#aahth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bbbf ,,an ,,act ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjbd for military activities of the ,department of ,defense 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 title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees4,sec4 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act4,,division ,a--,department of ,defense authorizations,t,i,t,l,e ,i--,procurement,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,army programs,sec4 #aaa4 ,report on ,army requirements and acquisition strategy for night vision devices4,sec4 #aab4 ,army plan for ensuring sources of cannon tubes4,sec4 #aac4 ,strategy for ,army tactical wheeled vehicle program4,sec4 #aad4 ,extension and modification of annual updates to master plans and investment strategies for ,army ammunition plants4,sec4 #aae4 ,report on acquisition strategies of the logistics augmentation program of the ,army4,subtitle ,c--,navy programs,sec4 #aba4 ,reduction in the minimum number of ,navy carrier air wings and carrier air wing headquarters required to be maintained4,sec4 #abb4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy port waterborne security barriers4,sec4 #abc4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,virginia class submarine program4,sec4 #abd4 ,sense of ,senate on procurement of outstanding ,f_/,a-#ah ,super ,hornet platforms4,subtitle ,d--,air ,force programs,sec4 #aca4 ,limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft4,sec4 #acb4 ,limitation on divestiture of ,t-#a;,a training aircraft4,sec4 #acc4 ,modification to minimum inventory requirement for ,a-#aj aircraft4,sec4 #acd4 ,modification to minimum requirement for total primary mission aircraft inventory of ,air ,force fighter aircraft4,sec4 #ace4 ,modification of limitation on divestment of ,f-#ae aircraft4,sec4 #acf4 ,report on ,air ,force executive aircraft4,sec4 #acg4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft4,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 joint1 and multiservice matters,sec4 #ada4 ,pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies4,sec4 #adb4 ,requirement to develop and implement policies to establish the datalink strategy of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #adc4 ,report on contract for cybersecurity capabilities and briefing4,,title ,,ii--,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,program requirements1 restrictions1 and limitations,sec4 #baa4 ,updated guidance on planning for exportability features for future programs4,sec4 #bab4 ,support to the ,defence ,innovation ,accelerator for the ,north ,atlantic4,sec4 #bac4 ,modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering4,sec4 #bad4 ,administration of the ,advanced ,sensors ,application ,program4,sec4 #bae4 ,delegation of responsibility for certain research programs4,sec4 #baf4 ,program of standards and requirements for microelectronics4,sec4 #bag4 ,clarifying role of partnership intermediaries to promote defense research and education4,sec4 #bah4 ,competition for technology that detects and watermarks the use of generative artificial intelligence4,subtitle ,c--,plans1 reports1 and other matters,sec4 #bba4 ,department of ,defense prize competitions for business systems modernization4,sec4 #bbb4 ,update to plans and strategies for artificial intelligence4,sec4 #bbc4 ,western regional range complex demonstration4,sec4 #bbd4 ,report on feasibility and advisability of establishing a quantum computing innovation center4,sec4 #bbe4 ,briefing on the impediments to the transition of the ,semantic ,forensics program to operational use4,sec4 #bbf4 ,annual report on ,department of ,defense hypersonic capability funding and investment4,sec4 #bbg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel for office of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness pending a plan for modernizing ,defense ,travel ,system4,sec4 #bbh4 ,annual report on unfunded priorities for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities4,sec4 #bbi4 ,establishment of technology transition program for strategic nuclear deterrence4,sec4 #bcj4 ,review of artificial intelligence investment4,,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment,sec4 #caa4 ,requirement for approval by ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment of any waiver for a system that does not meet fuel efficiency key performance parameter4,sec4 #cab4 ,improvement and codification of ,sentinel ,landscapes ,partnership program authority4,sec4 #cac4 ,modification of definition of sustainable aviation fuel for purpose of pilot program on use of such fuel4,sec4 #cad4 ,payment to ,environmental ,protection ,agency of stipulated penalties in connection with ,naval ,air ,station ,moffett ,field1 ,california4,sec4 #cae4 ,technical assistance for communities and individuals potentially affected by releases at current and former ,department of ,defense facilities4,subtitle ,c--,treatment of ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances,sec4 #cba4 ,treatment of certain materials contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #cbb4 ,increase of transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry4,sec4 #cbc4 ,modification of authority for environmental restoration projects at ,national ,guard facilities4,sec4 #cbd4 ,limitation on availability of travel funds until submittal of plan for restoring data sharing on testing of water for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #cbe4 ,dashboard of funding relating to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #cbf4 ,report on schedule and cost estimates for completion of testing and remediation of contaminated sites and publication of cleanup information4,sec4 #cbg4 ,modification of timing of report on activities of ,,pfas ,task ,force4,sec4 #cbh4 ,government ,accountability ,office report on testing and remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,subtitle ,d--,logistics and ,sustainment,sec4 #cca4 ,assuring ,critical ,infrastructure ,support for ,military ,contingencies ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #ccb4 ,strategy and assessment on use of automation and artificial intelligence for shipyard optimization4,subtitle ,e--,briefings and ,reports,sec4 #cda4 ,critical infrastructure conditions at military installations4,sec4 #cdb4 ,report on establishing sufficient stabling1 pasture1 and training area for the ,old ,guard ,caisson ,platoon equines4,sec4 #cdc4 ,quarterly briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleet of ,department of the ,navy4,sec4 #cdd4 ,briefing on plan for maintaining proficiency in emergency movement of munitions in ,joint ,region ,marianas1 ,guam4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #cea4 ,continued designation of ,secretary of the ,navy as executive agent for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school4,sec4 #ceb4 ,restriction on retirement of ,u-#bh ,aircraft4,sec4 #cec4 ,tribal liaisons4,sec4 #ced4 ,limitation on use of funds to expand leased facilities for the ,joint ,military ,information ,support ,operations ,web ,operations ,center4,sec4 #cee4 ,modifications to the ,contested ,logistics ,working ,group of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cef4 ,establishment of ,caisson ,platoon to support military and ,state funeral services4,sec4 #ceg4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending #cj-year shipbuilding plan that maintains #ca amphibious warships for the ,department of the ,navy4,sec4 #ceh4 ,modification of rule of construction regarding provision of support and services to non-,department of ,defense organizations and activities4,sec4 #cei4 ,modifications to military aviation and installation assurance clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions4,,title ,,iv--,military personnel authorizations,subtitle ,a--,active forces,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4,sec4 #djb4 ,end strength level matters4,sec4 #djc4 ,extension of additional authority to vary ,space ,force end strength4,subtitle ,b--,reserve forces,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4,subtitle ,c--,authorization of appropriations,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4,,title ,v--,military personnel policy,subtitle ,a--,officer personnel policy ,sec4 #eja4 ,authorized strength3 general and flag officers on active duty4,sec4 #ejb4 ,prohibition on appointment or nomination of certain officers who are subject to special selection review boards4,sec4 #ejc4 ,exclusion of officers who are licensed behavioral health providers from limitations on active duty commissioned officer end strengths4,sec4 #ejd4 ,updating authority to authorize promotion transfers between components of the same service or a different service4,sec4 #eje4 ,effect of failure of selection for promotion4,sec4 #ejf4 ,permanent authority to order retired members to active duty in high-demand1 low-density appointments4,sec4 #ejg4 ,waiver authority expansion for the extension of service obligation for ,marine ,corps cyberspace operations officers4,sec4 #ejh4 ,removal of active duty prohibition for members of the ,air ,force ,reserve ,policy ,committee4,sec4 #eji4 ,extension of authority to vary number of ,space ,force officers considered for promotion to major general4,sec4 #eaj4 ,realignment of ,navy spot-promotion quotas4,sec4 #eaa4 ,modification of limitation on promotion selection board rates4,sec4 #eab4 ,time in grade requirements4,sec4 #eac4 ,flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions4,subtitle ,b--,reserve component management,sec4 #eba4 ,alternative promotion authority for reserve officers in designated competitive categories4,sec4 #ebb4 ,selected ,reserve and ,ready ,reserve order to active duty to respond to a significant cyber incident4,sec4 #ebc4 ,mobilization of ,selected ,reserve for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands4,sec4 #ebd4 ,alternating selection of officers of the ,national ,guard and the ,reserves as deputy commanders of certain combatant commands4,sec4 #ebe4 ,grade of ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4,subtitle ,c--,general service authorities and military records,sec4 #eca4 ,modification of limitation on enlistment and induction of persons whose score on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test is below a prescribed level4,sec4 #ecb4 ,non-medical counseling services for military families4,sec4 #ecc4 ,primacy of needs of the service in determining individual duty assignments4,sec4 #ecd4 ,requirement to use qualifications1 performance1 and merit as basis for promotions1 assignments1 and other personnel actions4,sec4 #ece4 ,requirement to base treatment in the military on merit and performance4,sec4 #ecf4 ,tiger team for outreach to former members4,sec4 #ecg4 ,diversity1 equity1 and inclusion personnel grade cap4,subtitle ,d--,military justice and other legal matters,sec4 #eda4 ,establishment of staggered terms for members of the ,military ,justice ,review ,panel4,sec4 #edb4 ,technical and conforming amendments to the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #edc4 ,annual report on initiative to enhance the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation4,subtitle ,e--,member ,education1 ,training1 ,transition,sec4 #eea4 ,future servicemember preparatory course4,sec4 #eeb4 ,determination of active duty service commitment for recipients of fellowships1 grants1 and scholarships4,sec4 #eec4 ,military service academy professional sports pathway report and legislative proposal required4,sec4 #eed4 ,community college ,enlisted ,training ,corps demonstration program4,sec4 #eee4 ,language training centers for members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #eef4 ,limitation on availability of funds for relocation of ,army ,,cid special agent training course4,sec4 #eeg4 ,army ,physical ,fitness ,test4,sec4 #eeh4 ,opt-out sharing of information on members retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces with community-based organizations and related entities4,sec4 #eei4 ,establishment of program to promote participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #efj4 ,consideration of standardized test scores in military service academy application process4,sec4 #efj;,a4 ,extension of ,troops for ,teachers program to the ,job ,corps4,subtitle ,f--,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education,sec4 #efa4 ,pilot program on recruitment and retention of employees for child development programs4,sec4 #efb4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4,sec4 #efc4 ,modifications to assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces with enrollment changes due to base closures1 force structure changes1 or force relocations4,sec4 #efd4 ,assistance for military spouses to obtain doula certifications4,subtitle ,g--,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps,sec4 #ega4 ,expansion of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4,sec4 #egb4 ,,jrotc program certification4,sec4 #egc4 ,memorandum of understanding required4,sec4 #egd4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor compensation4,sec4 #ege4 ,annual report on allegations of sexual misconduct in ,,jrotc programs4,sec4 #egf4 ,comptroller ,general report on efforts to increase transparency and reporting on sexual violence in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program4,subtitle ,h--,decorations and other awards1 miscellaneous reports and other matters,sec4 #eha4 ,extension of deadline for review of ,world ,war ,i valor medals4,sec4 #ehb4 ,prohibition on former members of the ,armed ,forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments4,sec4 #ehc4 ,prohibition on requiring listing of gender or pronouns in official correspondence4,subtitle ,i--,enhanced recruiting efforts,sec4 #eia4 ,short title4,sec4 #eib4 ,increased access to potential recruits at secondary schools4,sec4 #eic4 ,increased access to potential recruits at institutions of higher education4,,title ,,vi--,,compensation ,,and ,,other ,,personnel ,b,e,n,e,f,i,t,s,subtitle ,a--,pay and ,allowances,sec4 #fja4 ,pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation4,sec4 #fjb4 ,modification of calculation method for basic allowance for housing to more accurately assess housing costs of junior members of uniformed services4,sec4 #fjc4 ,basic allowance for housing for members assigned to vessels undergoing maintenance4,sec4 #fjd4 ,dual basic allowance for housing for training for certain members of reserve components4,sec4 #fje4 ,modification of calculation of gross household income for basic needs allowance to address areas of demonstrated need4,sec4 #fjf4 ,expansion of eligibility for reimbursement of qualified licensure1 certification1 and business relocation costs incurred by military spouses4,sec4 #fjg4 ,cost-of-living allowance in the continental ,united ,states3 high cost areas4,sec4 #fjh4 ,,oconus cost-of-living allowance3 adjustments4,sec4 #fji4 ,extension of one-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the ,space ,force4,sec4 #faj4 ,review of rates of military basic pay4,sec4 #faa4 ,government ,accountability ,office study on process for determining cost-of-living allowances for members of the uniformed services assigned to the continental ,united ,states1 ,hawaii1 ,alaska1 and overseas locations4,subtitle ,b--,bonus and ,incentive ,pays,sec4 #fba4 ,modification of special and incentive pay authorities for members of reserve components4,sec4 #fbb4 ,expansion of continuation pay eligibility4,sec4 #fbc4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4,sec4 #fbd4 ,requirement to establish remote and austere condition assignment incentive pay program for ,air ,force4,sec4 #fbe4 ,extension of travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska4,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters,sec4 #fca4 ,modification of requirements for approval of foreign employment by retired and reserve members of uniformed services4,sec4 #fcb4 ,restrictions on retired and reserve members of the ,armed ,forces receiving employment and compensation indirectly from foreign governments through private entities4,,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits,sec4 #gja4 ,extension of period of eligibility for health benefits under ,,tricare ,reserve ,select for survivors of a member of the ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #gjb4 ,authority to provide dental care for dependents located at certain remote or isolated locations4,sec4 #gjc4 ,inclusion of assisted reproductive technology and artificial insemination as required primary and preventive health care services for members of the uniformed services and dependents4,sec4 #gjd4 ,program on treatment of members of the ,armed ,forces for post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injuries1 and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma4,sec4 #gje4 ,waiver of cost-sharing for three mental health outpatient visits for certain beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program4,sec4 #gjf4 ,expansion of doula care furnished by ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gjg4 ,sense of ,congress on access to mental health services through ,,tricare4,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration,sec4 #gaa4 ,increase in stipend for participants in health professions scholarship and financial assistance programs4,sec4 #gab4 ,financial relief for civilians treated in military medical treatment facilities4,sec4 #gac4 ,department of ,defense ,overdose ,data ,act of #bjbc4,sec4 #gad4 ,modification of administration of medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services4,subtitle ,c--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #gba4 ,modification of partnership program between ,united ,states and ,ukraine for military trauma care and research4,sec4 #gbb4 ,requirement that ,department of ,defense disclose expert reports with respect to medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services4,sec4 #gbc4 ,comptroller ,general study on impact of perinatal mental health conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents on military readiness and retention4,sec4 #gbd4 ,report on mental and behavioral health services provided by ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #gbe4 ,report on activities of ,department of ,defense to prevent1 intervene1 and treat perinatal mental health conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4,sec4 #gbf4 ,study on family planning and cryopreservation of gametes to improve retention of members of the ,armed ,forces4,,title ,,viii--,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters,subtitle ,a--,acquisition policy and management,sec4 #hja4 ,amendments to multiyear procurement authority4,sec4 #hjb4 ,modernizing the ,department of ,defense requirements process4,sec4 #hjc4 ,head of ,contracting ,authority for ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4,sec4 #hjd4 ,pilot program for the use of innovative intellectual property strategies4,sec4 #hje4 ,focused commercial solutions openings opportunities4,sec4 #hjf4 ,study on reducing barriers to acquisition of commercial products and services4,sec4 #hjg4 ,sense of the ,senate on independent cost assessment4,sec4 #hjh4 ,emergency acquisition authority for purposes of replenishing ,united ,states stockpiles4,subtitle ,b--,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations,sec4 #haa4 ,commander initiated rapid contracting actions4,sec4 #hab4 ,extension and revisions to never contract with the enemy4,sec4 #hac4 ,enhancement of ,department of ,defense capabilities to prevent contractor fraud4,sec4 #had4 ,modification of approval authority for high dollar other transaction agreements for prototypes4,sec4 #hae4 ,modifications to ,earned ,value ,management system requirements4,sec4 #haf4 ,inventory of inflation and escalation indices4,sec4 #hag4 ,pilot program to incentivize progress payments4,sec4 #hah4 ,extension of pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes4,sec4 #hai4 ,preventing conflicts of interest for ,department of ,defense consultants4,sec4 #hbj4 ,prohibition on requiring defense contractors to provide information relating to greenhouse gas emissions4,sec4 #hba4 ,prohibition on contracts for the provision of online tutoring services by entities owned by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #hbb4 ,modification of truthful cost or pricing data submissions and report4,sec4 #hbc4 ,repeal of bonafide office rule for #h7;a7 contracts with the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,c--,industrial base matters,sec4 #hca4 ,defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program4,sec4 #hcb4 ,department of ,defense notification of certain transactions4,sec4 #hcc4 ,analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity4,sec4 #hcd4 ,pilot program on capital assistance to support defense investment in the industrial base4,sec4 #hce4 ,requirement to buy certain satellite components from national technology and industrial base4,sec4 #hcf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to rubber supply4,subtitle ,d--,small business matters,sec4 #hda4 ,amendments to ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program4,sec4 #hdb4 ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protg ,program4,sec4 #hdc4 ,consideration of the past performance of affiliate companies of small businesses4,sec4 #hdd4 ,timely payments for ,department of ,defense small business subcontractors4,sec4 #hde4 ,extension of ,pilot ,program for streamlined technology transition from the ,,sbir and ,,sttr ,programs of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #hdf4 ,annual reports regarding the ,,sbir program of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #hdg4 ,modifications to the ,procurement ,technical ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #hdh4 ,extension of pilot program to incentivize contracting with employee-owned businesses4,sec4 #hdi4 ,eliminating self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses4,sec4 #hej4 ,payment of subcontractors4,sec4 #hea4 ,increase in ,governmentwide goal for participation in ,federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4,sec4 #heb4 ,amendments to contracting authority for certain small business concerns4,subtitle ,e--,other matters,sec4 #hfa4 ,limitation on the availability of funds pending a plan for implementing the replacement for the ,selected ,acquisition ,reporting system4,sec4 #hfb4 ,extension of pilot program for distribution support and services for weapons systems contractors4,sec4 #hfc4 ,modification of effective date for expansion on the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products4,sec4 #hfd4 ,foreign sources of specialty metals4,sec4 #hfe4 ,university ,affiliated ,research ,center for critical minerals4,sec4 #hff4 ,enhanced domestic content requirement for navy shipbuilding programs4,sec4 #hfg4 ,addition of ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council4,sec4 #hfh4 ,modifications to rights in technical data4,,title ,,ix--,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,organization ,,and ,m,a,n,a,g,e,m,e,n,t,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ija4 ,establishment of ,office of ,strategic ,capital4,sec4 #ijb4 ,reinstatement of position of ,chief ,management ,officer of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ijc4 ,modification of responsibilities of ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4,sec4 #ijd4 ,roles and responsibilities for components of ,office of ,secretary of ,defense for joint all-domain command and control in support of integrated joint warfighting4,sec4 #ije4 ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries to support ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict4,sec4 #ijf4 ,modification of cross-functional team to address emerging threat relating to directed energy capabilities4,sec4 #ijg4 ,pilot program on protecting access to critical assets4,sec4 #ijh4 ,extension of mission management pilot program4,sec4 #iji4 ,conforming amendments to carry out elimination of position of ,chief ,management ,officer4,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #iba4 ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4,sec4 #ibb4 ,transition of oversight responsibility for the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration4,sec4 #ibc4 ,integrated and authenticated access to ,department of ,defense systems for certain congressional staff for oversight purposes4,sec4 #ibd4 ,integration of productivity software suites for scheduling data4,sec4 #ibe4 ,operationalizing audit readiness4,sec4 #ibf4 ,next generation business health metrics4,sec4 #ibg4 ,independent assessment of defense business enterprise architecture4,sec4 #ibh4 ,limitation on establishment of new diversity1 equity1 and inclusion positions2 hiring freeze4,,title ,x--,general provisions,subtitle ,a--,financial matters,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,annual report on budget prioritization by ,secretary of ,defense and military departments4,sec4 #ajjc4 ,additional reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,sense of the ,senate on need for emergency supplemental appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug activities,sec4 #ajaa4 ,disruption of fentanyl trafficking4,sec4 #ajab4 ,enhanced support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime4,sec4 #ajac4 ,modification of support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime3 increase in cap for small scale construction projects4,sec4 #ajad4 ,building the capacity of armed forces of ,mexico to counter the threat posed by transnational criminal organizations4,subtitle ,c--,naval vessels,sec4 #ajba4 ,modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,amphibious warship force availability4,sec4 #ajbc4 ,prohibition on retirement of certain naval vessels4,sec4 #ajbd4 ,report on the potential for an ,army and ,navy joint effort for watercraft vessels4,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism,sec4 #ajca4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajcb4 ,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 #ajcc4 ,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 #ajcd4 ,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,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous authorities and limitations,sec4 #ajda4 ,extension of admission to ,guam or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain nonimmigrant ,h-#b;,b workers4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,authority to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program in budget accounts of military departments4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,unfavorable security clearance eligibility determinations and appeals4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel4,sec4 #ajde4 ,implementation of arrangements to build transparency1 confidence1 and security4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,access to and use of military post offices by ,united ,states citizens employed overseas by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,removal of time limitations of temporary protection and authorization of reimbursement for security services and equipment for former or retired ,department of ,defense personnel4,sec4 #ajdh4 ,annual ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency 7,,dpaa7 capabilities required to expand accounting for persons missing from designated past conflicts4,sec4 #ajdi4 ,access to commissary and exchange privileges for remarried spouses4,subtitle ,f--,studies and reports,sec4 #ajea4 ,annual report and briefing on implementation of ,force ,design #bjcj4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,plan for conversion of ,joint ,task ,force ,north into ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north4,sec4 #ajec4 ,report on use of tactical fighter aircraft and bomber aircraft for deployments and homeland defense missions4,sec4 #ajed4 ,modifications of reporting requirements4,sec4 #ajee4 ,report on equipping certain ground combat units with small unmanned aerial systems4,sec4 #ajef4 ,comprehensive assessment of ,marine ,corps ,force ,design #bjcj4,sec4 #ajeg4 ,strategy to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajeh4 ,quarterly briefing on homeland defense planning4,sec4 #ajei4 ,special operations force structure4,sec4 #ajfj4 ,briefing on commercial tools employed by the ,department of ,defense to assess foreign ownership1 control1 or influence4,sec4 #ajfa4 ,plan on countering human trafficking4,sec4 #ajfb4 ,briefing and report on use and effectiveness of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #ajfc4 ,ensuring reliable supply of critical minerals4,subtitle ,g--,other matters,sec4 #ajga4 ,matters related to irregular warfare4,sec4 #ajgb4 ,joint concept for competing implementation updates4,sec4 #ajgc4 ,limitation on certain funding until submission of the ,chairman's ,risk ,assessment and briefing requirement4,sec4 #ajgd4 ,notification of safety and security concerns at certain ,department of ,defense laboratories4,sec4 #ajge4 ,assessment and recommendations relating to infrastructure1 capacity1 resources1 and personnel in ,guam4,sec4 #ajgf4 ,program and processes relating to foreign acquisition4,sec4 #ajgg4 ,technical and conforming amendments related to the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ajgh4 ,authority to establish commercial integration cells within certain combatant commands4,sec4 #ajgi4 ,modification on limitation on funding for institutions of higher education hosting ,confucius ,institutes4,sec4 #ajhj4 ,modification of definition of domestic source for title ,,iii of ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej4,sec4 #ajha4 ,comprehensive strategy for talent development and management of ,department of ,defense computer programming workforce4,sec4 #ajhb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for destruction of landmines4,sec4 #ajhc4 ,nogales wastewater improvement4,sec4 #ajhd4 ,authorization of amounts to support initiatives for mobile mammography services for veterans4,sec4 #ajhe4 ,protection of covered sectors4,sec4 #ajhf4 ,review of agriculture-related transactions by ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajhg4 #i_/aa ,responder and ,survivor ,health ,funding ,correction ,act of #bjbc4,sec4 #ajhh4 ,reauthorization of voluntary registry for firefighter cancer incidence4,sec4 #ajhi4 ,requirement for unqualified opinion on financial statement4,sec4 #ajij4 ,briefing on ,air ,national ,guard active associations4,sec4 #ajij;,a4 ,informing ,consumers about ,smart ,devices ,act4,sec4 #ajij;,b4 ,improving processing by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of disability claims for post-traumatic stress disorder through improved training4,sec4 #ajij;,c4 ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day ,act of #bjbc4,sec4 #ajij;,d4 ,prohibition on provision of airport improvement grant funds to certain entities that have violated intellectual property rights of ,united ,states entities4,sec4 #ajij;,e4 ,conduct of winter season reconnaissance of atmospheric rivers in the western ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajij;,f4 ,national ,cold ,war ,center designation4,sec4 #ajij;,g4 ,semiconductor program4,sec4 #ajij;,h4 ,prohibition of demand for bribe4,sec4 #ajij;,i4 ,studies and reports on treatment of service of certain members of the ,armed ,forces who served in female cultural support teams4,sec4 #ajij;,j4 ,global cooperative framework to end human rights abuses in sourcing critical minerals4,sec4 #ajij,k4 ,readmission requirements for servicemembers4,subtitle ,h--,drone security,sec4 #ajia4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajib4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajic4 ,prohibition on procurement of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities4,sec4 #ajid4 ,prohibition on operation of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities4,sec4 #ajie4 ,prohibition on use of ,federal funds for procurement and operation of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities4,sec4 #ajif4 ,prohibition on use of ,government-issued ,purchase ,cards to purchase covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities4,sec4 #ajig4 ,management of existing inventories of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities4,sec4 #ajih4 ,comptroller ,general report4,sec4 #ajii4 ,government-wide policy for procurement of unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #ajii;,a4 ,state1 local1 and territorial law enforcement and emergency service exemption4,sec4 #ajii;,b4 ,study4,sec4 #ajii;,c4 ,exceptions4,sec4 #ajii;,d4 ,sunset4,subtitle ,i--,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act,p,a,r,t ,i--,manhattan ,project waste,sec4 #ajii;,,aa4 ,claims relating to ,manhattan ,project waste4,,part ,,ii--,compensation for workers involved in uranium mining,sec4 #ajii;,,bb4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajii;,,cc4 ,references4,sec4 #ajii;,,dd4 ,extension of fund4,sec4 #ajii;,,ee4 ,claims relating to atmospheric testing4,sec4 #ajii;,,ff4 ,claims relating to uranium mining4,sec4 #ajii;,,gg4 ,expansion of use of affidavits in determination of claims2 regulations4,sec4 #ajii;,,hh4 ,limitation on claims4,sec4 #ajii;,,ii4 ,grant program on epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling4,sec4 #ajii;,,jj4 ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program4,subtitle ,j--,crypto assets,sec4 #ajii;,,aaa4 ,crypto asset anti-money laundering examination standards4,sec4 #ajii;,,bbb4 ,combating anonymous crypto asset transactions4,subtitle ,k--,combating ,cartels on ,social ,media ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #ajii;,,aaaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajii;,,bbbb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ajii;,,cccc4 ,assessment of illicit usage4,sec4 #ajii;,,dddd4 ,strategy to combat cartel recruitment on social media and online platforms4,sec4 #ajii;,,eeee4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #ajii;,,ffff4 ,no additional funds4,,title ,,xi--,connecting ,oceania's ,nations with ,vanguard ,exercises and ,national ,empowerment,sec4 #aaja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #aajb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aajc4 ,national security councils of specified countries4,,title ,,xii--,civilian personnel matters,sec4 #abja4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4,sec4 #abjb4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4,sec4 #abjc4 ,exclusion of positions in nonappropriated fund instrumentalities from limitations on dual pay4,sec4 #abjd4 ,exception to limitation on number of ,senior ,executive ,service positions for the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #abje4 ,removal of ,washington ,headquarters ,services direct support from personnel limitation on the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #abjf4 ,consolidation of direct hire authorities for candidates with specified degrees at science and technology reinvention laboratories4,sec4 #abjg4 ,expansion and extension of direct hire authority for certain personnel of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #abjh4 ,extension of direct hire authority for the ,department of ,defense for post-secondary students and recent graduates4,sec4 #abji4 ,extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facilities and ,major ,range and ,test ,facilities ,base4,sec4 #abaj4 ,authority to employ civilian faculty members at ,space ,force schools4,sec4 #abaa4 ,report and sunset relating to inapplicability of certification of executive qualifications by qualification review boards of ,office of ,personnel ,management4,sec4 #abab4 ,extension of date of first employment for acquisition of competitive status for employees of ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations4,sec4 #abac4 ,expansion of noncompetitive appointment eligibility to spouses of ,department of ,defense civilians4,sec4 #abad4 ,elimination of ,government ,accountability ,office review requirement relating to ,department of ,defense personnel authorities4,sec4 #abae4 ,amendments to the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,strategic ,defense ,fellows ,program4,sec4 #abaf4 ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve pilot project4,,title ,,xiii--,matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training,sec4 #acja4 ,middle ,east integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability4,sec4 #acjb4 ,authority to provide mission training through distributed simulation4,sec4 #acjc4 ,increase in small-scale construction limit and modification of authority to build capacity4,sec4 #acjd4 ,extension of legal institutional capacity building initiative for foreign defense institutions4,sec4 #acje4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #acjf4 ,extension of authority for ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #acjg4 ,extension of cross servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment in coalition operations4,sec4 #acjh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program4,sec4 #acji4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense security cooperation workforce development4,sec4 #acaj4 ,modification of authority to provide support to certain governments for border security operations4,sec4 #acaa4 ,modification of ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #acab4 ,assistance to ,israel for aerial refueling4,sec4 #acac4 ,report on coordination with private entities and ,state governments with respect to the ,state ,partnership ,program4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran,sec4 #acba4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4,sec4 #acbb4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq4,sec4 #acbc4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #acbd4 ,briefing on nuclear capability of ,iran4,sec4 #acbe4 ,modification of establishment of coordinator for detained ,,isis members and relevant populations in ,syria4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,europe and the ,russian ,federation,sec4 #acca4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4,sec4 #accb4 ,extension and modification of training for ,eastern ,european national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises4,sec4 #accc4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine4,sec4 #accd4 ,extension and modification of temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine and other matters4,sec4 #acce4 ,prioritization for basing1 training1 and exercises in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries4,sec4 #accf4 ,study and report on lessons learned regarding information operations and deterrence4,sec4 #accg4 ,report on progress on multi-year strategy and plan for the ,baltic ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #acch4 ,sense of the ,senate on the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4,sec4 #acci4 ,sense of the ,senate on ,defence ,innovation ,accelerator for the ,north ,atlantic 7,,diana7 in the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4,sec4 #acdj4 ,sense of the ,senate regarding the arming of ,ukraine4,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #acda4 ,indo-,pacific ,campaigning ,initiative4,sec4 #acdb4 ,training1 advising1 and institutional capacity-building program for military forces of ,taiwan4,sec4 #acdc4 ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,initiative4,sec4 #acdd4 ,extension of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4,sec4 #acde4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4,sec4 #acdf4 ,extension and modification of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia4,sec4 #acdg4 ,extension and modification of certain temporary authorizations4,sec4 #acdh4 ,plan for enhanced security cooperation with ,japan4,sec4 #acdi4 ,plan for improvements to certain operating locations in ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #acej4 ,strategy for improving posture of ground-based theater-range missiles in ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #acea4 ,enhancing major defense partnership with ,india4,sec4 #aceb4 ,military cybersecurity cooperation with ,taiwan4,sec4 #acec4 ,designation of senior official for ,department of ,defense activities relating to1 and implementation plan for1 security partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states4,sec4 #aced4 ,report and notification relating to transfer of operational control on ,korean ,peninsula4,sec4 #acee4 ,report on range of consequences of war with the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #acef4 ,study and report on command structure and force posture of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #aceg4 ,studies on defense budget transparency of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states4,sec4 #aceh4 ,briefing on provision of security assistance by the ,people's ,republic of ,china and summary of ,department of ,defense mitigation activities4,sec4 #acei4 ,semiannual briefings on bilateral agreements supporting ,united ,states military posture in the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #acfj4 ,semiannual briefings on military of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #acfa4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #acfb4 ,prohibition on use of funds for the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology4,sec4 #acfc4 ,audit to identify diversion of ,department of ,defense funding to ,china's research labs4,sec4 #acfd4 ,prohibiting ,federal funding for ,eco,health ,alliance ,inc4,sec4 #acfe4 ,assessment relating to contingency operational plan of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4,sec4 #acff4 ,assessment of absorptive capacity of military forces of ,taiwan4,sec4 #acfg4 ,analysis of risks and implications of potential sustained military blockade of ,taiwan by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #acfh4 ,sense of the ,senate on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #acfi4 ,assessment of gifts and grants to ,united ,states institutions of higher education from entities on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list4,sec4 #acgj4 ,extension of export prohibition on munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police ,force4,subtitle ,e--,securing maritime data from ,china,sec4 #acga4 ,short title4,sec4 #acgb4 ,,logink defined4,sec4 #acgc4 ,countering the spread of ,,logink4,subtitle ,f--,reports,sec4 #acha4 ,report on ,department of ,defense roles and responsibilities in support of ,national ,strategy for the ,arctic ,region4,subtitle ,g--,other matters,sec4 #acia4 ,military intelligence collection and analysis partnerships4,sec4 #acib4 ,collaboration with partner countries to develop and maintain military-wide transformational strategies for operational energy4,sec4 #acic4 ,modification of support of special operations for irregular warfare4,sec4 #acid4 ,modification of authority for expenditure of funds for clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment4,sec4 #acie4 ,modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats4,sec4 #acif4 ,modification of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss4,sec4 #acig4 ,modification of authority for cooperation on directed energy capabilities4,sec4 #acih4 ,modification of ,arctic ,security ,initiative4,sec4 #acii4 ,termination of authorization of non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities4,sec4 #acii;,a4 ,extension of prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen4,sec4 #acii;,b4 ,extension of ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation4,sec4 #acii;,c4 ,prohibition on delegation of authority to designate foreign partner forces as eligible for the provision of collective self-defense support by ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #acii;,d4 ,participation by military departments in interoperability programs with military forces of ,australia1 ,canada1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,kingdom4,sec4 #acii;,e4 ,cooperation with allies and partners in ,middle ,east on development of integrated regional cybersecurity architecture4,sec4 #acii;,f4 ,foreign ,advance ,acquisition ,account4,sec4 #acii;,g4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4,sec4 #acii;,h4 ,plans related to rapid transfer of certain missiles and defense capabilities4,sec4 #acii;,i4 ,ensuring peace through strength in ,israel4,sec4 #acii;,j4 ,improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforce4,sec4 #acii,k4 ,modification of foreign military sales processing4,sec4 #acii,l4 ,ending ,china's developing nation status4,sec4 #acii,m4 ,sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights4,sec4 #acii,n4 ,foreign port security assessments4,sec4 #acii,o4 ,legal preparedness for servicemembers abroad4,subtitle ,h--,limitation on withdrawal from ,n,a,t,o,sec4 #acii;,,aa4 ,opposition of ,congress to suspension1 termination1 denunciation1 or withdrawal from ,north ,atlantic ,treaty4,sec4 #acii;,,bb4 ,limitation on the use of funds4,sec4 #acii;,,cc4 ,notification of treaty action4,sec4 #acii;,,dd4 ,authorization of ,legal ,counsel to represent ,congress4,sec4 #acii;,,ee4 ,reporting requirement4,sec4 #acii;,,ff4 ,rule of construction4,sec4 #acii;,,gg4 ,severability4,sec4 #acii;,,hh4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,i--,combating global corruption,sec4 #acii;,,aaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #acii;,,bbb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #acii;,,ccc4 ,publication of tiered ranking list4,sec4 #acii;,,ddd4 ,minimum standards for the elimination of corruption and assessment of efforts to combat corruption4,sec4 #acii;,,eee4 ,imposition of sanctions under ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act4,sec4 #acii;,,fff4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact4,subtitle ,j--,international children with disabilities protection,sec4 #acii;,,aaaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #acii;,,bbbb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #acii;,,cccc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #acii;,,dddd4 ,statement of policy4,sec4 #acii;,,eeee4 ,international ,children with ,disabilities ,protection ,program and capacity building4,sec4 #acii;,,ffff4 ,annual report on implementation4,sec4 #acii;,,gggg4 ,promoting international protection and advocacy for children with disabilities4,subtitle ,k--,western ,hemisphere ,partnership ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #acii;,,aaaaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #acii;,,bbbbb4 ,united ,states policy in the ,western ,hemisphere4,sec4 #acii;,,ccccc4 ,promoting security and the rule of law in the ,western ,hemisphere4,sec4 #acii;,,ddddd4 ,promoting digitalization and cybersecurity in the ,western ,hemisphere4,sec4 #acii;,,eeeee4 ,promoting economic and commercial partnerships in the ,western ,hemisphere4,sec4 #acii;,,fffff4 ,promoting transparency and democratic governance in the ,western ,hemisphere4,sec4 #acii;,,ggggg4 ,investment1 trade1 and development in ,africa and ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4,sec4 #acii;,,hhhhh4 ,sense of ,congress on prioritizing nomination and confirmation of qualified ambassadors4,sec4 #acii;,,iiiii4 ,western ,hemisphere defined4,sec4 #acii;,,jjjjj4 ,report on efforts to capture and detain united states citizens as hostages4,,title ,,xiv--,,cooperative ,,threat ,r,e,d,u,c,t,i,o,n,sec4 #adja4 ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction funds4,,title ,,xv--,other authorizations,subtitle ,a--,military programs,sec4 #aeja4 ,working capital funds4,sec4 #aejb4 ,chemical ,agents and ,munitions ,destruction1 ,defense4,sec4 #aejc4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide4,sec4 #aejd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #aeje4 ,defense ,health ,program4,subtitle ,b--,national ,defense ,stockpile,sec4 #aeaa4 ,recovery of rare earth elements and other strategic and critical materials through end-of-life equipment recycling4,sec4 #aeab4 ,improvements to ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act4,sec4 #aeac4 ,authority to dispose of materials from the ,national ,defense ,stockpile4,sec4 #aead4 ,beginning balances of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund for audit purposes4,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #aeba4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois4,sec4 #aebb4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4,sec4 #aebc4 ,modification of leasing authority of ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4,,title ,,xvi--,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters,subtitle ,a--,space activities,sec4 #afja4 ,acquisition strategy for ,phase #c of the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program4,sec4 #afjb4 ,initial operating capability for ,advanced ,tracking and ,launch ,analysis ,system and system-level review4,sec4 #afjc4 ,department of the ,air ,force responsibility for space-based ground and airborne moving target indication4,sec4 #afjd4 ,principal ,military ,deputy for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration4,sec4 #afje4 ,use of middle tier acquisition authority for ,space ,development ,agency acquisition program4,sec4 #afjf4 ,special authority for provision of commercial space launch support services4,sec4 #afjg4 ,treatment of ,positioning1 ,navigation1 and ,timing ,resiliency1 ,modifications1 and ,improvements program as acquisition category #a;,d program4,sec4 #afjh4 ,briefing on classification practices and foreign disclosure policies required for combined space operations4,sec4 #afji4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds relating to selection of permanent location for headquarters of ,united ,states ,space ,command4,subtitle ,b--,nuclear forces,sec4 #afaa4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afab4 ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program silo activity4,sec4 #afac4 ,matters relating to the acquisition and deployment of the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system4,sec4 #afad4 ,plan for decreasing the time to upload additional warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile fleet4,sec4 #afae4 ,tasking and oversight authority with respect to intercontinental ballistic missile site activation task force for ,sentinel ,program4,sec4 #afaf4 ,long-term sustainment of ,sentinel ,,icbm guidance system4,sec4 #afag4 ,sense of ,senate on ,polaris ,sales ,agreement4,sec4 #afah4 ,matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile4,sec4 #afai4 ,operational timeline for ,strategic ,automated ,command and ,control ,system4,sec4 #afbj4 ,amendment to annual report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile1 nuclear weapons complex1 nuclear weapons delivery systems1 and nuclear weapons command and control systems4,sec4 #afba4 ,technical amendment to additional report matters on strategic delivery systems4,sec4 #afbb4 ,amendment to study of weapons programs that allow ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets4,sec4 #afbc4 ,limitation on use of funds until provision of ,department of ,defense information to ,government ,accountability ,office4,sec4 #afbd4 ,monitoring ,iranian enrichment4,subtitle ,c--,missile defense,sec4 #afca4 ,designation of official responsible for missile defense of ,guam4,sec4 #afcb4 ,selection of a ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency4,sec4 #afcc4 ,modification of requirement for ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and assessment of missile defense acquisition programs4,sec4 #afcd4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4,sec4 #afce4 ,modification of scope of program accountability matrices requirements for next generation interceptors for missile defense of the ,united ,states homeland4,sec4 #afcf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation until submission of missile defense roles and responsibilities report4,sec4 #afcg4 ,integrated air and missile defense architecture for the ,indo-,pacific region4,sec4 #afch4 ,modification of ,national ,missile ,defense policy4,subtitle ,d--,other matters,sec4 #afda4 ,electronic warfare4,sec4 #afdb4 ,study on the future of the ,integrated ,tactical ,warning ,attack ,assessment ,system4,sec4 #afdc4 ,comprehensive review of electronic warfare test ranges and future capabilities4,sec4 #afdd4 ,extension of authorization for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4,sec4 #afde4 ,addressing serious deficiencies in electronic protection of systems that operate in the radio frequency spectrum4,sec4 #afdf4 ,funding limitation on certain unreported programs4,sec4 #afdg4 ,revision of ,secretary of ,defense authority to engage in commercial activities as security for intelligence collection activities4,,title ,,xvii--,cyberspace-related matters,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to cyber operations and cyber forces,sec4 #agja4 ,measures to enhance the readiness and effectiveness of the ,cyber ,mission ,force4,sec4 #agjb4 ,cyber intelligence center4,sec4 #agjc4 ,performance metrics for pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners4,sec4 #agjd4 ,next generation cyber red teams4,sec4 #agje4 ,management of data assets by ,chief ,digital ,officer4,sec4 #agjf4 ,authority for countering illegal trafficking by ,mexican transnational criminal organizations in cyberspace4,sec4 #agjg4 ,pilot program for cybersecurity collaboration center inclusion of semiconductor manufacturers4,sec4 #agjh4 ,independent evaluation regarding potential establishment of ,united ,states ,cyber ,force and further evolution of current model for management and execution of cyber mission4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,department of ,defense cybersecurity and information technology,sec4 #agaa4 ,requirements for deployment of fifth generation information and communications capabilities to ,department of ,defense bases and facilities4,sec4 #agab4 ,department of ,defense information network boundary and cross-domain defense4,sec4 #agac4 ,policy and guidance on memory-safe software programming4,sec4 #agad4 ,development of regional cybersecurity strategies4,sec4 #agae4 ,cyber incident reporting4,sec4 #agaf4 ,management by ,department of ,defense of mobile applications4,sec4 #agag4 ,security enhancements for the nuclear command1 control1 and communications network4,sec4 #agah4 ,guidance regarding securing laboratories of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #agai4 ,establishing ,identity1 ,credential1 and ,access ,management initiative as a program of record4,sec4 #agbj4 ,strategy on cybersecurity resiliency of ,department of ,defense space enterprise4,sec4 #agba4 ,requirements for implementation of user activity monitoring for cleared personnel and operational and information technology administrators and other privileged users4,sec4 #agbb4 ,department of ,defense digital content provenance4,sec4 #agbc4 ,post-graduate employment of ,cyber ,service ,academy scholarship recipients in intelligence community4,sec4 #agbd4 ,minimum number of scholarships to be awarded annually through ,cyber ,service ,academy4,sec4 #agbe4 ,control and management of ,department of ,defense data and establishment of ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer ,governing ,council4,sec4 #agbf4 ,requirement to support for cyber education and workforce development at institutions of higher learning4,sec4 #agbg4 ,improvements relating to cyber protection support for ,department of ,defense personnel in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4,sec4 #agbh4 ,comptroller ,general report on efforts to protect personal information of ,department of ,defense personnel from exploitation by foreign adversaries4,,title ,,xviii--,space ,force personnel management,sec4 #ahja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ahjb4 ,space ,force ,personnel ,management ,act transition plan4,sec4 #ahjc4 ,comprehensive assessment of ,space ,force equities in the ,national ,guard4,subtitle ,a--,space ,force military personnel system without component,sec4 #ahaa4 ,establishment of military personnel management system for the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ahab4 ,composition of the ,space ,force without component4,sec4 #ahac4 ,definitions for single personnel management system for the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ahad4 ,basic policies relating to service in the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ahae4 ,status and participation4,sec4 #ahaf4 ,officers4,sec4 #ahag4 ,enlisted members4,sec4 #ahah4 ,retention and separation generally4,sec4 #ahai4 ,separation of officers for substandard performance of duty or for certain other reasons4,sec4 #ahbj4 ,retirement4,subtitle ,b--,conforming amendments related to ,space ,force military personnel system,sec4 #ahca4 ,amendments to ,department of the ,air ,force provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4,sec4 #ahcb4 ,amendments to subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4,sec4 #ahcc4 ,title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code 7veterans' benefits74,subtitle ,c--,transition provisions,sec4 #ahda4 ,transition period4,sec4 #ahdb4 ,change of duty status of members of the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ahdc4 ,transfer to the ,space ,force of members of the ,air ,force ,reserve and the ,air ,national ,guard4,sec4 #ahdd4 ,placement of officers on the ,space ,force officer list4,sec4 #ahde4 ,disestablishment of regular ,space ,force4,sec4 #ahdf4 ,end strength flexibility4,sec4 #ahdg4 ,promotion authority flexibility4,subtitle ,d--,other amendments related to the ,space ,force,sec4 #ahea4 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4,sec4 #aheb4 ,other provisions of law4,,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 use cash payments in special account from land conveyance1 ,natick ,soldier ,systems ,center1 ,massachusetts4,sec4 #baje4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjah project at ,kunsan ,air ,base1 ,korea4,sec4 #bajf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4,sec4 #bajg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba 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 certain fiscal year #bjba 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 certain fiscal year #bjag projects4,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 #bjba 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 certain fiscal year #bjah projects4,sec4 #bdje4 ,extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects4,sec4 #bdjg4 ,additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4,sec4 #bdjh4 ,additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc 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 fiscal year #bjah project at ,hulman ,regional ,airport1 ,indiana4,sec4 #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,francis ,s4 ,gabreski ,airport1 ,new ,york4,sec4 #bfji4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects4,sec4 #bfaj4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbb project at ,nickell ,memorial ,armory1 ,kansas4,sec4 #bfaa4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbc project at ,camp ,pendleton1 ,california4,sec4 #bfab4 ,authority to conduct restoration and modernization projects at the ,first ,city ,troop ,readiness ,center in ,philadelphia1 ,pennsylvania4,,title ,,xxvii--,base realignment and closure activities,sec4 #bgja4 ,authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account4,sec4 #bgjb4 ,prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure 7,,brac7 round4,sec4 #bgjc4 ,closure and disposal of the ,pueblo ,chemical ,depot1 ,pueblo ,county1 ,colorado4,,title ,,xxviii--,military construction general provisions,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,program,sec4 #bhja4 ,authority for ,indo-,pacific posture military construction projects4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,ordering authority for maintenance1 repair1 and construction of facilities of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,application of area construction cost indices outside the ,united ,states4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,authorization of cost-plus incentive-fee contracting for military construction projects to mitigate risk to the ,sentinel ,program schedule and cost4,sec4 #bhje4 ,extensions to the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act relating to ,barry ,m4 ,goldwater range4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,authority to lease land parcel for hospital and medical campus1 ,barrigada ,transmitter ,site1 ,guam4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,revision to access and management of ,air ,force memorial4,sec4 #bhjh4 ,development and operation of the ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,center and the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps4,sec4 #bhji4 ,authority for acquisition of real property interest in park land owned by the ,commonwealth of ,virginia4,sec4 #bhaj4 ,movement or consolidation of ,joint ,spectrum ,center to ,fort ,meade1 ,maryland1 or another appropriate location4,sec4 #bhaa4 ,temporary expansion of authority for use of one-step turn-key selection procedures for repair projects4,sec4 #bhab4 ,modification of temporary increase of amounts in connection with authority to carry out unspecified minor military construction4,sec4 #bhac4 ,pilot program on replacement of substandard enlisted barracks4,sec4 #bhad4 ,expansion of ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program to include installations of the ,coast ,guard4,sec4 #bhae4 ,modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction4,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing,p,a,r,t ,i--,military ,unaccompanied ,housing,sec4 #bhba4 ,uniform condition index for military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbb4 ,certification of habitability of military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbc4 ,maintenance work order management process for military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbd4 ,expansion of uniform code of basic standards for military housing to include military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbe4 ,oversight of military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbf4 ,elimination of flexibilities for adequacy or construction standards for military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbg4 ,design standards for military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbh4 ,termination of habitability standard waivers and assessment and plan with respect to military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhbi4 ,requirement for security cameras in common areas and entry points of military unaccompanied housing4,sec4 #bhcj4 ,annual report on military unaccompanied housing4,,part ,,ii--,privatized ,military ,housing,sec4 #bhda4 ,improvements to privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhdb4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general ,recommendations relating to strengthening oversight of privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhdc4 ,treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing4,,part ,,iii--,other ,housing ,matters,sec4 #bhea4 ,department of ,defense ,military ,housing ,readiness ,council4,sec4 #bheb4 ,inclusion in annual status of forces survey of questions regarding living conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces4,subtitle ,c--,land ,conveyances,sec4 #bhfa4 ,land conveyance1 ,,bg ,j ,sumner ,jones ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,wheeling1 ,west ,virginia4,sec4 #bhfb4 ,land conveyance1 ,wetzel ,county ,memorial ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,new ,martinsville1 ,west ,virginia4,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters,sec4 #bhga4 ,authority to conduct energy resilience and conservation projects at installations where non-,department of ,defense funded energy projects have occurred4,sec4 #bhgb4 ,limitation on authority to modify or restrict public access to ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland4,sec4 #bhgc4 ,authorization for the ,secretary of the ,navy to resolve the electrical utility operations at ,former ,naval ,air ,station ,barbers ,point 7currently known as ,kalaeloa71 ,hawaii4,sec4 #bhgd4 ,clarification of other transaction authority for installation or facility prototyping4,sec4 #bhge4 ,requirement that ,department of ,defense include military installation resilience in real property management and installation master planning of ,department4,sec4 #bhgf4 ,increase of limitation on fee for architectural and engineering services procured by military departments4,sec4 #bhgg4 ,requirement that all material types be considered for design-bid-build military construction projects4,sec4 #bhgh4 ,continuing education curriculum for members of the military construction planning and design workforce and acquisition workforce of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bhgi4 ,guidance on ,department of ,defense-wide standards for access to installations of the ,department4,sec4 #bhhj4 ,deployment of existing construction materials4,sec4 #bhha4 ,technical corrections4,,division ,c--,department of ,energy national security authorizations and other authorizations,t,i,t,l,e ,,xxxi--,department of ,energy national security programs,subtitle ,a--,national security programs and authorizations,sec4 #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup4,sec4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities4,sec4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy4,subtitle ,b-- ,program authorizations1 restrictions1 and limitations,sec4 #caaa4 ,limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems based on low-enriched uranium4,sec4 #caab4 ,prohibition on ,,aries expansion before realization of #cj pit per year base capability4,sec4 #caac4 ,plutonium ,modernization ,program management4,sec4 #caad4 ,pantex explosives manufacturing capability4,sec4 #caae4 ,limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #caaf4 ,extension of authority on acceptance of contributions for acceleration or removal or security of fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide4,sec4 #caag4 ,modification of reporting requirements for program on vulnerable sites4,sec4 #caah4 ,implementation of enhanced mission delivery initiative4,sec4 #caai4 ,limitation on use of funds until provision of spend plan for ,w#hj-d ,,alt weapon development4,sec4 #cabj4 ,analyses of nuclear programs of foreign countries4,sec4 #caba4 ,enhancing ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration supply chain reliability4,sec4 #cabb4 ,transfer of cybersecurity responsibilities to ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security4,sec4 #cabc4 ,redesignating duties related to departmental radiological and nuclear incident responses4,sec4 #cabd4 ,modification of authority to establish certain contracting1 program management1 scientific1 engineering1 and technical positions4,sec4 #cabe4 ,technical amendments to the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act4,sec4 #cabf4 ,amendment to period for briefing requirements4,sec4 #cabg4 ,repeal of reporting requirements for ,uranium ,capabilities ,replacement ,project4,subtitle ,c--,budget and financial management matters,sec4 #caca4 ,updated financial integration policy4,subtitle ,d--,other matters,sec4 #cada4 ,integration of technical expertise of ,department of ,energy into policymaking4,sec4 #cadb4 ,amendments to the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj4,sec4 #cadc4 ,prohibition on sales of petroleum products from the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve to certain countries4,sec4 #cadd4 ,u4,s4 nuclear fuel security initiative4,,title ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4,,title ,,xxxv--,maritime ,administration,sec4 #ceja4 ,maritime ,administration4,,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,,division ,e--,additional ,provisions,t,i,t,l,e ,,li--,procurement,subtitle ,d--,air ,force programs,sec4 #eaca4 ,inventory of ,c-#acj aircraft4,sec4 #eacb4 ,extension of prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons4,sec4 #eacc4 ,prohibition on divestment of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4,,title ,,lii--,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation,sec4 #ebja4 ,application of public-private talent exchange programs in the ,department of ,defense to quantum information sciences and technology research4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,briefing on ,science1 ,mathematics1 and ,research for ,transformation 7,,smart7 ,defense ,education ,program4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,improvements to defense quantum information science and technology research and development program4,sec4 #ebjd4 ,improvements to ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,program4,sec4 #ebje4 ,annual review of status of implementation plan for digital engineering career tracks4,sec4 #ebjf4 ,rapid response to emergent technology advancements or threats4,,title ,,liii--,operation and maintenance,subtitle ,a--,briefings and reports,sec4 #ecda4 ,report by ,department of ,defense on alternatives to burn pits4,,title ,,lvi--,compensation and other personnel benefits,subtitle ,c--,other matters,sec4 #efca4 ,modifications to transitional compensation for dependents of members separated for dependent abuse4,sec4 #efcb4 ,report on effect of phase-out of reduction of survivor benefit plan survivor annuities by amount of dependency and indemnity compensation4,,title ,,lvii--,health care provisions,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and other health care benefits,sec4 #egja4 ,expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children of certain retired members of the uniformed services4,subtitle ,b--,health care administration,sec4 #egaa4 ,modification of requirement to transfer research and development and public health functions to ,defense ,health ,agency4,subtitle ,c--,reports and other matters,sec4 #egba4 ,report on military mental health care referral policies4,sec4 #egbb4 ,comptroller ,general study on biomedical research and development funded by ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #egbc4 ,report on provision of mental health services via telehealth to members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4,sec4 #egbd4 ,expansion of doula care furnished by ,department of ,defense4,,title ,,lviii--,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters,subtitle ,d--,small business matters,sec4 #ehda4 ,competition of small business concerns for ,department of ,defense contracts4,subtitle ,e--,other matters,sec4 #ehea4 ,briefing on the redesignation of ,national ,serial ,number 7,,nsn7 parts as proprietary4,,title ,,lx--,other matters,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism,sec4 #fjca4 ,establishing a coordinator for countering ,mexico's criminal cartels4,subtitle ,f--,studies and reports,sec4 #fjea4 ,report on food purchasing by the ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,g--,other matters,sec4 #fjga4 ,improvements to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs-,department of ,defense ,joint ,executive ,committee4,sec4 #fjgb4 ,grave markers at ,santa ,fe ,national ,cemetery1 ,new ,mexico4,sec4 #fjgc4 ,modification of compensation for members of the ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4,sec4 #fjgd4 ,red ,hill health impacts4,sec4 #fjge4 ,permanent authorization of ,undetectable ,firearms ,act of #aihh4,sec4 #fjgf4 ,sense of ,congress on the importance of non-governmental recognition of military enlistees to improve community support for military recruitment4,sec4 #fjgg4 ,adjustment of threshold amount for minor medical facility projects of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4,sec4 #fjgh4 ,designation of ,national ,museum of the ,mighty ,eighth ,air ,force4,sec4 #fjgi4 ,revision of requirement for transfer of certain aircraft to ,state of ,california for wildfire suppression purposes4,sec4 #fjhj4 ,extension of active duty term for ,attending ,physician at ,united ,states ,capitol4,sec4 #fjha4 ,disclosures by directors1 officers1 and principal stockholders4,sec4 #fjhb4 ,preventing ,child ,sex ,abuse4,sec4 #fjhc4 ,senate ,national ,security ,working ,group4,sec4 #fjhd4 ,recognition as corporation and grant of ,federal charter for ,national ,american ,indian ,veterans1 ,incorporated4,subtitle ,h--,granting ,recognition to ,accomplished ,talented ,employees for ,unwavering ,loyalty ,act,sec4 #fjia4 ,short title4,sec4 #fjib4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress4,sec4 #fjic4 ,visa availability for ,government ,employee ,immigrant ,visa program4,subtitle ,i--,additional matters relating to artificial intelligence,sec4 #fjif4 ,report on artificial intelligence regulation in financial services industry4,sec4 #fjig4 ,artificial intelligence bug bounty programs4,sec4 #fjih4 ,vulnerability analysis study for artificial intelligence-enabled military applications4,sec4 #fjii4 ,report on data sharing and coordination4,,title ,,lxii--,matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to ,europe and the ,russian ,federation,sec4 #fbca4 ,black ,sea security and development strategy4,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #fbda4 ,sense of ,congress on the renewal of the ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4,sec4 #fbdb4 ,eligibility of ,taiwan for the strategic trade authorization exception to certain export control licensing requirements4,sec4 #fbdc4 ,audit to identify diversion of ,department of ,defense funding to ,china's research labs4,subtitle ,g--,other matters,sec4 #fbia4 ,sense of the ,senate on digital trade and the digital economy4,sec4 #fbib4 ,assessment of certain ,united ,states-origin technology used by foreign adversaries4,sec4 #fbic4 ,virginia class submarine transfer certification4,,title ,,lxv--,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters,subtitle ,b--,nuclear forces,sec4 #feaa4 ,annual report on development of long-range stand-off weapon4,,title ,,lxviii--,,fend ,off ,fentanyl ,act,sec4 #fhja4 ,short title4,sec4 #fhjb4 ,sense of ,congress4,sec4 #fhjc4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,sanctions ,matters,p,a,r,t ,i--,sanctions in ,response to ,national ,emergency relating to ,fentanyl ,trafficking,sec4 #fhaa4 ,finding2 policy4,sec4 #fhab4 ,use of national emergency authorities2 reporting4,sec4 #fhac4 ,codification of ,executive order imposing sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved in global illicit drug trade4,sec4 #fhad4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations4,sec4 #fhae4 ,penalties2 waivers2 exceptions4,sec4 #fhaf4 ,treatment of forfeited property of transnational criminal organizations4,,part ,,ii--,other ,matters,sec4 #fhba4 ,ten-year statute of limitations for violations of sanctions4,sec4 #fhbb4 ,classified report and briefing on staffing of ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control4,sec4 #fhbc4 ,report on drug transportation routes and use of vessels with mislabeled cargo4,sec4 #fhbd4 ,report on actions of ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to persons involved in fentanyl supply chain4,subtitle ,b--,anti-,money ,laundering ,matters,sec4 #fhca4 ,designation of illicit fentanyl transactions of sanctioned persons as of primary money laundering concern4,sec4 #fhcb4 ,treatment of transnational criminal organizations in suspicious transactions reports of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network4,sec4 #fhcc4 ,report on trade-based money laundering in trade with ,mexico1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and ,burma4,subtitle ,c--,exception ,relating to ,importation of ,goods,sec4 #fhda4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4,,title ,,lxxviii--,military construction and general provisions,subtitle ,b--,military housing,p,a,r,t ,,iii--,other housing matters,sec4 #ghea4 ,report on plan to replace houses at ,fort ,leonard ,wood4,subtitle ,d--,other matters,sec4 #ghha4 ,study on impact on members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents of construction projects that affect quality of life4,sec4 #ghhb4 ,modification of pilot program on establishment of account for reimbursement for use of testing facilities at installations of the ,department of the ,air ,force4,,title ,,lxxxi--,department of ,energy national security programs,subtitle ,d--,other matters,sec4 #hada4 ,accelerating ,deployment of ,versatile1 ,advanced ,nuclear for ,clean ,energy4,,division ,f--,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #fjjb4 ,definitions4,,title ,,lxi--,diplomatic security and consular affairs,sec4 #faja4 ,special hiring authority for passport services4,sec4 #fajb4 ,quarterly report on passport wait times4,sec4 #fajc4 ,passport travel advisories4,sec4 #fajd4 ,strategy to ensure access to passport services for all ,americans4,sec4 #faje4 ,strengthening the ,national ,passport ,information ,center4,sec4 #fajf4 ,strengthening passport customer visibility and transparency4,sec4 #fajg4 ,annual ,office of ,authentications report4,sec4 #fajh4 ,increased accountability in assignment restrictions and reviews4,sec4 #faji4 ,suitability reviews for ,foreign ,service ,institute instructors4,sec4 #faaj4 ,diplomatic security fellowship programs4,,title ,,lxii--,personnel matters,subtitle ,a--,hiring1 promotion1 and development,sec4 #fbja4 ,adjustment to promotion precepts4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,hiring authorities4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,extending paths to service for paid student interns4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,lateral ,entry ,program4,sec4 #fbje4 ,mid-,career ,mentoring ,program4,sec4 #fbjf4 ,report on the ,foreign ,service ,institute's language program4,sec4 #fbjg4 ,consideration of career civil servants as chiefs of missions4,sec4 #fbjh4 ,civil service rotational program4,sec4 #fbji4 ,reporting requirement on chiefs of mission4,sec4 #fbaj4 ,report on chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission4,sec4 #fbaa4 ,protection of retirement annuity for reemployment by ,department4,sec4 #fbab4 ,efforts to improve retention and prevent retaliation4,sec4 #fbac4 ,national advertising campaign4,sec4 #fbad4 ,expansion of diplomats in residence programs4,subtitle ,b--,pay1 benefits1 and workforce matters,sec4 #fbba4 ,education allowance4,sec4 #fbbb4 ,per diem allowance for newly hired members of the ,foreign ,service4,sec4 #fbbc4 ,improving mental health services for foreign and civil servants4,sec4 #fbbd4 ,emergency back-up care4,sec4 #fbbe4 ,authority to provide services to non-chief of mission personnel4,sec4 #fbbf4 ,exception for government-financed air transportation4,sec4 #fbbg4 ,enhanced authorities to protect locally employed staff during emergencies4,sec4 #fbbh4 ,internet at hardship posts4,sec4 #fbbi4 ,competitive local compensation plan4,sec4 #fbcj4 ,supporting tandem couples in the ,foreign ,service4,sec4 #fbca4 ,accessibility at diplomatic missions4,sec4 #fbcb4 ,report on breastfeeding accommodations overseas4,sec4 #fbcc4 ,determining the effectiveness of knowledge transfers between ,foreign ,service ,officers4,sec4 #fbcd4 ,education allowance for dependents of ,department of ,state employees located in ,united ,states territories4,,title ,,lxiii--,information security and cyber diplomacy,sec4 #fcja4 ,data-informed diplomacy4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,establishment and expansion of the ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officer ,program4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,establishment of the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,strengthening the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #fcje4 ,sense of ,congress on strengthening enterprise governance4,sec4 #fcjf4 ,digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnership4,sec4 #fcjg4 ,establishment of a cyberspace1 digital connectivity1 and related technologies 7,,cdt7 fund4,sec4 #fcjh4 ,cyber protection support for personnel of the ,department of ,state in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4,,title ,,lxiv--,organization and operations,sec4 #fdja4 ,personal services contractors4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,hard-to-fill posts4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,enhanced oversight of the ,office of ,civil ,rights4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,crisis response operations4,sec4 #fdje4 ,special ,envoy to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum4,sec4 #fdjf4 ,special ,envoy for ,belarus4,sec4 #fdjg4 ,overseas placement of special appointment positions4,sec4 #fdjh4 ,resources for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad4,,title ,,lxv--,economic diplomacy,sec4 #feja4 ,report on recruitment1 retention1 and promotion of ,foreign ,service economic officers4,sec4 #fejb4 ,mandate to revise ,department of ,state metrics for successful economic and commercial diplomacy4,sec4 #fejc4 ,chief of mission economic responsibilities4,sec4 #fejd4 ,direction to embassy deal teams4,sec4 #feje4 ,establishment of a ,deal ,team of the ,year award4,,title ,,lxvi--,public diplomacy,sec4 #ffja4 ,public diplomacy outreach4,sec4 #ffjb4 ,modification on use of funds for ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty4,sec4 #ffjc4 ,international broadcasting4,sec4 #ffjd4 ,john ,lewis ,civil ,rights ,fellowship program4,sec4 #ffje4 ,domestic engagement and public affairs4,sec4 #ffjf4 ,extension of ,global ,engagement ,center4,sec4 #ffjg4 ,paperwork ,reduction ,act4,sec4 #ffjh4 ,modernization and enhancement strategy4,,title ,,lxvii--,other matters,sec4 #fgja4 ,internships of ,united ,states nationals at international organizations4,sec4 #fgjb4 ,training for international organizations4,sec4 #fgjc4 ,modification to transparency on international agreements and non-binding instruments4,sec4 #fgjd4 ,report on partner forces utilizing ,united ,states security assistance identified as using hunger as a weapon of war4,sec4 #fgje4 ,infrastructure projects and investments by the ,united ,states and ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #fgjf4 ,special envoys4,sec4 #fgjg4 ,,us-,,asean ,center4,sec4 #fgjh4 ,briefings on the ,united ,states-,european ,union ,trade and ,technology ,council4,sec4 #fgji4 ,modification and repeal of reports4,sec4 #fgaj4 ,modification of ,build ,act of #bjah to prioritize projects that advance national security4,sec4 #fgaa4 ,permitting for international bridges4,,title ,,lxviii--,,aukus matters,sec4 #fhja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,outlining the ,,aukus partnership,sec4 #fhaa4 ,statement of policy on the ,,aukus partnership4,sec4 #fhab4 ,senior ,advisor for the ,,aukus partnership at the ,department of ,state4,subtitle ,b--,authorization for ,,aukus submarine training,sec4 #fhbc4 ,australia1 ,united ,kingdom1 and ,united ,states submarine security training4,subtitle ,c--,streamlining and protecting transfers of ,united ,states military technology from compromise,sec4 #fhca4 ,priority for ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom in ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales4,sec4 #fhcb4 ,identification and pre-clearance of platforms1 technologies1 and equipment for sale to ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom through ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales4,sec4 #fhcc4 ,export control exemptions and standards4,sec4 #fhcd4 ,expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,canada4,sec4 #fhce4 ,united ,states ,munitions ,list4,subtitle ,d--,other ,,aukus matters,sec4 #fhda4 ,reporting related to the ,,aukus partnership4,,division ,g--,unidentified anomalous phenomena disclosure,sec4 #ijja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ijjb4 ,findings1 declarations1 and purposes4,sec4 #ijjc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #ijjd4 ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,collection at the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration4,sec4 #ijje4 ,review1 identification1 transmission to the ,national ,archives1 and public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records by ,government offices4,sec4 #ijjf4 ,grounds for postponement of public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records4,sec4 #ijjg4 ,establishment and powers of the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board4,sec4 #ijjh4 ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board personnel4,sec4 #ijji4 ,review of records by the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board4,sec4 #ijaj4 ,disclosure of recovered technologies of unknown origin and biological evidence of non-human intelligence4,sec4 #ijaa4 ,disclosure of other materials and additional study4,sec4 #ijab4 ,rules of construction4,sec4 #ijac4 ,termination of effect of division4,sec4 #ijad4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ijae4 ,severability4,,division ,h--,architect of the ,capitol ,appointment ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #ajjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,appointment and term of service of ,architect of the ,capitol4,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,appointment of ,deputy ,architect of the ,capitol2 vacancy in ,architect or ,deputy ,architect4,sec4 #ajjjd4 ,deputy ,architect of the ,capitol to serve as acting in case of absence1 disability1 or vacancy4,,division ,i--,fair debt collection practices for servicemembers,sec4 #aajja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of servicemembers4,sec4 #aajjc4 ,,gao study4,,division ,j--,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #aajja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,consolidation of environmental review requirements4,sec4 #aajjc4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #aajjd4 ,student housing assistance4,sec4 #aajje4 ,application of rent rule only to units owned or operated by ,indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity4,sec4 #aajjf4 ,de minimis exemption for procurement of goods and services4,sec4 #aajjg4 ,homeownership or lease-to-own low-income requirement and income targeting4,sec4 #aajjh4 ,lease requirements and tenant selection4,sec4 #aajji4 ,indian ,health ,service4,sec4 #aajaj4 ,statutory authority to suspend grant funds in emergencies4,sec4 #aajaa4 ,reports to ,congress4,sec4 #aajab4 #ii-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposes4,sec4 #aajac4 ,amendments for block grants for affordable housing activities4,sec4 #aajad4 ,reauthorization of ,native ,hawaiian homeownership provisions4,sec4 #aajae4 ,total development cost maximum project cost4,sec4 #aajaf4 ,community-based development organizations and special activities by ,indian ,tribes4,sec4 #aajag4 ,section #ahd ,indian ,home ,loan ,guarantee program4,sec4 #aajah4 ,loan guarantees for ,native ,hawaiian housing4,sec4 #aajai4 ,drug elimination program4,sec4 #aajbj4 ,rental assistance for homeless or at-risk ,indian veterans4,sec4 #aajba4 ,continuum of care4,sec4 #aajbb4 ,leveraging4,,division ,k--,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,rights ,settlement ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #aajja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,purposes4,sec4 #aajjc4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aajjd4 ,ratification of ,compact4,sec4 #aajje4 ,tribal water rights4,sec4 #aajjf4 ,exchange and transfer of land4,sec4 #aajjg4 ,storage allocation from ,lake ,elwell4,sec4 #aajjh4 ,milk ,river ,project mitigation4,sec4 #aajji4 ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system4,sec4 #aajaj4 ,satisfaction of claims4,sec4 #aajaa4 ,waivers and releases of claims4,sec4 #aajab4 ,aaniiih ,nakoda ,settlement ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #aajac4 ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,settlement ,implementation ,fund4,sec4 #aajad4 ,funding4,sec4 #aajae4 ,miscellaneous provisions4,sec4 #aajaf4 ,antideficiency4,,division ,l--,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs,t,i,t,l,e ,,lxix--,federal data and information security,subtitle ,a--,federal ,data ,center ,enhancement ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #aajja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aajjb4 ,federal ,data ,center ,consolidation ,initiative ,amendments4,,title ,,lxx--,stemming the ,flow of ,illicit ,narcotics,subtitle ,a--,enhancing ,,dhs ,drug ,seizures ,act,sec4 #aaaja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aaajb4 ,coordination and information sharing4,sec4 #aaajc4 ,danger pay for ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel deployed abroad4,sec4 #aaajd4 ,improving training to foreign-vetted law enforcement or national security units4,sec4 #aaaje4 ,enhancing the operations of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection in foreign countries4,sec4 #aaajf4 ,drug seizure data improvement4,sec4 #aaajg4 ,drug performance measures4,sec4 #aaajh4 ,penalties for hindering immigration1 border1 and customs controls4,subtitle ,b--,non-,intrusive ,inspection ,expansion ,act,sec4 #aaaaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #aaaab4 ,use of non-intrusive inspection systems at land ports of entry4,sec4 #aaaac4 ,non-intrusive inspection systems for outbound inspections4,sec4 #aaaad4 ,,gao review and report4,subtitle ,c--,securing ,america's ,ports of ,entry ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #aaaba4 ,short title4,sec4 #aaabb4 ,additional ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection personnel4,sec4 #aaabc4 ,ports of entry infrastructure enhancement report4,sec4 #aaabd4 ,reporting requirements4,sec4 #aaabe4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,d--,border ,patrol ,enhancement ,act,sec4 #aaaca4 ,short title4,sec4 #aaacb4 ,authorized staffing level for the ,united ,states ,border ,patrol4,sec4 #aaacc4 ,establishment of higher rates of regularly scheduled overtime pay for ,united ,states ,border ,patrol agents classified at ,,gs-#ab4,sec4 #aaacd4 ,,gao assessment of recruiting efforts1 hiring requirements1 and retention of law enforcement personnel4,sec4 #aaace4 ,continuing training4,sec4 #aaacf4 ,reporting requirements4,subtitle ,e--,,end ,,fentanyl ,act,sec4 #aaada4 ,short titles4,sec4 #aaadb4 ,ensuring timely updates to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection field manuals4,,title ,,lxxi--,improving ,lobbying ,disclosure ,requirements,subtitle ,a--,lobbying ,disclosure ,improvement ,act,sec4 #aabja4 ,short title4,sec4 #aabjb4 ,registrant disclosure regarding foreign agent registration exemption4,subtitle ,b--,disclosing ,foreign ,influence in ,lobbying ,act,sec4 #aabaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #aabab4 ,clarification of contents of registration4,,title ,,lxxii--,protecting ,our ,domestic ,workforce and ,supply ,chain,subtitle ,a--,government-wide study relating to high-security leased space,sec4 #aacja4 ,government-wide study4,subtitle ,b--,intergovernmental ,critical ,minerals ,task ,force,sec4 #aacaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #aacab4 ,findings4,sec4 #aacac4 ,intergovernmental critical minerals task force4,subtitle ,c--,customs ,trade ,partnership ,against ,terrorism ,pilot ,program ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #aacba4 ,short title4,sec4 #aacbb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aacbc4 ,pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in ctpat4,sec4 #aacbd4 ,report on effectiveness of ,,ctpat4,sec4 #aacbe4 ,no additional funds authorized4,subtitle ,d--,military ,spouse ,employment ,act,sec4 #aacca4 ,short title4,sec4 #aaccb4 ,appointment of military spouses4,sec4 #aaccc4 ,,gao study and report4,subtitle ,e--,designation of airports,sec4 #aacda4 ,designation of additional port of entry for the importation and exportation of wildlife and wildlife products by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service4,,division ,m--,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,intelligence activities,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ajb4 ,classified ,schedule of ,authorizations4,sec4 #ajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4,sec4 #ajd4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,,title ,,ii--,central ,intelligence ,agency retirement and disability system,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,iii--,intelligence community matters,subtitle ,a--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #cja4 ,plan to recruit1 train1 and retain personnel with experience in financial intelligence and emerging technologies4,sec4 #cjb4 ,policy and performance framework for mobility of intelligence community workforce4,sec4 #cjc4 ,in-,state tuition rates for active duty members of the intelligence community4,sec4 #cjd4 ,standards1 criteria1 and guidance for counterintelligence vulnerability assessments and surveys4,sec4 #cje4 ,improving administration of certain post-employment restrictions for intelligence community4,sec4 #cjf4 ,mission of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center4,sec4 #cjg4 ,prohibition relating to transport of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #cjh4 ,department of ,energy science and technology risk assessments4,sec4 #cji4 ,congressional oversight of intelligence community risk assessments4,sec4 #caj4 ,inspector ,general review of dissemination by ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,richmond1 ,virginia1 field office of certain document4,sec4 #caa4 ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4,subtitle ,b--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #cba4 ,change to penalties and increased availability of mental health treatment for unlawful conduct on ,central ,intelligence ,agency installations4,sec4 #cbb4 ,modifications to procurement authorities of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,sec4 #cbc4 ,establishment of ,central ,intelligence ,agency standard workplace sexual misconduct complaint investigation procedure4,,title ,,iv--,matters concerning foreign countries,subtitle ,a--,people's ,republic of ,china,sec4 #dja4 ,intelligence community coordinator for accountability of atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #djb4 ,interagency working group and report on the malign efforts of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,africa4,sec4 #djc4 ,amendment to requirement for annual assessment by intelligence community working group for monitoring the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #djd4 ,assessments of reciprocity in the relationship between the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #dje4 ,annual briefing on intelligence community efforts to identify and mitigate ,chinese ,communist ,party and ,russian foreign malign influence operations against the ,united ,states4,sec4 #djf4 ,assessment of threat posed to ,united ,states ports by cranes manufactured by countries of concern4,subtitle ,b--,other foreign countries,sec4 #daa4 ,report on efforts to capture and detain ,united ,states citizens as hostages4,sec4 #dab4 ,sense of ,congress on priority of fentanyl in ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework4,,title ,v--,matters pertaining to ,united ,states economic and emerging technology competition with ,united ,states adversaries,subtitle ,a--,general matters,sec4 #eja4 ,assignment of detailees from intelligence community to ,department of ,commerce4,subtitle ,b--,next-generation energy1 biotechnology1 and artificial intelligence,sec4 #eaa4 ,expanded annual assessment of economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #eab4 ,assessment of using civil nuclear energy for intelligence community capabilities4,sec4 #eac4 ,policies established by ,director of ,national ,intelligence for artificial intelligence capabilities4,,title ,,vi--,whistleblower matters,sec4 #fja4 ,submittal to ,congress of complaints and information by whistleblowers in the intelligence community4,sec4 #fjb4 ,prohibition against disclosure of whistleblower identity as reprisal against whistleblower disclosure by employees and contractors in intelligence community4,sec4 #fjc4 ,establishing process parity for adverse security clearance and access determinations4,sec4 #fjd4 ,elimination of cap on compensatory damages for retaliatory revocation of security clearances and access determinations4,sec4 #fje4 ,modification and repeal of reporting requirements4,,title ,,vii--,classification reform,subtitle ,a--,classification ,reform ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #gja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gjc4 ,classification and declassification of information4,sec4 #gjd4 ,transparency officers4,subtitle ,b--,sensible ,classification ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #gaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #gab4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gac4 ,findings and sense of the ,senate4,sec4 #gad4 ,classification authority4,sec4 #gae4 ,promoting efficient declassification review4,sec4 #gaf4 ,training to promote sensible classification4,sec4 #gag4 ,improvements to ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board4,sec4 #gah4 ,implementation of technology for classification and declassification4,sec4 #gai4 ,studies and recommendations on necessity of security clearances4,,title ,,viii--,security clearance and trusted workforce,sec4 #hja4 ,review of shared information technology services for personnel vetting4,sec4 #hjb4 ,timeliness standard for rendering determinations of trust for personnel vetting4,sec4 #hjc4 ,annual report on personnel vetting trust determinations4,sec4 #hjd4 ,survey to assess strengths and weaknesses of ,trusted ,workforce #b4j4,sec4 #hje4 ,prohibition on denial of eligibility for access to classified information solely because of past use of cannabis4,,title ,,ix--,anomalous health incidents,sec4 #ija4 ,improved funding flexibility for payments made by the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for qualifying injuries to the brain4,sec4 #ijb4 ,clarification of requirements to seek certain benefits relating to injuries to the brain4,sec4 #ijc4 ,intelligence community implementation of ,,havana ,act of #bjba authorities4,sec4 #ijd4 ,report and briefing on ,central ,intelligence ,agency handling of anomalous health incidents4,,title ,x--,election security,sec4 #ajja4 ,strengthening ,election ,cybersecurity to ,uphold ,respect for ,elections through ,independent ,testing ,act of #bjbc4,,title ,,xi--,other matters,sec4 #aaja4 ,modification of reporting requirement for ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office4,sec4 #aajb4 ,funding limitations relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 #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 #c4 ,congressional defense committees ,in this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purposes of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 jointly submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairmen of the ,house and ,senate ,budget ,committees1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage in the ,house acting first on the conference report or amendment between the ,houses4 ,a ,department of ,defense authorizations ,i ,procurement ,a ,authorization of appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd 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 ,report on ,army requirements and acquisition strategy for night vision devices 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #bi1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on night vision devices4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an identification of the specific capabilities the ,army is seeking to achieve in night vision4 7#b7 ,an identification of the capabilities in night vision required by unit1 including the number and type of units for each capability4 7#c7 ,an identification of the total requirement for night vision devices in the ,army1 disaggregated by number and type of unit4 7#d7 ,a description of the acquisition strategy of the ,army for achieving the capabilities described in paragraph 7#a71 including a description of each of the following3 7,a7 ,the acquisition objective for each type of night vision device4 7,b7 ,the programmed purchase quantities for night vision devices required each year4 7,c7 ,the contract type of each procurement of night vision devices4 7,d7 ,the expected date for achieving the capabilities4 7,e7 ,the industrial base constraints on each type of night vision device4 7,f7 ,the modernization plan for each type of night vision device4 #aab4 ,army plan for ensuring sources of cannon tubes 7a7 ,updated assessment ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall update the assessment of the ,secretary on the sufficiency of the development1 production1 procurement1 and modernization of the defense industrial base for cannon and large caliber weapons tubes4 7b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,not later than ,february #bi1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives an update to the report submitted to ,congress in ,march #bjbb entitled ,army ,plan for ,ensuring ,sources of ,cannon ,tubes4 #aac4 ,strategy for ,army tactical wheeled vehicle program 7a7 ,strategy required ,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 fiscal year #bjbe and every five years thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall include a report on the strategy of the ,army for tactical wheeled vehicles4 7b7 ,requirements for strategy ,each strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 align with the applicable national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and applicable policies2 7#b7 be designed so that the force of tactical wheeled vehicles provided under the strategy supports the national security strategy of the ,united ,states as set forth in the most recent national security strategy report of the ,president under section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc72 and 7#c7 define capabilities and capacity requirements across the entire fleet of tactical wheeled vehicles1 including-- 7,a7 light1 medium1 and heavy tactical wheeled vehicles2 and 7,b7 associated trailer and support equipment4 7c7 ,strategy elements ,each strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed program for the construction of light1 medium1 and heavy tactical wheeled vehicles for the ,army over the next five fiscal years4 7#b7 ,a description of the necessary force structure and capabilities of tactical wheeled vehicles to meet the requirements of the national security strategy described in subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,the estimated levels of annual funding1 by vehicle class1 in both graphical and tabular form1 necessary to carry out the program described in paragraph 7#a71 together with a discussion of the procurement strategies on which such estimated levels of annual funding are based4 7#d7 ,the estimated total cost of construction for each vehicle class used to determine the estimated levels of annual funding described in paragraph 7#c74 7d7 ,considerations ,in developing each strategy required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall consider the following objectives and factors3 7#a7 ,objectives relating to protection1 fleet operations1 mission command1 mobility1 and the industrial base4 7#b7 ,technological advances that will increase efficiency of and reduce demand for tactical wheeled vehicles4 7#c7 ,technological advances that allow for the operation of tactical wheeled vehicles in a variety of climate and geographic conditions4 7#d7 ,existing commercial technologies such as vehicle electrification1 autonomous capabilities1 and predictive maintenance1 among others4 7#e7 ,the capabilities of autonomous equivalents to tactical wheeled vehicles4 7e7 ,briefing requirements ,not later than #ae days after each budget submission described in subsection 7a71 in conjunction with the submission of each strategy required by such subsection1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees that addresses the investment needed for each platform of tactical wheeled vehicle across the future-years defense program4 #aad4 ,extension and modification of annual updates to master plans and investment strategies for ,army ammunition plants ,section #bhcd7;d7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bbja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,march #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,march #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,a description of any changes made to the master plan based upon current global events1 including pandemics and armed conflicts4 4 #aae4 ,report on acquisition strategies of the logistics augmentation program of the ,army 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in conjunction with the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and in coordination with the geographic combatant commanders1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report reviewing the proposed recompete of the operational task orders of the geographic combatant commands under the contract for the logistics augmentation program of the ,army that will expire in #bjbh 7commonly referred to as ,,logcap ,v74 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a business case analysis of the cost and operational benefit of recompeting the task orders described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,input from stakeholders1 including ,army ,sustainment ,command1 the geographic combatant commanders1 and ,army service component commanders1 on the desirability and operational impacts of the proposed recompete described in subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,detailed cost estimates and timelines1 including projected transition costs and timelines for the task orders described in subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,an assessment of the potential impacts related to quality and timing of transitioning to the new logistics augmentation program 7commonly referred to as ,,logcap ,,vi74 7#e7 ,an analysis of recompeting the task orders described in subsection 7a7 compared to transitioning to ,,logcap ,,vi4 7#f7 ,an overview of potential innovations and efficiencies derived from a competition for ,,logcap ,,vi4 7#g7 ,an explanation of the benefit of recompeting the task orders described in subsection 7a7 compared to an open competition for ,,logcap ,,vi4 7#h7 ,a breakdown of additional authorities needed to move directly to ,,logcap ,,vi4 ,c ,navy programs #aba4 ,reduction in the minimum number of ,navy carrier air wings and carrier air wing headquarters required to be maintained ,section #hjfb7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking until the earlier of and all that follows and inserting until the date on which additional operationally deployable aircraft carriers can fully support a #ajth carrier air wing22 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the earlier of and all that follows through and 7,b7 of and inserting the date referred to in4 #abb4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds for ,navy port waterborne security barriers ,section #acj7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #affe71 as most recently amended by section #abc7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking through #bjbc and inserting through #bjbd4 #abc4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,virginia class submarine program 7a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of #aj ,virginia class submarines4 7b7 ,authority for advance procurement and economic order quantity ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbd1 for advance procurement associated with the ,virginia class submarines for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection 7a7 and for equipment or subsystems associated with the ,virginia class submarine program1 including procurement of-- 7#a7 long lead time material2 or 7#b7 material or equipment in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7c7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbe is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7d7 ,limitation on termination liability ,a contract for the construction of ,virginia class submarines entered into under subsection 7a7 shall include a clause that limits the liability of the ,united ,states to the contractor for any termination of the contract4 ,the maximum liability of the ,united ,states under the clause shall be the amount appropriated for the submarines covered by the contract regardless of the amount obligated under the contract4 #abd4 ,sense of ,senate on procurement of outstanding ,f_/,a-#ah ,super ,hornet platforms 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that ,congress appropriated funds for twelve ,f_/,a-#ah ,super ,hornet platforms in fiscal year #bjbb and eight ,f_/,a-#ah ,super ,hornet platforms in fiscal year #bjbc1 but the ,navy has yet to enter into any contracts for the procurement of such platforms4 7b7 ,sense of ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the contractor team should expeditiously enter into contractual agreements to procure the twenty ,f_/,a-#ah ,super ,hornet platforms for which funds have been appropriated2 and 7#b7 the ,senate urges the ,secretary of the ,navy and the contractor team to comply with congressional intent and applicable law with appropriate expediency to bolster the ,navy's fleet of strike fighter aircraft and avoid further disruption to the defense industrial base4 ,d ,air ,force programs #aca4 ,limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 7#a7 ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not-- 7,a7 retire an ,,rq-#d aircraft2 7,b7 reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for ,,rq-#d aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft2 7,c7 keep an ,,rq-#d aircraft in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions 7commonly referred to as ,,xj status72 or 7,d7 decrease the total aircraft inventory of ,,rq-#d aircraft below #aj aircraft4 7#b7 ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to individual ,,rq-#d aircraft that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 to be no longer mission capable and uneconomical to repair because of aircraft accidents1 mishaps1 or excessive material degradation and non-airworthiness status of certain aircraft4 4 #acb4 ,limitation on divestiture of ,t-#a;,a training aircraft ,no divestiture of any ,t-#a;,a training aircraft may occur until the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees a certification of-- 7#a7 the fleet-wide implementation of the ,undergraduate ,pilot ,training #b4e curriculum and the effect of such implementation on the undergraduate pilot training pipeline2 and 7#b7 how the divestiture would affect existing programs of the ,air ,force that accelerate pilot training4 #acc4 ,modification to minimum inventory requirement for ,a-#aj aircraft 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjag ,,ndaa ,section #acd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjch71 as amended by section #ada7;b77#a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking #aec ,a-#aj aircraft and inserting #ace ,a-#aj aircraft4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjaf ,,ndaa ,section #adb7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #gee71 as amended by section #ada7;b77#b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking #aec ,a-#aj aircraft and inserting #ace ,a-#aj aircraft4 #acd4 ,modification to minimum requirement for total primary mission aircraft inventory of ,air ,force fighter aircraft ,section #ijfb7;i77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1ade fighter aircraft and inserting #a1aab fighter aircraft4 #ace4 ,modification of limitation on divestment of ,f-#ae aircraft ,section #aej of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bdef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c77ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 for each covered ,f-#ae aircraft that the ,secretary plans to divest1 a description of-- 7i7 the upgrades and modifications done to the aircraft1 including the date of each modification and the value amount of each modification in current year dollars2 and 7ii7 the estimated remaining service life of-- 7,i7 the aircraft2 and 7,,ii7 the onboard systems of the aircraft4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,updates ,not later than ,october #a of each year through ,october #a1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7#a7 update the report required under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 submit such update to the congressional defense committees4 4 #acf4 ,report on ,air ,force executive aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of the total missions flown by executive aircraft of the ,air ,force during the five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 disaggregated by fiscal year1 including the mission types and ,government agencies supported4 7#b7 ,an identification of each mission flown by executive aircraft of the ,air ,force during the five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 disaggregated by fiscal year1 including the mission type1 overall cost1 average flight hour cost1 and ,government agency supported1 disaggregated by wing and by type of aircraft4 7#c7 ,the projected mission capacity for executive aircraft of the ,air ,force for the five fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 disaggregated by fiscal year1 factoring in any planned changes to aircraft inventory4 7#d7 ,a description of any anomalous conditions that may have impacted the availability1 with respect to executive aircraft of the ,air ,force1 of a specific aircraft type or wing during the five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 such as unavailability of a specific aircraft type due to block upgrades or fleetwide maintenance issues4 7#e7 ,a description of the impact of the capacity of executive aircraft of the ,air ,force on the overall capacity of the ,department of ,defense to meet demand for executive aircraft4 7#f7 ,the total outlays of the ,department of the ,air ,force for missions flown by executive aircraft of the ,air ,force1 after factoring in reimbursements received from ,government agencies supported1 during the five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 disaggregated by fiscal year and by account4 7#g7 ,the projected budgets for the executive aircraft of the ,air ,force through the future years defense program4 7#h7 ,a narrative description of how the ,air ,force plans and budgets for missions flown by executive aircraft4 7#i7 ,any other information the ,secretary considers to be important4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex for the purposes of describing classified missions supported by the executive aircraft of the ,air ,force4 #acg4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or in backup aircraft inventory any ,e-#c aircraft if such actions would reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft below #af4 7b7 ,exception for plan ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for maintaining readiness and ensuring there is no lapse in mission capabilities1 the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for ,e-#c aircraft to below #af1 beginning #cj days after the date on which the plan is so submitted4 7c7 ,exception for ,e-#g procurement ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force procures enough ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft to accomplish the required mission load1 the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for ,e-#c aircraft to below #af after the date on which such ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft are delivered4 ,e ,defense-wide1 joint1 and multiservice matters #ada4 ,pilot program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies ,section #hcd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djfa note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the priority established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for up to two solicitations for proposals per fiscal year4 4 #adb4 ,requirement to develop and implement policies to establish the datalink strategy of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,policies required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement policies to establish the unified datalink strategy of the ,department of ,defense 7in this section referred to as the strategy74 7#b7 ,elements ,the policies required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the designation of an organization that will act as the lead coordinator of datalink activities across the entire ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,prioritization and coordination across services of the strategy within the requirements generation process of the ,department4 7,c7 ,the use of a common standardized datalink network or transport protocol that ensures interoperability between independently developed datalinks1 regardless of physical medium used1 and ensures mesh routing4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider the use of a subset of ,internet ,protocol4 7,d7 ,a programmatic decoupling of the physical method used to transmit data1 the network or transport protocols used in the transmission and reception of data1 and the applications used to process and use data4 7,e7 ,the coordination of weapon systems executing the same mission types across services of the strategy1 including through the use of a common set of datalink waveforms4 ,the ,secretary shall evaluate the use of redundant datalinks for line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight information exchange for each weapon systems platform4 7,f7 ,coordination between the ,department and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 to leverage any efficiencies and overlap with existing datalink waveforms of the intelligence community4 7,g7 ,methods to support the rapid integration of common datalinks across the force4 7,h7 ,support for modularity of specific datalink waveforms to enable rapid integration of future datalinks1 including the use of software defined radios compliant with modular open system architecture and sensor open system architecture4 7b7 ,information to ,congress ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees the following3 7#a7 ,a briefing on the proposed policies required by subsection 7a77#a71 with timelines for implementation4 7#b7 ,an estimated timeline of implementations of datalinks4 7#c7 ,a list of any additional resources and authorities required to execute the strategy4 7#d7 ,a determination of whether a common set of datalinks can and should be implemented across all major weapon systems within the ,department of ,defense4 #adc4 ,report on contract for cybersecurity capabilities and briefing 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the decision to exercise options on an existing contract to use cybersecurity capabilities to protect assets and networks across the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the potential effects on innovation and competition among cybersecurity vendors of the decision to exercise the cybersecurity options on the contract described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,a description of the risks and benefits associated with an integrated enterprise-wide cybersecurity solution from a single vendor4 7,c7 ,a description of future plans of the ,department of ,defense to recompete the acquisition of integrated and interoperable cybersecurity tools and applications that would allow multiple vendors to compete separately and as teams4 7,d7 ,a copy of the analysis conducted by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of the ,department of the costs and effectiveness of the cybersecurity capabilities covered by the contract described in paragraph 7#a74 7,e7 ,a copy of the analysis conducted by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation of the ,department of the effectiveness of the cybersecurity capabilities covered by the contract described in paragraph 7#a7 compared to other commercially available products and vendors4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the plans of the ,department to ensure competition and interoperability in the security and identity and access management product market segments4 ,,ii ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation ,a ,authorization of appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja4 ,b ,program requirements1 restrictions1 and limitations #baa4 ,updated guidance on planning for exportability features for future programs 7a7 ,program guidance on planning for exportability features ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall ensure that program guidance is updated to integrate planning for exportability features called for by section #djfg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the following activities3 7#a7 ,major defense acquisition programs 7,m,d,a,ps7 7as defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 which shall include in the initial cost estimates for the programs a requirement to capture potential exportability needs4 7#b7 ,middle tier acquisition 7,,mta7 programs described in section #hjd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note prec471 which shall include an assessment of potential exportability needs prior to transition from rapid fielding or prototyping4 7b7 ,revision of guidance for program protection plans ,the ,under ,secretary shall revise guidance for program protection plans to integrate a requirement to determine exportability for the programs covered by such plans4 #bab4 ,support to the ,defence ,innovation ,accelerator for the ,north ,atlantic 7a7 ,authority ,to the extent and in such amounts as provided in appropriations ,acts for the purposes set forth in this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 provide funds of not more than #ae1jjj1jjj per year to sustain the participation of the ,united ,states in the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 ,defence ,innovation ,accelerator for the ,north ,atlantic 7,,diana7 ,initiative 7in this section the ,initiative74 7b7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary makes a decision to provide funds pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification of such decision4 7#b7 ,contents ,notification submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed breakout of the funding provided4 7,b7 ,the intended purposes of such funds4 7,c7 ,the timeframe covered by such funds4 7c7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbd1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy for participation by the ,united ,states in the ,initiative4 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description for how the ,initiative fits into the innovation ecosystem for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 as well as how it is synchronized with and will interact with other science1 technology1 and innovation activities within the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,anticipated funding profile across the future years defense program 7,,fydp74 7,c7 ,identification of key technology focus areas to be addressed each year across the future years defense program4 7,d7 ,anticipated areas for expansion for key nodes or locations for the ,initiative1 including how the ,initiative will contribute to fostering the spread of innovation throughout the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 and ,february #a of each year thereafter through #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report for ,department supported activities of the ,initiative1 including the breakdown of funding provided for the previous fiscal year1 and key milestones or achievements during that timeframe4 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority provided by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #bac4 ,modification to personnel management authority to attract experts in science and engineering ,section #djib7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states code is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking of which not more than #e such positions may be positions of administration or management of the ,agency2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 including1 upon separation1 pay the travel1 transportation1 and relocation expenses to return to the location of origin1 at the time of the initial appointment1 within the ,united ,states before the period at the end4 #bad4 ,administration of the ,advanced ,sensors ,application ,program ,section #bah of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command and the ,director of ,air ,warfare shall jointly serve and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 acting through the ,director of the ,air ,force ,office of ,concepts1 ,development1 and ,management ,office1 shall serve2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,the resource sponsors of the ,program shall be responsible and inserting ,the resource sponsor1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command1 shall be responsible2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,only the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,under ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command may and inserting ,only the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,director of the ,air ,force ,concepts1 ,development1 and ,management ,office1 in consultation with the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command1 may2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by striking exercised by the ,commander of ,naval ,air ,systems ,command1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 or the ,under ,secretary of the ,navy and inserting exercised by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security and the ,director of the ,air ,force ,concepts1 ,development1 and ,management ,office4 #bae4 ,delegation of responsibility for certain research programs ,section #ihj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,stated ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding to the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may delegate the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 4 #baf4 ,program of standards and requirements for microelectronics 7a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a program within the ,national ,security ,agency to develop and continuously update1 as the ,secretary determines necessary1 standards1 commercial best practices1 and requirements for the design1 manufacture1 packaging1 test1 and distribution of microelectronics acquired by the ,department of ,defense to provide acceptable levels of confidentiality1 integrity1 and availability for ,department commercial-off-the-shelf 7,,cots7 microelectronics1 field programmable gate arrays 7,f,p,g,as71 and custom integrated circuits 7,c,i,cs74 7b7 ,advice and assessment ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 is advised and assessed by the ,government-,industry-,academia ,working ,group on ,microelectronics established under section #bbj of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 7c7 ,requirements ,the program established by subsection 7a7 shall develop-- 7#a7 evidence-based assurance processes and techniques that sustain1 build on1 automate1 and scale up the results and accomplishments of the ,rapid ,assured ,microelectronics ,prototypes 7,,ramp71 ,,ramp-,commercial 7,,ramp-,c71 and ,state-of-the-,art ,heterogeneous ,integrated ,packaging 7,,ship7 programs to enhance the confidentiality1 integrity1 and availability of microelectronics while minimizing costs and impacts to commercial manufacturing practices2 7#b7 validation methods for such processes and techniques1 in coordination with the developmental and operational test and evaluation community1 as the ,secretary determines necessary2 7#c7 threat models that comprehensively characterize the threat to microelectronics confidentiality1 integrity1 and availability across the entire supply chain1 and the design1 production1 packaging1 and deployment cycle to support risk management and risk mitigation1 based on the principle of reducing risk to as low a level as reasonably practicable1 including-- 7,a7 comparative risk assessments2 and 7,b7 balanced and practical investments in assurance based on risks and returns2 7#d7 levels of assurance and associated requirements for the production and acquisition of commercial-off-the-shelf integrated circuits1 integrated circuits subject to ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations 7,,itar7 under subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 and classified integrated circuits using commercial foundry manufacturing process flows2 7#e7 guides for ,federal ,government program evaluators1 program offices1 and industry to meet microelectronics assurance requirements2 and 7#f7 guidance for the creation of a government organizational structure and plan to support the acquisition of fit-for-purpose microelectronics1 including the role of the ,defense ,microelectronics ,activity1 the ,crane ,division of the ,naval ,surface ,warfare ,center1 and the ,joint ,federated ,assurance ,center4 7d7 ,microelectronics assurance standard ,the program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall establish a ,department microelectronics assurance standard that includes an overarching assurance framework as well as the guides developed under subsection 7c77#e71 for commercial-off-the-shelf integrated circuits1 integrated circuits subject to the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations under subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 and classified microelectronics developed under subsection 7c77#d74 7e7 ,microelectronics ,assurance ,executive ,agent ,the ,secretary shall designate one individual from a military department as the ,microelectronics ,assurance ,executive ,agent to assist ,federal ,government program offices in acquiring fit-for-purpose microelectronics4 7f7 ,management of ,,ramp and ,,ship programs ,effective on the date of the establishment of the program required by subsection 7a71 such program shall assume management of the ,rapid ,assured ,microelectronics ,prototypes1 ,rapid ,assured ,microelectronics ,prototypes-,commercial 7,,ramp-,c71 and ,state-of-the-,art ,heterogeneous ,integrated ,packaging programs that were in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act and executed by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7g7 ,oversight ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall provide oversight of the planning and execution of the program required by subsection 7a74 7h7 ,requirements for contracting for application-specific integrated circuits ,the ,secretary shall ensure that1 for contracts for application-specific integrated circuits designed by defense industrial base contractors-- 7#a7 the use of evidence-based assurance processes and techniques are included in the contract data requirements list2 7#b7 commercial best industry practices for confidentiality1 integrity1 and availability are used2 7#c7 a library of certified third-party intellectual property is established for reuse1 including reuse of transistor layouts1 cells1 and macrocells2 7#d7 legal mechanisms are in place for data collection and sharing2 and 7#e7 automation technology is adopted to achieve efficiency4 #bag4 ,clarifying role of partnership intermediaries to promote defense research and education ,section #dabd7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking that assists and inserting the following3 8that-- 7,a7 assists 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 facilitates technology transfer from industry or academic institutions to the ,center2 or 7,c7 assists and facilitates workforce development in critical technology areas and technology transition to fulfill unmet needs of a ,center4 4 #bah4 ,competition for technology that detects and watermarks the use of generative artificial intelligence 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and carry out a prize competition under section #djbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to evaluate technology1 including applications1 tools1 and models1 for the detection and watermarking of generative artificial intelligence 7,,ai7-- 7,a7 to facilitate the research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 and competition of secure generative artificial intelligence detection and watermark technologies that can support each ,secretary of a military department and the commanders of combatant commands to support warfighting requirements2 and 7,b7 to transition such technologies1 including technologies developed from pilot programs1 prototype projects1 or other research and development programs1 from the prototyping phase to production4 7#b7 ,participation ,the participants in the competition carried out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may include ,federally-funded research and development centers 7,f,f,r,d,cs71 the private sector1 the defense industrial base1 academia1 government agencies1 and such other participants as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,commencement ,the competition will begin within #bgj days of passage of this ,act4 7#d7 ,designation ,the competition established and carried out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,generative ,,ai ,detection and ,watermark ,competition4 7b7 ,administration ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall administer the competition required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,framework ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the framework the ,secretary will use to carry out the competition required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,october #a of each year until the termination of the competition established and carried out under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the competition4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term detection means a technology that can positively identify the presence of generative artificial intelligence in digital content4 7#b7 ,the term watermarking means embedding a piece of data onto detected artificial intelligence generated digital content1 conveying attribution to the source generation4 7f7 ,termination ,the competition established and carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 ,c ,plans1 reports1 and other matters #bba4 ,department of ,defense prize competitions for business systems modernization 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall complete one or more prize competitions under section #djbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in order to support the business systems modernization goals of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,scope 7#a7 ,in general ,each prize competition carried out under subsection 7a7 shall be structured to complement1 and to the degree practicable1 accelerate delivery or expand functionality of business systems capabilities being pursued by the affected ,secretary1 either currently in operation1 in development1 or for broad classes of systems covered by the business enterprise architecture required by section #bbbb7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,areas for consideration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall each consider the following3 7,a7 ,integration of artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities4 7,b7 ,data analytics or business intelligence1 or related visualization capability4 7,c7 ,automated updating of business architectures1 business systems integration1 or documentation related to existing systems or manuals4 7,d7 ,improvements to interfaces or processes for interacting with other non-,department of ,defense business systems4 7,e7 ,updates or replacements for legacy business systems to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency1 such as the ,mechanization of ,contract ,administration ,services 7,,mocas74 7,f7 ,contract writing systems or expanded capability that could be integrated into existing systems4 7,g7 ,pay and personnel systems1 or expanded capability1 that could be integrated into existing systems4 7,h7 ,other finance and accounting systems1 or expanded capability1 that could be integrated into existing systems4 7,i7 ,systems supporting industrial base and supply chain visibility1 analytics1 and management4 #bbb4 ,update to plans and strategies for artificial intelligence 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 establish and document procedures1 including timelines1 for the periodic review of the #bjah ,department of ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,strategy1 or any successor strategy1 and associated annexes of the military departments to assess the implementation of the strategy and whether any revision is necessary2 7#b7 issue ,department of ,defense-wide guidance that defines outcomes of near-term and long-term strategies and plans relating to-- 7,a7 the adoption of artificial intelligence2 7,b7 adoption and enforcement of policies on the ethical use of artificial intelligence systems2 and 7,c7 the identification and mitigation of bias in artificial intelligence algorithms2 7#c7 issue ,department-wide guidance regarding-- 7,a7 methods to monitor accountability for artificial intelligence-related activity1 including artificial intelligence performance indicators and metrics2 7,b7 means to enforce and update ethics policy and guidelines across all adopted artificial intelligence systems2 and 7,c7 means to identify1 monitor1 and mitigate bias in artificial intelligence algorithms2 7#d7 develop a strategic plan for the development1 use1 and cybersecurity of generative artificial intelligence1 including a policy for use of1 and defense against adversarial use of1 generative artificial intelligence2 7#e7 assess technical workforce needs across the future years defense plan to support the continued development of artificial intelligence capabilities1 including recruitment and retention policies and programs2 7#f7 assess the availability and adequacy of the basic artificial intelligence training and education curricula available to the broader ,department civilian workforce and military personnel to promote artificial intelligence literacy to the nontechnical workforce and senior leadership with responsibilities adjacent to artificial intelligence technical development2 7#g7 develop and issue a timeline and guidance for the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department and the ,secretaries of the military departments to establish a common terminology for artificial intelligence-related activities2 7#h7 develop and implement a plan to protect and secure the integrity1 availability1 and privacy of artificial intelligence systems and models1 including large language models1 data libraries1 data repositories1 and algorithms1 in training1 development1 and production environments2 7#i7 develop and implement a plan-- 7,a7 to identify commercially available and relevant large language models2 and 7,b7 to make those available1 as appropriate1 on classified networks2 7#aj7 develop a plan to defend the people1 organizations1 and systems of the ,department against adversarial artificial intelligence1 including identification of organizations within the ,department that could provide red teams capabilities for operational and developmental needs2 7#aa7 develop and implement a policy for use by contracting officials to protect the intellectual property of commercial entities that provide their artificial intelligence algorithms to a ,department repository established pursuant to section #bcb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note71 including policy for how to address data rights in situations in which government and commercial intellectual property may be mixed when such artificial intelligence algorithms are deployed in an operational environment2 7#ab7 issue guidance and directives for how the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department will exercise authority to access1 control1 and maintain1 on behalf of the ,secretary1 data collected1 acquired1 accessed1 or utilized by ,department components consistent with section #aeac of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note72 and 7#ac7 clarify guidance on the instances for and role of human intervention and oversight in the exercise of artificial intelligence algorithms for use in the generation of offensive or lethal courses of action for tactical operations4 7b7 ,due date for procedures1 guidance1 plans1 assessment1 and timelines 7#a7 ,due date ,the ,secretary shall develop the procedures1 guidance1 plans1 assessment1 and timelines required under subsection 7a7 not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the procedures1 guidance1 plans1 assessment1 and timelines established1 issued1 carried out1 or developed under subsection 7a74 #bbc4 ,western regional range complex demonstration 7a7 ,demonstration required ,the ,secretary shall carry out a demonstration of a joint multi-domain nonkinetic testing and training environment across military departments by interconnecting existing ranges and training sites in the western ,states to improve joint multi-domain nonkinetic training and further testing1 research1 and development4 7b7 ,use of existing ranges and capabilities ,the demonstration carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall use existing ranges and range capability1 unless capability gaps are identified in the process of planning specific demonstration activities4 7c7 ,activities ,the demonstration carried out pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7#b7 ,electromagnetic warfare4 7#c7 ,operations in the information environment4 7#d7 ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control 7,,jadc#b74 7#e7 ,information warfare1 including the following3 7,a7 ,intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance4 7,b7 ,offensive and defense cyber operations4 7,c7 ,electromagnetic warfare4 7,d7 ,space operations4 7,e7 ,psychological operations4 7,f7 ,public affairs4 7,g7 ,weather operations4 7d7 ,timeline for completion of initial demonstration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall seek to complete an initial demonstration1 interconnecting two or more ranges or testing sites of two or more military departments in the western ,states1 subject to availability of appropriations1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 a phased implementation plan and design to connect ranges and testing sites in the western ,states1 including the initial demonstration required by subsection 7d72 7#b7 how the design architecture of the plan is in alignment with recommendations of the #bjbj ,department of ,defense ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy2 and 7#c7 how the design architecture will support high-periodicity training1 testing1 research1 and development4 7f7 ,definition ,in this section3 7#a7 ,information environment ,the term information environment means the aggregate of individuals1 organizations1 and systems that collect1 process1 and disseminate1 or act on information4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7g7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #bbd4 ,report on feasibility and advisability of establishing a quantum computing innovation center 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a quantum computing innovation center within the ,department of ,defense-- 7#a7 to identify and pursue the development of quantum computing applications to enhance military operations2 7#b7 to harness the talent and skills of physicists and scientists within the ,department to develop quantum computing applications2 and 7#c7 to coordinate and synchronize quantum computing research across the ,department4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the ongoing activities of the ,department that are part of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the plans of the ,department to develop quantum computing1 sensing1 and networking applications4 7#c7 ,the level of funding and resources invested by the ,department to enable quantum military applications4 7#d7 ,any established metrics or performance indicators to track the progress of quantum technology developments4 7#e7 ,the extent to which the ,department is partnering with commercial entities engaging in quantum research and development4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of any plans establishing how commercial advances in quantum technology can be leveraged for military operations4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the maturity of ,united ,states competitor efforts to develop quantum applications for adversarial use4 7#h7 ,an assessment of any processes to harmonize or coordinate activities across the ,department to develop quantum computing applications4 7#i7 ,an evaluation of any ,department-issued policy guidance regarding quantum computing applications4 7#aj7 ,an evaluation of any ,department plans to defend against adversarial use of quantum computing applications4 #bbe4 ,briefing on the impediments to the transition of the ,semantic ,forensics program to operational use 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall1 in consultation with the ,office of ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense and the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 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 impediments to the transition of the ,semantic ,forensics program to operational use4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing provided pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identification of policy and legal challenges associated with the transition described in subsection 7a7 and implementation of the ,semantic ,forensics program1 including with respect to the use and operational testing of publicly available information4 7#b7 ,identification of other ,federal agencies with legal authorities that may be able to resolve the challenges identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,recommendations for legislative or administrative action to mitigate the challenges identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #bbf4 ,annual report on ,department of ,defense hypersonic capability funding and investment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a of fiscal year #bjbd and ,march #a of each of fiscal year thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on funding and investments of the ,department of ,defense relating to hypersonic capabilities1 including with respect to procurement1 research1 development1 operations1 and maintenance of offensive and defensive hypersonic weapons4 7b7 ,requirements ,each report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include cost data on the vehicles1 testing1 hypersonic sensors1 command and control architectures1 infrastructure1 testing infrastructure1 software1 workforce1 training1 ranges1 integration costs1 and such other items as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 7#b7 disaggregate information reported by offensive and defensive hypersonic capabilities2 7#c7 for research relating to hypersonic capabilities1 include the program element and the name of the entity that is conducting the research1 a description of the purpose of the research1 and any ,uniform ,resource ,locators to weapon programs associated with the research2 and 7#d7 to the degree applicable1 include all associated hypersonic program elements and line items4 7c7 ,form ,each report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #bbg4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel for office of ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness pending a plan for modernizing ,defense ,travel ,system 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for travel for the office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives supporting justification material underpinning the decision to cease current modernization efforts for the ,defense ,travel ,system 7,,dts71 and a plan going forward for modernizing or replacing such system 7b7 ,contents ,the justification material and plan described in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the documentation from the ,milestone ,decision ,authority 7,,mda7 justifying cancellation of the current modernization contract1 including-- 7,a7 specific metrics used to make that determination2 7,b7 a timeline for decisions leading to the final cancellation2 7,c7 notification from the military departments when they were unable to make the desired usage rates using the current modernization prototype2 7,d7 identification of system requirements for audit readiness1 as well as interface needs for other enterprise resource planning systems1 in the current modernization contract2 and 7,e7 alternatives considered prior to cancellation4 7#b7 ,an assessment by the ,cost ,assessment of ,program ,evaluation office comparing-- 7,a7 costs of continuing with the current modernization prototype across the future years defense plan 7,,fydp72 and 7,b7 costs of sustainment of the ,defense ,travel ,system across the future years defense plan1 factoring potential costs of restarting modernization efforts4 7#c7 ,a description from the ,milestone ,decision ,authority on what the current plan is for modernizing the ,defense ,travel ,system1 including timelines and potential costs4 #bbh4 ,annual report on unfunded priorities for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbb;d the following new section3 #bbb;e4 ,unfunded priorities for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the unfunded priorities of the ,department of ,defense-wide research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities4 7b7 ,contents 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall specify1 for each unfunded priority covered by such report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary description of such priority1 including the objectives to be achieved if such priority is funded 7whether in whole or in part74 7,b7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,account information with respect to such priority1 including the following 7as applicable73 7i7 ,line ,item ,number 7,,lin7 for applicable procurement accounts4 7ii7 ,program ,element 7,,pe7 number for applicable research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts4 7#b7 ,prioritization of priorities ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall present the unfunded priorities covered by such report in order of urgency of priority4 7c7 ,exclusion of priorities covered in other reports ,the report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall not include unfunded priorities or requirements covered in reports submitted under-- 7#a7 section #bbb;a or #bbb;b2 or 7#b7 section #bhjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbb;a note74 7d7 ,form ,each report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in classified format1 but the ,secretary may also submit an unclassified version as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,unfunded priority defined ,in this section1 the term unfunded priority1 in the case of a fiscal year1 means a program1 activity1 or mission requirement1 that-- 7#a7 is not funded in the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca2 and 7#b7 would have been recommended for funding through that budget if-- 7,a7 additional resources had been available for the budget to fund the program1 activity1 or mission requirement2 or 7,b7 the program1 activity1 or mission requirement has emerged since the budget was formulated4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #i of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbb;d the following new item3 #bbb;e4 ,annual report on unfunded priorities for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities4 4 #bbi4 ,establishment of technology transition program for strategic nuclear deterrence 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command may1 through the use of a partnership intermediary1 establish a program-- 7#a7 to carry out technology transition1 digital engineering projects1 and other innovation activities supporting the ,air ,force nuclear enterprise2 and 7#b7 to discover capabilities that have the potential to generate life-cycle cost savings and provide data-driven approaches to resource allocation4 7b7 ,termination ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 7c7 ,partnership intermediary defined ,the term partnership intermediary has the meaning given the term in section #bc7;c7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgae7;c774 #bcj4 ,review of artificial intelligence investment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 review the current investment into applications of artificial intelligence to the platforms1 processes1 and operations of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 categorize the types of artificial intelligence investments by categories including but not limited to the following3 7,a7 ,automation4 7,b7 ,machine learning4 7,c7 ,autonomy4 7,d7 ,robotics4 7,e7 ,deep learning and neural network4 7,f7 ,natural language processing4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the completion of the review and categorization required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the review and any action taken or proposed to be taken by the ,secretary to address such findings2 and 7#b7 an evaluation of how the findings of the ,secretary align with stated strategies of the ,department of ,defense with regard to artificial intelligence and performance objectives established in the ,department of ,defense ,data1 ,analytics1 and ,artificial ,intelligence ,adoption ,strategy4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd 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 ,requirement for approval by ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment of any waiver for a system that does not meet fuel efficiency key performance parameter ,section #ccb7;b7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,waiver of fuel efficiency key performance parameter 7,a7 ,in general ,the fuel efficiency key performance parameter implemented under paragraph 7#a7 may be waived for a system only if such waiver is approved by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,b7 ,nondelegation ,the waiver authority under subparagraph 7,a7 may not be delegated4 4 #cab4 ,improvement and codification of ,sentinel ,landscapes ,partnership program authority 7a7 ,codification of existing statute ,section #cag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhd;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by transferring such section to appear after section #bfib of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 by redesignating such section as section #bfic2 and 7#c7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 #bfic4 ,sentinel ,landscapes ,partnership 4 7b7 ,improvements to ,sentinel ,landscapes ,partnership program ,section #bfic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as transferred and redesignated by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking and the ,secretary of the ,interior and inserting 1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 may1 as the ,secretaries and inserting the ,secretary of the ,interior1 and the heads of other ,federal departments and agencies that elect to become full partners may1 as they2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,coordination of activities ,the ,secretaries and the heads of ,federal departments and agencies1 in carrying out this section1 may coordinate actions between their departments and agencies and with other ,federal1 ,state1 interstate1 and local agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 and private entities to more efficiently work together for the mutual benefit of conservation1 resilience1 working lands1 and national defense1 and to encourage owners and managers of land to engage in voluntary land management1 resilience1 and conservation activities that contribute to the sustainment of military installations1 ,state-owned ,national ,guard installations1 and associated airspace4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking the first sentence and inserting ,the ,secretaries and the heads of ,federal departments and agencies1 in carrying out this section1 may give to any eligible owner or manager of land within a designated sentinel landscape priority consideration for participation in any easement1 grant1 or assistance programs administered by that ,secretary or head42 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking eligible landowner or agricultural producer and inserting eligible owner or manager of land2 and 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to require an owner or manager of land1 including a private landowner or agricultural producer1 to participate in any land management1 resilience1 or conservation activity under this section4 2 7#g7 in subsection 7g71 as redesigned by paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #fgj7a7 of title #af1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting section #ajj7a7 of the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj7a772 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #fgj7c7 of title #af1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting section #ajj7c7 of the ,sikes ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj7c772 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 the publicly and privately owned lands that serve to protect and support the rural economy1 the natural environment1 outdoor recreation1 and the national defense missions of a military installation or ,state-owned ,national ,guard installation4 4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #aei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bfib the following new item3 #bfic4 ,sentinel ,landscapes ,partnership4 4 #cac4 ,modification of definition of sustainable aviation fuel for purpose of pilot program on use of such fuel ,section #cbd7;g7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#a7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7 of this section1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,the term applicable material means-- 7,a7 monoglycerides1 diglycerides1 and triglycerides2 7,b7 free fatty acids2 or 7,c7 fatty acid esters4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,the term biomass has the meaning given that 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 any sustainable aviation fuel1 the percentage reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions achieved by such fuel as compared with petroleum-based aviation fuel1 as determined in accordance with-- 7,a7 the most recent ,carbon ,offsetting and ,reduction ,scheme for ,international ,aviation that has been adopted1 as of the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 by the ,international ,civil ,aviation ,organization with the agreement of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 the most recent determinations1 as of the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 under the ,greenhouse gases1 ,regulated ,emissions1 and ,energy use in ,transportation 7,,greet7 model developed by ,argonne ,national ,laboratory4 7#e7 ,the term sustainable aviation fuel means liquid fuel1 the portion of which is not kerosene1 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 that is not biomass2 7,c7 is not derived from palm fatty acid distillates or petroleum2 and 7,d7 has been certified pursuant to a scheme or model under paragraph 7#d7 as having a lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction percentage of not less than #ej percent4 4 #cad4 ,payment to ,environmental ,protection ,agency of stipulated penalties in connection with ,naval ,air ,station ,moffett ,field1 ,california 7a7 ,authority to transfer funds 7#a7 ,transfer amount 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may transfer an amount not to exceed #dch1bej to the ,hazardous ,substance ,superfund established under section #iejg of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf1 in accordance with section #bgjc7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,inapplicability of limitation ,any transfer under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be made without regard to section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,source of funds ,any transfer under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be made using funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbd for the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account established under section #bijf7;a7 of the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note74 7b7 ,purpose of transfer ,any transfer under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 shall be for the purpose of satisfying a stipulated penalty assessed by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency on ,may #d1 #bjah1 regarding former ,naval ,air ,station1 ,moffett ,field1 ,california1 under the ,federal ,facility ,agreement for ,naval ,air ,station1 ,moffett ,field1 which was entered into between the ,navy and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency in #aiij pursuant to section #abj of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj74 7c7 ,acceptance of payment ,if the ,secretary of the ,navy makes a transfer under subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall accept the amount transferred as payment in full of the penalty described in subsection 7b74 #cae4 ,technical assistance for communities and individuals potentially affected by releases at current and former ,department of ,defense facilities 7a7 ,technical assistance for navigation of response actions 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and subject to such amounts as are provided in appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,local ,defense ,community ,cooperation1 shall furnish technical assistance services described in paragraph 7#c7 through the ,technical ,assistance for ,public ,participation 7,,tapp7 ,program of the ,department of ,defense to communities1 or individuals who are members thereof1 that have been affected by a release of a pollutant affirmatively determined to have originated from a facility under the jurisdiction of1 or formerly used by or under the jurisdiction of1 the ,department4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,local ,defense ,community ,cooperation1 may furnish technical assistance services pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 through a ,federal interagency agreement1 a private service provider1 or a cooperative agreement entered into with a nonprofit organization4 7#c7 ,services provided ,the technical assistance services described in this paragraph are services to improve public participation in1 or assist in the navigation of1 environmental response efforts1 including-- 7,a7 the provision of advice and guidance to a community or individual specified in paragraph 7#a7 regarding additional technical assistance with respect to which such community or individual may be eligible 7including pursuant to subsection 7b772 7,b7 the interpretation of site-related documents2 7,c7 the interpretation of health-related information2 7,d7 assistance with the preparation of public comments2 and 7,e7 the development of outreach materials to improve public participation4 7b7 ,grants for technical assistance 7#a7 ,authority ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and subject to such amounts as are provided in appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,local ,defense ,community ,cooperation1 shall administer a grant program under which the ,director may award a grant to a community1 or individuals who are members thereof1 that have been affected by a release of a pollutant affirmatively determined to have originated from a facility under the jurisdiction of1 or formerly used by or under the jurisdiction of1 the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,use of amounts ,funds provided under a grant awarded pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 in connection with a release of a pollutant at a facility may be used by the grant recipient only to obtain technical assistance and services for public participation in various stages of the processes of response1 remediation1 and removal actions at the facility1 including-- 7,a7 interpreting the nature of the release1 including monitoring and testing plans and reports associated with site assessment and characterization at the facility2 7,b7 interpreting documents1 plans1 proposed actions1 and final decisions related to-- 7i7 an interim remedial action2 7ii7 a remedial investigation or feasibility study2 7iii7 a record of decision2 7iv7 a remedial design2 7v7 the selection and construction of remedial action2 7vi7 operation and maintenance2 and 7vii7 a five-year review at the facility4 7,c7 a removal action at such facility2 and 7,d7 services specified under subsection 7a77#c74 7c7 ,prohibition on use of amounts ,none of the amounts made available under this section may be used for the purpose of conducting-- 7#a7 lobbying activities2 or 7#b7 legal challenges of final decisions of the ,department of ,defense4 ,c ,treatment of ,perfluoroalkyl ,substances and ,polyfluoroalkyl ,substances #cba4 ,treatment of certain materials contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may treat covered materials1 including soils that have been contaminated with ,,pfas1 until the date on which the ,secretary adopts the final rule required under section #cdc7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note7 if the treatment of such materials occurs through the use of remediation or disposal technology approved by the relevant ,federal regulatory agency4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms covered material and ,,pfas have the meanings given those terms in section #cdc7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note74 #cbb4 ,increase of transfer authority for funding of study and assessment on health implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination in drinking water by ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry ,section #caf7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #acej71 as amended by section #cae7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agac71 section #cba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #acjg71 section #ccg of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cecc71 section #cdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afdc71 and section #cdb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 ,without regard to section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer not more than #e1jjj1jjj during fiscal year #bjbd to the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to pay for the study and assessment required by this section4 4 #cbc4 ,modification of authority for environmental restoration projects at ,national ,guard facilities 7a7 ,clarification of definition of ,national ,guard facilities ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #bgjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,state-owned2 7#b7 by striking owned and operated by a ,state when such land is2 and 7#c7 by striking even though such land is not under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense4 and inserting without regard to-- 7,a7 the owner or operator of the facility2 or 7,b7 whether the facility is under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense or a military department4 4 7b7 ,inclusion under ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program ,section #bgja7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by striking ,state-owned4 7c7 ,response actions at ,national ,guard facilities ,section #bgja7;c77#a77;,d7 of such title is amended by striking ,state-owned4 7d7 ,services of other entities ,section #bgja7;d77#a7 of such title is amended1 in the second sentence1 by inserting or at a ,national ,guard facility before the period at the end4 7e7 ,environmental restoration accounts ,section #bgjc7;g77#a7 of such title is amended by inserting 1 a ,national ,guard facility1 after ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #bgjg of such title is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,reference update ,section #cde7;f77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgae note7 is amended by striking facility where military activities are conducted by the ,national ,guard of a ,state pursuant to section #bgjg7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting ,national ,guard facility1 as such term is defined in section #bgjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cbd4 ,limitation on availability of travel funds until submittal of plan for restoring data sharing on testing of water for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,in general ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for operation and maintenance1 defense-wide1 for travel for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment submits to the congressional defense committees a plan to restore data sharing pertaining to the testing of water for perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 as required under section #cde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgae note71 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan to restore data sharing with each relevant ,state agency tasked with regulation of environmental contamination by perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in each ,state or territory of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a plan to restore data sharing with restoration advisory boards established under section #bgje7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,information on the geographic specificity of the data to be provided under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and a timeline for the implementation of the plans under such paragraphs4 7b7 ,inability to meet transparency requirements ,if the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines that they are unable to meet the requirements under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on the rationale for why the restoration of data sharing required under such subsection is not possible1 including a description of any legislative action required to restore such data sharing4 #cbe4 ,dashboard of funding relating to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the submission to ,congress by the ,president of the annual budget of the ,department of ,defense for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a separate budget justification document that consolidates all information pertaining to activities of the ,department of ,defense relating to perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including funding for and descriptions of-- 7#a7 research and development efforts2 7#b7 testing2 7#c7 remediation2 7#d7 contaminant disposal2 and 7#e7 community outreach4 #cbf4 ,report on schedule and cost estimates for completion of testing and remediation of contaminated sites and publication of cleanup information 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and once every two years thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing-- 7,a7 a proposed schedule for the completion of testing and remediation activities1 including remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 at military installations1 facilities of the ,national ,guard1 and formerly used defense sites in the ,united ,states where the ,secretary obligated funding for environmental restoration activities in fiscal year #bjbb2 7,b7 detailed cost estimates to complete such activities1 if such estimates are available2 and 7,c7 if such estimates are not available1 estimated costs to complete such activities based on historical costs of remediation for-- 7i7 sites remediated under the ,defense ,environmental ,restoration ,program under section #bgja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 other ,federally-funded sites2 or 7iii7 privately-funded sites4 7#b7 ,inclusion of remedial investigations and feasibility studies ,the schedule and cost estimates required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a schedule and estimated costs for the completion of remedial investigations and feasibility studies at all sites covered under such paragraph for which such investigations and studies are anticipated or planned4 7#c7 ,military installation defined ,in this subsection1 the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja7;c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,publication of information ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish on the publicly available website established under section #cca7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note7 timely and regularly updated information on the status of cleanup at sites for which the ,secretary has obligated amounts for environmental restoration activities4 #cbg4 ,modification of timing of report on activities of ,,pfas ,task ,force ,section #bgad7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking and quarterly thereafter1 and inserting and annually thereafter through #bjbi14 #cbh4 ,government ,accountability ,office report on testing and remediation of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than five years thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the state of ongoing testing and remediation by the ,department of ,defense of current or former military installations contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including-- 7#a7 assessments of the thoroughness1 pace1 and cost-effectiveness of efforts of the ,department to conduct testing and remediation relating to those substances2 7#b7 recommendations to improve those efforts2 and 7#c7 such other matters as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 ,d ,logistics and ,sustainment #cca4 ,assuring ,critical ,infrastructure ,support for ,military ,contingencies ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,establishment of pilot program ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to be known as the ,assuring ,critical ,infrastructure ,support for ,military ,contingencies ,pilot ,program4 7b7 ,selection of installations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,defense and ,hemispheric ,affairs1 shall select not fewer than four geographically diverse military installations at which to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,prioritization 7,a7 ,in general ,in selecting military installations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall give priority to any military installation that is a key component of not fewer than two ,contingency ,plans 7,c,o,n,p,l,a,ns7 or ,operational ,plans 7,o,p,l,a,ns71 with priority given to such plans in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command or the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7,b7 ,additional priority ,if two or more military installations are given equal priority under subparagraph 7,a71 priority for selection under paragraph 7#a7 shall be given to the military installations that are-- 7i7 connected to national-level infrastructure2 7ii7 located near a commercial port2 or 7iii7 located near a national financial hub4 7c7 ,activities ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,defense and ,hemispheric ,affairs1 shall-- 7#a7 without duplicating or disrupting existing cyber exercise activities under the ,national ,cyber ,exercise ,program under section #bbbj;,b of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ffe;h71 conduct cyber resiliency and reconstitution stress test scenarios through tabletop exercises and1 if possible1 live exercises-- 7,a7 to assess how to prioritize restoration of power1 water1 and telecommunications for a military installation in the event of a significant cyberattack on regional critical infrastructure that has similar impacts on ,state and local infrastructure2 and 7,b7 to determine the recovery process needed to ensure the military installation can function and support an overseas contingency operation or a homeland defense mission1 as appropriate2 7#b7 map dependencies of power1 water1 and telecommunications at the military installation and the connections to distribution and generation outside the military installation2 7#c7 recommend priorities for the order of recovery for the military installation in the event of a significant cyberattack1 considering both the requirements needed for operations of the military installation and the potential participation of personnel at the military installation in an overseas contingency operation or a homeland defense mission2 and 7#d7 create a lessons-learned database from the exercises conducted under paragraph 7#a7 across all installations participating in the pilot program to share with the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7d7 ,coordination with related programs ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,defense and ,hemispheric ,affairs1 shall ensure that activities under subsection 7c7 are coordinated with-- 7#a7 private entities that operate power1 water1 and telecommunications for a military installation participating in the pilot program under subsection 7a72 7#b7 relevant military and civilian personnel2 and 7#c7 any other entity that the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,homeland ,defense and ,hemispheric ,affairs determines is relevant to the execution of activities under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,assistant to the ,president for ,homeland ,security1 the ,national ,cyber ,director1 the head of any other relevant ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency1 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 and1 if appropriate1 relevant private sector owners and operators of critical infrastructure a report on the activities carried out under pilot program under subsection 7a71 including a description of any operational challenges identified4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical infrastructure ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given that term in the ,critical ,infrastructures ,protection ,act of #bjja 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaie;c74 7#b7 ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency ,the term ,sector ,risk ,management ,agency has the meaning given that term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fej74 #ccb4 ,strategy and assessment on use of automation and artificial intelligence for shipyard optimization 7a7 ,strategy ,the ,secretary of ,navy1 in coordination with the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program1 shall develop and implement a strategy to leverage commercial best practices used in shipyards to make operations more efficient and demonstrate a digital maintenance artificial intelligence platform that analyzes data on the maintenance and health of shipboard assets of the ,navy at shipyards1 which shall improve readiness of the ,armed ,forces1 predict and diagnose issues before they occur1 and lower maintenance costs4 7b7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,navy shall assess the costs of maintenance delays on shipboard assets of the ,navy and assess the potential cost savings of adopting artificial intelligence predictive maintenance technology techniques that help determine the condition of in-service equipment to estimate when maintenance should be performed rather than waiting until failure or end of life1 including-- 7#a7 an analysis of maintenance delays and costs due to unplanned and unpredicted maintenance issues2 7#b7 an evaluation of opportunities to demonstrate commercial best practices at shipyards1 including artificial intelligence technologies to ensure timely predictions for maintainers and planners at shipyards by connecting datasets1 executing models1 and providing outputs in near real-time2 7#c7 an identification of shipyard assets of the ,navy with sufficient data available to enable near-term demonstrations of artificial intelligence predictive maintenance and an estimate of resources needed within the ,navy to accelerate the demonstration of predictive artificial intelligence capabilities with respect to those assets2 and 7#d7 an identification of any policy or technical challenges to implementing artificial intelligence or machine learning for purposes of carrying out the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program4 7c7 ,briefing to committee ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the strategy developed by the ,secretary under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the results of the assessment under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 a plan to execute any measures pursuant to such assessment4 ,e ,briefings and ,reports #cda4 ,critical infrastructure conditions at military installations 7a7 ,plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the head of each military department1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan to implement a standardized system to measure and report on the condition and performance of1 level of investment in1 and any applicable risks to critical infrastructure systems owned by the ,federal ,government that-- 7#a7 have not been privatized pursuant to a conveyance under section #bfhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 are located on a military installation4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,february #a of the year immediately following the date on which the plan under subsection 7a7 is submitted1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the head of each military department1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a consolidated report on the condition of critical infrastructure systems owned by the ,federal ,government at military installations4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,installation-level critical infrastructure system data for each critical infrastructure system owned by the ,federal ,government located at a military installation that includes the following for each such system3 7i7 ,all instances of noncompliance with any applicable ,federal or ,state law 7including regulations7 with which the system has been required to comply during the preceding five-year period1 including information on any prior or current consent order or equivalent compliance agreement with any regulatory agency4 7ii7 ,the year of original installation of major critical infrastructure system components1 including treatment facilities1 pump stations1 and storage tanks4 7iii7 ,the average age of distribution system piping and wiring4 7iv7 ,the rate of system recapitalization1 represented as an annual percentage replacement rate of all critical infrastructure system assets4 7v7 ,the percentage of key system operational components inspected1 and determined through actual testing to be fully operational1 during the preceding one-year period1 including fire hydrants1 valves1 and backflow preventors4 7vi7 ,the absolute number1 and a normalized measure for comparative purposes1 of all unplanned system outages during the preceding one-year period4 7vii7 ,the absolute duration1 and a normalized measure for comparative purposes1 of all unplanned system outages during the preceding one-year period4 7viii7 ,the absolute number1 and a normalized measure for comparative purposes1 of all critical infrastructure system main breaks and leaks during the preceding one-year period4 7,b7 ,a standardized risk assessment for each military installation1 identifying the current and projected level of risk related to the following3 7i7 ,the ability to maintain compliance with all current and known future regulatory agency regulations and standards and all applicable regulations and policies of the ,department of ,defense and the military departments related to critical infrastructure1 and the ability to operate systems in accordance with accepted industry standards4 7ii7 ,the ability to maintain a consistent and compliant supply of water for current and projected future installation needs based on current and projected source water availability and quality1 including an assessment of source water contamination risks4 7iii7 ,the ability to withstand severe weather events1 including drought1 flooding1 and temperature fluctuations4 7iv7 ,the ability for utility industrial controls systems to maintain compliance with current and future cybersecurity standards and regulations4 #cdb4 ,report on establishing sufficient stabling1 pasture1 and training area for the ,old ,guard ,caisson ,platoon equines 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the results of a study to address the feasibility and advisability of establishing sufficient stabling1 pasture1 and training area for the equines in the ,caisson ,platoon of the #crd ,united ,states ,infantry 7commonly known as the ,old ,guard74 7b7 ,inclusion of recommendations ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 any recommendations determined necessary and appropriate by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to implement the plan required under section #cia7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bedi72 and 7,b7 to ensure proper animal facility sanitation for the equines in the ,caisson ,platoon of the #crd ,united ,states ,infantry2 and 7#b7 plans for the housing and care of such equines4 7c7 ,locations 7#a7 ,review of military construction authorization ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a review of all physical locations under consideration as stabling1 pasture1 or training area described in such subsection for any withdrawals or projects that would require individual military construction authorization4 7#b7 ,consideration ,in considering locations for stabling1 pasture1 or training area under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall consider all viable options within a reasonable distance to ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 7d7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each location under consideration as stabling1 pasture1 or training area described in such subsection-- 7#a7 a brief environmental assessment of the location2 7#b7 estimated costs for preparing the location for construction2 7#c7 a narrative of how the location will be beneficial and conducive the health of the equines in the ,caisson ,platoon of the #crd ,united ,states ,infantry2 7#d7 a narrative of how1 if necessary1 the location can be expanded2 and 7#e7 a narrative of how the location will affect community access to outdoor recreation4 #cdc4 ,quarterly briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleet of ,department of the ,navy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbc1 and quarterly thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the operational status of the amphibious warship fleet of the ,department of the ,navy4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to each amphibious warship1 the following3 7#a7 ,average quarterly ,operational ,availability 7,,ao74 7#b7 ,number of days underway as follows3 7,a7 ,training for the purpose of supporting ,mission ,essential ,tasks 7in this section referred to as ,,met7 of the ,marine ,corps1 including unit level well-deck or flight-deck operations training and ,amphibious ,ready ,group and ,marine ,expeditionary ,unit integrated training4 7,b7 ,deployed1 which shall not include scheduled or unscheduled in port maintenance4 7#c7 ,expected completion date for in-work and scheduled and unscheduled maintenance4 7#d7 ,an update on any delays in completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and casualty reports impacting the following3 7,a7 ,scheduled unit level well-deck and flight-deck operations training of the ,marine ,corps4 7,b7 ,,met certifications of the ,marine ,corps1 including mobility1 communications1 amphibious well-deck operations1 aviation operations1 and warfare training4 7,c7 ,composition and deployment dates of scheduled and deployed ,amphibious ,ready ,groups and ,marine ,expeditionary ,units4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,amphibious warship ,the term amphibious warship 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,,lsd7 that is included in the ,battle ,force ,inventory in accordance with instruction #ejcj4h;,d of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 or successor instruction4 7#b7 ,amphibious ,ready ,group2 ,marine ,expeditionary ,unit ,the terms ,amphibious ,ready ,group and ,marine ,expeditionary ,unit means a group or unit1 as the case may be1 that consists of a minimum of-- 7,a7 three amphibious assault ships 7general purpose7 7,,lha7 or amphibious assault ships 7multi-purpose7 7,,lhd72 and 7,b7 one amphibious transport dock 7,,lpd7 ,flight ,i4 #cdd4 ,briefing on plan for maintaining proficiency in emergency movement of munitions in ,joint ,region ,marianas1 ,guam ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall brief the congressional defense committees on a plan for maintaining the proficiency of the ,navy and the ,air ,force1 respectively1 in executing the emergency movement of munitions stored in weapons storage areas in ,joint ,region ,marianas1 ,guam1 onto aircraft and naval vessels1 including plans to regularly exercise such capabilities4 ,f ,other ,matters #cea4 ,continued designation of ,secretary of the ,navy as executive agent for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall continue1 through fiscal year #bjbd-- 7#a7 to perform the responsibilities of the ,department of ,defense executive agent for the ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school pursuant to section #ceb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 to provide such support1 as necessary1 for the continued operation of such school4 #ceb4 ,restriction on retirement of ,u-#bh ,aircraft ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used to retire ,u-#bh aircraft until the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command provides for intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance capacity and capability that is equal to or greater than such capacity and capability provided by the current fleet of ,u-#bh aircraft for such ,command4 #cec4 ,tribal liaisons 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each installation of the ,department of ,defense that has an ,indian ,tribe1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or ,tribal interests in the area surrounding the installation1 including if an ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization is historically or culturally affiliated with the land or water managed or directly impacted by the installation1 has a dedicated ,tribal liaison located at the installation4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d7;e7 of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7;e774 7#b7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given that term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 #ced4 ,limitation on use of funds to expand leased facilities for the ,joint ,military ,information ,support ,operations ,web ,operations ,center ,none of the amounts authorized by this ,act for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide to expand leased facilities for the ,joint ,military ,information ,support ,operations ,web ,operations ,center may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 submits to the congressional defense committees a validated manpower study for such center that includes the following3 7#a7 ,validated estimates of the number of personnel from the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command and the other combatant commands that will be housed in leased facilities of such center4 7#b7 ,an explanation of how such estimates are aligned with and support the priorities established by the national defense strategy under #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cee4 ,modifications to the ,contested ,logistics ,working ,group of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,expansion of working group 7#a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #bibf7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,a representative appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense from each of the following3 7i7 ,the ,defense ,logistics ,agency4 7ii7 ,the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 7iii7 ,the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency4 7iv7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 4 7#b7 ,timing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint the additional members of the working group required under paragraph 7#c77;,d7 of such section1 as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7b7 ,meetings ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,the working group under paragraph 7#a7 shall meet not less frequently than quarterly4 4 7c7 ,reports ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the working group under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains a description of any shortfalls in personnel1 equipment1 infrastructure1 energy and storage1 or capabilities required to support the operational plans of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #cef4 ,establishment of ,caisson ,platoon to support military and ,state funeral services 7a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,department of the ,army an equine unit1 to be known as the ,caisson ,platoon1 assigned to the #crd ,infantry ,regiment of the ,army1 for the purposes of conducting military and ,state funerals and for other purposes4 7b7 ,prohibition on elimination ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not eliminate the ,caisson ,platoon of the #crd ,infantry ,regiment of the ,army established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than every #ahj days thereafter until ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the health1 welfare1 and sustainment of military working equids4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the ability of the ,caisson ,platoon of the #crd ,infantry ,regiment of the ,army to support military funeral operations within ,arlington ,national ,cemetery1 including milestones associated with achieving full operational capability for the ,caisson ,platoon4 7,b7 ,an update on the plan of the task force of the ,army on military working equids to promote1 support1 and sustain animal health and welfare4 7,c7 ,an update on the plan of such task force to ensure that support by the ,caisson ,platoon of ,arlington ,national ,cemetery and ,state funerals is never suspended again4 #ceg4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending #cj-year shipbuilding plan that maintains #ca amphibious warships for the ,department of the ,navy 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbd for ,administration and ,servicewide ,activities1 ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,navy1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees a #cj-year shipbuilding plan that meets the statutory requirement in section #hjfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to maintain #ca amphibious warships4 7b7 ,amphibious warship defined ,in this section1 the term amphibious warship 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,,lsd7 that is included in the ,battle ,force ,inventory in accordance with instruction #ejcj4h;,d of the ,secretary of the ,navy1 or successor instruction4 #ceh4 ,modification of rule of construction regarding provision of support and services to non-,department of ,defense organizations and activities ,section #bjab7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,nothing in this section and inserting 7#a7 ,nothing in this section2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 before for response2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,funds available to the ,secretary of a military department for operation and maintenance for the ,innovative ,readiness ,training program may be expended under this section1 upon approval by the ,secretary concerned1 to assist in demolition1 clearing of roads1 infrastructure improvements1 and construction to restore an area after a natural disaster4 4 #cei4 ,modifications to military aviation and installation assurance clearinghouse for review of mission obstructions 7a7 ,projects proposed within two nautical miles of any active intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center ,section #ahc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or any active intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center after military training routes2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking or a ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense and inserting a ,deputy ,under ,secretary of ,defense1 or1 in the case of a geographic area of concern related to an active intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting 7,a7 ,the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 by inserting or antenna structure project after energy project2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense's finding of unacceptable risk to national security and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,any finding of unacceptable risk to national security by the ,secretary of ,defense under this paragraph 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a77i7 of this paragraph1 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 7i7 ,in the case of any energy project or antenna structure project with proposed structures more than #bjj feet above ground level located within two nautical miles of an active intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a finding of unacceptable risk to national security for such project if the mitigation actions identified pursuant to this section do not include removal of all such proposed structures from such project after receiving notice of presumed risk from the ,clearinghouse under subsection 7c77#b74 7ii7 ,clause 7i7 does not apply to structures approved before the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd or to structures that are re-powered with updated technology in the same location as previously approved structures4 4 7b7 ,inclusion of antenna structure projects 7#a7 ,in general ,such section is further amended-- 7,a7 by inserting or antenna structure projects after energy projects each place it appears2 and 7,b7 by inserting or antenna structure project after energy project each place it appears 7except for subsections 7e77#a7 and 7h77#b774 7#b7 ,antenna structure project defined ,section #ahc;a7h7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the term antenna structure project-- 7,a7 means a project to construct a structure located within two nautical miles of any intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center that is constructed or used to transmit radio energy or that is constructed or used for the primary purpose of supporting antennas to transmit or receive radio energy 7or both71 and any antennas and other appurtenances mounted on the structure1 from the time construction of the supporting structure begins until such time as the supporting structure is dismantled2 and 7,b7 does not include any project in support of or required by an intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility or control center4 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 #bjbd1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #deb1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cdb1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #agb1cjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #cbj1jjj4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #i1djj4 #djb4 ,end strength level matters ,section #aae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking not more than #b percent and inserting not more than #c percent2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 vary the end strength pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 for a fiscal year for the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary by a number not equal to more than #b percent of such authorized end strength2 7,b7 vary the end strength pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 for a fiscal year for the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary by a number not equal to more than #b percent of such authorized end strength2 and 7,c7 vary the end strength pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 for a fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of the reserve component of the armed force or forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary by a number equal to not more than #b percent of such authorized end strength4 4 #djc4 ,extension of additional authority to vary ,space ,force end strength ,section #djc7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbe4 ,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 #bjbd1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cbe1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #agd1hjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #eg1bjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #cc1fjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #aje1jjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #fi1fjj4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 #g1jjj4 7b7 ,end strength reductions ,the end strengths prescribed by subsection 7a7 for the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by-- 7#a7 the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component which are on active duty 7other than for training7 at the end of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component who are on active duty 7other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training7 without their consent at the end of the fiscal year4 7c7 ,end strength increases ,whenever units or individual members of the ,selected ,reserve for any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year1 the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves ,within the end strengths prescribed in section #daa7;a71 the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are authorized1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 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 #aj1cbg4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1cee4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #be1ccc4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1jjc4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 7a7 ,in general ,the minimum number of military technicians 7dual status7 as of the last day of fiscal year #bjbd 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 #g1iij4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #aj1iid4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #g1aaa4 7b7 ,limitation on number of temporary military technicians 7dual status7 ,the number of temporary military technicians 7dual status7 employed under the authority of subsection 7a7 may not exceed #be percent of the total authorized number specified in such subsection4 7c7 ,limitation ,under no circumstances may a military technician 7dual status7 employed under the authority of this section be coerced by a ,state into accepting an offer of realignment or conversion to any other military status1 including as a member of the ,active1 ,guard1 and ,reserve program of a reserve component4 ,if a military technician 7dual status7 declines to participate in such realignment or conversion1 no further action will be taken against the individual or the individual's position4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #bjbd1 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 #bjbd for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for military personnel1 as specified in the funding table in section #ddja4 7b7 ,construction of authorization ,the authorization of appropriations in subsection 7a7 supersedes any other authorization of appropriations 7definite or indefinite7 for such purpose for fiscal year #bjbd4 ,v ,military personnel policy ,a ,officer personnel policy #eja4 ,authorized strength3 general and flag officers on active duty 7a7 ,repeal of obsolete authority2 redesignation ,chapter #cb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by repealing section #ebf2 7#b7 by redesignating section #ebf;a as section #ebf2 7#c7 in the table of sections for such chapter1 by striking the item relating to section #ebf;a2 and 7#d7 in the section heading for section #ebf1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking after ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 7b7 ,increased authorized strength ,section #ebf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated and amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking after ,december #ca1 #bjbb12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bah and inserting #bai2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #adi and inserting #aej2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #agj and inserting #aga2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #fb and inserting #fd2 and 7#b7 by redesignating the second subsection designated as subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j74 7c7 ,repeal of exclusion of officers serving as lead special trial counsel from limitations on authorized strengths ,section #ejf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc is hereby repealed4 #ejb4 ,prohibition on appointment or nomination of certain officers who are subject to special selection review boards 7a7 ,officers on active-duty list ,section #fbh;a7a77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 shall not be forwarded for appointment or nomination to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,president1 or the ,senate1 as applicable4 4 7b7 ,officers on reserve active-status list ,section #adejb;a7a77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 shall not be forwarded for appointment or nomination to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,president1 or the ,senate1 as applicable4 4 #ejc4 ,exclusion of officers who are licensed behavioral health providers from limitations on active duty commissioned officer end strengths ,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 behavioral health providers1 including clinical psychologists1 social workers1 and mental health nurse practitioners4 4 #ejd4 ,updating authority to authorize promotion transfers between components of the same service or a different service 7a7 ,warrant officers transferred between components within the same or a different uniformed service ,section #egh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7d71 and subject to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in the case of a warrant officer who is selected for promotion by a selection board convened under this chapter1 and prior to the placement of the warrant officer's name on the applicable promotion list is approved for transfer to a new component within the same or a different uniformed service1 the ,secretary concerned may place the warrant officer's name on a corresponding promotion list of the new component without regard to the warrant officer's competitive category4 ,a warrant officer's promotion under this subsection shall be made pursuant to section #abbdb of this title4 4 7b7 ,officers transferred to reserve active status list 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fbd of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#b71 in the case of an officer who is selected for promotion by a selection board convened under this chapter1 and prior to the placement of the officer's name on the applicable promotion list is approved for transfer to the reserve active status list of the same or a different uniformed service1 the ,secretary concerned may place the officer's name on a corresponding promotion list on the reserve active-status list without regard to the officer's competitive category4 ,an officer's promotion under this subsection shall be made pursuant to section #adcjh of this title4 7f7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#c71 in the case of an officer who is placed on an all-fully-qualified-officers list1 and is subsequently approved for transfer to the reserve active status list1 the ,secretary concerned may place the officer's name on an appropriate all-fully-qualified-officers list on the reserve active status list4 ,an officer's promotion under this subsection shall be made pursuant to section #adcjh of this title4 4 7#b7 ,date of rank ,section #adcjh7;c7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary concerned may adjust the date of rank of an officer whose name is placed on a reserve active status promotion list pursuant to subsection 7e7 or 7f7 of section #fbd of this title4 4 #eje4 ,effect of failure of selection for promotion 7a7 ,effect of failure of selection for promotion3 captains and majors of the ,army1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the ,navy 7#a7 ,in general ,section #fcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force2 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,president approves the report of the board which considered him for the second time and inserting ,secretary concerned releases the promotion results of the board which considered the officer for the second time to the public4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #cf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #fcb and inserting the following new item3 #fcb4 ,effect of failure of selection for promotion3 captains and majors of the ,army1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force and lieutenants and lieutenant commanders of the ,navy4 4 7b7 ,retirement of regular officers of the ,navy for length of service or failure of selection for promotion ,section #hcgb7;a77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,president approves the report of the board which considered him for the second time and inserting ,secretary concerned releases the promotion results of the board which considered the officer for the second time to the public4 #ejf4 ,permanent authority to order retired members to active duty in high-demand1 low-density appointments 7a7 ,in general ,section #fhh;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,retired aviators3 temporary authority and inserting ,authority2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7f72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking limitations in subsections 7c7 and 7f7 and inserting limitation in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #fhh;a and inserting the following new item3 #fhh;a4 ,authority to order to active duty in high-demand1 low-density assignments4 4 #ejg4 ,waiver authority expansion for the extension of service obligation for ,marine ,corps cyberspace operations officers 7a7 ,required service ,section #fea7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or in the case of an unrestricted officer designated within a cyberspace occupational specialty before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 in the case of an unrestricted officer who has been designated with a cyberspace occupational specialty1 the period of obligated service specified in such contract or agreement4 4 7b7 ,minimum service requirement for certain cyberspace occupational specialties 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #cg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #fec the new following section3 #fed4 ,minimum service requirement for certain cyberspace occupational specialties 7a7 ,cyberspace operations officer ,the minimum service obligation for any member who successfully completes training in the armed forces in direct accession to the cyberspace operations officer occupational specialty of the ,marine ,corps shall be #h years4 7b7 ,service obligation defined ,in this section1 the term service obligation means the period of active duty or1 in the case of a member of a reserve component who completed cyberspace operations training in an active duty for training status as a member of a reserve component1 the period of service in an active status in the ,selected ,reserve1 required to be served after completion of cyberspace operations training4 4 7#b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter #cg is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fec the following new item3 #fed4 ,minimum service requirement for certain cyberspace occupational specialties4 4 #ejh4 ,removal of active duty prohibition for members of the ,air ,force ,reserve ,policy ,committee ,section #ajcje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking not on active duty both places it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting of the reserve components after among the members2 and 7,b7 by striking not on active duty4 #eji4 ,extension of authority to vary number of ,space ,force officers considered for promotion to major general ,subsection 7b7 of section #ejc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #afhj7 is amended by striking shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbb and inserting shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #eaj4 ,realignment of ,navy spot-promotion quotas ,section #fje7;g77#d77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #cbe and inserting #dbe4 #eaa4 ,modification of limitation on promotion selection board rates ,section #faf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the number and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the number2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,if a promotion zone established under section #fbc of this title includes less than #ej officers and is established with respect to promotions to a grade below the grade of colonel or ,navy captain1 the ,secretary concerned may authorize selection boards convened under section #faa7;a7 of this title to recommend for promotion a number equal to not more than #ajj percent of the number of officers included in such promotion zone4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking unless he and inserting unless the officer4 #eab4 ,time in grade requirements ,section #acje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by inserting or a ,marine ,corps ,marine ,gunner warrant officer in such grade1 after chief warrant officer1 ,w-#e12 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking when he and inserting when the warrant officer2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking as he and inserting as the ,secretary concerned2 and 7,b7 by striking after he and inserting after the warrant officer4 #eac4 ,flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ce of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #fja the following new section3 #fjb4 ,flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions ,the ,secretary of ,defense may extend or reduce the duration of an appointment made under section #aeb1 #aed1 #gjcc1 #hjcc1 #hjdc1 #ijcc1 and #ijhb of this title by up to six months if the ,secretary determines that such an extension or reduction is necessary either in the interests of national defense1 or to ensure an appropriate staggering of terms of senior military leadership4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ce of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fja the following new item3 #fjb4 ,flexibility in determining terms of appointment for certain senior officer positions4 4 ,b ,reserve component management #eba4 ,alternative promotion authority for reserve officers in designated competitive categories 7a7 ,in general ,part ,,iii of subtitle ,e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #adac ,alternative promotion authority for officers in designated competitive categories ,sec4 #aeaja4 ,officers in designated competitive categories4 #aeajb4 ,selection for promotion4 #aeajc4 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion4 #aeajd4 ,opportunities for consideration for promotion4 #aeaje4 ,promotions4 #aeajf4 ,failure of selection for promotion4 #aeajg4 ,retirement3 retirement for years of service2 selective early retirement4 #aeajh4 ,continuation on the ,reserve ,active-,status ,list4 #aeaji4 ,other administrative authorities4 #aeaaj4 ,regulations4 #aeaja4 ,officers in designated competitive categories 7a7 ,authority to designate competitive categories of officers ,each ,secretary of a military department may designate one or more competitive categories for promotion of officers under section #adjje of this title that are under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary as a competitive category of officers whose promotion1 retirement1 and continuation on the reserve active-status list shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter4 7b7 ,limitation on exercise of authority ,the ,secretary of a military department may not designate a competitive category of officers for purposes of this chapter until #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the designation of the competitive category4 ,the report on the designation of a competitive category shall set forth the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of officer requirements for officers within the competitive category4 7#b7 ,an explanation of the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to each particular grade1 and an estimate of promotion timing1 within the competitive category4 7#c7 ,an estimate of the size of the promotion zone for each grade within the competitive category4 7#d7 ,a description of any other matters the ,secretary considered in determining to designate the competitive category for purposes of this chapter4 #aeajb4 ,selection for promotion 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in this section1 the selection for promotion of officers in any competitive category of officers designated for purposes of this chapter shall be governed by the provisions under chapter #adjc of this title4 7b7 ,no recommendation for promotion of officers below promotion zone ,section #adcja7;d7 of this title shall not apply to the selection for promotion of officers described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,recommendation for officers to be excluded from future consideration for promotion ,in making recommendations pursuant to chapter #adjc of this title for purposes of the administration of this chapter1 a selection board convened under section #adaja7;a7 of this title may recommend that an officer considered by the board be excluded from future consideration for promotion under this chapter4 #aeajc4 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided by this section1 eligibility for promotion of officers in any competitive category of officers designated for purposes of this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of sections #adcja1 #adcjc1 and #adcjd of this title4 7b7 ,inapplicability of certain time-in-grade requirements ,sections #adcjc and #adcjd of this title shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,inapplicability to officers above and below promotion zone ,the following provisions of this title shall not apply to the promotion of officers described in subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,the reference in section #adcja7;b7 to an officer above the promotion zone4 7#b7 ,section #adcja7;d74 7d7 ,ineligibility of certain officers ,the following officers are not eligible for promotion under this chapter3 7#a7 ,an officer described in section #adcja7;c7 of this title4 7#b7 ,an officer not included within the promotion zone4 7#c7 ,an officer who has failed of promotion to a higher grade the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion for such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to section #aeajd of this title4 7#d7 ,an officer recommended by a selection board to be removed from consideration for promotion in accordance with section #aeajb7;c7 of this title4 #aeajd4 ,opportunities for consideration for promotion 7a7 ,specification of number of opportunities for consideration for promotion ,in designating a competitive category of officers pursuant to section #aeaja of this title1 the ,secretary of a military department shall specify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of the armed force concerned within the category for promotion to each grade above the grade of first lieutenant or lieutenant 7junior grade71 as applicable4 7b7 ,limited authority of secretary of military department to modify number of opportunities ,the ,secretary of a military department may modify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of an armed force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade1 as previously specified by the ,secretary pursuant subsection 7a7 of this subsection1 not more frequently than once every five years4 7c7 ,discretionary authority of ,secretary of defense to modify number of opportunities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may modify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of an armed force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade1 as previously specified or modified pursuant to any provision of this section1 at the discretion of the ,secretary4 7d7 ,limitation on number of opportunities specified ,the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of an armed force within a competitive category for promotion to a particular grade1 as specified or modified pursuant to any provision of this section1 may not exceed five opportunities4 7e7 ,effect of certain reduction in number of opportunities specified ,if1 by reason of a reduction in the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion under this section1 an officer would no longer have one or more opportunities for consideration for promotion that were available to the officer before the reduction1 the officer shall be afforded one additional opportunity for consideration for promotion after the reduction4 #aeaje4 ,promotions ,sections #adcjg through #adcag of this title shall apply in promotions of officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter4 #aeajf4 ,failure of selection for promotion 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in this section1 sections #adeja through #adeac of this title shall apply to promotions of officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter4 7b7 ,inapplicability of failure of selection for promotion to officers above promotion zone ,the reference in section #adeja of this title to an officer above the promotion zone shall not apply in the promotion of officers described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,special selection board matters ,the reference in section #adejb7;a77#a7 of this title to a person above the promotion zone shall not apply in the promotion of officers described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,effect of failure of selection ,in the administration of this chapter pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 an officer described in subsection 7a7 shall not be deemed to have failed twice of selection for promotion for purposes of section #adejb7;b7 of this title until the officer has failed selection of promotion to the next higher grade the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion to such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to section #aeajd of this title2 and 7#b7 any reference in sections #adejd through #adejf of this title to an officer who has failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade for the second time shall be deemed to refer instead to an officer described in subsection 7a7 who has failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade for the maximum number of times specified for opportunities for promotion to such grade within the competitive category concerned pursuant to such section #aeajd4 #aeajg4 ,retirement3 retirement for years of service2 selective early retirement 7a7 ,retirement for years of service ,sections #adejg through #adeae of this title shall apply to the retirement of officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter4 7b7 ,selective early retirement ,section #adaja7;b7 of this title shall apply to the retirement of officers described in subsection 7a74 #aeajh4 ,continuation on the ,reserve ,active-,status ,list ,sections #adgja through #adgjc of this title shall apply in continuation or retention on a reserve active-status list of officers designated for purposes of this chapter4 #aeaji4 ,other administrative authorities 7a7 ,in general ,the following provisions of this title shall apply to officers in competitive categories of officers designated for purposes of this chapter3 7#a7 ,section #adeah1 relating to continuation of officers to complete disciplinary action4 7#b7 ,section #adeai1 relating to deferment of retirement or separation for medical reasons4 7#c7 ,section #adgjd1 relating to the selective early removal from the reserve active-status list4 7#d7 ,section #adgje1 relating to the selective early retirement of reserve general and flag officers of the ,navy and ,marine ,corps4 #aeaaj4 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations regarding the administration of this chapter4 ,the elements of such regulations shall include mechanisms to clarify the manner in which provisions of other chapters of this part of the title shall be used in the administration of this chapter in accordance with the provisions of this chapter4 4 7b7 ,table of chapters amendment ,the table of chapters at the beginning of part ,,iii of subtitle ,e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #adac4 ,alternative promotion authority for officers in designated competitive categories#aeaja 4 #ebb4 ,selected ,reserve and ,ready ,reserve order to active duty to respond to a significant cyber incident ,section #abcjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for any named operational mission2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7j7 as subsections 7d7 through 7k71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,significant cyber incidents ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may1 without the consent of the member affected1 order any unit1 and any member not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit1 of the ,selected ,reserve or ,individual ,ready ,reserve to active duty for a continuous period of not more than #cfe days when the ,secretary of ,defense or1 with respect to the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating determines it is necessary to augment the active forces for the respective responses from the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,homeland ,security to a covered incident4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7 of this section1 by inserting or subsection 7c7 after subsection 7b72 7#e7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking ,whenever any and inserting 7#a7 ,whenever any2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,whenever any unit of the ,selected ,reserve or any member of the ,selected ,reserve not assigned to a unit organized to serve as a unit1 or any member of the ,individual ,ready ,reserve1 is ordered to active duty under authority of subsection 7c71 the service of all units or members so ordered to active duty may be terminated by-- 7,a7 order of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the ,department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 or 7,b7 law4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7k7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the term covered incident means-- 7,a7 a cyber incident involving a ,department of ,defense information system1 or a breach of a ,department of ,defense system that involves personally identifiable information1 that the ,secretary of ,defense determines is likely to result in demonstrable harm to the national security interests1 foreign relations1 or the economy of the ,united ,states1 or to the public confidence1 civil liberties1 or public health and safety of the people of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 a cyber incident involving a ,department of ,homeland ,security information system or a breach of a ,department of ,homeland ,security system that involves personally identifiable information that the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security determines is likely to result in demonstrable harm to the national security interests1 foreign relations1 or the economy of the ,united ,states or to the public confidence1 civil liberties1 or public health and safety of the people of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 a cyber incident or collection of related cyber incidents that the ,president determines is likely to result in demonstrable harm to the national security interests1 foreign relations1 or economy of the ,united ,states or to the public confidence1 civil liberties1 or public health and safety of the people of the ,united ,states2 or 7,d7 a significant incident declared pursuant to section #bbcc of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fgg;b74 4 #ebc4 ,mobilization of ,selected ,reserve for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands ,section #abcjd;b7b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 7#b7 by striking ,units and inserting 7,a7 ,except as provided under subparagraph 7,b71 units2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,in the event the ,president's budget is delivered later than ,april #ast in the year prior to the year of the mobilization of one or more units under this section1 the ,secretary concerned may submit to ,congress the information required under subparagraph 7,a7 in a separate notice4 4 #ebd4 ,alternating selection of officers of the ,national ,guard and the ,reserves as deputy commanders of certain combatant commands ,section #afd7;e77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,at least one deputy commander2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 ,in carrying out the requirement in subparagraph 7,a7 pertaining to the selection of an officer of the reserve component1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall alternate between selecting an officer of the ,national ,guard and an officer of the ,reserves no less frequently than every two terms4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subparagraph 7,b7 regarding the alternating selection of reserve component officers if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that such action is in the national interest4 4 #ebe4 ,grade of ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau ,section #ajeje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,grade and ,exclusion ,from ,general and ,flag ,officer ,authorized ,strength 7#a7 ,the ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau shall be appointed to serve in the grade of general4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate1 pursuant to subsection 7b7 of section #ebf;a of this title1 the position of ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau as one of the general officer and flag officer positions to be excluded from the limitations in subsection 7a7 of such section4 4 ,c ,general service authorities and military records #eca4 ,modification of limitation on enlistment and induction of persons whose score on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test is below a prescribed level ,section #ebj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the number of persons and inserting 7#a7 ,the number of persons2 7#b7 by striking may not exceed #bj percent and inserting may not exceed #d percent2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,upon the request of the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize an armed force to increase the limitation specified in paragraph 7#a7 to not exceed #bj percent of the total number of persons originally enlisted or inducted to serve on active duty 7other than active duty for training7 in such armed forced during such fiscal year4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not later than #cj days after using such authority4 4 #ecb4 ,non-medical counseling services for military families ,section #agha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,non-medical counseling services 7#a7 ,in carrying out its duties under subsection 7b71 the ,office may coordinate programs and activities to provide non-medical counseling services to military families through the ,department of ,defense ,military and ,family ,life ,counseling ,program4 7#b7 ,a mental health care professional described in paragraph 7#c7 may provide non-medical counseling services at any location in a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states1 without regard to where the professional or recipient of such services is located or delivery of such services is provided 7including face-to-face and telehealth71 if the provision of such services is within the scope of the authorized ,federal duties of the professional4 7#c7 ,a non-medical mental health professional described in this subsection is a person who is-- 7,a7 a currently licensed mental health care provider who holds a license that is-- 7i7 issued by a ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 recognized by the ,secretary of ,defense as an appropriate license for the provision of non-medical counseling services2 7,b7 a member of the armed forces1 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or a contractor designated by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 performing authorized duties for the ,department of ,defense under a program or activity referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,the authority under this subsection shall terminate three years after the date of the enactment of this subsection4 7#e7 ,in this subsection1 the term non-medical counseling services means mental health care services that are non-clinical1 short-term and solution focused1 and address topics related to personal growth1 development1 and positive functioning4 4 #ecc4 ,primacy of needs of the service in determining individual duty assignments 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #fgd the following new section3 #fge4 ,primacy of needs of the service in determining individual duty assignments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall make duty assignments of individual members based on the needs of the military services4 7b7 ,assignments based on service needs ,a servicemember's opinion on ,state laws shall not take precedence over the needs of the military services in determining individual duty assignments4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the ,secretaries of the military departments from considering the general preferences of members of the armed forces in making determinations about individual duty assignments4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #fgd the following new item3 #fge4 ,primacy of needs of the service in determining individual duty assignments4 4 #ecd4 ,requirement to use qualifications1 performance1 and merit as basis for promotions1 assignments1 and other personnel actions ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all promotions1 assignments1 and other personnel actions of the ,armed ,forces are based primarily on qualifications1 performance1 and merit4 #ece4 ,requirement to base treatment in the military on merit and performance 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces is the greatest civil rights program in the history of the world4 7#b7 ,former ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs ,general ,colin ,powell wrote that the military has given ,african-,americans more equal opportunity than any other institution in ,american society4 7#c7 ,today's ,armed ,forces is the most diverse large public institution in the country1 and brings together ,americans from every background in the service of defending the country4 7#d7 ,military readiness depends on the guarantee of equal opportunity1 without the promise of an equal outcome1 because warfare is a competitive endeavor and the nation's enemies must know that the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces is led by the best1 brightest1 and bravest ,americans4 7#e7 ,the tenets of critical race theory are antithetical to the merit-based1 all-volunteer1 military that has served the country with great distinction for the last #ej years4 7b7 ,definition of equity ,for the purposes of any ,department of ,defense ,diversity1 ,equity1 and ,inclusion directive1 program1 policy1 or instruction1 the term equity is defined as the right of all persons to have the opportunity to participate in1 and benefit from1 programs1 and activities for which they are qualified4 7c7 ,prohibitions 7#a7 ,directives ,the ,department of ,defense shall not direct or otherwise compel any member of the ,armed ,forces1 military dependent1 or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense to personally affirm1 adopt1 or adhere to the tenet that any sex1 race1 ethnicity1 religion or national origin is inherently superior or inferior4 7#b7 ,training and instruction ,no organization or institution under the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense may provide courses1 training1 or any other type of instruction that directs1 compels1 or otherwise suggests that members of the ,armed ,forces1 military dependents1 or civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense should affirm1 adopt1 or adhere to the tenet described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,distinctions and classifications 7,a7 ,in general ,no organization or institution under the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense shall make a distinction or classification of members of the ,armed ,forces1 military dependents1 or civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense based on account of race1 ethnicity1 or national origin4 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to prohibit the required collection or reporting of demographic information by the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,merit requirement ,all ,department of ,defense personnel actions1 including accessions1 promotions1 assignments and training1 shall be based exclusively on individual merit and demonstrated performance4 #ecf4 ,tiger team for outreach to former members 7a7 ,establishment of tiger team 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a team 7commonly known as a tiger team and referred to in this section as the ,tiger ,team7 responsible for conducting outreach to build awareness among former members of the ,armed ,forces of the process established pursuant to section #ebg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aeeb note7 for the review of discharge characterizations by appropriate discharge boards4 ,the ,tiger ,team shall consist of appropriate personnel of the ,department of ,defense assigned to the ,tiger ,team by the ,secretary for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,tiger team leader ,one of the persons assigned to the ,tiger ,team under paragraph 7#a7 shall be a senior-level officer or employee of the ,department who shall serve as the lead official of the ,tiger ,team 7in this section referred to as the ,tiger ,team ,leader7 and who shall be accountable for the activities of the ,tiger ,team under this section4 7#c7 ,report on composition ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report setting forth the names of the personnel of the ,department assigned to the ,tiger ,team pursuant to this subsection1 including the positions to which assigned4 ,the report shall specify the name of the individual assigned as ,tiger ,team ,leader4 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,tiger ,team shall conduct outreach to build awareness among veterans of the process established pursuant to section #ebg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj for the review of discharge characterizations by appropriate discharge boards4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in conducting activities under this subsection1 the ,tiger ,team ,leader shall identify appropriate external stakeholders with whom the ,tiger ,team shall work to carry out such activities4 ,such stakeholders shall include representatives of veterans service organizations and such other stakeholders as the ,tiger ,team ,leader considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,initial report ,not later than #baj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress the following3 7,a7 ,a plan setting forth the following3 7i7 ,a description of the manner in which the ,secretary1 working through the ,tiger ,team and in collaboration with external stakeholders described in paragraph 7#b71 shall identify individuals who meet the criteria in section #ebg7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj for review of discharge characterization4 7ii7 ,a description of the manner in which the ,secretary1 working through the ,tiger ,team and in collaboration with the external stakeholders1 shall improve outreach to individuals who meet the criteria in section #ebg7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj for review of discharge characterization1 including through-- 7,i7 obtaining contact information on such individuals2 and 7,,ii7 contacting such individuals on the process established pursuant to section #ebg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj for the review of discharge characterizations4 7,b7 ,a description of the manner in which the work described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 will be carried out1 including an allocation of the work among the ,tiger ,team and the external stakeholders4 7,c7 ,a schedule for the implementation1 carrying out1 and completion of the plan required under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,a description of the additional funding1 personnel1 or other resources of the ,department required to carry out the plan required under subparagraph 7,a71 including any modification of applicable statutory or administrative authorities4 7#d7 ,implementation of plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall implement and carry out the plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#c7 in accordance with the schedule submitted under subparagraph 7,c7 of that paragraph4 7,b7 ,updates ,not less frequently than once every #ij days after the submittal of the report under paragraph 7#c71 the ,tiger ,team shall submit to ,congress an update on the carrying out of the plan submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 of that paragraph4 7#e7 ,final report ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,tiger ,team shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a final report on the activities of the ,tiger ,team under this subsection4 ,the report shall set forth the following3 7,a7 ,the number of individuals discharged under ,don't ,ask1 ,don't ,tell or a similar policy prior to the enactment of ,don't ,ask1 ,don't ,tell4 7,b7 ,the number of individuals described in subparagraph 7,a7 who availed themselves of a review of discharge characterization 7whether through discharge review or correction of military records7 through a process established prior to the enactment of this ,act4 7,c7 ,the number of individuals contacted through outreach conducted pursuant to this section4 7,d7 ,the number of individuals described in subparagraph 7,a7 who availed themselves of a review of discharge characterization through the process established pursuant to section #ebg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 7,e7 ,the number of individuals described in subparagraph 7,d7 whose review of discharge characterization resulted in a change of characterization to honorable discharge4 7,f7 ,the total number of individuals described in subparagraph 7,a71 including individuals also covered by subparagraph 7,e71 whose review of discharge characterization since ,september #bj1 #bjaa 7the date of repeal of ,don't ,ask1 ,don't ,tell71 resulted in a change of characterization to honorable discharge4 7#f7 ,termination ,on the date that is #fj days after the date on which the final report required by paragraph 7#e7 is submitted1 the ,secretary shall terminate the ,tiger ,team4 7c7 ,additional reports 7#a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review of the consistency and uniformity of the reviews conducted pursuant to section #ebg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj4 7#b7 ,reports ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and each year thereafter for a four-year period1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the reviews under paragraph 7#a74 ,such reports shall include any comments or recommendations for continued actions4 7d7 ,don't ask1 don't tell defined ,in this section1 the term ,don't ,ask1 ,don't ,tell means section #fed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect before such section was repealed pursuant to the ,don't ,ask1 ,don't ,tell ,repeal ,act of #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-cba74 #ecg4 ,diversity1 equity1 and inclusion personnel grade cap 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may not appoint to1 or otherwise employ in1 any position with sole duties as described in subsection 7b7 a military or civilian employee paid annual pay at a rate that exceeds the equivalent of the rate payable for ,,gs-#aj1 not adjusted for locality4 7b7 ,covered duties ,the duties referred to in subsection 7a7 are as follows3 7#a7 ,developing1 refining1 and implementing diversity1 equity1 and inclusion policy4 7#b7 ,leading working groups and councils to developing diversity1 equity1 and inclusion goals and objectives to measure performance and outcomes4 7#c7 ,creating and implementing diversity1 equity1 and inclusion education1 training courses1 and workshops for military and civilian personnel4 7c7 ,applicability to current employees ,any military or civilian employee appointed to a position with duties described in subsection 7b7 who is paid annual pay at a rate that exceeds the amount allowed under subsection 7a7 shall be reassigned to another position not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,d ,military justice and other legal matters #eda4 ,establishment of staggered terms for members of the ,military ,justice ,review ,panel 7a7 ,appointment to staggered terms ,subsection 7b7 of section #idf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #adf of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,establishment of staggered terms ,notwithstanding subsection 7e71 members of the ,panel appointed to serve on the ,panel to fill vacancies that exist due to terms of appointment expiring during the period beginning on ,august #a1 #bjcj1 and ending on ,august #ca1 #bjcj1 shall be appointed to terms as follows3 7,a7 ,three members designated by the ,secretary of ,defense shall serve a term of two years4 7,b7 ,three members designated by the ,secretary of ,defense shall serve a term of four years4 7,c7 ,three members designated by the ,secretary of ,defense shall serve a term of six years4 7,d7 ,four members designated by the ,secretary of ,defense shall serve a term of eight years4 4 7b7 ,term2 vacancies ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,term2 vacancies 7#a7 ,term ,subject to subsection 7b77#d7 and paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of this subsection1 each member shall be appointed for a term of eight years1 and no member may serve more than one term4 7#b7 ,vacancy ,any vacancy in the ,panel shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 ,a member appointed to fill a vacancy in the ,panel that occurs before the expiration of the term of appointment of the predecessor of such member shall be appointed for the remainder of the term of such predecessor4 7#c7 ,availability of reappointment for certain members ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 a member of the ,panel may be appointed to a single additional term if-- 7,a7 the appointment of the member is to fill a vacancy described in subsection 7b77#d72 or 7,b7 the member was initially appointed to-- 7i7 a term of four years or less in accordance with subsection 7b77#d72 or 7ii7 fill a vacancy that occurs before the expiration of the term of the predecessor of such member and for which the remainder of the term of such predecessor is four years or less4 4 #edb4 ,technical and conforming amendments to the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,technical amendment relating to guilty pleas for murder ,section #iah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aah of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking he both places it appears and inserting such person2 and 7#b7 in the matter following paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period and inserting 1 unless such person is otherwise sentenced in accordance with a plea agreement entered into between the parties under section #hec;a 7article #ec;a744 7b7 ,technical amendments relating to the military justice reforms in the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#a7 ,article #af ,subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 of section #haf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #af of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by striking by the convening authority4 7#b7 ,article #be ,section #hbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #be of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking may1 after the findings are announced and before any matter is presented in the sentencing phase1 request1 orally on the record or in writing1 sentencing by the members and inserting shall be sentenced by the military judge2 and 7ii7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,in a capital case1 if the accused is convicted of an offense for which the court-martial may sentence the accused to death1 the accused shall be sentenced in accordance with section #hec7;c7 of this title 7article #ec7;c774 2 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking him and inserting the member being tried2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by striking his opinion and inserting the opinion of the convening authority2 and 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking he and inserting the member2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 by striking his authority and inserting the authority of the convening authority2 and 7ii7 by striking his staff judge advocate or legal officer and inserting the staff judge advocate or legal officer of the convening authority4 7c7 ,authority of special trial counsel with respect to certain offenses occurring before effective date of military justice reforms enacted in the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#a7 ,authority ,section #hbd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #eca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,special trial counsel authority over certain other offenses 7#a7 ,offenses occurring before effective date ,a special trial counsel may1 at the sole and exclusive discretion of the special trial counsel1 exercise authority over the following offenses3 7,a7 ,an offense under section #iag;a 7article #aag;a71 #iah 7article #aah71 section #iai 7article #aai71 section #ibj 7article #abj71 section #ibj;b 7article #abj;b71 section #ibj;c 7article #abj;c71 section #ibh;b 7article #abh;b71 or the standalone offense of child pornography punishable under section #icd 7article #acd7 of this title that occurred on or before ,december #bg1 #bjbc4 7,b7 ,an offense under section #ibe 7article #abe71 section #icj 7article #acj71 or section #icb 7article #acb7 of this title that occurred on or after ,january #a1 #bjai1 and before ,december #bh1 #bjbc4 7,c7 ,an offense under section #ibj;a 7article #abj;a7 of this title1 an offense under section #ibe 7article #abe7 of this title alleging an act of nonconsensual sodomy1 or the standalone offense of kidnapping punishable under section #icd 7article #acd7 of this title that occurred before ,january #a1 #bjai4 7,d7 ,a conspiracy to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 as punishable under section #hha of this title 7article #ha74 7,e7 ,a solicitation to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 as punishable under section #hhb of this title 7article #hb74 7,f7 ,an attempt to commit an offense specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 or 7,e7 as punishable under section #hhj of this title 7article #hj74 7#b7 ,effect of exercise of authority 7,a7 ,treatment as covered offense ,if a special trial counsel exercises authority over an offense pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the offense over which the special trial counsel exercises authority shall be considered a covered offense for purposes of this chapter4 7,b7 ,known or related offenses ,if a special trial counsel exercises authority over an offense pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the special trial counsel may exercise the authority of the special trial counsel under subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7c77#b7 with respect to other offenses described in that subparagraph without regard to the date on which the other offenses occur4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment to effective date ,section #eci;,c7a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note2 ,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended by striking and shall and inserting and1 except as provided in section #hbd;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bd;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 shall4 7d7 ,clarification of applicability of domestic violence and stalking to dating partners 7#a7 ,article #abh;b2 domestic violence ,section #ibh;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,any person and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,any person2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by inserting a dating partner1 after an intimate partner1 each place it appears2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section 7article71 the terms dating partner1 immediate family1 and intimate partner have the meaning given such terms in section #icj of this title 7article #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 7#b7 ,article #acj2 stalking ,section #icj of such title 7article #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or to his or her intimate partner each place it appears and inserting to his or her intimate partner1 or to his or her dating partner2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term dating partner1 in the case of a specific person1 means a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with such specific person based on a consideration of-- 7,a7 the length of the relationship2 7,b7 the type of relationship2 7,c7 the frequency of interaction between the persons involved in the relationship2 and 7,d7 the extent of physical intimacy or sexual contact between the persons involved in the relationship4 4 7e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7b7 and subsection 7c77#a7 shall take effect immediately after the coming into effect of the amendments made by part #a of subtitle ,d of title ,v of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 as provided in section #eci;,c of that ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note74 #edc4 ,annual report on initiative to enhance the capability of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent and combat child sexual exploitation ,in order to effectively carry out the initiative under section #eej;,d of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note prec471 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the following actions3 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report on the progress of the initiative carried out under such section1 outlining specific actions taken and planned to detect1 combat1 and stop the use of the ,department of ,defense network to further online child sexual exploitation 7,,cse74 7#b7 ,develop partnerships and execute collaborative agreements with functional experts1 including highly qualified national child protection organizations or law enforcement training centers with demonstrated expertise in the delivery of law enforcement training1 to identify1 investigate and prosecute individuals engaged in online ,,cse4 7#c7 ,establish mandatory training for ,department of ,defense criminal investigative organizations and personnel at military installations to maintain capacity and address turnover and relocation issues4 ,e ,member ,education1 ,training1 ,transition #eea4 ,future servicemember preparatory course 7a7 ,requirement ,if the number of nonprior service enlisted personnel covered under section #ebj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 exceeds #aj percent of the total number of persons originally enlisted in an ,armed ,force during a fiscal year1 the ,secretary concerned shall establish a future servicemember preparatory course within the ,armed ,force concerned4 7b7 ,purpose ,the course established under subsection 7a7 shall be designed to improve the physical and aptitude qualifications of military recruits4 7c7 ,criteria ,each course established under this section shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,enrollment ,all nonprior service enlisted persons whose score on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test is at or above the twentieth percentile and below the thirty-first percentile must be enrolled in the course prior to attending initial basic training4 7#b7 ,graduation requirement ,prior to attending initial basic training1 all enlisted persons attending the course established under this section must achieve a score that exceeds the thirty-first percentile of the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test4 7#c7 ,effect of course failure ,any enlisted person who fails to achieve course graduation requirements within #ahj days of enlistment shall be separated under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned4 #eeb4 ,determination of active duty service commitment for recipients of fellowships1 grants1 and scholarships ,section #bfjc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking at least three times the length of the period of the education or training4 and inserting determined by the ,secretary concerned4 ,notwithstanding sections #bjjd7;c71 #bjjd;a7f71 and #bjjd;b7e7 of this title1 the service obligation required under this subsection may run concurrently with any service obligations incurred under chapter #aja of this title in accordance with regulations established by the ,secretary concerned44 #eec4 ,military service academy professional sports pathway report and legislative proposal required 7a7 ,legislative proposal ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report including the following elements3 7#a7 ,a legislative proposal that would-- 7,a7 update and clarify the legislative framework related to the ability of military service academy graduates to pursue employment as a professional athlete prior to serving at least #e years on active duty2 and 7,b7 retain the existing requirement that all military service academy graduates must serve for #b years on active duty before affiliating with the reserves to pursue employment as a professional athlete4 7#b7 ,a description of amendments to current law that would be necessary to implement the legislative proposal described under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the following information3 7#a7 ,the name1 military service1 and sport of each military service graduate released or deferred from active service in order to participate in professional sports4 7#b7 ,a description of the sports career progress of each participant1 such as drafted1 signed1 released1 or returned to military service4 7#c7 ,a summary by participant of marketing strategy and recruiting related activities conducted4 7#d7 ,a description by participant of the assessments conducted by the military services to determine the recruiting value associated with approved releases from active duty4 7#e7 ,the current status of each participant1 including1 as appropriate1 affiliated franchise4 #eed4 ,community college ,enlisted ,training ,corps demonstration program 7a7 ,demonstration program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary concerned shall establish within each military department an ,enlisted ,training ,corps demonstration program for the purpose of introducing students to the military1 and preparing selected students for enlisted service in the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,location ,demonstration programs established under this section shall be located at a community or junior college4 ,no program may be established at a military college or military junior college as defined for purposes of section #bajg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,eligibility for membership ,to be eligible for membership in a program under this section1 a person must be a student at an institution where a unit of the ,enlisted ,training ,corps is located4 7c7 ,instructors ,the ,secretary concerned may assign as an instructor for a unit established under this section an individual eligible to serve as an instructor under section #baaa or section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,instructors who are not currently members on active duty shall be paid in a manner consistent with section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,financial assistance ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned may provide financial assistance to persons enrolled in a unit of the ,enlisted ,training ,corps in exchange for an agreement in writing that the person enlist in the active component of the military department concerned upon graduation or disenrollment from the community college4 ,financial assistance provided under this subsection may include tuition1 living expenses1 stipend1 or other payment4 7e7 ,curriculum ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that any programs created under this section include as part of the curriculum the following3 7#a7 ,an introduction to the benefits of military service4 7#b7 ,military history4 7#c7 ,military customs and courtesies4 7#d7 ,physical fitness requirements4 7#e7 ,instruction on ethical behavior and decisionmaking4 7f7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date specified by subsection 7g71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of the demonstration program required by this section4 7g7 ,sunset ,the requirements of this provision shall sunset on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #eee4 ,language training centers for members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense ,section #ebi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking may carry out a program and inserting shall carry out a program2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,contract authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into one or more contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants with private national organizations having an expertise in foreign languages1 area studies1 and other international fields1 for the awarding of grants to accredited universities1 senior military colleges1 or other similar institutions of higher education to establish and maintain language training centers authorized by subsection 7a74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking one year after the date of the establishment of the program authorized by subsection 7a7 and inserting #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd2 7,b7 by striking report on the program and inserting report on the ,language ,training ,center program2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,an assessment of the resources required to carry out the ,language ,training ,center program by year through fiscal year #bjbg4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,a recommendation whether the program should be continued and1 if so1 recommendations as to any modifications of the program and inserting ,recommendations as to any modifications to the ,language ,training ,center program4 #eef4 ,limitation on availability of funds for relocation of ,army ,,cid special agent training course 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for the ,army to relocate an ,army ,,cid special agent training course may be obligated or expended until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a separate report on any plans of the ,secretary to relocate an ,army ,,cid special agent training course1 including an explanation of the business case for any transfer of training personnel proposed as part of such plan2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the contents of the report specified in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term relocate1 when used with respect to an ,army ,,cid special agent training course1 means the transfer of such course to a location different than the location used for such course as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the term ,army ,,cid special agent training course means a training course provided to members of the ,army to prepare such members for service as special agents in the ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,division4 #eeg4 ,army ,physical ,fitness ,test 7a7 ,in general ,the physical fitness test of record for the ,united ,states ,army in compliance with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #acjh4jc1 or any successor regulation1 is the ,army ,physical ,fitness ,test according to the grading and evaluation scale as it existed on ,january #a1 #bjbj4 ,this test shall be the baseline test of physical fitness for members of the ,army and administered at least annually1 except when operational requirements or contingency operations would make such test administration impracticable4 7b7 ,updates and modifications ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,army may update1 replace1 or modify the events and scoring standards in the ,army ,physical ,fitness ,test as the needs of the ,army require after a robust pilot and testing period of at least #bd months4 ,such modifications shall not take effect until the date that is one year after the ,secretary of the ,army has provided a briefing on the planned changes to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,army from using the ,army ,combat ,fitness ,test1 or any other physical assessment the ,army may develop1 as a supplemental tool to assess physical fitness for all or parts of the force4 ,army ,commanders may also require higher standards than the ,army-wide grading scale for promotions1 awards1 schools and similar actions4 ,such supplemental assessment shall not constitute the baseline physical fitness assessment of record for the ,army unless it is incorporated into the ,army ,physical ,fitness ,test using the procedure described in subsection 7b74 #eeh4 ,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 #eei4 ,establishment of program to promote participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program using the authority provided under section #bajc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to promote the participation of foreign students in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7#b7 ,organization ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the commanders of the combatant commands1 the participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program1 and any other individual the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 shall be responsible for1 and shall oversee1 the ,program4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program is to promote the readiness and interoperability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of partner countries by providing a high-quality1 cost effective military-based educational experience for foreign students in furtherance of the military-to-military program objectives of the ,department of ,defense and to enhance the educational experience and preparation of future ,united ,states military leaders through increased1 extended interaction with highly qualified potential foreign military leaders4 7c7 ,activities 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 identify to the military services' ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program the foreign students who1 based on criteria established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary recommends be considered for admission under the ,program2 7,b7 coordinate with partner countries to evaluate interest in and promote awareness of the ,program2 7,c7 establish a mechanism for tracking an alumni network of foreign students who participate in the ,program2 and 7,d7 to the extent practicable1 work with the participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program and partner countries to identify academic institutions and programs that-- 7i7 have specialized academic programs in areas of study of interest to participating countries2 or 7ii7 have high participation from or significant diaspora populations from participating countries4 7d7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 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 strategy for the implementation of the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 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 whose students are selected to participate in the ,program4 7,b7 ,a list of additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other congressional support necessary to ensure the success of the ,program4 7,c7 ,a description of targeted partner countries and participant institutions in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps for the first three fiscal years of the ,program1 including a rationale for selecting such initial partners4 7,d7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,e7 ,a description of the mechanism for tracking the alumni network of participants of the ,program4 7,f7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #bj1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a report on the ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a narrative summary of activities conducted as part of the ,program during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,an overview of participant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps programs1 individuals1 and countries1 to include a description of the areas of study entered into by the students participating in the ,program4 7,c7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7f7 ,limitation on authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not use the authority provided under this section to pay for tuition or room and board for foreign students who participate in the ,program4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,program shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 #efj4 ,consideration of standardized test scores in military service academy application process ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 and the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy require the submission and consideration of standardized test scores as part of the their application processes4 #efj;,a4 ,extension of ,troops for ,teachers program to the ,job ,corps ,section #aaed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting s semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 a ,job ,corps center as defined in section #adg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting s semicolon2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 a ,job ,corps center as defined in section #adg of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#d77;,a77ii71 by inserting or ,job ,corps centers after secondary schools2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,e71 by inserting or ,job ,corps center after secondary school4 ,f ,military ,family ,readiness and ,dependents' ,education #efa4 ,pilot program on recruitment and retention of employees for child development programs 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may develop and implement a pilot program to assess the effectiveness of increasing compensation for employees of child development programs on military installations in improving the ability of such programs to recruit and retain such employees4 7b7 ,compensation ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide for the payment of compensation to employees of child development programs under the pilot program at a fair and competitive wage in keeping with market conditions4 7c7 ,selection of locations 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall select not fewer than five military installations for purposes of carrying out the pilot program4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting military installations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider military installations with child development programs-- 7,a7 with a shortage of qualified employees2 or 7,b7 subject to other conditions identified by the ,secretary that affect the ability of the programs to operate at full capacity4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary may prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,duration of pilot program ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the pilot program shall-- 7#a7 commence on the date on which the ,secretary prescribes regulations under subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 terminate on the date that is #c years after the date described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 when the pilot program commences in accordance with subsection 7e77#a71 brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7,a7 the military installations selected under subsection 7c7 for purposes of carrying out the pilot program2 and 7,b7 the data that informed those selections4 7#b7 ,final briefing ,if the ,secretary implements the pilot program authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #ahj days before the pilot program terminates in accordance with subsection 7e77#b71 brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the outcomes and findings of the pilot program1 including-- 7,a7 data collected and analyses conducted under the pilot program with respect to the relationship between increased compensation for employees of child development programs and improved recruitment or retention of those employees2 and 7,b7 any recommendations with respect to increases in compensation for employees of child development programs across the ,department of ,defense as a result of the pilot program4 7g7 ,child development program defined ,in this section1 the term child development program means a program to provide child care services for children1 between birth through #ab years of age1 of members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 #efb4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel 7a7 ,continuation of authority to assist local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces and ,department of ,defense civilian employees 7#a7 ,assistance to schools with significant numbers of military dependent students ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd by section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection 7a7 of section #egb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;b74 7#b7 ,local educational agency defined ,in this subsection1 the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #gjac7i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggac7i774 7b7 ,impact aid for children with severe disabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd pursuant to section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for payments under section #cfc of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7as enacted into law by ,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #aad ,stat4 #afed;,a-#gg2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;a74 7#b7 ,additional amount ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd 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 use by the ,secretary of ,defense to make payments to local educational agencies determined by the ,secretary to have higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the ,department's evaluation of each local educational agency with higher concentrations of military children with severe disabilities and subsequent determination of the amounts of impact aid each such agency shall receive4 #efc4 ,modifications to assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces with enrollment changes due to base closures1 force structure changes1 or force relocations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ege of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking year1 the local educational agency and all that follows through 7as determined and inserting year1 the local educational agency had 7as determined2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and by moving such paragraphs1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the left2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,local ,defense ,community ,cooperation1 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,method of disbursement ,the ,director shall make disbursements under paragraph 7#a7 using existing authorities of the ,office4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7h72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 and 7j7 as subsections 7h7 and 7i71 respectively4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director of the ,office of ,local ,defense ,community ,cooperation shall brief the ,committees of the ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 any additional authorities that would be helpful to the ,office in its efforts to better support local educational agencies2 and 7#b7 any actions taken to implement the recommendations outlined in the ,march #bjjh report entitled ,update to the ,report on ,assistance to ,local ,educational ,agencies for ,defense ,dependents ,education and required by section #egd7;c7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #abj ,stat4 #bbbg7 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of that ,act74 #efd4 ,assistance for military spouses to obtain doula certifications ,section #aghd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,doula certifications ,in carrying out the programs authorized by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide assistance to the spouse of a member of the armed forces described in subsection 7b7 in obtaining a doula certification provided by an organization that receives reimbursement under the extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project required by section #gdf of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgc note74 4 ,g ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps #ega4 ,expansion of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,president shall promulgate and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate2 and 7,b7 by striking maintained1 and shall provide and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting maintained42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and support not less than #c1djj1 and not more than #d1jjj1 units of the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7#b7 ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply-- 7,a7 if the ,secretary fails to receive an adequate number of requests for ,junior ,reserve ,officer's ,training ,corps units by public and private secondary educational institutions2 and 7,b7 during a time of national emergency when the ,secretaries of the military departments determine that funding must be allocated elsewhere4 4 #egb4 ,,jrotc program certification ,section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may suspend or place on probation a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps unit that fails to comply with provisions of the standardized memorandum of understanding required pursuant to subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter for four 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 including information on units suspended or placed on probation pursuant to this subsection and a justification for the reinstatement of any such unit4 7#c7 ,a unit may be placed on probation for a period of up to three years for failing to comply with the provisions of the standardized memorandum of understanding or any other requirement in this section4 ,a unit may be suspended if1 after the three-year probationary period1 such unit remains out of compliance with the requirements of this section1 and the ,secretary of the military department concerned determines that such suspension is necessary to mitigate program deficiencies or to protect the safety of program participants4 4 #egc4 ,memorandum of understanding required ,section #bjca7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e72 7#b7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7b72 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7,a7 and inserting 7i72 and 7,b7 by striking 7,b7 and inserting 7ii72 7#d7 by amending subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 the unit meets such other requirements as the ,secretary of the military department concerned proscribes in the memorandum of understanding required under this subsection42 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations establishing a standardized memorandum of understanding to be signed by the ,secretary of the military department concerned and each institution operating a unit under this section4 ,the memorandum shall address the following matters3 7,a7 ,a requirement for institutions to notify the appropriate armed force of allegations of misconduct against an instructor receiving retired or other pay from such armed force1 including procedures that would require such institutions to report allegations of sexual misconduct1 including harassment1 against an instructor1 within #dh hours of learning of such allegations2 7,b7 ,processes by which the military departments certify instructors1 including the conduct of appropriate background checks by the military service and the institution concerned4 7,c7 ,processes by which the military service will conduct oversight of their certified instructors1 including the requirement to recertify instructors not less often than once every five years4 7,d7 ,processes by which such institution's program will be inspected by the military department concerned prior to establishment of a new unit1 or not less often than once every four years in the case of units existing as of ,january #a1 #bjbd1 staggered as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,e7 ,a requirement that each institution certifies it-- 7i7 has created a process for students to report violations of their rights under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq471 as applicable1 and title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq471 including the rights of students to not be subject to discrimination or subject to retaliation for reporting a violation of those laws1 if such laws apply to the institution2 7ii7 has implemented policies ensuring students and instructors are notified of those rights1 as well as the process for reporting violations of those rights1 including information on available mandatory reporters1 if such laws apply to the institution2 7iii7 has implemented annual training to inform students of methods to prevent1 respond to1 and report sexual assault and harassment2 7iv7 agrees to report all allegations of violations described under this subparagraph to the military department concerned and1 if subject to the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,education1 the ,department of ,education's ,office of ,civil ,rights not less often than annually2 7v7 has developed processes to ensure that each student enrolled in a unit under this section has done so voluntarily2 and 7vi7 agrees to provide the data necessary to compile the report required under subsection 7j74 4 #egd4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor compensation ,section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 7#a7 ,instead of1 or in addition to1 detailing officers and noncommissioned officers on active duty under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,secretary of the military department concerned may authorize qualified institutions to employ1 as administrators and instructors in the program-- 7,a7 retired officers and noncommissioned officers whose qualifications are approved by the ,secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment2 7,b7 officers and noncommissioned officers who are separated with an honorable discharge within the past #e years with at least #h years of service and are approved by the ,secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment2 or 7,c7 officers and noncommissioned officers who are active participating members of the selected reserve at the time of application1 for purposes of section #aja7;d7 of this title1 and have not yet reached retirement eligibility and are approved by the ,secretary and the institution concerned and who request such employment4 7#b7 ,employment under this subsection shall be subject to the following conditions3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall pay to the institution an amount equal to one-half of the ,department's prescribed ,,jrotc ,standardized ,instructor ,pay ,scale 7,,jsips7 amount paid to the member by the institution for any period4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary concerned may pay to the institution more than one-half of the amount paid to the member by the institution if 7as determined by the ,secretary7-- 7i7 the institution is in an educationally and economically deprived area2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary determines that such action is in the national interest4 7,c7 ,payments by the ,secretary concerned under this subsection shall be made from funds appropriated for that purpose4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary concerned may require successful applicants to transfer to the ,individual ,ready ,reserve 7,,irr74 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7e7 and 7f72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively4 #ege4 ,annual report on allegations of sexual misconduct in ,,jrotc programs ,section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #egb of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter through ,march #ca1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on allegations of sexual misconduct1 sexual harassment1 and sex discrimination in ,,jrotc programs during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall set forth the following3 7,a7 ,the number of reported allegations of violations under title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 in school-affiliated ,,jrotc programs1 including-- 7i7 the number of such reported allegations that were investigated2 7ii7 the outcome of those investigations2 and 7iii7 the number of such reported allegations by ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or overseas location where these reports occurred4 7,b7 ,the number of reports that the ,department of ,defense or military services have received during the reporting period involving allegations of acts of violence1 including sexual abuse or harassment1 by instructors against students in the ,,jrotc program1 including-- 7i7 the offense involved2 7ii7 the military service involved2 7iii7 the number of instructors and number of allegations they each received2 7iv7 the number of reports of sexual misconduct and harassment that have been investigated2 7v7 the number of reports or investigations that have led to the removal of instructors from ,,jrotc programs2 and 7vi7 the number of such reported allegations by ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 or overseas location where these reports occurred4 7,c7 ,any steps the ,department of ,defense has taken to mitigate sexual misconduct and harassment in ,,jrotc programs during the preceding year4 7#c7 ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and may not be marked as controlled unclassified information4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall annually report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives regarding compliance with this subsection by the ,,jrotc program1 including an up-to-date report on the ,secretary's monitoring of such compliance4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary may seek the advice and counsel of the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services concerning the development and dissemination to the ,,jrotc program of best practices information about preventing and responding to incidents of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 and stalking1 including elements of institutional policies that have proven successful based on evidence-based outcome measurements4 7#f7 ,no officer1 employee1 or agent of an institution participating in any program under this chapter shall retaliate1 intimidate1 threaten1 coerce1 or otherwise discriminate against any individual for exercising their rights or responsibilities under any provision of this subsection4 4 #egf4 ,comptroller ,general report on efforts to increase transparency and reporting on sexual violence in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on efforts to increase transparency and reporting on sexual violence in the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a description of the following3 7#a7 ,the implementation of section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by sections #egb1 #egc1 and #ege of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the adequacy of the ,department of ,defense's vetting process for ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructors4 7#c7 ,the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,education's oversight of compliance of units with respect to title ,,ix of the ,education ,amendments of #aigb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #afha et seq47 and title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq474 7#d7 ,any changes in the numbers of sexual harassment1 assault1 or stalking incidents reported to institutions or law enforcement agencies4 7#e7 ,the sufficiency of military department unit inspections4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committeesmeans the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 ,h ,decorations and other awards1 miscellaneous reports and other matters #eha4 ,extension of deadline for review of ,world ,war ,i valor medals ,section #ehd7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #gbga note7 is amended by striking six years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #ehb4 ,prohibition on former members of the ,armed ,forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #di of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ihi4 ,prohibition on former members of the armed forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 a covered individual may not occupy a covered post-service position4 7b7 ,temporary waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process under which a covered individual may be granted a temporary waiver of the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if-- 7,a7 the individual1 or a ,federal agency on behalf of1 and with the consent of1 the individual1 submits to the ,secretary a written application for a waiver in such form and manner as the ,secretary determines appropriate2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that the waiver is necessary to advance the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,period of waiver ,a waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall apply for a period not exceeding #e years4 ,the ,secretary may renew such a waiver4 7#c7 ,revocation ,the ,secretary may revoke a waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 to a covered individual with respect to a covered-post service position if the ,secretary determines that the employment of the individual in the covered-post service position poses a threat to national security4 7#d7 ,notification 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary issues a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 or revokes a waiver under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives written notification of the waiver or revocation1 as the case may be4 7,b7 ,elements ,a notification required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,with respect to a waiver issued to a covered individual-- 7,i7 the details of the application1 including the position held by the individual in the armed forces2 7,,ii7 the nature of the post-service position of the individual2 7,,iii7 a description of the national security interests that will be advanced by reason of issuing such a waiver2 and 7,,iv7 the specific reasons why the ,secretary determines that issuing the waiver will advance such interests4 7ii7 ,with respect to a revocation of a waiver issued to a covered individual-- 7,i7 the details of the waiver1 including any renewals of the waiver1 and the dates of such waiver and renewals2 and 7,,ii7 the specific reasons why the ,secretary determined that the revocation is warranted4 7c7 ,certification of prohibition ,in implementing the prohibition under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall establish a process under which each member of the armed forces is1 before the member retires or is otherwise separated from the armed forces-- 7#a7 informed in writing of the prohibition1 and the penalties for violations of the prohibition2 and 7#b7 is required to certify that the member understands the prohibition and those penalties4 7d7 ,penalties ,in the case of a covered individual who knowingly and willfully fails to comply with the prohibition under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 as applicable-- 7#a7 withhold any pay1 allowances1 or benefits that would otherwise be provided to the individual by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 revoke any security clearance of the individual4 7e7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on covered post-service employment occurring during the year covered by the report4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number of former covered individuals who occupy a covered post-service position1 broken down by-- 7i7 the name of the employer2 7ii7 the foreign government1 including by the specific foreign individual1 agency1 or entity1 for whom the covered post-service employment is being performed2 and 7iii7 the nature of the services provided as part of the covered post-service employment4 7,b7 ,an assessment by the ,secretary of whether-- 7i7 the ,department of ,defense maintains adequate systems and processes for ensuring that former members of the armed forces are submitting required reports relating to their employment by foreign governments2 7ii7 all covered individuals who occupy a covered post-service position are in compliance with this section2 7iii7 the services provided by the covered individuals who occupy a covered post-service position pose a current or future threat to the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7iv7 there is any credible information or reporting that any covered individual who occupies a covered post-service position has engaged in activities that violate ,federal law4 7#c7 ,form of report ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,notifications of determinations of certain threats 7#a7 ,requirement ,in addition to the annual reports under subsection 7d71 if the ,secretary determines that the services provided by a covered individual who occupies a covered post-service position pose a threat described in clause 7iii7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b7 of that subsection1 or include activities described in clause 7iv7 of such paragraph1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of that determination by not later than #cj days after making the determination4 7#b7 ,elements ,a notification required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the name of the covered individual4 7,b7 ,the name of the employer4 7,c7 ,the foreign government1 including the specific foreign individual1 agency1 or entity1 for whom the covered post-service employment is being performed4 7,d7 ,as applicable1 a description of the risk to national security and the activities that may violate ,federal law4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to indemnify or shield covered individuals from prosecution under any relevant provision of title #ah4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual means an individual who has retired or otherwise separated from an active or reserve component of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,covered post-service employment ,the term covered post-service employment means direct or indirect employment by1 representation of1 or any provision of advice or services relating to national security1 intelligence1 the military1 or internal security to-- 7,a7 the government of-- 7i7 a country of concern 7as defined in section #a7m7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7m7772 or 7ii7 a country the ,secretary of ,defense determines acts as a proxy or passthrough for services for a country of concern2 or 7,b7 any company1 entity1 or other person the activities of which are directly or indirectly supervised1 directed1 controlled1 financed1 or subsidized1 in whole or in major part1 by a government described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,covered post-service position ,the term covered post-service position means a position of employment described in paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #di of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #ihi4 ,prohibition on former members of the armed forces accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ijh of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,prohibition on former members of armed forces accepting employment with certain foreign governments ,for a provision of law prohibiting former members of the armed forces from accepting post-service employment with certain foreign governments1 see section #ihi of title #aj4 4 #ehc4 ,prohibition on requiring listing of gender or pronouns in official correspondence ,the ,department of ,defense is prohibited from requiring members of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense to list their gender or pronouns in official correspondence1 whether such correspondence is written or electronic4 ,i ,enhanced recruiting efforts #eia4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,military ,service ,promotion ,act of #bjbc4 #eib4 ,increased access to potential recruits at secondary schools ,section #ejc7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following new clause3 7ii7 shall provide to military recruiters access to career fairs or similar events upon a request made by military recruiters for military recruiting purposes2 and 2 and 7iv7 in clause 7iii71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 not later than #fj days after receiving such request1 after provide2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a77ii7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a77iii72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit an annual report to ,congress not later than ,february #a each calendar year1 detailing each notification of denial of recruiting access issued under paragraph 7#c74 4 #eic4 ,increased access to potential recruits at institutions of higher education ,section #ihc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking to the following information pertaining and inserting 1 with respect2 7,b7 by striking institution73 and inserting institution7--2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,names and inserting names2 and 7ii7 by striking telephone listings4 and inserting telephone listings1 which information shall be made available not later than the #fjth day following the date of a request2 and2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,date and inserting date4 ,,vi ,,compensation ,,and ,,other ,,personnel ,,benefits ,a ,pay and ,allowances #fja4 ,pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bjf the following new section3 #bjf;a4 ,pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned1 a member of the ,national ,guard or a member of a reserve component of a uniformed service who is receiving aviation incentive pay under section #ccd7;a7 of this title and is entitled to compensation under section #bjf of this title is entitled to such compensation for a number of periods of inactive-duty training each month sufficient for the member to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #c of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bjf the following new item3 #bjf;a4 ,pay of members of reserve components for inactive-duty training to obtain or maintain an aeronautical rating or designation4 4 #fjb4 ,modification of calculation method for basic allowance for housing to more accurately assess housing costs of junior members of uniformed services ,section #djc7;b77#e7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking and shall be based on the following3 and all that follows through determined in subparagraph 7,a74 #fjc4 ,basic allowance for housing for members assigned to vessels undergoing maintenance ,section #djc7;f77#b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 7i7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary may authorize the payment of a basic allowance for housing to a member of a uniformed service without dependents who is serving in a pay grade below ,e-#f and has orders to a naval vessel during a shipyard availability or maintenance period4 7ii7 ,in prescribing regulations under clause 7i71 the ,secretary concerned shall consider the availability of quarters for members serving in pay grades below ,e-#f before authorizing the payment of a basic allowance for housing for such members4 4 #fjd4 ,dual basic allowance for housing for training for certain members of reserve components ,section #djc7;g77#c7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,paragraphs and inserting 7,a7 ,except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 paragraphs2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall apply with respect to a member of a reserve component without dependents who is called or ordered to active duty to attend training for a period of #adj days or more but fewer than #cfe days and for whom transportation of household goods is authorized under section #dec7;c7 of this title as part of the call or order to active duty4 4 #fje4 ,modification of calculation of gross household income for basic needs allowance to address areas of demonstrated need 7a7 ,in general ,section #djb;b7k77#a77;,b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or that otherwise has a demonstrated need after high cost of living4 7b7 ,implementation guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the guidance issued with respect to implementation of the basic needs allowance under section #djb;b of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to reflect the amendment made by subsection 7a74 #fjf4 ,expansion of eligibility for reimbursement of qualified licensure1 certification1 and business relocation costs incurred by military spouses ,section #dec7;g77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking member is reassigned and inserting the following3 8member is-- 7i7 reassigned 2 7,b7 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7ii7 transferred from a regular component of a uniformed service into the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of a uniformed service1 if the member is authorized a final move from the last duty station to the new jurisdiction or geographic area2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or transfer after reassignment4 #fjg4 ,cost-of-living allowance in the continental ,united ,states3 high cost areas ,section #djc;b7c7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the second sentence1 by striking #h percent and inserting #e percent2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking shall prescribe and inserting may prescribe4 #fjh4 ,,oconus cost-of-living allowance3 adjustments ,section #fag of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking 2 notice to certain congressional committees2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may announce reductions in the cost-of-living allowance for a member of the uniformed services assigned to a duty station located outside the continental ,united ,states-- 7#a7 not more than two times per year2 or 7#b7 in connection with a permanent change of station for such member4 7b7 ,limitation on size of reductions ,the ,secretary may not make a reduction under subsection 7a7 in the allowance described in that subsection by an amount that exceeds #aj percent of the amount of the allowance before the reduction4 7c7 ,treatment of reductions relating to foreign currency exchange rates ,the limitations under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not apply to reductions in the allowance described in subsection 7a7 relating to changes in foreign currency exchange rates4 7d7 ,implementation of reductions ,the ,secretary may phase in the reductions described in subsection 7a74 7e7 ,increases ,the ,secretary may increase the allowance described in subsection 7a7 for a member of the uniformed services at any time4 4 #fji4 ,extension of one-time uniform allowance for officers who transfer to the ,space ,force ,section #fjf7;d77#a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #daf note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #faj4 ,review of rates of military basic pay 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review of the rates of monthly basic pay authorized for members of the uniformed services to determine if the current basic pay table adequately compensates junior enlisted personnel in pay grades ,e-#a through ,e-#d4 7b7 ,factors for review ,in conducting the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall conduct the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of the rates of monthly basic pay for members of the uniformed services in light of current and predicted recruiting difficulties4 7#b7 ,an analysis of how such basic pay1 when combined with other elements of regular compensation for members of the uniformed services1 compares with private sector wages for potential recruits to the uniformed services4 7#c7 ,an assessment of how sustained periods of cost inflation affect pay for the uniformed services and comparable private sector wages4 7#d7 ,an historical analysis of how percentage differences between junior enlisted basic pay1 senior enlisted basic pay1 junior officer basic pay1 and senior officer basic pay1 have changed since the rates of basic pay for members of the uniformed services were authorized by section #fja of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ajji note74 7c7 ,report and legislative proposal required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a report on the results of the review required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a comprehensive legislative proposal for the rates of basic pay for members of the uniformed services4 #faa4 ,government ,accountability ,office study on process for determining cost-of-living allowances for members of the uniformed services assigned to the continental ,united ,states1 ,hawaii1 ,alaska1 and overseas locations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the process for determining cost-of-living allowances for members of the uniformed services stationed in the continental ,united ,states1 ,hawaii1 ,alaska1 and at overseas locations4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall assess-- 7#a7 the fairness and equity of the process for determining cost-of-living allowances described in subsection 7a7 and methods for improving that process2 7#b7 the advantages and disadvantages of averaging the results of continental ,united ,states ,living ,pattern ,surveys and ,retail ,price ,schedules without regard to the geographic concentration of members of the uniformed services within the continental ,united ,states when determining the baseline cost of living for the continental ,united ,states2 7#c7 if additional out-of-pocket expenses1 including the costs for a member of the uniformed services to travel to and from the home of record of the member from the assigned duty station of the member1 should be included in the calculations of the ,department of ,defense for determining overseas cost-of-living allowances to better equalize the true costs of living for members stationed outside the continental ,united ,states with such costs for members stationed inside the continental ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 the process by which the ,department of ,defense conducts ,living ,pattern ,surveys and develops ,retail ,price ,schedules4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report-- 7#a7 setting forth the results of the study required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 making any recommendations the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate based on those results1 including any recommendations for changes to section #djc;b or #dje of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,bonus and ,incentive ,pays #fba4 ,modification of special and incentive pay authorities for members of reserve components 7a7 ,in general ,section #ceg of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking incentive pay and inserting special or incentive pay2 and 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 8if the ,secretary concerned is paying the member of the reserve component the special or incentive pay for the purpose of-- 7#a7 maintaining a skill certification or proficiency identical to a skill certification or proficiency required of the member in the regular component2 or 7#b7 compensating the member of the reserve component for exposure to hazards or risks identical to hazards or risks to which the member in the regular component was exposed4 4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,conforming amendment ,the section heading for section #ceg of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,incentive and inserting ,special and incentive4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #e of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #ceg and inserting the following new item3 #ceg4 ,special and incentive pay authorities for members of the reserve components of the armed forces4 4 7c7 ,modification of implementation determination ,section #fjb7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ceg note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and by moving such subparagraphs1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the right2 7#b7 by striking ,the ,secretary may and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,evaluation of types of special and incentive pay ,in making the determination and certification described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall evaluate each type or category of special and incentive pay separately and may make the determination and certification based on the effect on an ,armed ,force concerned of a particular type or category of special or incentive pay4 4 #fbb4 ,expansion of continuation pay eligibility 7a7 ,continuation pay3 full ,,tsp members with #h to #ab years of service ,section #cef of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking #h and inserting #g2 and 7#b7 in subsections 7a77#a7 and 7d71 by striking #h and inserting #g4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #e of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #cef and inserting the following new item3 #cef4 ,continuation pay3 full ,,tsp members with #g to #ab years of service4 4 #fbc4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd3 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 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 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 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd3 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 ,authorities 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 temporary increases in rates of basic allowance for areas covered by a major disaster declaration or containing an installation experiencing a sudden influx of military personnel1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,c71 relating to temporary adjustments in rates of basic allowance for housing for localities where actual housing costs differ from current rates of basic allowance for housing by more than #bj percent1 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #fbd4 ,requirement to establish remote and austere condition assignment incentive pay program for ,air ,force ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7#a7 evaluate the ,remote and ,austere ,condition ,assignment ,incentive ,pay program of the ,army2 and 7#b7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 establish a similar program for the ,air ,force1 unless the ,secretary can certify to ,congress that there are no critically manned units at any ,air ,force installation in ,alaska4 #fbe4 ,extension of travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska ,section #fjc7;b77#e77;,b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bfba7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,june #cj1 #bjbd4 ,c ,other ,matters #fca4 ,modification of requirements for approval of foreign employment by retired and reserve members of uniformed services ,section #ijh of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,a person and inserting 7#a7 ,a person2 7,b7 by inserting after determining that such approval is not contrary to the national interests of the ,united ,states after approve the employment2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of a military department may delegate the determination of the ,secretary required by paragraph 7#a7 only to an official of the military department at or above the level of an ,assistant ,secretary or1 in the event of a vacancy in the position of such an official1 a civilian official performing the duties of that position4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking an officer and inserting a person2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 ,a description of the duties1 if any1 the person is to perform and the compensation the person is to receive for such duties1 as reflected in the person's application for approval of the employment or compensation or payment or award4 7,c7 ,the position the person held or holds in the armed forces1 including the rank of the person and the armed force in which the person served4 7,d7 ,any other information the ,secretaries of the military departments consider relevant1 except that such information may not include the person's date of birth1 ,social ,security number1 home address1 phone number1 or any other personal identifier other than the name and rank of the person and the armed force in which the person served4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a report required by paragraph 7#a7 is submitted1 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall make the report1 and all contents of the report1 available on a publicly accessible internet website4 4 #fcb4 ,restrictions on retired and reserve members of the ,armed ,forces receiving employment and compensation indirectly from foreign governments through private entities ,section #ijh7;a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively1 and by moving such subparagraphs1 as so redesignated1 #b ems to the right2 7#b7 by striking ,subject to and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated1 by striking ,commissioned ,reserve ,corps and inserting ,ready ,reserve ,corps2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,application to private entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the acceptance by a person described in subparagraph 7,b7 of employment 7and compensation related to that employment7 or payments or awards for work performed for a foreign government through a private entity shall be subject to the provisions of this section to the same extent and in the same manner as such provisions apply to employment 7and compensation related to that employment7 and payments and awards described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,persons described ,a person described in this subparagraph is-- 7i7 a retired member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 or 7ii7 a member of a reserve component of an armed force specified in clause 7i71 except a member serving on active duty under a call or order to active duty for a period in excess of #cj days4 4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,care ,benefits #gja4 ,extension of period of eligibility for health benefits under ,,tricare ,reserve ,select for survivors of a member of the ,selected ,reserve 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajgf;d7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking six months and inserting three years4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 #gjb4 ,authority to provide dental care for dependents located at certain remote or isolated locations ,section #ajgg7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,dependents who reside within a specified geographic area and are covered by a dental plan established under section #ajgf;a may receive dental care in a dental treatment facility of the uniformed services on a space available basis if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that-- 7i7 civilian dental care within the specified geographic area is inadequate or is not sufficiently available2 and 7ii7 adequate resources exist to provide space available dental care to the dependents at the facility4 7,b7 ,care under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be provided on a reimbursable basis4 4 #gjc4 ,inclusion of assisted reproductive technology and artificial insemination as required primary and preventive health care services for members of the uniformed services and dependents 7a7 ,members of the uniformed services ,section #ajgd;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking entitled to preventive and inserting 8entitled to-- 7,a7 preventive 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 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 for male members of the uniformed services 7excluding former members of the uniformed services71 services relating to infertility described in subsection 7b77#d74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,infertility services included for members of the uniformed services ,services relating to infertility required to be provided under subsections 7a77#b77;,b7 and 7b77#d7 for members of the uniformed services 7excluding former members of the uniformed services7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,treatments or procedures using assisted reproductive technology 7as defined in section #h of the ,fertility ,clinic ,success ,rate and ,certification ,act of #aiib 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfc;a-#g7a771 excluding in vitro fertilization74 7#b7 ,the provision of artificial insemination1 including intrauterine insemination1 without regard to coital conception4 4 7b7 ,dependents ,section #ajgg7;a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ai7 ,services relating to infertility1 including the services specified in section #ajgd;d7c7 of this title1 except that the services specified in such section may be provided only to a dependent of a member of the uniformed services 7excluding any dependent of a former member of the uniformed services74 4 7c7 ,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 #ajgg7;a77#ai7 of this title for former members of the uniformed services or dependents of former members of the uniformed services4 4 7d7 ,application ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to services provided on or after ,january #a1 #bjbe4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed provide new benefits to or alter existing benefits for former members of the uniformed services or the dependents of former members of the uniformed services4 #gjd4 ,program on treatment of members of the ,armed ,forces for post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injuries1 and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma 7a7 ,establishment of program 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgdo the following new section3 #ajgdp4 ,program on treatment of members of the armed forces for post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injuries1 and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to provide intensive outpatient programs to treat members of the ,armed ,forces suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injuries1 and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma1 including treatment for substance abuse1 depression1 and other issues related to such conditions4 7b7 ,discharge through partnerships ,the ,secretary shall carry out the program under subsection 7a7 through partnerships with public1 private1 and non-profit health care organizations1 universities1 and institutions that-- 7#a7 provide health care to members of the armed forces2 7#b7 provide evidence-based treatment for psychological and neurological conditions that are common among members of the armed forces1 including post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injury1 substance abuse1 and depression2 7#c7 provide health care1 support1 and other benefits to family members of members of the armed forces2 and 7#d7 provide health care under the ,,tricare program4 7c7 ,program activities ,each organization1 university1 or institution that participates in a partnership under the program under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 carry out intensive outpatient programs of short duration to treat members of the armed forces suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injuries1 and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma1 including treatment for substance abuse1 depression1 and other issues related to such conditions2 7#b7 use evidence-based and evidence-informed treatment strategies in carrying out such programs2 7#c7 share clinical and outreach best practices with other organizations1 universities1 and institutions participating in the program under subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 annually assess outcomes for members of the armed forces individually and among the organizations1 universities1 and institutions participating in the program under subsection 7a7 with respect to the treatment of conditions described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ajgdo the following new item3 #ajgdp4 ,program on treatment of members of the armed forces for post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injuries1 and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma4 4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the program under section #ajgdp of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 which shall include a description of the program and such other matters on the program as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,additional report ,not later than two years after commencement of implementation of the program under section #ajgdp of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the program1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the program1 including the partnerships under the program as described in subsection 7b7 of such section1 as so added4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the program and the activities under the program4 7,c7 ,such recommendations for legislative or administrative action as the ,secretary considers appropriate in light of the program4 7c7 ,conforming repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gjb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajib note7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents at the beginning of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gjb4 #gje4 ,waiver of cost-sharing for three mental health outpatient visits for certain beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program 7a7 ,,tricare ,select ,section #ajge7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of any of the following beneficiaries3 7i7 ,beneficiaries in the active-duty family member category4 7ii7 ,beneficiaries covered by section #aaaj;b of this title4 7,b7 ,this paragraph shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 4 7b7 ,,tricare ,prime ,section #ajge;a7a7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,consistent with other provisions of this chapter and subject to requirements to be prescribed by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may waive cost-sharing requirements for the first three outpatient mental health visits each year of a beneficiary in the active-duty family member category 7as described in section #ajge7;b77#a77;,a7 of this title74 7,b7 ,this paragraph shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 4 #gjf4 ,expansion of doula care furnished by ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,expansion of extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project ,section #gdf of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7h7 as subsections 7f7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,coverage of doula care ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the demonstration project includes coverage of labor doula care1 or reimbursement for such care1 for all beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program1 including access-- 7#a7 by members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty2 7#b7 by beneficiaries outside the continental ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 at military medical treatment facilities4 4 7b7 ,hiring of doulas ,the hiring authority for each military medical treatment facility may hire a team of doulas to work in coordination with lactation support personnel or labor and delivery units at such facility4 #gjg4 ,sense of ,congress on access to mental health services through ,,tricare ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should take all necessary steps to ensure members of the ,national ,guard and the members of their families who are enrolled in ,,tricare have timely access to mental and behavioral health care services through the ,,tricare program4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gaa4 ,increase in stipend for participants in health professions scholarship and financial assistance programs ,section #baba7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #cj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj4 #gab4 ,financial relief for civilians treated in military medical treatment facilities 7a7 ,interim final rule required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue an interim final rule to implement as soon as possible after the date of the enactment of this ,act section #ajgi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,treatment of claims 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall hold in abeyance any claims under section #ajgi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 until the interim final rule required under subsection 7a7 is in effect4 7#b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to-- 7,a7 claims to third-party payers2 or 7,b7 administrative support provided to the ,secretary by another ,federal agency to assist the ,secretary in the administration of section #ajgi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gac4 ,department of ,defense ,overdose ,data ,act of #bjbc 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,department of ,defense ,overdose ,data ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,annual report on military overdoses 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the number of annual overdoses among servicemembers4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the total number of servicemembers who suffered a fatal or nonfatal overdose during the previous calendar year1 including-- 7i7 demographic information1 including gender1 race1 age1 military department1 military rank1 pay grade1 and station2 7ii7 the location of the fatal overdose1 including whether the overdose was on a military base2 and 7iii7 a list of the substances involved in the fatal overdose4 7,b7 ,of the servicemembers identified in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the number of servicemembers who received mental health or substance use disorder services prior to a fatal or nonfatal overdose1 including a description of whether such services were received from a private sector provider2 7ii7 the number of servicemembers with comorbid mental health diagnoses2 7iii7 the number of servicemembers who had been prescribed opioids1 benzodiazepines1 or stimulants2 7iv7 the number of servicemembers who had been categorized as high-risk and prescribed or provided naloxone prior to a fatal or nonfatal overdose2 7v7 the number of servicemembers who had a positive drug test prior to the fatal overdose1 including any substance identified in such test2 7vi7 the number of servicemembers referred to1 including by self-referral1 or engaged in medical treatment1 including medication treatment for opioid use disorder2 7vii7 with respect to each servicemember identified in clause 7vi71 whether the servicemember was referred after a positive drug test and the source of such referral2 and 7viii7 the number of fatal overdoses and intentional overdoses4 7,c7 ,an analysis of discernable patterns in fatal and nonfatal overdoses of servicemembers4 7,d7 ,a description of existing or anticipated response efforts to fatal and nonfatal overdoses at military bases that have rates of fatal overdoses that exceed the average rate of fatal overdoses in the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the availability of substance use disorder treatment for servicemembers4 7,f7 ,the number of medical facilities of1 or affiliated with1 the ,department of ,defense that have opioid treatment programs4 7,g7 ,a description of punitive measures taken by the ,secretary of ,defense in response to substance misuse1 substance use disorder1 or overdose by servicemembers4 7#c7 ,privacy 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the disclosure by the ,secretary of ,defense of personally identifiable information of servicemembers or military family members1 including anonymized personal information that could be used to re-identify servicemembers or military family members4 7,b7 ,application of ,,hipaa ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take steps to protect the privacy of servicemembers and military family members pursuant to regulations promulgated under section #bfd7;c7 of the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;d-#b note2 ,public ,law #ajd-aia74 7c7 ,standards for the use of materials to prevent overdose and substance use disorder ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish standards for the distribution of1 and training for the use of1 naloxone or other medication for overdose reversal1 opioid disposal materials1 fentanyl test strips1 and other materials to prevent or reverse overdoses1 substance use disorder1 or impacts related to substance misuse4 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,military family member ,the term military family member means a family member of a servicemember1 including the spouse1 parent1 dependent1 or child of a servicemember1 or anyone who has legal responsibility for the child of a servicemember4 7#c7 ,servicemember ,the term servicemember means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,b7 a member of the ,national ,guard4 #gad4 ,modification of administration of medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services 7a7 ,in general ,section #bgcc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#f71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7j72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7i7 as subsections 7j7 through 7m71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections3 7f7 ,expert medical opinions 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not use an expert medical opinion from an individual in determining whether to allow1 settle1 and pay a claim under this section unless the individual is a board-certified physician4 7#b7 ,no claim under this section may be denied on medical grounds until the ,secretary obtains an expert medical opinion on the medical malpractice alleged under such claim from an individual who-- 7,a7 is not a member of the uniformed services or a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 does not have a business1 medical1 or personal relationship with the claimant4 7#c7 ,if a claim under this section is denied1 the ,secretary shall provide to the claimant information regarding the identity and qualifications of any individual who provided an expert medical opinion upon which such denial is based4 7g7 ,justification of denial ,if a claim under this section is denied1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the claimant with detailed reasoning justifying the denial of the claim1 including-- 7#a7 copies of any written reports prepared by any expert upon which the denial is based2 and 7#b7 all records and documents relied upon in preparing such written reports4 7h7 ,appeals 7#a7 ,any appeal from the denial of a claim under this section shall be considered by a third-party review board jointly established by the ,chief ,judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces and the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the third-party review board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall consist of not more than five members1 all of whom who possess sufficient legal or medical background1 or both4 7#c7 ,a claimant under this section that seeks an appeal under paragraph 7#a7 may submit the appeal directly to the third-party review board established under such paragraph4 7#d7 ,in considering an appeal from the denial of a claim under this section1 the third-party review board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at the request of the claimant1 allow for a hearing on the merits of the appeal in an adversarial nature4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to a claimant seeking an appeal under paragraph 7#a7 a copy of any response to the appeal that is submitted on behalf of the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,the third-party review board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall not consist of any member of the uniformed services or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 7i7 ,treatment of non-economic damages 7#a7 ,any non-economic damages provided to a member of the uniformed services under this section may not be offset by compensation provided or expected to be provided by the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a cap on non-economic damages to be provided with respect to a claim under this section4 7,b7 7i7 ,the cap established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be determined by calculating the average of non-economic damage caps for medical malpractice claims applicable in ,california1 ,texas1 ,north ,carolina1 and ,virginia4 7ii7 ,if a ,state specified in clause 7i7 provides a different cap for cases involving death and cases not involving death1 the cap for cases not involving death shall be used4 7,c7 ,the cap established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be recalculated not less frequently than once every three years4 4 7b7 ,appointment of members ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,judge of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,armed ,forces and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly appoint members to the board established under subsection 7h77#a7 of section #bgcc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#e74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the board required under subsection 7h77#a7 of section #bgcc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#e71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report indicating-- 7#a7 the membership of the board2 7#b7 the qualifying background of each member of the board2 and 7#c7 a statement indicating the independence of each member of the board from the ,department of ,defense4 ,c ,reports and ,other ,matters #gba4 ,modification of partnership program between ,united ,states and ,ukraine for military trauma care and research ,section #gcf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph 7#g73 7#g7 ,the provision of training and support to ,ukraine for the treatment of individuals with extremity trauma1 amputations1 post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injuries1 and any other mental health conditions associated with post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injuries1 including-- 7,a7 the exchange of subject matter expertise2 7,b7 training and support relating to advanced clinical skills development2 and 7,c7 training and support relating to clinical case management support4 4 #gbb4 ,requirement that ,department of ,defense disclose expert reports with respect to medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services ,section #bgcc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #gad1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7l7 and 7m7 as subsections 7m7 and 7n71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7k7 the following new subsection 7l73 7l7 ,disclosure by ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall disclose to a claimant under this section a copy of all written reports1 other than medical quality assurance records 7as defined in section #aajb7;j7 of this title71 prepared by a medical expert of the ,department of ,defense or any medical expert consulted by the ,department with respect to the claim4 7#b7 ,any disclosure under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an expert described in such paragraph shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the records and documents considered by the expert4 7,b7 ,a description of the bases and reasons for the opinion of the expert4 7,c7 ,the opinion or opinions of the expert regarding standard of care4 7,d7 ,the opinion or opinions of the expert regarding causation4 7,e7 ,a description of any disagreement by the expert with any opinion or opinions of the expert of the claimant4 7#c7 ,any disclosure under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an expert described in such paragraph shall not include an identification of the expert4 7#d7 ,if an expert described in paragraph 7#a7 does not prepare a written report1 the ,secretary shall disclose the information required under this section to the claimant in writing4 4 #gbc4 ,comptroller ,general study on impact of perinatal mental health conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents on military readiness and retention 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on perinatal mental health conditions among members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents of such members during the five-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program1 including members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents of such members1 who attempted suicide or died by suicide or substance use overdose during the perinatal period4 7,b7 ,an assessment of members of the ,armed ,forces discharged from active duty due to a mental health condition within two years after the perinatal period4 7,c7 ,an assessment of beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program1 including members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents of such members1 diagnosed with a perinatal mental health condition who were relocated during the perinatal period4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the effects of retention and promotion policies of the ,department of ,defense relating to perinatal mental health conditions on members of the ,armed ,forces seeking and accessing screening1 referral1 and treatment4 7,e7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who were separated from the ,armed ,forces or did not receive a promotion due to a diagnosed perinatal mental health condition4 7,f7 ,an assessment of whether policies of the ,department can be modified to provide clear standards for retention and pathways for promotion of members of the ,armed ,forces diagnosed with a perinatal mental health condition4 7,g7 ,an assessment of resources needed to integrate behavioral health specialists into all obstetric care practices1 pediatric practices1 and women's clinics4 7,h7 ,a disaggregated demographic assessment of the population included in the study with respect to race1 ethnicity1 sex1 age1 family status 7including dual service and single parent families71 military occupation1 military service1 and rank1 as applicable4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 recommendations for actions to be taken by the ,secretary of ,defense to improve mental health among members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents of such members during the perinatal period2 7#b7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action to mitigate the effects of retention and promotion policies of the ,department of ,defense on members of the ,armed ,forces seeking and accessing mental health care during the perinatal period2 and 7#c7 such other recommendations as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,dependent2 ,,tricare program ,the terms dependent and ,,tricare program have the meanings given those terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,perinatal mental health condition ,the term perinatal mental health condition means a mental health disorder that onsets during the perinatal period4 7#c7 ,perinatal period ,the term perinatal period means the period during pregnancy and the one-year period following childbirth1 still birth1 or miscarriage4 #gbd4 ,report on mental and behavioral health services provided by ,department of ,defense ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains the following3 7#a7 ,the current wait times for members of the ,armed ,forces1 including members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces who are enrolled in ,,tricare ,reserve ,select under section #ajgf;d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to receive mental and behavioral health services1 disaggregated by ,state4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the number of additional mental and behavioral health care providers needed for the ,department of ,defense to meet established metrics associated with access to mental and behavioral health services4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the credentialing standards for mental and behavioral health care providers of the ,department1 including a comparison of those standards to the standards for other ,federal and private sector health care providers4 #gbe4 ,report on activities of ,department of ,defense to prevent1 intervene1 and treat perinatal mental health conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the activities of the ,department of ,defense to address the mental health of pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents of such members4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following 7#a7 ,an identification of the military medical treatment facilities at which the ,secretary offers members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents evidence-based programs during the perinatal period that are proven to prevent perinatal mental health conditions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of such programs offered at such facilities1 including an assessment of-- 7,a7 the types of programs2 7,b7 the number and location of programs2 7,c7 the number of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents who have participated in such programs1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 military occupation1 sex1 age1 race1 and ethnicity1 when applicable2 and 7,d7 whether such programs are delivered in-person or virtually and the frequency of the availability of such programs2 7#c7 ,the number of behavioral health specialists for pregnant and postpartum members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents integrated into obstetric care practices1 pediatrics1 and women's clinics at military medical treatment facilities4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the implementation of1 or plans to implement1 a pilot program to provide a reproductive behavioral health consultation service by the ,secretary as outlined in the ,white ,house ,blueprint for ,addressing the ,maternal ,health ,crisis1 dated ,june #bjbb1 including-- 7,a7 the number of providers the pilot program has served or plans to serve1 disaggregated by provider type1 specialty1 and location2 7,b7 the number and type of trainings providers received or will receive through the consultation line on evidence-based practices to prevent1 screen1 refer1 and treat perinatal mental health conditions2 7,c7 the locations that have had or will have access to the pilot program2 7,d7 the types of expertise services that the consultation line provides or will provide2 and 7,e7 methods currently used or that will be used to promote the availability of the consultation line to providers4 7#e7 ,any recommendations for legislative or administrative action to improve prevention1 intervention1 and treatment of perinatal mental health conditions for members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,dependent ,the term dependent has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,perinatal mental health condition ,the term perinatal mental health condition means a mental health disorder that occurs during pregnancy or within one year following childbirth1 stillbirth1 or miscarriage4 #gbf4 ,study on family planning and cryopreservation of gametes to improve retention of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on-- 7#a7 the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who elect to leave the ,armed ,forces for family planning reasons1 disaggregated by gender1 age1 and military occupational specialty2 7#b7 whether the option of cryopreservation of gametes would lead to greater retention of members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 methods for the ,department of ,defense to offer cryopreservation of gametes for the purposes of retention of members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#d7 the cost to the ,department of offering cryopreservation of gametes to active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#e7 such other matters relating to family planning and cryopreservation of gametes for members of the ,armed ,forces as the ,secretary considers relevant4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,,viii ,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,a ,acquisition policy and management #hja4 ,amendments to multiyear procurement authority ,section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking will result in significant savings and inserting the following3 8will result in-- 7,a7 significant savings 2 and 7,b7 by striking annual contracts4 and inserting the following3 8annual contracts2 or 7,b7 necessary industrial base stability not otherwise achievable through annual contracts4 2 and 7#b7 by striking #ejj1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 #hjb4 ,modernizing the ,department of ,defense requirements process 7a7 ,modernizing the department of defense requirements process ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in cooperation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the commanders of the combatant commands1 and in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall develop and implement a streamlined ,department of ,defense requirements process1 to include modernizing the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system1 in order to improve alignment between modern warfare concepts1 technologies1 and system development and reduce the time to delivery of needed capabilities to ,department users4 7b7 ,reform elements ,the modernization activities conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,streamlining requirements documents1 reviews1 and approval processes1 especially for programs below the major defense acquisition program threshold described in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,stated ,code4 7#b7 ,revisiting requirements management practices from a first principles perspective based on mission outcomes and assessed threats1 enabling a more iterative and collaborative approach with the services to shape requirements and technology driven opportunities4 7#c7 ,developing a capability needs and requirements framework and pathways that are aligned to the ,department's ,adaptive ,acquisition ,framework pathways1 and better aligned and integrated with the ,department's science and technology processes4 7#d7 ,enabling the military departments to develop an enduring set of requirements according to a set of capability portfolios to provide a structure across acquisition programs and research1 which shall be articulated in a concise model and document with a set of mission impact measures that capability deliveries will seek to continuously improve4 7#e7 ,establishing a process to rapidly validate the military utility of commercial solutions to meet capability needs or opportunities in lieu of the traditional program-centric requirements definition4 7#f7 ,retiring and replacing the ,department of ,defense ,architecture ,framework with a new structure focused on enabling interoperability through application program interfaces1 enterprise architectures and platforms1 and government and commercial standards4 7#g7 ,ensuring that requirements processes for software1 artificial intelligence1 data1 and related capability areas enable a rapid1 dynamic1 and iterative approach than traditional hardware systems4 7c7 ,elements ,the implementation of streamlined requirements shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,collaboration with industry1 traditional and non-traditional defense companies1 and the science and technology community to capture their inputs and feedback on shaping the ,department's requirements processes to ensure it effectively harnesses the innovation ecosystem4 7#b7 ,development of a formal career path1 training1 and structure for requirements management professionals and chief architects4 7#c7 ,publication of new policies1 guidance1 and templates for the operational1 requirements1 and acquisition workforce in online digital formats instead of large policy documents4 7d7 ,interim report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an interim report on the modernization conducted by the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 a description of the modernization efforts2 7#b7 the ,department of ,defense's plans to implement1 communicate1 and continuously improve the modernization of the ,department's requirements processes and structure2 and 7#c7 any additional recommendations for legislation that the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,final report ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a final report describing activities carried out pursuant to subsections 7b7 and 7c74 #hjc4 ,head of ,contracting ,authority for ,strategic ,capabilities ,office 7a7 ,authority ,the ,director of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office shall have the authority to conduct acquisition activities within the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 7b7 ,acquisition executive - 7#a7 ,in general ,the staff of the ,director shall include an acquisition executive1 who shall be responsible for the overall supervision of acquisition matters for the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 ,the acquisition executive shall have the authority-- 7,a7 to negotiate memoranda of agreement with the military departments and ,department of ,defense components to carry out the acquisition of equipment1 capabilities1 and services on behalf of the ,office2 7,b7 to supervise the acquisition of equipment1 capabilities1 and services on behalf of the ,office2 7,c7 to represent the ,office in discussions with the military departments regarding acquisition programs for which the ,office is a customer2 and 7,d7 to work with the military departments to ensure that the ,office is appropriately represented in any joint working group or integrated product team regarding acquisition programs for which the ,office is a customer4 7#b7 ,delivery of acquisition solutions ,the acquisition executive of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office shall be-- 7,a7 responsible to the ,director for rapidly delivering acquisition solutions to meet validated cyber operations-peculiar requirements2 7,b7 subordinate to the defense acquisition executive in matters of acquisition2 7,c7 subject to the same oversight as the service acquisition executives2 and 7,d7 included on the distribution list for acquisition directives and instructions of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,implementation plan required ,the authority granted in subsection 7a7 shall become effective #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the congressional defense committees a plan for implementation of those authorities under subsection 7a74 ,the plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,summaries of the components to be negotiated in the memoranda of agreement with the military departments and other ,department of ,defense components to carry out the development1 acquisition1 and sustainment of equipment1 capabilities1 and services described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,negotiation and approval timelines for memorandum of agreement4 7#c7 ,a plan for oversight of the acquisition executive established under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,an assessment of the acquisition workforce needs of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office to support the authority provided under subsection 7a7 until #bjbh4 7#e7 ,other matters as appropriate4 7d7 ,annual end-of-year assessment ,each year1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall review and assess the acquisition activities of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office1 including contracting and acquisition documentation1 for the previous fiscal year and provide any recommendations or feedback to the acquisition executive of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 7e7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority provided under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,limitation on duration of acquisitions ,the authority under this section does not include major defense acquisition programs1 major automated information system programs1 or acquisitions of foundational infrastructure or software architectures the duration of which is expected to last more than five years4 #hjd4 ,pilot program for the use of innovative intellectual property strategies 7a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable1 the ,secretary of each military department shall designate one acquisition program within their service and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall designate one acquisition program within the ,department of ,defense ,agencies and ,field ,activities for the use of innovative intellectual property strategies in order to acquire the necessary technical data rights required for the operations and maintenance of that system4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives with a detailed plan to implement the requirements of this section4 7c7 ,annual report ,upon selection of the programs to be covered by this section and until the termination of this authority1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall provide an annual report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the effectiveness of the pilot program in acquiring the data necessary to support timely1 cost-effective maintenance and sustainment of the system and any recommendations for the applicability of lessons learned from this pilot program to future acquisition programs4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,department of ,defense ,agencies and ,field ,activities ,the terms ,department of ,defense ,agency and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,innovative intellectual property strategies ,the term innovative intellectual property strategies includes the following3 7,a7 ,the use of an escrow account to verify and hold intellectual property data4 7,b7 ,the use of royalties or licenses4 7,c7 ,other innovative strategies to acquire the necessary level of intellectual property and data rights to support the operations1 maintenance1 installation1 and training 7,,omit7 of the selected program4 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority to initiate a program under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #hje4 ,focused commercial solutions openings opportunities 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the service acquisition executives of each military department1 shall create not less than three new commercial solutions opening 7,,cso7 opportunities pursuant to section #cdeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 each fiscal year4 ,each such ,,cso opportunities shall be dedicated to addressing the mission needs and integrated priority lists of a single geographic combatant command4 7b7 ,execution ,in creating the ,,cso opportunities required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 assign the responsibility for issuing a ,,cso to a single military department1 with a program executive officer from that military department assigned as lead2 and 7#b7 ensure that any program executive office 7,,peo7 assignment should be made to align the needs of the ,,cso with a ,,peo that has similar existing requirements and funding for transitioning technologies within the focus area4 7c7 ,sunset ,the requirement in subsection 7a7 shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #hjf4 ,study on reducing barriers to acquisition of commercial products and services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of-- 7#a7 establishing a default determination that products and services acquired by the ,department of ,defense are commercial and do not require commercial determination as provided under section #cdef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 establishing a requirement for non-commercial determinations to be made for acquisitions to use procedures other than part #ab of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 and 7#c7 mandating use of commercial procedures under part #ab of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation unless a justification of non-commerciality is determined4 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 findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include specific findings with relevant data and proposed recommendations1 including for any necessary and desirable modifications to applicable statute for any changes the ,department seeks to make regarding paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a74 #hjg4 ,sense of the ,senate on independent cost assessment ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 to implement the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 the ,department of ,defense requires thoughtful and thorough analysis to ensure efficient and effective use of each taxpayer dollar to inform tradeoff analysis that delivers the optimum portfolio of military capabilities2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense requires timely1 insightful1 and unbiased analysis on cost estimation for major defense acquisition programs2 and 7#c7 the ,office of the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation supports implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy by-- 7,a7 providing insight into the costs of major defense acquisition programs and other technology development initiatives that enables responsible budgeting and proactive management decisions so that the ,department can control cost1 drive efficiency1 and achieve savings2 7,b7 ensuring that the cost estimation workforce of the ,department of ,defense is using the most modern and realistic cost estimation methodologies1 tools1 and tradecraft1 including the collection and distribution of data through the ,cost ,assessment ,data ,enterprise2 and 7,c7 providing timely review and oversight of cost estimates performed by the defense agencies and military departments4 #hjh4 ,emergency acquisition authority for purposes of replenishing ,united ,states stockpiles ,section #cfja7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 for purposes of-- 7i7 replenishing ,united ,states stockpiles with like defense articles when those stockpiles are diminished as a result of the ,united ,states providing defense articles in response to an armed attack by a country of concern 7as that term is defined in section #a7m7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7m77 against-- 7,i7 a ,united ,states ally 7as that term is defined in section #bja7;d7 of the ,act of ,december #b1 #aidb1 entitled1 ,to provide benefits for the injury1 disability1 death1 or enemy detention of employees of contractors with the ,united ,states1 and for other purposes 7#ef ,stat4 #ajbh1 chapter #ffh2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #agaa7;d7772 or 7,,ii7 a ,united ,states partner2 or 7ii7 contracting for the movement or delivery of defense articles transferred to such ally or partner through the ,president's drawdown authorities in connection with such response1 provided that the ,united ,states is not a party to the hostilities4 4 ,b ,amendments to general contracting authorities1 procedures1 and limitations #haa4 ,commander initiated rapid contracting actions 7a7 ,in general ,the commander of a combatant command1 upon providing a written determination to a supporting head 7or heads7 of contracting activity 7,,hca71 may request emergency1 rapid contracting response using special authorities described in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 in support of a contingency operation 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#b7 to facilitate the defense against or recovery from cyber1 nuclear1 biological1 chemical1 or radiological attack against the ,united ,states2 7#c7 in support of a humanitarian or peacekeeping operation 7as the term is defined in section #cjae7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#d7 for purposes of protecting the national security interests of the ,united ,states during directed operations that fall below the level of armed conflict4 7b7 ,applicability ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,,hca may utilize the following authorities to rapidly respond to time-sensitive or unplanned emergency situations3 7#a7 ,for actions taken under subsection 7a7 in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed1 or purchase to be made1 in the ,united ,states1 simplified procedures for a single contracting action may be used up to #ae1jjj4 7#b7 ,for actions taken under subsection 7a7 in the case of a contract to be awarded and performed1 or purchase to be made1 outside the ,united ,states1 simplified procedures for a single contracting action may be used up to #be1jjj4 7#c7 ,for purposes of section #cbje7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the applicable threshold is deemed to be #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,the property or service being procured may be treated as a commercial product or a commercial service for the purpose of carrying out the procurement4 7c7 ,determination ,a written determination required under subsection 7a7 may be used to cover more than one requested action1 and may be directed to more than one ,,hca1 and shall include3 7#a7 ,the rationale for initiating the request in accordance with paragraphs 7#a7 though 7#d7 of such subsection4 7#b7 ,a description of the actions being requested of the ,,hca4 7#c7 ,a declaration that funds are available for such requested contracting support4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter for four years1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall provide a report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority under this section for the previous fiscal year4 ,the report shall include a summary of each instance of the authority being used1 including-- 7#a7 the combatant command initiating the action or actions2 7#b7 the supporting ,,hca or ,h,c,as2 and 7#c7 the specific actions requested1 including the contract performer and value of contracting action4 #hab4 ,extension and revisions to never contract with the enemy 7a7 ,in general ,section #hda of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhga note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,threat mitigation in commercial support to operations2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection heading and inserting ,program established2 7,b7 by striking and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting and the ,secretary of ,state1 establish a program to enable combatant commanders to identify and manage risks introduced by covered persons and entities providing commercial support to military operations4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish policy establishing this program with responsibilities for program execution and oversight and procedures for use of available intelligence1 security1 and law enforcement information to identify threats and employment of a range of strategies1 including the covered procurement actions described in this section1 to manage risks posed by covered persons and entities that are engaged in covered activities42 7#c7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,authority 7#a7 ,identification ,the combatant commander shall identify covered persons or entities engaged in covered activities through the program established under subsection 7a74 ,upon identification of a covered person or entity1 combatant commanders1 or their designated deputies1 shall notify and provide rationale for such an identification to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7#b7 ,covered procurement actions 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of a contracting activity may exercise a covered procurement action on a covered persons or entity4 7,b7 ,limitation on covered procurement actions ,the head of a contracting activity may exercise a covered procurement action only after receiving a notification and recommendation from the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 based on a risk assessment by the identifying combatant commander1 that states that-- 7i7 the person or entity identified by the combatant commander meets the criteria for a covered person or entity and was or is actively engaged in one or more covered activities2 and 7ii7 less intrusive measures are not reasonably available to manage the risk4 2 7#d7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,notification to covered person or entity 7#a7 ,advance notice ,contracting activities shall notify covered persons and entities through covered solicitations and contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements of the following matters3 7,a7 ,the program established under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,the authorities established under subsection 7b74 7,c7 ,the responsibilities of covered persons or entities to exercise due diligence to mitigate their engagement in covered activities4 7#b7 ,notice of covered procurement actions 7,a7 ,in general ,upon exercising a covered procurement action1 the head of a contracting activity shall notify the covered person or entity of the action4 ,the covered person or entity shall be permitted the opportunity to challenge the covered procurement action by requesting an administrative review of the action under the procedures of the ,department of ,defense not later than #cj days after receipt of notice of the action4 7,b7 ,limitation on disclosure of information ,full disclosure of information to a covered person or entity justifying an identification made under subsection 7b77#a7 or a covered procurement action need not be provided when such a disclosure would compromise national security or would pose an unacceptable threat to personnel of the ,united ,states or partners and allies4 7,c7 ,protection of classified information ,classified information relied upon to exercise a covered procurement action may not be disclosed to a covered person or entity1 or to their representatives1 unless a protective order issued by a court of competent jurisdiction established under article ,i or article ,,iii of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states specifically addresses the conditions under which such classified information may be disclosed4 2 7#e7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,covered procurement action reporting ,all covered procurement actions shall be reported to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and reported in the ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system 7,,fapiis7 or other formal systems or record4 ,exclusions shall also be reported in the ,system for ,award ,management 7,,sam74 2 7#f7 by amending subsection 7e7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,annual review ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall1 on an annual basis1 review the lists of persons and entities having been subject to a covered procurement action under subsection 7b77#b7 to determine whether or not such persons and entities continue to warrant use of the covered procurement action4 2 7#g7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,state1 may grant a waiver for actions taken under subsection 7b7 if it is in the best interest of national security4 2 7#h7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,delegation of authority ,the authority provided by subsection 7b7 to make a determination to use a covered procurement action1 in whole or in part1 may not be delegated below the level of head of contracting activity1 or equivalent official for purposes of grants or cooperative agreements4 2 7#i7 by amending subsection 7h7 to read as follows3 7h7 ,updating regulations ,the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement shall be revised to implement the provisions of this subtitle4 2 7#aj7 in subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 7ii7 by striking appropriate committees of ,congress and inserting congressional defense committees2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking an executive agency exercised the authority to terminate1 void1 or restrict a contract1 grant1 and cooperative agreement pursuant to subsection 7c71 based on a notification under subsection 7b7 and inserting a head of contracting activity exercised a covered procurement action2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 by striking executive agency and inserting head of contracting activity2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the action taken and inserting exercising the covered procurement action2 7,,iv7 in clause 7iii71 by striking voided or terminated and inserting subject to the covered procurement action2 and 7,v7 in clause 7iv7-- 7aa7 by striking executive agency in force and inserting ,department of ,defense has and 7bb7 by striking concerned at the time the contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement was terminated or voided and replacing with at the time of exercise of the covered procurement action2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking an executive agency did not exercise the authority to terminate1 void1 or restrict a contract1 grant1 and cooperative agreement pursuant to subsection 7c71 based on a notification under subsection 7b7 and inserting a head of contracting activity did not exercise a covered procurement action following an identification from a combatant commander2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking executive agency and inserting head of contracting activity2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting covered procurement before action2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,director and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 7#aa7 by striking subsection 7j7 and 7m7 and redesignating subsections 7k71 7l71 and 7n7 as subsections 7j71 7k71 and 7l71 respectively2 7#ab7 in subsection 7k71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#aa71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7l71 the and inserting ,the2 and 7#ac7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcc4 7b7 ,access to records ,section #hdb of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae is amended by striking subsections 7a7 through 7c7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,additional access to records ,the ,secretary of ,defense may examine any records of persons or entities that have existing contracts with1 or are active recipients of a grant or cooperative agreement from1 the ,department of ,defense1 including any subcontractors or subgrantees1 to the extent necessary to support the program established under section #hda of this ,act4 7b7 ,limitation ,the examination authorized under subsection 7a7 may only take place after a written determination is made by the contracting officer1 informed by a finding from the combatant commander1 stating that this examination will support the program established under such section #hda1 and less intrusive measures are not reasonably available to manage the risk4 4 7c7 ,definitions ,section #hdc of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#g71 and 7#i7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#f72 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,covered activities ,the term covered activities means activities where a covered person or entity is-- 7,a7 engaging in acts of violence against personnel of the ,united ,states or partners and allies2 7,b7 providing financing1 logistics1 training1 or intelligence to a person described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 engaging in foreign intelligence activities against the ,united ,states or partners and allies2 7,d7 engaging in transnational organized crime or criminal activities2 or 7,e7 engaging in other activities that present a direct or indirect risk to ,united ,states or partner and allied missions and forces4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking with an estimated value in excess of #ej1jjj that is performed outside the ,united ,states1 including its territories and possessions1 in support and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting that is performed outside the ,united ,states1 including its territories and possessions42 7#d7 by amending paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,covered person or entity ,the term covered person or entity means any person1 corporation1 company1 limited liability company1 limited partnership1 business trust1 business association1 or other similar entity outside of the ,united ,states or any foreign reporting company in accordance with section #eccf7;a77#aa77;,a77ii7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is responding to a covered solicitation or performing work on a covered contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement4 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,covered procurement action ,the term covered procurement actionmeans an action taken by a head of contracting activity to-- 7,a7 exclude a person or commercial entity from award with or without an existing contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement2 7,b7 terminate an existing contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement for default2 or 7,c7 void in whole or in part an existing contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement4 7#e7 ,covered solicitation ,the term covered solicitation means any ,department of ,defense solicitation for work for which the place of performance is outside of the ,united ,states4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 and shall apply to covered solicitations issued and covered contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements 7as that term is defined in section #hdc of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae1 as amended by subsection 7c77 awarded on or after such date1 and to task and delivery orders that have been issued on or after such date pursuant to covered contracts1 grants1 or cooperative agreements that are awarded before1 on1 or after such date4 #hac4 ,enhancement of ,department of ,defense capabilities to prevent contractor fraud 7a7 ,withholding of contractual payments ,subsection 7a7 of section #dfea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking clause 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking at least three1 but not more than #aj1 as determined by the ,secretary or his designee1 times the cost incurred by the contractor in giving gratuities to the officer1 official1 or employee concerned4 and inserting of up to #aj percent of the total contract award amount22 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 with respect to a contract that could have been terminated under paragraph 7#a7 but for the completion of performance of the contract1 the ,united ,states is entitled to exemplary damages as set forth in paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may1 after providing notice to the contractor and pending the determination concerning exemplary damages referred to in paragraph 7#b71 withhold from payments otherwise due to the contractor under any contract between the contractor and the ,united ,states an amount not to exceed #aj percent of the total contract award amount4 2 and 7#d7 in the matter following paragraph 7#d71 as added by paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection1 by striking clause 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,burden of proof ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #dfea7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is further amended by inserting and by a preponderance of the evidence after after notice and hearing4 #had4 ,modification of approval authority for high dollar other transaction agreements for prototypes 7a7 ,amendments relating to authority ,section #djbb7;a77#b77;,c77i77,i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 were met for the prior transaction for the prototype project that provided for the award of the follow-on production contract or transaction1 and the requirements of subsection 7f74 7b7 ,amendment relating to appropriate use of authority ,section #djbb7;d7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the requirements of this subsection do not apply to follow-on production contracts or transactions under subsection 7f74 4 #hae4 ,modifications to ,earned ,value ,management system requirements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall update appropriate policies related to ,earned ,value ,management 7,,evm7 as follows3 7#a7 ,update subpart #bcd4b of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement 7,,dfars7 to exempt all software contracts and subcontracts from ,,evm requirements4 7#b7 ,update sections #bcd4bja1 #bcd4bjc1 #beb4bcd-gjja1 and #beb4bdb-gjjb of the ,,dfars-- 7,a7 to increase contract value thresholds associated with requiring ,,evm on cost or incentive contracts from #bj1jjj1jjj to #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 to increase the contract value threshold for the contractor to use an ,,evm ,system from #ej1jjj1jjj to #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,implementation ,if the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment is unable to update the regulations specified in subsection 7a7 before the deadline specified in such subsection1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall providing to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing explaining the timeline for implementation4 #haf4 ,inventory of inflation and escalation indices 7a7 ,inventory required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,service ,acquisition ,executives1 shall conduct an inventory of inflation and escalation indices currently used for contracting and pricing purposes across the ,department and make the inventory available as a resource for all government and industry contracting and pricing professionals4 7#b7 ,elements ,the inventory required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall include indices used for products and indices used for services1 including accessibility instructions2 7,b7 may include relevant indices derived from or leveraged by commercial1 academic1 or nongovernmental sources2 and 7,c7 shall separately identify indices for which the ,department of ,defense purchases access4 7b7 ,assessment ,as part of the inventory required under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall also conduct an assessment of the available inflation and escalation indices in order to determine-- 7#a7 gaps in any available indices where identification or development of new indices may be necessary2 and 7#b7 in instances where there are multiple indices being used-- 7,a7 whether consolidation on a single index or smaller subset of indices is possible or advisable2 and 7,b7 whether commercial1 academic1 or nongovernmental indices have any comparative benefit or advantage over governmental sources4 7c7 ,periodic updates ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall periodically1 and not less than once every #e years1 review and update the inventory required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,guidance ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,service ,acquisition ,executives1 shall issue guidance providing for the consistent application and maintenance of data included in the inventory required under subsection 7a7 for use by government contracting and pricing personnel4 #hag4 ,pilot program to incentivize progress payments 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall establish and implement a pilot program to incentivize large business concerns awarded ,department of ,defense contracts to qualify for progress payments up to #aj percentage points higher than the standard progress payment rate4 7b7 ,incentives ,the ,under ,secretary for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall establish clear and measurable criteria to provide for the payment to contractors of higher progress payments as described in subsection 7a71 including meeting one or more of the following criteria3 7#a7 ,adherence to delivery dates for contract end items and contract data requirement lists or compliance with the performance milestone schedule during the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,the lack of any open level ,,iii or ,,iv corrective action requests4 7#c7 ,acceptability of the contractor's business systems without significant deficiencies4 7#d7 ,meeting small business subcontracting goals during the preceding fiscal year4 7c7 ,report ,the ,under ,secretary for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an annual report on the implementation of the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 including a comprehensive list of contractors and the contracts that received the increased progress payments4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,standard progress payment rate ,the term standard progress payment rate refers to the rate of progress payments provided for under section #chjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and payable in accordance with the applicable provisions of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement4 7#b7 ,large business concerns ,the term large business concerns means a business concern that exceeds the small business size code standards established by the ,small ,business ,administration as set forth in part #aba of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbf4 #hah4 ,extension of pilot program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes ,section #hij of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 as most recently amended by section #hah of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc1 is further amended in subsection 7c7 by striking ,january #b1 #bjbd and inserting ,january #b1 #bjbh4 #hai4 ,preventing conflicts of interest for ,department of ,defense consultants 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation-- 7#a7 to require any entity that provides the services described in ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system 7,,naics7 code #edaf1 prior to entering into the ,department of ,defense contract1 to certify that-- 7,a7 neither the entity nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates hold a contract with one or more covered foreign entities2 or 7,b7 the entity maintains a ,conflict of ,interest ,mitigation ,surveillance ,plan described under subsection 7b7 that is auditable by contract oversight entities2 and 7#b7 to restrict ,department of ,defense contracts from being awarded to an entity that provides the services described under the ,,naics code #edaf1 if the entity or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates are determined1 based on the self-certification required under paragraph 7#a7 or other information1 to be a contractor of1 or otherwise providing services to1 a covered foreign entity unless such contractor maintains an enforceable ,conflict of ,interest ,mitigation ,surveillance ,plan4 7b7 ,conflict of ,interest ,mitigation ,surveillance ,plan ,contractors that are unable to certify under subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 that neither they nor any of their subsidiaries or affiliates hold a contract with one or more covered foreign entities shall maintain a ,conflict of ,interest ,mitigation ,surveillance ,plan that is updated annually and shall be provided to applicable contract oversight entities upon request4 ,the plan shall include-- 7#a7 identification of the contracts with the covered foreign entity 7or entities7 including the specific entity1 the dollar value of the contract1 and the specific personnel working on the contract2 7#b7 mitigation measures being taken to prevent conflicts of interest 7corporately as well as for individuals working on the contract7 that might arise by also supporting ,department of ,defense contracts2 and 7#c7 notification procedures to the contract oversight entities within #ae days of determining an unmitigated conflict of interest has arisen4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or designee1 shall have the authority to waive conflicts of interest restrictions under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis as may be necessary to continue contracting for certain national security requirements4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not delegate such authority to an official below the level of a ,presidentially appointed1 ,senate-confirmed official4 7d7 ,waiver notification ,not later than #cj days after issuing a waiver under subsection 7c7 of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a written notification to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the use of such waiver authority4 ,the notification shall include-- 7#a7 the specific justification for providing the waiver2 7#b7 the covered foreign entity with which the waiver recipient is working which gives rise to the conflict of interest2 7#c7 the number of bidders on a contract on which the waiver was required2 7#d7 the number of bidders on a contract for which a waiver would not have been required to have been issued2 and 7#e7 the total dollar value of the contract4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered foreign entity ,the term covered foreign entity means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 any ,chinese state-owned entity1 or other entity under the ownership1 or control1 directly or indirectly1 of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party that is engaged in one or more national security industries4 7,b7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 any ,russian state-owned entity1 or any entity sanctioned by the ,secretary of the ,treasury under ,executive ,order #acffb titled ,blocking ,property of ,additional ,persons ,contributing to the ,situation in ,ukraine7#gi ,fed4 ,reg4 #afafi74 7,c7 ,the government or any state-owned entity of any country if the ,secretary of ,state determines that such government has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism pursuant to-- 7i7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dcah7;c77#a77;,a772 7ii7 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7iii7 section #dj of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj72 or 7iv7 any other provision of law4 7,d7 ,any entity included on any of the following lists maintained by the ,department of ,commerce3 7i7 ,the ,entity ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 7ii7 ,the ,denied ,persons ,list as described in section #gfd4c7;a77#b7 of the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 7iii7 ,the ,unverified ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #f to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 7iv7 ,the ,military ,end ,user ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #g to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 7#b7 ,contract oversight entities ,the term contract oversight entities means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the contracting officer4 7,b7 ,the contracting officer representative4 7,c7 ,the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency4 7,d7 ,the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency4 7,e7 ,the ,office of ,inspector ,general 7,,oig7 of the ,department of ,defense or any subcomponent of ,,oig4 7,f7 ,the ,government ,accountability ,office4 #hbj4 ,prohibition on requiring defense contractors to provide information relating to greenhouse gas emissions 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,greenhouse ,gas ,the term greenhouse gas means-- 7,a7 carbon dioxide2 7,b7 methane2 7,c7 nitrous oxide2 7,d7 nitrogen trifluoride2 7,e7 hydrofluorocarbons2 7,f7 perfluorcarbons2 or 7,g7 sulfur hexafluoride4 7#b7 ,greenhouse gas inventory ,the term greenhouse gas inventory means a quantified list of an entity's annual greenhouse gas emissions4 7#c7 ,nontraditional defense contractor ,the term nontraditional defense contractor has the meaning given the term in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,prohibition on disclosure requirements 7#a7 ,nontraditional defense contractors ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not require any nontraditional defense contractor recipient of a defense contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions4 7#b7 ,other than nontraditional defense contractors ,during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not require any other than nontraditional defense contractor recipient of a defense contract to provide a greenhouse gas inventory or to provide any other report on greenhouse gas emissions4 #hba4 ,prohibition on contracts for the provision of online tutoring services by entities owned by the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 enter into or renew a contract for the provision of online tutoring services by an entity owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,nondelegation ,the ,secretary may not delegate the authority to issue a waiver under paragraph 7#a74 #hbb4 ,modification of truthful cost or pricing data submissions and report ,section #cgje7;b77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking should-cost analysis4 and all that follows through past performance4 and inserting should-cost analysis and shall identify such offerors that incur a delay greater than #bjj days in submitting such cost or pricing data4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include a public notation on such offerors44 #hbc4 ,repeal of bonafide office rule for #h7;a7 contracts with the ,department of ,defense ,section #h7;a77#aa7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#aa77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,to the maximum2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply with respect to a contract entered into under this subsection with the ,department of ,defense4 4 ,c ,industrial base matters #hca4 ,defense industrial base advanced capabilities pilot program 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall carry out a pilot program through a public-private partnership to accelerate the scaling1 production1 and acquisition of advanced defense capabilities determined by the ,under ,secretary to be critical to the national security by creating incentives for investment in domestic small businesses or nontraditional businesses to create a robust and resilient defense industrial base4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the public-private partnership pilot program are as follows3 7,a7 ,to bolster the defense industrial base through acquisition and deployment of advanced capabilities necessary to field ,department of ,defense modernization programs and priorities4 7,b7 ,to strengthen domestic defense supply chain resilience and capacity by investing in innovative defense companies4 7,c7 ,to leverage private equity capital to accelerate domestic defense scaling1 production1 and manufacturing4 7b7 ,public-private partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall enter into one or more public-private partnerships1 consistent with the phased implementation provided for in subsection 7e71 with for-profit persons using the criteria set forth in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,under ,secretary shall establish criteria for entering into one or more public-private partnerships and shall submit to the congressional defense committees such criteria1 which shall not take effect for the purposes of entering into any agreement until #cj days after submission4 7#c7 ,operating agreement ,the ,under ,secretary and a person or persons with whom the ,under ,secretary enters a partnership under paragraph 7#a7 shall enter into an operating agreement that sets forth the roles1 responsibilities1 authorities1 reporting requirements1 term1 and governance framework for the partnership and its operations4 ,such operating agreements may not take effect until #cj days after they have been submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7c7 ,investment of equity 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to public-private partnerships entered into under subsection 7b71 a person or persons with whom the ,under ,secretary has entered into a partnership may invest equity in domestic small businesses or nontraditional businesses consistent with subsection 7a71 with investments selected based on technical merit1 economic value1 and the ,department's modernization priorities4 ,the partnership shall require investment in not less than #aj businesses1 with no business representing greater than #bj percent of total investment and no capability area exceeding #dj percent of total investment 7#b7 ,authorities ,a person or persons described in paragraph 7#a7 shall have sole authority to operate1 manage1 and invest4 7d7 ,loan guarantee 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to the authority established under section the ,under ,secretary shall provide an up to #hj percent loan guarantee1 pursuant to the public-private partnerships entered into under subsection 7b71 with investment of equity that qualifies under subsection 7c7 and consistent with the goals set forth under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,pilot program authority ,the temporary loan guarantee authority described under paragraph 7#a7 is exclusively for the public-private partnerships authorized under this section and may not be utilized for other programs or purposes4 7#c7 ,subject to operating agreement ,the loan guarantee under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the operating agreement entered into under subsection 7b77#c74 7#d7 ,use of funds ,obligations incurred by the ,under ,secretary under this paragraph shall be subject to the availability of funds provided in advance specifically for the purpose of such loan guarantees4 7e7 ,phased implementation schedule and required reports and briefings ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall be carried out in two phases as follows3 7#a7 ,phase #a 7,a7 ,in general ,phase #a shall consist of an initial pilot program with one public-private partnership1 consistent with subsection 7b71 to assess the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of the program4 ,the ,under ,secretary shall begin implementation of phase #a not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,implementation schedule and framework ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit an implementation plan to the congressional defense committees on the design of phase #a4 ,the plan shall include-- 7i7 an overview of1 and the activities undertaken1 to execute the public-private partnership2 7ii7 a description of the advanced capabilities and defense industrial base areas under consideration for investment2 7iii7 an overview of the operating agreement described in subsection 7b77#c72 and 7iv7 implementation milestones and metrics4 7,c7 ,report and briefing required ,not later than #bg months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report and briefing on the implementation of this section and the feasibility and advisability of expanding the scope of the pilot program4 ,the report and briefing shall include1 at minimum-- 7i7 an overview of program performance1 and implementation and execution milestones and outcomes2 7ii7 an overview of progress in-- 7,i7 achieving new products in production aligned with ,department of ,defense needs2 7,,ii7 scaling businesses aligned to targeted industrial base and capability areas2 7,,iii7 generating defense industrial base job growth2 7,,iv7 increasing supply chain resilience and capacity2 and 7,v7 enhancing competition on advanced capability programs2 7iii7 an accounting of activities undertaken and outline of the opportunities and benefits of expanding the scope of the pilot program2 and 7iv7 a recommendation by the ,secretary regarding the feasibility and desirability of expanding the pilot program4 7#b7 ,phase #b 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may expand the scope of the phase #a pilot program with the ability to increase to not more than three public-private partnerships1 consistent with subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,report and briefing required ,not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report and briefing on the outcomes of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 including the elements described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 and the feasibility and advisability of making the program permanent4 7f7 ,termination ,the authority to enter into an agreement to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,domestic business ,the term domestic business has the meaning given the term ,u4,s4 business in section #hjj4beb of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulation4 7#b7 ,domestic small businesses or nontraditional businesses ,the term domestic small businesses or nontraditional businesses means-- 7,a7 a small business that is a domestic business2 or 7,b7 a nontraditional business that is a domestic business4 7#c7 ,nontraditional business ,the term nontraditional business has the meaning given the term nontraditional defense contractor in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,small business ,the term small business has the meaning given the term small business concern in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 #hcb4 ,department of ,defense notification of certain transactions 7a7 ,in general ,the parties to a covered transaction required to file the notification and provide supplementary information to the ,department of ,justice or the ,federal ,trade ,commission under section #g;,a of the ,clayton ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ah;a7 shall concurrently provide such information to the ,department of ,defense during the waiting period under section #g;,a of the ,clayton ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ah;a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered transaction ,the term covered transaction means an actual or proposed merger1 acquisition1 joint venture1 strategic alliance1 or investment-- 7,a7 for which the parties are required to file a notification under section #g;,a of the ,clayton ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ah;a72 and 7,b7 any party to which is1 owns1 or controls a major defense supplier4 7#b7 ,major defense supplier ,the term major defense supplier means-- 7,a7 a current prime contractor of a major defense acquisition program as defined in chapter #bja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 a current prime contractor of a middle tier acquisition as defined pursuant to section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #hhb72 7,c7 a current prime contractor of a software acquisition program described under section #hjj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adgh72 7,d7 a current prime contractor of a defense business system as defined in section #bbbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,e7 a current prime contractor of a service contract with the ,department of ,defense1 as defined in part #bcg of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement1 above the simplified acquisition threshold4 #hcc4 ,analyses of certain activities for action to address sourcing and industrial capacity 7a7 ,analysis required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and other appropriate officials1 shall review the items under subsection 7c7 to determine and develop appropriate actions1 consistent with the policies1 programs1 and activities required under subpart ,i of part ,v of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq471 including-- 7,a7 restricting procurement1 with appropriate waivers for cost1 emergency requirements1 and non-availability of suppliers1 including restricting procurement to-- 7i7 suppliers in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 suppliers in the national technology and industrial base 7as defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7iii7 suppliers in other allied nations2 or 7iv7 other suppliers2 7,b7 increasing investment through use of research and development or procurement activities and acquisition authorities to-- 7i7 expand production capacity2 7ii7 diversify sources of supply2 or 7iii7 promote alternative approaches for addressing military requirements2 7,c7 prohibiting procurement from selected sources or nations2 7,d7 taking a combination of actions described under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c72 or 7,e7 taking no action4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the analyses conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall consider national security1 economic1 and treaty implications1 as well as impacts on current and potential suppliers of goods and services4 7b7 ,reporting on analyses1 recommendations1 and actions 7#a7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 in writing-- 7,a7 a summary of the findings of the analyses undertaken for each item pursuant to subsection 7a72 7,b7 relevant recommendations resulting from the analyses2 and 7,c7 descriptions of specific activities undertaken as a result of the analyses1 including schedule and resources allocated for any planned actions4 7#b7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include the analyses conducted under subsection 7a71 and any relevant recommendations and descriptions of activities resulting from such analyses1 as appropriate1 in each of the following during the #bjbe calendar year3 7,a7 ,the annual report or quarterly briefings to ,congress required under section #dhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the annual report on unfunded priorities of the national technology and industrial base required under section #dhae of such title4 7,c7 ,department of ,defense technology and industrial base policy guidance prescribed under section #dhaa7;c7 of such title4 7,d7 ,activities to modernize acquisition processes to ensure the integrity of the industrial base pursuant to section #dhai of such title4 7,e7 ,defense memoranda of understanding and related agreements considered in accordance with section #dhea of such title4 7,f7 ,industrial base or acquisition policy changes4 7,g7 ,legislative proposals for changes to relevant statutes which the ,department shall consider1 develop1 and submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not less frequently than once per fiscal year4 7,h7 ,other actions as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,list of goods and services for analyses1 recommendations1 and actions ,the items described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,traveling ,wave ,tubes and ,traveling ,wave ,tube ,amplifiers4 #hcd4 ,pilot program on capital assistance to support defense investment in the industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a pilot program under this section to use capital assistance to support the duties and elements of sections #ija and #ijg4 7b7 ,eligibility and application process 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity seeking capital assistance for an eligible investment under this section shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,selection of investments ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria for selecting among eligible investments for which applications are submitted under subsection 7c77#b74 ,the criteria shall include-- 7,a7 the extent to which an investment supports the national security of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the likelihood that capital assistance provided for an investment would enable the investment to proceed sooner than the investment would otherwise be able to proceed2 and 7,c7 the creditworthiness of an investment4 7c7 ,capital assistance 7#a7 ,loans and loan guarantees 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide loans or loan guarantees to finance or refinance the costs of an eligible investment selected pursuant to subsection 7b77#b74 7,b7 ,administration of loans 7i7 ,interest rate 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided under subclause 7,,ii71 the interest rate on a loan provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be not less than the yield on marketable ,united ,states ,treasury securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the loan on the date of execution of the loan agreement4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subclause 7,i7 with respect to an investment if the investment is determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be vital to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,,iii7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish separate and distinct criteria for interest rates for loan guarantees with private sector lending institutions4 7ii7 ,final maturity date ,the final maturity date of a loan provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be not later than #ej years after the date of substantial completion of the investment for which the loan was provided4 7iii7 ,prepayment ,a loan provided under subparagraph 7,a7 may be paid earlier than is provided for under the loan agreement without a penalty4 7iv7 ,nonsubordination 7,i7 ,in general ,a loan provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be subordinated to the claims of any holder of investment obligations in the event of bankruptcy1 insolvency1 or liquidation of the obligor4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement under subclause 7,i7 with respect to the investment in order to mitigate risks to loan repayment4 7v7 ,sale of loans ,the ,secretary may sell to another entity or reoffer into the capital markets a loan provided under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that the sale or reoffering can be made on favorable terms4 7vi7 ,loan guarantees ,any loan guarantee provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall specify the percentage of the principal amount guaranteed4 ,if the ,secretary determines that the holder of a loan guaranteed by the ,department of ,defense defaults on the loan1 the ,secretary shall pay the holder as specified in the loan guarantee agreement4 7vii7 ,investment-grade rating ,the ,secretary shall establish a credit rating system to ensure a reasonable reassurance of repayment4 ,the system may include use of existing credit rating agencies where appropriate4 7viii7 ,terms and conditions ,loans and loan guarantees provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to such other terms and conditions and contain such other covenants1 representations1 warranties1 and requirements 7including requirements for audits7 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7ix7 ,applicability of ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij ,loans and loan guarantees provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be subject to the requirements of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa et seq474 7#b7 ,equity investments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 as a minority investor1 support an eligible investment selected pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 with funds or use other mechanisms for the purpose of purchasing1 and may make and fund commitments to purchase1 invest in1 make pledges in respect of1 or otherwise acquire1 equity or quasi-equity securities 7such as warrants71 or shares or financial interests of the eligible entity receiving support for the eligible investment1 including as a limited partner or other investor in investment funds1 upon such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may determine4 7,b7 ,sales and liquidation of position ,the ,secretary shall seek to sell and liquidate any support for an investment provided under subparagraph 7,a7 as soon as commercially feasible1 commensurate with other similar investors in the investment and taking into consideration the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,subjection to ,appropriations acts1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance with respect to developing and financing investments to eligible entities seeking capital assistance for eligible investments and eligible entities receiving capital assistance under this section4 7#d7 ,terms and conditions 7,a7 ,amount of capital assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide to an eligible investment selected pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 the amount of assistance necessary to carry out the investment4 7,b7 ,use of ,united ,states dollars ,all financial transactions conducted under this section shall be conducted in ,united ,states dollars4 7d7 ,establishment of accounts 7#a7 ,credit program account 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a ,department of ,defense ,credit ,program ,account to execute loans and loan guarantees in accordance with section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a74 7,b7 ,funding ,the ,credit ,program ,account shall consist of amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations and fees collected pursuant to subparagraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,fee authority ,the ,secretary may charge and collect fees for providing capital assistance in amounts to be determined by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary shall establish the amount of such fees in regulations at an amount sufficient to cover but not exceed the administrative costs to the ,office of providing capital assistance4 7#b7 ,equity account 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a ,department of ,defense ,strategic ,capital ,equity ,account4 7,b7 ,funding ,the ,strategic ,capital ,equity ,account shall consist of all amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,subject to appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary is authorized to pay1 from the ,department of ,defense ,credit ,program ,account or the ,department of ,defense ,strategic ,capital ,equity ,account-- 7,a7 the cost1 as defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a71 of loans and loan guarantees and other capital assistance2 7,b7 administrative expenses associated with activities under this section2 7,c7 project-specific transaction costs2 7,d7 the cost of providing support authorized by this section2 and 7,e7 the costs of equity investments4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 ,the ,secretary may not exercise the authorities available under this section until such time as these regulations have been issued and adopted by the ,department4 7f7 ,annual report ,not later than the first ,monday in ,february of a fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report describing activities carried out pursuant to this section in the preceding fiscal year and the goals of the ,department of ,defense in accordance with this section for the next fiscal year4 7g7 ,notification requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after a use of loans1 loan guarantees1 equity investments1 insurance1 or reinsurance under this section4 7h7 ,sunset ,the authorities provided under this section shall expire on ,october #a1 #bjbh4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,capital assistance ,the term capital assistance means loans1 loan guarantees1 equity investments1 insurance and reinsurance1 or technical assistance provided under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an individual2 7,b7 a corporation1 including a limited liability corporation2 7,c7 a partnership1 including a public-private1 limited1 or general partnership2 7,d7 a joint venture1 including a strategic alliance2 7,e7 a trust2 7,f7 a ,state of the ,united ,states1 including a political subdivision or any other instrumentality of a ,state2 7,g7 a ,tribal government or consortium of ,tribal governments2 7,h7 any other governmental entity or public agency in the ,united ,states1 including a special purpose district or public authority1 including a port authority2 or 7,i7 a multi-,state or multi-jurisdictional group of public entities within the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,eligible investment ,the term eligible investment means an investment that facilitates the efforts of the ,office-- 7,a7 to identify1 accelerate1 and sustain the establishment1 research1 development1 construction1 procurement1 leasing1 consolidation1 alteration1 improvement1 or repair of tangible and intangible assets vital to national security2 or 7,b7 to protect vital tangible and intangible assets from theft1 acquisition1 and transfer by adversaries of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,obligor ,the term obligor means a party that is primarily liable for payment of the principal of or interest on a loan4 #hce4 ,requirement to buy certain satellite components from national technology and industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhfd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,traveling-wave tube and traveling wave tube amplifiers ,a traveling-wave tube and traveling wave tube amplifier1 that meets established technical and reliability requirements1 used in a satellite weighing more than #djj pounds whose principle purpose is to support the national security1 defense1 or intelligence needs of the ,united ,states ,government4 4 7b7 ,exception ,paragraph 7#f7 of section #dhfd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall not apply with respect to programs that received ,milestone ,a approval 7as defined in section #bdca;a of such title7 before ,october #a1 #bjbb4 7c7 ,clarification of delegation authority ,subject to subsection 7i7 of section #dhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may delegate to a service acquisition executive the authority to make a waiver under subsection 7d7 of such section with respect to the limitation under subsection 7a77#f7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 #hcf4 ,sense of ,congress relating to rubber supply ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department of ,defense should take all appropriate action to lessen the dependence of the ,armed ,forces on adversarial nations for the procurement of strategic and critical materials1 and that one such material in short supply according to the most recent report from ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,strategic ,material is natural rubber1 undermining our national security and jeopardizing the military's ability to rely on a stable source of natural rubber for tire manufacturing and production of other goods2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense should take all appropriate action1 pursuant with the authority provided by the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;a et seq47 to engage in activities that may include stockpiling1 but shall also include research and development aspects for increasing the domestic supply of natural rubber4 ,d ,small business matters #hda4 ,amendments to ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program ,section #djfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting to enable and assist small businesses after merit-based program2 7ii7 by striking fielding of technologies and inserting commercialization of various technologies1 including critical technologies2 and 7iii7 by inserting capabilities developed through competitively awarded prototype agreements after defense laboratories12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting support full-scale integration1 after evaluation outcomes12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting primarily major defense acquisition programs1 but also other after candidate proposals in support of2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking by each military department and inserting by each component small business office of each military department2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #f1jjj1jjj4 #hdb4 ,department of ,defense ,mentor-,protg ,program ,section #dijb7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7#c7 by striking ,before providing assistance and inserting 7#a7 ,before providing assistance2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,an agreement under this subsection may be a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or a partnership intermediary agreement4 4 #hdc4 ,consideration of the past performance of affiliate companies of small businesses ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend section #bae4cje of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,supplement 7or any successor regulation7 to require that when small business concerns bid on ,department of ,defense contracts1 the past performance evaluation and source selection processes shall consider1 if relevant1 the past performance information of affiliate companies of the small business concerns4 #hdd4 ,timely payments for ,department of ,defense small business subcontractors 7a7 ,reduction in time for contractor explanation and past performance consideration of unjustified withholding of payments to ,department of ,defense small business subcontractors ,section #h7;d77#ac77;,b77i7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#ac77;,b77i77 is amended by inserting 1 or1 for a covered contract awarded by the ,department of ,defense1 more than #cj days past due1 after #ij days past due4 7b7 ,clarification that contracting officers of the ,department of ,defense are authorized to enter or modify past performance information related to unjustified non-payment or reduced payment before or after contract close-out ,section #h7;d77#ac77;,c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#ac77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,a contracting officer and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,a contracting officer 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,past performance information for ,,dod contracts ,the contracting officer for a covered contract awarded by the ,department of ,defense may enter or modify past performance information of the prime contractor in connection with the unjustified failure to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor before or after close-out of the covered contract4 4 7c7 ,duty of cooperation to correct and mitigate unjustified failure by ,department of ,defense prime contractors to make full or timely payments to subcontractors ,section #h7;d77#ac7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#ac77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 ,cooperation on ,,dod contracts 7i7 ,in general ,if a contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense determines1 with respect to a prime contractor's past performance1 that there was an unjustified failure by the prime contractor on a covered contract awarded by the ,department of ,defense to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor covered by subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c71 such prime contractor is required to cooperate with the contracting officer1 who shall consult with the ,director of ,small ,business ,programs or ,director of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization acting pursuant to section #ae7k77#f7 and other representatives of the ,department of ,defense1 with regards to correcting and mitigating such unjustified failure to make a full or timely payment to the subcontractor4 7ii7 ,period ,the duty of cooperation under this subparagraph continues until the subcontractor is made whole or the contracting officer's determination is no longer effective1 and regardless of performance or close-out status of the covered contract4 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting subparagraph 7,f74 7d7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply to any covered contract 7as defined in section #h7;d77#ac77;,a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#ac77;,a77 that is entered into or modified by the ,department of ,defense on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hde4 ,extension of ,pilot ,program for streamlined technology transition from the ,,sbir and ,,sttr ,programs of the ,department of ,defense ,section #agaj7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #hdf4 ,annual reports regarding the ,,sbir program of the ,department of ,defense ,section #bgi7;a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cejg7 is amended by striking each fiscal years #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc and replacing with each fiscal year through fiscal year #bjbh4 #hdg4 ,modifications to the ,procurement ,technical ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,section #diea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking private1 nonprofit organization and inserting nonprofit organization2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the term business entity means a corporation1 association1 partnership1 limited liability company1 limited liability partnership1 consortia1 not-for-profit1 or other legal entity4 4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements ,section #died of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,under2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall have the ability to waive or modify the percentages specified in paragraph 7#a71 on a case-by-case basis1 if the ,secretary determines that it would be in the best interest of the program4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7f71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,waiver of ,government cost share restriction ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines it to be in the best interests of the ,federal ,government1 the ,secretary may waive the restrictions on the percentage of eligible costs covered by the program under section 7b74 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written justification for such determination4 4 7c7 ,authority to provide certain types of technical assistance ,section #dieh7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 under clause #beb4bjd-gjab of the ,defense ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement1 or any successor regulation1 and on compliance with those requirements 7and any successor requirements72 and 7#d7 under section #hdg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #aeje71 and on compliance with those requirements 7and any such successor requirements74 4 #hdh4 ,extension of pilot program to incentivize contracting with employee-owned businesses ,section #hgd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and prescribe regulations after establish a pilot program2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,a qualified and inserting ,each contract held by a qualified2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking expended on subcontracts1 subject to such necessary and reasonable waivers and inserting the following3 8expended on subcontracts1 except-- 7,a7 to the extent subcontracted amounts exceeding #ej percent are subcontracted to other qualified businesses wholly-owned through an ,employee ,stock ,ownership ,plan2 7,b7 in the case of contracts for products1 to the extent subcontracted amounts exceeding #ej percent are for materials not available from another qualified business wholly-owned through an ,employee ,stock ,ownership ,plan2 or 7,c7 pursuant to such necessary and reasonable waivers 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking five years after and inserting eight years after4 #hdi4 ,eliminating self-certification for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 7#b7 ,small business concern2 small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans ,the terms small business concern and small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 7b7 ,eliminating ,self-,certification in ,prime ,contracting and ,subcontracting for ,s,d,v,o,s,bs 7#a7 ,in general ,each prime contract award and subcontract award that is counted for the purpose of meeting the goals for participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans in procurement contracts for ,federal agencies1 as established in section #ae7;g77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;g77#b771 shall be entered into with small business concerns certified by the ,administrator as small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans under section #cf of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f74 7#b7 ,effective date ,paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a of the fiscal year beginning after the ,administrator promulgates the regulations required under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,phased ,approach to ,eliminating ,self-,certification for ,s,d,v,o,s,bs ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any small business concern that self-certified as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans may-- 7#a7 if the small business concern files a certification application with the ,administrator before the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 maintain such self-certification until the ,administrator makes a determination with respect to such certification2 and 7#b7 if the small business concern does not file a certification application before the end of the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 lose1 at the end of such #a-year period1 any self-certification of the small business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans4 7d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section4 #hej4 ,payment of subcontractors ,section #h7;d77#ac7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#ac77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking #ij days and inserting #cj days2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by striking contractor shall and inserting contractor-- 7i7 shall 2 7,b7 in clause 7i71 as so designated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7i7 may enter or modify past performance information of the prime contractor in connection with the unjustified failure to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor subject to this paragraph before or after close-out of the covered contract4 4 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting subparagraph 7,f72 7#d7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following03 7,e7 ,cooperation 7i7 ,in general ,once a contracting officer determines1 with respect to the past performance of a prime contractor1 that there was an unjustified failure by the prime contractor on a covered contract to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor covered by subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c71 the prime contractor is required to cooperate with the contracting officer1 who shall consult with the ,director of ,small ,business ,programs or the ,director of ,small and ,disadvantaged ,business ,utilization acting pursuant to section #ae7k77#f7 and other representatives of the ,government1 regarding correcting and mitigating the unjustified failure to make a full or timely payment to a subcontractor4 7ii7 ,duration ,the duty of cooperation under this subparagraph for a prime contractor described in clause 7i7 continues until the subcontractor is made whole or the determination of the contracting officer determination is no longer effective1 and regardless of performance or close-out status of the covered contract4 4 #hea4 ,increase in ,governmentwide goal for participation in ,federal contracts by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans ,section #ae7;g77#a77;,a77ii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;g77#a77;,a77ii77 is amended by striking #c percent and inserting #e percent4 #heb4 ,amendments to contracting authority for certain small business concerns 7a7 ,socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns ,section #h7;a77#a77;,d77i77,,ii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;a77#a77;,d77i77,,ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7or #aj1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #g1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 by inserting 7or #h1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #c1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,certain small business concerns owned and controlled by women ,section #h7m7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4#fcg7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 7or #aj1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #g1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting 7or #h1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #d1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting 7or #aj1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #g1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting 7or #h1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #d1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,qualified hubzone small business concerns ,section #ca7;c77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;a7c77#b77;,a77ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting 7or #aj1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #g1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by inserting 7or #h1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #c1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans ,section #cf7;c77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7or #aj1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #g1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 7or #h1jjj1jjj1 in the case of a ,department of ,defense contract1 as adjusted for inflation by the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council under section #a4aji of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation7 after #c1jjj1jjj4 7e7 ,certain veteran-owned concerns ,section #habg7;c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting 8the dollar thresholds under section #cf7;c77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7c77#b7704 ,e ,other matters #hfa4 ,limitation on the availability of funds pending a plan for implementing the replacement for the ,selected ,acquisition ,reporting system ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 for travel for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for implementing the replacement for the ,selected ,acquisition ,reporting system as required by section #hji of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 including-- 7#a7 a timeline and process for implementing the requirements of such section #hji2 7#b7 a timeline and process for implementing quarterly reporting versus annually for the replacement system1 including identification of policy1 procedural1 or technical challenges to implementing that reporting periodicity2 7#c7 a timeline and process for providing access to the replacement reporting system to congressional staff2 and 7#d7 a timeline and process for providing access to the replacement reporting system to the ,government ,accountability ,office1 the public1 and other relevant stakeholders4 #hfb4 ,extension of pilot program for distribution support and services for weapons systems contractors ,section #hhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbib note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking seven-year pilot program and inserting eight-year pilot program2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking seven years and inserting eight years4 #hfc4 ,modification of effective date for expansion on the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products ,section #hdd7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cgff7 is amended by striking #e years and inserting #f years4 #hfd4 ,foreign sources of specialty metals ,section #dhfc7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,any specialty metal procured as mill product or incorporated into a component other than an end item pursuant to this subsection shall be melted or produced-- 7,a7 in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 in the country from which the mill product or component is procured2 or 7,c7 in another country covered under paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii74 4 #hfe4 ,university ,affiliated ,research ,center for critical minerals 7a7 ,plan to establish a university affiliated research center for critical minerals 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall develop a plan to establish a new ,university ,affiliated ,research ,center 7,,uarc71 or to expand a current relevant ,,uarc or consortia of universities1 for the purposes of contributing to the capacity of the ,department to conduct research1 development1 engineering or workforce expansion related to critical minerals for national security needs4 ,the plan should focus on institutional capacity at a mining school or schools with expertise in engineering1 applied research1 commercial and workforce development activities related to critical minerals4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development capabilities relating to critical minerals of mining schools1 including an assessment of the workforce and physical research infrastructure of such schools4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the ability of mining schools-- 7i7 to participate in defense-related engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development activities relating to critical minerals2 7ii7 to effectively compete for defense-related engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development contracts and grants2 and 7iii7 to support the mission of the ,under ,secretary to extend the capabilities of current war fighting systems1 develop breakthrough capabilities1 hedge against an uncertain future through a set of scientific and engineering options1 and counter strategic surprise4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the activities and investments necessary-- 7i7 to augment facilities or educational programming at mining schools or a consortium of mining schools-- 7,i7 to support the mission of the ,under ,secretary2 7,,ii7 to access1 secure1 and conduct research relating to sensitive or classified information2 and 7,,iii7 to respond quickly to emerging engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce needs relating to critical minerals4 7ii7 to increase the participation of mining schools in defense-related engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development activities2 and 7iii7 to increase the ability of mining schools to effectively compete for defense-related engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development contracts and grants4 7,d7 ,recommendations identifying actions that may be taken by the ,secretary1 the ,under ,secretary1 ,congress1 mining schools1 and other organizations to increase the participation of mining schools in defense-related engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development activities1 contracts1 and grants4 7,e7 ,the specific goals1 incentives1 and metrics developed by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,d7 to increase and measure the capacity of mining schools to address the engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,consultations ,in developing the plan required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary and the ,under ,secretary shall consult with such other public and private sector organizations as the ,secretary and the ,under ,secretary determine appropriate4 7#d7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the plan developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 make the plan available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,activities to support the engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development capacity of mining schools 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,under ,secretary may establish a program to award contracts1 grants1 or other agreements on a competitive basis1 and to perform other appropriate activities1 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,purposes ,the purposes described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,developing the capability1 including workforce and research infrastructure1 for mining schools to more effectively compete for ,federal engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development funding opportunities4 7,b7 ,improving the capability of mining schools to recruit and retain research faculty1 and to participate in appropriate personnel exchange programs and educational and career development activities4 7,c7 ,any other purposes the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate for enhancing the defense-related engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and development capabilities of mining schools4 7c7 ,increasing partnerships for mining schools with national security research and engineering organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #cje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dade4 ,research and educational programs and activities3 critical minerals 7a7 ,program established 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,secretary of each military department1 shall carry out a program to provide assistance to covered educational institutions to assist the ,department of ,defense in defense-related critical minerals engineering1 applied research1 commercialization1 and workforce development activities4 7#b7 ,limitation on delegation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not delegate or transfer to an individual outside the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense the authority regarding the programming or budgeting of the program established by this section that is carried out by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7b7 ,program objective ,the objective of the program established by subsection 7a77#a7 is to enhance defense-related critical minerals research and education at covered educational institutions4 ,such objective shall be accomplished through initiatives designed to-- 7#a7 enhance the critical minerals research and educational capabilities of such institutions in areas of importance to national defense1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 encourage the participation of such institutions in the research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation programs and activities of the ,department of ,defense relating to critical minerals2 7#c7 increase the number of graduates from such institutions engaged in critical minerals-related disciplines important to the national security functions of the ,department of ,defense1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#d7 encourage research and educational collaborations between such institutions and other institutions of higher education1 ,government defense organizations1 and the defense industry relating to critical minerals4 7c7 ,assistance provided ,under the program established under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide covered educational institutions with funding or technical assistance1 including any of the following3 7#a7 ,support for research1 development1 testing1 evaluation1 or educational enhancements in areas important to national defense through the competitive awarding of grants1 cooperative agreements1 contracts1 scholarships1 fellowships1 or the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation4 7#b7 ,support to assist in the attraction and retention of faculty in scientific disciplines important to the national security functions of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,establishing partnerships between such institutions and defense laboratories1 ,government defense organizations1 the defense industry1 and other institutions of higher education in research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation in areas important to the national security functions of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,other such non-monetary assistance as the ,secretary finds appropriate to enhance defense-related research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities at such institutions4 7d7 ,incentives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may develop incentives to encourage critical minerals-related research and educational collaborations between covered educational institutions and other institutions of higher education4 7#b7 ,goals ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish goals and incentives to encourage ,federally funded research and development centers1 science and technology reinvention laboratories1 and ,university ,affiliated ,research ,centers funded by the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 to assess the capacity of covered educational institutions to address the critical minerals research and development needs of the ,department through partnerships and collaborations2 and 7,b7 if appropriate1 to enter into partnerships and collaborations with such institutions4 7e7 ,criteria for funding ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish procedures under which the ,secretary may limit funding under this section to institutions that have not otherwise received a significant amount of funding from the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation programs supporting the national security functions of the ,department4 7f7 ,definition of covered educational institution 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term covered educational institution means-- 7,a7 a mining1 metallurgical1 geological1 or mineral engineering program-- 7i7 accredited by the ,accreditation ,board for ,engineering and ,technology1 ,inc42 and 7ii7 located at an institution of higher education2 or 7,b7 an institution of higher learning or community college with a geology or engineering program or department that has experience in mining research or work with the mining industry4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #cje of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #dade4 ,research and educational programs and activities3 critical minerals4 4 7d7 ,mining school defined 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term mining school means-- 7,a7 a mining1 metallurgical1 geological1 or mineral engineering program-- 7i7 accredited by the ,accreditation ,board for ,engineering and ,technology1 ,inc42 and 7ii7 located at an institution of higher education2 or 7,b7 an institution of higher learning or community college with a geology or engineering program or department that has experience in mining research or work with the mining industry4 7#b7 ,institution of higher education ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 #hff4 ,enhanced domestic content requirement for navy shipbuilding programs 7a7 ,enhanced domestic content requirement 7#a7 ,contracting requirements ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 for purposes of chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies procured as part of a ,navy shipbuilding program are manufactured substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states if the cost of such component articles1 materials1 or supplies-- 7,a7 supplied during the period beginning ,january #a1 #bjbf1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjbg1 exceeds #fe percent of the cost of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 7,b7 supplied during the period beginning ,january #a1 #bjbh1 and ending ,december #ca1 #bjcb1 exceeds #ge percent of the cost of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies2 and 7,c7 supplied on or after ,january #a1 #bjcc1 equals #ajj percent of the cost of the manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies4 7#b7 ,applicability to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities ,contracts related to shipbuilding programs entered into under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activities shall require that these activities and the components specified during these activities must meet the domestic content requirements delineated under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,exclusion for certain manufactured articles ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to manufactured articles that consist wholly or predominantly of iron1 steel1 or a combination of iron and steel4 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may request a waiver from the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 in order to expand sourcing to members of the national technical industrial base 7as that term is defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,any such waiver shall be subject to the approval of the ,director of the ,made in ,america ,office and may only be requested if it is determined that any of the following apply3 7,a7 ,application of the limitation would increase the cost of the overall acquisition by more than #be percent or cause unreasonable delays to be incurred4 7,b7 ,satisfactory quality items manufactured by a domestic entity are not available or domestic production of such items cannot be initiated without significantly delaying the project for which the item is to be acquired4 7,c7 ,it is inconsistent with the public interest4 7#e7 ,rulemaking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in concurrence with the ,director of the ,made in ,america ,office1 shall issue rules to determine the treatment of the lowest price offered for a foreign end product for which #ee percent or more of the component articles1 materials1 or supplies of such foreign end product are manufactured substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states if-- 7,a7 the application of paragraph 7#a7 results in an unreasonable cost2 or 7,b7 no offers are submitted to supply manufactured articles1 materials1 or supplies manufactured substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies mined1 produced1 or manufactured in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,applicability ,the requirements of this subsection shall apply to contracts entered into on or after ,january #a1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,reporting on country of origin manufacturing ,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 a report on country of origin tracking and reporting as it relates to manufactured content procured as part of ,navy shipbuilding programs1 including through primary contracts and subcontracts at the second and third tiers4 ,the report shall describe measures taken to ensure that the country of origin information pertaining to such content is reported accurately in terms of the location of manufacture and not determined by the location of sale4 #hfg4 ,addition of ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council ,section #acjb7;b77#a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration4 4 #hfh4 ,modifications to rights in technical data ,section #cgga7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by inserting for which the ,united ,states shall have government purpose rights1 unless the ,government and the contractor negotiate different license rights after component72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following new clause 7iii73 7iii7 is a release1 disclosure1 or use of detailed manufacturing or process data-- 7,i7 that is necessary for operation1 maintenance1 installation1 or training and shall be used only for operation1 maintenance1 installation1 or training purposes supporting wartime operations or contingency operations2 and 7,,ii7 for which the head of an agency determines that the original supplier of such data will be unable to satisfy military readiness or operational requirements for such operations2 or 4 ,,ix ,,department ,,of ,,defense ,,organization ,,and ,,management ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,establishment of ,office of ,strategic ,capital 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #adh4 ,office of ,strategic ,capital 7a7 ,establishment ,there is in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense an office to be known as the ,office of ,strategic ,capital 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,director ,the ,office shall be headed by a ,director 7in this section referred to as the ,director71 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary from among employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,senior ,executive ,service positions 7as defined in section #cacb of title #e74 7c7 ,duties ,the ,office shall-- 7#a7 develop1 integrate1 and implement proven capital strategies of partners of the ,department of ,defense to shape and scale investment in critical technologies and assets2 7#b7 identify and prioritize promising critical technologies and assets for the ,department in need of capital assistance2 and 7#c7 fund investments in such technologies and assets1 including supply chain technologies not always supported through direct investment4 7d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity seeking capital assistance for an eligible investment shall submit to the ,director an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,director may require4 7e7 ,selection of investments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall establish criteria for selecting among eligible investments for which applications are submitted under subsection 7d74 ,such criteria shall include-- 7,a7 the extent to which an investment is significant to the national security of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the likelihood that capital assistance provided for an investment would enable the investment to proceed sooner than the investment would otherwise be able to proceed2 and 7,c7 the creditworthiness of an investment4 7#b7 ,notice and wait requirement ,the criteria established under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply until-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense submits the criteria to the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 a period of #cj days has elapsed after such submission4 7f7 ,notification ,not less than #cj days before exercising the authority provided by section #hcd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 shall notify the congressional defense committees of the purpose and terms of any capital assistance proposed to be provided under that section4 ,such notification may be made in classified form1 if necessary4 7g7 ,strategic ,capital ,advisory ,board ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,strategic ,capital ,advisory ,board to advise the ,director with respect to activities carried out under this section4 7h7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section1 including regulations to ensure internal and external coordination to avoid duplication of effort1 reduce inefficiency1 and ensure policy coherence across the ,department4 7i7 ,effective date ,the authorities made available under this section may not be exercised until the date that is #cj days after the regulations required by subsection 7i7 have been-- 7#a7 prescribed and adopted by the ,department2 and 7#b7 submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7j7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #ca of each ye ar1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7#a7 describes the activities of the ,office during the most recent fiscal year ending before submission of the report1 including-- 7,a7 an identification of entities that received capital assistance from the ,office during that fiscal year2 7,b7 a description of the status of the financial obligations of those entities as a result of receiving such assistance2 and 7,c7 any success stories as a result of such assistance2 7#b7 assesses the status of the finances of the ,office as of the end of that fiscal year2 and 7#c7 describes the goals of the ,office for the fiscal year that begins after submission of the report4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,capital assistance ,the term capital assistance means loans1 loan guarantees1 equity investments1 or technical assistance provided under section #hcd4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an individual2 7,b7 a corporation2 7,c7 a partnership1 including a public-private partnership2 7,d7 a joint venture2 7,e7 a trust2 7,f7 a ,state1 including a political subdivision or any other instrumentality of a ,state2 7,g7 a ,tribal government or consortium of ,tribal governments2 7,h7 any other governmental entity or public agency in the ,united ,states1 including a special purpose district or public authority1 including a port authority2 or 7,i7 a multi-,state or multi-jurisdictional group of public entities4 7#c7 ,eligible investment ,the term eligible investment means an investment that facilitates the efforts of the ,office-- 7,a7 to identify1 accelerate1 and sustain the establishment1 research1 development1 construction1 procurement1 leasing1 consolidation1 alteration1 improvement1 or repair of tangible and intangible assets vital to ,united ,states national security2 or 7,b7 to protect tangible and intangible assets vital to ,united ,states national security from theft1 acquisition1 and transfer by countries that are adversaries of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #d of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #adh4 ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 4 #ijb4 ,reinstatement of position of ,chief ,management ,officer of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,reinstatement of position 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #acb the following new item3 #acb;a4 ,chief ,management ,officer 7a7 ,appointment and qualifications 7#a7 ,there is a ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 appointed from civilian life by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,management ,officer shall be appointed from among persons who have an extensive management or business background and experience with managing large or complex organizations4 ,a person may not be appointed as ,chief ,management ,officer within seven years after relief from active duty as a commissioned officer of a regular component of an armed force4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chief ,management ,officer shall perform such duties and exercise such powers as the ,secretary or the ,deputy ,secretary may prescribe1 including the following3 7#a7 ,serving as the chief management officer of the ,department of ,defense with the mission of managing enterprise business operations and shared services of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,serving as the principal advisor to the ,secretary and the ,deputy ,secretary on establishing policies for1 and directing1 all enterprise business operations of the ,department1 including planning and processes1 business transformation1 and performance measurement and management activities and programs1 including the allocation of resources for enterprise business operations and unifying business management efforts across the ,department4 7#c7 ,exercising authority1 direction1 and control over the ,defense ,agencies and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities providing shared business services for the ,department4 7#d7 ,authority to direct the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of all other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,chief ,management ,officer has responsibility under this section4 7#e7 ,serving as the official with principal responsibility in the ,department for minimizing the duplication of efforts1 maximizing efficiency and effectiveness1 and establishing metrics for performance among and for all organizations and elements of the ,department4 7c7 ,budget authority 7#a7 7,a7 ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 shall require the head of each ,defense ,agency and ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity 7other than such agencies and activities that are under the direction of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or are elements of the intelligence community7 to transmit the proposed budget of such ,agency or ,activity for enterprise business operations for a fiscal year1 and for the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of this title for that fiscal year1 to the ,chief ,management ,officer for review under subparagraph 7,b7 at the same time the proposed budget is submitted to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller74 7,b7 ,the ,chief ,management ,officer shall review each proposed budget transmitted under subparagraph 7,a7 and1 not later than ,january #ca of the year preceding the fiscal year for which the budget is proposed1 shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing the comments of the ,chief ,management ,officer with respect to all such proposed budgets1 together with the certification of the ,chief ,management ,officer regarding whether each such proposed budget achieves the required level of efficiency and effectiveness for enterprise business operations1 consistent with guidance for budget review established by the ,chief ,management ,officer4 7,c7 ,not later than ,march #ca each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes the following3 7i7 ,each proposed budget for the enterprise business operations of a ,defense ,agency or ,department of ,defense ,field ,activity that was transmitted to the ,chief ,management ,officer under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,identification of each proposed budget contained in the most recent report submitted under subparagraph 7,b7 that the ,chief ,management ,officer did not certify as achieving the required level of efficiency and effectiveness for enterprise business operations4 7iii7 ,a discussion of the actions that the ,secretary proposes to take1 together with any recommended legislation that the ,secretary considers appropriate1 to address inadequate levels of efficiency and effectiveness for enterprise business operations achieved by the proposed budgets identified in the report4 7iv7 ,any additional comments that the ,secretary considers appropriate regarding inadequate levels of efficiency and effectiveness for enterprise business operations achieved by the proposed budgets4 7#b7 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to modify or interfere with the budget-related responsibilities of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7d7 ,precedence ,the ,chief ,management ,officer takes precedence in the ,department of ,defense after the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7e7 ,enterprise business operation defined ,in this section1 the term enterprise business operations means those activities that constitute the cross-cutting business operations used by multiple components of the ,department of ,defense1 but not those activities that are directly tied to a single military department or ,department of ,defense component4 ,the term includes business-support functions designated by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense for purposes of this section1 such as aspects of financial management1 healthcare1 acquisition and procurement1 supply chain and logistics1 certain information technology1 real property1 and human resources operations4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #d of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #acb the following new item3 #acb;a4 ,chief ,management ,officer4 4 7b7 ,management and oversight of defense business systems ,section #bbbb of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and inserting the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,chief ,information ,officer and inserting the ,chief ,management ,officer2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7,i7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 and inserting ,the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking the ,chief ,information ,officer shall and inserting the ,chief ,management ,officer shall2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,the ,chief ,information ,officer and inserting ,the ,chief ,management ,officer2 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a71 in the second sentence1 by inserting the ,chief ,management ,officer and after chaired by2 7#d7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense each place it appears and inserting the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7i77#e77;,b71 by striking the ,chief ,information ,officer and inserting the ,chief ,management ,officer4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aca7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7d7 ,guidance required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 issue guidance to clearly delineate the authorities and responsibilities of the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 provide a charter for the position of the ,chief ,management ,officer to fully vest the authority of the ,chief ,management ,officer within the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,report on effect of lapse in management oversight on defense business systems 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effect on defense business systems of the abolishment of the position of ,chief ,management ,officer and the failure to reassign the responsibilities of the ,chief ,management ,officer with respect to defense business systems for two years4 7#b7 ,defense business system defined ,in this subsection1 the term defense business system has the meaning given that term in section #bbbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ijc4 ,modification of responsibilities of ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7d7 of section #aci;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 ensuring and inserting and ensuring2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 and assessing and all that follows through economy2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting after defense resources the following3 1 including the standardization of analytical methodologies and the establishment and maintenance of a centralized knowledge repository of physical attributes or other data for modeling and simulation purposes4 7b7 ,annual reports ,such section is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on activities to conduct strategic and operational analysis under paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h7 of subsection 7d7 that includes-- 7,a7 a review of strategic portfolio reviews completed in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report and a description of such reviews planned for the fiscal year that begins after submission of the report2 7,b7 a review of analyses of alternatives completed in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report and a description of such analyses planned for the fiscal year that begins after submission of the report2 and 7,c7 a review of defense program projections completed in the fiscal year preceding submission of the report and a description of such projections planned for the fiscal year that begins after submission of the report4 7#b7 ,form ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form1 but shall include an unclassified summary4 7#c7 ,briefings ,not later than #ae days after submission of each report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall brief the congressional defense committees on the contents of the report4 4 7c7 ,program evaluation competitive analysis cell ,such section is further amended by adding after subsection 7e71 as added by subsection 7b71 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,program evaluation competitive analysis cell 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 establish a team1 to be known as the ,program ,evaluation ,competitive ,analysis ,cell1 to critically assess the analytical methodologies1 assumptions1 and data used in key strategic and operational analyses conducted by the ,director2 and 7,b7 ensure that the team has a sufficient number of personnel to carry out the duties of the team4 7#b7 ,independence ,the ,program ,evaluation ,competitive ,analysis ,cell shall be independent of the ,director and shall report only to the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7d7 ,pilot program on alternative analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall establish a pilot program on alternative analysis4 7#b7 ,structure ,the ,director shall establish1 under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a71 three analytical groups1 focused on programmatic analysis in the following3 7,a7 ,year #a of the future-years defense program under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,years #b through #e of the future-years defense program4 7,c7 ,years outside the future-years defense program4 7#c7 ,requirements ,the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall run at least one strategic portfolio review or equivalent analytical effort per year4 7e7 ,establishment of ,analysis ,working ,group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 establish the ,analysis ,working ,group in the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 ensure that the ,analysis ,working ,group possesses sufficient full-time equivalent support personnel to carry out the duties of the ,group4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,analysis ,working ,group shall be composed of representatives of the following components of the ,department of ,defense3 7,a7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 7,b7 ,the ,directorate for ,joint ,force ,development 7,j#g7 of the ,joint ,staff4 7,c7 ,the ,directorate for ,force ,structure1 ,resources1 and ,assessment 7,j#h7 of the ,joint ,staff4 7,d7 ,the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7,e7 ,the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office4 7,f7 ,the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7,g7 ,the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7,h7 ,the ,united ,states ,european ,command4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,analysis ,working ,group shall-- 7,a7 establish clear priorities and standards to focus analysts on decision support2 7,b7 improve transparency of methodologies1 tools1 and tradecraft across the analytic community1 including testing and validation for new or emerging methodologies1 tools1 and tradecraft2 7,c7 improve quality of and expand access to data1 including evaluation of new data sets1 or application of existing data sets in new or novel ways2 7,d7 evolve the methodologies1 tools1 and tradecraft methods and tools used in strategic analysis2 7,e7 resolve classified access and infrastructure challenges2 7,f7 foster a workforce and organizations that are innovative1 creative1 and provide high-quality strategic decision support2 and 7,g7 conduct such other tasks as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the requirements of the ,chiefs of ,staff of the ,armed ,forces to establish military requirements1 performance requirements1 and joint performance requirements1 or the requirement of the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council to validate such requirements under section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ijd4 ,roles and responsibilities for components of ,office of ,secretary of ,defense for joint all-domain command and control in support of integrated joint warfighting 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the roles and responsibilities of components of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for development and delivery to combatant commands of capabilities that are essential to integrated joint warfighting capabilities1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,deputy ,chief ,technology ,officer for ,mission ,capabilities of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 identifying new technology and operational concepts for experimentation and prototyping for delivery to the ,joint ,force to address key operational challenges2 7,b7 providing technical support for the ,joint ,force in exploring and analyzing new capabilities1 operational concepts1 and systems-of-systems composition1 including through advanced modeling and simulation2 and 7,c7 executing associated experimentation1 through the ,rapid ,defense ,experimentation ,reserve 7,,rder7 or another mechanism4 7#b7 ,the ,executive ,director for ,acquisition1 ,integration1 and ,interoperability of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 enabling the acquisition of cross-domain1 joint1 and cross-system kill chains and mission capabilities1 including resourcing of modifications necessary for integration and interoperability among kill chain and mission components2 and 7,b7 ensuring the effectiveness of cross-domain1 joint1 and cross-system kill chains and mission capabilities through analysis and testing4 7#c7 ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall be responsible for creating and operating a factory-based approach for software development that allows for iterative1 secure1 and continuous deployment of developmental1 prototype1 and operational tools and capabilities from multiple vendors to test networks and operational networks for combatant commanders to-- 7,a7 gain operational awareness1 make decisions1 and take actions2 7,b7 integrate relevant data sources to support target selection1 target prioritization1 and weapon-target pairing2 and 7,c7 prosecute targets through military service and combat support agency networks1 tools1 and systems4 7b7 ,coordination ,the officials referred to in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 shall coordinate and align their plans and activities to implement subsection 7a7 among themselves and with the combatant commanders4 7c7 ,initial prioritization ,in developing an initial set of capabilities described in subsection 7a71 the officials referred to in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of that subsection shall prioritize the requirements of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7d7 ,briefings required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the officials referred to in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 shall provide briefings to the congressional defense committees on their plans and activities to implement subsection 7a74 7e7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 in consultation with the ,deputy ,chief ,technology ,officer for ,mission ,capabilities of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,executive ,director for ,acquisition1 ,integration1 and ,interoperability of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a plan and associated timelines for deploying and demonstrating a joint data integration layer prototype in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of operations2 7#b7 a plan and associated timelines for transitioning such a prototype1 upon its successful demonstration1 to fielding as soon as practicable given the urgent need for a joint all-domain command and control 7commonly referred to as ,,jadc#b7 capability2 7#c7 a plan and associated timelines for reaching initial operational capability for a joint data integration layer within the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of operations2 7#d7 a plan and associated timelines for scaling that capability to future areas of operation across the combatant commands2 7#e7 an assessment of the required type and number of personnel at the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to enable sustained growth in ,,jadc#b capabilities2 and 7#f7 a plan and associated timelines for-- 7,a7 identifying specific critical effects chains necessary to overcome anti-access and area denial capabilities and offensive military operations of foreign adversaries2 and 7,b7 creating1 demonstrating1 deploying1 and sustaining such chains4 #ije4 ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries to support ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict ,the ,secretary of ,defense may appoint two ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretaries to report to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict-- 7#a7 one of whom may be assigned to support the ,assistant ,secretary in the discharge of responsibilities specified in clause 7i7 of section #ach7;b77#b77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 one of whom may be assigned to support the ,assistant ,secretary in the discharge of responsibilities specified in clause 7ii7 of that section4 #ijf4 ,modification of cross-functional team to address emerging threat relating to directed energy capabilities ,section #iaj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking anomalous health incidents and inserting directed energy capabilities2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking anomalous health incidents 7as defined by the ,secretary7 and inserting emerging directed energy capabilities1 including such capabilities that could plausibly result in anomalous health incidents 7as defined by the ,secretary712 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting to assist the ,secretary of ,defense after shall be2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 to address the threat posed by emerging directed energy capabilities1 such as anti-personnel weapons1 including the detection and mitigation of1 and development of countermeasures for1 such capabilities2 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 to conduct necessary investigation and activities to understand the causation1 attribution1 mitigation1 identification1 and treatment for anomalous health incidents2 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c71 by striking any other efforts regarding such incidents and inserting with any other efforts regarding emerging directed energy capabilities1 hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel1 and anomalous health incidents2 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,march #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,march #a1 #bjbh2 and 7,b7 by striking anomalous health incidents and inserting emerging directed energy capabilities1 including such capabilities that could plausibly result in anomalous health incidents4 #ijg4 ,pilot program on protecting access to critical assets 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment under which the ,under ,secretary will conduct and coordinate assessments1 support industrial base decision-making1 and provide mitigation measures to counter adversarial capital flows into industries or businesses of interest to the ,department of ,defense intended to undermine or deny-- 7#a7 the access of the ,united ,states to key capabilities2 or 7#b7 the ability of the ,united ,states to place such capabilities in physical locations necessary for national security functions4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,under the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary may perform the following tasks3 7,a7 ,conduct coordinated and integrated analysis of adversarial capital flows into industries or businesses of interest to the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,support coordination and outreach with technology scouting and acquisition elements of the ,department to support the investment decision-making of those elements and consideration of how to counteract entities employing adversarial capital flows against industries or businesses described in subparagraph 7,a71 including the employment of relevant authorities vested in other components of the ,department and the ,federal ,government4 7,c7 ,identify1 accelerate1 and sustain the establishment1 research1 development1 construction1 procurement1 leasing1 consolidation1 alteration1 improvement1 modernization1 and repair of tangible and intangible assets vital to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,protect tangible and intangible assets vital to the national security of the ,united ,states from theft1 acquisition1 and transfer by adversaries or strategic competitors of the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,provide capital assistance to entities engaged in investments that facilitate the efforts of the ,under ,secretary under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 utilizing existing authorities available to the ,department1 such as the authority provided under section #hcd4 7,f7 ,experiment1 prototype1 test1 or validate ,government-developed or commercially developed analytical tools1 processes1 and tradecraft to improve the due diligence and investment analysis processes for the ,department4 7#b7 ,use of certain financial instruments ,the ,under ,secretary may perform the tasks described in paragraph 7#a7 using the authorities provided by section #hcd4 7c7 ,coordination ,in establishing the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate the activities being carried out under the pilot program with the following entities3 7#a7 ,the ,air ,force ,office of ,concepts1 ,development1 and ,management4 7#b7 ,the ,air ,force ,office of ,commercial and ,economic ,analysis4 7#c7 ,the ,special ,operations ,command4 7#d7 ,the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7#e7 ,the ,office of ,strategic ,capital established under section #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ija4 7#f7 ,such other entities as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,effective date ,the ,secretary may not carry out activities or exercise authorities under this section until the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the regulations required by subsection 7d74 7f7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees that details implementation of the pilot program required by subsection 7a74 7g7 ,termination ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,adversarial capital flow ,the term adversarial capital flow means an investment by-- 7,a7 the government of a country that is an adversary of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 such a country4 7#b7 ,capital assistance ,the term capital assistance has the meaning given that term in section #hcd4 #ijh4 ,extension of mission management pilot program ,section #hga of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aia note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,in general4--,except and inserting the following3 8,in general4-- 7,a7 ,selection ,except 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,delegation of oversight and management ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense may delegate one or more mission managers to oversee the selected missions and provide management around mission outcomes4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,identification of funding ,for each mission selected under paragraph 7#a71 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall identify funding sources in detail in defense budget materials for budgets submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 with selected missions and solution detailed in materials for each budgetary item associated with a selected mission4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 assist the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense in the identification of funding that could contribute to the mission1 including through existing authorized methods to realign1 reprogram1 or transfer funds2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a71 by striking every six months thereafter until the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjca2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 by striking terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjca4 #iji4 ,conforming amendments to carry out elimination of position of ,chief ,management ,officer 7a7 ,removal of references to ,chief ,management ,officer in provisions of law relating to precedence ,chapter #d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #acc;a7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and inserting and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer12 7#b7 in section #acc;b7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer12 7#c7 in section #acg;a7d71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense12 and 7#d7 in section #ach7;d71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense14 7b7 ,assignment of periodic review of ,defense ,agencies and ,department of ,defense field activities to ,secretary of ,defense ,section #aib7;c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the first sentence1 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer and inserting the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer each place it appears and inserting the ,secretary4 7c7 ,assignment of responsibility for financial improvement and audit remediation to under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 ,section #bdj;b of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall1 in consultation with the ,performance ,improvement ,officer of the ,department of ,defense12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,c77ii71 by striking the ,chief ,management ,officer and inserting the ,performance ,improvement ,officer4 7d7 ,removal of ,chief ,management ,officer as recipient of reports of audits by external auditors ,section #bdj;d7d77#a77;,a7 of such title is amended by striking and the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,conforming amendments to provisions of law related to ,freedom of ,information ,act exemptions ,such title is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #acj;e-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking 1 or the ,secretary's designee12 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking 1 through the ,office of the ,director of ,administration and ,management2 and 7#b7 in section #bbed;a-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking 1 or the ,secretary's designee12 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking 1 through the ,office of the ,director of ,administration and ,management4 7f7 ,removal of ,chief ,management ,officer as required coordinator on defense resale matters ,section #fca7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdha note7 is amended by striking 1 in coordination with the ,chief ,management ,officer of the ,department of ,defense14 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iba4 ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall realign roles1 responsibilities1 and resources as necessary to establish a ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,office shall-- 7#a7 develop and periodically update an energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy to guide current and future investments in new and legacy energetic materials and technologies1 including by-- 7,a7 developing or supporting the development of strategies and roadmaps1 under the future-years defense program under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the program objective memorandum process1 for energetic materials and technologies2 and 7,b7 initiating special studies or analyses to inform the program objective memorandum process2 7#b7 coordinate and synchronize existing research1 development1 test1 and evaluation efforts in energetic materials across the ,department of ,defense to identify promising new energetic materials and technologies-- 7,a7 to mature1 integrate1 prototype1 and demonstrate novel energetic materials and technologies1 including classification and characterization testing of new materials and manufacturing technologies2 7,b7 to expedite testing1 evaluation1 and acquisition of energetic materials and technologies to meet the emergent needs of the ,department1 including the rapid integration of promising new materials and other promising energetic compounds into existing and planned weapons platforms2 and 7,c7 to identify existing or establish new prototyping demonstration venues to integrate advanced technologies that speed the maturation and deployment of future energetic materials2 7#c7 oversee a process to expedite the qualification process for energetic materials1 from discovery through integration into weapon systems1 and recommend changes to laws1 regulations1 and policies that present barriers that extend timelines for that process2 and 7#d7 carry out such other responsibilities relating to energetic materials as the ,secretary shall specify4 7c7 ,report required ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a report on the status of the establishment of the ,office under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than one year after such date of enactment1 a report on the measures taken to provide the ,office with the staff and resources necessary for the ,office to carry out its responsibilities under subsection 7b74 #ibb4 ,transition of oversight responsibility for the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a transition plan to realign the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 7b7 ,submission of plan ,not later than #g days after the date on which the ,secretary completes development of the plan required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit the plan to the congressional defense committees4 7c7 ,implementation of plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes development of the plan required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall realign the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 #ibc4 ,integrated and authenticated access to ,department of ,defense systems for certain congressional staff for oversight purposes ,section #ajdf7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 to the extent feasible1 be integrated with software used by the ,department of ,defense ,parking ,management ,office to validate parking requests4 4 #ibd4 ,integration of productivity software suites for scheduling data ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,department of ,defense is capable of scheduling congressional engagements in a digitally interoperable manner by not later than ,february #be1 #bjbd1 either through-- 7#a7 integrating the productivity software suite of the ,department of ,defense with the productivity software suite of the congressional defense committees2 or 7#b7 enabling the automated transmission of scheduling data through another software solution4 #ibe4 ,operationalizing audit readiness 7a7 ,metrics required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop a set of command audit metrics that link existing audit readiness goals and metrics for the financial management community with unit leadership goals and metrics to provide operationally relevant performance measures for use by unit commanders4 7#b7 ,leveraging support ,in developing the metrics required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may leverage support from an existing federally funded research and development center or university-affiliated research center4 7#c7 ,deadline ,an initial set of metrics shall be developed and implemented under paragraph 7#a7 not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university shall develop training curricula to support the workforce of the ,department of ,defense in understanding1 implementing1 and utilizing the metrics developed under subsection 7a7 in the day-to-day performance of their command and leadership duties4 7#b7 ,deadline ,an initial training curriculum shall be developed and implemented under paragraph 7#a7 not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,leader performance assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall evaluate means by which the metrics developed under subsection 7a7 can be used in the performance evaluation of unit commanders4 7#b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a74 ,the briefing shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,identification of the appropriate command echelon at which to assess unit leader performance using the metrics developed under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,evaluations of available measures to reward superior or above average performance with respect to such metrics4 7,c7 ,assessment of the potential value1 and challenges1 to integrating such measures into the annual performance evaluations for designated unit leaders4 7,d7 ,any other issues the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #ibf4 ,next generation business health metrics 7a7 ,metrics required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of ,administration and ,management and in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop an updated set of business health metrics to inform decision-making by senior leaders of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,in developing the metrics required by subsection 7a71 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 using the current literature on performance measurement1 determine what additional new metrics should be implemented1 or current metrics should be adapted1 to reduce output-based measures and emphasize objective1 measurable indicators aligned to enduring strategic goals of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 assess the current business processes of the ,department and provide recommendations to align the metrics with available data sources to determine what gaps might exist in such processes2 7#c7 ensure that data can be collected automatically and1 on a long-term basis1 in a manner that provides for longitudinal analysis2 7#d7 link the metrics with the ,strategic ,management ,plan and other performance documents guiding the ,department2 7#e7 identify any shortfalls in resources1 data1 training1 policy1 or law that could be an impediment to implementing the metrics2 7#f7 revise leading and lagging indicators associated with each such metric to provide a benchmark against which to assess progress2 7#g7 improve visualization of and comprehension for the use of the metrics in data-driven decision-making1 including adoption of new policies and training as needed2 7#h7 incorporate the ability to aggregate and disaggregate data to provide the ability to focus on functional1 component-level metrics2 and 7#i7 increase standardization of the use and collection of business health metrics across the ,department4 7c7 ,additional support ,in developing the metrics required by subsection 7a71 the ,director may leverage support from an existing federally funded research and development center or university-affiliated research center4 7d7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,january #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,director shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the development of the metrics required by subsection 7a74 #ibg4 ,independent assessment of defense business enterprise architecture 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall select a federally funded research and development center or a university affiliated research center to conduct an independent assessment of the defense business enterprise architecture developed under section #bbbb7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the defense business enterprise architecture as of the date of the enactment of this ,act in providing an adequate and useful framework for planning1 managing1 and integrating the business systems of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,a comparison of the defense business enterprise architecture with similar models in use by other government agencies in the ,united ,states1 foreign governments1 and major commercial entities1 including an assessment of any lessons from such models that might be applied to the defense business enterprise architecture4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of the defense business enterprise architecture in informing business process reengineering and being sufficiently responsive to changes in business processes over time4 7#d7 ,an identification of any shortfalls or implementation challenges in the utility of the defense business enterprise architecture4 7#e7 ,recommendations for replacement of the existing defense business enterprise architecture or for modifications to the existing architecture to make that architecture and the process for updating that architecture more effective and responsive to the business process needs of the ,department4 7c7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the status of the assessment required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,final report ,not later than ,january #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the assessment required by subsection 7a74 #ibh4 ,limitation on establishment of new diversity1 equity1 and inclusion positions2 hiring freeze 7a7 ,in general ,during the period described in subsection 7b71 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 ,period described ,the period described in this subsection is the period-- 7#a7 beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 ending on the date on which the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states submits to ,congress the review of the ,department of ,defense diversity1 equity1 and inclusion workforce required by the report of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 ,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 #bjbd 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 ,annual report on budget prioritization by ,secretary of ,defense and military departments 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbb;d the following new section3 #bbb;e4 ,programs1 projects1 and activities that were internally reduced or eliminated in the submission of the ,president's budget3 annual report 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,secretaries of the military departments and the officers of ,department of ,defense agencies and offices not under the control of a ,secretary of a military department1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees each year1 not later than #ae days after the submission of the budget of the ,president for the fiscal year beginning in such year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 a report that includes organized tabulations of programs1 projects1 and activities the total obligational authority for which was reduced or eliminated in the current budget year proposal compared to the prior-year projection for the current year4 7b7 ,elements ,the tabulations required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each program1 project1 or activity that was internally reduced or eliminated1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,whether the program1 project1 or activity was eliminated or reduced and which fiscal year it was eliminated or reduced in4 7#b7 ,appropriations sub-account4 7#c7 ,the appropriate program element1 line item number1 or sub-activity group4 7#d7 ,program1 project1 or activity name4 7#e7 ,prior year enacted appropriation4 7#f7 ,prior year projected current year budget4 7#g7 ,current year budget request4 7#h7 ,if applicable1 the amount reduced or saved by the current year elimination or reduction over the future years defense plan4 7#i7 ,the rationale for reduction or elimination4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in machine readable1 electronic form4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #i of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbb;d the following new item3 #bbb;e4 ,programs1 projects1 and activities that were internally reduced or eliminated in the submission of the ,president's budget3 annual report4 4 #ajjc4 ,additional reporting requirements related to unfunded priorities ,section #bbb;a7c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,for each priority-- 7i7 the requirement that will be addressed which is not in the base budget request2 7ii7 the reason why the priority was not included in the base budget request2 7iii7 a description of previous funding to address the requirement2 7iv7 an assessment of the impact of the priority on the future years defense plan4 4 #ajjd4 ,sense of the ,senate on need for emergency supplemental appropriations ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 section #aja of the ,fiscal ,responsibility ,act of #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-e7 imposes limits on discretionary spending in the defense and nondefense categories2 7#b7 if those spending limits for either category are breached1 then across-the-board sequestration cuts are triggered on that category to eliminate the breach2 7#c7 the enactment of authorization and appropriations legislation for the ,department of ,defense will provide inherent cost savings that continuing resolutions do not provide2 7#d7 there are growing national security concerns that require additional funds beyond the revised security spending limit1 to include continued support to the ,ukrainian armed forces1 additional munitions production1 additional large surface combatants1 shipbuilding industrial base modernization investments1 submarine industrial base and supply chain management1 additional production of wheeled and tracked combat vehicles1 and emergent capabilities and exercises in the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7#e7 as the ,senate ,majority ,leader ,chuck ,schumer stated on ,june #a1 #bjbc1 ,this debt ceiling deal does nothing to limit the ,senate's ability to appropriate emergency_/supplemental funds to ensure our military capabilities are sufficient to deter ,china1 ,russia1 and our other adversaries and respond to ongoing and growing national security threats1 including ,russia's ongoing war of aggression against ,ukraine1 our ongoing competition with ,china and its growing threat to ,taiwan1 ,iranian threats to ,american interests and those of our partners in the ,middle ,east1 or any other emerging security crisis2 nor does this debt ceiling deal limit the ,senate's ability to appropriate emergency_/supplemental funds to respond to various national issues1 such as disaster relief1 or combating the fentanyl crisis1 or other issues of national importance42 and 7#f7 the ,president should expeditiously send emergency funding requests to the ,senate for consideration so that those needs can receive sufficient and additional funds4 ,b ,counterdrug activities #ajaa4 ,disruption of fentanyl trafficking 7a7 ,sense of ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 fentanyl trafficking across the borders of the ,united ,states1 and the consequences of that trafficking1 constitute an unprecedented1 nontraditional1 and long-term threat to the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 transnational criminal organizations have established effective control over significant areas within ,mexico1 which has enabled the development of fentanyl production and trafficking infrastructure2 7#c7 combating fentanyl trafficking demands-- 7,a7 improved interagency command1 control1 communications1 and intelligence sharing to enhance the effectiveness of the interdiction of fentanyl at the borders of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 whole-of-government solutions comprised of an integrated and synchronized interagency organizational construct committed to dismantling the process of trafficking fentanyl from chemical precursor to production to delivery in the ,united ,states and enabling partner nations to do the same2 7#d7 it is within the national security interest of the ,united ,states for ,federal1 ,state1 and local law enforcement agencies1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,state1 other counter-drug agencies1 and stakeholders to effectively communicate and that the failure of effective communication affects the prevention1 interdiction1 and prosecution of fentanyl trafficking and distribution into and within the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 the ,united ,states must partner with ,mexico and ,canada to combat fentanyl trafficking through institution building1 the dismantling of cartels1 and seizures of fentanyl in ,mexico1 ,canada1 and intrastate transit zones4 7b7 ,development of strategy to counter fentanyl trafficking and report 7#a7 ,strategy 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with other ,federal agencies as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 shall develop and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy to use existing authorities1 including the authorities under section #abd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as appropriate1 to target1 disrupt1 or degrade threats to the national security of the ,united ,states caused or exacerbated by fentanyl trafficking4 7,b7 ,contents ,the strategy required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall outline how the ,secretary of ,defense will-- 7i7 leverage existing authorities regarding counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime activities with a counter-fentanyl nexus to detect and monitor activities related to fentanyl trafficking2 7ii7 support operations to counter fentanyl trafficking carried out by other ,federal agencies1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local law enforcement agencies1 or foreign security forces2 7iii7 coordinate efforts of the ,department of ,defense for the detection and monitoring of aerial1 maritime1 and surface traffic suspected of carrying fentanyl bound for the ,united ,states1 including efforts to unify the use of technology1 surveillance1 and related resources across air1 land1 and maritime domains to counter fentanyl trafficking1 including with respect to data collection1 data processing1 and integrating sensors across such domains2 7iv7 provide military-unique capabilities to support activities by the ,united ,states ,government and foreign security forces to detect and monitor the trafficking of fentanyl and precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production1 consistent with section #bhd7;b77#aj7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7v7 leverage existing counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime programs of the ,department to counter fentanyl trafficking2 7vi7 assess existing training programs of the ,department and provide training for ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local law enforcement agencies conducted by special operations forces to counter fentanyl trafficking1 consistent with section #bhd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7vii7 engage with foreign security forces to ensure the counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime programs of the ,department-- 7,i7 support efforts to counter fentanyl trafficking2 and 7,,ii7 build capacity to interdict fentanyl in foreign countries1 including programs to train security forces in partner countries to counter fentanyl trafficking1 including countering illicit flows of fentanyl precursors1 consistent with sections #bhd7;c7 and #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7viii7 use the ,north ,american ,defense ,ministerial and the bilateral defense working groups and bilateral military cooperation round tables with ,canada and ,mexico to increase domain awareness to detect and monitor fentanyl trafficking2 and 7ix7 evaluate existing policies1 procedures1 processes1 and resources that affect the ability of the ,department to counter fentanyl trafficking consistent with existing counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime authorities4 7,c7 ,form ,the strategy required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7,d7 ,briefing ,not later than #de days after the submission of the strategy required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the strategy and plans for its implementation4 7#b7 ,report on law enforcement reimbursement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7,a7 any goods or services provided under section #aece of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,economy ,act71 during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjaj1 and ending on the date on which the report is submitted1 by the ,department of ,defense to ,federal civilian law enforcement agencies for counterdrug and counter-transnational organized crime operations on the southern border of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 any payments made for such goods or services under such section during such period4 7c7 ,cooperation with ,mexico 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enhance cooperation with defense officials of the ,government of ,mexico to target1 disrupt1 and degrade transnational criminal organizations within ,mexico that traffic fentanyl4 7#b7 ,report on enhanced security cooperation 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 on efforts to enhance cooperation with defense officials of the ,government of ,mexico specified in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an assessment of the impact of the efforts to enhance cooperation described in paragraph 7#a7 on targeting1 disrupting1 and degrading fentanyl trafficking2 7ii7 a description of limitations on such efforts1 including limitations imposed by the ,government of ,mexico2 7iii7 recommendations by the ,secretary on actions to further improve cooperation with defense officials of the ,government of ,mexico2 7iv7 recommendations by the ,secretary on actions of the ,department of ,defense to further improve the capabilities of the ,government of ,mexico to target1 disrupt1 and degrade fentanyl trafficking2 and 7v7 any other matter the ,secretary considers relevant4 7,c7 ,form ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 may be submitted in unclassified form but shall include a classified annex4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,fentanyl ,the term fentanyl means fentanyl and any fentanyl-related substance4 7#c7 ,fentanyl-related substance ,the term fentanyl-related substance-- 7,a7 means any substance that is structurally related to fentanyl by #a or more modifications of-- 7i7 replacement of the phenyl portion of the phenethyl group by any monocycle1 whether or not further substituted in or on the monocycle2 7ii7 substitution in or on the phenethyl group with alkyl1 alkenyl1 alkoxyl1 hydroxyl1 halo1 haloalkyl1 amino1 or nitro groups2 7iii7 substitution in or on the piperidine ring with alkyl1 alkenyl1 alkoxyl1 ester1 ether1 hydroxyl1 halo1 haloalkyl1 amino1 or nitro groups2 7iv7 replacement of the aniline ring with any aromatic monocycle whether or not further substituted in or on the aromatic monocycle2 and 7v7 replacement of the ,n-propionyl group with another acyl group2 and 7,b7 does not include a substance described in subparagraph 7,a7 that is-- 7i7 controlled by action of the ,attorney ,general pursuant to section #bja of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #haa72 7ii7 expressly listed in ,schedule ,i of section #bjb7;c7 of that ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab7 or another schedule by a statutory provision2 or 7iii7 removed from ,schedule ,i1 or rescheduled to another schedule1 pursuant to section #bja7k7 of that ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #haa7k774 7#d7 ,illegal means ,the term illegal means includes the trafficking of money1 human trafficking1 illicit financial flows1 illegal trade in natural resources and wildlife1 trade in illegal drugs and weapons1 and other forms of illegal means determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#e7 ,security cooperation program ,the term security cooperation program has the meaning given that term in section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,transnational criminal organization 7,a7 ,in general ,the term transnational criminal organization means a group1 network1 and associated individuals who operate transnationally for the purpose of obtaining power1 influence1 or monetary or commercial gain1 wholly or in part by illegal means1 while advancing their activities through a pattern of crime1 corruption1 or violence and protecting their illegal activities through a transnational organizational structure and the exploitation of public corruption or transnational logistics1 financial1 or communication mechanisms4 7,b7 ,additional organizations ,the term transnational criminal organization includes any transnational criminal organization identified in the most recent ,drug ,threat ,assessment of the ,drug ,enforcement ,agency4 #ajab4 ,enhanced support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime ,section #bhd7;b77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking linguist and intelligence analysis and inserting linguist1 intelligence analysis1 and planning4 #ajac4 ,modification of support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime3 increase in cap for small scale construction projects ,section #bhd7;i77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj4 #ajad4 ,building the capacity of armed forces of ,mexico to counter the threat posed by transnational criminal organizations 7a7 ,pilot program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of building the capacity of armed forces of ,mexico in the ,united ,states on goals1 jointly agreed to by the ,governments of the ,united ,states and ,mexico1 to counter the threat posed by transnational criminal organizations1 including through-- 7#a7 operations designed1 at least in part1 by the ,united ,states1 to counter that threat2 and 7#b7 in consultation with the appropriate civilian government agencies specializing in countering transnational criminal organizations-- 7,a7 joint network analysis2 7,b7 counter threat financing2 7,c7 counter illicit trafficking 7including narcotics1 weapons1 and human trafficking1 and illicit trafficking in natural resources72 and 7,d7 assessments of key nodes of activity of transnational criminal organizations4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for implementing the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 over a period of five years1 including the costs of administering the program during such period4 7#b7 ,definition of appropriate congressional committees ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,c ,naval vessels #ajba4 ,modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund ,section #bbah7;f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c71 7,e7 and 7,g72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively4 #ajbb4 ,amphibious warship force availability ,section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 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 the ,navy adjusts scheduled maintenance and repair actions to maintain a minimum of #bd amphibious warfare ships operationally available for worldwide deployment4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating the second subsection 7g7 7defining amphibious warfare ship7 as subsection 7h74 #ajbc4 ,prohibition on retirement of certain naval vessels ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage any of the following naval vessels3 7#a7 ,,uss ,germantown 7,,lsd #db74 7#b7 ,,uss ,gunston ,hall 7,,lsd #dd74 7#c7 ,,uss ,tortuga 7,,lsd #df74 7#d7 ,,uss ,shiloh 7,,cg #fg74 #ajbd4 ,report on the potential for an ,army and ,navy joint effort for watercraft vessels 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #bi1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the feasibility of conducting a joint ,army and ,navy effort to develop and field a family of watercraft vessels to support the implementation of the ,marine ,corps concept of expeditionary advanced base operations and ,army operations in maritime environments4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of whether a shared base platform could meet requirements of the ,department of the ,navy and the ,department of the ,army1 and1 if so1 an assessment of the benefits and challenges of procuring a technical data package to allow simultaneous construction of such platform by multiple builders and using block buy authorities4 ,d ,counterterrorism #ajca4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeea71 as most recently amended by section #ajcd of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd4 #ajcb4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to the ,united ,states ,section #ajcc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aiec71 as most recently amended by section #ajca of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #ajcc4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to construct or modify facilities in the ,united ,states to house detainees transferred from ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcd7;a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied71 as most recently amended by section #ajcb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 #ajcd4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds for transfer or release of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 to certain countries ,section #ajce of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aied71 as most recently amended by section #ajcc of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 ,e ,miscellaneous authorities and limitations #ajda4 ,extension of admission to ,guam or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands for certain nonimmigrant ,h-#b;,b workers ,section #f7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,joint ,resolution entitled ,a ,joint ,resolution to approve the ,covenant to ,establish a ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands in ,political ,union with the ,united ,states of ,america1 and for other purposes1 approved ,march #bd1 #aigf 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7;b77#a77;,b771 is amended1 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 #ajdb4 ,authority to include funding requests for the chemical and biological defense program in budget accounts of military departments ,section #agja7;d77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiid 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;d77#b77 is amended by striking may not be included in the budget accounts and inserting may be included in the budget accounts4 #ajdc4 ,unfavorable security clearance eligibility determinations and appeals 7a7 ,administrative due process procedures for covered individuals seeking or having access to classified information or sensitive compartment information 7#a7 ,in general ,each head of a component of the ,department of ,defense shall provide to each covered individual described in paragraph 7#b7 of such component seeking or having access to classified information or sensitive compartment information with administrative due process procedures described in paragraph 7#c7 through the ,defense ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals4 7#b7 ,covered individual described ,a covered individual described in this paragraph is a member of the ,armed ,forces1 a civilian employee employed by a component of the ,department of ,defense1 or a contractor employee described in ,department of ,defense ,manual #ebbj4bb1 ,volume #b 7relating to ,national ,industrial ,security ,program3 ,industrial ,security ,procedures for ,government ,activities71 or successor manual4 7#c7 ,administrative due process procedures described ,the administrative due process procedures described in this paragraph are the administrative due process procedures described in ,department of ,defense ,directive #ebbj4f 7relating to ,defense ,industrial ,personnel ,security ,clearance ,review ,program71 or successor directive1 and ,executive ,order #ajhfe 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to safeguarding classified information within industry74 7b7 ,hearings1 appeals1 and final denials and revocations of security clearance eligibility ,in order to simplify1 centralize1 and unify the administrative processes for unfavorable security clearance eligibility determinations for covered individuals described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all hearings1 appeals1 and final denials and revocations of security clearance eligibility are performed by the ,defense ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals with administrative due process procedures4 7c7 ,updates to ,department of ,defense manuals ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall update ,department of ,defense ,manual #ebjj4jb 7relating to procedures for ,department of ,defense ,personnel ,security ,program7 and ,department of ,defense ,manual #ebbj4bb1 ,volume #b 7relating to ,national ,industrial ,security ,program3 ,industrial ,security ,procedures for ,government ,activities7 to conform with the requirements of subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,authority of ,director of ,defense ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals to render eligibility determinations for access to classified information and sensitive compartmented information ,the ,director of the ,defense ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals may render eligibility determinations for access to classified information and sensitive compartmented information pursuant to procedures and guidelines that the ,director shall issue in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7e7 ,dissemination of security relevant information 7#a7 ,request for sharing required ,in a case in which a contractor or civilian employee of the ,federal ,government holding an active security clearance is seeking to transfer that clearance for a new position in the ,department of ,defense and in which an agency or department of the ,federal ,government possesses security relevant information about that clearance holder that is related to eligibility for access to classified information and makes known the existence of such security relevant information in the commonly accessible security clearance databases of the ,federal ,government1 but without taking any action to suspend or revoke that clearance holder's security clearance1 the ,department of ,defense component considering the transfer of a clearance shall promptly make a request to receive the security relevant information from the agency or department in possession of such information4 7#b7 ,failure to share ,in a case in which an agency or department of the ,federal ,government receives a request to share security relevant information about a clearance holder pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 but fails to do so within #cj days of the date on which the request is made1 such failure shall trigger procedural and substantive due process rights1 established for the purposes of carrying out this section1 for the clearance holder to challenge the security relevant information as if the information were the equivalent of a suspension1 denial1 or revocation of the underlying clearance4 7f7 ,protections ,members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense may not be suspended without pay because a security clearance is suspended or revoked prior to the conclusion of any appeal process to enable such members and employee to support themselves during an appeal process and to support themselves without resigning from ,government employment and thereby losing standing to appeal the suspension or revocation of access to classified information4 7g7 ,effective date2 applicability 7#a7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense certifies to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives that the ,defense ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals is prepared for the provisions of this section to take effect2 or 7,b7 ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply to revocations of eligibility to access classified information or sensitive compartmented information that occur on or after the date on which this section takes effect pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to diminish or otherwise affect the authority of the head of a component of the ,department to suspend access to classified information or a special access program1 including sensitive compartmented information1 in exigent circumstances1 should the head determine that continued access of a covered individual is inconsistent with protecting the national security of the ,united ,states4 #ajdd4 ,assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel 7a7 ,in general ,section #djh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,equipment and training of foreign personnel to assist in and inserting ,assistance in support of2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,funds4 2 7#c7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7f72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the assistance provided under this section during the preceding fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,table of sections amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #djh and inserting the following new item3 #djh4 ,assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel4 4 #ajde4 ,implementation of arrangements to build transparency1 confidence1 and security ,section #bbda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,implementation of ,vienna ,document #bjaa ,amounts appropriated for operation and maintenance may be used by the ,secretary of ,defense for travel1 transportation1 and subsistence expenses for meetings and demonstrations hosted by the ,department of ,defense for the implementation of the ,vienna ,document #bjaa on ,confidence and ,security-,building ,measures4 4 #ajdf4 ,access to and use of military post offices by ,united ,states citizens employed overseas by the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization who perform functions in support of military operations of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,requirement to authorize use of post office ,section #djf of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking may authorize the use and inserting shall authorize the use4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the revision of the ,financial ,management ,regulation to authorize individuals under subparagraph 7,a7 of section #djf7;c77#a7 of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 to utilize the authority provided under such subparagraph4 ,if there is a determination that this authority is not feasible for a legal or financial reason1 the ,secretary shall include the background for those determinations in the briefing4 #ajdg4 ,removal of time limitations of temporary protection and authorization of reimbursement for security services and equipment for former or retired ,department of ,defense personnel 7a7 ,removal of time limitations ,section #gad7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as paragraph 7#f7 and moving such paragraph1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the left2 and 7,b7 by striking ,duration of protection4-- and all that follows through the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting ,duration of protection4--,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require periodic reviews1 not less than once every six months1 of the duration of protection provided to individuals under this subsection42 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection1 by striking and of each determination under paragraph 7#e77;,b7 to extend such protection and security4 7b7 ,authorization of reimbursement or acquisition of security services ,section #gad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,reimbursement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may reimburse a former or retired official who faces serious and credible threats arising from duties performed while employed by the ,department for security services and equipment procured at the personal expense of the official1 not to exceed an aggregate of #ae1jjj1jjj in any fiscal year for all former and retired officials authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense for such reimbursement4 4 #ajdh4 ,annual ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency 7,,dpaa7 capabilities required to expand accounting for persons missing from designated past conflicts 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter1 the ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency 7,,dpaa7 shall post on a publicly available internet website a list of capabilities required to expand accounting for persons missing from designated past conflicts and provide a briefing to ,congress on those capabilities4 7b7 ,authority to enter into agreements ,the ,defense ,,pow_/,,mia ,accounting ,agency may enter into agreements with universities or research organizations to provide additional capabilities for specialized missions or research requirements4 #ajdi4 ,access to commissary and exchange privileges for remarried spouses 7a7 ,benefits ,section #ajfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting the following3 7a7 ,certain unremarried former spouses ,the ,secretary of ,defense 2 7#b7 by striking commissary and exchange privileges and inserting use commissary stores and ,,mwr retail facilities2 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,certain remarried surviving spouses ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to provide that a surviving spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces1 regardless of the marital status of the surviving spouse1 is entitled to use commissary stores and ,,mwr retail facilities to the same extent and on the same basis as an unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the uniformed services4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,,mwr retail facilities defined ,in this section1 the term ,,mwr retail facilities has the meaning given that term in section #ajfc7;e7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,section heading ,the heading of section #ajfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ajfb4 ,certain former spouses and surviving spouses 4 7#b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #ajfb and inserting the following new item3 #ajfb4 ,certain former spouses and surviving spouses4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish the regulations required under section #ajfb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#c71 by not later than ,october #a1 #bjbe4 ,f ,studies and reports #ajea4 ,annual report and briefing on implementation of ,force ,design #bjcj 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter through ,march #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the programmatic choices made to implement ,force ,design #bjcj1 including both new developmental and fielded capabilities1 as well as capabilities and capacity divested to accelerate implementation of ,force ,design #bjcj4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter through ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps shall provide a briefing on the elements described under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 and briefing required under subsection 7b7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of changes in the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 ,defense ,planning ,guidance1 ,joint ,warfighting ,concept 7and associated ,concept ,required ,capabilities71 and other planning processes that informed ,force ,design #bjcj4 7#b7 ,an inventory and assessment of ,force ,design-related exercises and experimentation beginning in fiscal year #bjbj1 including which capabilities were involved and the extent to which such exercises and experiments validated or militated against proposed capability investments4 7#c7 ,an inventory of divestments of capability or capacity1 whether force structure or equipment1 starting in fiscal year #bjbj1 including-- 7,a7 a timeline of the progress of each divestment2 7,b7 the type of force structure or equipment divested or reduced2 7,c7 the percentage of force structure or equipment divested or reduced1 including any equipment entered into inventory management or another form of storage2 7,d7 the rationale and context behind such divestment2 7,e7 an identification of whether such divestment affects the ,marine ,corps' ability to meet the requirements of ,global ,force ,management process and the operational plans1 including an explanation of how the ,marine ,corps plans to mitigate the loss of such capability or capacity if the divestment affects the ,marine ,corps' ability to meet the requirements of the ,global ,force ,management process and the operational plans1 including through new investments1 additional joint planning and training1 or other methods2 and 7,f7 an assessment of the ,marine ,corps' recruitment and retention actual and projected percentages starting in fiscal year #bjbj4 7#d7 ,an inventory of extant or planned investments as a part of ,force ,design #bjcj1 disaggregated by integrated air and missile defense1 littoral mobility and maneuver1 sea denial1 and reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance forces1 including-- 7,a7 capability name2 7,b7 capability purpose and context2 7,c7 capability being replaced 7or not applicable72 7,d7 date of initial operational capability2 7,e7 date of full operational capability2 7,f7 deliveries of units by year2 and 7,g7 approved acquisition objective or similar inventory objective4 7#e7 ,a description of the amphibious warfare ship and maritime mobility requirements the ,marine ,corps submitted to the ,department of the ,navy in support of the ,marine ,corps organization and concepts under ,force ,design #bjcj and its statutory requirements1 including a detailed statement of the planning assumptions about readiness of amphibious warfare ships and maritime mobility platforms that were used in developing the requirements4 7#f7 ,an assessment of how the capability investments described in paragraph 7#d7 contribute to joint force efficacy in new ways1 including through support of other military services4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the ability of the ,marine ,corps to generate required force elements for the ,immediate ,ready ,force and the ,contingency ,ready ,force over the previous two fiscal years and the expected ability to generate forces for the next two fiscal years4 7#h7 ,an assessment of ,marine ,corps force structure and the readiness of ,marine ,expeditionary ,units compared to availability of amphibious ships comprising an ,amphibious ,ready ,group over the previous two fiscal years and the expected availability for the next two fiscal years4 7#i7 ,an assessment by the ,marine ,corps of its compliance with the statutory organization prescribed in section #hjfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that the ,marine ,corps1 within the ,department of the ,navy1 shall be so organized as to include not less than three combat divisions and three air wings1 and such other land combat1 aviation1 and other services as may be organic therein4 7#aj7 ,an assessment by the ,marine ,corps of its compliance with the statutory functions prescribed in section #hjfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that the ,marine ,corps shall be organized1 trained1 and equipped to provide fleet marine forces of combined arms1 together with supporting air components1 for service with the fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign4 #ajeb4 ,plan for conversion of ,joint ,task ,force ,north into ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north 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 head of any relevant ,federal department or agency and acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for converting the ,joint ,task ,force ,north of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command into a joint interagency task force to be known as the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the mission of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north4 7#b7 ,a detailed description of the resources of the ,department of ,defense1 including personnel1 facilities1 and operating costs1 necessary to convert the ,joint ,task ,force ,north into a joint interagency task force4 7#c7 ,an identification of-- 7,a7 each relevant department and agency of the ,united ,states ,government the participation in the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north of which is necessary in order to enable the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north to effectively carry out its mission2 and 7,b7 the interagency arrangements necessary to ensure effective participation by each such department and agency4 7#d7 ,an identification of each international liaison necessary for the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north to effectively carry out its mission4 7#e7 ,a description of the bilateral and multilateral agreements with foreign partners and regional and international organizations that would support the implementation of the mission of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north4 7#f7 ,a description of the relationship between the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north and the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,south of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command4 7#g7 ,a description of the relationship between the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north and the relevant security forces of the ,government of ,mexico and the ,government of the ,bahamas4 7#h7 ,a recommendation on whether the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north should be an enduring entity and a discussion of the circumstances under which the mission of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north would transition to one or more entities within the ,united ,states ,government other than the ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 7#i7 ,any recommendations for additional legal authority needed for the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force ,north to effectively carry out its mission4 7c7 ,form ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on progress made in developing the plan required by subsection 7a74 #ajec4 ,report on use of tactical fighter aircraft and bomber aircraft for deployments and homeland defense missions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including the results of a study on the use of tactical fighter aircraft and bomber aircraft for deployments and homeland defense missions4 7b7 ,scope ,the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 review both deployment and exercise requirements for tactical fighter aircraft and bomber aircraft levied by each geographic combatant command2 7#b7 assess deployable forces currently available to fulfill each of those requirements1 and whether those forces are adequate to meet the global requirements2 7#c7 review any relevant tactical fighter forces or bomber forces that are not considered deployable or available to meet combatant command requirements1 and consider whether that status can or should change2 7#d7 assess whether adequate consideration has been put into fighter coverage of the homeland during these deployments1 in particular within the ,alaska ,area of ,responsibility and the ,hawaii ,area of ,responsibility2 and 7#e7 assess ,air ,force and ,navy active duty1 ,air ,national ,guard1 and reserve land-based tactical fighter units that could be considered for inclusion into homeland defense mission requirements4 #ajed4 ,modifications of reporting requirements 7a7 ,consolidated budget quarterly report on use of funds ,section #cha7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,quarterly report and inserting ,semiannual report2 7#b7 by striking calendar quarter and inserting calendar half2 and 7#c7 by striking such calendar quarter and inserting such calendar half4 7b7 ,monthly counterterrorism operations briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,monthly and inserting ,quarterly2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking monthly and inserting quarterly4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #bc of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #dhe and inserting the following new item3 #dhe4 ,quarterly counterterrorism operations briefings4 4 7c7 ,national security strategy for the ,national ,technology and ,industrial ,base ,section #dhaa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the ,secretary shall submit such strategy to ,congress not later than #ahj days after the date of submission of the national security strategy report required under section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc74 and inserting ,the ,secretary shall submit such strategy to ,congress as an integrated part of the report submitted under section #dhad of this title44 7d7 ,national ,technology and ,industrial ,base report and quarterly briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dhad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 #dhad4 ,national ,technology and ,industrial ,base3 biennial report 2 7,b7 by striking 7a7 ,annual report4--2 7,c7 by striking ,march #a of each year and inserting ,march #a of each odd-numbered year2 and 7,d7 by striking subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #chb of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #dhad and inserting the following3 #dhad4 ,national ,technology and ,industrial ,base3 biennial report4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #heh7;b77#b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a74 7e7 ,annual military cyberspace operations report ,section #afdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cid note2 ,public ,law #aaf-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting effects after all named military cyberspace2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 operations1 cyber effects enabling operations1 and cyber operations conducted as defensive operations and inserting conducted for either offensive or defensive purposes2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting or cyber effects operations for which ,congress has otherwise been provided notice before the period4 7f7 ,independent studies regarding potential cost savings with respect to the nuclear security enterprise and force structure ,section #agec of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib1 #acc ,stat4 #aheb7 is hereby repealed4 7g7 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to the vetted syrian opposition ,section #abca7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,quarterly and inserting ,semiannual2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking quarterly and inserting semiannual2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #ij-;day and inserting #ahj-;day4 7h7 ,extension of authority to provide assistance to counter the islamic state of ,iraq and ,syria ,section #abcc7;e7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,quarterly and inserting ,semiannual2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 in the second sentence of the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking quarterly and inserting semiannual4 7i7 ,theft1 loss1 or release of biological select agents or toxins involving ,department of ,defense ,section #ajfg7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aebh7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,notification 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 not later than #de days after a covered report of any theft1 loss1 or release of a biological select agent or toxin involving the ,department of ,defense is filed with the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention or the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,programs1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice of such theft1 loss1 or release4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees notice of a release under paragraph 7#a7 only if the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary1 determines that the release is outside the barriers of secondary containment into the ambient air or environment or is causing occupational exposure that presents a threat to public safety4 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term covered report means a report filed under any of the following 7or any successor regulations73 7,a7 ,section #cca4ai of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,b7 ,section #aba4ai of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,c7 ,section #gc4ai of title #db1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 4 7j7 ,department of ,defense security cooperation workforce development ,section #abej7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bebi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking each year and inserting every other year2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for the fiscal year and inserting for the fiscal years4 7k7 ,audit of ,department of ,defense financial statements ,section #bdj;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,annual audit required4--2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7l7 ,financial improvement and audit remediation plan ,section #bdj;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,june #cj1 #bjai1 and annually thereafter and inserting ,july #ca each year2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking clauses 7vii7 through 7x72 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7xi71 7xii71 and 7xiii7 as clauses 7vii71 7viii71 and 7ix71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,june #cj and inserting ,july #ca2 and 7ii7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7b7-- 7i7 by striking ,june #cj and inserting ,july #ca2 and 7ii7 by striking the second sentence4 7m7 ,annual reports on funding ,section #ajji7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdj;b note7 is amended by striking five days and inserting #aj days4 #ajee4 ,report on equipping certain ground combat units with small unmanned aerial systems 7a7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on equipping platoon-sized ground combat formations with covered small unmanned aerial systems4 7b7 ,elements ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the use of covered small unmanned aerial systems in the ,ukraine conflict and best practices learned4 7#b7 ,the potential use of covered small unmanned aerial systems to augment small unit tactics and lethality in the ground combat forces4 7#c7 ,procurement challenges1 legal restrictions1 training shortfalls1 operational limitations1 or other impediments to fielding covered small unmanned aerial systems at the platoon level4 7#d7 ,a plan to equip platoon-sized ground combat formations in the close combat force with covered small unmanned aerial systems at a basis of issue deemed appropriate by the relevant secretary1 including a proposed timeline and fielding strategy4 7#e7 ,a plan to equip such other ground combat units with covered small unmanned aerial systems as deemed appropriate by the relevant secretaries4 7#f7 ,an assessment of appropriate mission allocation between ,group #c unmanned aerial systems1 ,group #a unmanned aerial systems1 and covered small unmanned aerial systems4 7c7 ,definition of covered small unmanned aerial system ,in this section1 the term covered small unmanned aerial system means a lightweight1 low-cost1 and commercially available unmanned aerial system or drone able to be quickly deployed for-- 7#a7 intelligence1 surveillance1 target acquisition1 and reconnaissance2 7#b7 conducting offensive strikes2 or 7#c7 other functions as deemed appropriate by the relevant secretaries4 #ajef4 ,comprehensive assessment of ,marine ,corps ,force ,design #bjcj 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall enter into a contract with a ,federally ,funded ,research and ,development ,center to conduct an independent review1 assessment1 and analysis of the ,marine ,corps modernization initiatives4 ,the required report shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees in written report form not later than one year after entering into the contract4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of changes in the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 ,defense ,planning ,guidance1 the ,joint ,warfighting ,concept1 and other strategic documents and concepts that informed ,force ,design modernization requirements4 7#b7 ,an assessment of how the ,marine ,corps1 consistent with authorized end strength1 can be structured1 organized1 trained1 equipped1 and postured to meet the challenges of future competition1 crisis1 and conflict to include discussion of multiple structural options as relevant and the tradeoffs between different options4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the ability of the defense innovation base and defense industrial base to develop and produce the technologies required to implement the ,marine ,corps' published ,force ,design modernization plan on a timeline and at production rates sufficient to sustain military operations4 7#d7 ,an assessment of forward infrastructure and the extent to which installations are operationalized to deter1 compete1 and prevail during conflict in support of the ,marine ,corps modernization4 7#e7 ,an assessment of whether the ,marine ,corps is in compliance with the statutory organization and functions prescribed in section #hjfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the current retention and recruiting environment and the ability of the ,marine ,corps to sustain manpower requirements necessary for operational requirements levied by title #aj1 in light of the published ,force ,design plan4 7#g7 ,the extent to which the modernization initiatives within the ,marine ,corps are nested within applicable joint warfighting concepts4 7#h7 ,an assessment of whether the ,marine ,corps' modernization is consistent with the strategy of integrated deterrence4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the ability of the ,marine ,corps to generate required force elements for the ,immediate ,ready ,force and the ,contingency ,ready ,force1 based on current and planned end strength and structure4 7#aj7 ,the extent to which the ,marine ,corps' published plan for modernized capabilities can be integrated across the ,joint ,force1 to include warfighting concepts at the combatant command level4 7#aa7 ,the extent to which the ,marine ,corps' modernization efforts currently meet the requirements of combatant commanders' current plans and global force management operations1 to include a description of what mechanisms exist to ensure geographic combatant requirements inform ,marine ,corps modernization efforts4 7#ab7 ,the extent to which modeling and simulation1 experimentation1 wargaming1 and other analytic methods support the changes incorporated into the ,marine ,corps' modernization initiatives1 to include underlying assumptions and outcomes of such analyses4 7#ac7 ,an inventory of extant or planned investments as part of the ,marine ,corps' modernization efforts1 disaggregated by the following capability areas and including actual or projected dates of ,initial ,operational ,capability and ,full ,operational ,capability3 7,a7 ,command and ,control4 7,b7 ,information4 7,c7 ,intelligence4 7,d7 ,fires4 7,e7 ,movement and ,maneuver4 7,f7 ,protection4 7,g7 ,sustainment4 7#ad7 ,an inventory of divestments of capability or capacity1 whether force structure or equipment1 starting in fiscal year #bjbj1 including-- 7,a7 a timeline of the progress of each divestment2 7,b7 the type of force structure or equipment divested or reduced2 7,c7 the percentage of force structure of equipment divested or reduced1 including any equipment entered into inventory management or other form of storage2 7,d7 the rationale and context behind such divestment2 and 7,e7 an identification of whether such divestment affects the ,marine ,corps' ability to meet the requirements of ,global ,force ,management process and the operational plans4 7#ae7 ,an assessment of how observations regarding the invasion and defense of ,ukraine affect the feasibility1 advisability1 and suitability of the ,marine ,corps' published modernization plans4 7c7 ,classification of report ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified appendix to the extent required to ensure that the report is accurate and complete4 #ajeg4 ,strategy to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence for the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy to develop supply chains for the ,department of ,defense that are not dependent on mining or processing of critical minerals in or by covered countries1 prioritizing production and processing in the ,united ,states1 in order to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from covered countries for the ,department by #bjce4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify and assess significant vulnerabilities in the supply chains of contractors and subcontractors of the ,department of ,defense involving critical minerals that are mined or processed in or by covered countries2 7,b7 identify and recommend changes to the acquisition laws1 regulations1 and policies of the ,department of ,defense to ensure contractors and subcontractors of the ,department use supply chains involving critical minerals that are not mined or processed in or by covered countries to the greatest extent practicable1 prioritizing production and processing in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 evaluate the utility and desirability of using authorities provided by the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 to expand supply chains and processing capacity for critical minerals in the ,united ,states2 7,d7 evaluate the utility and desirability of expanding authorities provided by the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej to be used to expand supply chains and processing capacity for critical minerals by countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states2 7,e7 evaluate the utility and desirability of leveraging the process for acquiring shortfall materials for the ,national ,defense ,stockpile under the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq47 to expand supply chains and processing capacity for critical minerals in the ,united ,states and in countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states2 7,f7 identify areas of potential engagement and partnership with the governments of countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states to jointly reduce dependence on critical minerals mined or processed in or by covered countries2 7,g7 identify and recommend other policy changes that may be needed to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from covered countries for the ,department2 7,h7 identify and recommend measures to streamline authorities and policies with respect to critical minerals and supply chains for critical minerals2 and 7,i7 prioritize the recommendations made in the strategy to achieve critical mineral supply chain independence from covered countries for the ,department1 prioritizing production and processing in the ,united ,states1 and taking into consideration economic costs and varying degrees of vulnerability posed to the national security of the ,united ,states by reliance on different types of critical minerals4 7#c7 ,form of strategy ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form but shall include an unclassified summary4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means-- 7,a7 a covered nation1 as defined in section #dhgb1 title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 any other country determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to be a geostrategic competitor or adversary of the ,united ,states for purposes of this ,act4 7#c7 ,critical mineral ,the term critical mineral means a critical mineral 7as defined in section #gjjb7;a7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a777 that the ,secretary of ,defense determines to be important to the national security of the ,united ,states for purposes of this ,act4 7#d7 ,shortfall material ,the term shortfall material means materials determined to be in shortfall in the most recent report on stockpile requirements submitted to ,congress under subsection 7a7 of section #ad of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e7 and included in the most recent briefing required by subsection 7f7 of that section4 #ajeh4 ,quarterly briefing on homeland defense planning 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbd1 and every #ij days thereafter through ,february #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on efforts to bolster homeland defense1 which is the top priority under the #bjbb ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7b7 ,contents ,each briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of any update made to the homeland defense planning guidance of the ,department of ,defense during the preceding quarter4 7#b7 ,an update on the latest threats to the homeland posed by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,government of the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 the ,government of ,iran1 and any other adversary4 7#c7 ,a description of actions taken by the ,department during the preceding quarter to mitigate such threats4 7#d7 ,an assessment of threats to the homeland in the event of a conflict with any adversary referred to in paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,a description of actions taken by the ,department during the preceding quarter to bolster homeland defense in the event of such a conflict4 7#f7 ,an update on coordination by the ,department with ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal agencies to bolster homeland defense4 7#g7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers relevant4 #ajei4 ,special operations force structure 7a7 ,sense of ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 special operations forces have a vital and increasing role to play in strategic competition in addition to conducting counterterrorism operations and responding to crises2 7#b7 the demand for special operations forces and related capabilities by combatant commanders continues to exceed supply2 7#c7 special operations forces cannot be mass produced during a crisis2 7#d7 most special operations require non-special operations forces support1 including engineers1 technicians1 intelligence analysts1 and logisticians2 7#e7 reductions to special operations forces1 including critical enablers1 would dramatically and negatively impact available options for combatant commanders to engage in strategic competition1 carry out counterterrorism operations1 and respond to crises2 and 7#f7 the ,secretary of ,defense should not consider any reductions to special operations force structure until after the completion of a comprehensive analysis of special operations force structure and a determination that any planned changes would not have a negative impact on the ability of combatant commanders to support strategic competition1 counter terrorism1 and respond to crises4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the optimal force structure for special operations forces that includes the following elements3 7#a7 ,a description of the role of special operations forces in implementing the most recent national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,a description of ongoing special operations activities1 as described in section #afg7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,an assessment of potential future national security threats to the ,united ,states across the spectrum of competition and conflict4 7#d7 ,a description of ongoing counterterrorism and contingency operations of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,a detailed accounting of the demand for special operations forces by geographic combatant command4 7#f7 ,a description of the role of emerging technology on special operations forces4 7#g7 ,an assessment of current and projected capabilities of other ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that could affect force structure capability and capacity requirements of special operations forces4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the size1 composition1 and organizational structure of the military services' special operations command headquarters and subordinate headquarters elements4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the readiness of special operations forces for assigned missions and future conflicts4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of special operations force structure for meeting the goals of the ,national ,military ,strategy under section #aec7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aa7 ,a description of the role of special operations forces in supporting the ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 7#ab7 ,any other matters deemed relevant by the ,secretary4 #ajfj4 ,briefing on commercial tools employed by the ,department of ,defense to assess foreign ownership1 control1 or influence 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on countering industrial espionage4 7b7 ,elements ,the request required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a description of commercial and organically developed tools employed by the ,department of ,defense to-- 7,a7 assess the risks of foreign malign ownership1 control1 or influence within the defense industrial base2 7,b7 mitigate vulnerability associated with1 but no limited to1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china's1 the ,russian ,federation's1 ,iran's1 or ,north ,korea's foreign ownership1 control1 or influence of any part of the acquisition supply chain2 and 7,c7 vet program personnel to identify technologies and program components most at risk for industrial espionage4 7#b7 ,a description of specific commercial solutions the ,department is currently leveraging to assess and mitigate these risks4 #ajfa4 ,plan on countering human trafficking 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a plan to the congressional defense committees for coordinating with defense partners in ,north ,america and ,south ,america and supporting interagency departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 in countering human trafficking operations1 including human trafficking by transnational criminal organizations4 7b7 ,elements of plan ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the threat to ,united ,states security from human trafficking operations2 7#b7 a description of the authorities of the ,department of ,defense for the purposes specified in subsection 7a72 7#c7 a description of any current or proposed ,department of ,defense programs or activities to coordinate with defense partners or provide support to interagency departments and agencies as described in subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 any recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense for additional authorities for the purposes of countering human trafficking1 including by transnational criminal organizations4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the submission of the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees regarding the authorities1 programs1 and activities of the ,department of ,defense to counter human trafficking operations4 #ajfb4 ,briefing and report on use and effectiveness of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbd1 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 and report on whether ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 is being used effectively to defend the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing and report required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 consider-- 7,a7 the presence and activities in ,cuba of the militaries of foreign governments1 such as the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 to what extent the presence and activities of those militaries could compromise the national security of the ,united ,states or of ,united ,states allies and partners2 and 7#b7 discuss-- 7,a7 options for dealing with the presence and activities of those militaries in ,cuba2 and 7,b7 how different use by the ,united ,states of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 might mitigate risk4 #ajfc4 ,ensuring reliable supply of critical minerals 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china's dominant share of the global minerals market is a threat to the economic stability1 well being1 and competitiveness of key industries in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the ,united ,states should reduce reliance on the ,people's ,republic of ,china for critical minerals through-- 7,a7 strategic investments in development projects1 production technologies1 and refining facilities in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 in partnership with strategic allies of the ,united ,states that are reliable trading partners1 including members of the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative should initiate multilateral talks among the countries of the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue to promote shared investment and development of critical minerals4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 in consultation with the officials specified in paragraph 7#c71 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the work of the ,trade ,representative to address the national security threat posed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china's control of nearly #b_/c of the global supply of critical minerals4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the extent of the engagement of the ,united ,states with the other countries of the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue to promote shared investment and development of critical minerals during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date of the report2 and 7,b7 a description of the plans of the ,president to leverage the partnership of the countries of the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue to produce a more reliable and secure global supply chain of critical minerals4 7#c7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7,b7 ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7,d7 ,the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey4 7#d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,finance and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,g ,other matters #ajga4 ,matters related to irregular warfare 7a7 ,affirming the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to conduct irregular warfare ,congress affirms that the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to conduct irregular warfare operations1 including clandestine irregular warfare operations1 to defend the ,united ,states1 allies of the ,united ,states1 and interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,definition required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 for the purposes of joint doctrine1 define the term irregular warfare4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for any of the following3 7#a7 ,the conduct of a covert action1 as such term is defined in section #ejc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7;e774 7#b7 ,the introduction of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 within the meaning of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7,public ,law #ic-adh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq471 into hostilities or into situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances4 #ajgb4 ,joint concept for competing implementation updates 7a7 ,implementation update and briefings required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 and every #ahj days thereafter through ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide the congressional defense committees with a written update with accompanying briefing on the implementation of the ,joint ,concept for ,competing1 released on ,february #aj1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,elements ,at a minimum1 the written updates and briefings required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the ,joint ,staff's efforts to develop integrated competitive strategies to address the challenges posed by specific adversaries1 including those designed to-- 7,a7 deter aggression2 7,b7 prepare for armed conflict1 if necessary2 7,c7 counter the competitive strategies of adversaries2 and 7,d7 support the efforts of interagency1 allies and foreign partners1 and interorganizational partners2 7#b7 an identification of relevant updates to joint doctrine and professional military education2 7#c7 an update on the ,joint ,concept for ,competing's concept required capabilities2 7#d7 an explanation of the integration of the ,joint ,concept for ,competing with other ongoing and future joint force development and design efforts2 7#e7 a description of efforts to operationalize the ,joint ,concept for ,competing through a structured approach1 including to provide strategic guidance and direction1 identify and optimize ,joint ,force interdependencies with interagency and allied partners1 and inform and guide joint force development and design processes2 7#f7 an articulation of concept-required capabilities that are necessary for joint force development and design in support of the ,joint ,concept for ,competing2 7#g7 a description of efforts to coordinate and synchronize ,department of ,defense activities with those of other interagency and foreign partners for the purpose of integrated campaigning2 7#h7 an identification of any recommendations to better integrate the role of the ,joint ,force1 as identified by the ,joint ,concept for ,competing1 with national security efforts of other interagency and foreign partners2 7#i7 an identification of any changes to authorities and resources necessary to fully implement the ,joint ,concept for ,competing2 and 7#aj7 a description of any other matters deemed relevant by the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 #ajgc4 ,limitation on certain funding until submission of the ,chairman's ,risk ,assessment and briefing requirement 7a7 ,office of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the following reports are submitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives3 7#a7 ,the #bjba risk assessment mandated by paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of section #aec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and required to be delivered pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection by not later than ,february #ae1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,the #bjbc risk assessment mandated by paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 of section #aec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and required to be delivered pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection by not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date that is #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives3 7#a7 ,the risk mitigation plan required to be submitted as part of the assessment described under subsection 7a77#a71 if applicable4 7#b7 ,the risk mitigation plan required to be submitted as part of the assessment described under subsection 7a77#b71 if applicable4 7c7 ,briefing requirement ,section #aec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,briefing requirement 7#a7 ,not later than #ae days after the submission of the risk assessment required under subsection 7b77#b7 or ,march #a of each year1 whichever is earlier1 the ,chairman shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the activities of the ,chairman under this section4 7#b7 ,the briefing shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed review of the risk assessment required under paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 including how it addresses the elements required in subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph2 7,b7 an analysis of how the risk assessment informs1 and supports1 other ,joint ,staff assessments1 including joint capability development assessments1 joint force development assessments1 comprehensive joint readiness assessments1 and global military integration assessments2 and 7,c7 if the risk assessment is not delivered at the time of the briefing1 a timeline for when the risk assessment will be submitted to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #ajgd4 ,notification of safety and security concerns at certain ,department of ,defense laboratories 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees within #g days after ceasing operations at any ,department of ,defense laboratory or facility rated at biosafety level 7,,bsl7-#c or higher for safety or security reasons4 7b7 ,content ,the notification required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the reason why operations have ceased at the laboratory or facility2 7#b7 whether appropriate notification to other ,federal agencies has occurred2 7#c7 a description of the actions taken to determine the root cause of the cessation2 and 7#d7 a description of the actions taken to restore operations at the laboratory or facility4 #ajge4 ,assessment and recommendations relating to infrastructure1 capacity1 resources1 and personnel in ,guam 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall assess the capacity of existing infrastructure1 resources1 and personnel available in ,guam to meet ,indo-,pacific ,command strategic objectives4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an appraisal of the potential role ,guam could play as a key logistics and operational hub for the ,united ,states military in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether current infrastructure1 capacity1 resources1 and personnel in ,guam is sufficient to meet the expected demands during relevant operations and contingency scenarios4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the adequacy of civilian infrastructure in ,guam for supporting the requirements of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including the resilience of such infrastructure in the event of a natural disaster and the vulnerability of such infrastructure to cyber threats4 7#d7 ,recommendations to improve current infrastructure1 capacity1 resources1 and personnel in ,guam1 to include the need for recruiting and retention programs1 such as cost-of-living adjustments1 initiatives for dealing with any shortages of civilian employees1 and programs to improve quality-of-life for personnel assigned to ,guam4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the implementation of ,joint ,task ,force ,micronesia1 including the ,commander's assessment of requirements for funding1 resources1 and personnel as compared to what has been programmed in the fiscal year #bjbd ,future ,years ,defense ,program4 7#f7 ,timeline and estimated costs by location and project to support both existing and future roles in the region4 7#g7 ,any other matters determined relevant by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a74 #ajgf4 ,program and processes relating to foreign acquisition 7a7 ,pilot program for combatant command use of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account ,each geographic combatant command may use amounts from the ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account established under section #agje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to hire not more than two acquisition specialists or contracting officers to advise the combatant command on foreign arms transfer processes1 including the foreign military sales and direct commercial sales processes1 for the purpose of facilitating the effective implementation of such processes4 7b7 ,industry day 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an industry day-- 7,a7 to raise awareness and understanding among officials of foreign governments1 embassy personnel1 and industry representatives with respect to the role of the ,department of ,defense in implementing the foreign military sales and direct commercial sales processes2 and 7,b7 to raise awareness-- 7i7 within the ,united ,states private sector with respect to-- 7,i7 foreign demand for ,united ,states weapon systems2 and 7,,ii7 potential foreign industry partnering opportunities2 and 7ii7 among officials of foreign governments and embassy personal with respect to potential ,united ,states material solutions for capability needs4 7#b7 ,format ,in conducting each industry day under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 to the extent practicable1 shall seek to maximize participation by representatives of the commercial defense industry and government officials while minimizing cost1 by-- 7,a7 convening the industry day at the unclassified security level2 7,b7 making the industry day publicly accessible through teleconference or other virtual means2 and 7,c7 disseminating any supporting materials by posting the materials on a publicly accessible internet website4 7c7 ,senior-level industry advisory group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with representatives of the commercial defense industry1 shall establish a senior-level industry advisory group1 modeled on the ,defense ,trade ,advisory ,group of the ,department of ,state and the ,industry ,trade ,advisory ,committees of the ,department of ,commerce1 for the purpose of focusing on the role of the ,department of ,defense in the foreign military sales process4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on plans to establish the group described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,department of ,defense points of contact for foreign military sales 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,secretary of each military department shall each establish a single point of contact-- 7,a7 to coordinate information and outreach on ,department of ,defense implementation of the foreign military sales process2 and 7,b7 to respond to inquiries from representatives of the commercial defense industry and partner countries4 7#b7 ,points of contact ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,secretary of each military department shall each ensure that the contact information for the corresponding point of contact established under paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,a7 publicized at each industry day conducted under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 disseminated among the members of the advisory group established under subsection 7f74 7e7 ,combatant command needs for exportability ,not later than ,july #a each year until #bjcj1 the commander of each geographic combatant command shall provide to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment a list of systems relating to research and development or sustainment that would benefit from investment for exportability features in support of the security cooperation objectives of the commander4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have effect on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #ajgg4 ,technical and conforming amendments related to the ,space ,force 7a7 ,appointment of ,chairman2 grade and rank ,section #aeb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking or1 in the case of an officer of the ,space ,force1 the equivalent grade14 7b7 ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council ,section #aha7;c77#a77;,f7 of such title is amended by striking in the grade equivalent to the grade of general in the ,army1 ,air ,force1 or ,marine ,corps1 or admiral in the ,navy and inserting in the grade of general4 7c7 ,original appointments of commissioned officers ,section #eca7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and ,regular ,marine ,corps in the grades of ensign1 lieutenant 7junior grade71 and lieutenant in the ,regular ,navy1 and in the equivalent grades in the ,regular ,space ,force and inserting ,regular ,marine ,corps1 and ,regular ,space ,force1 and in the grades of ensign1 lieutenant 7junior grade71 and lieutenant in the ,regular ,navy2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and ,regular ,marine ,corps in the grades of lieutenant commander1 commander1 and captain in the ,regular ,navy1 and in the equivalent grades in the ,regular ,space ,force and inserting ,regular ,marine ,corps1 and ,regular ,space ,force1 and in the grades of lieutenant commander1 commander1 and captain in the ,regular ,navy4 7d7 ,service credit upon original appointment as a commissioned officer ,section #ecc7;b77#b7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 1 or ,marine ,corps1 captain in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or captain in the ,navy4 7e7 ,positions of importance and responsibility ,section #fja7;e7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or2 and 7#b7 by striking or the commensurate grades in the ,space ,force14 7f7 ,convening of selection boards ,section #faa7;a7 of such title is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7g7 ,information furnished to selection boards ,section #fae7;a77#c7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking 1 in the case of the ,navy1 lieutenant1 or in the case of the ,space ,force1 the equivalent grade and inserting or1 in the case of the ,navy1 lieutenant2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking in the case of the ,navy1 rear admiral1 or1 in the case of the ,space ,force1 the equivalent grade and inserting or1 in the case of the ,navy1 rear admiral4 7h7 ,special selection review boards ,section #fbh;a7a77#a77;,a7 of such title is amended by striking 1 rear admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting or rear admiral in the ,navy4 7i7 ,rank3 commissioned officers of the armed forces ,section #gda7;a7 of such title is amended in the table by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7j7 ,regular commissioned officers ,section #acgj of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking rear admiral in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force both places it appears and inserting or rear admiral in the ,navy2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 lieutenant in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or lieutenant in the ,navy2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 rear admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or rear admiral in the ,navy2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 captain in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or captain in the ,navy2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 lieutenant commander in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or lieutenant commander in the ,navy2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 commander or captain in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or commander or captain in the ,navy2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 rear admiral 7lower half7 or rear admiral in the ,navy and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,corps1 or rear admiral 7lower half7 or rear admiral in the ,navy2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking 1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force12 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 rear admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or rear admiral in the ,navy2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 captain in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or captain in the ,navy2 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 rear admiral in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or rear admiral in the ,navy2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 rear admiral in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting 1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or rear admiral in the ,navy2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g71 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 rear admiral in the ,navy1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or rear admiral in the ,navy4 7k7 ,officers entitled to retired pay for non-regular service ,section #acgj;a of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps both places it appears and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7l7 ,retired base pay ,section #adjf7;i77#c77;,b77v7 of such title is amended by striking ,the senior enlisted advisor of the ,space ,force and inserting ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force4 7m7 ,financial assistance program for specially selected members ,section #bajg of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 as a and inserting or as a2 and 7,b7 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 or as an officer in the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking lieutenant1 ensign1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force1 and inserting lieutenant or ensign14 7n7 ,designation of ,space ,systems ,command as a field command of the ,united ,states ,space ,force ,section #ijaf7;b77#f77;,b77iv77,,ii7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,space and ,missile ,systems ,center and inserting ,space ,systems ,command4 7o7 ,chief of ,space ,operations ,section #ijhb of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 1 flag1 or equivalent both places it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking grade in the ,space ,force equivalent to the grade of general in the ,army1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps1 or admiral in the ,navy and inserting grade of general4 7p7 ,distinguished flying cross ,section #ibgi7;a7 of such title is amended- 7#a7 by adding or ,space ,force after ,air ,force2 and 7#b7 by adding or space after aerial4 7q7 ,airman's medal ,section #ibhj7;a77#a7 of such title is amended by adding or ,space ,force after ,air ,force4 7r7 ,retired grade of commissioned officers ,section #icda of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking or the ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking or ,reserve4 7s7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology3 ,administration ,section #idad;b7a77#b77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force4 7t7 ,air ,force ,academy permanent professors2 ,director of ,admissions ,section #idcf of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking in the ,air ,force or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force2 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by inserting or ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 by striking and a permanent professor appointed from the ,regular ,space ,force has the grade equivalent to the grade of colonel in the ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7,c7 in the third sentence1 by striking in the ,air ,force or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking in the ,air ,force or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force both places it appears2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by inserting or ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 by striking and a permanent professor appointed from the ,regular ,space ,force has the grade equivalent to the grade of colonel in the ,regular ,air ,force4 7u7 ,cadets3 degree and commission on graduation ,section #idec7;b7 of such title is amended by striking in the equivalent grade in4 7v7 ,basic pay rates for enlisted members ,footnote #b of the table titled ,,enlisted ,,members in section #fja7;c7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ajji note7 is amended by striking the senior enlisted advisor of the ,space ,force and inserting ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force4 7w7 ,pay of senior enlisted members ,section #baj7;c77#e7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the senior enlisted advisor of the ,space ,force and inserting the ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force4 7x7 ,personal money allowance ,section #dad7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the senior enlisted advisor of the ,space ,force and inserting the ,chief ,master ,sergeant of the ,space ,force4 #ajgh4 ,authority to establish commercial integration cells within certain combatant commands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command may each establish-- 7#a7 a commercial integration cell within their respective combatant command for the purpose of closely integrating public and private entities with capabilities relevant to the area of operation of such combatant command2 and 7#b7 a chief technology officer position within their respective combatant command1 who may-- 7,a7 oversee such commercial integration cell2 and 7,b7 report directly to the commander of the applicable combatant command4 7b7 ,requirements and authorities ,in establishing the commercial integration cells under subsection 7a77#a71 each commander described in that paragraph may-- 7#a7 make the applicable commercial integration cell available to commercial entities with existing ,government contracts up to the ,top ,secret_/,sensitive ,compartmented ,information clearance level2 7#b7 ensure that such commercial integration cell is an information-sharing partnership rather than a service contract2 7#c7 in the case of a solution identified within the commercial integration cell that requires resources1 work within existing resources or processes to request such resources2 and 7#d7 integrate lessons learned from the commercial integration cells of the ,united ,states ,space ,command and the ,united ,states ,central ,command4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command shall each provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a briefing on whether a commercial integration cell was implemented and any related progress1 including any challenges to implementation2 7#b7 in the case of a commander of a combatant command who chooses not to use the authority provided in this section to establish a commercial integration cell or a chief technology officer-- 7,a7 an explanation for not using such authority2 and 7,b7 a description of the manner in which such commander is otherwise addressing the need to integrate commercial solutions2 and 7#c7 in the case of a combatant command that has an official performing a role similar to the role described for a chief technology officer under subsection 7a77#b71 a detailed description of the role performed by such official4 #ajgi4 ,modification on limitation on funding for institutions of higher education hosting ,confucius ,institutes ,section #ajfb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbda note7 is amended by striking subsection 7b74 #ajhj4 ,modification of definition of domestic source for title ,,iii of ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7a7 ,in general ,section #gjb7g7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deeb7g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and by moving such clauses1 as so redesignated1 two ems to the right2 7#b7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term 2 7#c7 in clause 7ii71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting clause 7i72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,domestic source for title ,,iii 7i7 ,in general ,for purposes of title ,,iii1 the term domestic source means a business concern that-- 7,i7 performs substantially all of the research and development1 engineering1 manufacturing1 and production activities required of such business concern under a contract with the ,united ,states relating to a critical component or a critical technology item in-- 7aa7 the ,united ,states or ,canada2 or 7bb7 subject to clause 7ii71 ,australia or the ,united ,kingdom2 and 7,,ii7 procures from business concerns described in subclause 7,i7 substantially all of any components or assemblies required under a contract with the ,united ,states relating to a critical component or critical technology item4 7ii7 ,limitations on use of business concerns in ,australia and ,united ,kingdom 7,i7 ,in general ,a business concern described in clause 7i77,i77bb7 may be treated as a domestic source only for purposes of the exercise of authorities under title ,,iii relating to national defense matters that cannot be fully addressed with business concerns described in clause 7i77,i77aa74 7,,ii7 ,national defense matters ,for purposes of subclause 7,i71 a national defense matter is a matter relating to the development or production of-- 7aa7 a defense article1 as defined in section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7bb7 a material critical to national defense or national security1 as defined in section #aj7;f7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#a7;f774 4 7b7 ,reports on exercise of title ,,iii authorities ,title ,,iii of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cje4 ,reports on exercise of authorities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 or the head of an agency to which the ,president has delegated authorities under this title1 shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees with respect to any action taken pursuant to such authorities-- 7#a7 except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 not later than #cj days after taking the action2 and 7#b7 in the case of an action that involves a business concern in the ,united ,kingdom or ,australia1 not later than #cj days before taking the action4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,each report and briefing required by subsection 7a7 with respect to an action described in that subsection shall include-- 7,a7 a justification of the necessity of the use of authorities under this title2 and 7,b7 a description of the financial terms of any related financial transaction4 7#b7 ,additional elements relating to business concerns in the ,united ,kingdom or ,australia ,each report and briefing required by subsection 7a7 with respect to an action described in paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection shall include1 in addition to the elements under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 a certification that business concerns in the ,united ,states or ,canada were not available with respect to the action2 and 7,b7 an analysis of why such business concerns were not available4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 in the case of an action described in subsection 7a7 involving strategic and critical materials relating to national defense matters 7as described in section #gjb7g77;,b77ii77,,ii771 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #ajha4 ,comprehensive strategy for talent development and management of ,department of ,defense computer programming workforce 7a7 ,policy ,it shall be a policy of the ,armed ,forces1 including the reserve components1 to establish appropriate and effective talent development and management policies and practices that allow for the military departments to present an adaptable1 qualified workforce training and education standard with respect to computer programming skill needs for the workforce of the ,department of ,defense1 including technical and nontechnical skills related to artificial intelligence and software coding4 7b7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of each military department and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall develop a strategy to achieve the policy set forth in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the development1 funding1 and execution of a coherent approach and transparent strategy across digital platforms and applications that enable development and presentation of forces with appropriate programmatic oversight for both active and reserve component workforces2 7,b7 the evaluation of the potential need for career field occupational codes or other service-specific talent management mechanisms aligned with the work roles related to computer programming1 artificial intelligence and machine learning competency1 and software engineering under the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,framework to allow for the military departments to identify1 assess1 track1 manage1 and assign personnel with computer programming1 coding1 and artificial intelligence skills through established mechanisms1 under the policies of the military departments with respect to career field management1 including-- 7i7 development1 modification1 or revalidation of a career field or separate occupational code for computer programming occupational areas aligned with such work roles2 and 7ii7 development1 modification1 or revalidation of a unique special skills or experience designator or qualification1 tracked independently of a career field1 for computer programming occupational areas aligned with such work roles2 7,c7 the evaluation of current talent management processes to incorporate equivalency assessment as part of the qualification standard to accommodate experiences1 training1 or skills developed as a result of other work experience or training opportunities1 including potentially from civilian occupations or commercially-available training courses 7,d7 assessment of members of the ,armed ,forces who have completed the qualification process of the military department concerned or who qualify based on existing skills and training across computer programming occupational areas2 and 7,e7 maintaining data on1 and longitudinal tracking of1 members of the ,armed ,forces described in subparagraph 7,d74 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,secretary of each military department1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of the military department for ,manpower and ,reserve ,affairs1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 be responsible for development and implementation of the policy set forth in subsection 7a7 and strategy required by subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 carry out that responsibility through an officer or employee of the military department assigned by the ,secretary for that purpose4 7d7 ,duties ,in developing and providing for the implementation of the policy set forth in subsection 7a7 and strategy required by subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of each military department1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of the military department for ,manpower and ,reserve ,affairs1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the military department1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 and the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish and update relevant policies and practices to enable the talent development and management to provide a workforce capable of conducting computer programming1 software coding1 and artificial intelligence activities1 including by meeting related manning1 systems1 training1 and other related funding requirements4 7e7 ,strategy and implementation plans 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the strategy required by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,implementation plans required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a implementation plan for the strategy required by subsection 7b71 including identification of resource needs and areas where current internal policy or legal statutes may need to be updated4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,computer programming occupational area ,the term computer programming occupational area means a technical or nontechnical occupational position that supports computer programming1 coding1 or artificial intelligence operations and development1 including the following positions3 7,a7 ,data scientists4 7,b7 ,data engineers4 7,c7 ,data analysts4 7,d7 ,software developers4 7,e7 ,machine learning engineers4 7,f7 ,program managers4 7,g7 ,acquisition professionals4 7#b7 ,digital platform or application ,the term digital platform or application means an online integrated personnel management system or human capital solution4 7#c7 ,qualification process ,the term qualification process-- 7,a7 means the process1 modeled on a streamlined version of the process for obtaining joint qualifications1 for training and verifying members of the ,armed ,forces to receive career field or occupational codes associated with computer programming occupational areas2 and 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 experiences1 education1 and training received as a part of military service1 including fellowships1 talent exchanges1 positions within government1 and educational courses2 and 7ii7 in the case of members of the reserve components1 experiences1 education1 and training received in their civilian occupations4 7#d7 ,standard ,the term standard means the defined1 reviewed1 and published standard for occupational series or career fields that provides a measurable standard by which the military departments can assess the ability to meet their operational planning and steady-state force presentation requirements during the global force management process4 #ajhb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for destruction of landmines 7a7 ,limitation ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbd for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for the destruction of anti-personnel landmine munitions before the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report required by subsection 7c74 7b7 ,exception for safety ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any anti-personnel landmine munitions that the ,secretary of ,defense determines are unsafe or could pose a safety risk to the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces if not demilitarized or destroyed4 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the policy of the ,department of ,defense regarding the use of anti-personnel landmines1 including methods for commanders to seek waivers to use such munitions4 7,b7 ,projections covering the period of #aj years following the date of the report of-- 7i7 the inventory levels for all anti-personnel landmine munitions1 taking into account future production of anti-personnel landmine munitions1 any plans for demilitarization of such munitions1 the age of the munitions1 storage and safety considerations1 and any other factors that are expected to impact the size of the inventory2 7ii7 the cost to achieve the inventory levels projected in clause 7i71 including the cost for potential demilitarization or disposal of such munitions2 and 7iii7 the cost to develop and produce new anti-personnel landmine munitions the ,secretary determines are necessary to meet the demands of operational plans4 7,c7 ,an assessment by the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff of the effects of the inventory levels projected under subparagraph 7,b77i7 on operational plans4 7,d7 ,any inputs by the ,chairman and the commanders of the combatant commands to a policy process that resulted in a change in landmine policy during the calendar year preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,e7 ,any other matters that the ,secretary determines appropriate for inclusion in the report4 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status1 as of the date of the briefing1 of research and development into operational alternatives to anti-personnel landmine munitions4 7#b7 ,form of briefing ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 may contain classified information4 7e7 ,anti-personnel landmine munitions defined ,in this section1 the term anti-personnel landmine munitions includes anti-personnel landmines and submunitions1 as defined by the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,use1 ,stockpiling1 ,production and ,transfer of ,anti-,personnel ,mines and on their ,destruction1 concluded at ,oslo ,september #ah1 #aiig1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #ajhc4 ,nogales wastewater improvement 7a7 ,amendment to the ,act of ,july #bg1 #aiec ,the first section of the ,act of ,july #bg1 #aiec 7#fg ,stat4 #aie1 chapter #bdb2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgg;d-#aj71 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting 3 ,provided further1 ,that the equitable portion of the ,nogales sanitation project for the city of ,nogales1 ,arizona1 shall be limited to the costs directly associated with the treatment and conveyance of the wastewater of the city and1 to the extent practicable1 shall not include any costs directly associated with the quality or quantity of wastewater originating in ,mexico44 7b7 ,nogales sanitation project 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,city ,the term ,city means the ,city of ,nogales1 ,arizona4 7,b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,united ,states ,section of the ,international ,boundary and ,water ,commission4 7,c7 ,international ,outfall ,interceptor ,the term ,international ,outfall ,interceptor means the pipeline that conveys wastewater from the ,united ,states-,mexico border to the ,nogales ,international ,wastewater ,treatment ,plant4 7,d7 ,nogales ,international ,wastewater ,treatment ,plant ,the term ,nogales ,international ,wastewater ,treatment ,plant means the wastewater treatment plant that-- 7i7 is operated by the ,commission2 7ii7 is located in ,rio ,rico1 ,santa ,cruz ,county1 ,arizona1 after manhole #ii2 and 7iii7 treats sewage and wastewater originating from-- 7,i7 ,nogales1 ,sonora1 ,mexico2 and 7,,ii7 ,nogales1 ,arizona4 7#b7 ,ownership and control 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b7 and in accordance with authority under the ,act of ,july #bg1 #aiec 7#fg ,stat4 #aie1 chapter #bdb2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgg;d-#aj et seq471 on transfer by donation from the ,city of the current stake of the ,city in the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor to the ,commission1 the ,commission shall enter into such agreements as are necessary to assume full ownership and control over the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor4 7,b7 ,agreements required ,the ,commission shall assume full ownership and control over the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor under subparagraph 7,a7 after all applicable governing bodies in the ,state of ,arizona1 including the ,city1 have-- 7i7 signed memoranda of understanding granting to the ,commission access to existing easements for a right of entry to the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor for the life of the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor2 7ii7 entered into an agreement with respect to the flows entering the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor that are controlled by the ,city2 and 7iii7 agreed to work in good faith to expeditiously enter into such other agreements as are necessary for the ,commission to operate and maintain the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor4 7#c7 ,operations and maintenance 7,a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date on which the ,commission assumes full ownership and control of the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 but subject to paragraph 7#e71 the ,commission shall be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor4 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,commission to carry out this paragraph1 to remain available until expended-- 7i7 #f1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbe2 and 7ii7 not less than #b1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#d7 ,debris screen 7,a7 ,debris screen required 7i7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall construct1 operate1 and maintain a debris screen at ,manhole ,one of the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor for intercepting debris and drug bundles coming to the ,united ,states from ,nogales1 ,sonora1 ,mexico4 7ii7 ,requirement ,in constructing and operating the debris screen under clause 7i71 the ,commission and the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall coordinate-- 7,i7 the removal of drug bundles and other illicit goods caught in the debris screen2 and 7,,ii7 other operations at the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor that require coordination4 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,commission1 to remain available until expended-- 7i7 for fiscal year #bjbe-- 7,i7 #h1jjj1jjj for construction of the debris screen described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7,,ii7 not less than #a1jjj1jjj for the operations and maintenance of the debris screen described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7ii7 not less than #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter for the operations and maintenance of the debris screen described in subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#e7 ,limitation of claims ,chapter #aga and section #acdf7;b7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,federal ,tort ,claims ,act71 shall not apply to any claim arising from the activities of the ,commission in carrying out this subsection1 including any claim arising from damages that result from overflow of the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor due to excess inflow to the ,international ,outfall ,interceptor originating from ,nogales1 ,sonora1 ,mexico4 7c7 ,effective date ,this section 7including the amendments made by this section7 takes effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 #ajhd4 ,authorization of amounts to support initiatives for mobile mammography services for veterans ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs #aj1jjj1jjj for the ,office of ,women's ,health of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs under section #gcaj of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 to be used by the ,secretary to expand access of women veterans to-- 7#a7 mobile mammography initiatives2 7#b7 advanced mammography equipment2 and 7#c7 outreach activities to publicize those initiatives and equipment4 #ajhe4 ,protection of covered sectors ,the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,viii ,protection of covered sectors #hja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,finance1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means1 subject to such regulations as may be prescribed in accordance with section #hjf1 a country specified in section #dhgb7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,covered activity 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to such regulations as may be prescribed in accordance with section #hjf1 and except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term covered activity means any activity engaged in by a ,united ,states person in a related to a covered sector that involves-- 7i7 an acquisition by such ,united ,states person of an equity interest or contingent equity interest1 or monetary capital contribution1 in a covered foreign entity1 directly or indirectly1 by contractual commitment or otherwise1 with the goal of generating income or gain2 7ii7 an arrangement for an interest held by such ,united ,states person in the short- or long-term debt obligations of a covered foreign entity that includes governance rights that are characteristic of an equity investment1 management1 or other important rights1 as defined in regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf2 7iii7 the establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in a country of concern1 such as a greenfield investment1 for the purpose of production1 design1 testing1 manufacturing1 fabrication1 or development related to one or more covered sectors2 7iv7 the establishment by such ,united ,states person of a joint venture in a country of concern or with a covered foreign entity for the purpose of production1 design1 testing1 manufacturing1 fabrication1 or research involving one or more covered sectors1 or other contractual or other commitments involving a covered foreign entity to jointly research and develop new innovation1 including through the transfer of capital or intellectual property or other business proprietary information2 or 7v7 the acquisition by a ,united ,states person with a covered foreign entity of-- 7,i7 operational cooperation1 such as through supply or support arrangements2 7,,ii7 the right to board representation 7as an observer1 even if limited1 or as a member7 or an executive role 7as may be defined through regulation7 in a covered foreign entity2 7,,iii7 the ability to direct or influence such operational decisions as may be defined through such regulations2 7,,iv7 formal governance representation in any operating affiliate1 like a portfolio company1 of a covered foreign entity2 or 7,v7 a new relationship to share or provide business services1 such as but not limited to financial services1 marketing services1 maintenance1 or assembly functions1 related to a covered sectors4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,the term covered activity does not include-- 7i7 any transaction the value of which the ,secretary of the ,treasury determines is de minimis1 as defined in regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf2 7ii7 any category of transactions that the ,secretary determines is in the national interest of the ,united ,states1 as may be defined in regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf2 or 7iii7 any ordinary or administrative business transaction as may be defined in such regulations4 7#d7 ,covered foreign entity 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf1 and except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term covered foreign entity means-- 7i7 any entity that is incorporated in1 has a principal place of business in1 or is organized under the laws of a country of concern2 7ii7 any entity the equity securities of which are primarily traded in the ordinary course of business on one or more exchanges in a country of concern2 7iii7 any entity in which any entity described in subclause 7i7 or 7ii7 holds1 individually or in the aggregate1 directly or indirectly1 an ownership interest of greater than #ej percent2 or 7iv7 any other entity that is not a ,united ,states person and that meets such criteria as may be specified by the ,secretary of the ,treasury in such regulations4 7,b7 ,exception ,the term covered foreign entity does not include any entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 that can demonstrate that a majority of the equity interest in the entity is ultimately owned by-- 7i7 nationals of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 nationals of such countries 7other than countries of concern7 as are identified for purposes of this subparagraph pursuant to regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf4 7#e7 covered sectors ,subject to regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf1 the term covered sectors includes sectors within the following areas1 as specified in such regulations3 7,a7 ,advanced semiconductors and microelectronics4 7,b7 ,artificial intelligence4 7,c7 ,quantum information science and technology4 7,d7 ,hypersonics4 7,e7 ,satellite-based communications4 7,f7 ,networked laser scanning systems with dual-use applications4 7#f7 ,party ,the term party1 with respect to an activity1 has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf4 7#g7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and any territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 an individual who is a citizen or national of the ,united ,states or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 any corporation1 partnership1 or other entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or the laws of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states4 #hjb4 ,administration of ,united ,states investment notification 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall delegate the authorities and functions under this title to the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the duties of the ,secretary under this title1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with the ,secretary of ,commerce2 and 7#b7 consult with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 #hjc4 ,mandatory notification of covered activities 7a7 ,mandatory notification 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf1 beginning on the date that is #ij days after such regulations take effect1 a ,united ,states person that plans to engage in a covered activity shall-- 7,a7 if such covered activity is not a secured transaction1 submit to the ,secretary of the ,treasury a complete written notification of the activity not later than #ad days before the anticipated completion date of the activity2 and 7,b7 if such covered activity is a secured transaction1 submit to the ,secretary of the ,treasury a complete written notification of the activity not later than #ad days after the completion date of the activity4 7#b7 ,circulation of notification 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 upon receipt of a notification under paragraph 7#a71 promptly inspect the notification for completeness4 7,b7 ,incomplete notifications ,if a notification submitted under paragraph 7#a7 is incomplete1 the ,secretary shall promptly inform the ,united ,states person that submits the notification that the notification is not complete and provide an explanation of relevant material respects in which the notification is not complete4 7#c7 ,identification of non-notified activity ,the ,secretary shall establish a process to identify covered activity for which-- 7,a7 a notification is not submitted to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 information is reasonably available4 7b7 ,confidentiality of information 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 any information or documentary material filed with the ,secretary of the ,treasury pursuant to this section shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and no such information or documentary material may be made public by any government agency or ,member of ,congress4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the exemption from disclosure provided by paragraph 7#a7 shall not prevent the disclosure of the following3 7,a7 ,information relevant to any administrative or judicial action or proceeding4 7,b7 ,information provided to ,congress or any of the appropriate congressional committees4 7,c7 ,information important to the national security analysis or actions of the ,president to any domestic governmental entity1 or to any foreign governmental entity of an ally or partner of the ,united ,states1 under the direction and authorization of the ,president or the ,secretary1 only to the extent necessary for national security purposes1 and subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements4 7,d7 ,information that the parties have consented to be disclosed to third parties4 #hjd4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfj days after the date on which the regulations prescribed under section #hjf take effect1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 lists all notifications submitted under section #hjc7;a7 during the year preceding submission of the report and includes1 with respect to each such notification-- 7,a7 basic information on each party to the covered activity with respect to which the notification was submitted2 and 7,b7 the nature of the covered activity that was the subject to the notification1 including the elements of the covered activity that necessitated a notification2 7#b7 includes a summary of those notifications1 disaggregated by sector1 by covered activity1 and by country of concern2 7#c7 provides additional context and information regarding trends in the sectors1 the types of covered activities1 and the countries involved in those notifications2 7#d7 includes a description of the national security risks associated with-- 7,a7 the covered activities with respect to which those notifications were submitted2 or 7,b7 categories of such activities2 and 7#e7 assesses the overall impact of those notifications1 including recommendations for-- 7,a7 expanding existing ,federal programs to support the production or supply of covered sectors in the ,united ,states1 including the potential of existing authorities to address any related national security concerns2 7,b7 investments needed to enhance covered sectors and reduce dependence on countries of concern regarding those sectors2 and 7,c7 the continuation1 expansion1 or modification of the implementation and administration of this title1 including recommendations with respect to whether the definition of country of concern under section #hja7b7 should be amended to add or remove countries4 7b7 ,form of report ,each report required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,testimony required ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this title1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall each provide to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives testimony with respect to the national security threats relating to investments by the ,united ,states persons in countries of concern and broader international capital flows4 #hje4 ,penalties and enforcement 7a7 ,penalties with respect to unlawful acts ,subject to regulations prescribed in accordance with section #hjf1 it shall be unlawful-- 7#a7 to fail to submit a notification under subsection 7a7 of section #hjc with respect to a covered activity or to submit other information as required by the ,secretary of the ,treasury2 or 7#b7 to make a material misstatement or to omit a material fact in any information submitted to the ,secretary under this title4 7b7 ,enforcement ,the ,president may direct the ,attorney ,general to seek appropriate relief in the district courts of the ,united ,states1 in order to implement and enforce this title4 #hjf4 ,requirement for regulations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall finalize regulations to carry out this title4 7b7 ,elements ,regulations prescribed to carry out this title shall include specific examples of the types of-- 7#a7 activities that will be considered to be covered activities2 and 7#b7 the specific sectors and subsectors that may be considered to be covered sectors4 7c7 ,requirements for certain regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall prescribe regulations further defining the terms used in this title1 including covered activity1 covered foreign entity1 and party1 in accordance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e and chapter #g of title #e 7commonly known as the ,administrative ,procedure ,act74 7d7 ,public participation in rulemaking ,the provisions of section #gji shall apply to any regulations issued under this title4 7e7 ,low-burden regulations ,in prescribing regulations under this section1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall structure the regulations-- 7#a7 to minimize the cost and complexity of compliance for affected parties24 7#b7 to ensure the benefits of the regulations outweigh their costs2 7#c7 to adopt the least burdensome alternative that achieves regulatory objectives2 7#d7 to prioritize transparency and stakeholder involvement in the process of prescribing the regulations2 and 7#e7 to regularly review and streamline existing regulations to reduce redundancy and complexity4 #hjg4 ,multilateral engagement and coordination 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall delegate the authorities and functions under this section to the ,secretary of ,state4 7b7 ,authorities ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct bilateral and multilateral engagement with the governments of countries that are allies and partners of the ,united ,states to ensure coordination of protocols and procedures with respect to covered activities with countries of concern and covered foreign entities2 and 7#b7 upon adoption of protocols and procedures described in paragraph 7#a71 work with those governments to establish mechanisms for sharing information1 including trends1 with respect to such activities4 7c7 ,strategy for development of outbound investment screening mechanisms ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 shall-- 7#a7 develop a strategy to work with countries that are allies and partners of the ,united ,states to develop mechanisms comparable to this title for the notification of covered activities2 and 7#b7 provide technical assistance to those countries with respect to the development of those mechanisms4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the development of the strategy required by subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter for a period of #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the strategy1 the status of implementing the strategy1 and a description of any impediments to the establishment of mechanisms comparable to this title by allies and partners1 #hjh4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title1 including to provide outreach to industry and persons affected by this title4 7b7 ,hiring authority ,the head of any agency designated as a lead agency under section #hjb7;b7 may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 not more than #be candidates directly to positions in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of that title7 in that agency4 ,the primary responsibility of individuals in positions authorized under the preceding sentence shall be to administer this title4 #hji4 ,rule of construction with respect to free and fair commerce ,nothing in this title may be construed to restrain or deter foreign investment in the ,united ,states1 ,united ,states investment abroad1 or trade in goods or services1 if such investment and trade do not pose a risk to the national security of the ,united ,states4 4 #ajhf4 ,review of agriculture-related transactions by ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states ,section #gba of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 any transaction described in clause 7vi7 or 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 proposed or pending on or after the date of the enactment of this clause4 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 ,any other investment1 subject to regulations prescribed under subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 by a foreign person in any unaffiliated ,united ,states business that is engaged in agriculture or biotechnology related to agriculture4 7vii7 ,subject to subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,e71 the purchase or lease by1 or a concession to1 a foreign person of private real estate that is-- 7,i7 located in the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 used in agriculture2 and 7,,iii7 more than #cbj acres or valued in excess of #e1jjj1jjj4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c77i71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77ii7 and inserting clause 7ii7 or 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,b72 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77iii7 and inserting clauses 7iii7 and 7vi7 of subparagraph 7,b72 7,,ii7 in clause 7iii77,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77iii7 and inserting clauses 7iii7 and 7vi7 of subparagraph 7,b72 7,,iii7 in clause 7iv77,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77iii7 each place it appears and inserting clauses 7iii7 and 7vi7 of subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,iv7 in clause 7v71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77iii7 and inserting clauses 7iii7 and 7vi7 of subparagraph 7,b72 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 and inserting clauses 7ii71 7iii71 7iv71 and 7vii72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,agriculture ,the term agriculture has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bjc74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7k77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h71 7,i71 and 7,j71 as subparagraphs 7,i71 7,j71 and 7,k71 respectively2 and 7,b7 inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7nonvoting1 ex officio74 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7r7 ,prohibition with respect to agricultural companies and real estate 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 if the ,committee1 in conducting a review and investigation under this section1 determines that a transaction described in clause 7i71 7vi71 or 7vii7 of subsection 7a77#d77;,b7 would result in control by a covered foreign person of or investment by a covered foreign person in a ,united ,states business engaged in agriculture or private real estate used in agriculture1 the ,president shall prohibit such transaction4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive1 on a case-by-case basis1 the requirement to prohibit a transaction under paragraph 7#a71 not less than #cj days after the ,president determines and reports to the relevant committees of jurisdiction that it is vital to the national security interests of the ,united ,states to waive such prohibition4 7#c7 ,defined terms ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered person 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided by clause 7ii71 the term covered person-- 7,i7 has the meaning given the term a person owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary in section #g4b of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd71 except that each reference to foreign adversary in that definition shall be deemed to be a reference to the government of a covered country2 and 7,,ii7 includes an entity that-- 7aa7 is registered in or organized under the laws of a covered country2 7bb7 has a principal place of business in a covered country2 or 7cc7 has a subsidiary with a principal place of business in a covered country4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,the term covered person does not include a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means any of the following3 7i7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7ii7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7iii7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7iv7 ,the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 4 #ajhg4 #i_/aa ,responder and ,survivor ,health ,funding ,correction ,act of #bjbc 7a7 ,department of ,defense1 ,armed ,forces1 or other ,federal worker responders to the ,september #aa attacks at the ,pentagon and ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania ,title ,,xxxiii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ccjf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#e7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aa7 and paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#ab7 and paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#ai71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,the term ,federal agency means an agency1 office1 or other establishment in the executive1 legislative1 or judicial branch of the ,federal ,government4 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#ac7 ,the term uniformed services has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#b7 in section #ccaa7;a7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#ba7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c77i7-- 7i7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 was an employee of the ,department of ,defense or any other ,federal agency1 worked during the period beginning on ,september #aa1 #bjja1 and ending on ,september #ah1 #bjja1 for a contractor of the ,department of ,defense or any other ,federal agency1 or was a member of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services2 and performed rescue1 recovery1 demolition1 debris cleanup1 or other related services at the ,pentagon site of the terrorist-related aircraft crash of ,september #aa1 #bjja1 during the period beginning on ,september #aa1 #bjja1 and ending on the date on which the cleanup of the site was concluded1 as determined by the ,,wtc ,program ,administrator2 or 7,,iv7 was an employee of the ,department of ,defense or any other ,federal agency1 worked during the period beginning on ,september #aa1 #bjja1 and ending on ,september #ah1 #bjja1 for a contractor of the ,department of ,defense or any other ,federal agency1 or was a member of a regular or reserve component of the uniformed services2 and performed rescue1 recovery1 demolition1 debris cleanup1 or other related services at the ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania1 site of the terrorist-related aircraft crash of ,september #aa1 #bjja1 during the period beginning on ,september #aa1 #bjja1 and ending on the date on which the cleanup of the site was concluded1 as determined by the ,,wtc ,program ,administrator2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking 7,a7 ,in general4--,the and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,limit 7i7 ,in general ,the 2 7ii7 by inserting or subclause 7,,iii7 or 7,,iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,c77i7 after or 7#b77;,a77ii72 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,certain responders to the ,september #aa attacks at the ,pentagon and ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania ,the total number of individuals who may be enrolled under paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii7 based on eligibility criteria described in subclause 7,,iii7 or 7,,iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,c77i7 shall not exceed #ejj at any time4 4 7b7 ,additional funding for the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,title ,,xxxiii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ccec4 ,special ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,there is established a fund to be known as the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,special ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,special ,fund71 consisting of amounts deposited into the ,special ,fund under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,amount ,out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd #ddd1jjj1jjj for deposit into the ,special ,fund1 which amounts shall remain available in such ,fund through fiscal year #bjcc4 7c7 ,uses of funds ,amounts deposited into the ,special ,fund under subsection 7b7 shall be available1 without further appropriation and without regard to any spending limitation under section #ccea7;c71 to the ,,wtc ,program ,administrator as needed at the discretion of such ,administrator1 for carrying out any provision in this title 7including sections #ccjc and #ccda7;c774 7d7 ,remaining amounts ,any amounts that remain in the ,special ,fund on ,september #cj1 #bjcc1 shall be deposited into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 #cced4 ,pentagon_/,shanksville ,fund 7a7 ,in general ,there is established a fund to be known as the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,fund for ,certain ,,wtc ,responders at the ,pentagon and ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania 7referred to in this section as the ,pentagon_/,shanksville ,fund71 consisting of amounts deposited into the ,pentagon_/,shanksville ,fund under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,amount ,out of any money in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 there is appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd #bcb1jjj1jjj for deposit into the ,pentagon_/,shanksville ,fund1 which amounts shall remain available in such ,fund through fiscal year #bjcc4 7c7 ,uses of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts deposited into the ,pentagon_/,shanksville ,fund under subsection 7b7 shall be available1 without further appropriation and without regard to any spending limitation under section #ccea7;c71 to the ,,wtc ,program ,administrator for the purpose of carrying out section #ccab with regard to ,,wtc responders enrolled in the ,,wtc ,program based on eligibility criteria described in subclause 7,,iii7 or 7,,iv7 of section #ccaa7;a77#b77;,c77i74 7#b7 ,limitation on other funding ,notwithstanding sections #ccca7;a71 #ccea7;b77#a71 #cceb7;c71 and #ccec7;c71 and any other provision in this title1 for the period of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcc1 no amounts made available under this title other than those amounts appropriated under subsection 7b7 may be available for the purpose described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,remaining amounts ,any amounts that remain in the ,pentagon_/,shanksville ,fund on ,september #cj1 #bjcc1 shall be deposited into the ,treasury as miscellaneous receipts4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,title ,,xxxiii of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ccaa7;a77#d77;,b77i77,,ii7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#ba7;a77#d77;,b77i77,,ii771 by striking sections #ccea and #cceb and inserting this title2 7#b7 in section #ccba7;a77#c77;,b77i77,,ii7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#ca7;a77#c77;,b77i77,,ii771 by striking sections #ccea and #cceb and inserting this title2 7#c7 in section #ccca 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#da7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,fund and the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,supplemental ,fund and inserting 7as applicable7 the ,funds established under sections #ccea1 #cceb1 #ccec1 and #cced2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting or the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,special ,fund under section #ccec after section #ccea2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting or the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,fund for ,certain ,,wtc ,responders at the ,pentagon and ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania under section #cced after section #cceb2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the flush text following subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,fund for ,certain ,,wtc ,responders at the ,pentagon and ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania under section #cced after section #cceb2 and 7#d7 in section #ccea7;b7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#fa7;b77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,special ,fund under section #ccec1 or the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,fund for ,certain ,,wtc ,responders at the ,pentagon and ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania under section #cced before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,special ,fund under section #ccec1 or the ,world ,trade ,center ,health ,program ,fund for ,certain ,,wtc ,responders at the ,pentagon and ,shanksville1 ,pennsylvania under section #cced before the period at the end4 7d7 ,ensuring timely access to generics ,section #eje7q7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cee7q77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting 1 #aj4ca1 after #aj4cj2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by striking application and and inserting application or2 7ii7 by striking ,if the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary 2 and 7iii7 by striking the second sentence and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,primary purpose of delaying 7,i7 ,in general ,in determining whether a petition was submitted with the primary purpose of delaying an application1 the ,secretary may consider the following factors3 7aa7 ,whether the petition was submitted in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,b71 based on when the petitioner knew the relevant information relied upon to form the basis of such petition4 7bb7 ,when the petition was submitted in relation to when the petitioner reasonably should have known the relevant information relied upon to form the basis of such petition4 7cc7 ,whether the petitioner has submitted multiple or serial petitions or supplements to petitions raising issues that reasonably could have been known to the petitioner at the time of submission of the earlier petition or petitions4 7dd7 ,whether the petition was submitted close in time to a known1 first date upon which an application under subsection 7b77#b7 or 7j7 of this section or section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act could be approved4 7ee7 ,whether the petition was submitted without relevant data or information in support of the scientific positions forming the basis of such petition4 7ff7 ,whether the petition raises the same or substantially similar issues as a prior petition to which the ,secretary has responded substantively already1 including if the subsequent submission follows such response from the ,secretary closely in time4 7gg7 ,whether the petition requests changing the applicable standards that other applicants are required to meet1 including requesting testing1 data1 or labeling standards that are more onerous or rigorous than the standards the ,secretary has determined to be applicable to the listed drug1 reference product1 or petitioner's version of the same drug4 7hh7 ,the petitioner's record of submitting petitions to the ,food and ,drug ,administration that have been determined by the ,secretary to have been submitted with the primary purpose of delay4 7ii7 ,other relevant and appropriate factors1 which the ,secretary shall describe in guidance4 7,,ii7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary may issue or update guidance1 as appropriate1 to describe factors the ,secretary considers in accordance with subclause 7,i74 2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,f72 7,d7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,g7 through 7,i7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,h71 as so redesignated1 by striking submission of this petition and inserting submission of this document2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,a person shall submit a petition to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 before filing a civil action in which the person seeks to set aside1 delay1 rescind1 withdraw1 or prevent submission1 review1 or approval of an application submitted under subsection 7b77#b7 or 7j7 of this section or section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act4 ,such petition and any supplement to such a petition shall describe all information and arguments that form the basis of the relief requested in any civil action described in the previous sentence4 7,b7 ,timely submission of citizen petition ,a petition and any supplement to a petition shall be submitted within #ahj days after the person knew the information that forms the basis of the request made in the petition or supplement4 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking within #aej days2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking during the #aej-;day period referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,f712 and 7iii7 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 on or after the date that is #aea days after the date of submission of the petition1 the ,secretary approves or has approved the application that is the subject of the petition without having made such a final decision4 2 7,d7 by amending subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7,d7 ,dismissal of certain civil actions 7i7 ,petition ,if a person files a civil action against the ,secretary in which a person seeks to set aside1 delay1 rescind1 withdraw1 or prevent submission1 review1 or approval of an application submitted under subsection 7b77#b7 or 7j7 of this section or section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act without complying with the requirements of subparagraph 7,a71 the court shall dismiss without prejudice the action for failure to exhaust administrative remedies4 7ii7 ,timeliness ,if a person files a civil action against the ,secretary in which a person seeks to set aside1 delay1 rescind1 withdraw1 or prevent submission1 review1 or approval of an application submitted under subsection 7b77#b7 or 7j7 of this section or section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act without complying with the requirements of subparagraph 7,b71 the court shall dismiss with prejudice the action for failure to timely file a petition4 7iii7 ,final response ,if a civil action is filed against the ,secretary with respect to any issue raised in a petition timely filed under paragraph 7#a7 in which the petitioner requests that the ,secretary take any form of action that could1 if taken1 set aside1 delay1 rescind1 withdraw1 or prevent submission1 review1 or approval of an application submitted under subsection 7b77#b7 or 7j7 of this section or section #cea7k7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act before the ,secretary has taken final agency action on the petition within the meaning of subparagraph 7,c71 the court shall dismiss without prejudice the action for failure to exhaust administrative remedies4 2 and 7,e7 in clause 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated1 by striking as defined under subparagraph 7#b77;,a7 and inserting within the meaning of subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,exceptions in the paragraph heading and all that follows through ,this subsection does and inserting ,exceptions4--,this subsection does2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly4 #ajhh4 ,reauthorization of voluntary registry for firefighter cancer incidence ,section #b7;h7 of the ,firefighter ,cancer ,registry ,act of #bjah 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;e-#e7;h77 is amended by striking #b1ejj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjah through #bjbb and inserting #e1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh4 #ajhi4 ,requirement for unqualified opinion on financial statement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,department of ,defense has received an unqualified opinion on its financial statements by ,october #a1 #bjbg4 #ajij4 ,briefing on ,air ,national ,guard active associations ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives on the potential increase in air refueling capacity and cost savings1 including manpower1 to be achieved by making all ,air ,national ,guard ,,kc-#ace units active associations4 #ajij;,a4 ,informing ,consumers about ,smart ,devices ,act 7a7 ,required disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices ,each manufacturer of a covered device shall disclose1 clearly and conspicuously and prior to purchase1 whether the covered device manufactured by the manufacturer contains a camera or microphone as a component of the covered device4 7b7 ,enforcement by the ,federal ,trade ,commission 7#a7 ,unfair or deceptive acts or practices ,a violation of subsection 7a7 shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or deceptive act or practice prescribed under section #ah7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #eg;a7a77#a77;,b774 7#b7 ,actions by the ,commission 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal ,trade ,commission 7in this section referred to as the ,commission7 shall enforce this section in the same manner1 by the same means1 and with the same jurisdiction1 powers1 and duties as though all applicable terms and provisions of the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq47 were incorporated into and made a part of this section4 7,b7 ,penalties and privileges ,any person who violates this section or a regulation promulgated under this section shall be subject to the penalties and entitled to the privileges and immunities provided in the ,federal ,trade ,commission ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #da et seq474 7,c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,commission under any other provision of law4 7#c7 ,commission guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,commission1 through outreach to relevant private entities1 shall issue guidance to assist manufacturers in complying with the requirements of this section1 including guidance about best practices for making the disclosure required by subsection 7a7 as clear and conspicuous and age appropriate as practicable and about best practices for the use of a pictorial 7as defined in section #b7;a7 of the ,consumer ,review ,fairness ,act of #bjaf 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #de;b7a777 visual representation of the information to be disclosed4 7#d7 ,tailored guidance ,a manufacturer of a covered device may petition the ,commission for tailored guidance as to how to meet the requirements of subsection 7a7 consistent with existing rules of practice or any successor rules4 7#e7 ,limitation on ,commission ,guidance ,no guidance issued by the ,commission with respect to this section shall confer any rights on any person1 ,state1 or locality1 nor shall operate to bind the ,commission or any person to the approach recommended in such guidance4 ,in any enforcement action brought pursuant to this section1 the ,commission shall allege a specific violation of a provision of this section4 ,the ,commission may not base an enforcement action on1 or execute a consent order based on1 practices that are alleged to be inconsistent with any such guidelines1 unless the practices allegedly violate subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definition of covered device ,in this section1 the term covered device-- 7#a7 means a consumer product1 as defined by section #c7;a7 of the ,consumer ,product ,safety ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bjeb7;a77 that is capable of connecting to the internet1 a component of which is a camera or microphone2 and 7#b7 does not include-- 7,a7 a telephone 7including a mobile phone71 a laptop1 tablet1 or any device that a consumer would reasonably expect to have a microphone or camera2 7,b7 any device that is specifically marketed as a camera1 telecommunications device1 or microphone2 or 7,c7 any device or apparatus described in sections #bee1 #gaf1 and #gah1 and subsections 7aa7 and 7bb7 of section #cjc of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bee2 #fag2 #fai2 and #cjc7;aa7 and 7bb771 and any regulations promulgated thereunder4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section shall apply to all covered devices manufactured after the date that is #ahj days after the date on which guidance is issued by the ,commission under subsection 7b77#c71 and shall not apply to covered devices manufactured or sold before such date1 or otherwise introduced into interstate commerce before such date4 #ajij;,b4 ,improving processing by ,department of ,veterans ,affairs of disability claims for post-traumatic stress disorder through improved training 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,post-,traumatic ,stress ,disorder ,processing ,claims ,improvement ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,formal process for conduct of annual analysis of training needs based on trends ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,benefits1 shall establish a formal process to analyze1 on an annual basis1 training needs of employees of the ,department who review claims for disability compensation for service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder1 based on identified processing error trends4 7c7 ,formal process for conduct of annual studies to support annual analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary1 shall establish a formal process to conduct1 on an annual basis1 studies to help guide the process established under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,each study conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,military post-traumatic stress disorder stressors4 7,b7 ,decision-making claims for claims processors4 #ajij;,c4 ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day ,act of #bjbc 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day 7,a7 ,in general ,chapter #a of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating the second section #adf 7relating to ,choose ,respect ,day7 as section #adg2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 #adh4 ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day 7a7 ,designation ,march #i is ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day4 7b7 ,proclamation ,the ,president is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of the ,united ,states to observe ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day with appropriate ceremonies and activities4 4 7,b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #a of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to the second section #adf and inserting the following new items3 #adg4 ,choose ,respect ,day4 #adh4 ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day4 4 7#b7 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag 7,a7 ,in general ,chapter #i of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijd4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag 7a7 ,designation ,the ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag championed by the ,bring ,our ,families ,home ,campaign is designated as the symbol of the commitment of the ,united ,states to recognizing1 and prioritizing the freedom of1 citizens and lawful permanent residents of the ,united ,states held as hostages or wrongfully detained abroad4 7b7 ,required display 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag shall be displayed at the locations specified in paragraph 7#c7 on the days specified in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,days specified ,the days specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,u4,s4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee ,day1 ,march #i4 7,b7 ,flag ,day1 ,june #ad4 7,c7 ,independence ,day1 ,july #d4 7,d7 ,any day on which a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the ,united ,states-- 7i7 returns to the ,united ,states from being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad2 or 7ii7 dies while being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad4 7#c7 ,locations specified ,the locations specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,capitol4 7,b7 ,the ,white ,house4 7,c7 ,the buildings containing the official office of-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,display ,to be in a manner visible to the public ,display of the ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag pursuant to this section shall be in a manner designed to ensure visibility to the public4 7d7 ,limitation ,this section may not be construed or applied so as to require any employee to report to work solely for the purpose of providing for the display of the ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag4 4 7,b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #i of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijd4 ,hostage and ,wrongful ,detainee flag4 4 #ajij;,d4 ,prohibition on provision of airport improvement grant funds to certain entities that have violated intellectual property rights of ,united ,states entities 7a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on the date that is #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 amounts provided as project grants under subchapter ,i of chapter #dga of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may not be used to enter into a contract described in subsection 7b7 with any entity on the list required by subsection 7c74 7b7 ,contract described ,a contract described in this subsection is a contract or other agreement for the procurement of infrastructure or equipment for a passenger boarding bridge at an airport4 7c7 ,list required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and thereafter as required by paragraph 7#b71 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall make available to the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration a publicly-available a list of entities manufacturing airport passenger boarding infrastructure or equipment that-- 7,a7 are owned1 directed by1 or subsidized in whole1 or in part by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 have been determined by a ,federal court to have misappropriated intellectual property or trade secrets from an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 7,c7 own or control1 are owned or controlled by1 are under common ownership or control with1 or are successors to1 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 own or control1 are under common ownership or control with1 or are successors to1 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,e7 have entered into an agreement with or accepted funding from1 whether in the form of minority investment interest or debt1 have entered into a partnership with1 or have entered into another contractual or other written arrangement with1 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,updates to list ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative shall update the list required by paragraph 7#a71 based on information provided by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general-- 7,a7 not less frequently than every #ij days during the #ahj-;day period following the initial publication of the list under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 not less frequently than annually thereafter4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the definitions in section #dgajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply4 #ajij;,e4 ,conduct of winter season reconnaissance of atmospheric rivers in the western ,united ,states 7a7 ,conduct of reconnaissance 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron of the ,air ,force ,reserve ,command and the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may use aircraft1 personnel1 and equipment necessary to meet the mission requirements of the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron of the ,air ,force ,reserve ,command and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration if those aircraft1 personnel1 and equipment are not otherwise needed for hurricane monitoring and response4 7#b7 ,activities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron of the ,air ,force ,reserve ,command1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and appropriate line offices of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 may-- 7,a7 improve the accuracy and timeliness of observations to support the forecast and warning services of the ,national ,weather ,service for the coasts of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 collect data in data-sparse regions where conventional1 upper-air observations are lacking2 7,c7 support water management decisions and flood forecasting through the execution of targeted airborne dropsonde1 buoys1 autonomous platform observations1 satellite observations1 remote sensing observations1 and other observation platforms as appropriate1 including enhanced assimilation of the data from those observations over the eastern1 central1 and western north ,pacific ,ocean1 the ,gulf of ,mexico1 and the western ,atlantic ,ocean to improve forecasts of large storms for civil authorities and military decision makers2 7,d7 participate in the research and operations partnership that guides flight planning and uses research methods to improve and expand the capabilities and effectiveness of weather reconnaissance over time2 and 7,e7 undertake such other additional activities as the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 in collaboration with the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron1 considers appropriate to further prediction of dangerous weather events4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,air ,force 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a comprehensive report on the resources necessary for the #ecrd ,weather ,reconnaissance ,squadron of the ,air ,force ,reserve ,command to continue to support1 through ,december #ca1 #bjce-- 7i7 the ,national ,hurricane ,operations ,plan2 7ii7 the ,national ,winter ,season ,operations ,plan2 and 7iii7 any other operational requirements relating to weather reconnaissance4 7,b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this paragraph1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7ii7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7iv7 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives2 7v7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7vi7 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,commerce ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a comprehensive report on the resources necessary for the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to continue to support1 through ,december #ca1 #bjce-- 7,a7 the ,national ,hurricane ,operations ,plan2 7,b7 the ,national ,winter ,season ,operations ,plan2 and 7,c7 any other operational requirements relating to weather reconnaissance4 #ajij;,f4 ,national ,cold ,war ,center designation 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section are-- 7#a7 to designate the museum located at ,blytheville_/,eaker ,air ,force ,base in ,blytheville1 ,arkansas1 including its future and expanded exhibits1 collections1 and educational programs1 as a ,national ,cold ,war ,center2 7#b7 to recognize the preservation1 maintenance1 and interpretation of the artifacts1 documents1 images1 and history collected by the ,center2 7#c7 to enhance the knowledge of the ,american people of the experience of the ,united ,states during the ,cold ,war years2 and 7#d7 to ensure that all future generations understand the sacrifices made to preserve freedom and democracy1 and the benefits of peace for all future generations in the #bast century and beyond4 7b7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the museum located at ,blytheville_/,eaker ,air ,force ,base in ,blytheville1 ,arkansas1 is designated as a ,national ,cold ,war ,center4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall preclude the designation of other national centers or museums in the ,united ,states interpreting the ,cold ,war4 7c7 ,effect of designation ,the ,national ,cold ,war ,center designated by this section is not a unit of the ,national ,park ,system1 and the designation of the center as a ,national ,cold ,war ,center shall not be construed to require or permit ,federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the designation made by this section4 #ajij;,g4 ,semiconductor program ,title ,,xcix of division ,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #iijb 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfeb7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7i7 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,authority relating to environmental review 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the provision by the ,secretary of ,federal financial assistance for a project described in this section that satisfies the requirements under subsection 7a77#b77;,c77i7 of this section shall not be considered to be a major ,federal action under ,,nepa or an undertaking for the purposes of division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 if-- 7,a7 the activity described in the application for that project has commenced not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd2 7,b7 the ,federal financial assistance provided is in the form of a loan or loan guarantee2 or 7,c7 the ,federal financial assistance provided1 excluding any loan or loan guarantee1 comprises not more than #aj percent of the total estimated cost of the project4 7#b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection may be construed as altering whether an activity described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 is considered to be a major ,federal action under ,,nepa1 or an undertaking under division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a reason other than that the activity is eligible for ,federal financial assistance provided under this section4 2 and 7#b7 in section #iiji 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfei71 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,lead ,federal agency and cooperating agencies 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term lead agency has the meaning given the term in section #aaa of ,,nepa4 7#b7 ,option to serve as lead agency ,with respect to a covered activity that is a major ,federal action under ,,nepa1 and with respect to which the ,department of ,commerce is authorized or required by law to issue an authorization or take action for or relating to that covered activity1 the ,department of ,commerce shall have the first right to serve as the lead agency with respect to that covered activity under ,,nepa4 7d7 ,categorical exclusions 7#a7 ,establishment of categorical exclusions ,each of the following categorical exclusions is established for the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology with respect to a covered activity and1 beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection1 is available for use by the ,secretary with respect to a covered activity3 7,a7 ,categorical exclusion #ag4jd4;d 7relating to the acquisition of machinery and equipment7 in the document entitled ,,eda ,program to ,implement the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi and ,other ,federal ,environmental ,mandates ,as ,required 7,directive ,no4 #ag4jb-b2 effective date ,october #ad1 #aiib74 7,b7 ,categorical exclusion ,a#i in ,appendix ,a to subpart ,d of part #ajba of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,c7 ,categorical exclusions ,b#a4bd1 ,b#a4ca1 ,b#b4e1 and ,b#e4a in ,appendix ,b to subpart ,d of part #ajba of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,d7 ,the categorical exclusions described in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#ac7 of section #ej4ai7;b7 of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,e7 ,categorical exclusion 7c77#a7 in ,appendix ,b to part #fea of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7,f7 ,categorical exclusions ,a#b4c4h and ,a#b4c4ad in ,appendix ,b to part #ihi of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7#b7 ,additional categorical exclusions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 each of the following shall be treated as a category of action categorically excluded from the requirements relating to environmental assessments and environmental impact statements under section #aeja4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation3 7,a7 ,the provision by the ,secretary of any ,federal financial assistance for a project described in section #iijb1 if the facility that is the subject of the project is on or adjacent to a site-- 7i7 that is owned or leased by the covered entity to which ,federal financial assistance is provided for that project2 and 7ii7 on which1 as of the date on which the ,secretary provides that ,federal financial assistance1 substantially similar construction1 expansion1 or modernization is being or has been carried out1 such that the facility would not more than double existing developed acreage or on-site supporting infrastructure4 7,b7 ,the provision by the ,secretary of ,defense of any ,federal financial assistance relating to-- 7i7 the creation1 expansion1 or modernization of one or more facilities described in the second sentence of section #iijc7;a77#a72 or 7ii7 carrying out section #iijc7;b71 as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection4 7,c7 ,any activity undertaken by the ,secretary relating to carrying out section #iijf1 as in effect on the date of enactment of this subsection4 7e7 ,incorporation of prior planning decisions 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term prior studies and decisions means baseline data1 planning documents1 studies1 analyses1 decisions1 and documentation that a ,federal agency has completed for a project 7or that have been completed under the laws and procedures of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe71 including for determining the reasonable range of alternatives for that project4 7#b7 ,reliance on prior studies and decisions ,in completing an environmental review under ,,nepa for a covered activity1 the ,secretary may consider and1 as appropriate1 rely on or adopt prior studies and decisions1 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 those prior studies and decisions meet the standards for an adequate statement1 assessment1 or determination under applicable procedures of the ,department of ,commerce implementing the requirements of ,,nepa2 7,b7 in the case of prior studies and decisions completed under the laws and procedures of a ,state or ,indian ,tribe1 those laws and procedures are of equal or greater rigor than those of each applicable ,federal law1 including ,,nepa1 implementing procedures of the ,department of ,commerce2 or 7,c7 if applicable1 the prior studies and decisions are informed by other analysis or documentation that would have been prepared if the prior studies and decisions were prepared by the ,secretary under ,,nepa4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered activity ,the term covered activity means any activity relating to the construction1 expansion1 or modernization of a facility1 the investment in which is eligible for ,federal financial assistance under section #iijb or #iijf4 7#b7 ,,nepa ,the term ,,nepa means the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 4 #ajij;,h4 ,prohibition of demand for bribe ,section #bja of title #ah1 ,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 a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the term foreign official means-- 7,a7 7i7 any official or employee of a foreign government or any department1 agency1 or instrumentality thereof2 or 7ii7 any senior foreign political figure1 as defined in section #ajaj4fje of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 7,b7 any official or employee of a public international organization2 7,c7 any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of-- 7i7 a government1 department1 agency1 or instrumentality described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 or 7ii7 a public international organization2 or 7,d7 any person acting in an unofficial capacity for or on behalf of-- 7i7 a government1 department1 agency1 or instrumentality described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 or 7ii7 a public international organization2 and 7#e7 the term public international organization means-- 7,a7 an organization that is designated by ,executive order pursuant to section #a of the ,international ,organizations ,immunities ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bhh72 or 7,b7 any other international organization that is designated by the ,president by ,executive order for the purposes of this section1 effective as of the date of publication of such order in the ,federal ,register4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,prohibition of demand for a bribe 7#a7 ,offense ,it shall be unlawful for any foreign official or person selected to be a foreign official to corruptly demand1 seek1 receive1 accept1 or agree to receive or accept1 directly or indirectly1 anything of value personally or for any other person or nongovernmental entity1 by making use of the mails or any means or instrumentality of interstate commerce1 from any person 7as defined in section #ajd;,a of the ,foreign ,corrupt ,practices ,act of #aigg 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;dd-#c71 except that that definition shall be applied without regard to whether the person is an offender7 while in the territory of the ,united ,states1 from an issuer 7as defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a7771 or from a domestic concern 7as defined in section #ajd of the ,foreign ,corrupt ,practices ,act of #aigg 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;dd-#b771 in return for-- 7,a7 being influenced in the performance of any official act2 7,b7 being induced to do or omit to do any act in violation of the official duty of such foreign official or person2 or 7,c7 conferring any improper advantage1 in connection with obtaining or retaining business for or with1 or directing business to1 any person4 7#b7 ,penalties ,any person who violates paragraph 7#a7 shall be fined not more than #bej1jjj or #c times the monetary equivalent of the thing of value1 imprisoned for not more than #ae years1 or both4 7#c7 ,jurisdiction ,an offense under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to extraterritorial ,federal jurisdiction4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,foreign ,extortion ,prevention ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state as relevant1 shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and post on the publicly available website of the ,department of ,justice1 a report-- 7,a7 focusing1 in part1 on demands by foreign officials for bribes from entities domiciled or incorporated in the ,united ,states1 and the efforts of foreign governments to prosecute such cases2 7,b7 addressing ,united ,states diplomatic efforts to protect entities domiciled or incorporated in the ,united ,states from foreign bribery1 and the effectiveness of those efforts in protecting such entities2 7,c7 summarizing major actions taken under this section in the previous year1 including enforcement actions taken and penalties imposed2 7,d7 evaluating the effectiveness of the ,department of ,justice in enforcing this section2 and 7,e7 detailing what resources or legislative action the ,department of ,justice needs to ensure adequate enforcement of this section4 7#e7 ,rule of construction ,this subsection shall not be construed as encompassing conduct that would violate section #cj;,a of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;dd-#a7 or section #ajd or #ajd;,a of the ,foreign ,corrupt ,practices ,act of #aigg 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;dd-#b2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;dd-#c7 whether pursuant to a theory of direct liability1 conspiracy1 complicity1 or otherwise4 4 #ajij;,i4 ,studies and reports on treatment of service of certain members of the ,armed ,forces who served in female cultural support teams 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,in #bjaj1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command established the ,cultural ,support ,team ,program to overcome significant intelligence gaps during the ,global ,war on ,terror4 7#b7 ,from #bjaj through #bjba1 approximately #caj female members1 from every ,armed ,force1 passed and were selected as members of female cultural support teams1 and deployed with special operations forces4 7#c7 ,members of female cultural support teams served honorably1 demonstrated commendable courage1 overcame such intelligence gaps1 engaged in direct action1 and suffered casualties during the ,global ,war on ,terror4 7#d7 ,the ,federal ,government has a duty to recognize members and veterans of female cultural support teams who volunteered to join the ,armed ,forces1 to undergo arduous training for covered service1 and to execute dangerous and classified missions in the course of such covered service4 7#e7 ,members who performed covered service have sought treatment from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for traumatic brain injuries1 post-traumatic stress1 and disabling physical trauma incurred in the course of such covered service1 but have been denied such care4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the ,sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 individuals who performed covered service performed exceptional service to the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense should ensure that the performance of covered service is included in the military service record of each individual who performed covered service so that those with service-connected injuries can receive proper care and benefits for their service4 7c7 ,secretary of ,defense study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 carry out a study on the treatment of covered service for purposes of retired pay under laws administered by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the study carried out under paragraph 7#a74 7#b7 ,list ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include a list of each individual who performed covered service whose military service record should be modified on account of covered service4 7d7 ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall-- 7,a7 carry out a study on the treatment of covered service for purposes of compensation under laws administered by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the study carried out under paragraph 7#a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a list of each veteran who performed covered service whose claim for disability compensation under a law administered by the ,secretary was denied due to the inability of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to determine the injury was service-connected4 7,b7 ,an estimate of the cost that would be incurred by the ,department to provide veterans described in subparagraph 7,a7 with the health care and benefits they are entitled to under the laws administered by the ,secretary on account of their covered service4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered service ,the term covered service means service-- 7,a7 as a member of the ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 in a female cultural support team2 7,c7 with the personnel development skill identifier of ,r#b;,j or #e;,,dk1 or any other validation methods1 such as valid sworn statements1 officer and enlisted performance evaluations1 training certificates1 or records of an award from completion of tour with a cultural support team2 and 7,d7 during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjaj1 and ending on ,august #ca1 #bjba4 #ajij;,j4 ,global cooperative framework to end human rights abuses in sourcing critical minerals 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall seek to convene a meeting of foreign leaders to establish a multilateral framework to end human rights abuses1 including the exploitation of forced labor and child labor1 related to the mining and sourcing of critical minerals4 7b7 ,implementation report ,the ,secretary shall lead the development of an annual global report on the implementation of the framework under subsection 7a71 including progress and recommendations to fully end human rights abuses1 including the exploitation of forced labor and child labor1 related to the extraction of critical minerals around the world4 7c7 ,consultations ,the ,secretary shall consult closely on a timely basis with the following with respect to developing and implementing the framework under subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,the ,forced ,labor ,enforcement ,task ,force established under section #gda of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dfha72 and 7#b7 ,congress4 7d7 ,relationship to ,united ,states law ,nothing in the framework under subsection 7a7 shall be construed-- 7#a7 to amend or modify any law of the ,united ,states2 or 7#b7 to limit any authority conferred under any law of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,extractive ,industries ,transparency ,initiative and ,certain ,provisions of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act ,nothing in this section shall-- 7#a7 affect the authority of the ,president to take any action to join and subsequently comply with the terms and obligations of the ,extractive ,industries ,transparency ,initiative 7,,eiti72 or 7#b7 affect section #aejb of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm note71 or subsection 7q7 of section #ac of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghm71 as added by section #aejd of the ,dodd-,frank ,wall ,street ,reform and ,consumer ,protection ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-bjc2 #abd ,stat4 #bbbj71 or any rule prescribed under either such section4 7f7 ,critical mineral defined ,in this section1 the term critical mineral has the meaning given the term in section #gjjb7;a7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 #ajij,k4 ,readmission requirements for servicemembers ,section #dhd;,c7a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajia;c7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,definition of ,service in the ,uniformed ,services ,in this section1 the term service in the uniformed services means service 7whether voluntary or involuntary7 on active duty in the ,armed ,forces1 including such service by a member of the ,national ,guard or ,reserve4 4 ,h ,drone security #ajia4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,american ,security ,drone ,act of #bjbc4 #ajib4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,covered foreign entity ,the term covered foreign entity means an entity included on a list developed and maintained by the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council and published in the ,system for ,award ,management 7,,sam74 ,this list will include entities in the following categories3 7,a7 ,an entity included on the ,consolidated ,screening ,list4 7,b7 ,any entity that is subject to extrajudicial direction from a foreign government1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7,c7 ,any entity the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general1 ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,secretary of ,defense1 determines poses a national security risk4 7,d7 ,any entity domiciled in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or subject to influence or control by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,communist ,party of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7,e7 ,any subsidiary or affiliate of an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#b7 ,covered unmanned aircraft system ,the term covered unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given the term unmanned aircraft system in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,intelligence2 intelligence community ,the terms intelligence and intelligence community have the meanings given those terms in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 #ajic4 ,prohibition on procurement of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided under subsections 7b7 through 7f71 the head of an executive agency may not procure any covered unmanned aircraft system that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity1 which includes associated elements related to the collection and transmission of sensitive information 7consisting of communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft7 that enable the operator to operate the aircraft in the ,national ,airspace ,system4 ,the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall develop and update a list of associated elements4 7b7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,attorney ,general are exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the procurement is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states and-- 7#a7 is for the sole purposes of research1 evaluation1 training1 testing1 or analysis for electronic warfare1 information warfare operations1 cybersecurity1 or development of unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology2 7#b7 is for the sole purposes of conducting counterterrorism or counterintelligence activities1 protective missions1 or ,federal criminal or national security investigations1 including forensic examinations1 or for electronic warfare1 information warfare operations1 cybersecurity1 or development of an unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology2 or 7#c7 is an unmanned aircraft system that1 as procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use1 can no longer transfer to1 or download data from1 a covered foreign entity and otherwise poses no national security cybersecurity risks as determined by the exempting official4 7c7 ,department of ,transportation and ,federal ,aviation ,administration exemption ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation or procurement is deemed to support the safe1 secure1 or efficient operation of the ,national ,airspace ,system or maintenance of public safety1 including activities carried out under the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,alliance for ,system ,safety of ,,uas through ,research ,excellence 7,,assure7 ,center of ,excellence 7,,coe7 and any other activity deemed to support the safe1 secure1 or efficient operation of the ,national ,airspace ,system or maintenance of public safety1 as determined by the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee4 7d7 ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board exemption ,the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation or procurement is necessary for the sole purpose of conducting safety investigations4 7e7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration exemption ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7,,noaa71 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the procurement is necessary for the purpose of meeting ,,noaa's science or management objectives or operational mission4 7f7 ,waiver ,the head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis-- 7#a7 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 after consultation with the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council2 and 7#b7 upon notification to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform in the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 other appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction4 #ajid4 ,prohibition on operation of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities 7a7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 no ,federal department or agency may operate a covered unmanned aircraft system manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity4 7#b7 ,applicability to contracted services ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 applies to any covered unmanned aircraft systems that are being used by any executive agency through the method of contracting for the services of covered unmanned aircraft systems4 7b7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,attorney ,general are exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states and-- 7#a7 is for the sole purposes of research1 evaluation1 training1 testing1 or analysis for electronic warfare1 information warfare operations1 cybersecurity1 or development of unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology2 7#b7 is for the sole purposes of conducting counterterrorism or counterintelligence activities1 protective missions1 or ,federal criminal or national security investigations1 including forensic examinations1 or for electronic warfare1 information warfare operations1 cybersecurity1 or development of an unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology2 or 7#c7 is an unmanned aircraft system that1 as procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use1 can no longer transfer to1 or download data from1 a covered foreign entity and otherwise poses no national security cybersecurity risks as determined by the exempting official4 7c7 ,department of ,transportation and ,federal ,aviation ,administration exemption ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation is deemed to support the safe1 secure1 or efficient operation of the ,national ,airspace ,system or maintenance of public safety1 including activities carried out under the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,alliance for ,system ,safety of ,,uas through ,research ,excellence 7,,assure7 ,center of ,excellence 7,,coe7 and any other activity deemed to support the safe1 secure1 or efficient operation of the ,national ,airspace ,system or maintenance of public safety1 as determined by the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee4 7d7 ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board exemption ,the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation is necessary for the sole purpose of conducting safety investigations4 7e7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration exemption ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7,,noaa71 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the procurement is necessary for the purpose of meeting ,,noaa's science or management objectives or operational mission4 7f7 ,waiver ,the head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis-- 7#a7 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 after consultation with the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council2 and 7#b7 upon notification to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform in the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 other appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction4 7g7 ,regulations and guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall prescribe regulations or guidance to implement this section4 #ajie4 ,prohibition on use of ,federal funds for procurement and operation of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 no ,federal funds awarded through a contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement1 or otherwise made available may be used-- 7#a7 to procure a covered unmanned aircraft system that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity2 or 7#b7 in connection with the operation of such a drone or unmanned aircraft system4 7b7 ,exemption ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,attorney ,general are exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the procurement or operation is required in the national interest of the ,united ,states and-- 7#a7 is for the sole purposes of research1 evaluation1 training1 testing1 or analysis for electronic warfare1 information warfare operations1 cybersecurity1 or development of unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology2 7#b7 is for the sole purposes of conducting counterterrorism or counterintelligence activities1 protective missions1 or ,federal criminal or national security investigations1 including forensic examinations1 or for electronic warfare1 information warfare operations1 cybersecurity1 or development of an unmanned aircraft system or counter-unmanned aircraft system technology2 or 7#c7 is an unmanned aircraft system that1 as procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use1 can no longer transfer to1 or download data from1 a covered foreign entity and otherwise poses no national security cybersecurity risks as determined by the exempting official4 7c7 ,department of ,transportation and ,federal ,aviation ,administration exemption ,the ,secretary of ,transportation is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation or procurement is deemed to support the safe1 secure1 or efficient operation of the ,national ,airspace ,system or maintenance of public safety1 including activities carried out under the ,federal ,aviation ,administration's ,alliance for ,system ,safety of ,,uas through ,research ,excellence 7,,assure7 ,center of ,excellence 7,,coe7 and any other activity deemed to support the safe1 secure1 or efficient operation of the ,national ,airspace ,system or maintenance of public safety1 as determined by the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee4 7d7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration exemption ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration 7,,noaa71 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 is exempt from the restriction under subsection 7a7 if the operation or procurement is necessary for the purpose of meeting ,,noaa's science or management objectives or operational mission4 7e7 ,waiver ,the head of an executive agency may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis-- 7#a7 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 after consultation with the ,federal ,acquisition ,security ,council2 and 7#b7 upon notification to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform in the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 other appropriate congressional committees of jurisdiction4 7f7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall prescribe regulations or guidance1 as necessary1 to implement the requirements of this section pertaining to ,federal contracts4 #ajif4 ,prohibition on use of ,government-issued ,purchase ,cards to purchase covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities ,effective immediately1 ,government-issued ,purchase ,cards may not be used to procure any covered unmanned aircraft system from a covered foreign entity4 #ajig4 ,management of existing inventories of covered unmanned aircraft systems from covered foreign entities 7a7 ,in general ,all executive agencies must account for existing inventories of covered unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity in their personal property accounting systems1 within one year of the date of enactment of this ,act1 regardless of the original procurement cost1 or the purpose of procurement due to the special monitoring and accounting measures necessary to track the items' capabilities4 7b7 ,classified tracking ,due to the sensitive nature of missions and operations conducted by the ,united ,states ,government1 inventory data related to covered unmanned aircraft systems manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity may be tracked at a classified level1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or the ,secretary's designee4 7c7 ,exceptions ,the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,transportation1 and the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may exclude from the full inventory process1 covered unmanned aircraft systems that are deemed expendable due to mission risk such as recovery issues1 or that are one-time-use covered unmanned aircraft due to requirements and low cost4 #ajih4 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #bge days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to ,congress a report on the amount of commercial off-the-shelf drones and covered unmanned aircraft systems procured by ,federal departments and agencies from covered foreign entities4 #ajii4 ,government-wide policy for procurement of unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,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 coordination with the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 ,department of ,transportation1 the ,department of ,justice1 and other ,departments as determined by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and in consultation with the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall establish a government-wide policy for the procurement of an unmanned aircraft system-- 7#a7 for non-,department of ,defense and non-intelligence community operations2 and 7#b7 through grants and cooperative agreements entered into with non-,federal entities4 7b7 ,information security ,the policy developed under subsection 7a7 shall include the following specifications1 which to the extent practicable1 shall be based on industry standards and technical guidance from the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 to address the risks associated with processing1 storing1 and transmitting ,federal information in an unmanned aircraft system3 7#a7 ,protections to ensure controlled access to an unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,protecting software1 firmware1 and hardware by ensuring changes to an unmanned aircraft system are properly managed1 including by ensuring an unmanned aircraft system can be updated using a secure1 controlled1 and configurable mechanism4 7#c7 ,cryptographically securing sensitive collected1 stored1 and transmitted data1 including proper handling of privacy data and other controlled unclassified information4 7#d7 ,appropriate safeguards necessary to protect sensitive information1 including during and after use of an unmanned aircraft system4 7#e7 ,appropriate data security to ensure that data is not transmitted to or stored in non-approved locations4 7#f7 ,the ability to opt out of the uploading1 downloading1 or transmitting of data that is not required by law or regulation and an ability to choose with whom and where information is shared when it is required4 7c7 ,requirement ,the policy developed under subsection 7a7 shall reflect an appropriate risk-based approach to information security related to use of an unmanned aircraft system4 7d7 ,revision of acquisition regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the policy required under subsection 7a7 is issued-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall revise the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 as necessary1 to implement the policy2 and 7#b7 any ,federal department or agency or other ,federal entity not subject to1 or not subject solely to1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall revise applicable policy1 guidance1 or regulations1 as necessary1 to implement the policy4 7e7 ,exemption ,in developing the policy required under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall-- 7#a7 incorporate policies to implement the exemptions contained in this subtitle2 and 7#b7 incorporate an exemption to the policy in the case of a head of the procuring department or agency determining1 in writing1 that no product that complies with the information security requirements described in subsection 7b7 is capable of fulfilling mission critical performance requirements1 and such determination-- 7,a7 may not be delegated below the level of the ,deputy ,secretary1 or ,administrator1 of the procuring department or agency2 7,b7 shall specify-- 7i7 the quantity of end items to which the waiver applies and the procurement value of those items2 and 7ii7 the time period over which the waiver applies1 which shall not exceed three years2 7,c7 shall be reported to the ,office of ,management and ,budget following issuance of such a determination2 and 7,d7 not later than #cj days after the date on which the determination is made1 shall be provided to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajii;,a4 ,state1 local1 and territorial law enforcement and emergency service exemption 7a7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle shall prevent a ,state1 local1 or territorial law enforcement or emergency service agency from procuring or operating a covered unmanned aircraft system purchased with non-,federal dollars4 7b7 ,continuity of arrangements ,the ,federal ,government may continue entering into contracts1 grants1 and cooperative agreements or other ,federal funding instruments with ,state1 local1 or territorial law enforcement or emergency service agencies under which a covered unmanned aircraft system will be purchased or operated if the agency has received approval or waiver to purchase or operate a covered unmanned aircraft system pursuant to section #ajie4 #ajii;,b4 ,study 7a7 ,study on the ,supply ,chain for ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems and ,components 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the supply chain for covered unmanned aircraft systems1 including a discussion of current and projected future demand for covered unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the current and future global and domestic market for covered unmanned aircraft systems that are not widely commercially available except from a covered foreign entity4 7,b7 ,a description of the sustainability1 availability1 cost1 and quality of secure sources of covered unmanned aircraft systems domestically and from sources in allied and partner countries4 7,c7 ,the plan of the ,secretary of ,defense to address any gaps or deficiencies identified in subparagraph 7,b71 including through the use of funds available under the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 and partnerships with the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration and other interested persons4 7,d7 ,such other information as the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section the term appropriate congressional committees means3 7,a7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,f7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajii;,c4 ,exceptions 7a7 ,exception for wildfire management operations and search and rescue operations ,the appropriate ,federal agencies1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 are exempt from the procurement and operation restrictions under sections #ajic1 #ajid1 and #ajie to the extent the procurement or operation is necessary for the purpose of supporting the full range of wildfire management operations or search and rescue operations4 7b7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,the elements of the intelligence community1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 are exempt from the procurement and operation restrictions under sections #ajic1 #ajid1 and #ajie to the extent the procurement or operation is necessary for the purpose of supporting intelligence activities4 7c7 ,exception for tribal law enforcement or emergency service agency ,tribal law enforcement or ,tribal emergency service agencies1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 are exempt from the procurement1 operation1 and purchase restrictions under sections #ajic1 #ajid1 and #ajie to the extent the procurement or operation is necessary for the purpose of supporting the full range of law enforcement operations or search and rescue operations on ,indian lands4 #ajii;,d4 ,sunset ,sections #ajic1 #ajid1 and #ajie shall cease to have effect on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,i ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,i ,manhattan ,project waste #ajii;,,aa4 ,claims relating to ,manhattan ,project waste 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,expansion ,act4 7b7 ,claims relating to ,manhattan ,project waste ,the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act 7,public ,law #aja-dbf2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj note7 is amended by inserting after section #e the following3 #e;,a4 ,claims relating to ,manhattan ,project waste 7a7 ,in general ,a claimant shall receive compensation for a claim made under this ,act1 as described in subsection 7b7 or 7c71 if-- 7#a7 a claim for compensation is filed with the ,attorney ,general-- 7,a7 by an individual described in paragraph 7#b72 or 7,b7 on behalf of that individual by an authorized agent of that individual1 if the individual is deceased or incapacitated1 such as-- 7i7 an executor of estate of that individual2 or 7ii7 a legal guardian or conservator of that individual2 7#b7 that individual1 or if applicable1 an authorized agent of that individual1 demonstrates that the individual-- 7,a7 was physically present in an affected area for a period of at least #b years after ,january #a1 #aidi2 and 7,b7 contracted a specified disease after such period of physical presence2 7#c7 the ,attorney ,general certifies that the identity of that individual1 and if applicable1 the authorized agent of that individual1 is not fraudulent or otherwise misrepresented2 and 7#d7 the ,attorney ,general determines that the claimant has satisfied the applicable requirements of this ,act4 7b7 ,losses available to living affected individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,in the event of a claim qualifying for compensation under subsection 7a7 that is submitted to the ,attorney ,general to be eligible for compensation under this section at a time when the individual described in subsection 7a77#b7 is living1 the amount of compensation under this section shall be in an amount that is the greater of #ej1jjj or the total amount of compensation for which the individual is eligible under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,losses due to medical expenses ,a claimant described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be eligible to receive1 upon submission of contemporaneous written medical records1 reports1 or billing statements created by or at the direction of a licensed medical professional who provided contemporaneous medical care to the claimant1 additional compensation in the amount of all documented out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred as a result of the specified disease suffered by that claimant1 such as any medical expenses not covered1 paid for1 or reimbursed through-- 7,a7 any public or private health insurance2 7,b7 any employee health insurance2 7,c7 any workers' compensation program2 or 7,d7 any other public1 private1 or employee health program or benefit4 7c7 ,payments to beneficiaries of deceased individuals ,in the event that an individual described in subsection 7a77#b7 who qualifies for compensation under subsection 7a7 is deceased at the time of submission of the claim-- 7#a7 a surviving spouse may1 upon submission of a claim and records sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subsection 7a7 with respect to the deceased individual1 receive compensation in the amount of #be1jjj2 or 7#b7 in the event that there is no surviving spouse1 the surviving children1 minor or otherwise1 of the deceased individual may1 upon submission of a claim and records sufficient to satisfy the requirements of subsection 7a7 with respect to the deceased individual1 receive compensation in the total amount of #be1jjj1 paid in equal shares to each surviving child4 7d7 ,affected area ,for purposes of this section1 the term affected area means1 in the ,state of ,missouri1 the ,,zip ,codes of #fcjca1 #fcjcc1 #fcjcd1 #fcjdb1 #fcjde1 #fcjgd1 #fcaad1 #fcace1 #fcach1 #fcjdd1 #fcadj1 #fcade1 #fcadg1 #fcajb1 #fccjd1 #fcacd1 #fcjdc1 #fccda1 #fccfh1 and #fccfg4 7e7 ,specified disease ,for purposes of this section1 the term specified disease means any of the following3 7#a7 ,any leukemia1 other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia1 provided that the initial exposure occurred after the age of #bj and the onset of the disease was at least #b years after first exposure4 7#b7 ,any of the following diseases1 provided that the onset was at least #b years after the initial exposure3 7,a7 ,multiple myeloma4 7,b7 ,lymphoma1 other than ,hodgkin's disease4 7,c7 ,type #a or type #b diabetes4 7,d7 ,systemic lupus erythematosus4 7,e7 ,multiple sclerosis4 7,f7 ,hashimoto's disease4 7,g7 ,primary cancer of the-- 7i7 thyroid2 7ii7 male or female breast2 7iii7 esophagus2 7iv7 stomach2 7v7 pharynx2 7vi7 small intestine2 7vii7 pancreas2 7viii7 bile ducts2 7ix7 gall bladder2 7x7 salivary gland2 7xi7 urinary bladder2 7xii7 brain2 7xiii7 colon2 7xiv7 ovary2 7xv7 liver1 except if cirrhosis or hepatitis ,b is indicated2 7xvi7 lung2 7xvii7 bone2 or 7xviii7 kidney4 7f7 ,physical presence ,for purposes of this section1 the ,attorney ,general shall not determine that a claimant has satisfied the requirements of subsection 7a7 unless demonstrated by submission of contemporaneous written residential documentation and at least one additional employer-issued or government-issued document or record that the claimant1 for a period of at least #b years after ,january #a1 #aidi1 was physically present in an affected area4 7g7 ,disease contraction in affected areas ,for purposes of this section1 the ,attorney ,general shall not determine that a claimant has satisfied the requirements of subsection 7a7 unless demonstrated by submission of contemporaneous written medical records or reports created by or at the direction of a licensed medical professional who provided contemporaneous medical care to the claimant1 that the claimant1 after such period of physical presence1 contracted a specified disease4 4 ,,ii ,compensation for workers involved in uranium mining #ajii;,,bb4 ,short title ,this part may be cited as the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc4 #ajii;,,cc4 ,references ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 whenever in this part an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to or repeal of a section or other provision of law1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act 7,public ,law #aja-dbf2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj note74 #ajii;,,dd4 ,extension of fund ,section #c7;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the first sentence and inserting ,the ,fund shall terminate #ai years after the date of the enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc42 and 7#b7 by striking #b-year and inserting #ai-year4 #ajii;,,ee4 ,claims relating to atmospheric testing 7a7 ,leukemia claims relating to ,trinity ,test in ,new ,mexico and tests at the ,nevada site and in the ,pacific ,section #d7;a77#a77;,a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i7-- 7,a7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking ,october #ca1 #aieh and inserting ,november #f1 #aifb2 7,b7 in subclause 7,,ii7-- 7i7 by striking in the affected area and inserting in an affected area2 and 7ii7 by striking or after the semicolon2 7,c7 by redesignating subclause 7,,iii7 as subclause 7,v72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subclause 7,,ii7 the following3 7,,iii7 was physically present in an affected area for a period of at least #a year during the period beginning on ,september #bd1 #aidd1 and ending on ,november #f1 #aifb2 7,,iv7 was physically present in an affected area-- 7aa7 for a period of at least #a year during the period beginning on ,july #a1 #aidf1 and ending on ,november #f1 #aifb2 or 7bb7 for the period beginning on ,april #be1 #aifb1 and ending on ,november #f1 #aifb2 or 2 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii77,i71 by striking physical presence described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i7 or onsite participation described in clause 7i77,,iii7 and inserting physical presence described in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 or 7,,iv7 of clause 7i7 or onsite participation described in clause 7i77,v74 7b7 ,amounts for claims related to leukemia ,section #d7;a77#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking an amount and inserting the amount2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,amount ,if the conditions described in subparagraph 7,c7 are met1 an individual who is described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall receive #aej1jjj4 4 7c7 ,conditions for claims related to leukemia ,section #d7;a77#a77;,c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7i72 and 7#b7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively4 7d7 ,specified diseases claims relating to ,trinity ,test in ,new ,mexico and tests at the ,nevada site and in the ,pacific ,section #d7;a77#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking in the affected area and inserting in an affected area2 7,b7 by striking #b years and inserting #a year2 and 7,c7 by striking ,october #ca1 #aieh and inserting ,november #f1 #aifb2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking in the affected area and inserting in an affected area2 and 7,b7 by striking or at the end2 7#c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,e72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 was physically present in an affected area for a period of at least #a year during the period beginning on ,september #bd1 #aidd1 and ending on ,november #f1 #aifb2 7,d7 was physically present in an affected area-- 7i7 for a period of at least #a year during the period beginning on ,july #a1 #aidf1 and ending on ,november #f1 #aifb2 or 7ii7 for the period beginning on ,april #be1 #aifb1 and ending on ,november #f1 #aifb2 or 4 7e7 ,amounts for claims related to specified diseases ,section #d7;a77#b7 is amended in the matter following subparagraph 7,e7 7as redesignated by subsection 7d7 of this section7 by striking #ej1jjj 7in the case of an individual described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b77 or #ge1jjj 7in the case of an individual described in subparagraph 7,c771 and inserting #aej1jjj4 7f7 ,medical ,benefits ,section #d7;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,medical ,benefits ,an individual receiving a payment under this section shall be eligible to receive medical benefits in the same manner and to the same extent as an individual eligible to receive medical benefits under section #cfbi of the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gchdt74 4 7g7 ,downwind ,states ,section #d7;b77#a7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 affected area means-- 7,a7 except as provided under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 ,arizona1 ,colorado1 ,idaho1 ,montana1 ,nevada1 ,new ,mexico1 ,utah1 and ,guam2 7,b7 with respect to a claim by an individual under subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i77,,iii7 or subsection 7a77#b77;,c71 only ,new ,mexico2 and 7,c7 with respect to a claim by an individual under subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i77,,iv7 or subsection 7a77#b77;,d71 only ,guam4 4 7h7 ,chronic lymphocytic leukemia as a specified disease ,section #d7;b77#b7 is amended by striking other than chronic lymphocytic leukemia and inserting including chronic lymphocytic leukemia4 #ajii;,,ff4 ,claims relating to uranium mining 7a7 ,employees of mines and mills ,section #e7;a77#a77;,a77i7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,i7 after 7i72 7#b7 by striking ,december #ca1 #aiga2 and and inserting ,december #ca1 #aiij2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 was employed as a core driller in a ,state referred to in subclause 7,i7 during the period described in such subclause2 and 4 7b7 ,miners ,section #e7;a77#a77;,a77ii77,i7 is amended by inserting or renal cancer or any other chronic renal disease1 including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury after nonmalignant respiratory disease4 7c7 ,millers1 core drillers1 and ore transporters ,section #e7;a77#a77;,a77ii77,,ii7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 core driller1 after was a miller2 7#b7 by inserting 1 or was involved in remediation efforts at such a uranium mine or uranium mill1 after ore transporter2 7#c7 by inserting 7,i7 after clause 7i72 and 7#d7 by striking all that follows nonmalignant respiratory disease and inserting or renal cancer or any other chronic renal disease1 including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury2 or4 7d7 ,combined work histories ,section #e7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking or at the end of subclause 7,i72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 7aa7 does not meet the conditions of subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii72 7bb7 worked1 during the period described in clause 7i77,i71 in two or more of the following positions3 miner1 miller1 core driller1 and ore transporter2 7cc7 meets the requirements of paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e71 or both2 and 7dd7 submits written medical documentation that the individual developed lung cancer or a nonmalignant respiratory disease or renal cancer or any other chronic renal disease1 including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury after exposure to radiation through work in one or more of the positions referred to in item 7bb72 4 7e7 ,dates of operation of uranium mine ,section #e7;a77#b77;,a7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #aiga and inserting ,december #ca1 #aiij4 7f7 ,special rules relating to combined work histories ,section #e7;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,special rule relating to combined work histories for individuals with at least one year of experience ,an individual meets the requirements of this paragraph if the individual worked in one or more of the positions referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii77,,iii77bb7 for a period of at least one year during the period described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i77,i74 7#e7 ,special rule relating to combined work histories for miners ,an individual meets the requirements of this paragraph if the individual1 during the period described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i77,i71 worked as a miner and was exposed to such number of working level months that the ,attorney ,general determines1 when combined with the exposure of such individual to radiation through work as a miller1 core driller1 or ore transporter during the period described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i77,i71 results in such individual being exposed to a total level of radiation that is greater or equal to the level of exposure of an individual described in paragraph 7#d74 4 7g7 ,definition of ,core driller ,section #e7;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#g72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#h7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 the term core driller means any individual employed to engage in the act or process of obtaining cylindrical rock samples of uranium or vanadium by means of a borehole drilling machine for the purpose of mining uranium or vanadium4 4 #ajii;,,gg4 ,expansion of use of affidavits in determination of claims2 regulations 7a7 ,affidavits ,section #f7;b7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,affidavits 7,a7 ,employment ,history ,for purposes of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall accept a written affidavit or declaration as evidence to substantiate the employment history of an individual as a miner1 miller1 core driller1 or ore transporter if the affidavit-- 7i7 is provided in addition to other material that may be used to substantiate the employment history of the individual2 7ii7 attests to the employment history of the individual2 7iii7 is made subject to penalty for perjury2 and 7iv7 is made by a person other than the individual filing the claim4 7,b7 ,physical ,presence in ,affected ,area ,for purposes of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall accept a written affidavit or declaration as evidence to substantiate an individual's physical presence in an affected area during a period described in section #d7;a77#a77;,a77i7 or section #d7;a77#b7 if the affidavit-- 7i7 is provided in addition to other material that may be used to substantiate the individual's presence in an affected area during that time period2 7ii7 attests to the individual's presence in an affected area during that period2 7iii7 is made subject to penalty for perjury2 and 7iv7 is made by a person other than the individual filing the claim4 7,c7 ,participation at ,testing ,site ,for purposes of this ,act1 the ,attorney ,general shall accept a written affidavit or declaration as evidence to substantiate an individual's participation onsite in a test involving the atmospheric detonation of a nuclear device if the affidavit-- 7i7 is provided in addition to other material that may be used to substantiate the individual's participation onsite in a test involving the atmospheric detonation of a nuclear device2 7ii7 attests to the individual's participation onsite in a test involving the atmospheric detonation of a nuclear device2 7iii7 is made subject to penalty for perjury2 and 7iv7 is made by a person other than the individual filing the claim4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #f is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 by striking section #d7;a77#b77;,c7 and inserting section #d7;a77#b77;,e72 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking subsection 7a77#a71 7a77#b77;,a71 or 7a77#b77;,b7 of section #d and inserting subsection 7a77#a71 7a77#b77;,a71 7a77#b77;,b71 7a77#b77;,c71 or 7a77#b77;,d7 of section #d2 and 7ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking subsection 7a77#a71 7a77#b77;,a71 or 7a77#b77;,b7 of section #d and inserting subsection 7a77#a71 7a77#b77;,a71 7a77#b77;,b71 7a77#b77;,c71 or 7a77#b77;,d7 of section #d2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking section #d7;a77#b77;,c7 and inserting section #d7;a77#b77;,e72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking subsection 7a77#a71 7a77#b77;,a71 or 7a77#b77;,b7 of section #d and inserting subsection 7a77#a71 7a77#b77;,a71 7a77#b77;,b71 7a77#b77;,c71 or 7a77#b77;,d7 of section #d4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,section #f7k7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc1 the ,attorney ,general shall issue revised regulations to carry out this ,act44 7#b7 ,considerations in revisions ,in issuing revised regulations under section #f7k7 of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act 7,public ,law #aja-dbf2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj note71 as amended under paragraph 7#a71 the ,attorney ,general shall ensure that procedures with respect to the submission and processing of claims under such ,act take into account and make allowances for the law1 tradition1 and customs of ,indian tribes1 including by accepting as a record of proof of physical presence for a claimant a grazing permit1 a homesite lease1 a record of being a holder of a post office box1 a letter from an elected leader of an ,indian tribe1 or a record of any recognized tribal association or organization4 #ajii;,,hh4 ,limitation on claims 7a7 ,extension of filing time ,section #h7;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #b years and inserting #ai years2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,resubmittal of claims ,section #h7;b7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,resubmittal of claims 7#a7 ,denied claims ,after the date of enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc1 any claimant who has been denied compensation under this ,act may resubmit a claim for consideration by the ,attorney ,general in accordance with this ,act not more than three times4 ,any resubmittal made before the date of the enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc shall not be applied to the limitation under the preceding sentence4 7#b7 ,previously successful claims 7,a7 ,in general ,after the date of enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc1 any claimant who received compensation under this ,act may submit a request to the ,attorney ,general for additional compensation and benefits4 ,such request shall contain-- 7i7 the claimant's name1 social security number1 and date of birth2 7ii7 the amount of award received under this ,act before the date of enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc2 7iii7 any additional benefits and compensation sought through such request2 and 7iv7 any additional information required by the ,attorney ,general4 7,b7 ,additional ,compensation ,if the claimant received compensation under this ,act before the date of enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc and submits a request under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,attorney ,general shall-- 7i7 pay the claimant the amount that is equal to any excess of-- 7,i7 the amount the claimant is eligible to receive under this ,act 7as amended by the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc72 minus 7,,ii7 the aggregate amount paid to the claimant under this ,act before the date of enactment of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act ,amendments of #bjbc2 and 7ii7 in any case in which the claimant was compensated under section #d1 provide the claimant with medical benefits under section #d7;a77#e74 4 #ajii;,,ii4 ,grant program on epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term institution of higher education has the meaning given under section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja72 7#b7 the term program means the grant program established under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program relating to the epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling4 ,grants awarded under the program shall be used for the study of the epidemiological impacts of uranium mining and milling among non-occupationally exposed individuals1 including family members of uranium miners and millers4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall administer the program through the ,national ,institute of ,environmental ,health ,sciences4 7d7 ,eligibility and application ,any institution of higher education or nonprofit private entity shall be eligible to apply for a grant4 ,to apply for a grant an eligible institution or entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing or accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbf4 #ajii;,,jj4 ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program 7a7 ,covered employees with cancer ,section #cfba7i7 of the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gchdl7#i77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,an individual with a specified cancer who is a member of the ,special ,exposure ,cohort1 if and only if-- 7i7 that individual contracted that specified cancer after beginning employment at a ,department of ,energy facility 7in the case of a ,department of ,energy employee or ,department of ,energy contractor employee7 or at an atomic weapons employer facility 7in the case of an atomic weapons employee72 or 7ii7 that individual-- 7,i7 contracted that specified cancer after beginning employment in a uranium mine or uranium mill described under section #e7;a77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj note7 7including any individual who was employed in core drilling or the transport of uranium ore or vanadium-uranium ore from such mine or mill7 located in ,colorado1 ,new ,mexico1 ,arizona1 ,wyoming1 ,south ,dakota1 ,washington1 ,utah1 ,idaho1 ,north ,dakota1 ,oregon1 ,texas1 or any ,state the ,attorney ,general makes a determination under section #e7;a77#b7 of that ,act for inclusion of eligibility under section #e7;a77#a7 of that ,act2 and 7,,ii7 was employed in a uranium mine or uranium mill described under subclause 7,i7 7including any individual who was employed in core drilling or the transport of uranium ore or vanadium-uranium ore from such mine or mill7 at any time during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aidb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aiij4 4 7b7 ,members of ,special ,exposure ,cohort ,section #cfbf of the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gchdq7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,the ,advisory ,board on ,radiation and ,worker ,health under section #cfbd shall advise the ,president whether there is a class of employees-- 7,a7 at any ,department of ,energy facility who likely were exposed to radiation at that facility but for whom it is not feasible to estimate with sufficient accuracy the radiation dose they received2 and 7,b7 employed in a uranium mine or uranium mill described under section #e7;a77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj note7 7including any individual who was employed in core drilling or the transport of uranium ore or vanadium-uranium ore from such mine or mill7 located in ,colorado1 ,new ,mexico1 ,arizona1 ,wyoming1 ,south ,dakota1 ,washington1 ,utah1 ,idaho1 ,north ,dakota1 ,oregon1 ,texas1 and any ,state the ,attorney ,general makes a determination under section #e7;a77#b7 of that ,act for inclusion of eligibility under section #e7;a77#a7 of that ,act1 at any time during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aidb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aiij1 who likely were exposed to radiation at that mine or mill but for whom it is not feasible to estimate with sufficient accuracy the radiation dose they received4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,designation of additional members 7#a7 ,subject to the provisions of section #cfba7ad77;,c71 the members of a class of employees at a ,department of ,energy facility1 or at an atomic weapons employer facility1 may be treated as members of the ,special ,exposure ,cohort for purposes of the compensation program if the ,president1 upon recommendation of the ,advisory ,board on ,radiation and ,worker ,health1 determines that-- 7,a7 it is not feasible to estimate with sufficient accuracy the radiation dose that the class received2 and 7,b7 there is a reasonable likelihood that such radiation dose may have endangered the health of members of the class4 7#b7 ,subject to the provisions of section #cfba7ad77;,c71 the members of a class of employees employed in a uranium mine or uranium mill described under section #e7;a77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,radiation ,exposure ,compensation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj note7 7including any individual who was employed in core drilling or the transport of uranium ore or vanadium-uranium ore from such mine or mill7 located in ,colorado1 ,new ,mexico1 ,arizona1 ,wyoming1 ,south ,dakota1 ,washington1 ,utah1 ,idaho1 ,north ,dakota1 ,oregon1 ,texas1 and any ,state the ,attorney ,general makes a determination under section #e7;a77#b7 of that ,act for inclusion of eligibility under section #e7;a77#a7 of that ,act1 at any time during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aidb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aiij1 may be treated as members of the ,special ,exposure ,cohort for purposes of the compensation program if the ,president1 upon recommendation of the ,advisory ,board on ,radiation and ,worker ,health1 determines that-- 7,a7 it is not feasible to estimate with sufficient accuracy the radiation dose that the class received2 and 7,b7 there is a reasonable likelihood that such radiation dose may have endangered the health of members of the class4 4 ,j ,crypto assets #ajii;,,aaa4 ,crypto asset anti-money laundering examination standards ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in consultation with the ,conference of ,state ,bank ,supervisors and ,federal functional regulators1 as defined in section #ajaj4ajj of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 shall establish a risk-focused examination and review process for financial institutions1 as defined in that section1 to assess the following relating to crypto assets1 as determined by the ,secretary3 7#a7 ,the adequacy of reporting obligations and anti-money laundering programs under subsections 7g7 and 7h7 of section #ecah of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 respectively as applied to those institutions4 7#b7 ,compliance of those institutions with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism requirements under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajii;,,bbb4 ,combating anonymous crypto asset transactions ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit a report and provide a briefing1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives that assess the following issues3 7#a7 ,categories of anonymity-enhancing technologies or services used in connection with crypto assets1 such as mixers and tumblers1 in use as of the date on which the report is submitted4 7#b7 ,as data are available1 estimates of the magnitude of transactions related to the categories in paragraph 7#a7 that are believed to be connected1 directly or indirectly1 to illicit finance1 including crypto asset transaction volumes associated with sanctioned entities and entities subject to special measures pursuant to section #ecah;,a of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a description of any limitations applicable to the data used in such estimates4 7#c7 ,categories of privacy-enhancing technologies or services used in connection with crypto assets in use as of the date on which the report is submitted4 7#d7 ,legislative and regulatory approaches employed by other jurisdictions relating to the technologies and services described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c74 7#e7 ,recommendations for legislation or regulation relating to the technologies and services described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c74 ,k ,combating ,cartels on ,social ,media ,act of #bjbc #ajii;,,aaaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,combating ,cartels on ,social ,media ,act of #bjbc4 #ajii;,,bbbb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered operator ,the term covered operator means the operator1 developer1 or publisher of a covered service4 7#c7 ,covered service ,the term covered service means-- 7,a7 a social media platform2 7,b7 a mobile or desktop service with direct or group messaging capabilities1 but not including text messaging services without other substantial social functionalities or electronic mail services1 that the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security determines is being or has been used by transnational criminal organizations in connection with matters described in section #ajic2 and 7,c7 a digital platform1 or an electronic application utilizing the digital platform1 involving real-time interactive communication between multiple individuals1 including multi-player gaming services and immersive technology platforms or applications1 that the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security determines is being or has been used by transnational criminal organizations in connection with matters described in section #ajic4 7#d7 ,criminal enterprise ,the term criminal enterprise has the meaning given the term continuing criminal enterprise in section #djh of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hdh74 7#e7 ,illicit activities ,the term illicit activities means the following criminal activities that transcend national borders3 7,a7 ,a violation of section #dja of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hda74 7,b7 ,narcotics trafficking1 as defined in section #hjh of the ,foreign ,narcotics ,kingpin ,designation ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #aijg74 7,c7 ,trafficking of weapons1 as defined in section #ibb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,migrant smuggling1 defined as a violation of section #bgd7;a77#a77;,a77ii7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #acbd7;a77#a77;,a77ii774 7,e7 ,human trafficking1 defined as-- 7i7 a violation of section #aeij1 #aeia1 or #aeib of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7ii7 engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons1 as defined in section #ajc of the ,victims of ,trafficking and ,violence ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gajb74 7,f7 ,cyber crime1 defined as a violation of section #ajcj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,g7 ,a violation of any provision that is subject to intellectual property enforcement1 as defined in section #cjb of the ,prioritizing ,resources and ,organization for ,intellectual ,property ,act of #bjjh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #haab74 7,h7 ,bulk cash smuggling of currency1 defined as a violation of section #eccb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,i7 ,laundering the proceeds of the criminal activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h74 7#f7 ,transnational criminal organization ,the term transnational criminal organization means groups1 networks1 and associated individuals who operate transnationally for the purposes of obtaining power1 influence1 or monetary or commercial gain1 wholly or in part by certain illegal means1 while advancing their activities through a pattern of crime1 corruption1 or violence1 and while protecting their illegal activities through a transnational organizational structure and the exploitation of public corruption or transnational logistics1 financial1 or communication mechanisms4 #ajii;,,cccc4 ,assessment of illicit usage ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a joint assessment describing-- 7#a7 the use of covered services by transnational criminal organizations1 or criminal enterprises acting on behalf of transnational criminal organizations1 to engage in recruitment efforts1 including the recruitment of individuals1 including individuals under the age of #ah1 located in the ,united ,states to engage in or provide support with respect to illicit activities occurring in the ,united ,states1 ,mexico1 or otherwise in proximity to an international boundary of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the use of covered services by transnational criminal organizations to engage in illicit activities or conduct in support of illicit activities1 including-- 7,a7 smuggling or trafficking involving narcotics1 other controlled substances1 precursors thereof1 or other items prohibited under the laws of the ,united ,states1 ,mexico1 or another relevant jurisdiction1 including firearms2 7,b7 human smuggling or trafficking1 including the exploitation of children2 and 7,c7 transportation of bulk currency or monetary instruments in furtherance of smuggling activity2 and 7#c7 the existing efforts of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and relevant government and law enforcement entities to counter1 monitor1 or otherwise respond to the usage of covered services described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #ajii;,,dddd4 ,strategy to combat cartel recruitment on social media and online platforms 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a joint strategy1 to be known as the ,national ,strategy to ,combat ,illicit ,recruitment ,activity by ,transnational ,criminal ,organizations on ,social ,media and ,online ,platforms1 to combat the use of covered services by transnational criminal organizations1 or criminal enterprises acting on behalf of transnational criminal organizations1 to recruit individuals located in the ,united ,states to engage in or provide support with respect to illicit activities occurring in the ,united ,states1 ,mexico1 or otherwise in proximity to an international boundary of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum1 include the following3 7,a7 ,a proposal to improve cooperation and thereafter maintain cooperation between the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and relevant law enforcement entities with respect to the matters described in subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,recommendations to implement a process for the voluntary reporting of information regarding the recruitment efforts of transnational criminal organizations in the ,united ,states involving covered services4 7,c7 ,a proposal to improve intragovernmental coordination with respect to the matters described in subsection 7a71 including between the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,state1 and ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments4 7,d7 ,a proposal to improve coordination within the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,state and between the components of those ,departments with respect to the matters described in subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,activities to facilitate increased intelligence analysis for law enforcement purposes of efforts of transnational criminal organizations to utilize covered services for recruitment to engage in or provide support with respect to illicit activities4 7,f7 ,activities to foster international partnerships and enhance collaboration with foreign governments and1 as applicable1 multilateral institutions with respect to the matters described in subsection 7a74 7,g7 ,activities to specifically increase engagement and outreach with youth in border communities1 including regarding the recruitment tactics of transnational criminal organizations and the consequences of participation in illicit activities4 7,h7 ,a detailed description of the measures used to ensure-- 7i7 law enforcement and intelligence activities focus on the recruitment activities of transitional criminal organizations not individuals the transnational criminal organizations attempt to or successfully recruit2 and 7ii7 the privacy rights1 civil rights1 and civil liberties protections in carrying out the activities described in clause 7i71 with a particular focus on the protections in place to protect minors and constitutionally protected activities4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the strategy required under subsection 7a7 shall not include legislative recommendations or elements predicated on the passage of legislation that is not enacted as of the date on which the strategy is submitted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation ,in drafting and implementing the strategy required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state shall1 at a minimum1 consult and engage with-- 7#a7 the heads of relevant components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary for ,intelligence and ,analysis2 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary for ,strategy1 ,policy1 and ,plans2 7,c7 the ,under ,secretary for ,science and ,technology2 7,d7 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7,e7 the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 7,f7 the ,officer for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties2 7,g7 the ,privacy ,officer2 and 7,h7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,office for ,state and ,local ,law ,enforcement2 7#b7 the heads of relevant components of the ,department of ,state1 including-- 7,a7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs2 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs2 and 7,c7 the ,coordinator of the ,global ,engagement ,center2 7#c7 the ,attorney ,general2 7#d7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services2 and 7#e7 the ,secretary of ,education2 and 7#f7 as selected by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or his or her designee in the ,office of ,public ,engagement1 representatives of border communities1 including representatives of-- 7,a7 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments1 including school districts and local law enforcement2 and 7,b7 nongovernmental experts in the fields of-- 7i7 civil rights and civil liberties2 7ii7 online privacy2 7iii7 humanitarian assistance for migrants2 and 7iv7 youth outreach and rehabilitation4 7d7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the strategy required under subsection 7a7 is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state shall commence implementation of the strategy4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the strategy required under subsection 7a7 is implemented under paragraph 7#a71 and semiannually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a joint report describing the efforts of the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,state to implement the strategy required under subsection 7a7 and the progress of those efforts1 which shall include a description of-- 7i7 the recommendations1 and corresponding implementation of those recommendations1 with respect to the matters described in subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 7ii7 the interagency posture with respect to the matters covered by the strategy required under subsection 7a71 which shall include a description of collaboration between the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 other ,federal entities1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal entities1 and foreign governments2 and 7iii7 the threat landscape1 including new developments related to the ,united ,states recruitment efforts of transnational criminal organizations and the use by those organizations of new or emergent covered services and recruitment methods4 7,b7 ,form ,each report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7#c7 ,civil rights1 civil liberties1 and privacy assessment ,not later than #b years after the date on which the strategy required under subsection 7a7 is implemented under paragraph 7#a71 the ,office for ,civil ,rights and ,civil ,liberties and the ,privacy ,office of the ,department of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a joint report that includes-- 7,a7 a detailed assessment of the measures used to ensure the protection of civil rights1 civil liberties1 and privacy rights in carrying out this section2 and 7,b7 recommendations to improve the implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,rulemaking ,prior to implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7a7 at the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall issue rules to carry out this section in accordance with section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajii;,,eeee4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to expand the statutory law enforcement or regulatory authority of the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,state4 #ajii;,,ffff4 ,no additional funds ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this subtitle4 ,,xi ,connecting ,oceania's ,nations with ,vanguard ,exercises and ,national ,empowerment #aaja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,connecting ,oceania's ,nations with ,vanguard ,exercises and ,national ,empowerment or the ,,convene ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this title is as follows3 ,,title ,,xi--,connecting ,oceania's ,nations with ,vanguard ,exercises and ,national ,empowerment,sec4 #aaja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #aajb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aajc4 ,national security councils of specified countries4 #aajb4 ,definitions ,in this title3 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 ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,congressional defense committees ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,national security council ,the term national security council means1 with respect to a specified country1 an intergovernmental body under the jurisdiction of the freely elected government of the specified country that acts as the primary coordinating entity for security cooperation1 disaster response1 and the activities described section #fajc7;f74 7#d7 ,specified country ,the term specified country means-- 7,a7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 7,b7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 and 7,c7 the ,republic of ,palau4 #aajc4 ,national security councils of specified countries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 as appropriate1 may consult and engage with each specified country to advise and provide assistance to a national security council 7including by developing a national security council1 if appropriate71 or to identify a similar coordinating body for national security matters1 comprised of citizens of the specified country-- 7#a7 that enables the specified country-- 7,a7 to better coordinate with the ,united ,states ,government1 including the ,armed ,forces1 as appropriate2 7,b7 to increase cohesion on activities1 including emergency humanitarian response1 law enforcement1 and maritime security activities2 and 7,c7 to provide trained professionals to serve as members of the committees of the specified country established under the applicable ,compact of ,free ,association2 and 7#b7 for the purpose of enhancing resilience capabilities and protecting the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of the specified country from malign actions4 7b7 ,composition ,the ,secretary of ,state1 respecting the unique needs of each specified country1 may seek to ensure that the national security council1 or other identified coordinating body1 of the specified country is composed of sufficient staff and members to enable the activities described in subsection 7f74 7c7 ,access to sensitive information ,the ,secretary of ,state1 with the concurrence of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 may establish1 as appropriate1 for use by the members and staff of the national security council1 or other identified coordinating body1 of each specified country standards and a process for vetting and sharing sensitive information4 7d7 ,standards for equipment and services ,the ,secretary of ,state may work with the national security council1 or other identified coordinating body1 of each specified country to ensure that-- 7#a7 the equipment and services used by the national security council or other identified coordinating body are compliant with security standards so as to minimize the risk of cyberattacks or espionage2 7#b7 the national security council or other identified coordinating body takes all reasonable efforts not to procure or use systems1 equipment1 or software that originates from any entity identified under section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cife2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 and 7#c7 to the extent practicable1 the equipment and services used by the national security council or other identified coordinating body are interoperable with the equipment and services used by the national security councils1 or other identified coordinating bodies1 of the other specified countries4 7e7 ,report on implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment as to whether a national security council or a similar formal coordinating body is helping or would help achieve the objectives described in subsection 7a7 at acceptable financial and opportunity cost2 7,b7 a description of all actions taken by the ,united ,states ,government to assist in the identification or maintenance of a national security council1 or other identified coordinating body1 in each specified country2 7,c7 with respect to each specified country1 an assessment as to whether-- 7i7 the specified country has appropriately staffed its national security council or other identified coordinating body2 and 7ii7 the extent to which the national security council1 or other identified coordinating body1 of the specified country is capable of carrying out the activities described in subsection 7f72 7,d7 an assessment of-- 7i7 any challenge to cooperation and coordination with the national security council1 or other identified coordinating body1 of any specified country2 7ii7 current efforts by the ,secretary of ,state to coordinate with the specified countries on the activities described in subsection 7f72 and 7iii7 existing governmental entities within each specified country that are capable of supporting such activities2 7,e7 a description of any challenge with respect to-- 7i7 the implementation of the national security council1 or other identified coordinating body1 of any specified country2 and 7ii7 the implementation of subsections 7a7 through 7d72 7,f7 an assessment of any attempt or campaign by a malign actor to influence the political1 security1 or economic policy of a specified country1 a member of a national security council or other identified coordinating body1 or an immediate family member of such a member2 and 7,g7 any other matter the ,secretary of ,state considers relevant4 7#b7 ,form ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in unclassified form and may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,activities described ,the activities described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,homeland security activities 7,a7 ,coordination of-- 7i7 the prosecution and investigation of transnational criminal enterprises2 7ii7 responses to national emergencies1 such as natural disasters2 7iii7 counterintelligence and counter-coercion responses to foreign threats2 and 7iv7 efforts to combat illegal1 unreported1 or unregulated fishing4 7,b7 ,coordination with ,united ,states ,government officials on humanitarian response1 military exercises1 law enforcement1 and other issues of security concern4 7,c7 ,identification and development of an existing governmental entity to support homeland defense and civil support activities4 ,,xii ,civilian personnel matters #abja4 ,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 #bjbc and inserting through #bjbd4 #abjb4 ,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 #aajc of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is further amended by striking #bjbd and inserting #bjbe4 #abjc4 ,exclusion of positions in nonappropriated fund instrumentalities from limitations on dual pay ,section #eeca7b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,government corporation and and inserting ,government corporation1 but excluding4 #abjd4 ,exception to limitation on number of ,senior ,executive ,service positions for the ,department of ,defense ,section #aaji7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bddi2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 #cacc note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,exception ,the limitation under this subsection shall not apply to positions described in this subsection that are fully funded through amounts appropriated to an agency other than the ,department of ,defense4 4 #abje4 ,removal of ,washington ,headquarters ,services direct support from personnel limitation on the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,section #adc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 87including ,direct ,support ,activities of that ,office and the ,washington ,headquarters ,services of the ,department of ,defense704 #abjf4 ,consolidation of direct hire authorities for candidates with specified degrees at science and technology reinvention laboratories ,section #djia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking bachelor's degree and inserting bachelor's or advanced degree2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking calendar year and inserting fiscal year 2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking calendar year and inserting fiscal year2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #f percent and inserting #aa percent2 and 7,d7 in paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 by striking the fiscal year last ending before the start of such calendar year and inserting the preceding fiscal year2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f74 #abjg4 ,expansion and extension of direct hire authority for certain personnel of the ,department of ,defense ,section #iije of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#ab7 ,any position in support of aircraft operations for which the ,secretary determines there is a critical hiring need and shortage of candidates4 7#ac7 ,any position in support of the safety of the public1 law enforcement1 or first response for which the ,secretary determines there is a critical hiring need and shortage of candidates4 7#ad7 ,any position in support of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department relating to oversight of the conflict in ,ukraine for which the ,secretary determines there is a critical hiring need and shortage of candidates4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #abjh4 ,extension of direct hire authority for the ,department of ,defense for post-secondary students and recent graduates ,section #aajf7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aehj note prec47 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #abji4 ,extension of direct hire authority for domestic industrial base facilities and ,major ,range and ,test ,facilities ,base ,section #aabe7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aehj note prec42 ,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended by striking through #bjbe1 and inserting through #bjbh14 #abaj4 ,authority to employ civilian faculty members at ,space ,force schools 7a7 ,in general ,section #icga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,space ,delta #ac after ,air ,university 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or of the ,space ,delta #ac after ,air ,university2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#a71 by inserting or of the ,space ,delta #ac after ,air ,university2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or of the ,space ,delta #ac after ,air ,university4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #idg of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section #icga and inserting the following new item3 #icga4 ,air ,university and ,space ,delta #ac3 civilian faculty members4 4 #abaa4 ,report and sunset relating to inapplicability of certification of executive qualifications by qualification review boards of ,office of ,personnel ,management ,section #aaji of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #ccic note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#d72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,additional report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the committees of ,congress specified in paragraph 7#d7 and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a report on the use of the authority provided in this section4 ,the report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number and type of appointments made under this section between ,august #ac1 #bjah1 and the date of the report4 7,b7 ,data on and an assessment of whether appointments under the authority in this section reduced the time to hire when compared with the time to hire under the review system of the ,office of ,personnel ,management in use as of the date of the report4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the utility of the appointment authority and process under this section4 7,d7 ,an assessment of whether the appointments made under this section resulted in higher quality new executives for the ,senior ,executive ,service of the ,department when compared with the executives produced in the ,department under the review system in use between ,august #ac1 #bjac1 and ,august #ac1 #bjah4 7,e7 ,any recommendation for the improvement of the selection and qualification process for the ,senior ,executive ,service of the ,department that the ,secretary considers necessary in order to attract and hire highly qualified candidates for service in that ,senior ,executive ,service4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,august #ac1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 #abab4 ,extension of date of first employment for acquisition of competitive status for employees of ,inspectors ,general for overseas contingency operations ,section #dai7;d77#e77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #b years and inserting #e years4 #abac4 ,expansion of noncompetitive appointment eligibility to spouses of ,department of ,defense civilians 7a7 ,in general ,section #cccj;d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and ,department of ,defense civilian after military2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,the term spouse of an employee of the ,department of ,defense means an individual who is married to an employee of the ,department of ,defense who is transferred in the interest of the ,government from one official station within the ,department to another within the ,department 7that is outside of normal commuting distance7 for permanent duty4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 a spouse of an employee of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendment ,the table of sections for subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cccj;d and inserting the following3 #cccj;d4 ,appointment of military and ,department of ,defense civilian spouses4 4 7c7 ,,opm limitation and reports 7#a7 ,relocating spouses ,with respect to the noncompetitive appointment of a relocating spouse of an employee of the ,department of ,defense under paragraph 7#c7 of section #cccj;d7b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall-- 7,a7 monitor the number of those appointments2 7,b7 require the head of each agency with the authority to make those appointments under that provision to submit to the ,director an annual report on those appointments1 including information on the number of individuals so appointed1 the types of positions filled1 and the effectiveness of the authority for those appointments2 and 7,c7 not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the use and effectiveness of the authority described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,non-relocating spouses ,with respect to the noncompetitive appointment of a spouse of an employee of the ,department of ,defense other than a relocating spouse described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management-- 7,a7 shall treat the spouse as a relocating spouse under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 may limit the number of those appointments4 7d7 ,sunset ,effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbh-- 7#a7 the authority provided by this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall expire2 and 7#b7 the provisions of section #cccj;d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 amended or repealed by this section are restored or revived as if this section had not been enacted4 #abad4 ,elimination of ,government ,accountability ,office review requirement relating to ,department of ,defense personnel authorities ,section #iijb7;h7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking and the ,comptroller ,general12 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 #abae4 ,amendments to the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,strategic ,defense ,fellows ,program 7a7 ,selection of participants ,subsection 7d77#b7 of section #icb of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aehj note prec42 ,public ,law #aae-bcb7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,geographical representation ,out of the total number of individuals selected to participate in the fellows program in any year1 not more than #bj percent may be from any of the following geographic regions3 7,a7 ,the ,northeast ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the ,southeast ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,the ,midwest ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the ,southwest ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,the ,western ,united ,states4 7,f7 ,alaska1 ,hawaii1 ,united ,states territories1 and areas outside the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,appointment and career development ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking assigned and inserting appointed2 and 7,b7 by striking assignment and inserting appointment2 and 7#b7 by amending subsections 7e7 and 7f7 to read as follows3 7e7 ,appointment during participation in fellows program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall appoint each individual who participates in the fellows program to an excepted service position in an element of the ,department4 7#b7 ,placement opportunities ,each year1 the head of each element of the ,department shall submit to the ,secretary an identification of placement opportunities for participants in the fellows program4 ,such placement opportunities shall provide for leadership development and potential commencement of a career track toward a position of senior leadership in the ,department4 7#c7 ,qualification requirements ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the heads of elements of the ,department1 shall establish qualification requirements for the appointment of participants under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,matching qualifications1 skills1 and requirements ,in making appointments under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall seek to best match the qualifications and skills of the participants with the requirements for positions available for appointment4 7#e7 ,term ,the term of each appointment under the fellows program shall be one year1 but the ,secretary may extend a term of appointment up to one additional year4 7#f7 ,grade ,the ,secretary shall appoint an individual under paragraph 7#a7 to a position at the level of ,,gs-#aj1 ,,gs-#aa1 or ,,gs-#ab of the ,general ,schedule based on the directly related qualifications1 skills1 and professional experience of the individual4 7#g7 ,education loan repayment ,to the extent that funds are provided in advance in appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may repay a loan of a participant in the fellows program if the loan is described by subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of section #afcja7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,any repayment of a loan under this paragraph may require a minimum service agreement1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#h7 ,element of the ,department defined ,in this subsection1 the term element of the ,department means an element of the ,department specified in section #aaa7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,career development 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that participants in the fellows program-- 7,a7 receive career development opportunities and support appropriate for the commencement of a career track within the ,department leading toward a future position of senior leadership within the ,department1 including ongoing mentorship support through appropriate personnel from entities within the ,department2 and 7,b7 are provided appropriate employment opportunities for excepted service positions in the ,department upon successful completion of the fellows program4 7#b7 ,publication of selection ,the ,secretary shall publish1 on an internet website of the ,department available to the public1 the names of the individuals selected to participate in the fellows program4 4 #abaf4 ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve pilot project 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term temporary position means a position in the competitive or excepted service for a period of #ahj days or less4 7b7 ,pilot project 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall carry out a pilot project to establish a ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve is to enable the ,army to provide manpower to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to effectively-- 7,a7 preempt1 defeat1 deter1 or respond to malicious cyber activity2 7,b7 conduct cyberspace operations2 7,c7 secure information and systems of the ,department of ,defense against malicious cyber activity2 and 7,d7 assist in solving cyber workforce-related challenges4 7#c7 ,hiring authority ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary may use any authority otherwise available to the ,secretary for the recruitment1 employment1 and retention of civilian personnel within the ,department1 including authority under section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,employment protections ,the ,secretary of ,labor shall prescribe such regulations as necessary to ensure the reemployment1 continuation of benefits1 and non-discrimination in reemployment of individuals appointed under this section1 provided that such regulations shall include1 at a minimum1 those rights and obligations set forth under chapter #dc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,status in reserve ,during the period beginning on the date on which an individual is recruited to serve in the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve and ending on the date on which the individual is appointed under this section1 and during any period in between any such appointments1 the individual shall not be considered a ,federal employee4 7c7 ,eligibility2 application and selection 7#a7 ,in general ,under the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish criteria for-- 7,a7 individuals to be eligible for the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve2 and 7,b7 the application and selection processes for the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve4 7#b7 ,requirements for individuals ,the criteria established under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to an individual shall include-- 7,a7 if the individual has previously served as a member of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve1 that the previous appointment ended not less than #fj days before the individual may be appointed for a subsequent temporary position in the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve2 and 7,b7 cybersecurity expertise4 7#c7 ,prescreening ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 conduct a prescreening of each individual prior to appointment under this section for any topic or product that would create a conflict of interest2 and 7,b7 require each individual appointed under this section to notify the ,secretary if a potential conflict of interest arises during the appointment4 7#d7 ,agreement required ,an individual may become a member of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve only if the individual enters into an agreement with the ,secretary to become such a member1 which shall set forth the rights and obligations of the individual and the ,army4 7#e7 ,exception for continuing military service commitments ,a member of the ,selected ,reserve under section #ajadc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may not be a member of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve4 7#f7 ,prohibition ,any individual who is an employee of the executive branch may not be recruited or appointed to serve in the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve4 7d7 ,security clearances 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that all members of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve undergo the appropriate personnel vetting and adjudication commensurate with the duties of the position1 including a determination of eligibility for access to classified information where a security clearance is necessary1 according to applicable policy and authorities4 7#b7 ,cost of sponsoring clearances ,if a member of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve requires a security clearance in order to carry out the duties of the member1 the ,army shall be responsible for the cost of sponsoring the security clearance of the member4 7e7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives the report required under section #aedj7;d77#b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 on the feasibility and advisability of creating and maintaining a civilian cybersecurity reserve corps1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation plan4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not take any action to begin implementation of the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a7 until the ,secretary fulfills the requirements under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,project guidance ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall1 in consultation with the ,office of ,personnel ,management and the ,office of ,government ,ethics1 issue guidance establishing and implementing the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a74 7g7 ,briefings and report 7#a7 ,briefings ,not later than one year after the date on which the guidance required under subsection 7f7 is issued1 and every year thereafter until the date on which the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a7 terminates under subsection 7i71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on activities carried out under the pilot project1 including-- 7,a7 participation in the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve1 including the number of participants1 the diversity of participants1 and any barriers to recruitment or retention of members2 7,b7 an evaluation of the ethical requirements of the pilot project2 7,c7 whether the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve has been effective in providing additional capacity to the ,army2 and 7,d7 an evaluation of the eligibility requirements for the pilot project4 7#b7 ,report ,not earlier than #ahj days and not later than #ij days before the date on which the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a7 terminates under subsection 7i71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report and provide a briefing on recommendations relating to the pilot project1 including recommendations for-- 7,a7 whether the pilot project should be modified1 extended in duration1 or established as a permanent program1 and if so1 an appropriate scope for the program2 7,b7 how to attract participants1 ensure a diversity of participants1 and address any barriers to recruitment or retention of members of the ,civilian ,cybersecurity ,reserve2 7,c7 the ethical requirements of the pilot project and the effectiveness of mitigation efforts to address any conflict of interest concerns2 and 7,d7 an evaluation of the eligibility requirements for the pilot project4 7h7 ,evaluation ,not later than three years after the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a7 is established1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study evaluating the pilot project2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress-- 7,a7 a report on the results of the study2 and 7,b7 a recommendation with respect to whether the pilot project should be modified4 7i7 ,sunset ,the pilot project required under subsection 7b77#a7 shall terminate on the date that is four years after the date on which the pilot project is established4 ,,xiii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,assistance and training #acja4 ,middle ,east integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 using existing authorities1 shall seek to build upon the incorporation of ,israel into the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command to develop a ,middle ,east integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability for the purpose of protecting the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of such countries from-- 7#a7 manned and unmanned naval systems1 undersea warfare capabilities1 and anti-ship missiles of ,iran and groups affiliated with ,iran2 and 7#b7 violent extremist organizations1 criminal networks1 and piracy activities that threaten lawful commerce in the waterways within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,naval ,forces ,central ,command4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy for the cooperation described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the threats posed to ally or partner countries in the ,middle ,east by-- 7i7 manned and unmanned naval systems1 undersea warfare capabilities1 and anti-ship missiles of ,iran and groups affiliated with ,iran2 and 7ii7 violent extremist organizations1 criminal networks1 and piracy activities that threaten lawful commerce in the waterways within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,naval ,forces ,central ,command4 7,b7 ,a description of existing multilateral maritime partnerships currently led by the ,united ,states ,naval ,forces ,central ,command1 including the ,combined ,maritime ,forces 7including its associated ,task ,forces #aej1 #aea1 #aeb1 and #aec71 the ,international ,maritime ,security ,construct1 and the ,navy's ,task ,force #ei1 and a discussion of the role of such partnerships in building an integrated maritime security capability4 7,c7 ,a description of progress made in advancing the integration of ,israel into the existing multilateral maritime partnerships described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,a description of efforts among countries in the ,middle ,east 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 any impediment to optimizing such efforts4 7,e7 ,a description of the current ,department of ,defense systems that1 in coordination with ally and partner countries in the ,middle ,east-- 7i7 provide awareness of and defend against such threats2 and 7ii7 address current capability gaps4 7,f7 ,an explanation of the manner in which an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction architecture would improve collective security in the ,middle ,east4 7,g7 ,a description of existing and planned efforts to engage ally and partner countries in the ,middle ,east in establishing such an architecture4 7,h7 ,an identification of the elements of such an architecture that may be acquired and operated by ally and partner countries in the ,middle ,east1 and a list of such elements for each such ally and partner4 7,i7 ,an identification of the elements of such an architecture that may only be provided and operated by members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7,j7 ,an identification of any challenge to optimizing such an architecture in the ,middle ,east4 7,k7 ,an assessment of progress and key challenges in the implementation of the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 using the metrics identified in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7,l7 ,recommendations for improvements in the implementation of such strategy based on such metrics4 7,m7 ,an assessment of any capabilities or lessons from the ,navy's ,task ,force #ei that may be leveraged to support an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability in the ,middle ,east4 7,n7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7#c7 ,metrics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify metrics to assess progress in the implementation of the strategy required by paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,format ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability to protect the people1 infrastructure1 and territory of ally and partner countries in the ,middle ,east from-- 7,a7 manned and unmanned naval systems1 undersea warfare capabilities1 and anti-ship missiles of ,iran and groups affiliated with ,iran2 and 7,b7 violent extremist organizations1 criminal networks1 and piracy activities that threaten lawful commerce in the waterways of the ,middle ,east4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of funds that could be contributed by ally and partner countries of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 a cost estimate of establishing such an integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days 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 study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,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 #acjb4 ,authority to provide mission training through distributed simulation 7a7 ,authority for training and distribution ,to enhance the interoperability and integration between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of friendly foreign countries1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 is authorized-- 7#a7 to provide to military personnel of a friendly foreign government persistent advanced networked training and exercise activities 7in this section referred to as mission training through distributed simulation72 and 7#b7 to provide information technology1 including hardware and computer software developed for mission training through distributed simulation activities4 7b7 ,scope of mission training ,mission training through distributed simulation provided under subsection 7a7 may include advanced distributed network training events and computer-assisted exercises4 7c7 ,applicability of export control authorities ,the provision of mission training through distributed simulation and information technology under this section shall be subject to the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 and any other export control authority under law relating to the transfer of military technology to foreign countries4 7d7 ,guidance on use of authority ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and issue guidance on the procedures for the use of the authority provided in this section4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the use of mission training through distributed simulation by military personnel of friendly foreign countries4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of ongoing mission training through distributed simulation activities between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of friendly foreign countries4 7,b7 ,a description of the current capabilities of the military forces of friendly foreign countries to support mission training through distributed simulation activities with the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,a description of the manner in which the ,department intends to use mission training through distributed simulation activities to support implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 including in areas of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7,d7 ,any recommendation of the ,secretary of ,defense for legislative proposals or policy guidance regarding the use of mission training through distributed simulation activities4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this subsection1 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 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority provided in this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #acjc4 ,increase in small-scale construction limit and modification of authority to build capacity 7a7 ,definition of small-scale construction ,section #cja7h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1ejj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,modification of authority to build capacity 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or other counter-illicit trafficking operations before the period at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,foreign internal defense operations4 4 7#b7 ,increase in threshold for small-scale construction projects requiring additional documentation ,subsection 7e77#h7 of such section is amended by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,equipment disposition ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,equipment disposition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may treat as stocks of the ,department of ,defense-- 7#a7 equipment procured to carry out a program pursuant to subsection 7a7 that has not yet been transferred to a foreign country and is no longer needed to support such program or any other program carried out pursuant to such subsection2 and 7#b7 equipment that has been transferred to a foreign country to carry out a program pursuant to subsection 7a7 and is returned by the foreign country to the ,united ,states4 4 7#d7 ,international agreements ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,international agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may-- 7,a7 allow a foreign country to provide sole-source direction for assistance in support of a program carried out pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 enter into an agreement with a foreign country to provide such sole-source direction4 7#b7 ,notification ,not later than #gb hours after the ,secretary of ,defense enters into an agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the parameters of the agreement1 including types of support1 objectives1 and duration of support and cooperation under the agreement4 7,b7 ,a description and justification of any anticipated use of sole-source direction pursuant to such agreement4 7,c7 ,a determination as to whether the anticipated costs to incurred under the agreement are fair and reasonable4 7,d7 ,a certification that the agreement is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,any other matter relating to the agreement1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7#e7 ,foreign internal defense defined ,such section is further amended by adding at the end of the following new subsection3 7j7 ,foreign internal defense defined ,in this section1 the term foreign internal defense has the meaning given such term in the publication of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff entitled ,joint ,publication #c-bb ,foreign ,internal ,defense issued on ,august #ag1 #bjah and validated on ,february #b1 #bjba4 4 #acjd4 ,extension of legal institutional capacity building initiative for foreign defense institutions ,section #abaj7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afbf7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #acje4 ,extension and modification of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #cic7 is amended by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbc1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,modification to limitation ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbb1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbc1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbd2 and 7#b7 by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj4 #acjf4 ,extension of authority for ,department of ,defense support for stabilization activities in national security interest of the ,united ,states ,section #abaj;,a7h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afbf7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 #acjg4 ,extension of cross servicing agreements for loan of personnel protection and personnel survivability equipment in coalition operations ,section #abjg7;f7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcdb note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 #acjh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency for the ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits the security cooperation strategy for each covered combatant command required by section #abjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aifj74 #acji4 ,modification of ,department of ,defense security cooperation workforce development ,section #chd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,program and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,program 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,managing entity 7,a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 shall designate an entity within the ,department of ,defense to serve as the lead entity for managing the implementation of the ,program4 7,b7 ,duties ,the entity designated under subparagraph 7,a7 shall carry out the management and implementation of the ,program1 consistent with objectives formulated by the ,secretary of ,defense1 which shall include the following3 7i7 ,providing for comprehensive tracking of and accounting for all ,department of ,defense employees engaged in the security cooperation enterprise4 7ii7 ,providing training requirements specified at the requisite proficiency levels for each position4 7,c7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 not less frequently than annually1 each military department1 combatant command1 defense agency1 and any other entity involved in managing the security cooperation workforce submits to the entity designated under subparagraph 7,a7 a report containing information necessary for the management and career development of the security cooperation workforce1 as determined by the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency4 7#c7 ,security cooperation workforce management information system ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 shall prescribe regulations to ensure that each military department1 combatant command1 and defense agency provides standardized information and data to the ,secretary on persons serving in positions within the security cooperation workforce4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,updated guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 and biannually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall issue updated guidance for the execution and administration of the ,program4 7,b7 ,scope ,the updated guidance required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 fulfill each requirement set forth in paragraph 7#c71 as appropriate2 and 7ii7 include an identification of the manner in which the ,department of ,defense shall ensure that personnel assigned to security cooperation offices within embassies of the ,united ,states are trained and managed to a level of proficiency that is at least equal to the level of proficiency provided to the attach workforce by the ,defense ,attach ,service4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7h7 as subsections 7h7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections 7f7 and 7g73 7f7 ,foreign ,military ,sales ,center of ,excellence 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct an existing schoolhouse within the ,department of ,defense to serve as a ,foreign ,military ,sales ,center of ,excellence to improve the training and education of personnel engaged in foreign military sales planning and execution4 7#b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,foreign ,military ,sales ,center of ,excellence shall include-- 7,a7 conducting research on and promoting best practices for ensuring that foreign military sales are timely and effective2 and 7,b7 enhancing existing curricula for the purpose of ensuring that the foreign military sales workforce is fully trained and prepared to execute the foreign military sales program4 7g7 ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university 7#a7 ,charter ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and promulgate a charter for the operation of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university4 7#b7 ,mission ,the charter required by paragraph 7#a7 shall set forth the mission1 and associated structures and organizations1 of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university1 which shall include-- 7,a7 management and implementation of international military training and education security cooperation programs and authorities executed by the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 management and provision of institutional capacity-building services executed by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 advancement of the profession of security cooperation through research1 data collection1 analysis1 publication1 and learning4 7#c7 ,cooperative research and development arrangements 7,a7 ,in general ,in engaging in research and development projects pursuant to subsection 7a7 of section #djja of this title by a contract1 cooperative agreement1 or grant pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 of such section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into such contract or cooperative agreement1 or award such grant1 through the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university4 7,b7 ,treatment as ,government-operated ,federal laboratory ,the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university shall be considered a ,government-operated ,federal laboratory for purposes of section #ab of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a74 7#d7 ,acceptance of research grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 may authorize the ,president of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university to accept qualifying research grants4 ,any such grant may only be accepted if the work under the grant is to be carried out by a professor or instructor of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university for a scientific1 literary1 or educational purpose4 7,b7 ,qualifying grants ,a qualifying research grant under this paragraph is a grant that is awarded on a competitive basis by an entity described in subparagraph 7,c7 for a research project with a scientific1 literary1 or educational purpose4 7,c7 ,entities from which grants may be accepted ,a grant may be accepted under this paragraph only from a corporation1 fund1 foundation1 educational institution1 or similar entity that is organized and operated primarily for scientific1 literary1 or educational purposes4 7,d7 ,administration of grant funds ,the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency shall establish an account for administering funds received as research grants under this section4 ,the ,president of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university shall use the funds in the account in accordance with applicable provisions of the regulations and the terms and condition of the grants received4 7,e7 ,related expenses ,subject to such limitations as may be provided in appropriations ,acts1 appropriations available for the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university may be used to pay expenses incurred by the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,university in applying for1 and otherwise pursuing1 the award of qualifying research grants4 7,f7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 shall prescribe regulations for the administration of this section4 4 #acaj4 ,modification of authority to provide support to certain governments for border security operations ,section #abbf7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,to the ,government of ,tajikistan for purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces of ,tajikistan to increase security and sustain increased security along the border of ,tajikistan and ,afghanistan4 7,h7 ,to the ,government of ,uzbekistan for purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces of ,uzbekistan to increase security and sustain increased security along the border of ,uzbekistan and ,afghanistan4 7,i7 ,to the ,government of ,turkmenistan for purposes of supporting and enhancing efforts of the armed forces of ,turkmenistan to increase security and sustain increased security along the border of ,turkmenistan and ,afghanistan4 4 #acaa4 ,modification of ,defense ,operational ,resilience ,international ,cooperation ,pilot ,program ,section #abab of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhcd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #caa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking military forces and inserting national security forces2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking military-to-military relationships and inserting relationships with the national security forces of partner countries2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking military forces and inserting national security forces2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,sustainment and non-lethal assistance ,a program under subsection 7a7 may include the provision of sustainment and non-lethal assistance1 including training1 defense services1 supplies 7including consumables71 and small-scale construction 7as such terms are defined in section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#c77;,a71 by striking military force and inserting national security forces2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,national security forces defined ,in this section1 the term national security forces has the meaning given the term in section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #acab4 ,assistance to ,israel for aerial refueling 7a7 ,training ,israeli pilots to operate ,,kc-#df aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7,a7 make available sufficient resources and accommodations within the ,united ,states to train members of the ,israeli ,air ,force on the operation of ,,kc-#df aircraft2 7,b7 conduct training for members of the ,israeli ,air ,force1 including-- 7i7 training for pilots and crew on the operation of the ,,kc-#df aircraft in accordance with standards considered sufficient to conduct coalition operations of the ,united ,states ,air ,force and the ,israeli ,air ,force2 and 7ii7 training for ground personnel on the maintenance and sustainment requirements of the ,,kc-#df aircraft considered sufficient for such operations2 and 7,c7 conduct the timing of such training so as to ensure that the first group of trainee members of the ,israeli ,air ,force is anticipated to complete the training not later than #b weeks after the date on which the first ,,kc-#df aircraft is delivered to ,israel4 7#b7 ,united ,states ,air ,force military personnel exchange program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with respect to members of the ,israeli ,air ,force associated with the operation of ,,kc-#df aircraft-- 7,a7 before the completion of the training required by paragraph 7#a77;,b71 authorize the participation of such members of the ,israeli ,air ,force in the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,military ,personnel ,exchange ,program2 7,b7 make available billets in the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,military ,personnel ,exchange ,program necessary for such members of the ,israeli ,air ,force to participate in such program2 and 7,c7 to the extent practicable1 ensure that such members of the ,israeli ,air ,force are able to participate in the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,military ,personnel ,exchange ,program immediately after such members complete such training4 7#c7 ,termination ,this subsection shall cease to have effect on the date that is ten years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the current operational requirements of the ,government of ,israel for aerial refueling2 and 7,b7 any gaps in current or near-term capabilities4 7#b7 ,the estimated date of delivery to ,israel of ,,kc-#df aircraft procured by the ,government of ,israel4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of-- 7,a7 any actions the ,united ,states ,government is taking to expedite the delivery to ,israel of ,,kc-#df aircraft procured by the ,government of ,israel1 while minimizing adverse impacts to ,united ,states defense readiness1 including strategic forces readiness2 7,b7 any additional actions the ,united ,states ,government could take to expedite such delivery2 and 7,c7 additional authorities ,congress could provide to help expedite such delivery4 7#d7 ,a description of the availability of any ,united ,states aerial refueling tanker aircraft that is retired or is expected to be retired during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act that could be provided to ,israel4 7c7 ,forward deployment of ,united ,states ,,kc-#df aircraft to ,israel 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that describes the capacity of and requirements for the ,united ,states ,air ,force to forward deploy ,,kc-#df aircraft to ,israel on a rotational basis until the date on which a ,,kc-#df aircraft procured by the ,government of ,israel is commissioned into the ,israeli ,air ,force and achieves full combat capability4 7#b7 ,rotational forces 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 consistent with maintaining ,united ,states defense readiness1 rotationally deploy one or more ,,kc-#df aircraft to ,israel until the earlier of-- 7i7 the date on which a ,,kc-#df aircraft procured by the military forces of ,israel is commissioned into such military forces and achieves full combat capability2 or 7ii7 five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may only carry out a rotational deployment under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,government of ,israel consents to the deployment4 7,c7 ,presence ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,government of ,israel to determine the length of rotational deployments of ,united ,states ,,kc-#df aircraft to ,israel until the applicable date under subparagraph 7,a74 #acac4 ,report on coordination with private entities and ,state governments with respect to the ,state ,partnership ,program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the feasibility of coordinating with private entities and ,state governments to provide resources and personnel to support technical exchanges under the ,department of ,defense ,state ,partnership ,program established under section #cda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the limitations of the ,state ,partnership ,program4 7#b7 ,the types of personnel and expertise that could be helpful to partner country participants in the ,state ,partnership ,program4 7#c7 ,any authority needed to leverage such expertise from private entities and ,state governments1 as applicable4 ,b ,matters relating to ,syria1 ,iraq1 and ,iran #acba4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7a7 of section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceda7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,limitation on cost of construction and repair projects ,subsection 7l77#c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the ,president and all that follows through if the ,president and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitations under paragraph 7#a7 for the purposes of providing support under subsection 7a77#d7 if the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking as required by subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i72 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd2 and 7#e7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively4 #acbb4 ,extension of authority to support operations and activities of the ,office of ,security ,cooperation in ,iraq 7a7 ,limitation on amount ,subsection 7c7 of section #abae of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#b7 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #ah1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,source of funds ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjbd4 #acbc4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abcf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceei7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 by inserting equipment and training to counter threats from unmanned aerial systems1 before and sustainment2 and 7#b7 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,funding ,subsection 7g7 of such section is amended by striking ,overseas ,contingency ,operations for fiscal year #bjbc1 there are authorized to be appropriated #ceh1jjj1jjj and inserting fiscal year #bjbd1 there is authorized to be appropriated #bda1iej1jjj4 7c7 ,foreign contributions ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,use of contributions ,the limitations on costs under subsections 7a7 and 7m7 shall not apply with respect to the expenditure of foreign contributions in excess of such limitations4 4 7d7 ,waiver authority ,subsection 7o7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,president and all that follows through if the ,president and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitations on costs under subsection 7a7 or 7m7 if the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking as required by paragraph 7#c77;,b77i72 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbd2 and 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively4 7e7 ,notification of provision of counter unmanned aerial systems training and assistance ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7p7 ,notification of provision of counter unmanned aerial systems training and assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after providing assistance under this section for countering threats from unmanned aerial systems1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of such provision of assistance4 7#b7 ,elements ,the notification required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the military forces being provided such assistance4 7,b7 ,a description of the type of such assistance1 including the types of training and equipment1 being provided4 4 #acbd4 ,briefing on nuclear capability of ,iran ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives with-- 7#a7 a briefing on-- 7,a7 threats to global security posed by the nuclear weapon capability of ,iran2 and 7,b7 progress made by ,iran in enriching uranium at levels proximate to or exceeding weapons grade2 and 7#b7 recommendations for actions the ,united ,states may take to ensure that ,iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon capability4 #acbe4 ,modification of establishment of coordinator for detained ,,isis members and relevant populations in ,syria 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,isis member ,the term ,,isis member means a person who was part of1 or substantially supported1 the ,islamic ,state in ,iraq and ,syria4 7#c7 ,senior ,coordinator ,the term ,senior ,coordinator means the coordinator for detained ,,isis members and relevant displaced populations in ,syria designated under subsection 7a7 of section #abbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afdb71 as amended by subsection 7d74 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 ,,isis detainees held by the ,syrian ,democratic ,forces and ,,isis-affiliated individuals located within displaced persons camps in ,syria pose a significant and growing humanitarian challenge and security threat to the region2 7,b7 the vast majority of individuals held in displaced persons camps in ,syria are women and children1 approximately #ej percent of whom are under the age of #ab at the al-,hol camp1 and they face significant threats of violence and radicalization1 as well as lacking access to adequate sanitation and health care facilities2 7,c7 there is an urgent need to seek a sustainable solution to such camps through repatriation and reintegration of the inhabitants2 7,d7 the ,united ,states should work closely with international allies and partners to facilitate the repatriation and reintegration efforts required to provide a long-term solution for such camps and prevent the resurgence of ,,isis2 and 7,e7 if left unaddressed1 such camps will continue to be drivers of instability that jeopardize the long-term prospects for peace and stability in the region4 7c7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 ,,isis-affiliated individuals located within displacement camps in ,syria1 and other inhabitants of displacement camps in ,syria1 be repatriated and1 where appropriate1 prosecuted1 or where possible1 reintegrated into their country of origin1 consistent with all relevant domestic laws and applicable international laws prohibiting refoulement2 and 7#b7 the camps will be closed as soon as is practicable4 7d7 ,modification of establishment of coordinator for detained ,,isis members and relevant displaced populations in ,syria ,section #abbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,attorney ,general1 shall designate an existing official to serve within the executive branch as senior-level coordinator to coordinate1 in conjunction with other relevant agencies1 matters related to ,,isis members who are in the custody of the ,syrian ,democratic ,forces and other relevant displaced populations in ,syria1 including-- 7,a7 by engaging foreign partners to support the repatriation and disposition of such individuals1 including by encouraging foreign partners to repatriate1 transfer1 investigate1 and prosecute such ,,isis members1 and share information2 7,b7 coordination of all multilateral and international engagements led by the ,department of ,state and other agencies that are related to the current and future handling1 detention1 and prosecution of such ,,isis members2 7,c7 the funding and coordination of the provision of technical and other assistance to foreign countries to aid in the successful investigation and prosecution of such ,,isis members1 as appropriate1 in accordance with relevant domestic laws1 international humanitarian law1 and other internationally recognized human rights and rule of law standards2 7,d7 coordination of all multilateral and international engagements related to humanitarian access and provision of basic services to1 and freedom of movement and security and safe return of1 displaced persons at camps or facilities in ,syria that hold family members of such ,,isis members2 7,e7 coordination with relevant agencies on matters described in this section2 and 7,f7 any other matter the ,president considers relevant4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,if1 on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 an individual has already been designated1 consistent with the requirements and responsibilities described in paragraph 7#a71 the requirements under that paragraph shall be considered to be satisfied with respect to such individual until the date on which such individual no longer serves as the ,senior ,coordinator4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7a72 7#d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7a72 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjbe2 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,senior ,coordinator ,the term ,senior ,coordinator means the individual designated under subsection 7a74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,relevant agencies ,the term relevant agencies means-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,state2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7,d7 the ,department of ,justice2 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development2 7,f7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7,g7 any other agency the ,president considers relevant4 2 and 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7b7 through 7e71 respectively4 7e7 ,strategy on ,,isis-,related detainee and displacement camps in ,syria 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,attorney ,general1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an interagency strategy with respect to ,,isis-affiliated individuals and ,,isis-related detainee and other displaced persons camps in ,syria4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 methods to address-- 7i7 disengagement from and prevention of recruitment into violence1 violent extremism1 and other illicit activity in such camps2 7ii7 efforts to encourage and facilitate repatriation and1 as appropriate1 investigation and prosecution of foreign nationals from such camps1 consistent with all relevant domestic and applicable international laws2 7iii7 the return and reintegration of displaced ,syrian and ,iraqi women and children into their communities of origin2 7iv7 international engagement to develop processes for repatriation and reintegration of foreign nationals from such camps2 7v7 contingency plans for the relocation of detained and displaced persons who are not able to be repatriated from such camps2 7vi7 efforts to improve the humanitarian conditions in such camps1 including through the delivery of medicine1 psychosocial support1 clothing1 education1 and improved housing2 and 7vii7 assessed humanitarian and security needs of all camps and detainment facilities based on prioritization of such camps and facilities most at risk of humanitarian crises1 external attacks1 or internal violence2 7,b7 an assessment of-- 7i7 rehabilitation centers in northeast ,syria1 including humanitarian conditions and processes for admittance and efforts to improve both humanitarian conditions and admittance processes for such centers and camps1 as well as on the prevention of youth radicalization2 and 7ii7 processes for being sent to1 and resources directed towards1 rehabilitation centers and programs in countries that receive returned ,,isis affiliated individuals1 with a focus on the prevention of radicalization of minor children2 7,c7 a plan to improve1 in such camps-- 7i7 security conditions1 including by training of personnel and through construction2 and 7ii7 humanitarian conditions2 7,d7 a framework for measuring progress of humanitarian1 security1 and repatriation efforts with the goal of closing such camps2 and 7,e7 any other matter the ,secretary of ,state considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,form ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex that is transmitted separately4 7f7 ,annual interagency report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter through ,january #ca1 #bjbe1 the ,senior ,coordinator1 in coordination with the relevant agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a detailed report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the facilities and camps where detained ,,isis members1 and families with perceived ,,isis affiliation1 are being held and housed1 including-- 7i7 a description of the security and management of such facilities and camps2 7ii7 an assessment of resources required for the security of such facilities and camps2 7iii7 an assessment of the adherence by the operators of such facilities and camps to international humanitarian law standards2 and 7iv7 an assessment of children held within such facilities and camps that may be used as part of smuggling operations to evade security at the facilities and camps4 7,b7 ,a description of all efforts undertaken by1 and the resources needed for1 the ,united ,states ,government to address deficits in the humanitarian environment and security of such facilities and camps4 7,c7 ,a description of all multilateral and international engagements related to humanitarian access and provision of basic services to1 and freedom of movement and security and safe return of1 displaced persons at camps or facilities in ,iraq1 ,syria1 and any other area affected by ,,isis activity1 including a description of-- 7i7 support for efforts by the ,syrian ,democratic ,forces to facilitate the return and reintegration of displaced people from ,iraq and ,syria2 7ii7 repatriation efforts with respect to displaced women and children and male children aging into adults while held in these facilities and camps2 7iii7 any current or future potential threat to ,united ,states national security interests posed by detained ,,isis members or displaced families1 including an analysis of the al-,hol camp and annexes2 and 7iv7 ,united ,states ,government plans and strategies to respond to any threat identified under clause 7iii74 7,d7 ,the number of individuals repatriated from the custody of the ,syrian ,democratic ,forces4 7,e7 ,an analysis of factors on the ground in ,syria and ,iraq that may result in the unintended release of detained or displaced ,,isis members1 and an assessment of any measures available to mitigate such releases4 7,f7 ,a detailed description of efforts to encourage the final disposition and security of detained or displaced ,,isis members with other countries and international organizations4 7,g7 ,a description of foreign repatriation and rehabilitation programs deemed successful systems to model1 and an analysis of the long-term results of such programs4 7,h7 ,a description of the manner in which the ,united ,states ,government communicates regarding repatriation and disposition efforts with the families of ,united ,states citizens believed to have been victims of a criminal act by a detained or displaced ,,isis member1 in accordance with section #ejc7;c7 of the ,victims' ,rights and ,restitution ,act of #aiij 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjada7;c77 and section #cgga of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,i7 ,an analysis of all efforts between the ,united ,states and partner countries within the ,global ,coalition to ,defeat ,,isis or other countries to share related information that may aid in resolving the final disposition of ,,isis members1 and any obstacles that may hinder such efforts4 7,j7 ,any other matter the ,coordinator considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex that is transmitted separately4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or an amendment made by this section1 may be construed-- 7#a7 to limit the authority of any ,federal agency to independently carry out the authorized functions of such agency2 or 7#b7 to impair or otherwise affect the activities performed by that agency as granted by law4 ,c ,matters relating to ,europe and the ,russian ,federation #acca4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative 7a7 ,funding ,subsection 7f7 of section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajfh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking for overseas contingency operations2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,termination of authority ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #accb4 ,extension and modification of training for ,eastern ,european national security forces in the course of multilateral exercises ,section #abea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the ,republic of ,kosovo4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd4 and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #accc4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine ,section #abde7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking ,none of the funds and all that follows through #bjbc and inserting ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbc or #bjbd4 #accd4 ,extension and modification of temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine and other matters ,section #abdd of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#g71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbd and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or fiscal year #bjbd after fiscal year #bjbc2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,p71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,q71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by inserting at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,r7 #c1cjj ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missiles2 7,s7 #a1ajj ,precision ,strike ,missiles 7,pr,s,m72 7,t7 #eej ,mark #dh ,torpedoes2 7,u7 #a1fej ,,rim-#afb ,evolved ,sea ,sparrow ,missiles 7,,essm72 7,v7 #a1ihj ,,rim-#aaf ,rolling ,airframe ,missiles 7,,ram72 and 7,w7 #aa1eej ,small ,diameter ,bomb ,i,is 7,,sdb-,,ii74 4 #acce4 ,prioritization for basing1 training1 and exercises in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 when considering decisions related to ,united ,states military basing1 training1 and exercises1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize those ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries that have achieved defense spending of not less than #b percent of their gross domestic product by #bjbd4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary submits a certification to the congressional defense committees that a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 #accf4 ,study and report on lessons learned regarding information operations and deterrence 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with an eligible entity to conduct an independent study on lessons learned from information operations conducted by the ,united ,states1 ,ukraine1 the ,russian ,federation1 and member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization during the lead-up to the ,russian ,federation's full-scale invasion of ,ukraine in #bjbb and throughout the conflict4 7#b7 ,element ,the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include recommendations for improvements to ,united ,states information operations to enhance effectiveness1 as well as recommendations on how information operations may be improved to support the maintenance of deterrence4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study in its entirety1 along with any such comments as the ,secretary considers relevant4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,eligible entity defined ,in this section1 the term eligible entity-- 7#a7 means an entity independent of the ,department of ,defense that is not under the direction or control of the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#b7 an independent1 nongovernmental institute described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code that has recognized credentials and expertise in national security and military affairs appropriate for the assessment4 #accg4 ,report on progress on multi-year strategy and plan for the ,baltic ,security ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress made in the implementation of the multi-year strategy and spending plan set forth in the ,june #bjba report of the ,department of ,defense entitled ,report to ,congress on the ,baltic ,security ,initiative4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of any significant change to the goals1 objectives1 and milestones identified in the ,june #bjba report described in subsection 7a71 in light of the radically changed security environment in the ,baltic region after the full-scale invasion of ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation on ,february #bd1 #bjbb1 and with consideration to enhancing the deterrence and defense posture of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization in the ,baltic region1 including through the implementation of the regional defense plans of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7#b7 ,an update on the ,department of ,defense funding allocated for such strategy and spending plan for fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc and projected funding requirements for fiscal years #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf for each goal identified in such report4 7#c7 ,an update on the host country funding allocated and planned for each such goal4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the progress made in the implementation of the recommendations set forth in the fiscal year #bjbj ,baltic ,defense ,assessment1 and reaffirmed in the ,june #bjba report described in subsection 7a71 that each ,baltic country should-- 7,a7 increase its defense budget2 7,b7 focus on and budget for sustainment of capabilities in defense planning2 and 7,c7 consider combined units for expensive capabilities such as air defense1 rocket artillery1 and engineer assets4 #acch4 ,sense of the ,senate on the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 the success of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization is critical to advancing ,united ,states national security objectives in ,europe1 the ,indo-,pacific region1 and around the world2 7#b7 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization remains the strongest and most successful military alliance in the world1 founded on a commitment by its members to uphold the principles of democracy1 individual liberty1 and the rule of law2 7#c7 the ,united ,states reaffirms its ironclad commitment-- 7,a7 to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as the foundation of transatlantic security2 and 7,b7 to upholding its obligations under the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 including ,article #e2 7#d7 the unprovoked and illegal invasion of ,ukraine by the ,russian ,federation has upended security in ,europe and requires the full attention of the transatlantic alliance2 7#e7 welcoming ,finland as the #cast member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization has made the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,alliance stronger and the remaining ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries should swiftly ratify the accession protocols of ,sweden so as to bolster the collective security of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization by increasing the security and stability of the ,baltic ,sea region and ,northern ,europe2 7#f7 the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries that have not yet met the two-percent defense spending pledge1 as agreed to at the #bjad ,wales ,summit1 should endeavor to meet the timeline as expeditiously as possible1 but certainly within the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#g7 the ,united ,states and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies and partners should continue efforts to identify1 synchronize1 and deliver needed assistance to ,ukraine as ,ukraine continues the fight against the illegal and unjust war of the ,russian ,federation2 7#h7 the ,strategic ,concept1 agreed to by all ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries at the ,madrid ,summit in #bjbb1 outlined the focus of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization for the upcoming decade1 and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies should continue to implement the strategies outlined1 including by making efforts to address the challenges posed by the coercive policies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that undermine the interests1 security1 and shared values of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,alliance2 7#i7 the ,united ,states and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies should continue long-term efforts-- 7,a7 to improve interoperability among the military forces of member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization so as to enhance collective operations1 including the divestment of ,soviet-era capabilities2 7,b7 to enhance security sector cooperation and explore opportunities to reinforce civil sector preparedness and resilience measures that may be likely targets of malign influence campaigns2 7,c7 to mitigate the impact of hybrid warfare operations1 particularly those in the information and cyber domains2 and 7,d7 to expand joint research and development initiatives with a focus on emerging technologies such as quantum computing1 artificial intelligence1 and machine learning1 including through the work of the ,defence ,innovation ,accelerator for the ,north ,atlantic initiative 7commonly known as ,,diana72 7#aj7 the ,european ,deterrence ,initiative remains critically important and has demonstrated its unique value to the ,united ,states and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies during the current ,russian ,federation-created war against ,ukraine2 7#aa7 the ,united ,states should continue to work with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies1 and other allies and partners1 to build permanent mechanisms to strengthen supply chains1 enhance supply chain security1 and fill supply chain gaps2 7#ab7 the ,united ,states should prioritize collaboration with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization allies to secure enduring and robust critical munitions supply chains so as to increase military readiness2 7#ac7 the ,united ,states and the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization should expand cooperation efforts on cybersecurity issues to prevent adversaries and criminals from compromising critical systems and infrastructure2 and 7#ad7 it is in the interest of the ,united ,states that the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization adopt a robust strategy toward the ,black ,sea1 and the ,united ,states should also consider working with interested partner countries to advance a coordinated strategy inclusive of diverse elements of transatlantic security architecture in the ,black ,sea region4 #acci4 ,sense of the ,senate on ,defence ,innovation ,accelerator for the ,north ,atlantic 7,,diana7 in the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 the new initiative within the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 to establish a new research and development initiative1 known as the ,defence ,innovation ,accelerator for the ,north ,atlantic 7,,diana71 is an important step in aligning the industry and academic innovation communities of the ,,nato member states towards common goals for identifying1 experimenting1 and transitioning critical technologies of importance to ,,nato2 7#b7 ,,diana will spur increased defense research and development funding to rapidly adapt to a new era of strategic competition by bringing defense personnel together with ,,nato's leading entrepreneurs and academic researchers2 7#c7 ,,diana will also increase opportunities for engagement on ,,nato's priority technology areas1 including artificial intelligence1 data1 autonomy1 quantum-enabled technologies1 biotechnology1 hypersonic technologies1 space1 novel materials and manufacturing1 and energy and propulsion2 and 7#d7 through ,,diana1 ,,nato allies will foster innovative ecosystems and develop talent for dual use technologies to maintain ,,nato's strategic advantage4 #acdj4 ,sense of the ,senate regarding the arming of ,ukraine ,it is the sense of the ,senate that ,ukraine would derive military benefit from the provision of munitions such as the dual-purpose improved conventional munition 7,,dpicm74 ,such weapons could be fired from systems in the existing ,ukrainian inventory and would enhance ,ukraine's stockpile of available munitions and would bolster ,ukraine's efforts to end ,russia's illegal and unjust war4 ,the ,department of ,defense1 in concert with the other members of the ,ukraine ,defense ,contract ,group1 should continue to support ,ukraine's brave fight to defeat the invasion of the ,russian ,federation4 ,the ,department of ,defense1 in close coordination with the ,state ,department1 should assess the feasibility and advisability of providing such munitions1 including giving appropriate attention to humanitarian considerations1 including supporting ,ukraine's effort to end the widespread suffering of the ,ukrainian people by bringing ,russia's war of choice to an end as soon as possible on terms favorable to ,ukraine1 as well as the views of other members of the ,ukraine ,defense ,contract ,group4 ,d ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #acda4 ,indo-,pacific ,campaigning ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall carry out1 an ,indo-,pacific ,campaigning ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative7 for purposes of-- 7#a7 strengthening ,united ,states alliances and partnerships with foreign military partners in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#b7 deterring military aggression by potential adversaries against the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 dissuading strategic competitors from seeking to achieve their objectives through the conduct of military activities below the threshold of traditional armed conflict2 7#d7 improving the understanding of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces with respect to the operating environment in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#e7 shaping the perception of potential adversaries with respect to ,united ,states military capabilities and the military capabilities of allies and partners of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7#f7 improving the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to coordinate and operate with foreign military partners in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,briefing and report 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing that describes ongoing and planned campaigning activities in the ,indo-,pacific region for fiscal year #bjbd4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7,a7 summarizes the campaigning activities conducted in the ,indo-,pacific region during fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a value assessment of each such activity2 7ii7 lessons learned in carrying out such activities2 7iii7 any identified resource or authority gap that has negatively impacted the implementation of the ,initiative2 and 7iv7 proposed plans for additional campaigning activities in the ,indo-,pacific region to fulfill the purposes described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,campaigning defined ,in this section1 the term campaigning-- 7#a7 means the conduct and sequencing of logically linked military activities to achieve strategy-aligned objectives1 including modifying the security environment over time to the benefit of the ,united ,states and the allies and partners of the ,united ,states while limiting1 frustrating1 and disrupting competitor activities2 and 7#b7 includes deliberately planned military activities in the ,indo-,pacific region involving bilateral and multilateral engagements with foreign partners1 training1 exercises1 demonstrations1 experiments1 and other activities to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7a74 #acdb4 ,training1 advising1 and institutional capacity-building program for military forces of ,taiwan 7a7 ,establishment ,consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq47 and the ,taiwan ,enhanced ,resilience ,act 7subtitle ,a of title ,,lv of ,public ,law #aag-bfc71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and in consultation with appropriate officials of ,taiwan1 shall establish a comprehensive training1 advising1 and institutional capacity-building program for the military forces of ,taiwan using the authorities provided in chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program established under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7#a7 to enable a layered defense of ,taiwan by the military forces of ,taiwan1 including in support of the use of an asymmetric defense strategy2 7#b7 to enhance interoperability between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of ,taiwan2 7#c7 to encourage information sharing between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of ,taiwan2 7#d7 to promote joint force employment2 and 7#e7 to improve professional military education and the civilian control of the military4 7c7 ,elements ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall include efforts to improve-- 7#a7 the tactical proficiency of the military forces of ,taiwan2 7#b7 the operational employment of the military forces of ,taiwan to conduct a layered defense of ,taiwan1 including in support of an asymmetric defense strategy2 7#c7 the employment of joint military capabilities by the military forces of ,taiwan1 including through joint military training1 exercises1 and planning2 7#d7 the reform and integration of the reserve military forces of ,taiwan2 7#e7 the use of defense articles and services transferred from the ,united ,states to ,taiwan2 7#f7 the integration of the military forces of ,taiwan with relevant civilian agencies1 including the ,all-,out ,defense ,mobilization ,agency2 7#g7 the ability of ,taiwan to participate in bilateral and multilateral military exercises1 as appropriate2 7#h7 the defensive cyber capabilities and practices of the ,ministry of ,national ,defense of ,taiwan2 and 7#i7 any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7d7 ,deconfliction1 coordination1 and concurrence ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall deconflict1 coordinate1 and seek the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of other relevant departments and agencies with respect to activities carried out under the program required by subsection 7a71 in accordance with the requirements of the authorities provided in chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7e7 ,reporting ,as part of each annual report on ,taiwan defensive military capabilities and intelligence support required by section #abdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aihh71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide-- 7#a7 an update on efforts made to address each element under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 an identification of any authority or resource shortfall that inhibits such efforts4 #acdc4 ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall seek to establish an initiative with allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 including ,australia1 ,japan1 and ,india1 to be known as the ,indo-,pacific ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative71 to bolster maritime domain awareness in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,use of authorities ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,secretary of ,defense may use the authorities provided in chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,initiative are as follows3 7#a7 ,to enhance the ability of allies and partners of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region to fully monitor the maritime domain of such region4 7#b7 ,to leverage emerging technologies to support maritime domain awareness objectives4 7#c7 ,to provide a comprehensive understanding of the maritime domain in the ,indo-,pacific region1 including by facilitating information sharing among such allies and partners4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that outlines ongoing and planned activities of the ,initiative1 and the resources needed to carry out the such activities1 for fiscal year #bjbe4 #acdd4 ,extension of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7c7 of section #abea of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd2 and 7#b7 by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjbd4 7b7 ,report on resourcing ,united ,states defense requirements for the ,indo-,pacific region and study on competitive strategies ,subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 of such section is amended by striking fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd and inserting fiscal years #bjbd and #bjbe4 #acde4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup ,section #abec7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #ciee7 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting fiscal year #bjbd4 #acdf4 ,extension and modification of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abef of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cief2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking in ,vietnam1 ,thailand1 and ,indonesia and inserting with covered foreign military partners2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,vietnam1 ,thailand1 and ,indonesia and inserting covered foreign military partners2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,vietnam1 ,thailand1 and ,indonesia on and inserting covered foreign military partners on defensive4 7b7 ,elements ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,vietnam1 ,thailand1 and ,indonesia and inserting covered foreign military partners2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,vietnam1 ,thailand1 and ,indonesia and inserting covered foreign military partners 4 7c7 ,reports ,subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 of such title is amended by striking ,vietnam1 ,thailand1 and ,indonesia and inserting covered foreign military partners4 7d7 ,certification ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting with any covered foreign military partner after scheduled to commence2 and 7#b7 by striking ,vietnam1 ,indonesia1 or ,thailand and inserting the covered foreign military partner4 7e7 ,extension ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7f7 ,definitions ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered foreign military partner ,the term covered foreign military partner means the following3 7,a7 ,vietnam4 7,b7 ,thailand4 7,c7 ,indonesia4 7,d7 ,the ,philippines4 7,e7 ,malaysia4 4 7g7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #abef of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cief2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended1 in the section heading1 by striking ,vietnam1 ,thailand1 and ,indonesia and inserting covered foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia4 7#b7 ,the table of contents for the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cchh7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abef and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abef4 ,pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia4 4 7#c7 ,the table of contents for title ,,xii of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cije7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abef and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abef4 ,pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia4 4 #acdg4 ,extension and modification of certain temporary authorizations 7a7 ,in general ,section #abdd of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking other matters and inserting ,taiwan2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or the ,government of ,taiwan after the ,government of ,ukraine2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or the ,government of ,taiwan after the ,government of ,ukraine2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the replacement of defense articles from stocks of the ,department of ,defense provided to-- 7i7 the ,government of ,ukraine2 7ii7 foreign countries that have provided support to ,ukraine at the request of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 the ,government of ,taiwan2 or 7iv7 foreign countries that have provided support to ,taiwan at the request of the ,united ,states2 or 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or the ,government of ,taiwan before the period at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbd and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph 7#g73 7#g7 ,notification ,not later than #g days after the exercise of authority under subsection 7a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the specific authority exercises1 the relevant contract1 and the estimated reductions in schedule4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,the table of contents at the beginning of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bcie7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abdd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine and ,taiwan4 4 7#b7 ,the table of contents at the beginning of title ,,xii of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhbj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abdd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine and ,taiwan4 4 #acdh4 ,plan for enhanced security cooperation with ,japan 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a plan for enhancing ,united ,states security cooperation with ,japan4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for-- 7,a7 increased bilateral training1 exercises1 combined patrols1 and other activities between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the ,self-,defense ,forces of ,japan2 7,b7 increasing multilateral military-to-military engagements involving the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 the ,self-,defense ,forces of ,japan1 and the military forces of other regional allies and partners1 including ,australia1 ,india1 the ,republic of ,korea1 and the ,philippines1 as appropriate2 7,c7 increased sharing of intelligence and other information1 including the adoption of enhanced security protocols2 7,d7 current mechanisms1 processes1 and plans to coordinate and engage with the ,joint ,headquarters of the ,self-,defense ,forces of ,japan2 and 7,e7 enhancing cooperation on advanced technology initiatives1 including artificial intelligence1 cyber1 space1 undersea1 hypersonic1 and related technologies4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of-- 7,a7 increasing combined planning efforts between the ,united ,states and ,japan to address potential regional contingencies2 7,b7 modifying ,united ,states command structures in ,japan-- 7i7 to coordinate all ,united ,states military activities and operations in ,japan2 7ii7 to complement similar changes by the ,self-,defense ,forces of ,japan2 and 7iii7 to facilitate integrated planning and implementation of combined activities2 and 7,c7 additional modifications to the force posture of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,japan1 including the establishment of additional main operating locations1 cooperative security locations1 contingency locations1 and other forward operating sites4 7#c7 ,an identification of challenges to the implementation of the plan required by subsection 7a7 and any recommended legislative changes1 resourcing requirements1 bilateral agreements1 or other measures that would facilitate the implementation of such plan4 7c7 ,form ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acdi4 ,plan for improvements to certain operating locations in ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,identification of operating locations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a classified survey to identify each ,united ,states operating location within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including in the ,first1 ,second1 and ,third ,island ,chains1 that-- 7,a7 may be used to respond militarily to aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 is considered to not be sufficiently capable of mitigating damage to aircraft of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the event of a missile1 aerial drone1 or other form of attack by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the survey under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,plan ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the report required by paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan-- 7#a7 to implement improvements1 as appropriate1 to operating locations identified under that subsection so as to increase the survivability of aircraft of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the event of a missile1 aerial drone1 or other form of attack b#cy the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#b7 that includes an articulation of other means for increasing survivability of such aircraft in the event of such an attack1 including dispersal and deception4 7c7 ,form ,the report and plan required by this section shall be submitted in classified form4 #acej4 ,strategy for improving posture of ground-based theater-range missiles in ,indo-,pacific region 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 for improving the posture of ground-based theater-range missile capabilities in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of gaps in conventional ground-based theater-range precision strike capabilities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#b7 ,an identification of military requirements for conventional ground-based theater-range missile systems1 including range1 propulsion1 payload1 launch platform1 weapon effects1 and other operationally relevant factors in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#c7 ,an identification of prospective basing locations in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including an articulation of the bilateral agreements necessary to support such deployments4 7#d7 ,a description of operational concepts for employment1 including integration with short-range and multi-domain fires1 in denial operations in the ,western ,pacific4 7#e7 ,an identification of prospective foreign partners and institutional mechanisms for co-development and co-production of new theater-range conventional missiles4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the cost and schedule of developmental ground-based theater-range missiles programs1 including any potential cost-sharing arrangements with foreign partners through existing institutional mechanisms4 7#g7 ,the designation of a theater component commander or joint task force commander within the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command responsible for developing a theater missile strategy4 7#h7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers relevant4 7c7 ,form ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 may be submitted in classified form but shall include an unclassified summary4 7d7 ,ground-based theater-range missile defined ,in this section1 the term ground-based theater-range missile means a conventional mobile ground-launched ballistic or cruise missile system with a range between #ejj and #e1ejj kilometers4 #acea4 ,enhancing major defense partnership with ,india 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 shall seek to ensure that ,india is appropriately considered for security cooperation benefits consistent with the status of ,india as a major defense partner of the ,united ,states1 including with respect to the following lines of effort3 7#a7 ,eligibility for funding to initiate or facilitate cooperative research1 development1 testing1 or evaluation projects with the ,department of ,defense1 with priority given to projects in the areas of-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence2 7,b7 undersea domain awareness2 7,c7 air combat and support2 7,d7 munitions2 and 7,e7 mobility4 7#b7 ,eligibility to enter into reciprocal agreements with the ,department of ,defense for the cooperative provision of training on a bilateral or multilateral basis in support of programs for the purpose of building capacity in the areas of-- 7,a7 counterterrorism operations2 7,b7 counter-weapons of mass destruction operations2 7,c7 counter-illicit drug trafficking operations2 7,d7 counter-transnational organized crime operations2 7,e7 maritime and border security operations2 7,f7 military intelligence operations2 7,g7 air domain awareness operations2 and 7,h7 cyberspace security and defensive cyberspace operations4 7#c7 ,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 munitions4 7#d7 ,eligibility for companies from ,india to bid on contracts for the maintenance1 repair1 or overhaul of ,department of ,defense equipment located outside the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the head of any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 shall provide the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the status of security cooperation activities with ,india1 including the lines of effort specified in subsection 7a74 #aceb4 ,military cybersecurity cooperation with ,taiwan 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall seek to engage with appropriate officials of ,taiwan for the purpose of expanding cooperation on military cybersecurity activities using the authorities under chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,cooperation efforts ,in expanding the cooperation of military cybersecurity activities between the ,department of ,defense and the military forces of ,taiwan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out efforts-- 7#a7 to actively defend military networks1 infrastructure1 and systems2 7#b7 to eradicate malicious cyber activity that has compromised such networks1 infrastructure1 and systems2 7#c7 to leverage ,united ,states commercial and military cybersecurity technology and services to harden and defend such networks1 infrastructure1 and systems2 and 7#d7 to conduct combined cybersecurity training activities and exercises4 7c7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the cooperation on military cybersecurity activities between the ,department of ,defense and the military forces of ,taiwan4 7,b7 ,an identification of any challenges and resources that need to be addressed so as to expand such cooperation4 7,c7 ,an overview of efforts undertaken pursuant to this section4 7,d7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers relevant4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,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 #acec4 ,designation of senior official for ,department of ,defense activities relating to1 and implementation plan for1 security partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7a7 ,designation of senior official ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior civilian official of the ,department of ,defense who shall be responsible for overseeing ,department of ,defense activities relating to the security partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7commonly known as the ,,aukus partnership74 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security and the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an implementation plan outlining ,department efforts relating to the ,,aukus partnership4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,timelines and major anticipated milestones for the implementation of the ,,aukus partnership4 7,b7 ,an identification of dependencies of such milestones on defense requirements that are-- 7i7 unrelated to the ,,aukus partnership2 and 7ii7 solely within the decisionmaking responsibility of ,australia or the ,united ,kingdom4 7,c7 ,recommendations for adjustments to statutory and regulatory export authorities or frameworks1 including technology transfer and protection1 necessary to efficiently implement the ,,aukus partnership4 7,d7 ,a consideration of the implications of the plan on the industrial base with respect to-- 7i7 the expansion of existing ,united ,states submarine construction capacity to fulfill ,united ,states1 ,united ,kingdom1 and ,australia requirements2 7ii7 acceleration of the restoration of ,united ,states capabilities for producing highly enriched uranium to fuel submarine reactors2 7iii7 stabilization of commodity markets and expanding supplies of high-grade steel1 construction materials1 and other resources required for improving shipyard condition and expanding throughput capacity2 and 7iv7 coordination and synchronization of industrial sourcing opportunities among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,a description of resourcing and personnel requirements1 including the hiring of additional foreign disclosure officers4 7,f7 ,a plan for improving information sharing1 including-- 7i7 recommendations for modifications to foreign disclosure policies and processes2 7ii7 the promulgation of written information-sharing guidelines or policies to improve information sharing under the ,,aukus partnership2 7iii7 the establishment of an information handling caveat specific to the ,,aukus partnership2 and 7iv7 the reduction in use of the ,not ,releasable to ,foreign ,nations 7,,noforn7 information handling caveat4 7,g7 ,processes for the protection of privately held intellectual property1 including patents4 7,h7 ,a plan to leverage1 for the ,,aukus partnership1 any relevant existing cybersecurity or technology partnership or cooperation activity between the ,united ,states and the ,united ,kingdom or between the ,united ,states and ,australia4 7,i7 ,recommended updates to other statutory1 regulatory1 policy1 or process frameworks4 7,j7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7c7 ,semiannual updates ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the plan required by subsection 7b7 is submitted1 and semiannually thereafter on ,april #a and ,october #a each year through #bjbi1 the senior civilian official designated under subsection 7a7 shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the status of all ,department activities to implement the ,,aukus partnership4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aced4 ,report and notification relating to transfer of operational control on ,korean ,peninsula 7a7 ,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 ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 describes the conditions under which the military forces of the ,republic of ,korea would be prepared to assume wartime operational control of the ,united ,states and ,republic of ,korea ,combined ,forces ,command2 and 7#b7 includes an assessment of the extent to which the military forces of the ,republic of ,korea meet such conditions as of the date on which the report is submitted4 7b7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days before the date on which wartime operational control of the ,united ,states and ,republic of ,korea ,combined ,forces ,command is transferred to the ,republic of ,korea1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of such transfer4 7#b7 ,elements ,the notification required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the military forces of the ,republic of ,korea meet the conditions described in the report submitted under subsection 7a71 including with respect to the acquisition by the ,republic of ,korea of necessary military capabilities to counter the capabilities of the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7,b7 ,a description of the command relationship among the ,united ,nations ,command1 the ,united ,states and ,republic of ,korea ,combined ,forces ,command1 the ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 and the military forces of the ,republic of ,korea4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the extent to which such transfer impacts the security of the ,united ,states1 the ,republic of ,korea1 and other regional allies and partners4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acee4 ,report on range of consequences of war with the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbd1 the ,director of the ,office of ,net ,assessment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the range of geopolitical and economic consequences of a ,united ,states-,people's ,republic of ,china conflict in #bjcj4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 account for potential-- 7,a7 attacks within the homelands of the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including cyber threats and the potential disruption of critical infrastructure2 7,b7 impacts on the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of ,united ,states allies and partners1 including loss of life1 capabilities1 ,united ,states force posture1 and ,united ,states alliances in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7,c7 impacts on the military forces of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including loss of life and capabilities2 7,d7 impacts on the civilian populations of ,japan1 ,taiwan1 ,australia1 and other countries in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7,e7 disruption of the global economy2 and 7,f7 any other matter the ,director of the ,office of ,net ,assessment considers relevant2 and 7#b7 include a review of previous attempts in history to forecast the consequences and costs of war4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing ,not less than #ad days before the date on which the report required by subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,director of the ,office of ,net ,assessment shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees on the conclusions of the report4 #acef4 ,study and report on command structure and force posture of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent study for the purpose of improving the current command structure and force posture of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#b7 ,report to ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the federally funded research and development center selected to conduct the study required by paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the findings of the study4 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an assessment of-- 7,i7 the current command structure of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7,,ii7 the current force posture1 basing1 access1 and overflight agreements of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in such area of responsibility2 and 7,,iii7 any operational or command and control challenge resulting from the geography1 current force posture of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 or current command structure of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7ii7 ,any recommendation for-- 7,i7 adjustments to the force posture of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in such area of responsibility1 including an identification of any additional basing1 access1 and overflight agreement that may be necessary in response to the changing security environment in such area of responsibility2 7,,ii7 modifying the current organizational and command structure of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 including ,united ,states ,forces ,japan and ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 in response to such changing security environment2 or 7,,iii7 improving the ability to better coordinate with allies and partners during peacetime and conflict4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unaltered copy of the report submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#b71 together with the views of the ,secretary on the findings set forth in such report and any corresponding recommendation4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make available to the public the unclassified form of the report required by paragraph 7#a74 #aceg4 ,studies on defense budget transparency of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states 7a7 ,studies required 7#a7 ,defense ,intelligence ,agency ,study ,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 ,intelligence ,agency1 shall-- 7,a7 complete a study on the defense budget of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study2 and 7,c7 make the results of the study available to the public on the internet website of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,secretary of ,defense study ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the study required by paragraph 7#a7 is submitted1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 complete a comparative study on the defense budgets of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states2 7,b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study2 and 7,c7 make the results of the study available to the public on the internet website of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,methodology ,the studies required by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall each employ a robust methodology that-- 7,a7 does not depend on the official pronouncements of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 7,b7 takes into account the military-civil fusion present in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,c7 employs the building-block method of analysis or a similar method of analysis1 as appropriate4 7#d7 ,objective ,the objective of the studies required by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall be to provide the people of the ,united ,states with an accurate comparison of the defense spending of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,at a minimum1 the studies required by this section shall do the following3 7#a7 ,determine the amounts invested by each subject country across functional categories for spending1 including-- 7,a7 defense-related research and development2 7,b7 weapons procurement from domestic and foreign sources2 7,c7 operations and maintenance2 7,d7 pay and benefits2 7,e7 military pensions2 and 7,f7 any other category the ,secretary considers relevant4 7#b7 ,consider the effects of purchasing power parity and market exchange rates1 particularly on nontraded goods4 7#c7 ,estimate the magnitude of omitted spending from official defense budget information and account for such spending in the comparison4 7#d7 ,exclude spending related to veterans' benefits1 other than military pensions provided to veterans4 7c7 ,considerations ,the studies required by this section may take into consideration the following3 7#a7 ,the effects of state-owned enterprises on the defense expenditures of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,the role of differing acquisition policies and structures with respect to the defense expenditures of each subject country4 7#c7 ,any other matter relevant to evaluating the resources dedicated to the defense spending or the various military-related outlays of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7d7 ,form ,the studies required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 free of handling restrictions1 but may include classified annexes4 #aceh4 ,briefing on provision of security assistance by the ,people's ,republic of ,china and summary of ,department of ,defense mitigation activities 7a7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing that describes the provision of security assistance and training by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to foreign military forces for the purpose of achieving the national objectives of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,summary of mitigation activities ,as part of the first report submitted under section #abjf7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aifj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7 after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a summary of ,department of ,defense activities designed to mitigate the provision of security assistance and training referred to in subsection 7a71 including such activities that-- 7#a7 strengthen ,united ,states alliances and partnerships with foreign military partners2 7#b7 identify countries or governments to which the ,people's ,republic of ,china provides such security assistance or military training2 7#c7 dissuade countries and governments from relying on the ,people's ,republic of ,china as a partner for such security assistance and military training2 7#d7 identify any manner in which the ,united ,states1 or close allies of the ,united ,states1 may engage with countries and governments to be the preferred partner for security assistance and military training2 and 7#e7 improve the ability of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to coordinate and operate with allies and partners for purposes of mitigating the provision of security assistance and military training by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acei4 ,semiannual briefings on bilateral agreements supporting ,united ,states military posture in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter through fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide the appropriate committees of ,congress with a briefing on bilateral agreements supporting the ,united ,states military posture in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an update on notable changes to elements described in section #abfb7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bheg74 7#b7 ,an assessment of the impact on ,united ,states military operations if any individual or combination of allies and partners were to deny continued access1 basing1 or overflight rights1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 forward presence2 7,b7 agile basing2 7,c7 pre-positioned materials2 or 7,d7 fueling and resupply4 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 ,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 #acfj4 ,semiannual briefings on military of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than every #ahj days thereafter through ,march #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the military activities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to ,taiwan and the ,south ,china ,sea2 7#b7 efforts by the ,department of ,defense to engage with the ,people's ,liberation ,army2 and 7#c7 ,united ,states efforts to enable the defense of ,taiwan and bolster maritime security in the ,south ,china ,sea4 7b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an update on-- 7,a7 military developments of the ,people's ,republic of ,china relating to any possible ,taiwan or ,south ,china ,sea contingency1 including upgrades to the weapon systems of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the procurement of new weapons by the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and changes to the posture of the ,people's ,liberation ,army2 7,b7 military equipment acquired by ,taiwan pursuant to the ,presidential drawdown authority under section #ejf7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah7;a77 or through the direct commercial sales or foreign military sales processes2 7,c7 ,united ,states efforts to deter aggression by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the ,indo-,pacific region1 including any campaigning or exercise activities conducted by the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 ,united ,states efforts to train the military forces of ,taiwan and allies and partners in ,southeast ,asia4 7#b7 ,the most recent information regarding the readiness of or preparations by the ,people's ,liberation ,army to potentially conduct aggressive military action against ,taiwan4 7#c7 ,a description of any military activity carried out during the preceding quarter by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the vicinity of ,taiwan4 7#d7 ,a description of engagements by ,department of ,defense officials with the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 including with respect to maintaining open lines of communication1 establishing crisis management capabilities1 and deconfliction of military activities4 7#e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers relevant4 #acfa4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used to knowingly provide active and direct support to any film1 television1 or other entertainment project if the ,secretary of ,defense has demonstrable evidence that the project has complied or is likely to comply with a demand from the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 or an entity under the direction of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 to censor the content of the project in a material manner to advance the national interest of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 #acfb4 ,prohibition on use of funds for the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated under this ,act may be made available for the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology for any purpose4 #acfc4 ,audit to identify diversion of ,department of ,defense funding to ,china's research labs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,defense ,office of ,inspector ,general shall conduct a study1 and submit a report to ,congress1 regarding the amount of ,federal funds awarded by the ,department of ,defense 7whether directly or indirectly7 through grants1 contracts1 subgrants1 subcontracts1 or any other type of agreement or collaboration1 during the #aj-year period immediately preceding such date of enactment1 that-- 7#a7 was provided1 whether purposely or inadvertently1 to-- 7,a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 the ,communist ,party of ,china2 7,c7 the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology or any other organization administered by the ,chinese ,academy of ,sciences2 7,d7 ,eco,health ,alliance ,inc41 including any subsidiaries and related organizations that are directly controlled by ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc42 or 7,e7 any other lab1 agency1 organization1 individual1 or instrumentality that is owned1 controlled 7directly or indirectly71 or overseen 7officially or unofficially7 by any of the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d72 or 7#b7 was used to fund research or experiments that could have reasonably resulted in the enhancement of any coronavirus1 influenza1 ,nipah1 ,ebola1 or other pathogen of pandemic potential or chimeric versions of such a virus or pathogen in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or any other foreign country4 7b7 ,identification of countries and pathogens ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall specify-- 7#a7 the countries in which the research or experiments described in subsection 7a77#b7 was conducted2 and 7#b7 the pathogens involved in such research or experiments4 #acfd4 ,prohibiting ,federal funding for ,eco,health ,alliance ,inc ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated under this ,act may be made available for any purpose to-- 7#a7 ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc42 7#b7 any subsidiary of ,eco,health ,alliance ,inc2 7#c7 any organization that is directly controlled by ,eco,health ,alliance ,inc2 or 7#d7 any organization or individual that is a subgrantee or subcontractor of ,eco,health ,alliance ,inc4 #acfe4 ,assessment relating to contingency operational plan of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment1 based on the contingency operational plan for a major conflict in the area of operations of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 to identify and characterize the dependencies of such plan on specific critical infrastructure facilities1 capabilities1 and services for the successful mobilization1 deployment1 and sustainment of forces4 7b7 ,briefings ,the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 before the date on which the ,secretary commences the assessment required by subsection 7a71 a briefing that sets forth the terms of reference and a plan for such assessment2 and 7#b7 a briefing on the results of such assessment1 not later than the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which ,secretary completes such assessment2 or 7,b7 the date that is #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act4 #acff4 ,assessment of absorptive capacity of military forces of ,taiwan 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the absorptive capacity of the military forces of ,taiwan for military capabilities provided and approved by the ,united ,states for delivery to ,taiwan in the last #aj years1 including the date of projected or achieved initial and full operational capabilities4 7#b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #cj days after the delivery of the required report1 the ,secretary shall provide a briefing on the report to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7#c7 ,form ,the required report shall be provided in classified form with an unclassified cover letter4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,absorptive capacity ,the term absorptive capacity means the capacity of the recipient unit to achieve initial operational capability1 including to operate1 maintain1 sustain1 deploy1 and employ to operational effect1 a defense article or service for its intended end-use4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acfg4 ,analysis of risks and implications of potential sustained military blockade of ,taiwan by the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,analysis required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall complete a comprehensive analysis of the risks and implications of a sustained military blockade of ,taiwan by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,elements ,the analysis required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the means by which the ,people's ,republic of ,china could execute a sustained military blockade of ,taiwan1 including the most likely courses of action through which the ,people's ,republic of ,china could accomplish such a blockade4 7,b7 ,an identification of indications and warnings of a potential sustained military blockade of ,taiwan by the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and the likely timelines for such indications and warnings4 7,c7 ,an identification of other coercive actions the ,people's ,republic of ,china may potentially take before or independently of such a blockade1 including the seizure of outlying islands of ,taiwan4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the impact of such a blockade on the ability of ,taiwan to sustain its military capabilities1 economy1 and population4 7,e7 ,an assessment of threats to1 and other potential negative impacts on1 the ,united ,states homeland during such a blockade scenario4 7,f7 ,an assessment of key military operational problems presented by such a blockade4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the concept-required military capabilities necessary to address the problems identified under subparagraph 7,f74 7,h7 ,an assessment of challenges to escalation management4 7,i7 ,an assessment of military or nonmilitary options to counter or retaliate against such a blockade or the seizure of outlying islands of ,taiwan1 including through horizontal escalation4 7,j7 ,an assessment of the extent to which such a blockade is addressed by the ,joint ,warfighting ,concept and ,joint ,concept for ,competing4 7,k7 ,an identification of necessary changes to ,united ,states ,armed ,forces force design1 doctrine1 and tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for responding to or mitigating the impact of such a blockade4 7,l7 ,an assessment of the role of ,united ,states partners and allies in addressing the threats and challenges posed by a such a potential blockade4 7,m7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7b7 ,interagency engagement ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to engage with the head of any other appropriate ,federal department or agency-- 7#a7 regarding the threats and challenges posed by a potential sustained military blockade of ,taiwan by the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#b7 to better understand potential options for a response by the ,united ,states ,government to such a blockade4 7c7 ,report ,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 classified report-- 7#a7 on the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a71 including all elements described in paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection2 and 7#b7 the interagency engagements conducted under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acfh4 ,sense of the ,senate on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,findings ,the ,senate makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the #bjbb ,national ,defense ,strategy states1 mutually-beneficial ,alliances and partnerships are our greatest global strategic advantage44 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,strategy states1 we will prioritize our single greatest asymmetric strength3 our network of security alliances and partnerships4 ,across the region1 the ,united ,states will work with allies and partners to deepen our interoperability and develop and deploy advanced warfighting capabilities as we support them in defending their citizens and their sovereign interests44 7#c7 ,secretary of ,defense ,lloyd ,austin testified on ,march #bh1 #bjbc1 that our allies and partners are a huge force multiplier4 ,they magnify our power1 advance our shared security interests1 and help uphold a world that is free1 open1 prosperous1 and secure44 7#d7 ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,general ,milley testified on ,march #bh1 #bjbc1 that our alliances and partnerships are key to maintaining the rules-based international order and a stable and open international system promoting peace and prosperity''',we are stronger when we operate closely with our allies and partners44 7#e7 ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command ,admiral ,aquilino testified on ,april #bj1 #bjbc1 that a robust network of allies and partners1 built on the strength of our shared interests1 is our greatest advantage4 ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command is strengthening all layers of our security network3 allies1 multilateral arrangements1 partners1 friends1 and the ,five ,eyes nations4 ,we execute security cooperation activities1 training1 and exercises to strengthen those relationships1 build partner capacity1 and enhance interoperability44 7b7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that the ,secretary of ,defense should continue efforts that strengthen ,united ,states defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region so as to further the comparative advantage of the ,united ,states in strategic competition with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including by-- 7#a7 enhancing cooperation with ,japan1 consistent with the ,treaty of ,mutual ,cooperation and ,security ,between the ,united ,states of ,america and ,japan1 signed at ,washington1 ,january #ai1 #aifj1 including by developing advanced military capabilities1 fostering interoperability across all domains1 and improving sharing of information and intelligence2 7#b7 reinforcing the ,united ,states alliance with the ,republic of ,korea1 including by maintaining the presence of approximately #bh1ejj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to the country and affirming the ,united ,states commitment to extended deterrence using the full range of ,united ,states defense capabilities1 consistent with the ,mutual ,defense ,treaty ,between the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,korea1 signed at ,washington1 ,october #a1 #aiec1 in support of the shared objective of a peaceful and stable ,korean ,peninsula2 7#c7 fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with ,australia1 consistent with the ,security ,treaty ,between ,australia1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,states of ,america1 signed at ,san ,francisco1 ,september #a1 #aiea1 and through the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7commonly known as ,,aukus7-- 7,a7 to advance shared security objectives2 7,b7 to accelerate the fielding of advanced military capabilities2 and 7,c7 to build the capacity of emerging partners2 7#d7 advancing ,united ,states alliances with the ,philippines and ,thailand and ,united ,states partnerships with other partners in the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations to enhance maritime domain awareness1 promote sovereignty and territorial integrity1 leverage technology and promote innovation1 and support an open1 inclusive1 and rules-based regional architecture2 7#e7 broadening ,united ,states engagement with ,india1 including through the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue-- 7,a7 to advance the shared objective of a free and open ,indo-,pacific region through bilateral and multilateral engagements and participation in military exercises1 expanded defense trade1 and collaboration on humanitarian aid and disaster response2 and 7,b7 to enable greater cooperation on maritime security2 7#f7 strengthening the ,united ,states partnership with ,taiwan1 consistent with the ,three ,communiques1 the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 and the ,six ,assurances1 with the goal of improving ,taiwan's defensive capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait relations2 7#g7 reinforcing the status of the ,republic of ,singapore as a ,major ,security ,cooperation ,partner of the ,united ,states and continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military forces of the ,republic of ,singapore and the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states1 including through participation in combined exercises and training2 7#h7 engaging with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands1 the ,republic of ,palau1 and other ,pacific ,island countries with the goal of strengthening regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern1 including protecting fisheries from illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 7#i7 collaborating with ,canada1 the ,united ,kingdom1 ,france1 and other members of the ,european ,union and the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization to build connectivity and advance a shared vision for the region that is principled1 long-term1 and anchored in democratic resilience2 and 7#aj7 investing in enhanced military posture and capabilities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and strengthening cooperation in bilateral relationships1 multilateral partnerships1 and other international fora to uphold global security and shared principles1 with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free and open ,indo-,pacific region4 #acfi4 ,assessment of gifts and grants to ,united ,states institutions of higher education from entities on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an assessment of gifts and grants to ,united ,states institutions of higher education from entities on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,education1 shall include in the assessment required by subsection 7a7 an estimate of-- 7#a7 a list and description of each of the gifts and grants provided to ,united ,states institutions of higher education by entities described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the monetary value of each of those gifts and grants4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,gifts and grants ,the term gifts and grants includes financial contributions1 material donations1 provision of services1 scholarships1 fellowships1 research funding1 infrastructure investment1 contracts1 or any other form of support that provides a benefit to the recipient institution4 #acgj4 ,extension of export prohibition on munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police ,force ,section #c of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to prohibit the commercial export of covered munitions items to the ,hong ,kong ,police ,force1 approved ,november #bg1 #bjai 7,public ,law #aaf-gg2 #acc ,stat4 #aagc71 is amended by striking shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting #8#8shall expire on the date on which the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,state has1 on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 certified under section #bje of the ,united ,states-,hong ,kong ,policy ,act of #aiib 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #egja et seq47 that ,hong ,kong warrants treatment under ,united ,states law in the same manner as ,united ,states laws were applied to ,hong ,kong before ,july #a1 #aiig2 7#b7 the ,hong ,kong ,police have not engaged in gross violations of human rights during the #a-year period ending on the date of such certification2 and 7#c7 there has been an independent examination of human rights concerns related to the crowd control tactics of the ,hong ,kong ,police and the ,government of the ,hong ,kong ,special ,administrative ,region has adequately addressed those concerns4 4 ,e ,securing maritime data from ,china #acga4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,securing ,maritime ,data from ,china ,act of #bjbc4 #acgb4 ,,logink defined ,in this subtitle1 the term ,,logink means the public1 open1 shared logistics information network known as the ,national ,public ,information ,platform for ,transportation and ,logistics by the ,ministry of ,transport of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 #acgc4 ,countering the spread of ,,logink 7a7 ,contracting prohibition ,the ,department of ,defense may not enter into or renew any contract with any entity that uses-- 7#a7 ,,logink2 7#b7 any logistics platform controlled by1 affiliated with1 or subject to the jurisdiction of the ,chinese ,communist ,party or the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7#c7 any logistics platform that shares data with a system described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7b7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 applies with respect to any contract entered into or renewed on or after the date that is #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,f ,reports #acha4 ,report on ,department of ,defense roles and responsibilities in support of ,national ,strategy for the ,arctic ,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 on ,department of ,defense roles and responsibilities in support of the ,national ,strategy for the ,arctic ,region that includes-- 7#a7 an identification of the ,department's lines of effort to support the implementation of the ,national ,strategy for the ,arctic ,region1 including the implementation plan for each applicable military department2 7#b7 a plan for the execution of1 and a projected timeline and the resource requirements for1 each such line of effort2 and 7#c7 any other matter the ,secretary considers relevant4 ,g ,other matters #acia4 ,military intelligence collection and analysis partnerships 7a7 ,use of funds other than appropriated funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 may accept and expend foreign partner funds in order for the foreign partner or partners to share with the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency the expenses of joint and combined military intelligence collection and analysis activities4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,previously denied funds ,funds accepted under this section may not be expended1 in whole or in part1 by or for the benefit of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency for any purpose for which ,congress has previously denied funds4 7,b7 ,joint benefit ,the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 may not be used to acquire items or services for the sole benefit of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,annual ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter for four years1 the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on any funds accepted or expended under this section during the preceding calendar year1 including an identification of the foreign partner or partners involved and a description of the purpose of such funds4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to accept and expend foreign partner funds pursuant to this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 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 ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acib4 ,collaboration with partner countries to develop and maintain military-wide transformational strategies for operational energy 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a partnership program using existing authorities to collaborate with the military forces of partner countries in developing and maintaining military-wide transformational strategies for operational energy 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7#b7 ,organization ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and in consultation with 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 for1 and shall oversee1 the ,program4 7b7 ,objective ,the objective of the ,program is to promote the readiness of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of partner countries for missions in contested logistics environments by focusing on demand reduction and employing more diverse and renewable operational energy sources so as to enhance energy security1 energy resilience1 and energy conservation1 reduce logistical vulnerabilities1 and ensure that supply lines are resilient to extreme weather1 disruptions to energy supplies1 and direct or indirect cyber attacks4 7c7 ,activities 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,program1 the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of each participating partner country shall1 in coordination-- 7,a7 establish policies to improve warfighting capability through energy security and energy resilience2 7,b7 integrate efforts to mitigate mutual contested logistics challenges through the reduction of operational energy demand2 7,c7 identify and mitigate operational energy challenges presented by any contested logistics environment1 including through developing innovative delivery systems1 distributed storage1 flexible contracting1 and improved automation2 7,d7 assess and integrate1 to the extent practicable1 any technology1 including electric1 hydrogen1 nuclear1 biofuels1 and any other sustainable fuel technology or renewable energy technology1 that may reduce operational energy demand in the near term or long term2 7,e7 assess and consider any infrastructure investment of allied and partner countries that may affect operational energy availability in the event of a conflict with a near-peer adversary2 and 7,f7 assess and integrate1 to the extent practicable-- 7i7 any technology that increases sustainability2 and 7ii7 any practice1 technology1 or strategy that reduces negative impacts on human health4 7#b7 ,country considerations ,in carrying out any activity under paragraph 7#a71 to the extent practicable1 the relevant existing and past military conflicts and cultural practices of1 and beliefs prevalent in1 the participating country shall be taken into account4 7d7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense 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 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 country1 including a description of-- 7,i7 the benefits to the military forces of the partner country2 and 7,,ii7 the benefits to the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces of participation by such country2 7iii7 a description of any limitation on the participation of a selected partner country2 and 7iv7 any other information the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,a list of additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other congressional support necessary to ensure the success of the ,program4 7,d7 ,a campaign of objectives for the first three fiscal years of the ,program1 including-- 7i7 a description of1 and a rationale for selecting1 such objectives2 7ii7 an identification of milestones toward achieving such objectives2 and 7iii7 metrics for evaluating success in achieving such objectives4 7,e7 ,a description of opportunities and potential timelines for future ,program expansion1 as appropriate4 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 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #bj1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,program4 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 three fiscal years following the date of submission of the report1 including-- 7i7 a description of1 and a rationale 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 ,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 7f7 ,termination ,the ,program shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7g7 ,contested logistics environment defined ,in this section1 the term contested logistics environment means an environment in which the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces or the military forces of a partner country engage in conflict with an adversary that presents challenges in all domains and directly targets logistics operations1 facilities1 and activities in the ,united ,states1 abroad1 or in transit from one location to the other4 #acic4 ,modification of support of special operations for irregular warfare 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #abg;c the following3 #abg;d4 ,support of special operations for irregular warfare 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the concurrence of the relevant ,chief of ,mission1 expend up to #bj1jjj1jjj during any fiscal year to provide support to foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating ongoing and authorized irregular warfare operations by ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces4 7b7 ,funds ,funds for support under this section in a fiscal year shall be derived from amounts authorized to be appropriated for that fiscal year for the ,department of ,defense for operation and maintenance4 7c7 ,procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority in this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as the ,secretary shall establish for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,the procedures required under paragraph 7#a7 shall establish1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,policy guidance for the execution of1 and constraints within1 activities under the authority in this section4 7,b7 ,the processes through which activities under the authority in this section are to be developed1 validated1 and coordinated1 as appropriate1 with relevant entities of the ,united ,states ,government4 7,c7 ,the processes through which legal reviews and determinations are made to comply with the authority in this section and ensure that the exercise of such authority is consistent with the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the processes to ensure1 to the extent practicable1 that before a decision to provide support is made1 the recipients of support do not pose a counterintelligence or force protection threat and have not engaged in gross violations of human rights4 7,e7 ,the processes by which the ,department shall keep the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of-- 7i7 the requirements for the use of the authority in this section2 and 7ii7 activities conducted under such authority4 7#c7 ,notice to ,congress on procedures and material modifications ,the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the procedures established pursuant to this section before any exercise of the authority in this section1 and shall notify such committee of any material modification of the procedures4 7d7 ,construction of authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to constitute a specific statutory authorization for any of the following3 7#a7 ,the conduct of a covert action1 as such term is defined in section #ejc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7;e774 7#b7 ,the introduction of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces 7including as such term is defined in section #h7;c7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedg7;c777 into hostilities or into situations wherein hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances4 7#c7 ,the provision of support to regular forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals for the conduct of operations that ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces are not otherwise legally authorized to conduct themselves4 7#d7 ,the conduct or support of activities1 directly or indirectly1 that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict4 7e7 ,limitation on delegation ,the authority of the ,secretary to make funds available under this section for support of a military operation may not be delegated4 7f7 ,programmatic and policy oversight ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict shall have primary programmatic and policy oversight within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense of support to irregular warfare activities authorized by this section4 7g7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days before exercising the authority in this section to make funds available to initiate support of an ongoing and authorized operation or changing the scope or funding level of any support under this section for such an operation by #ejj1jjj or an amount equal to #aj percent of such funding level 7whichever is less71 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the use of such authority with respect to such operation4 ,any such notification shall be in writing4 7#b7 ,elements ,a notification required by this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the type of support to be provided to ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces1 and a description of the ongoing and authorized operation to be supported4 7,b7 ,a description of the foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals engaged in supporting or facilitating the ongoing and authorized operation that is to be the recipient of funds4 7,c7 ,the type of support to be provided to the recipient of the funds1 and a description of the end-use monitoring to be used in connection with the use of the funds4 7,d7 ,the amount obligated under the authority to provide support4 7,e7 ,the duration for which the support is expected to be provided1 and an identification of the timeframe in which the provision of support will be reviewed by the commander of the applicable combatant command for a determination with respect to the necessity of continuing such support4 7,f7 ,the determination of the ,secretary that the provision of support does not constitute any of the following3 7i7 ,an introduction of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces 7including as such term is defined in section #h7;c7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedg7;c777 into hostilities1 or into situations where hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances1 without specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section #e7;b7 of such ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd7;b774 7ii7 ,a covert action1 as such term is defined in section #ejc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7;e774 7iii7 ,an authorization for the provision of support to regular forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals for the conduct of operations that ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces are not otherwise legally authorized to conduct themselves4 7iv7 ,the conduct or support of activities1 directly or indirectly1 that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict4 7h7 ,notification of suspension or termination of support 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #dh hours after suspending or terminating support to any foreign force1 irregular force1 group1 or individual provided pursuant to the authority in this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notice of such suspension or termination4 7#b7 ,elements ,the written notice required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the reasons for the suspension or termination of such support4 7,b7 ,a description of any effect on regional1 theater1 or global campaign plan objectives anticipated to result from such suspension or termination4 7,c7 ,a plan for such suspension or termination1 and1 in the case of support that is planned to be transitioned to any other program of the ,department of ,defense or to a program of any other ,federal department or agency1 a detailed description of the transition plan1 including the resources1 equipment1 capabilities1 and personnel associated with such plan4 7i7 ,biannual reports 7#a7 ,report on preceding fiscal year ,not later than #abj days after the close of each fiscal year in which subsection 7a7 is in effect1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the support provided under this section during the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,report on current calendar year ,not later than #ahj days after the submittal of each report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the support provided under this section during the first half of the fiscal year in which the report under this paragraph is submitted4 7#c7 ,elements ,each report required by this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of the ongoing irregular warfare operations1 and associated authorized campaign plans1 being conducted by ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces that were supported or facilitated by foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals for which support was provided under this section during the period covered by such report4 7,b7 ,a description of the support or facilitation provided by such foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals to ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces during such period4 7,c7 ,the type of recipients that were provided support under this section during such period1 identified by authorized category 7foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals74 7,d7 ,a detailed description of the support provided to the recipients under this section during such period4 7,e7 ,the total amount obligated for support under this section during such period1 including budget details4 7,f7 ,the intended duration of support provided under this section during such period4 7,g7 ,an assessment of value of the support provided under this section during such period1 including a summary of significant activities undertaken by foreign forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 or individuals to support irregular warfare operations by ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,forces4 7,h7 ,the total amount obligated for support under this section in prior fiscal years4 7j7 ,quarterly briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the use of the authority provided by this section1 and other matters relating to irregular warfare1 with the primary purposes of-- 7,a7 keeping the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of irregular warfare requirements and activities1 including emerging combatant commands requirements2 and 7,b7 consulting with the congressional defense committees regarding such matters4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an update on irregular warfare activities within each geographic combatant command and a description of the manner in which such activities support the respective theater campaign plan and the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 7,b7 ,an overview of relevant authorities and legal issues1 including limitations4 7,c7 ,an overview of irregular warfare-related interagency activities and initiatives4 7,d7 ,a description of emerging combatant command requirements for the use of the authority provided by this section4 7k7 ,irregular warfare defined ,subject to subsection 7f71 in this section1 the term irregular warfare means ,department of ,defense activities not involving armed conflict that support predetermined ,united ,states policy and military objectives conducted by1 with1 and through regular forces1 irregular forces1 groups1 and individuals4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #abg;c the following new item3 #abg;d4 ,support of special operations for irregular warfare4 4 7c7 ,repeal ,section #abjb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah is repealed4 #acid4 ,modification of authority for expenditure of funds for clandestine activities that support operational preparation of the environment ,section #abg;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority in this section shall be exercised in accordance with such procedures as the ,secretary shall establish for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,the procedures required under paragraph 7#a7 shall establish1 at a minimum1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,policy1 strategy1 or other guidance for the execution of1 and constraints within1 activities conducted under this section4 7,b7 ,the processes through which activities conducted under this section are to be developed1 validated1 and coordinated1 as appropriate1 with relevant entities of the ,united ,states ,government4 7,c7 ,the processes through which legal reviews and determinations are made to comply with the authority in this section and ensure that the exercise of such authority is consistent with the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the processes by which the ,department of ,defense shall keep the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of-- 7i7 the requirements for the use of the authority in this section2 and 7ii7 activities conducted under such authority4 7#c7 ,notice to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of any material modification to the procedures established under paragraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e71 as redesignated1 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days before exercising the authority in this section to make funds available to initiate a new operational preparation of the environment activity or changing the scope or funding level of any support for such an operation by #a1jjj1jjj or an amount equal to #bj percent of such funding level 7whichever is less71 or not later than #dh hours after exercising such authority if the ,secretary determines that extraordinary circumstances that impact the national security of the ,united ,states exist1 the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees of the use of such authority with respect to that activity4 ,any such notification shall be in writing4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7i7 ,oversight by ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict shall have primary responsibility within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for oversight of policies and programs authorized by this section4 7j7 ,construction of authority ,nothing in this section may be construed to constitute authority to conduct1 or provide statutory authorization for1 any of the following3 7#a7 ,execution of operational activities4 7#b7 ,a covert action1 as such term is defined in section #ejc7;e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjic7;e774 7#c7 ,an introduction of the armed forces1 7including the introduction of ,united ,states ,armed ,forces as such term is defined in section #h7;c7 of the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedg7;c7771 into hostilities1 or into situations where hostilities are clearly indicated by the circumstances1 without specific statutory authorization within the meaning of section #e7;b7 of such ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedd7;b774 7#d7 ,activities or support for activities1 directly or indirectly1 that are inconsistent with the laws of armed conflict4 7k7 ,operational preparation of the environment defined ,in this section1 the term operational preparation of the environment means the conduct of activities in likely or potential operational areas to set conditions for mission execution4 4 #acie4 ,modification of initiative to support protection of national security academic researchers from undue influence and other security threats ,section #abhf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph 7#g73 7#g7 ,policies to limit or prohibit funding provided by the ,department of ,defense for institutions or individual researchers who knowingly contract or make other financial arrangements with entities identified in the list described in paragraph 7#i71 which policies shall include-- 7,a7 use of such list as part of a risk assessment decision matrix during proposal evaluations1 including the development of a question for proposers or broad area announcements that require proposers to disclose any contractual or financial connections with such entities2 7,b7 a requirement that the ,department shall notify a proposer of suspected noncompliance with a policy issued under this paragraph and provide not less than #cj days to take actions to remedy such noncompliance2 7,c7 the establishment of an appeals procedure under which a proposer may appeal a negative decision on a proposal if the decision is based on a determination informed by such list2 and 7,d7 a requirement that each awardee of funding provided by the ,department shall disclose to the ,department any contract or financial arrangement made with such an entity during the period of the award4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,development of measures of effectiveness and performance to assess and track progress of the ,department of ,defense across the initiative1 which measures shall include-- 7,a7 the evaluation of currently available data to support the assessment of such measures1 including the identification of areas in which gaps exist that may require collection of completely new data1 or modifications to existing data sets2 7,b7 current means and methods for the collection of data in an automated manner1 including the identification of areas in which gaps exist that may require new means for data collection or visualization of such data2 and 7,c7 the development of an analysis and assessment methodology framework to make tradeoffs between the measures developed under this paragraph and other metrics related to assessing undue foreign influence on the ,department of ,defense research enterprise1 such as commercial due diligence1 beneficial ownership1 and foreign ownership1 control1 and influence4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,g7 ,a description of the status of the measures of effectiveness and performance described in subsection 7c77#aa7 for the period covered by such report1 including an analytical assessment of the impact of such measures on the goals of the initiative4 4 #acif4 ,modification of authority for certain payments to redress injury and loss ,section #abac7;h7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgca note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 and moving such clauses1 as redesignated1 two ems to the right2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#a7 as subparagraph 7,a7 and moving such subparagraph1 as redesignated1 two ems to the right2 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 ,a description of any denied or refused ex gratia payment or request1 including-- 7i7 the date on which any such request was made2 7ii7 the steps the ,department of ,defense has taken to respond to the request2 7iii7 in the case of a refused payment1 the reason for such refusal1 if known2 and 7iv7 any other reason for which a payment was not offered or made4 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as subparagraph 7,c7 and moving such subparagraph1 as redesignated1 two ems to the right2 7#e7 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,public availability 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits each report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make the report available to the public in an electronic format4 7,b7 ,privacy ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall exclude from each report made available to the public under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 confidential or personally identifiable information pertaining to specific payment recipients so as to ensure the safety and privacy of such recipients2 and 7ii7 any confidential or classified information that would undermine ,department of ,defense operational security4 4 #acig4 ,modification of authority for cooperation on directed energy capabilities 7a7 ,program authorization ,section #abhj of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cihb2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by inserting acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 after the ,secretary of ,defense12 and 7,b7 by striking may establish a program and inserting is authorized2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,notification 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an assessment detailing-- 7,a7 the most promising directed energy missile defense technologies available for co-development with the ,government of ,israel2 7,b7 any risks relating to the implementation of a directed energy missile defense technology co-development program with the ,government of ,israel2 7,c7 an anticipated spending plan for fiscal year #bjbd funding authorized by the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd to carry out this section2 and 7,d7 initial projections for likely funding requirements to carry out a directed energy missile defense technology co-development program with the ,government of ,israel over the five fiscal years beginning after the date of the enactment of that ,act1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this subsection1 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 4 7b7 ,additional funding ,the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd by section #dbja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for ,advanced ,component ,development and ,prototypes is hereby increased by #be1jjj1jjj1 with the amount of the increase to be available for ,israeli ,cooperative ,programs 7,,pe #jfjciac;,c74 7c7 ,offset ,the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd by section #dbja for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for the ,air ,force is hereby decreased by #be1jjj1jjj1 with the amount of the decrease to be taken from the amounts available for ,,vc-#be;,b 7,,pe #jdjacai;,f74 #acih4 ,modification of ,arctic ,security ,initiative ,section #ajij7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aibg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,secretary may and inserting the ,secretary shall2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking ,if the ,initiative is established and inserting ,on the establishment of the ,initiative4 #acii4 ,termination of authorization of non-conventional assisted recovery capabilities ,section #idc7;g7 of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #degh7 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,termination ,the authority under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbc4 4 #acii;,a4 ,extension of prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen ,section #abgc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #afii7 is amended to read as follows3 #abgc4 ,prohibition on in-flight refueling to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen ,for the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 the ,department of ,defense may not provide in-flight refueling pursuant to section #bcdb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other applicable statutory authority1 to non-,united ,states aircraft that engage in hostilities in the ongoing civil war in ,yemen unless and until a declaration of war or a specific statutory authorization for such use of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces has been enacted4 4 #acii;,b4 ,extension of ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation ,section #abgi7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #acii;,c4 ,prohibition on delegation of authority to designate foreign partner forces as eligible for the provision of collective self-defense support by ,united ,states ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,the authority to designate foreign partner forces as eligible for the provision of collective self-defense support by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces may not be delegated below the ,secretary of ,defense4 7b7 ,review ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall review existing designations of foreign partner forces as eligible for the provision of collective self-defense support by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and provide the congressional defense committees with a certification with respect to whether each such designation remains valid4 7c7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that there are compelling circumstances that necessitate the waiver of such prohibition4 7#b7 ,notice ,not later than #dh hours after the ,secretary exercises the waiver authority under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notice of the waiver1 which shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the compelling circumstances that necessitated the wavier2 7,b7 a description of the ,united ,states national security interests served by the waiver2 7,c7 an identification of any named operation related to the waiver2 and 7,d7 an articulation of any temporal1 geographic1 or other limitations on the waiver4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as invalidating a designation of foreign partner forces as eligible for the provision of collective self-defense support by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that is in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,collective self-defense defined ,in this section1 the term collective self-defense means the use of ,united ,states military force to defend designated foreign partner forces1 their facilities1 and their property4 #acii;,d4 ,participation by military departments in interoperability programs with military forces of ,australia1 ,canada1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,kingdom 7a7 ,in general ,section #abgd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcej;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,administration of the ,american1 ,british1 ,canadian1 and ,australian ,armies' ,program and inserting ,participation by military departments in interoperability programs with military forces of ,australia1 ,canada1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,kingdom2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting a military department of after the participation by2 and 7,b7 by striking the land-force program known as the ,american1 ,british1 ,canadian1 and ,australian ,armies' ,program and inserting an interoperability program with the military forces of one or more participating countries specified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,the table of contents of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #afcb7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abgd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abgd4 ,participation by military departments in interoperability programs with military forces of ,australia1 ,canada1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,kingdom4 4 7#b7 ,the table of contents for title ,,xii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #aigg7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abgd and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #abgd4 ,participation by military departments in interoperability programs with military forces of ,australia1 ,canada1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,kingdom4 4 #acii;,e4 ,cooperation with allies and partners in ,middle ,east on development of integrated regional cybersecurity architecture 7a7 ,cooperation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 using existing authorities and in consultation with the head of any other ,federal agency1 as appropriate1 shall seek to cooperate with allies and partners in the ,middle ,east with respect to developing an integrated regional cybersecurity architecture and deepening military cybersecurity partnerships to defend military networks1 infrastructure1 and systems against hostile cyber activity4 7#b7 ,protection of sensitive information ,any activity carried out under paragraph 7#a7shall be conducted in a manner that-- 7,a7 is consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods2 and 7,b7 appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,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 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy for cooperation with allies and partners in the ,middle ,east to develop an integrated regional cybersecurity architecture to defend military networks1 infrastructure1 and systems against hostile cyber activity4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the threat landscape of cyberattacks1 military networks1 infrastructure1 and systems against allies and partners within the ,middle ,east4 7,b7 ,a description of current efforts to share1 between the ,united ,states and allies and partners within the ,middle ,east1 indicators and warnings1 tactics1 techniques1 procedures1 threat signatures1 planning efforts1 training1 and other similar information about cyber threats4 7,c7 ,an analysis of current bilateral and multilateral defense protocols protecting military networks1 infrastructure1 and systems and sharing sensitive cyber threat information between the ,united ,states and allies and partners in the ,middle ,east4 7,d7 ,an assessment of whether a multinational integrated military cybersecurity partnership1 including establishing a center in the ,middle ,east to facilitate such activities1 would improve collective security in the ,middle ,east4 7,e7 ,an assessment of gaps in ally and partner capabilities that would have to be remedied in order to establish such a center4 7,f7 ,a description of any prior or ongoing effort to engage allies and partners in the ,middle ,east in establishing-- 7i7 a multinational integrated cybersecurity partnership or other bilateral or multilateral defensive cybersecurity information sharing and training partnership2 or 7ii7 other cooperative defensive cybersecurity measures4 7,g7 ,an identification of elements of a potential multinational military cybersecurity partnership1 or other bilateral or multilateral defensive cybersecurity measures1 that-- 7i7 can be acquired and operated by specified foreign partners within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,central ,command2 7ii7 can only be provided and operated by the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 can be provided by a third party entity contracted by the ,united ,states ,central ,command jointly with specified foreign partners4 7,h7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 7#c7 ,form ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 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 ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acii;,f4 ,foreign ,advance ,acquisition ,account 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish1 within the ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund established pursuant to chapter #e of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgie et seq471 an account1 to be known as the ,foreign ,advance ,acquisition ,account 7in this section referred to as the ,account71 that shall be maintained separately from other accounts and used to accelerate the production of ,united ,states-produced end items in reasonable anticipation of the sale of such end items through the foreign military sales or direct commercial sales processes4 7b7 ,use of funds ,amounts in the ,account shall be made available to the ,secretary of ,defense for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,to finance the acquisition1 using the procedures of the ,special ,defense ,acquisition ,fund1 of defense articles and services in advance of the transfer of such articles and services to covered countries through the foreign military sales process4 7#b7 ,to provide a mechanism for covered countries to contribute funds1 including before the completion of a letter of offer under the procedures of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq471 for the acquisition of such defense articles and services4 7#c7 ,to pay for storage1 maintenance1 and other costs related to the storage1 preservation1 and preparation for transfer of defense articles and services acquired using amounts in the ,account prior to their transfer1 and to pay for the administrative costs of the ,department of ,defense incurred in the acquisition of such items to the extent not reimbursed pursuant to section #dc7;b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgib7;b774 7c7 ,contributions from covered countries ,the ,secretary of ,defense may accept contributions of amounts to the ,account from any foreign person1 entity1 or government of a covered country4 7d7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,applicability of other law ,defense articles and services acquired by the ,secretary of ,defense using amounts in the ,account may not be transferred to any foreign country unless such transfer is authorized by the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq471 the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq471 or other applicable law4 7#b7 ,previously denied funds ,amounts in the ,account may not be expended1 in whole or in part1 by or for the benefit of the ,department of ,defense for a purpose for which ,congress has previously denied funds4 7#c7 ,additional limitation ,amounts in the ,account may not be used to acquire items or services for the sole benefit of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than #fj days after the date on which each fiscal year ends1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the use of the ,account that includes1 for such fiscal year-- 7#a7 an identification of each covered country that contributed to the ,account2 7#b7 the amount deposited into the ,account by each such covered country2 and 7#c7 for each such covered country1 the designated defense articles or services acquired or to be acquired4 7f7 ,quarterly report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the use of the ,account that includes1 for each transaction-- 7#a7 a description of the transaction2 7#b7 the amount of the transaction2 7#c7 the covered country concerned2 7#d7 an identification of any storage1 maintenance1 or other costs associated with the transaction2 and 7#e7 the anticipated date of delivery of the applicable defense articles or services4 7g7 ,termination ,the authority under subsection 7b7 to use funds in the ,account shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or impair the responsibilities conferred on the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of ,defense under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 or the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq474 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,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 7#b7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means-- 7,a7 a country1 other than the ,united ,states1 that is a participant in the security partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states 7commonly known as the ,,aukus partnership72 7,b7 a member country of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 and 7,c7 any other country1 as designated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #acii;,g4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for travel expenses1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense submits-- 7#a7 the implementation plan required by section #ajhg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhjb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afa note7 relating to the requirement of such section to establish a joint force headquarters in the area of operations of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command to serve as an operational command2 7#b7 the plan required by section #accb7;g77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bjjh7 relating to strategic competition in the areas of responsibility of ,united ,states ,southern ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 and 7#c7 the strategy and posture review required by section #afca7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agdc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cig note7 relating to operations in the information environment4 #acii;,h4 ,plans related to rapid transfer of certain missiles and defense capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development and ,acquisition shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan to prepare ,navy ,harpoon block ,,ic missiles in a sundown1 deep stow1 or demilitarized condition code 7including missiles removed from ,navy surface ships7 for rapid transfer to allies and security partners in the ,united ,states ,european ,command and ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command areas of responsibility1 if so ordered2 and 7#b7 establish a plan that would enable the rapid transfer of additional enhanced coastal defense capabilities that have tactical significance in assisting partners and allies in reclaiming sovereign territory1 deterring maritime resupply of illegally seized territory1 or aiding in preventing an amphibious invasion of sovereign territory4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plans required by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a74 #acii;,i4 ,ensuring peace through strength in ,israel 7a7 ,extension of authorities 7#a7 ,war reserves stockpile authority ,section #abjja7;d7 of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-bhg2 #aah ,stat4 #ajaa7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,rules governing the transfer of precision-guided munitions to ,israel above the annual restriction ,section #abge7;e7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cihj2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h note7 is amended by striking on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting on ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,department of ,defense assessment of type and quantity of precision-guided munitions and other munitions for use by ,israel 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,the current quantity and type of precision-guided munitions in the stockpile pursuant to section #abjja7;d7 of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-bhg2 #aah ,stat4 #ajaa74 7,b7 ,the quantity and type of precision-guided munitions necessary for ,israel to protect its homeland and counter ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 or any other armed terror group or hostile forces in the region in the event of a sustained armed confrontation4 7,c7 ,the quantity and type of other munitions necessary for ,israel to protect its homeland and counter ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 or any other armed group or hostile forces in the region in the event of a sustained armed confrontation4 7,d7 ,the quantity and type of munitions1 including precision-guided munitions1 necessary for ,israel to protect its homeland and counter any combination of ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 and any other armed terror groups or hostile forces in the region in the event of a multi-front1 sustained armed confrontation4 7,e7 ,the resources the ,government of ,israel would need to dedicate to acquire the quantity and type of munitions1 including precision-guided munitions1 described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d74 7,f7 ,whether1 as of the date on which the applicable assessment is completed1 sufficient quantities and types of munitions1 including precision-guided munitions1 to conduct operations described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 are present in-- 7i7 the inventory of the military forces of ,israel2 7ii7 the ,war ,reserves ,stock ,allies-,israel2 7iii7 any other ,united ,states stockpile or depot within the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,central ,command1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to disclose to the ,government of ,israel2 or 7iv7 the inventory of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to disclose to the ,government of ,israel4 7,g7 ,the current inventory of such munitions1 including precision-guided munitions1 possessed by the ,united ,states1 and whether1 as of the date on which the applicable assessment is completed1 the ,united ,states is assessed to have sufficient munitions to meet the requirements of current operation plans of the ,united ,states or global other munitions requirements4 7,h7 ,united ,states planning and steps being taken-- 7i7 to assist ,israel to prepare for the contingencies1 and to conduct the operations1 described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d72 and 7ii7 to resupply ,israel with the quantity and type of such munitions described in such subparagraphs in the event of a sustained armed confrontation described in such subparagraphs4 7,i7 ,the quantity and pace at which the ,united ,states is capable of pre-positioning1 increasing1 stockpiling1 or rapidly replenishing1 or assisting in the rapid replenishment of1 such munitions in preparation for1 and in the event of1 such a sustained armed confrontation4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the assessment required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,israeli ,ministry of ,defense1 provided that the ,israeli ,ministry of ,defense agrees to be so consulted4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,department of ,defense assessment ,not later than #ae days after the date on which each ,department of ,defense assessment required by subsection 7b7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on such assessment4 7#b7 ,pre-positioning and stockpile implementation report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report required by paragraph 7#a7 is submitted1 and every #ahj days thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 details the actions being taken by the ,united ,states1 if any1 to pre-position1 increase1 stockpile1 address shortfalls1 and otherwise ensure that the ,war ,reserves ,stock ,allies-,israel has1 and assist ,israel in ensuring that ,israel has1 sufficient quantities and types of munitions1 including precision-guided munitions1 to conduct the operations described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 includes a description of procedures implemented by the ,united ,states1 if any1 for rapidly replenishing1 or assisting in the rapid replenishment of1 stockpiles of such munitions for use by ,israel as may be necessary4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7#d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,consolidation of reports 7#a7 ,section #abgc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bjff7 is amended by striking subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,section #abge of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cigi2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcba;h note7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 #acii;,j4 ,improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforce 7a7 ,responsibilities of ,secretary of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 consistent with the requirements of section #chd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #abji of this ,act-- 7,a7 carry out activities to professionalize1 and increase the resources available to1 the security cooperation workforce so as to enable the streamlining and expediting of the foreign military sales process2 and 7,b7 seek to ensure that-- 7i7 members of the defense acquisition workforce involved in the foreign military sales process are aware of evolving ,united ,states regional and country-level defense capability-building priorities2 and 7ii7 members of the defense acquisition workforce are professionally evaluated using metrics to measure-- 7,i7 responsiveness to foreign partner requests2 7,,ii7 ability to meet foreign partner capability and delivery schedule requirements2 and 7,,iii7 advancement of foreign capability-building priorities described in the guidance updated under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the resources necessary to implement paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 the anticipated costs of new personnel and training to carry out such paragraph2 7,b7 the estimated increase in foreign military sales administrative user fees necessary to offset such costs2 and 7,c7 the feasibility and advisability of establishing1 at the ,department of ,defense level or the military department level1 a contracting capacity that-- 7i7 is specific to the execution of contracts for foreign military sales2 7ii7 is fully funded by the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency using foreign military sales administrative funds so as to ensure that such capacity is dedicated solely to foreign military sales contracting2 7iii7 is monitored by the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency ,chief ,performance ,office1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 to ensure effectiveness in meeting foreign military sales contracting requirements2 and 7iv7 empowers the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 to increase or decrease foreign military sales contracting capacity through the guidance updated under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update1 as necessary1 ,department of ,defense guidance governing the execution of foreign military sales by the ,department to ensure that such guidance-- 7,a7 incorporates the ,national ,security ,strategy and the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 7,b7 is informed by the theater campaign plans and theater security cooperation strategies of the combatant commands2 and 7,c7 is disseminated to the security cooperation workforce and the defense acquisition workforce4 7#b7 ,elements ,the updated guidance required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify-- 7i7 regional and country-level foreign defense capability-building priorities2 and 7ii7 levels of urgency and desired timelines for achieving foreign capability-building objectives2 and 7,b7 provide guidance to the defense acquisition workforce regarding levels of resourcing1 innovation1 and risk tolerance that should be considered in meeting urgent needs4 7c7 ,foreign ,military ,sales ,continuous ,process ,improvement ,board 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a ,foreign ,military ,sales ,continuous ,process ,improvement ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,board7 to serve as an enduring governance structure within the ,department of ,defense that reports to the ,secretary on matters relating to the foreign military sales process so as to enhance accountability and continuous improvement within the ,department1 including the objectives of-- 7,a7 improving the understanding1 among officials of the ,department1 of ally and partner requirements2 7,b7 enabling efficient reviews for release of technology2 7,c7 providing allies and partner countries with relevant priority equipment2 7,d7 accelerating acquisition and contracting support2 7,e7 expanding the capacity of the defense industrial base2 and 7,f7 working with other departments and agencies to promote broad ,united ,states ,government support4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than seven members1 each of whom shall have expertise in the foreign military sales process4 7,b7 ,restriction ,the ,board may not have as a member-- 7i7 an officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7ii7 a member of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,defense acquisition workforce ,the term defense acquisition workforce means the ,department of ,defense acquisition workforce described in chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,security cooperation workforce ,the term security cooperation workforce has the meaning given the term in section #chd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #acii,k4 ,modification of foreign military sales processing 7a7 ,responses 7#a7 ,letters of request for pricing and availability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to ensure that an eligible foreign purchaser that has submitted a letter of request for pricing and availability data receives a response to the letter not later than #de days after the date on which the letter is received by a ,united ,states security cooperation organization1 the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 or other implementing agency4 7#b7 ,letters of request for letters of offer and acceptance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to ensure that an eligible foreign purchaser that has submitted a letter of request for a letter of offer and acceptance receives a response-- 7,a7 in the case of a letter of request for a blanket-order letter of offer and acceptance1 cooperative logistics supply support arrangements1 or associated amendments and modifications1 not later than #de days after the date on which the letter of request is received by a ,united ,states security cooperation organization1 the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 or other implementing agency2 7,b7 in the case of a letter of request for a defined-order letter of offer and acceptance or associated amendments and modifications1 not later than #ajj days after such date2 and 7,c7 in the case of a letter of request for a defined-order letter of offer and acceptance or associated amendments that involve extenuating factors1 as approved by the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 not later than #aej days after such date4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 if-- 7,a7 such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 not later than #e days after exercising such waiver authority1 the ,secretary provides to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives notice of the exercise of such authority1 including an explanation of the one or more reasons for failing to meet the applicable deadline4 7b7 ,expansion of country prioritization ,with respect to foreign military sales to member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 major non-,,nato allies1 major defense partners1 and major security partners1 the ,secretary of ,defense may assign a ,defense ,priorities and ,allocations ,system order rating of ,,dx 7within the meaning of section #gjj4aa of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act774 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,blanket-order letter of offer and acceptance ,the term blanket-order letter of offer and acceptance means an agreement between an eligible foreign purchaser and the ,united ,states ,government for a specific category of items or services 7including training7 that-- 7,a7 does not include a definitive listing of items or quantities2 and 7,b7 specifies a maximum dollar amount against which orders for defense articles and services may be placed4 7#b7 ,cooperative logistics supply support arrangement ,the term cooperative logistics supply support arrangement means a military logistics support arrangement designed to provide responsive and continuous supply support at the depot level for ,united ,states-made military materiel possessed by foreign countries or international organizations4 7#c7 ,defined-order letter of offer and acceptance ,the term defined-order letter of offer and acceptance means a foreign military sales case characterized by an order for a specific defense article or service that is separately identified as a line item on a letter of offer and acceptance4 7#d7 ,implementing agency ,the term implementing agency means the military department or defense agency assigned1 by the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 the responsibilities of-- 7,a7 preparing a letter of offer and acceptance2 7,b7 implementing a foreign military sales case2 and 7,c7 carrying out the overall management of the activities that-- 7i7 will result in the delivery of the defense articles or services set forth in the letter of offer and acceptance2 and 7ii7 was accepted by an eligible foreign purchaser4 7#e7 ,letter of request ,the term letter of request-- 7,a7 means a written document-- 7i7 submitted to a ,united ,states security cooperation organization1 the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 or an implementing agency by an eligible foreign purchaser for the purpose of requesting to purchase or otherwise obtain a ,united ,states defense article or defense service through the foreign military sales process2 and 7ii7 that contains all relevant information in such form as may be required by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a formal letter2 7ii7 an e-mail2 7iii7 signed meeting minutes from a recognized official of the government of an eligible foreign purchaser2 and 7iv7 any other form of written document1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency4 7#f7 ,major defense partner ,the term major defense partner means-- 7,a7 ,india2 and 7,b7 any other country1 as designated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#g7 ,major non-,,nato ally ,the term major non-,,nato ally-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #fdd of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjc772 and 7,b7 includes ,taiwan1 as required by section #abjf of the ,security ,assistance ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bbh2 #bb,u4,s4,c4 #bcbak note74 7#h7 ,major security partner ,the term major security partner means-- 7,a7 the ,united ,arab ,emirates2 7,b7 ,bahrain2 7,c7 ,saudi ,arabia2 and 7,d7 any other country1 as designated by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 #acii,l4 ,ending ,china's developing nation status 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,ending ,china's ,developing ,nation ,status ,act4 7b7 ,finding2 statement of policy 7#a7 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,people's ,republic of ,china is still classified as a developing nation under multiple treaties and international organization structures1 even though ,china has grown to be the second largest economy in the world4 7#b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 to oppose the labeling or treatment of the ,people's ,republic of ,china as a developing nation in current and future treaty negotiations and in each international organization of which the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china are both current members2 7,b7 to pursue the labeling or treatment of the ,people's ,republic of ,china as a developed nation in each international organization of which the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china are both current members2 and 7,c7 to work with allies and partners of the ,united ,states to implement the policies described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to-- 7i7 reports produced by the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7ii7 a waiver exercised pursuant to subsection 7f77#b71 except with respect to any international organization for which the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative is the chief representative of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to-- 7i7 reports produced by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative2 and 7ii7 a waiver exercised pursuant to subsection 7f77#b7 with respect to any international organization for which the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative is the chief representative of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 7,b7 ,exception ,the term ,secretary shall mean the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative with respect to any international organization for which the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative is the chief representative of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,report on development status in current treaty negotiations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that-- 7#a7 identifies all current treaty negotiations in which-- 7,a7 the proposed treaty would provide for different treatment or standards for enforcement of the treaty based on respective development status of the states that are party to the treaty2 and 7,b7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china is actively participating in the negotiations1 or it is reasonably foreseeable that the ,people's ,republic of ,china would seek to become a party to the treaty2 and 7#b7 for each treaty negotiation identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 describes how the treaty under negotiation would provide different treatment or standards for enforcement of the treaty based on development status of the states parties4 7e7 ,report on development status in existing organizations and treaties ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that-- 7#a7 identifies all international organizations or treaties1 of which the ,united ,states is a member1 that provide different treatment or standards for enforcement based on the respective development status of the member states or states parties2 7#b7 describes the mechanisms for changing the country designation for each relevant treaty or organization2 and 7#c7 for each of the organizations or treaties identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 includes a list of countries that-- 7i7 are labeled as developing nations or receive the benefits of a developing nation under the terms of the organization or treaty2 and 7ii7 meet the ,world ,bank classification for upper middle income or high-income countries2 and 7,b7 describes how the organization or treaty provides different treatment or standards for enforcement based on development status of the member states or states parties4 7f7 ,mechanisms for changing development status 7#a7 ,in general ,in any international organization of which the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china are both current members1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 shall pursue-- 7,a7 changing the status of the ,people's ,republic of ,china from developing nation to developed nation if a mechanism exists in such organization to make such status change2 or 7,b7 proposing the development of a mechanism described in paragraph 7#a7 to change the status of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in such organization from developing nation to developed nation4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 with respect to any international organization if the ,president notifies the appropriate committees of ,congress that such a waiver is in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 #acii,m4 ,sharing of information with respect to suspected violations of intellectual property rights ,section #fbh;,a of the ,tariff ,act of #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afbh;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting 1 packing materials1 shipping containers1 after its packaging each place it appears2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 any other party with an interest in the merchandise1 as determined appropriate by the ,commissioner4 4 #acii,n4 ,foreign port security assessments 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,international ,port ,security ,enforcement ,act4 7b7 ,in general ,section #gjajh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking provided that and all that follows and inserting the following3 8if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary certifies that the foreign government or international organization-- 7i7 has conducted the assessment in accordance with subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 has provided the ,secretary with sufficient information pertaining to its assessment 7including information regarding the outcome of the assessment72 and 7,b7 the foreign government that conducted the assessment is not a state sponsor of terrorism 7as defined in section #ccaf7;h74 2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7,a7 to require the ,secretary to treat an assessment conducted by a foreign government or an international organization as an assessment that satisfies the requirement under subsection 7a72 7,b7 to limit the discretion or ability of the ,secretary to conduct an assessment under this section2 7,c7 to limit the authority of the ,secretary to repatriate aliens to their respective countries of origin2 or 7,d7 to prevent the ,secretary from requesting security and safety measures that the ,secretary considers necessary to safeguard ,coast ,guard personnel during the repatriation of aliens to their respective countries of origin4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,state sponsors of terrorism and international terrorist organizations ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may not enter into an agreement under subsection 7f77#b7 with-- 7,a7 a foreign government that is a state sponsor of terrorism2 or 7,b7 a foreign terrorist organization2 and 7#b7 shall-- 7,a7 deem any port that is under the jurisdiction of a foreign government that is a state sponsor of terrorism as not having effective antiterrorism measures for purposes of this section and section #gjaji2 and 7,b7 immediately apply the sanctions described in section #gjaaj7;a7 to such port4 4 #acii,o4 ,legal preparedness for servicemembers abroad 7a7 ,review required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 review the #aj largest foreign countries by ,united ,states ,armed ,forces presence and evaluate local legal systems1 protections afforded by bilateral agreements between the ,united ,states and countries being evaluated1 and how the rights and privileges afforded under such agreements may differ from ,united ,states law2 and 7#b7 brief the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate on the findings of the review4 7b7 ,training required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall review and improve as necessary training and educational materials for members of the ,armed ,forces1 their spouses1 and dependents1 as appropriate1 who are stationed in a country reviewed pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 regarding relevant foreign laws1 how such foreign laws may differ from the laws of the ,united ,states1 and the rights of accused in common scenarios under such foreign laws4 7c7 ,translation standards and readiness ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall review foreign language standards for servicemembers and employees of the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,state who are responsible for providing foreign language translation services in situations involving foreign law enforcement where a servicemember may be being detained1 to ensure such persons maintain an appropriate proficiency in the legal terminology and meaning of essential terms in a relevant language4 ,h ,limitation on withdrawal from ,,nato #acii;,,aa4 ,opposition of ,congress to suspension1 termination1 denunciation1 or withdrawal from ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,the ,president shall not suspend1 terminate1 denounce1 or withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 done at ,washington1 ,,dc1 ,april #d1 #aidi1 except by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 provided that two-thirds of the ,senators present concur1 or pursuant to an ,act of ,congress4 #acii;,,bb4 ,limitation on the use of funds ,no funds authorized or appropriated by any ,act may be used to support1 directly or indirectly1 any decision on the part of any ,united ,states ,government official to suspend1 terminate1 denounce1 or withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 done at ,washington1 ,,dc1 ,april #d1 #aidi1 until such time as both the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives pass1 by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of ,members1 a joint resolution approving the withdrawal of the ,united ,states from the treaty1 or pursuant to an ,act of ,congress4 #acii;,,cc4 ,notification of treaty action 7a7 ,consultation ,prior to the notification described in subsection 7b71 the ,president shall consult with the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives in relation to any initiative to suspend1 terminate1 denounce1 or withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,president shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives in writing of any deliberation or decision to suspend1 terminate1 denounce1 or withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 as soon as possible but in no event later than #ahj days prior to taking such action4 #acii;,,dd4 ,authorization of ,legal ,counsel to represent ,congress 7a7 ,in general ,by adoption of a resolution of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 respectively1 the ,senate ,legal ,counsel or the ,general ,counsel to the ,house of ,representatives may be authorized to initiate1 or intervene in1 in the name of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 as the case may be1 independently1 or jointly1 any judicial proceedings in any ,federal court of competent jurisdiction in order to oppose any action to suspend1 terminate1 denounce1 or withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty in a manner inconsistent with this subtitle4 7b7 ,consideration ,any resolution or joint resolution introduced relating to any action to suspend1 terminate1 denounce or withdraw the ,united ,states from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty and introduced pursuant to section #d7;a7 of this title shall be considered in accordance with the procedures of section #fja7;b7 of the ,international ,security ,assistance and ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf 7,public ,law #id-cbi2 #ij ,stat4 #gfe74 #acii;,,ee4 ,reporting requirement ,any legal counsel operating pursuant to section #abii,r shall report as soon as practicable to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate or the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to any judicial proceedings which the ,senate ,legal ,counsel or the ,general ,counsel to the ,house of ,representatives1 as the case may be1 initiates or in which it intervenes pursuant to section #abii,r4 #acii;,,ff4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subtitle shall be construed to authorize1 imply1 or otherwise indicate that the ,president may suspend1 terminate1 denounce1 or withdraw from any treaty to which the ,senate has provided its advice and consent without the advice and consent of the ,senate to such act or pursuant to an ,act of ,congress4 #acii;,,gg4 ,severability ,if any provision of this subtitle or the application of such provision is held by a ,federal court to be unconstitutional1 the remainder of this subtitle and the application of such provisions to any other person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby4 #acii;,,hh4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle1 the terms withdrawal1 denunciation1 suspension1 and termination have the meaning given the terms in the ,vienna ,convention on the ,law of ,treaties1 concluded at ,vienna ,may #bc1 #aifi4 ,i ,combating global corruption #acii;,,aaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,combating ,global ,corruption ,act4 #acii;,,bbb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,corrupt actor ,the term corrupt actor means-- 7,a7 any foreign person or entity that is a government official or government entity responsible for1 or complicit in1 an act of corruption2 and 7,b7 any company1 in which a person or entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 has a significant stake1 which is responsible for1 or complicit in1 an act of corruption4 7#b7 ,corruption ,the term corruption means the unlawful exercise of entrusted public power for private gain1 including by bribery1 nepotism1 fraud1 or embezzlement4 7#c7 ,significant corruption ,the term significant corruption means corruption committed at a high level of government that has some or all of the following characteristics3 7,a7 ,illegitimately distorts major decision-making1 such as policy or resource determinations1 or other fundamental functions of governance4 7,b7 ,involves economically or socially large-scale government activities4 #acii;,,ccc4 ,publication of tiered ranking list 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall annually publish1 on a publicly accessible website1 a tiered ranking of all foreign countries4 7b7 ,tier #a countries ,a country shall be ranked as a tier #a country in the ranking published under subsection 7a7 if the government of such country is complying with the minimum standards set forth in section #abii,r4 7c7 ,tier #b countries ,a country shall be ranked as a tier #b country in the ranking published under subsection 7a7 if the government of such country is making efforts to comply with the minimum standards set forth in section #abii,r1 but is not achieving the requisite level of compliance to be ranked as a tier #a country4 7d7 ,tier #c countries ,a country shall be ranked as a tier #c country in the ranking published under subsection 7a7 if the government of such country is making de minimis or no efforts to comply with the minimum standards set forth in section #abii,r4 #acii;,,ddd4 ,minimum standards for the elimination of corruption and assessment of efforts to combat corruption 7a7 ,in general ,the government of a country is complying with the minimum standards for the elimination of corruption if the government-- 7#a7 has enacted and implemented laws and established government structures1 policies1 and practices that prohibit corruption1 including significant corruption2 7#b7 enforces the laws described in paragraph 7#a7 by punishing any person who is found1 through a fair judicial process1 to have violated such laws2 7#c7 prescribes punishment for significant corruption that is commensurate with the punishment prescribed for serious crimes2 and 7#d7 is making serious and sustained efforts to address corruption1 including through prevention4 7b7 ,factors for assessing government efforts ,to combat corruption ,in determining whether a government is making serious and sustained efforts to address corruption1 the ,secretary of ,state shall consider1 to the extent relevant or appropriate1 factors such as-- 7#a7 whether the government of the country has criminalized corruption1 investigates and prosecutes acts of corruption1 and convicts and sentences persons responsible for such acts over which it has jurisdiction1 including1 as appropriate1 incarcerating individuals convicted of such acts2 7#b7 whether the government of the country vigorously investigates1 prosecutes1 convicts1 and sentences public officials who participate in or facilitate corruption1 including nationals of the country who are deployed in foreign military assignments1 trade delegations abroad1 or other similar missions1 who engage in or facilitate significant corruption2 7#c7 whether the government of the country has adopted measures to prevent corruption1 such as measures to inform and educate the public1 including potential victims1 about the causes and consequences of corruption2 7#d7 what steps the government of the country has taken to prohibit government officials from participating in1 facilitating1 or condoning corruption1 including the investigation1 prosecution1 and conviction of such officials2 7#e7 the extent to which the country provides access1 or1 as appropriate1 makes adequate resources available1 to civil society organizations and other institutions to combat corruption1 including reporting1 investigating1 and monitoring2 7#f7 whether an independent judiciary or judicial body in the country is responsible for1 and effectively capable of1 deciding corruption cases impartially1 on the basis of facts and in accordance with the law1 without any improper restrictions1 influences1 inducements1 pressures1 threats1 or interferences 7direct or indirect72 7#g7 whether the government of the country is assisting in international investigations of transnational corruption networks and in other cooperative efforts to combat significant corruption1 including1 as appropriate1 cooperating with the governments of other countries to extradite corrupt actors2 7#h7 whether the government of the country recognizes the rights of victims of corruption1 ensures their access to justice1 and takes steps to prevent victims from being further victimized or persecuted by corrupt actors1 government officials1 or others2 7#i7 whether the government of the country protects victims of corruption or whistleblowers from reprisal due to such persons having assisted in exposing corruption1 and refrains from other discriminatory treatment of such persons2 7#aj7 whether the government of the country is willing and able to recover and1 as appropriate1 return the proceeds of corruption2 7#aa7 whether the government of the country is taking steps to implement financial transparency measures in line with the ,financial ,action ,task ,force recommendations1 including due diligence and beneficial ownership transparency requirements2 7#ab7 whether the government of the country is facilitating corruption in other countries in connection with state-directed investment1 loans or grants for major infrastructure1 or other initiatives2 and 7#ac7 such other information relating to corruption as the ,secretary of ,state considers appropriate4 7c7 ,assessing government efforts to combat corruption in relation to relevant international commitments ,in determining whether a government is making serious and sustained efforts to address corruption1 the ,secretary of ,state shall consider the government of a country's compliance with the following1 as relevant3 7#a7 ,the ,inter-,american ,convention against ,corruption of the ,organization of ,american ,states1 done at ,caracas ,march #bi1 #aiif4 7#b7 ,the ,convention on ,combating ,bribery of ,foreign ,public ,officials in ,international ,business ,transactions of the ,organisation of ,economic ,co-operation and ,development1 done at ,paris ,december #ba1 #aiig 7commonly referred to as the ,anti-,bribery ,convention74 7#c7 ,the ,united ,nations ,convention against ,transnational ,organized ,crime1 done at ,new ,york ,november #ae1 #bjjj4 7#d7 ,the ,united ,nations ,convention against ,corruption1 done at ,new ,york ,october #ca1 #bjjc4 7#e7 ,such other treaties1 agreements1 and international standards as the ,secretary of ,state considers appropriate4 #acii;,,eee4 ,imposition of sanctions under ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 should evaluate whether there are foreign persons engaged in significant corruption for the purposes of potential imposition of sanctions under the ,global ,magnitsky ,human ,rights ,accountability ,act 7subtitle ,f of title ,,xii of ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note7-- 7#a7 in all countries identified as tier #c countries under section #abii,q7d72 or 7#b7 in relation to the planning or construction or any operation of the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after publishing the list required by section #abii,q7a7 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the committees specified in subsection 7e7 a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of foreign persons with respect to which the ,president imposed sanctions pursuant to the evaluation under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the dates on which such sanctions were imposed2 7#c7 the reasons for imposing such sanctions2 and 7#d7 a list of all foreign persons that have been engaged in significant corruption in relation to the planning1 construction1 or operation of the ,nord ,stream #b pipeline4 7c7 ,form of report ,each report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing in lieu of report ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 may 7except with respect to the list required by subsection 7b77#d77 provide a briefing to the committees specified in subsection 7e7 instead of submitting a written report required under subsection 7b71 if doing so would better serve existing ,united ,states anti-corruption efforts or the national interests of the ,untied ,states4 7e7 ,termination of requirements relating to nord stream #b ,the requirements under subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b77#d7 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,committees specified ,the committees specified in this subsection are-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 #acii;,,fff4 ,designation of embassy anti-corruption points of contact 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall annually designate an anti-corruption point of contact at the ,united ,states diplomatic post to each country identified as tier #b or tier #c under section #abii,q1 or which the ,secretary otherwise determines is in need of such a point of contact4 ,the point of contact shall be the chief of mission or the chief of mission's designee4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,each anti-corruption point of contact designated under subsection 7a7 shall be responsible for enhancing coordination and promoting the implementation of a whole-of-government approach among the relevant ,federal departments and agencies undertaking efforts to-- 7#a7 promote good governance in foreign countries2 and 7#b7 enhance the ability of such countries-- 7,a7 to combat public corruption2 and 7,b7 to develop and implement corruption risk assessment tools and mitigation strategies4 7c7 ,training ,the ,secretary of ,state shall implement appropriate training for anti-corruption points of contact designated under subsection 7a74 ,j ,international children with disabilities protection #acii;,,aaaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,international ,children with ,disabilities ,protection ,act of #bjbc4 #acii;,,bbbb4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 stigma and discrimination against children with disabilities1 particularly intellectual and other developmental disabilities1 and lack of support for community inclusion have left people with disabilities and their families economically and socially marginalized2 7#b7 organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of persons with disabilities are often too small to apply for or obtain funds from domestic or international sources or ineligible to receive funds from such sources2 7#c7 as a result of the factors described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 key stakeholders have often been left out of public policymaking on matters that affect children with disabilities2 and 7#d7 financial support1 technical assistance1 and active engagement of persons with disabilities and their families is needed to ensure the development of effective policies that protect families1 ensure the full inclusion in society of children with disabilities1 and promote the ability of persons with disabilities to live in the community with choices equal to others4 #acii;,,cccc4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,state4 7#b7 ,eligible implementing partner ,the term eligible implementing partner means a nongovernmental organization or other civil society organization that-- 7,a7 has the capacity to administer grants directly or through subgrants that can be effectively used by local organizations of persons with disabilities2 and 7,b7 has international expertise in the rights of persons with disabilities1 including children with disabilities and their families4 7#c7 ,organization of persons with disabilities ,the term organization of persons with disabilities means a nongovernmental civil society organization run by and for persons with disabilities and families of children with disabilities4 #acii;,,dddd4 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 assist partner countries in developing policies and programs that recognize1 support1 and protect the civil and political rights of and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities1 including children1 such that the latter may grow and thrive in supportive family environments and make the transition to independent living as adults2 7#b7 promote the development of advocacy and leadership skills among persons with disabilities and their families in a manner that enables effective civic engagement1 including at the local1 national1 and regional levels1 and promote policy reforms and programs that support full economic and civic inclusion of persons with disabilities and their families2 7#c7 promote the development of laws and policies that-- 7,a7 strengthen families and protect against the unnecessary institutionalization of children with disabilities2 and 7,b7 create opportunities for children and youth with disabilities to access the resources and support needed to achieve their full potential to live independently in the community with choices equal to others2 7#d7 promote the participation of persons with disabilities and their families in advocacy efforts and legal frameworks to recognize1 support1 and protect the civil and political rights of and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities2 and 7#e7 promote the sustainable action needed to bring about changes in law1 policy1 and programs to ensure full family inclusion of children with disabilities and the transition of children with disabilities to independent living as adults4 #acii;,,eeee4 ,international ,children with ,disabilities ,protection ,program and capacity building 7a7 ,international ,children with ,disabilities ,protection ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be established within the ,department of ,state a program to be known as the ,international ,children with ,disabilities ,protection ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to carry out the policy described in section #d4 7#b7 ,criteria ,in carrying out the ,program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with leading civil society groups with expertise in the protection of civil and political rights of and enjoyment of fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities1 may establish criteria for priority activities under the ,program in selected countries4 7#c7 ,disability inclusion grants ,the ,secretary of ,state may award grants to eligible implementing partners to administer grant amounts directly or through subgrants4 7#d7 ,subgrants ,an eligible implementing partner that receives a grant under paragraph 7#c7 should provide subgrants and1 in doing so1 shall prioritize local organizations of persons with disabilities working within a focus country or region to advance the policy described in section #d4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,of funds made available in fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbi to carry out the purposes of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq71 there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle amounts as follows3 7,a7 #b1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 7#b7 ,capacity-building and technical assistance programs ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by paragraph 7#a71 not less than #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbi should be available for capacity-building and technical assistance programs to-- 7,a7 develop the leadership skills of persons with disabilities1 legislators1 policymakers1 and service providers in the planning and implementation of programs to advance the policy described in section #d2 7,b7 increase awareness of successful models of the promotion of civil and political rights and fundamental freedoms1 family support1 and economic and civic inclusion among organizations of persons with disabilities and allied civil society advocates1 attorneys1 and professionals to advance the policy described in section #d2 and 7,c7 create online programs to train policymakers1 advocates1 and other individuals on successful models to advance reforms1 services1 and protection measures that enable children with disabilities to live within supportive family environments and become full participants in society1 which-- 7i7 are available globally2 7ii7 offer low-cost or no-cost training accessible to persons with disabilities1 family members of such persons1 and other individuals with potential to offer future leadership in the advancement of the goals of family inclusion1 transition to independent living as adults1 and protection measures for children with disabilities2 and 7iii7 should be targeted to government policymakers1 advocates1 and other potential allies and supporters among civil society groups4 #acii;,,ffff4 ,annual report on implementation 7a7 ,annual report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually through fiscal year #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7,a7 the programs and activities carried out to advance the policy described in section #d2 and 7,b7 any broader work of the ,department in advancing that policy4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each program carried out under section #e-- 7,a7 the rationale for the country and program selection2 7,b7 the goals and objectives of the program1 and the kinds of participants in the activities and programs supported2 7,c7 a description of the types of technical assistance and capacity building provided2 and 7,d7 an identification of any gaps in funding or support needed to ensure full participation of organizations of persons with disabilities or inclusion of children with disabilities in the program4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in preparing each report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with organizations of persons with disabilities4 #acii;,,gggg4 ,promoting international protection and advocacy for children with disabilities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress on programming and programs ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 all programming of the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development related to health systems strengthening1 primary and secondary education1 and the protection of civil and political rights of persons with disabilities should seek to be consistent with the policy described in section #d2 and 7#b7 programs of the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development related to children1 global health1 and education-- 7,a7 should-- 7i7 engage organizations of persons with disabilities in policymaking and program implementation2 and 7ii7 support full inclusion of children with disabilities in families2 and 7,b7 should aim to avoid support for residential institutions for children with disabilities except in situations of conflict or emergency in a manner that protects family connections as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,sense of ,congress on conflict and emergencies ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 programs of the ,department and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development serving children in situations of conflict or emergency1 among displaced or refugee populations1 or in natural disasters should seek to ensure that children with and without disabilities can maintain family ties2 and 7#b7 in situations of emergency1 if children are separated from parents or have no family1 every effort should be made to ensure that children are placed with extended family1 in kinship care1 or in an adoptive or foster family4 ,k ,western ,hemisphere ,partnership ,act of #bjbc #acii;,,aaaaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,western ,hemisphere ,partnership ,act of #bjbc4 #acii;,,bbbbb4 ,united ,states policy in the ,western ,hemisphere ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to promote economic competitiveness1 democratic governance1 and security in the ,western ,hemisphere by-- 7#a7 encouraging stronger economic relations1 respect for property rights1 the rule of law1 and enforceable investment rules and labor and environmental standards2 7#b7 advancing the principles and practices expressed in the ,charter of the ,organization of ,american ,states1 the ,american ,declaration on the ,rights and ,duties of ,man1 and the ,inter-,american ,democratic ,charter2 and 7#c7 enhancing the capacity and technical capabilities of democratic partner nation government institutions1 including civilian law enforcement1 the judiciary1 attorneys general1 and security forces4 #acii;,,ccccc4 ,promoting security and the rule of law in the ,western ,hemisphere 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should strengthen security cooperation with democratic partner nations in the ,western ,hemisphere to promote a secure hemisphere and to address the negative impacts of transnational criminal organizations and malign external state actors4 7b7 ,collaborative efforts ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 should support the improvement of security conditions and the rule of law in the ,western ,hemisphere through collaborative efforts with democratic partners that-- 7#a7 enhance the institutional capacity and technical capabilities of defense and security institutions in democratic partner nations to conduct national or regional security missions1 including through regular bilateral and multilateral engagements1 foreign military sales and financing1 international military education and training programs1 expanding the ,national ,guard ,state ,partnership ,programs1 and other means2 7#b7 provide technical assistance and material support 7including1 as appropriate1 radars1 vessels1 and communications equipment7 to relevant security forces to disrupt1 degrade1 and dismantle organizations involved in the illicit trafficking of narcotics and precursor chemicals1 transnational criminal activities1 illicit mining1 and illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing1 and other illicit activities2 7#c7 enhance the institutional capacity1 legitimacy1 and technical capabilities of relevant civilian law enforcement1 attorneys general1 and judicial institutions to-- 7,a7 strengthen the rule of law and transparent governance2 7,b7 combat corruption and kleptocracy in the region2 and 7,c7 improve regional cooperation to disrupt1 degrade1 and dismantle transnational organized criminal networks and terrorist organizations1 including through training1 anticorruption initiatives1 anti-money laundering programs1 and strengthening cyber capabilities and resources2 7#d7 enhance port management and maritime security partnerships and airport management and aviation security partnerships to disrupt1 degrade1 and dismantle transnational criminal networks and facilitate the legitimate flow of people1 goods1 and services2 7#e7 strengthen cooperation to improve border security across the ,western ,hemisphere1 dismantle human smuggling and trafficking networks1 and increase cooperation to demonstrably strengthen migration management systems2 7#f7 counter the malign influence of state and non-state actors and disinformation campaigns2 7#g7 disrupt illicit domestic and transnational financial networks2 7#h7 foster mechanisms for cooperation on emergency preparedness and rapid recovery from natural disasters1 including by-- 7,a7 supporting regional preparedness1 recovery1 and emergency management centers to facilitate rapid response to survey and help maintain planning on regional disaster anticipated needs and possible resources2 7,b7 training disaster recovery officials on latest techniques and lessons learned from ,united ,states experiences2 7,c7 making available1 preparing1 and transferring on-hand nonlethal supplies1 and providing training on the use of such supplies1 for humanitarian or health purposes to respond to unforeseen emergencies2 and 7,d7 conducting medical support operations and medical humanitarian missions1 such as hospital ship deployments and base-operating services1 to the extent required by the operation2 7#i7 foster regional mechanisms for early warning and response to pandemics in the ,western ,hemisphere1 including through-- 7,a7 improved cooperation with and research by the ,united ,states ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention through regional pandemic response centers2 7,b7 personnel exchanges for technology transfer and skills development2 and 7,c7 surveying and mapping of health networks to build local health capacity2 7#aj7 promote the meaningful participation of women across all political processes1 including conflict prevention and conflict resolution and post-conflict relief and recovery efforts2 and 7#aa7 hold accountable actors that violate political and civil rights4 7c7 ,limitations on use of technologies ,operational technologies transferred pursuant to subsection 7b7 to partner governments for intelligence1 defense1 or law enforcement purposes shall be used solely for the purposes for which the technology was intended4 ,the ,united ,states shall take all necessary steps to ensure that the use of such operational technologies is consistent with ,united ,states law1 including protections of freedom of expression1 freedom of movement1 and freedom of association4 7d7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a #e-year strategy to promote security and the rule of law in the ,western ,hemisphere in accordance to this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a detailed assessment of the resources required to carry out such collaborative efforts4 7,b7 ,annual benchmarks to track progress and obstacles in undertaking such collaborative efforts4 7,c7 ,a public diplomacy component to engage the people of the ,western ,hemisphere with the purpose of demonstrating that the security of their countries is enhanced to a greater extent through alignment with the ,united ,states and democratic values rather than with authoritarian countries such as the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 and the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after submission of the strategy required under paragraph 7#a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of the strategy4 #acii;,,ddddd4 ,promoting digitalization and cybersecurity in the ,western ,hemisphere 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should support digitalization and expand cybersecurity cooperation in the ,western ,hemisphere to promote regional economic prosperity and security4 7b7 ,promotion of digitalization and cybersecurity ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 should promote digitalization and cybersecurity in the ,western ,hemisphere through collaborative efforts with democratic partners that-- 7#a7 promote digital connectivity and facilitate e-commerce by expanding access to information and communications technology 7,,ict7 supply chains that adhere to high-quality security and reliability standards1 including-- 7,a7 to open market access on a national treatment1 nondiscriminatory basis2 and 7,b7 to strengthen the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of partner countries2 7#b7 advance the provision of digital government services 7e-government7 that1 to the greatest extent possible1 promote transparency1 lower business costs1 and expand citizens' access to public services and public information2 and 7#c7 develop robust cybersecurity partnerships to-- 7,a7 promote the inclusion of components and architectures in information and communications technology 7,,ict7 supply chains from participants in initiatives that adhere to high-quality security and reliability standards2 7,b7 share best practices to mitigate cyber threats to critical infrastructure from ,,ict architectures by technology providers that supply equipment and services covered under section #b of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja72 7,c7 effectively respond to cybersecurity threats1 including state-sponsored threats2 and 7,d7 to strengthen resilience against cyberattacks and cybercrime4 #acii;,,eeeee4 ,promoting economic and commercial partnerships in the ,western ,hemisphere 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should enhance economic and commercial ties with democratic partners to promote prosperity in the ,western ,hemisphere by modernizing and strengthening trade capacity-building and trade facilitation initiatives1 encouraging market-based economic reforms that enable inclusive economic growth1 strengthening labor and environmental standards1 addressing economic disparities of women1 and encouraging transparency and adherence to the rule of law in investment dealings4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,development ,finance ,corporation1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 should support the improvement of economic conditions in the ,western ,hemisphere through collaborative efforts with democratic partners that-- 7#a7 facilitate a more open1 transparent1 and competitive environment for ,united ,states businesses and promote robust and comprehensive trade capacity-building and trade facilitation by-- 7,a7 reducing trade and nontariff barriers between the countries in the region1 establishing a mechanism for pursuing ,mutual ,recognition ,agreements and ,formalized ,regulatory ,cooperation ,agreements in priority sectors of the economy2 7,b7 establishing a forum for discussing and evaluating technical and other assistance needs to help establish streamlined single window processes to facilitate movement of goods and common customs arrangements and procedures to lower costs of goods in transit and speed to destination2 7,c7 building relationships and exchanges between relevant regulatory bodies in the ,united ,states and democratic partners in the ,western ,hemisphere to promote best practices and transparency in rulemaking1 implementation1 and enforcement1 and provide training and assistance to help improve supply chain management in the ,western ,hemisphere2 7,d7 establishing regional fora for identifying1 raising1 and addressing supply chain management issues1 including infrastructure needs and strengthening of investment rules and regulatory frameworks2 7,e7 establishing a dedicated program of trade missions and reverse trade missions to increase commercial contacts and ties between the ,united ,states and ,western ,hemisphere partner countries2 and 7,f7 strengthening labor and environmental standards in the region2 7#b7 establish frameworks or mechanisms to review and address the long-term financial sustainability and national security implications of foreign investments in strategic sectors or services2 7#c7 establish competitive and transparent infrastructure project selection and procurement processes that promote transparency1 open competition1 financial sustainability1 and robust adherence to global standards and norms2 and 7#d7 advance robust and comprehensive energy production and integration1 including through a more open1 transparent1 and competitive environment for ,united ,states companies competing in the ,western ,hemisphere1 including by-- 7,a7 facilitating further development of integrated regional energy markets2 7,b7 improving management of grids1 including technical capability to ensure the functionality1 safe and responsible management1 and quality of service of electricity providers1 carriers1 and management and distribution systems2 7,c7 facilitating private sector-led development of reliable and affordable power generation capacity2 7,d7 establishing a process for surveying grid capacity and management focused on identifying electricity service efficiencies and establishing cooperative mechanisms for providing technical assistance for-- 7i7 grid management1 power pricing1 and tariff issues2 7ii7 establishing and maintaining appropriate regulatory best practices2 and 7iii7 proposals to establish regional power grids for the purpose of promoting the sale of excess supply to consumers across borders2 7,e7 assessing the viability and effectiveness of decentralizing power production and transmission and building micro-grid power networks to improve1 when feasible1 access to electricity1 particularly in rural and underserved communities where centralized power grid connections may not be feasible in the short to medium term2 and 7,f7 exploring opportunities to partner with the private sector and multilateral institutions1 such as the ,world ,bank and the ,inter-,american ,development ,bank1 to promote universal access to reliable and affordable electricity in the ,western ,hemisphere4 #acii;,,fffff4 ,promoting transparency and democratic governance in the ,western ,hemisphere 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should support efforts to strengthen the capacity and legitimacy of democratic institutions and inclusive processes in the ,western ,hemisphere to promote a more transparent1 democratic1 and prosperous region4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 should support transparent1 accountable1 and democratic governance in the ,western ,hemisphere through collaborative efforts with democratic partners that-- 7#a7 strengthen the capacity of national electoral institutions to ensure free1 fair1 and transparent electoral processes1 including through pre-election assessment missions1 technical assistance1 and independent local and international election monitoring and observation missions2 7#b7 enhance the capabilities of democratically elected national legislatures1 parliamentary bodies1 and autonomous regulatory institutions to conduct oversight2 7#c7 strengthen the capacity of subnational government institutions to govern in a transparent1 accountable1 and democratic manner1 including through training and technical assistance2 7#d7 combat corruption at local and national levels1 including through trainings1 cooperation agreements1 initiatives aimed at dismantling corrupt networks1 and political support for bilateral or multilateral anticorruption mechanisms that strengthen attorneys general and prosecutors' offices2 7#e7 strengthen the capacity of civil society to conduct oversight of government institutions1 build the capacity of independent professional journalism1 facilitate substantive dialogue with government and the private sector to generate issue-based policies1 and mobilize local resources to carry out such activities2 7#f7 promote the meaningful and significant participation of women in democratic processes1 including in national and subnational government and civil society2 and 7#g7 support the creation of procedures for the ,organization of ,american ,states 7,,oas7 to create an annual forum for democratically elected national legislatures from ,,oas member ,states to discuss issues of hemispheric importance1 as expressed in section #d of the ,organization of ,american ,states ,legislative ,engagement ,act of #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-cdc74 #acii;,,ggggg4 ,investment1 trade1 and development in ,africa and ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean 7a7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall establish a comprehensive ,united ,states strategy for public and private investment1 trade1 and development in ,africa and ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 7#b7 ,focus of strategy ,the strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall focus on increasing exports of ,united ,states goods and services to ,africa and ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean by #bjj percent in real dollar value by the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,consultations ,in developing the strategy required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall consult with-- 7,a7 ,congress2 7,b7 each agency that is a member of the ,trade ,promotion ,coordinating ,committee2 7,c7 the relevant multilateral development banks1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury and the respective ,united ,states ,executive ,directors of such banks2 7,d7 each agency that participates in the ,trade ,policy ,staff ,committee established2 7,e7 the ,president's ,export ,council2 7,f7 each of the development agencies2 7,g7 any other ,federal agencies with responsibility for export promotion or financing and development2 and 7,h7 the private sector1 including businesses1 nongovernmental organizations1 and ,african and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean diaspora groups4 7#d7 ,submission to appropriate congressional committees 7,a7 ,strategy ,not later than #bjj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,progress report ,not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the strategy required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,special africa and latin america and the caribbean export strategy coordinators ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall designate an individual within the ,department of ,commerce to serve as ,special ,africa ,export ,strategy ,coordinator and an individual within the ,department of ,commerce to serve as ,special ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean ,export ,strategy ,coordinator-- 7#a7 to oversee the development and implementation of the strategy required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 to coordinate developing and implementing the strategy with-- 7,a7 the ,trade ,promotion ,coordinating ,committee2 7,b7 the ,director ,general for the ,u4,s4 and ,foreign ,commercial ,service and the ,assistant ,secretary for ,global ,markets2 7,c7 the ,assistant ,united ,states ,trade ,representative for ,african ,affairs or the ,assistant ,united ,states ,trade ,representative for the ,western ,hemisphere1 as appropriate2 7,d7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,african ,affairs or the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs1 as appropriate2 7,e7 the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,f7 the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states2 7,g7 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 and 7,h7 the development agencies2 and 7#c7 considering and reflecting the impact of promotion of ,united ,states exports on the economy and employment opportunities of importing country1 with a view to improving secure supply chains1 avoiding economic disruptions1 and stabilizing economic growth in a trade and export strategy4 7c7 ,trade missions to ,africa and ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,commerce and other high-level officials of the ,united ,states ,government with responsibility for export promotion1 financing1 and development should conduct joint trade missions to ,africa and to ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 7d7 ,training ,the ,president shall develop a plan-- 7#a7 to standardize the training received by ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service officers1 economic officers of the ,department of ,state1 and economic officers of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development with respect to the programs and procedures of the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 and the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency2 and 7#b7 to ensure that1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 all ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service officers that are stationed overseas receive the training described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in the case of a country to which no ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service officer is assigned1 any economic officer of the ,department of ,state stationed in that country receives that training4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,finance1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,development agencies ,the term development agencies means the ,united ,states ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation1 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency1 the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture1 and relevant multilateral development banks4 7#c7 ,multilateral development banks ,the term multilateral development banks has the meaning given that term in section #agja7;c77#d7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfbr7c77#d77 and includes the ,african ,development ,foundation4 7#d7 ,trade policy staff committee ,the term ,trade ,policy ,staff ,committee means the ,trade ,policy ,staff ,committee established pursuant to section #bjjb4b of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#e7 ,trade promotion coordinating committee ,the term ,trade ,promotion ,coordinating ,committee means the ,trade ,promotion ,coordinating ,committee established under section #bcab of the ,export ,enhancement ,act of #aihh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dgbg74 7#f7 ,united states and foreign commercial service ,the term ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service means the ,united ,states and ,foreign ,commercial ,service established by section #bcja of the ,export ,enhancement ,act of #aihh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dgba74 #acii;,,hhhhh4 ,sense of ,congress on prioritizing nomination and confirmation of qualified ambassadors ,it is the sense of ,congress that it is critically important that both the ,president and the ,senate play their respective roles to nominate and confirm qualified ambassadors as quickly as possible4 #acii;,,iiiii4 ,western ,hemisphere defined ,in this subtitle1 the term ,western ,hemisphere does not include ,cuba1 ,nicaragua1 or ,venezuela4 #acii;,,jjjjj4 ,report on efforts to capture and detain united states citizens as hostages 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on efforts by the ,maduro regime of ,venezuela to detain ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 regarding the arrest1 capture1 detainment1 and imprisonment of ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents-- 7#a7 the names1 positions1 and institutional affiliation of ,venezuelan individuals1 or those acting on their behalf1 who have engaged in such activities2 7#b7 a description of any role played by transnational criminal organizations1 and an identification of such organizations2 and 7#c7 where relevant1 an assessment of whether and how ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents have been lured to ,venezuela4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but shall include a classified annex1 which shall include a list of the total number of ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents detained or imprisoned in ,venezuela as of the date on which the report is submitted4 ,,xiv ,,cooperative ,,threat ,,reduction #adja4 ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction funds 7a7 ,funding allocation ,of the #cej1iii1jjj authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbd in section #cja and made available by the funding table in division ,d for the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program established under section #acba of the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa71 the following amounts may be obligated for the purposes specified3 7#a7 ,for strategic offensive arms elimination1 #f1hae1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical weapons destruction1 #af1djj1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #ai1djf1jjj4 7#d7 ,for cooperative biological engagement1 #bbh1jcj1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #df1cbd1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administrative ,costs1 #cd1jbd1jjj4 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 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf4 ,,xv ,other authorizations ,a ,military programs #aeja4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd 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 #aejb4 ,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 #bjbd 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 #aejc4 ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbd for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #aejd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbd 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 #aeje4 ,defense ,health ,program ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd 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 #aeaa4 ,recovery of rare earth elements and other strategic and critical materials through end-of-life equipment recycling ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish policies and procedures-- 7#a7 to identify end-of-life equipment of the ,department of ,defense that contains rare earth elements and other 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 materials2 and 7#b7 to identify1 establish1 and implement policies and procedures to recover such materials from such equipment for the purposes of reuse by the ,department of ,defense4 #aeab4 ,improvements to ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7a7 ,purposes ,section #b of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,to the maximum extent practicable and to reduce the reliance of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile program on appropriated funds1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall seek to achieve positive cash flows from the recovery of strategic and critical materials pursuant to section #f7;a77#e74 4 7b7 ,stockpile management ,section #f of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#e71 by striking from excess and all that follows and inserting from other ,federal agencies1 either directly as materials or embedded in excess-to-need1 end-of-life items1 or waste streams22 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking subsection 7a77#e7 or 7a77#f7 and inserting subsection 7a77#f7 or 7a77#g72 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking subsection 7a77#e7 and inserting subsection 7a77#f72 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7g7 7#a7 ,the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall establish a pilot program to use1 to the maximum extent practicable1 commercial best practices in the acquisition and disposal of strategic and critical materials for the stockpile4 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,stockpile ,manager shall brief the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7-- 7i7 as soon as practicable after the establishment of the pilot program under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 annually thereafter until the termination of the pilot program under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,the briefing required by subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall address-- 7i7 the commercial best practices selected for use under the pilot program2 7ii7 how the ,stockpile ,manager determined which commercial best practices to select2 and 7iii7 the plan of the ,stockpile ,manager for using such practices4 7,c7 ,each briefing required by subparagraph 7,a77ii7 shall provide a summary of-- 7i7 how the ,stockpile ,manager has used commercial best practices under the pilot program during the year preceding the briefing2 7ii7 how many times the ,stockpile ,manager has used such practices2 7iii7 the outcome of each use of such practices2 and 7iv7 any savings achieved or lessons learned as a result of the use of such practices4 7#c7 ,the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate effective on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 7h7 ,unless otherwise necessary for national defense1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall implement recovery programs under subsection 7a77#e7 to be cash flow positive4 4 7c7 ,development and conservation of reliable sources 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ae of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#f7 is amended to read as follows3 #ae4 ,development and conservation of reliable sources 7a7 ,duties ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall encourage the development and appropriate conservation of reliable sources of strategic and critical materials-- 7#a7 by purchasing1 or making a commitment to purchase1 strategic and critical materials from reliable sources when such materials are needed for the stockpile2 7#b7 by contracting with facilities located in and owned and controlled by reliable sources1 or making a commitment to contract with such facilities1 for the processing or refining of strategic and critical materials in the stockpile when processing or refining is necessary to convert such materials into a form more suitable for storage or disposition or meeting stockpile requirements2 7#c7 by qualifying facilities located in and owned and controlled by reliable sources1 or qualifying strategic and critical materials produced by such facilities1 to meet stockpile requirements2 7#d7 by contracting with facilities located in and owned and controlled by reliable sources to recycle strategic and critical materials to meet stockpile requirements or increase the balance of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund under section #i2 and 7#e7 by entering into an agreement to co-fund a bankable feasibility study for a project for the development of strategic and critical materials located in and owned and controlled by a reliable source1 if the agreement-- 7,a7 limits the liability of the stockpile to not more than the total funding provided by the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 limits the funding contribution of the ,federal ,government to not more than #ej percent of the cost of the bankable feasibility study2 and 7,c7 does not obligate the ,federal ,government to purchase strategic and critical materials from the reliable source4 7b7 ,additional authorities 7#a7 ,extended contracting authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the term of a contract or commitment made under subsection 7a7 may not exceed ten years4 7,b7 ,preexisting contracts ,a contract entered into before the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd for a term of more than ten years may be extended1 on or after such date of enactment1 for a total of not more than an additional ten years pursuant to any option or options set forth in the contract4 7#b7 ,matters relating to co-funding of bankable feasibility studies ,to the extent authorized by ,congress pursuant to the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 and determined to be required by the ,president pursuant to that ,act1 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager may provide for loans or procure debt issued by other entities to carry out a project for the development of strategic and critical materials under subsection 7a77#e74 7c7 ,proposed transactions included in annual materials plan ,descriptions of proposed transactions under subsection 7a7 shall be included in the ,annual ,materials and ,operations ,plan4 ,changes to any such transaction1 or the addition of a transaction not included in such plan1 shall be made in accordance with section #e4 7d7 ,availability of funds ,the authority of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager to enter into obligations under this section is effective for any fiscal year only to the extent that funds in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund under section #i are adequate to meet such obligations4 7e7 ,bankable feasibility study defined ,in this section1 the term bankable feasibility study means a comprehensive technical and economic study-- 7#a7 of the selected development option for a strategic and critical materials project that includes appropriately detailed assessments of realistically assumed extraction1 processing1 metallurgical1 economic1 marketing1 legal1 environmental1 social1 and governmental considerations and any other relevant operational factors and detailed financial analysis1 that are necessary to demonstrate at the time of reporting that production is reasonably justified2 and 7#b7 that may reasonably serve as the basis for a final decision by a proponent of a project or financial institution to proceed with1 or finance1 the development of the project4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,materials research and development ,section #h7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;g7a77 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking or in its territories or possessions1 and inserting its territories or possessions1 or in a reliable source2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking in order to-- and all that follows through mineral products4 and inserting the following3 in order to develop new sources of strategic and critical materials1 develop substitutes1 or conserve domestic sources and reliable sources of supply for such strategic and critical materials44 7,b7 ,definitions ,section #ab of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following new paragraph 7#c73 7i7 ,the term reliable source mean a citizen or business entity of-- 7,i7 the ,united ,states or any territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 a country of the national technology and industrial base1 as defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,,iii7 a qualifying country1 as defined in section #bbe4jjc of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement4 4 7d7 ,technical amendment ,subsection 7e7 of section #aj of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#a7 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,application of provisions relating to ,federal advisory committees ,section #ajac of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,board4 4 #aeac4 ,authority to dispose of materials from the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,pursuant to section #e7;b7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7b771 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager may dispose of the following materials contained in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile in the following quantities3 7#a7 #h short tons of beryllium4 7#b7 #aed1jdc short dry tons of metallurgical grade manganese ore4 7#c7 #e1jjj kilograms of germanium4 7#d7 #ia1dac pounds of pan-based carbon fibers4 7#e7 ,not more than #a1jjj short tons of materials transferred from another department or agency of the ,united ,states to the ,national ,defense ,stockpile under section #d7;b7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;c7b77 that the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager determines is no longer required for the ,stockpile 7in addition to any amount of such materials previously authorized for disposal74 #aead4 ,beginning balances of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund for audit purposes ,for purposes of an audit conducted under chapter #i;,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,transaction ,fund established by section #i of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h7-- 7#a7 the ending balance of #cac1fcc1dia4ae reported in the ,central ,accounting ,reporting ,system of the ,department of the ,treasury for ,september #cj1 #bjba1 is the ,fund ,balance with ,treasury ending balance on that date2 7#b7 the ,total ,actual ,resources-,collected opening balance for ,october #a1 #bjba1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #dbjajj is #cad1edh1aed4db1 as recorded in official accounting records2 and 7#c7 the ,unapportioned-,unexpired ,authority ending balance for ,september #cj1 #bjba1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #ddejjj is #baf1igf1cjj4fi1 as recorded in official accounting records4 ,c ,other matters #aeba4 ,authority for transfer of funds to joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois 7a7 ,authority for transfer of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by section #adje and available for the ,defense ,health ,program for operation and maintenance1 #agb1jjj1jjj 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 7b7 ,treatment of transferred funds ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 of such section #agjd1 any funds transferred under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as amounts authorized and appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer4 7c7 ,use of transferred funds ,for purposes of subsection 7b7 of such section #agjd1 facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection 7a7 may be used are operations of the ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center1 consisting of the ,north ,chicago ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 the ,navy ,ambulatory ,care ,center1 and supporting facilities designated as a combined ,federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj74 #aebb4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd from the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund the sum of #gg1jjj1jjj for the operation of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 #aebc4 ,modification of leasing authority of ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home 7a7 ,agreements2 approval and notification ,section #aeaa7;i7 of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,act of #aiia 7#bd ,u4,s4,c4 #daa7;i77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 ,before entering into a lease described in this subsection1 the ,chief ,operating ,officer may enter into an agreement with a potential lessee providing for a period of exclusivity1 access1 study1 or for similar purposes4 ,the agreement shall provide for the payment 7in cash or in kind7 by the potential lessee of consideration for the agreement unless the ,chief ,operating ,officer determines that payment of consideration will not promote the purpose and financial stability of the ,retirement ,home or be in the public interest4 7#aj7 ,no further approval by the ,secretary of ,defense1 nor notification or report to ,congress1 shall be required for subordinate leases under this subsection unless the facts or terms of the original lease have materially changed4 4 7b7 ,administration of funds ,section #aeaa7;i77#g7 of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,act of #aiia 7#bd ,u4,s4,c4 #daa7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting an agreement with a potential lessee or after ,the proceeds from2 and 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 to remain available for obligation and expenditure to finance expenses of the ,retirement ,home related to the formation and administration of agreements and leases entered into under the provisions of this subsection44 ,,xvi ,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters ,a ,space activities #afja4 ,acquisition strategy for ,phase #c of the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program 7a7 ,fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi ,with respect to the acquisition strategy for ,phase #c of the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program1 for fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish-- 7#a7 a low-risk launch program1 to be known as ,lane ,one1 that consists of an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity acquisition approach based on not fewer than #bj launches so as to encourage the capabilities of new entrants that have conducted not fewer than one previous launch2 and 7#b7 a launch program1 similar to the ,phase ,two ,national ,security ,assured ,access ,launch program1 to be known as ,lane ,two1 that meets all ,national ,security ,space ,launch requirements1 with full mission assurance1 based on not fewer than #ce launches4 7b7 ,fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi ,with respect to the acquisition strategy for ,phase #c of the ,national ,security ,space ,launch program1 for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an accession launch program1 to be known as ,lane ,two ,a1 using the requirements of the program established under subsection 7a77#b7 based on five launches of ,,gps ,block ,,iiif satellites or satellites the launches of which are complex1 high-energy missions4 #afjb4 ,initial operating capability for ,advanced ,tracking and ,launch ,analysis ,system and system-level review 7a7 ,advanced tracking and launch analysis system 7#a7 ,date for initial operating capability ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7,a7 designate a date for the delivery of the initial operating capability for the ,advanced ,tracking and ,launch ,analysis ,system 7,,atlas72 and 7,b7 notify the congressional defense committees of such date4 7#b7 ,effect of failure to timely deliver ,if the initial operating capability for ,,atlas is not achieved by the date designated under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 terminate the ,,atlas program2 7,b7 designate an alternative program option that provides a comparable capability to the capability intended to be provided by ,,atlas2 and 7,c7 not later than #cj days after such date1 notify the congressional defense committees with respect to-- 7i7 such termination2 7ii7 the designated alternative program option2 7iii7 the justification for selecting such option2 and 7iv7 the estimated time and total costs to completion of such option4 7b7 ,system-level review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into a contract with a federally funded research and development center under which the federally funded research and development center shall1 not less frequently than every #b years through #bjcb1 conduct a review of the space command and control software acquisition program to assess the ability of such program to build a software framework that integrates multiple aspects of space operations to enable the warfighter to command and control space assets in a time of conflict4 7#b7 ,elements ,each review under paragraph 7#a7 shall consider the integration into such software framework of the following3 7,a7 ,sensor data applicable to the command and control of space assets4 7,b7 ,information contained in the ,unified ,data ,library relating to the number and location of space objects4 7,c7 ,the ability to control space assets based on such data and information4 7,d7 ,any other matter the ,secretary considers necessary4 7#c7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the findings of each review under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of any deficiency identified in the review2 and 7,b7 a plan to address such deficiency in a timely manner4 #afjc4 ,department of the ,air ,force responsibility for space-based ground and airborne moving target indication 7a7 ,in general ,the ,department of the ,air ,force shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 serving as the final authority for the tasking of space-based ground and airborne moving target indication systems that-- 7,a7 are primarily or fully funded by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 provide near real-time1 direct support to satisfy theater operations2 and 7#b7 presenting such capability to the combatant commands to accomplish the warfighting missions of the combatant commands under the ,unified ,command ,plan4 7b7 ,milestone development authority ,subject to section #dbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall be the ,milestone ,a approval 7as defined in section #dbaa of such title7 decision authority for space-related acquisition programs for ground and airborne moving target indication collection assets described in subsection 7a7 that are primarily or fully funded within the ,military ,intelligence ,program4 #afjd4 ,principal ,military ,deputy for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration ,section #ijaf7;b77#f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration shall have a ,principle ,military ,deputy for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration1 who shall be an officer of the ,space ,force on active duty4 ,the ,principal ,military ,deputy for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration shall be appointed from among officers who have significant experience in the areas of acquisition and program management4 ,the position of ,principal ,military ,deputy for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration shall be designated as a critical acquisition position under section #agca of this title4 ,in the event of a vacancy in the position of ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration1 the ,principal ,military ,deputy for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration may serve as ,acting ,assistant ,secretary for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration for a period of not more than one year4 4 #afje4 ,use of middle tier acquisition authority for ,space ,development ,agency acquisition program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,space ,development ,agency shall use the middle tier of acquisition authority1 consistent with section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note prec47 and ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4hj1 entitled ,operation of the ,middle ,tier of ,acquisition 7,,mta7 and issued on ,december #cj1 #bjai 7or a successor instruction71 for the rapid fielding of satellites and associated systems for ,tranche #a1 ,tranche #b1 and ,tranche #c of the proliferated warfighter space architecture of the ,space ,development ,agency4 7b7 ,rapid prototyping and fielding ,any tranche of satellites or associated systems developed and fielded under subsection 7a7 shall have a level of maturity that allows such satellites or systems to be rapidly prototyped within an acquisition program or rapidly fielded within five years of the development of an approved requirement4 7c7 ,designation as major capability acquisition 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may designate a tranche described in subsection 7a7 as a major capability acquisition program1 consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4hj1 entitled ,operation of the ,middle ,tier of ,acquisition 7,,mta7 and issued on ,december #cj1 #bjai 7or a successor instruction74 7#b7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #ij days before the date on which a designation under paragraph 7#a7 is made1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall notify the congressional defense committees of the intent to so designate and provide a justification for such designation4 #afjf4 ,special authority for provision of commercial space launch support services 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbgf the following new section3 #bbgf;a4 ,special authority for provision of commercial space launch support services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of a military department1 pursuant to the authority provided by this section and any other provision of law1 may support ,federal and commercial space launch capacity on any domestic real property under the control of the ,secretary through the provision of space launch support services4 7b7 ,provision of launch equipment and services to commercial entities 7#a7 ,agreement authority 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may enter into a contract1 or conduct any other transaction1 with a commercial entity that intends to conduct space launch activities on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 including a contract or other transaction for the provision of supplies1 services1 equipment1 and construction needed for commercial space launch4 7,b7 ,nondelegation ,the ,secretary may not delegate the authority provided in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,agreement costs 7,a7 ,direct costs ,a contract entered into1 or a transaction conducted1 under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a provision that requires the commercial entity entering into the contract or conducting the transaction to reimburse the ,department of ,defense for all direct costs to the ,united ,states that are associated with the goods1 services1 and equipment provided to the commercial entity under the contract or transaction4 7,b7 ,indirect costs ,a contract entered into1 or a transaction conducted1 under paragraph 7#a7 may-- 7i7 include a provision that requires the commercial entity to reimburse the ,department of ,defense for such indirect costs as the ,secretary concerned considers to be fair and reasonable2 and 7ii7 provide for the recovery of indirect costs through establishment of a rate1 fixed price1 or similar mechanism the ,secretary concerned considers to be fair and reasonable4 7#c7 ,retention of funds collected from commercial users ,amounts collected from a commercial entity under paragraph 7#b7 shall be credited to the appropriation accounts under which the costs associated with the contract 7direct and indirect7 were incurred4 7#d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this subsection4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,space launch ,the term space launch includes all activities1 supplies1 equipment1 facilities1 and services supporting launch preparation1 launch1 reentry1 recovery1 and other launch-related activities for the payload and the space transportation vehicle4 7#b7 ,commercial entity2 commercial ,the terms commercial entity and commercial means a non-,federal entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bbgf the following3 #bbgf;a4 ,special authority for provision of commercial space launch support services4 4 #afjg4 ,treatment of ,positioning1 ,navigation1 and ,timing ,resiliency1 ,modifications1 and ,improvements program as acquisition category #a;,d program ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall treat the ,positioning1 ,navigation1 and ,timing ,resiliency1 ,modifications1 and ,improvements program of the ,air ,force 7,program ,element #jfjdbja;,f7 as an acquisition category #a;,d program1 and the authority to manage such program may not be delegated4 #afjh4 ,briefing on classification practices and foreign disclosure policies required for combined space operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the classification practices and foreign disclosure policies required to enable the development and conduct of combined space operations among the following countries3 7#a7 ,australia4 7#b7 ,canada4 7#c7 ,france4 7#d7 ,germany4 7#e7 ,new ,zealand4 7#f7 ,the ,united ,kingdom4 7#g7 ,the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,any other ally or partner country1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the military and national intelligence information required to be shared with the countries described in subsection 7a7 so as to enable the development and conduct combined space operations4 7#b7 ,the policy1 organizational1 or other barriers that currently prevent such information sharing for combined space operations4 7#c7 ,the actions being taken by the ,department of ,defense and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 to remove the barriers to such information sharing1 and the timeline for implementation of such actions4 7#d7 ,any statutory changes required to remove such barriers4 7#e7 ,any other matter1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7c7 ,implementation update ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the implementation of the actions described in subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the congressional intelligence committees 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 #afji4 ,limitation on availability of certain funds relating to selection of permanent location for headquarters of ,united ,states ,space ,command 7a7 ,limitation on availability of funds for military construction projects ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbd for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended for a military construction project 7as described in section #bhja7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for the construction or modification of facilities for temporary or permanent use by the ,united ,states ,space ,command for headquarters operations until the report required under subsection 7c7 is submitted4 7b7 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenditures ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbd to the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for travel expenditures1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the report required under subsection 7c7 is submitted4 7c7 ,report ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the justification for the selection of a permanent location for headquarters of the ,united ,states ,space ,command4 ,b ,nuclear forces #afaa4 ,prohibition on reduction of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd 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 maintenance1 sustainment1 or replacement of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 7#b7 ,ensuring the safety1 security1 or reliability of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 #afab4 ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program silo activity ,the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program shall refurbish and make operable not fewer than #aej silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles at each of the following locations3 7#a7 ,francis ,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,laramie ,county1 ,wyoming4 7#b7 ,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base1 ,cascade ,county1 ,montana4 7#c7 ,minot ,air ,force ,base1 ,ward ,county1 ,north ,dakota4 #afac4 ,matters relating to the acquisition and deployment of the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile weapon system 7a7 ,authority for multi-year procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into one or more multi-year contracts for the procurement of up to #fei ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles and for subsystems associated with such missiles4 7b7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbd1 for advance procurement associated with the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles for which authorization to enter into a multi-year procurement contract is provided under subsection 7a71 and for subsystems associated with such missiles in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7c7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbd is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7d7 ,mandatory inclusion of pre-priced option in certain circumstances 7#a7 ,in general ,if the total base quantity of ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles to be procured through all contracts entered into under subsection 7a7 is less than #fei1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that one or more of the contracts includes a pre-priced option for the procurement of additional ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles such that the sum of such base quantity and the number of such missiles that may be procured through the exercise of such options is equal to #fei missiles4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,base quantity ,the term base quantity means the quantity of ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles to be procured under a contract entered into under subsection 7a71 excluding any quantity of such missiles that may be procured through the exercise of an option that may be part of such contract4 7,b7 ,pre-priced option ,the term pre-priced option means a contract option for a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 that1 if exercised1 would allow the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to procure a quantity of intercontinental ballistic missiles at a predetermined price specified in such contract4 7e7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not modify a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 if the modification would increase the per unit price of the ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missiles by more than #aj percent above the target per unit price specified in the original contract for such missiles under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,modifications to the ,intercontinental ,ballistic ,missile ,site ,activation ,task ,force ,section #afch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 1 who shall report directly to the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command after ,modernization2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d77#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,weapon system ,for purposes of nomenclature and acquisition life cycle activities ranging from development through sustainment and demilitarization1 each wing level configuration of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile shall be a weapon system4 4 #afad4 ,plan for decreasing the time to upload additional warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile fleet 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 shall develop a plan to decrease the amount of time required to upload additional warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile force4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the storage capacity of weapons storage areas and any weapons generation facilities at covered bases1 including the capacity of each covered base to store additional warheads4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the current nuclear warhead transportation capacity of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and associated timelines for transporting additional nuclear warheads to covered bases4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the capacity of the maintenance squadrons and security forces at covered bases and the associated timelines for adding warheads to the intercontinental ballistic missile force4 7#d7 ,an identification of actions that would address any identified limitations and increase the readiness of the intercontinental ballistic missile force to upload additional warheads4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of courses of actions to upload additional warheads to a portion of the intercontinental ballistic missile force4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of initiating immediate deployment of ,w#gh warheads to a single wing of the intercontinental ballistic missile force as a hedge against delay of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile4 7#g7 ,a funding plan for carrying out actions identified in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e74 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees the plan required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,form ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the submission of the plan required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall brief the congressional defense committees on the actions being pursued to implement the plan4 7f7 ,covered base defined ,the term covered base means the following3 7#a7 ,francis ,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,laramie ,county1 ,wyoming4 7#b7 ,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base1 ,cascade ,county1 ,montana4 7#c7 ,minot ,air ,force ,base1 ,ward ,county1 ,north ,dakota4 #afae4 ,tasking and oversight authority with respect to intercontinental ballistic missile site activation task force for ,sentinel ,program ,section #afch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by-- 7#a7 redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 inserting after subsection 7d71 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,delegation of authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 delegate to the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command such tasking and oversight authorities1 as the ,secretary considers necessary1 with respect to other components of the ,department of ,defense participating in the ,task ,force2 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the date of such delegation of authority1 notify the congressional defense committees of the delegation4 4 #afaf4 ,long-term sustainment of ,sentinel ,,icbm guidance system 7a7 ,in general ,prior to issuing a ,milestone ,c decision for the program to develop the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system 7referred to in this section as the ,sentinel71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall certify to the congressional defense committees that there is a long-term capability in place to maintain and modernize the guidance system of the ,sentinel over the full life cycle of the ,sentinel4 7b7 ,certification elements ,the certification described in subsection 7a7 shall include a list of capabilities to maintain and advance-- 7#a7 accelerometers2 7#b7 gyroscopes2 7#c7 guidance computers2 7#d7 specialized mechanical and retaining assemblies2 7#e7 test equipment2 and 7#f7 such other components to ensure the guidance system will be maintained and modernized over the life of the ,sentinel4 #afag4 ,sense of ,senate on ,polaris ,sales ,agreement 7a7 ,findings ,the ,senate finds the following3 7#a7 ,on ,december #ba1 #aifb1 ,president ,john ,f4 ,kennedy and ,prime ,minister of the ,united ,kingdom ,harold ,macmillan met in ,nassau1 ,bahamas1 and issued a joint statement 7commonly referred to as the ,statement on ,nuclear ,defense ,systems71 agreeing that the ,united ,states would make ,polaris missiles available on a continuing basis to the ,united ,kingdom for use in submarines4 7#b7 ,on ,april #f1 #aifc1 ,secretary of ,state ,dean ,rusk and ,her ,majesty's ,ambassador to the ,united ,states ,david ,ormsby-,gore signed the ,polaris ,sales ,agreement1 reaffirming the ,statement on ,nuclear ,defense ,systems and agreeing that the ,united ,states ,government shall provide and the ,government of the ,united ,kingdom shall purchase from the ,united ,states ,government ,polaris missiles1 equipment1 and supporting services4 7#c7 ,the ,,hms ,resolution launched the first ,polaris missile of the ,united ,kingdom on ,february #ae1 #aifh1 and1 in #aifi1 commenced the first strategic deterrent patrol for the ,united ,kingdom1 initiating a continuous at-sea deterrent posture for the ,united ,kingdom that remains in effect4 7#d7 ,the ,polaris ,sales ,agreement was amended to include the ,trident ,,ii 7,d#e7 strategic weapon system on ,october #ai1 #aihb1 in ,washington1 ,d4,c41 through an exchange of notes between ,secretary of ,state ,jonathan ,howe and ,her ,majesty's ,ambassador to the ,united ,states ,oliver ,wright4 7#e7 ,through an exchange of letters in #bjjh between the ,secretary of ,defense the ,honorable ,robert ,gates and the ,secretary of ,state for ,defence of the ,united ,kingdom the ,right ,honorable ,desmond ,browne and under the auspices of the ,polaris ,sales ,agreement1 the ,united ,states ,government and the ,government of the ,united ,kingdom agreed to continue cooperation to design a common missile compartment for the follow-on ballistic missile submarines of each nation4 7b7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that the ,senate-- 7#a7 recognizes the #fjth anniversary of the ,polaris ,sales ,agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,united ,kingdom of ,great ,britain and ,northern ,ireland2 7#b7 congratulates the ,royal ,navy for steadfastly maintaining the ,continuous ,at-,sea ,deterrent2 7#c7 ,recognizes the important contribution of the ,continuous ,at-,sea ,deterrent to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 7#d7 reaffirms that the ,united ,kingdom is a valued and special ally of the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 looks forward to continuing and strengthening the shared commitment of the ,united ,states and the ,united ,kingdom to sustain submarine-based strategic deterrents well into the future4 #afah4 ,matters relating to the nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile 7a7 ,program treatment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall-- 7#a7 establish a program for the development of a nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile capability2 7#b7 designate such program as an acquisition category #a;,d program1 to be managed consistent with the provisions of ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4he 7relating to major capability acquisition72 7#c7 initiate a nuclear weapon project for the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead1 at phase #f4b of the phase #f4,x process 7relating to feasibility study and down select71 to align with the program described in paragraph 7#a72 7#d7 submit to the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration a formal request1 through the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 for participation in and support for the ,w#hj-d ,,alt warhead project2 and 7#e7 designate the ,department of the ,navy as the military department to lead the ,w#hj-d ,,alt nuclear weapon program for the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,initial operational capability ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall take such actions as necessary to ensure the program described in subsection 7a7 achieves initial operational capability1 as defined jointly by the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 by not later than fiscal year #bjce4 7c7 ,limitation ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may not approve a ,full ,rate ,production ,decision or authorize ,full ,scale ,production 7as those terms are defined in the memorandum of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council entitled ,procedural ,guidelines for the ,phase #f4,x ,process and dated ,april #ai1 #bjjj71 for the ,w#hj-d ,,alt program4 7d7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than ,november #a1 #bjbc1 and on ,march #a and ,september #a of each year thereafter1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,navy1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 shall jointly brief the congressional defense committees on the progress of the program described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,each briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of significant achievements of the program described in subsection 7a7 completed during the period specified in paragraph 7#c7 and any planned objectives that were not achieved during such period2 7,b7 for the #ahj-;day period following the briefing-- 7i7 planned objectives for the programs2 and 7ii7 anticipated spending plans for the programs2 7,c7 a description of any notable technical hurdles that could impede timely completion of the programs2 and 7,d7 any other information the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,period specified ,the period specified in this paragraph is-- 7,a7 in the case of the first briefing required by paragraph 7#a71 the #ahj-;day period preceding the briefing2 and 7,b7 in the case of any subsequent such briefing1 the period since the previous such briefing4 7#d7 ,termination ,the requirement to provide briefings under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the date that the program described in subsection 7a7 achieve initial operational capability1 as defined jointly by the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7e7 ,phase #f4,x process defined ,in this section1 the term phase #f4,x process means the phase #f4,x process for major stockpile sustainment activities set forth in the memorandum of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council entitled ,procedural ,guidelines for the ,phase #f4,x ,process and dated ,april #ai1 #bjjj4 #afai4 ,operational timeline for ,strategic ,automated ,command and ,control ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall develop a replacement of the ,strategic ,automated ,command and ,control ,system 7,,saccs7 by not later than the date that the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program reaches initial operational capability4 7b7 ,replacement capabilities ,the replacement required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 replace the ,,saccs base processors2 7#b7 replace the ,,saccs processors at launch control centers2 7#c7 provide internet protocol connectivity for wing-wide command centers of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program2 7#d7 include such other capabilities necessary to address the evolving requirements of the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #afbj4 ,amendment to annual report on the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile1 nuclear weapons complex1 nuclear weapons delivery systems1 and nuclear weapons command and control systems ,section #dib;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,independent assessment by ,united ,states ,strategic ,command 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #aej days after the submission to ,congress of the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall complete an independent assessment of the sufficiency of the execution of acquisition1 construction1 and recapitalization programs of the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration to modernize the nuclear forces of the ,united ,states and meet current and future deterrence requirements4 7#b7 ,contents ,the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall evaluate the ongoing execution of modernization programs associated with-- 7,a7 the nuclear weapons design1 production1 and sustainment infrastructure2 7,b7 the nuclear weapons stockpile2 7,c7 the delivery systems for nuclear weapons2 and 7,d7 the nuclear command1 control1 and communications system4 7#c7 ,routing and submission 7,a7 ,submission to ,nuclear ,weapons ,council ,not later than #ae days after completion of the assessment required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall-- 7i7 submit the assessment to the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council2 and 7ii7 notify the congressional defense committees that the assessment has been submitted to the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4 7,b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council receives the assessment required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,chairman shall transmit the assessment1 without change1 to the congressional defense committees4 4 #afba4 ,technical amendment to additional report matters on strategic delivery systems ,section #die7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 by striking before fiscal year #bjbj and inserting prior to the expiration of 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 #bjaa 7commonly referred to as the ,new ,,start ,treaty72 and 7#b7 by striking #ajdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab and inserting #dib7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code14 #afbb4 ,amendment to study of weapons programs that allow ,armed ,forces to address hard and deeply buried targets ,section #afgd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking on ,use of ,funds2 and 7,b7 by striking none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbc for the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,energy for the deactivation1 dismantlement1 or retirement of the ,b#hc-a nuclear gravity bomb may be obligated or expended and inserting neither the ,secretary of ,defense nor the ,secretary of ,energy may take any action2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking on the use of funds under and inserting in4 #afbc4 ,limitation on use of funds until provision of ,department of ,defense information to ,government ,accountability ,office ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states notifies the congressional defense committees that the ,secretary of ,defense has fully complied with information requests by the ,government ,accountability ,office with respect to the conduct of the study required by section #afeb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bajj74 #afbd4 ,monitoring ,iranian enrichment 7a7 ,significant enrichment activity defined ,in this section1 the term significant enrichment activity means-- 7#a7 any enrichment of any amount of uranium-#bce to a purity percentage that is #e percent higher than the purity percentage indicated in the prior submission to ,congress under subsection 7b77#a72 or 7#b7 any enrichment of uranium-#bce in a quantity exceeding #aj kilograms4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #dh hours after the ,director of ,national ,intelligence assesses that the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran has produced or possesses any amount of uranium-#bce enriched to greater than #fj percent purity or has engaged in significant enrichment activity1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to ,congress such assessment1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7#b7 ,duplication ,for any submission required by this subsection1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may rely upon existing products that reflect the current analytic judgment of the intelligence community1 including reports or products produced in response to congressional mandate or requests from executive branch officials4 ,c ,missile defense #afca4 ,designation of official responsible for missile defense of ,guam ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #affj7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment as the senior official of the ,department of ,defense who shall be responsible for the missile defense of ,guam during the period preceding the date specified in paragraph 7#e74 4 #afcb4 ,selection of a ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency ,subsection 7a7 of section #bje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency ,there is a ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency who shall be appointed for a period of six years by the ,president from among the general officers on active duty in the ,army1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or from among the flag officers on active duty in the ,navy4 4 #afcc4 ,modification of requirement for ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states review and assessment of missile defense acquisition programs ,section #bcb7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #abe ,stat4 #acci71 as amended by section #afhh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aadd7 and section #afdd of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #djfb71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking through #bjbe and inserting through #bjcj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking through #bjbf and inserting through #bjca2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking emerging and inserting other ,department of ,defense missile defense acquisition efforts and related2 7,b7 by striking emerging issues and and inserting emerging issues1 any ,department of ,defense missile defense acquisition efforts1 and any other related issue and2 and 7,c7 by inserting on a mutually agreed upon date before the period at the end4 #afcd4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production 7a7 ,iron dome short-range rocket defense system 7#a7 ,availability of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 not more than #hj1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel to procure components for the ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system through co-production of such components in the ,united ,states by industry of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,agreement ,funds described in paragraph 7#a7 for the ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense program shall be available subject to the terms and conditions in the ,agreement ,between the ,department of ,defense of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,ministry of ,defense of the ,state of ,israel ,concerning ,iron ,dome ,defense ,system ,procurement1 signed on ,march #e1 #bjad1 as amended to include co-production for ,tamir interceptors4 7,b7 ,certification ,not later than #cj days prior to the initial obligation of funds described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7i7 a certification that the amended bilateral international agreement specified in subparagraph 7,a7 is being implemented as provided in such agreement2 7ii7 an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement2 and 7iii7 for system improvements resulting in modified ,iron ,dome components and ,tamir interceptor sub-components1 a certification that the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated successful completion of ,production ,readiness ,reviews1 including the validation of production lines1 the verification of component conformance1 and the verification of performance to specification as defined in the ,iron ,dome ,defense ,system ,procurement ,agreement1 as further amended4 7b7 ,israeli cooperative missile defense program1 david's sling weapon system co-production 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #dj1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel to procure the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system1 including for co-production of parts and components in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry4 7#b7 ,agreement ,provision of funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the terms and conditions in the bilateral co-production agreement1 including-- 7,a7 a one-for-one cash match is made by ,israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts 7as mutually agreed to by the ,united ,states and ,israel72 and 7,b7 co-production of parts1 components1 and all-up rounds 7if appropriate7 in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry for the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system is not less than #ej percent4 7#c7 ,certification and assessment ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a certification that the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points1 technical milestones1 and ,production ,readiness ,reviews required by the research1 development1 and technology agreement and the bilateral co-production agreement for the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system2 and 7,b7 an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement4 7c7 ,israeli cooperative missile defense program1 arrow #c upper tier interceptor program co-production 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #hj1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program1 including for co-production of parts and components in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7,a7 the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points1 technical milestones1 and ,production ,readiness ,reviews required by the research1 development1 and technology agreement for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program2 7,b7 funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 will be provided on the basis of a one-for-one cash match made by ,israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts 7as mutually agreed to by the ,united ,states and ,israel72 7,c7 the ,united ,states has entered into a bilateral international agreement with ,israel that establishes1 with respect to the use of such funds-- 7i7 in accordance with subparagraph 7,d71 the terms of co-production of parts and components on the basis of the greatest practicable co-production of parts1 components1 and all-up rounds 7if appropriate7 by ,united ,states industry and minimizes nonrecurring engineering and facilitization expenses to the costs needed for co-production2 7ii7 complete transparency on the requirement of ,israel for the number of interceptors and batteries that will be procured1 including with respect to the procurement plans1 acquisition strategy1 and funding profiles of ,israel2 7iii7 technical milestones for co-production of parts and components and procurement2 7iv7 a joint affordability working group to consider cost reduction initiatives2 and 7v7 joint approval processes for third-party sales2 and 7,d7 the level of co-production described in subparagraph 7,c77i7 for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program is not less than #ej percent4 7d7 ,number ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 and paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c71 the ,under ,secretary may submit-- 7#a7 one certification covering both the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system and the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program2 or 7#b7 separate certifications for each respective system4 7e7 ,timing ,the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the certification and assessment under subsection 7b77#c7 and the certification under subsection 7c77#b7 no later than #cj days before the funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 for the respective system covered by the certification are provided to the ,government of ,israel4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the 7#c7 ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #afce4 ,modification of scope of program accountability matrices requirements for next generation interceptors for missile defense of the ,united ,states homeland ,section #affh7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and the product development phase after technology development phase each place is appears2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking enter the product development phase and inserting enter the production phase4 #afcf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation until submission of missile defense roles and responsibilities report ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd by section #cja for operation and maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report required by section #afge7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha74 #afcg4 ,integrated air and missile defense architecture for the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,strategy required ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,joint ,integrated ,air and ,missile ,defense ,organization1 develop a comprehensive strategy for developing1 acquiring1 and operationally establishing an integrated air and missile defense architecture for the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7b7 ,strategy components ,at a minimum1 the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,the sensing1 tracking1 and intercepting capabilities required to address the full range of credible missile threats to-- 7,a7 the ,hawaiian ,islands2 7,b7 the island of ,guam and other islands in the greater ,marianas region1 as determined necessary by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7,c7 other ,united ,states territories within the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 and 7,d7 ,united ,states forces deployed within the territories of other nations within such area of responsibility4 7#b7 ,the appropriate balance of missile detection1 tracking1 defense1 and defeat capabilities within such area of responsibility4 7#c7 ,a command and control network for integrating missile detection1 tracking1 defense1 and defeat capabilities across such area of responsibility4 7#d7 ,a time-phased scheduling construct for fielding the constituent systems that will comprise the integrated air and missile defense architecture for such area of responsibility4 7c7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbd1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 and the ,director of the ,joint ,integrated ,air and ,missile ,defense ,organization1 submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report outlining the following with regard to the strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7a73 7,a7 ,the activities conducted and progress made in developing and implementing the strategy over the previous calendar year4 7,b7 ,the planned activities for developing and implementing the strategy in the upcoming year4 7,c7 ,a description of likely risks and impediments to the successful implementation of the strategy4 7#b7 ,termination ,the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the earlier of the following3 7,a7 ,march #ae1 #bjbi4 7,b7 ,the date on which a comprehensive integrated air and missile defense architecture for the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command has achieved initial operational capability1 as determined jointly by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency4 7d7 ,limitations ,of the equipment and components previously procured by the ,department of ,defense for the purposes of constructing the ,homeland ,defense ,radar-,hawaii1 none of such assets may be repurposed for other uses until the first annual report required by subsection 7c77#a7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees pursuant to such subsection4 #afch4 ,modification of ,national ,missile ,defense policy ,section #afha7;a7 of the of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for fiscal year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to-- 7#a7 maintain and improve1 with funding subject to the annual authorization of appropriations and the annual appropriation of funds for ,national ,missile ,defense-- 7,a7 an effective1 layered missile defense system capable of defending the territory of the ,united ,states against the developing and increasingly complex missile threat2 and 7,b7 an effective regional missile defense system capable of defending the allies1 partners1 and deployed forces of the ,united ,states against increasingly complex missile threats2 and 7#b7 rely on nuclear deterrence to address more sophisticated and larger quantity near-peer intercontinental missile threats to the homeland of the ,united ,states4 4 ,d ,other matters #afda4 ,electronic warfare 7a7 ,in general ,part ,i of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #be ,electronic ,warfare ,sec4 #ejj4 ,electronic ,warfare ,executive ,committee4 #ejj;a4 ,guidance on the electronic warfare mission area and joint electromagnetic spectrum operations4 #ejj;b4 ,annual report on electronic warfare strategy of the ,department of ,defense4 #ejj;c4 ,annual assessment of budget with respect to electronic warfare capabilities4 #ejj;d4 ,electromagnetic spectrum superiority implementation plan4 #ejj;e4 ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations4 #ejj;f4 ,evaluations of abilities of armed forces and combatant commands to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions4 #ejj4 ,electronic ,warfare ,executive ,committee 7a7 ,in general ,there is within the ,department of ,defense an ,electronic ,warfare ,executive ,committee 7in this section referred to as the ,executive ,committee74 7b7 ,purposes ,the ,executive ,committee shall-- 7#a7 serve as the principal forum within the ,department of ,defense to inform1 coordinate1 and evaluate matters relating to electronic warfare2 7#b7 provide senior oversight1 coordination1 and budget and capability harmonization with respect to such matters2 and 7#c7 act as an advisory body to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,management ,action ,group of the ,deputy ,secretary with respect to such matters4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,executive ,committee shall-- 7#a7 advise key senior level decision-making bodies of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the development and implementation of acquisition investments relating to electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations of the ,department1 including relevant acquisition policies1 projects1 programs1 modeling1 and test and evaluation infrastructure2 7#b7 provide a forum to enable synchronization and integration support with respect to the development and acquisition of electronic warfare capabilities-- 7,a7 by aligning the processes of the ,department for requirements1 research1 development1 acquisition1 testing1 and sustainment2 and 7,b7 carrying out other related duties2 and 7#c7 act as the senior level review forum for the portfolio of capability investments of the ,department relating to electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations and other related matters4 7d7 ,coordination with intelligence community ,the ,executive ,committee1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 shall coordinate with the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 to generate requirements1 facilitate collaboration1 establish interfaces1 and align efforts of the ,department of ,defense with respect to electronic warfare capability and acquisition with efforts of the intelligence community relating to electronic warfare capability and acquisition in areas of dependency or mutual interest between the ,department and the intelligence community4 7e7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,frequency ,the ,executive ,committee shall hold meetings not less frequently than quarterly and as necessary to address particular issues4 7#b7 ,form ,the ,executive ,committee may hold meetings by videoconference4 7f7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,executive ,committee shall be composed of the following principal members3 7,a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7,b7 ,the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7,c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7,d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7,e7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7,f7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7,g7 ,such other ,federal officers or employees as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate1 consistent with other authorities of the ,department of ,defense and publications of the ,joint ,staff1 including the ,charter for the ,electronic ,warfare ,executive ,committee1 dated ,march #ag1 #bjae4 7g7 ,co-chairs of ,executive ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 or their designees1 shall serve as co-chairs of the ,executive ,committee4 7#b7 ,responsibilities of co-chairs ,the co-chairs of the ,executive ,committee shall-- 7,a7 preside at all ,executive ,committee meetings or have their designees preside at such meetings2 7,b7 provide administrative control of the ,executive ,committee2 7,c7 jointly guide the activities and actions of the ,executive ,committee2 7,d7 approve all agendas for and summaries of meetings of the ,executive ,committee2 7,e7 charter tailored working groups to conduct mission area analysis1 as required1 under subsection 7i72 and 7,f7 perform such other duties as may be necessary to ensure the good order and functioning of the ,executive ,committee4 7h7 ,electronic warfare capability team 7#a7 ,in general ,there is within the ,executive ,committee an electronic warfare capability team1 which shall-- 7,a7 serve as a flag officer level focus group and executive secretariat subordinate to the ,executive ,committee2 and 7,b7 in that capacity-- 7i7 provide initial senior level coordination on key electronic warfare issues2 7ii7 prepare recommended courses of action to present to the ,executive ,committee2 and 7iii7 perform other related duties4 7#b7 ,co-chairs ,the electronic warfare capability team shall be co-chaired by one representative from the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and one representative from the ,force ,structure1 ,resources1 and ,assessment ,directorate of the ,joint ,staff 7,j-#h74 7#c7 ,staff ,the principal members of the ,executive ,committee shall designate representatives from their respective staffs to the electronic warfare capability team4 7i7 ,mission area working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,executive ,committee shall establish mission area working groups on a temporary basis-- 7,a7 to address specific issues and mission areas relating to electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations2 7,b7 to involve subject matter experts and components of the ,department of ,defense with expertise in electronic warfare and electromagnetic spectrum operations2 and 7,c7 to perform other related duties4 7#b7 ,dissolution ,the ,executive ,committee shall dissolve a mission area working group established under paragraph 7#a7 once the issue the working group was established to address is satisfactorily resolved4 7j7 ,administration ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall administratively support the ,executive ,committee1 including by designating not fewer than two officials of the ,department of ,defense to support the day-to-day operations of the ,executive ,committee4 7k7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,february #bh1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,executive ,committee shall submit to the congressional defense committees a summary of activities of the ,executive ,committee during the preceding fiscal year4 #ejj;a4 ,guidance on the electronic warfare mission area and joint electromagnetic spectrum operations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 establish processes and procedures to develop1 integrate1 and enhance the electronic warfare mission area and the conduct of joint electromagnetic spectrum operations in all domains across the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 ensure that such processes and procedures provide for integrated defense-wide strategy1 planning1 and budgeting with respect to the conduct of such operations by the ,department1 including activities conducted to counter and deter such operations by malign actors4 #ejj;b4 ,annual report on electronic warfare strategy of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,at the same time as the ,president submits to ,congress the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,secretary of each of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on the electronic warfare strategy of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,contents of report ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a description and overview of-- 7,a7 the electronic warfare strategy of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 how such strategy supports the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 and 7,c7 the organizational structure assigned to oversee the development of the ,department's electronic warfare strategy1 requirements1 capabilities1 programs1 and projects4 7#b7 ,a list of all the electronic warfare acquisition programs and research and development projects of the ,department of ,defense and a description of how each program or project supports the ,department's electronic warfare strategy4 7#c7 ,for each unclassified program or project on the list required by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 the senior acquisition executive and organization responsible for oversight of the program or project2 7,b7 whether or not validated requirements exist for the program or project and1 if such requirements do exist1 the date on which the requirements were validated and the organizational authority that validated such requirements2 7,c7 the total amount of funding appropriated1 obligated1 and forecasted by fiscal year for the program or project1 including the program element or procurement line number from which the program or project receives funding2 7,d7 the development or procurement schedule for the program or project2 7,e7 an assessment of the cost1 schedule1 and performance of the program or project as it relates to the program baseline for the program or project1 as of the date of the submission of the report1 and the original program baseline for such program or project1 if such baselines are not the same2 7,f7 the technology readiness level of each critical technology that is part of the program or project2 7,g7 whether or not the program or project is redundant or overlaps with the efforts of another military department2 and 7,h7 the capability gap that the program or project is being developed or procured to fulfill4 7#d7 ,a classified annex that contains the items described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 of paragraph 7#c7 for each classified program or project on the list required by paragraph 7#b74 #ejj;c4 ,annual assessment of budget with respect to electronic warfare capabilities ,at the same time as the ,president submits to ,congress the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation as to whether sufficient funds are requested in such budget for anticipated activities in such fiscal year for each of the following3 7#a7 ,the development of an electromagnetic battle management capability for joint electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7#b7 ,the establishment and operation of associated joint electromagnetic spectrum operations cells4 #ejj;d4 ,electromagnetic spectrum superiority implementation plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall be responsible for oversight of the electromagnetic superiority implementation plan4 7b7 ,report required ,concurrent with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following with respect to the electromagnetic superiority implementation plan3 7#a7 ,the implementation plan in effect as of the date of the report1 noting any revisions from the preceding plan4 7#b7 ,a statement of the elements of the implementation plan that have been achieved4 7#c7 ,for each element that has been achieved1 an assessment of whether the element is having its intended effect4 7#d7 ,for any element that has not been achieved1 an assessment of progress made in achieving the element1 including a description of any obstacles that may hinder further progress4 7#e7 ,for any element that has been removed from the implementation plan1 a description of the reason for the removal of the element and an assessment of the impact of not pursuing achievement of the element4 7#f7 ,such additional matters as the ,chief ,information ,officer considers appropriate4 7c7 ,electromagnetic superiority implementation plan defined ,in this section1 the term electromagnetic superiority implementation plan means the ,electromagnetic ,superiority ,implementation ,plan signed by the ,secretary of ,defense on ,july #ae1 #bjba1 and any successor plan4 #ejj;e4 ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations 7in this section referred to as the operational lead7 at the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 which shall report to the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7b7 ,function ,the operational lead shall be responsible for synchronizing1 assessing1 and making recommendations to the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff with respect to the readiness of the combatant commands to conduct joint electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7c7 ,briefings required ,concurrent with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,chairman1 acting through the operational lead1 shall brief to the congressional defense committees on the following3 7#a7 ,progress made in achieving full operational capability to conduct joint electromagnetic spectrum operations and any impediments to achieving such capability4 7#b7 ,the readiness of the combatant commands to conduct such operations4 7#c7 ,recommendations for overcoming any deficiencies in the readiness of the combatant commands to conduct such operations and any material gaps contributing to such deficiencies4 7#d7 ,such other matters as the ,chairman considers important to ensuring that the combatant commands are capable of conducting such operations4 #ejj;f4 ,evaluations of abilities of armed forces and combatant commands to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions 7a7 ,evaluations of armed forces 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter through #bjbi1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,chief of ,space ,operations shall each carry out an evaluation of the ability of the armed force concerned to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions required by each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy4 7,b7 ,the ,joint ,staff-developed concept of operations for electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7,c7 ,the operations and contingency plans of the combatant commands4 7#b7 ,certification required ,not later than ,december #ca of each year in which evaluations are required under paragraph 7#a71 each official specified in that paragraph shall certify to the congressional defense committees that the evaluation required to be carried out by that official has occurred4 7#c7 ,elements ,each evaluation under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,current programs of record1 including-- 7i7 the ability of weapon systems to perform missions in contested electromagnetic spectrum environments2 and 7ii7 the ability of electronic warfare capabilities to disrupt adversary operations4 7,b7 ,future programs of record1 including-- 7i7 the need for distributed or network-centric electronic warfare and signals intelligence capabilities2 and 7ii7 the need for automated and machine learning- or artificial intelligence-assisted electronic warfare capabilities4 7,c7 ,order of battle4 7,d7 ,individual and unit training4 7,e7 ,tactics1 techniques1 and procedures1 including-- 7i7 maneuver1 distribution of assets1 and the use of decoys2 and 7ii7 integration of non-kinetic and kinetic fires4 7,f7 ,other matters relevant to evaluating the ability of the armed force concerned to perform electromagnetic spectrum operations missions described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,evaluations of combatant commands 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter through #bjbi1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 acting through the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations established under section #ejj;e 7in this section referred to as the operational lead71 shall carry out an evaluation of the plans and posture of the combatant commands to execute the electromagnetic spectrum operations envisioned in each of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy4 7,b7 ,the ,joint ,staff-developed concept of operations for electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7#b7 ,elements ,each evaluation under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment1 as relevant1 of the following3 7,a7 ,operation and contingency plans4 7,b7 ,the manning1 organizational alignment1 and capability of joint electromagnetic spectrum operations cells4 7,c7 ,mission rehearsal and exercises4 7,d7 ,force positioning1 posture1 and readiness4 7#c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,december #ca of each year in which an evaluation is required under paragraph 7,a71 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 acting through the operational lead1 shall brief the congressional defense committees on the results of the evaluation4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and at the beginning of part ,i of such subtitle1 are each amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #bd the following new item3 #be4;,electronic ,warfare#ejj 4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ajec of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is repealed4 #afdb4 ,study on the future of the ,integrated ,tactical ,warning ,attack ,assessment ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center-- 7#a7 to conduct a study on the future of the ,integrated ,tactical ,warning ,attack ,assessment ,system 7,,itw_/,,aa72 and 7#b7 to submit to the ,chairman a report on the findings of the center with respect to the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,elements ,the study conducted pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall cover the following3 7#a7 ,future air and missile threats to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the integration of multi-domain sensor data and their ground systems with the existing architecture of the ,integrated ,tactical ,warning ,attack ,assessment ,system4 7#c7 ,the effect of the integration described in paragraph 7#b7 on the data reliability standards of the ,integrated ,tactical ,warning ,attack ,assessment ,system4 7#d7 ,future data visualization1 conferencing1 and decisionmaking capabilities of such system4 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,chairman considers relevant to the study4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 the report submitted to the ,chairman under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#b7 the assessment of the ,chairman with respect to the findings in such report and the recommendations of the ,chairman with respect to modernizing the ,integrated ,tactical ,warning ,attack ,assessment ,system4 #afdc4 ,comprehensive review of electronic warfare test ranges and future capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in consultation with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of any deficiencies in the capacity of the electronic warfare test ranges and future electronic warfare capabilities of the ,department of ,defense relating to current and future global threats1 research and development efforts1 modeling1 and electromagnetic and physical encroachment of the test ranges4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,each electronic warfare test range1 its size1 any distinguishing features1 and its electronic warfare capabilities4 7#b7 ,the electronic warfare capabilities that are best practiced at which range and any encroachment issues between ranges4 7#c7 ,future electronic warfare capabilities and planned acquisitions4 7#d7 ,any modeling the ,test ,resource ,management ,center has done on incorporating future or planned electronic warfare capabilities into the current test ranges4 7#e7 ,any other matter the ,under ,secretary considers necessary4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,under ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the findings of the review required by subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of any deficiency in the electronic warfare test ranges and future electronic warfare capabilities of the ,department of ,defense identified in the review2 and 7#b7 a plan to address any such deficiency in a timely manner4 #afdd4 ,extension of authorization for protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft ,section #acj;i7i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjbc both places it appears and inserting #bjbf4 #afde4 ,addressing serious deficiencies in electronic protection of systems that operate in the radio frequency spectrum 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such actions as the ,secretary considers necessary and practicable-- 7#a7 to establish requirements for and assign sufficient priority to ensuring electronic protection of sensor1 navigation1 and communications systems and subsystems against jamming1 spoofing1 and unintended interference from military systems2 and 7#b7 to provide management oversight and supervision of the military departments to ensure electronic protection of military systems that emit and receive in radio frequencies against modern threats and interference from military systems operating in the same or adjacent radio frequency of ,federal spectrum4 7b7 ,specific required actions ,the ,secretary shall require the military departments and combat support agencies to-- 7#a7 develop and approve requirements1 through the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council as appropriate1 within #bgj days of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 for every radar1 signals intelligence1 navigation1 and communications system and subsystem subject to the ,global ,force ,management process to be able to withstand threat-realistic levels of jamming1 spoofing1 and unintended interference1 which includes self-generated interference2 7#b7 test every system and subsystem described in paragraph 7#a7 at a test range that permits threat-realistic electronic warfare attacks against the system or subsystem by a red team or opposition force at least once every #d years1 with the first set of highest priority systems to be initially tested no later than fiscal year #bjbe2 7#c7 retrofit every system and subsystem described in paragraph 7#a7 that fails to meet electronic protection requirements during testing with electronic protection measures that can withstand threat-realistic jamming1 spoofing1 and unintended interference within #c years from the date of the testing1 and to retest such systems and subsystems within #d years of the initial failed test2 7#d7 survey1 identify1 and test available technology that can be practically and affordably retro-fitted on the systems described in paragraph 7#a7 and which provides robust protection against threat-realistic jamming1 spoofing1 and unintended interference2 and 7#e7 design and build electronic protection into ongoing and future development programs to withstand expected jamming and spoofing threats and unintended interference4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may establish a process for issuing waivers on a case-by-case basis for the testing requirement established in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 and for the retrofit requirement established in paragraph 7#c7 of such subsection4 7d7 ,annual reports ,each fiscal year1 coinciding with the submission of the ,president's budget request to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 through fiscal year #bjcj1 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall submit to the ,electronic ,warfare ,executive ,committee1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a comprehensive annual report aggregating reporting from the military departments and combat support agencies that describes-- 7#a7 the implementation of the requirements of this section2 7#b7 the systems subject to testing in the previous year and the results of such tests1 including a description of the requirements for electronic protection established for the tested systems2 and 7#c7 each waiver issued in the previous year with respect to such requirements1 together with a detailed rationale for the waiver and a plan for addressing the basis for the waiver request4 #afdf4 ,funding limitation on certain unreported programs 7a7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd may be obligated or expended1 directly or indirectly1 in part or in whole1 for1 on1 in relation to1 or in support of activities involving unidentified anomalous phenomena protected under any form of special access or restricted access limitations that have not been formally1 officially1 explicitly1 and specifically described1 explained1 and justified to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 congressional leadership1 and the ,director1 including for any activities relating to the following3 7#a7 ,recruiting1 employing1 training1 equipping1 and operations of1 and providing security for1 ,government or contractor personnel with a primary1 secondary1 or contingency mission of capturing1 recovering1 and securing unidentified anomalous phenomena craft or pieces and components of such craft4 7#b7 ,analyzing such craft or pieces or components thereof1 including for the purpose of determining properties1 material composition1 method of manufacture1 origin1 characteristics1 usage and application1 performance1 operational modalities1 or reverse engineering of such craft or component technology4 7#c7 ,managing and providing security for protecting activities and information relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena from disclosure or compromise4 7#d7 ,actions relating to reverse engineering or replicating unidentified anomalous phenomena technology or performance based on analysis of materials or sensor and observational information associated with unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#e7 ,the development of propulsion technology1 or aerospace craft that uses propulsion technology1 systems1 or subsystems that is based on or derived from or inspired by inspection1 analysis1 or reverse engineering of recovered unidentified anomalous phenomena craft or materials4 7#f7 ,any aerospace craft that uses propulsion technology other than chemical propellants1 solar power1 and electric ion thrust4 7b7 ,notification and reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,any person currently or formerly under contract with the ,federal ,government that has in their possession material or information provided by or derived from the ,federal ,government relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena that formerly or currently is protected by any form of special access or restricted access shall-- 7,a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 notify the ,director of such possession2 and 7,b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 make available to the ,director for assessment1 analysis1 and inspection-- 7i7 all such material and information2 and 7ii7 a comprehensive list of all non-earth origin or exotic unidentified anomalous phenomena materiel4 7#b7 ,protections ,the provision of notice and the making available of material and information under paragraph 7#a7 shall be treated as an authorized disclosure under section #afgc7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc;b74 7c7 ,limitation regarding independent research and development ,consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction ,number #cbjd4ja 7dated ,august #bj1 #bjad1 incorporating change #b1 dated ,july #i1 #bjbj2 relating to ,department policy for oversight of independent research and development71 independent research and development funding relating to material or information described in subsection 7a7 shall not be allowable as indirect expenses for purposes of contracts covered by such instruction1 unless such material and information is made available to the ,director in accordance with subsection 7b74 7d7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director has received a notification under subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7b77#a7 or information or material under paragraph 7,b7 of such subsection1 the ,director shall provide a written notification of such receipt to the appropriate committees of ,congress and congressional leadership4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term congressional leadership means-- 7,a7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,b7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office4 7#d7 ,the term unidentified anomalous phenomena has the meaning given such term in section #afhc7n7of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7n771 as amended by section #fhjb7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 #afdg4 ,revision of ,secretary of ,defense authority to engage in commercial activities as security for intelligence collection activities 7a7 ,extension of authority ,section #dca7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbc and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,interagency coordination and support ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #dca7;b7 of such title is amended to read as follows3 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 ,director1 and1 where appropriate1 be supported by the ,director2 and 4 ,,xvii ,cyberspace-related matters ,a ,matters relating to cyber operations and cyber forces #agja4 ,measures to enhance the readiness and effectiveness of the ,cyber ,mission ,force 7a7 ,personnel requirements and training for critical work roles ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan to require-- 7,a7 a term of enlistment that is-- 7i7 common across the military departments for critical work roles of the ,cyber ,mission ,force2 7ii7 appropriate given the value of the training required for such work roles2 and 7iii7 sufficient and extensive enough to meet the readiness requirements established by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,b7 tour lengths for personnel in the ,cyber ,mission ,force that are-- 7i7 common across the military departments2 and 7ii7 sufficient and extensive enough to meet the readiness requirements established by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,c7 the military departments to present ,cyber ,mission ,force personnel to the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command who are fully trained to the standards required by the work roles established by the ,commander1 including the critical work roles of the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 prior to their attachment or assignment to a unit of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,d7 obligated service for members who receive the training contemplated in paragraph 7,c7 which is commensurate with the significant financial and time investments made by the military service for the training received2 and 7,e7 facilitation of consecutive assignments at the same unit while not inhibiting the advancement or promotion potential of any member of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 direct the ,secretaries of the military departments to implement the plan developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 establish curriculum and capacity within one or more military departments to train sufficient numbers of personnel from all of the military departments who can effectively perform the critical ,cyber ,mission ,force work roles to achieve the readiness requirements established by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7b7 ,pilot program on acquiring contract services for critical work roles 7#a7 ,pilot program required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall commence a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of acquiring the services of skilled personnel in the critical work roles of the ,cyber ,mission ,force by contracting with one or more persons to enhance the readiness and effectiveness of the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7#b7 ,pilot program duration ,the ,commander shall carry out the pilot program required by subsection paragraph 7#a7 during the three-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program and may1 after such period-- 7,a7 continue carrying out such pilot program after such period for such duration as the ,commander considers appropriate2 or 7,b7 transition such pilot program to a permanent program4 7c7 ,plan on hiring1 training1 and retaining civilians to serve in critical work roles ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan to hire1 train1 and retain civilians to serve in the critical work roles of the ,cyber ,mission ,force and other positions of the ,cyber ,mission ,force to enhance the readiness and effectiveness of the ,cyber ,mission ,force2 and 7#b7 provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,definition of critical work roles of the ,cyber ,mission ,force ,the term critical work roles of the ,cyber ,mission ,force means work roles of the ,cyber ,mission ,force relating to on-network operations1 tool development1 and exploitation analysis4 #agjb4 ,cyber intelligence center 7a7 ,establishment of capability required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a dedicated cyber intelligence capability to support the requirements of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the other combatant commands1 the military departments1 defense agencies1 the ,joint ,staff1 and the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense for foundational1 scientific and technical1 and all-source intelligence on cyber technology development1 capabilities1 concepts of operation1 operations1 and plans and intentions of cyber threat actors4 7b7 ,establishment of center authorized 7#a7 ,authorization ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may establish an all-source analysis center under the administration of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency to provide foundational intelligence for the capability established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,limitation ,information technology services for a center established under paragraph 7#a7 may not be provided by the ,national ,security ,agency4 7c7 ,resources 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall direct and provide resources to the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command within the ,military ,intelligence ,program to fund collection and analysis by the ,national ,security ,agency to meet the specific requirements established by the ,commander for signals intelligence support4 7#b7 ,transfer of activities ,the ,secretary may transfer the activities required under paragraph 7#a7 to the ,national ,intelligence ,program if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence concurs and the transfer is specifically authorized in an intelligence authorization ,act4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander shall-- 7#a7 develop an estimate of the signals intelligence collection and analysis required of the ,national ,security ,agency and the cost of such collection and analysis2 and 7#b7 provide the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the estimate developed under paragraph 7#a74 #agjc4 ,performance metrics for pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners 7a7 ,in general ,the section #cih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7relating to pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners71 as added by section #aeea7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,performance metrics 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall maintain performance metrics to track the results of sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners under a pilot program authorized by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the performance metrics under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,who the cyber capability was used against4 7,b7 ,the effect of the cyber capability1 including whether and how the transfer of the cyber capability improved the operational cyber posture of the ,united ,states and achieved operational objectives of the ,united ,states1 or had no effect4 7,c7 ,such other outcome-based or appropriate performance metrics as the ,secretary considers appropriate for evaluating the effectiveness of a pilot program carried out under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,technical correction ,chapter #ai of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in the table of sections for such chapter by striking the item relating to such section #cih and inserting the following3 #cih;a4 ,pilot program for sharing cyber capabilities and related information with foreign operational partners4 2 and 7#b7 by redesignating such section #cih as section #cih;a4 #agjd4 ,next generation cyber red teams 7a7 ,development and submission of plans ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall direct the appropriate ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense in the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in consultation with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments1 to oversee the development and submission of a plan described in subsection 7b7 to the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation 7,,ot,e7 and the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency 7,,nsa7 for assessment under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,plans described ,the plan described in this subsection is a plan-- 7#a7 to modernize cyber red teams 7,c,r,ts7 with a focus on utilizing cyber threat intelligence and threat modeling to ensure the ability to emulate advanced nation-state threats1 automation1 artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities1 and data collection and correlation2 7#b7 to establish joint service standards and metrics to ensure cyber red teams are adequately trained1 staffed1 and equipped to emulate advanced nation-state threats2 and 7#c7 to expand partnerships between the ,department of ,defense1 particularly existing cyber red teams1 and academia to expand the cyber talent workforce4 7c7 ,assessment ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 review the plan submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 and in doing so shall conduct an assessment of the plan with consideration of the following3 7#a7 ,opportunities for cyber red team operations to expand across the competition continuum1 including during the cooperation and competition phases1 strongly emphasizing pre-conflict preparation of the battlespace to better match adversary positioning and cyber activities1 including operational security assessments to strengthen the ability of the ,department to gain and maintain a tactical advantage4 7#b7 ,the extent to which critical and emerging technologies and concepts such as artificial intelligence and machine learning enabled analysis and process automation can reduce the amount of person hours operators spend on maintenance and reporting to maximize research and training time4 7#c7 ,identification of training requirements1 and changes to training1 sustainment practices1 or concepts of operation or employment that may be needed to ensure the effectiveness1 suitability1 and sustainability of the next generation of cyber red teams4 7#d7 ,the extent to which additional resources or partnerships may be needed to remediate personnel shortfalls in cyber red teams1 including funding for internship programs1 hiring1 and contracting4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue such policies and guidance and prescribe such regulations as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out the plan required by subsection 7a74 7e7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbe1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter until ,january #ca1 #bjca1 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall include in the annual report required by section #aci7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the following3 7#a7 ,the findings of the ,director with respect to the assessment carried out pursuant to subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,the results of test and evaluation events1 including any resource and capability shortfalls limiting the ability of cyber red teams to meet operational requirements4 7#c7 ,the extent to which operations of cyber red teams have expanded across the competition continuum1 including during cooperation and competition phases1 to match adversary positioning and cyber activities4 7#d7 ,a summary of identified categories of common gaps and shortfalls across military department and ,defense ,agency cyber red teams4 7#e7 ,any identified lessons learned that would affect training or operational employment decisions relating to cyber red teams4 #agje4 ,management of data assets by ,chief ,digital ,officer 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense 7,,cdao71 provide data assets and data analytics capabilities necessary for understanding the global cyber-social terrain to support the planning and execution of defensive and offensive information operations1 defensive and offensive cyber operations1 indications and warning of adversary military activities and operations1 and calibration of actions and reactions in great power competition4 7b7 ,responsibilities of chief data and artificial intelligence officer ,the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall-- 7#a7 develop a baseline of data assets maintained by all defense intelligence agencies1 military departments1 combatant commands1 and any other components of the ,department2 and 7#b7 develop and oversee the implementation of plans to enhance data assets that are essential to support the purposes set forth in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,other matters ,the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall-- 7#a7 designate or establish one or more executive agents for enhancing data assets and the acquisition of data analytic tools for users2 7#b7 ensure that data assets in the possession of a component of the ,department are accessible for the purposes described in subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 ensure that advanced analytics1 including artificial intelligence technology1 are developed and applied to the analysis of data assets in support of the purposes described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,semiannual briefings ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and not less frequently semiannually thereafter1 the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall provide the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of this section4 7e7 ,prior approval reprogramming ,after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may transfer funds to begin implementation of this section1 subject to established limitations and approval procedures4 #agjf4 ,authority for countering illegal trafficking by ,mexican transnational criminal organizations in cyberspace 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with sections #abd and #cid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 in coordination with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies and in consultation with the ,government of ,mexico as appropriate1 conduct detection1 monitoring1 and other operations in cyberspace to counter ,mexican transnational criminal organizations that are engaged in any of the following activities that cross the southern border of the ,united ,states3 7,a7 ,smuggling of illegal drugs1 controlled substances1 or precursors thereof4 7,b7 ,human trafficking4 7,c7 ,weapons trafficking4 7,d7 ,other illegal activities4 7#b7 ,certain entities ,the authority provided by paragraph 7#a7 may be used to counter ,mexican transnational criminal organizations1 including entities cited in the most recent ,national ,drug ,threat ,assessment published by the ,united ,states ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 that are engaged in the activities described in 7#a74 7b7 ,cyber strategy for countering illegal trafficking by transnational criminal organizations affecting the security of ,united ,states southern border 7#a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,national ,cyber ,director and the heads of such other ,federal departments and agencies as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy for conducting operations in cyberspace under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the strategy submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the cyberspace presence and activities1 including any information operations1 of the entities described under subsection 7a77#b7 pose to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,a description of any previous actions taken by the ,department of ,defense to conduct operations in cyberspace to counter illegal activities by transnational criminal organizations1 and a description of those actions4 7,c7 ,an assessment of the financial1 technological1 and personnel resources that the ,secretary can deploy to exercise the authority provided in subsection 7a7 to counter illegal trafficking by transnational criminal organizations4 7,d7 ,recommendations1 if any1 for additional authorities as may be required to enhance the exercise of the authority provided in subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,a description of the extent to which the ,secretary has worked1 or intends to work1 with the ,government of ,mexico1 interagency partners1 and the private sector to enable operations in cyberspace against illegal trafficking by transnational criminal organizations4 7,f7 ,a description of the security cooperation programs in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act that would enable the ,secretary to cooperate with ,mexican defense partners against illegal trafficking by transnational criminal organizations in cyberspace4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the potential risks associated with cooperating with ,mexican counterparts against transnational criminal organizations in cyberspace and ways that those risks can be mitigated1 including in cooperation with ,mexican partners4 7,h7 ,a description of any cooperation agreements or initiatives in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act with interagency partners and the government of ,mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations in cyberspace4 7c7 ,quarterly monitoring briefing ,the ,secretary shall1 on a quarterly basis in conjunction with the briefings required by section #dhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing setting forth1 for the preceding calendar quarter1 the following3 7#a7 ,each country in which an operation was conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the purpose and nature of each operation set forth pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the start date and end date or expected duration of each operation set forth pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,the elements of the ,department of ,defense down to ,o-#f command level who conducted or are conducting the operations set forth pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede any standing prohibitions on collection of information on ,united ,states persons4 #agjg4 ,pilot program for cybersecurity collaboration center inclusion of semiconductor manufacturers 7a7 ,establishment of pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of improving the semiconductor manufacturing supply chain by enabling the ,national ,security ,agency ,cybersecurity ,collaboration ,center to collaborate with semiconductor manufacturers in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,program scope ,the pilot program established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall focus on improving the cybersecurity of the supply chain for semiconductor design and manufacturing1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the cybersecurity of design and manufacturing processes1 as well as assembly1 packaging1 and testing4 7#b7 ,protecting against cyber-driven intellectual property theft4 7#c7 ,reducing the risk of supply chain disruptions caused by cyberattacks4 7c7 ,eligibility ,persons who directly support the manufacture1 packaging1 and assembly of semiconductors within the ,united ,states and who provide semiconductor components for the ,department of ,defense1 national security systems 7as defined in section #ceeb7;b7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code71 or the defense industrial base are eligible to participate in the pilot program4 7d7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the pilot program required under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,elements ,the briefing required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,the plans of the ,secretary for the implementation of the pilot program4 7ii7 ,identification of key priorities for the pilot program4 7iii7 ,identification of any potential challenges in standing up the pilot program or impediments to semiconductor manufacturer or semiconductor component supplier participation in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,annual 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter for the duration of the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the progress of the pilot program4 7,b7 ,elements ,each briefing required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,recommendations for addressing relevant policy1 budgetary1 security1 and legislative gaps to increase the effectiveness of the pilot program4 ,for the first annual briefing1 this shall include an assessment of the resources necessary for the pilot to be successful4 7ii7 ,recommendations for increasing semiconductor manufacturer or semiconductor component supplier participation in the pilot program4 7iii7 ,a description of the challenges encountered in carrying out the pilot program1 including any concerns expressed by semiconductor manufacturers or semiconductor component supplier4 7iv7 ,the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the feasibility and advisability of extending or expanding the pilot program4 7v7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,termination ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #agjh4 ,independent evaluation regarding potential establishment of ,united ,states ,cyber ,force and further evolution of current model for management and execution of cyber mission 7a7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,national ,academy of ,public ,administration 7in this section referred to as the ,national ,academy7 for the ,national ,academy 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 ,academy entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy shall conduct an evaluation regarding the advisability of-- 7,a7 establishing a separate ,armed ,force 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 organization approach1 which is based on the ,special ,operations ,command model for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 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 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 the other unified combatant commands2 7,b7 a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force able to devise and implement recruiting and retention policies and standards 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 the other unified combatant commands2 7,c7 the performance and efficacy of the ,armed ,forces to date1 and potential improvements thereto from extending the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 in satisfying the requirements of the combatant commands to enable and conduct operations in the cyber domain through positions aligned to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and other unified combatant commands1 and any expected differences in that performance based on the creation of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force as compared to evolutionary modifications to the current model2 7,d7 the performance and efficacy of the ,armed ,forces to date1 and potential improvements thereto from extending the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 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 the other unified combatant commands1 and any expected differences in that performance based on the creation of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force as compared to evolutionary modifications to the current model2 7,e7 potential and recommended delineations of responsibility between the other ,armed ,forces and a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force and an enhanced model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to network management1 resourcing1 and operations2 7,f7 potential and recommended delineations of responsibility between the other ,armed ,forces and a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force and an enhancement of the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 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 ,forces1 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 ,force and a further evolution of the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,h7 the extent to which each of the other ,armed ,forces 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 ,academy on the establishment of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force and a further evolution of the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 7,j7 the organizing constructs for effective and operationally mature cyber forces of foreign countries and the relevance of such constructs to the potential creation of a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force and a further evolution of the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 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 and the further evolution of the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command that would minimize disruptions to ,department of ,defense cyber operations2 7,m7 the histories of the ,armed ,forces1 including an analysis of the conditions that preceded the establishment of each new ,armed ,force established since #aijj2 and 7,n7 a comparison between the potential service secretariat leadership structures for a ,united ,states ,cyber ,force and the further evolution of the model described in paragraph 7#a7 for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 including establishing the ,united ,states ,cyber ,force within an existing military department1 standing up a new military department1 and evolving the service secretary-like function of the ,principal ,cyber ,advisor in the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7#c7 ,considerations ,the evaluation conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation of how a potential ,united ,states ,cyber ,force dedicated to the cyber domain would compare in performance and efficacy to the current model and a further evolution of the model described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 with respect to the following functions and potential objective end states1 as well as an evaluation of the importance of the functions and potential end states3 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 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 ,generating foundational intelligence in support of cyberspace operations4 7,g7 ,acquiring and providing cyber capabilities in support of cyberspace operations4 7,h7 ,establishing pay parity among members of the ,armed ,forces serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,i7 ,establishing pay parity among civilians serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,j7 ,establishing advancement parity for members of the ,armed ,forces serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,k7 ,establishing advancement parity for civilians serving in and qualified for work roles in support of cyberspace operations4 7,l7 ,developing professional military education content and curricula focused on the cyber domain4 7c7 ,support from federally funded research and development center 7#a7 ,in general ,upon a request from the ,national ,academy1 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 ,academy 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 ,academy access to such personnel1 information1 and resources of the ,department of ,defense as may be determined necessary by the ,national ,academy in furtherance of the conduct of the evaluation under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 if the ,secretary does not provide such access1 or any other major obstacle to such access occurs1 the ,national ,academy shall agree to notify the congressional defense committees not later than seven days after the date of such refusal or other occurrence4 7e7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission to ,congress ,under an agreement entered into between the ,secretary and the ,national ,academy under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the findings of the ,national ,academy with respect to the evaluation under subsection 7b7 not later than #baj days after the date of the execution of the agreement4 7#b7 ,prohibition against interference ,no personnel of the ,department of ,defense1 nor any other officer or employee of the ,united ,states ,government1 may interfere1 exert undue influence1 or in any way seek to alter the findings of the ,national ,academy 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 ,b ,matters relating to ,department of ,defense cybersecurity and information technology #agaa4 ,requirements for deployment of fifth generation information and communications capabilities to ,department of ,defense bases and facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 develop and implement a strategy for deploying private networks1 based on fifth generation information and communications capabilities 7#e;,g7 and ,open ,radio ,access ,network 7,,oran7 architecture1 to military bases and facilities that are tailored to the specific mission1 security1 and performance requirements of those bases and facilities2 7#b7 create a common1 transparent1 and streamlined process for enabling public network service providers of fifth generation information and communications capabilities to gain access to military bases and facilities to provide commercial subscriber services to government and contractor personnel and organizations located on those bases and facilities2 and 7#c7 decide1 on a case-by-case basis or as a common requirement1 whether to contract for-- 7,a7 neutral hosting1 whereby infrastructure and services will be provided to companies deploying private networks and public network services through ,multi-,operator ,core ,network architectures2 or 7,b7 separate private network and public network infrastructure4 7b7 ,international cooperation activities ,the ,secretary may engage in cooperation activities with foreign allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 using an authority provided by another provision of law1 to inform the efficient and effective deployment of ,open ,radio ,access ,network architecture and to implement the strategy required under subsection 7a77#a74 7c7 ,due date for strategy and briefing 7#a7 ,strategy ,the ,secretary shall develop the strategy required in subsection 7a77#a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 and the activities of the ,secretary under such subsection4 7d7 ,definition of ,open ,radio ,access ,network ,the term ,open ,radio ,access ,network means a network architecture that is modular1 uses open interfaces1 and virtualizes functionality on commodity hardware through software4 #agab4 ,department of ,defense information network boundary and cross-domain defense 7a7 ,modernization program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a modernization program for network boundary and cross-domain defense against cyber attacks1 expanding upon the fiscal year #bjbc pilot program and initial deployment to the primary ,department of ,defense internet access points 7,i,a,ps7 managed by the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency 7,,disa74 7b7 ,program phases 7#a7 ,in general ,the modernization program required by subsection 7a7 shall be implemented in phases1 with the objective of completing the program by ,october #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,objectives ,the phases required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following objectives3 7,a7 ,by the end of fiscal year #bjbf1 completion of-- 7i7 a pilot of modernized boundary defense capabilities and initial and full deployment of the capabilities to internet access points managed by the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency2 and 7ii7 the extension of modernized boundary defense capabilities to all additional internet access points of the ,department of ,defense information network 7,,dodin74 7,b7 ,by the end of fiscal year #bjbg1 survey1 pilot1 and deploy modernized boundary defense capabilities to the access points and cross-domain capabilities of the ,secret ,internet ,protocol ,network4 7,c7 ,by the end of fiscal year #bjbh1 survey1 pilot1 and deploy modernized boundary defense capabilities to remaining classified networks and enclaves of the ,department information network4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the pilot and initial deployment under subsection 7b77#b77;,a77i72 and 7#b7 the plans of the ,secretary for the phased deployment to other internet access points and classified networks pursuant to subsection 7b74 #agac4 ,policy and guidance on memory-safe software programming 7a7 ,policy and guidance ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a ,department of ,defense-wide policy and guidance in the form of a directive memorandum to implement the recommendations of the ,national ,security ,agency contained in the ,software ,memory ,safety ,cybersecurity ,information ,sheet published by the ,agency in ,november1 #bjbb1 regarding memory-safe software programming languages and testing to identify memory-related vulnerabilities in software developed1 acquired by1 and used by the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,requirements ,the policy required in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 establish the conditions and associated approval processes under which a component of the ,department may-- 7,a7 contract for the development of custom software that includes open source and reused software written in programming languages that are not classified as memory-safe by the ,agency2 7,b7 acquire commercial software items that use programming languages that are not classified as memory-safe by the ,agency2 7,c7 contract for software-as-a-service where the contractor uses programming languages that are not classified as memory-safe by the ,agency2 and 7,d7 develop software in ,federal ,government-owned software factories programming languages that are not classified as memory-safe by the ,agency2 and 7#b7 establish requirements and processes for employing static and dynamic application security testing that can identify memory-use issues and vulnerabilities and resolve them for software contracted for1 developed1 or acquired as described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #cjj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the policy and guidance developed under subsection 7a74 #agad4 ,development of regional cybersecurity strategies 7a7 ,development of strategies required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and each commander of a geographic combatant command1 develop1 for each geographic combatant command1 a regional cybersecurity strategy to support the operations of such command4 7b7 ,elements ,each regional cybersecurity strategy developed under subsection 7a7 for a geographic combatant command shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description or an outline of methods to identify both nation-state and non-state cyber threat actors4 7#b7 ,processes to enhance the targeting1 intelligence1 and cyber capabilities of the combatant command4 7#c7 ,plans to increase the number of cyber planners embedded in the combatant command4 7#d7 ,processes to integrate cyber forces into other warfare domains4 7#e7 ,a plan to assist1 train1 advise1 and participate in cyber capacity building with international partners4 7#f7 ,a prioritization of cyber risks and vulnerabilities within the geographic region4 7#g7 ,processes to coordinate cyber activities with interagency partners with activities in the geographic region4 7#h7 ,specific plans to assist in the defense of foreign infrastructure that is critical to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,means by which the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency will be integrated into each strategy4 #agae4 ,cyber incident reporting 7a7 ,cyber incident reporting requirement 7#a7 ,department governance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the ,commander of the ,joint ,force ,headquarters ,department of ,defense ,information ,network-- 7,a7 assign responsibility to the ,commander of the ,joint ,force ,headquarters ,department of ,defense ,information ,network to oversee cyber incident reporting and notification of cyber incidents to ,department leadership2 7,b7 align policy and system requirements to enable the ,department to have enterprise-wide visibility of cyber incident reporting to support rapid and appropriate response2 and 7,c7 distribute new guidance to ,department personnel on cyber incident reporting1 which shall include detailed procedures for identifying1 reporting1 and notifying ,department leadership of critical cyber incidents4 7#b7 ,defense industrial base ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,chief ,information ,officer determines what actions need to be taken to encourage more complete and timely mandatory cyber incident reporting from persons in the defense industrial base4 7#c7 ,data breach notification ,the ,secretary shall ensure that components of the ,department document instances in which ,department personnel affected by a privacy data breach are notified of the breach within #gb hours of the discovery of the breach4 7b7 ,assessment on establishing office of cyber statistics 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete an assessment of the feasibility and suitability of establishing1 and resourcing required to establish1 an office of cyber statistics to track cyber incidents and measure the response time of defense agencies and the military departments to address cyber threats1 risks1 and vulnerabilities4 7#b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an evaluation of the feasibility1 suitability1 and resourcing required for defense agencies and the military departments-- 7,a7 to collect data on the amount of time it takes to detect a cyber incident2 7,b7 to respond to a cyber incident2 7,c7 to fully mitigate the risk of high-impact cyber vulnerabilities2 7,d7 to recover data following a malicious cyber intrusion2 and 7,e7 to collect such other metrics as the ,secretary determines would help improve cyber incident reporting practices4 #agaf4 ,management by ,department of ,defense of mobile applications 7a7 ,implementation of recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall evaluate and implement to the maximum practicable extent the recommendations of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense with respect to managing mobile applications contained in the report set forth by the ,inspector ,general dated ,february #i1 #bjbc1 and entitled ,management ,advisory3 ,the ,do,d's ,use of ,mobile ,applications 7,report ,no4 ,,dodig-#bjbc-jda74 7#b7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary shall implement the recommendations specified in subsection 7a7 by not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 unless the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees in writing of specific recommendations that the ,secretary chooses not to implement or to implement after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,briefing on requirements related to covered applications 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall brief the congressional defense committees on actions taken by the ,secretary to enforce compliance with existing policy of the ,department of ,defense that prohibits-- 7,a7 the installation and use of covered applications on ,federal ,government devices2 and 7,b7 the use of covered applications on the ,department of ,defense ,information ,network on personal devices4 7#b7 ,covered applications defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered applications means the social networking service ,tik,tok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ,byte,dance ,limited or an entity owned by ,byte,dance ,limited4 #agag4 ,security enhancements for the nuclear command1 control1 and communications network 7a7 ,required establishment of cross-functional team 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 cross-functional team1 in accordance with section #iaa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note71 to develop and direct the implementation of a threat-driven cyber defense construct for systems and networks that support the nuclear command1 control1 and communications 7commonly referred to as ,,nc#c7 mission4 7#b7 ,participation in the cross-functional team ,the ,secretary shall ensure that each of the military departments1 the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency1 the ,national ,security ,agency1 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the ,nuclear ,command1 ,control1 and ,communications ,enterprise ,center of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command provide staff for the cross-functional team4 7#c7 ,scope ,the cross-functional team shall work to enhance the cyber defense of the nuclear command1 control1 and communications network during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,october #ca1 #bjbh1 or a subsequent date as the ,secretary may determine4 7b7 ,required construct and plan of action and milestones ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of the cross-functional team established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 shall develop a cyber defense construct and associated plans of actions and milestones to enhance the security of the systems and networks that support the nuclear command1 control1 and communications mission that are based on-- 7#a7 the application of the principles of the ,zero ,trust ,architecture approach to security2 7#b7 analysis of appropriately comprehensive endpoint and network telemetry data2 and 7#c7 control capabilities enabling rapid investigation and remediation of indicators of compromise and threats to mission execution4 7c7 ,annual briefings ,during the #fj-;day period beginning on the date that is #cj days before the date on which the ,president submits to ,congress the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbe pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbh1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation of this section4 #agah4 ,guidance regarding securing laboratories of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 issue guidance throughout the ,department regarding methods and processes to secure laboratories of the ,armed ,forces from-- 7#a7 unauthorized access and intrusion2 7#b7 damage to1 and destruction1 manipulation1 or theft of1 physical and digital laboratory assets2 7#c7 accidental or intentional release or disclosure of sensitive information2 and 7#d7 cyber sabotage4 7b7 ,methods and processes ,at a minimum1 the methods and processes required under subsection 7a7 shall include guidance to-- 7#a7 secure laboratory operations through zero trust principles2 7#b7 control access of devices to laboratory information networks2 7#c7 secure inventory management processes2 7#d7 control or limit access to laboratories of the ,armed ,forces to authorized individuals2 7#e7 maintain the security and integrity of data libraries1 repositories1 and other digital assets2 7#f7 report and remediate cyber incidents or other unauthorized intrusions2 7#g7 train and educate personnel of the ,department on laboratory security2 7#h7 develop an operations security 7,,opsec7 plan to secure laboratory operations that can be used to implement the appropriate countermeasures given the mission1 assessed risk1 and resources available to the unit and provides guidelines for implementation of routine procedures and measures to be employed during daily operations or activities of the unit2 and 7#i7 develop and train applicable units on individualized secure laboratory critical information and indicator lists to aid in protecting critical information about ,department activities1 intentions1 capabilities1 or limitations that an adversary seeks to gain a military1 political1 diplomatic1 economic1 or technological advantage4 #agai4 ,establishing ,identity1 ,credential1 and ,access ,management initiative as a program of record 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the ,identity1 ,credential1 and ,access ,management 7,,icam7 initiative as a program of record subject to milestone reviews1 compliance with requirements1 and operational testing4 7b7 ,elements ,the program of record established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall encompass1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,correcting the authentication and credentialing security weaknesses1 including in the ,public ,key ,infrastructure program1 identified by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation in a report submitted to ,congress in ,april1 #bjbc1 entitled ,,fy#ad-ba ,observations of the ,compromise of ,cyber ,credentials4 7#b7 ,implementing improved authentication technologies1 such as biometric and behavioral authentication techniques and other non-password-based solutions4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the parameters of the program of record established pursuant to subsection 7a74 #agbj4 ,strategy on cybersecurity resiliency of ,department of ,defense space enterprise 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,space ,command1 develop and commence implementation of a ,department-wide strategy regarding cyber protection activities for the ,department of ,defense space enterprise4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy developed and implemented pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall1 at a minimum1 address the following elements3 7#a7 ,the coordination and synchronization of cyber protection activities across combatant commands1 the military departments1 and defense agencies4 7#b7 ,the adoption and implementation of zero trust architecture on legacy and new space-based systems4 7#c7 ,how the ,department will prioritize the mitigation of known cyber risks and vulnerabilities to legacy and new space-based systems4 7#d7 ,how the ,department will accelerate the development of capabilities to protect space-based systems from cyber threats4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #aej days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the strategy developed and implemented pursuant to subsection 7a74 #agba4 ,requirements for implementation of user activity monitoring for cleared personnel and operational and information technology administrators and other privileged users 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require each head of a component of the ,department of ,defense to fully implement directives1 policies1 and program requirements for user activity monitoring and least privilege access controls for ,federal ,government and contractor personnel granted access to classified information and classified networks4 7b7 ,specific user activity control requirements ,the ,secretary shall require each head of a ,department component to fully implement the detection1 collection1 and auditing of the following3 7#a7 ,sent and received emails1 including sent attachments and emails sent outside of ,federal ,government domains4 7#b7 ,screen captures and print jobs1 with focused attention on unusual volumes and times4 7#c7 ,accesses to ,world ,wide ,web ,uniform ,resource ,locators and uploads and downloads involving nongovernment domains4 7#d7 ,all instances in which a user creates1 copies1 moves to1 or renames a file on removable media4 7#e7 ,secure file transfers1 including on nonstandard ports4 7#f7 ,keystrokes4 7#g7 ,unauthorized research on user activity monitoring agents and techniques to disable user activity monitoring agents4 7#h7 ,attempts to clear event logs on devices4 7#i7 ,unauthorized applications being installed or run on an endpoint4 7#aj7 ,installation and use of mounted drives1 including serial numbers of such drives4 7#aa7 ,initiation and control of an interactive session on a remote computer or virtual machine4 7#ab7 ,instances where monitored users are denied access to a network location or resource4 7#ac7 ,users uploading to or downloading from cloud services4 7#ad7 ,administrative actions by privileged users1 including remote and after-hour administrative actions1 as well as document viewing1 copy and paste activity1 and file copying to new locations4 7c7 ,additional requirements ,the ,secretary shall require each head of a ,department component to implement the following3 7#a7 ,automated controls to prohibit privileged user accounts from performing general user activities not requiring privileged access4 7#b7 ,two-person control whereby privileged users attempt to initiate data transfers from a classified domain and removable media-based data transfer activities on classified networks4 7d7 ,establishing user activity monitoring behavior thresholds 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require each head of a ,department component to implement standard triggers1 alerts1 and controls developed by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security based on insider threat behavior models approved by the ,under ,secretary4 7#b7 ,approval of deviations ,a head of a ,department component that seeks to adopt a practice pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 that deviates from standard triggers1 alerts1 and controls described in such paragraph by being less stringent shall submit to the ,under ,secretary a request for approval for such deviation along with a written justification for such deviation4 7e7 ,periodic testing ,the ,secretary shall require each head of a ,department component1 not less frequently than once every two years-- 7#a7 to conduct insider threat testing using threat-realistic tactics1 techniques1 and procedures2 and 7#b7 to submit to the ,under ,secretary and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation a report on the findings of the head with respect to the testing conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,periodic reviews and updates ,the ,secretary shall review and update the standard set of triggers1 alerts1 and controls described in subsection 7d77#a7 at least once every three years to account for new technology1 new insider threat behaviors1 and the results of testing conducted pursuant to subsection 7e77#a74 7g7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of the requirements of this section4 7h7 ,definition of triggers ,in this section1 the term trigger means a set of logic statements applied to a data stream that produces an alert when an anomalous incident or behavior occurs4 #agbb4 ,department of ,defense digital content provenance 7a7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,media ,activity 7,,dma7 shall provide a to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on developing a course of education at the ,defense ,information ,school 7,,dinfos7 to teach the practical concepts and skills needed by ,department of ,defense public affairs1 audiovisual1 visual information1 and records management specialists4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing provided pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,the expertise and qualifications of the ,department personnel who will be responsible for teaching the proposed course of education4 7,b7 ,the list of sources that will be consulted and used to develop the proposed curriculum for the course of education4 7,c7 ,a description of the industry open technical standards under subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 7,d7 ,the status of the implementation of the course of education4 7b7 ,course of education required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,media ,activity shall establish a course of education at the ,defense ,information ,school to teach the practical concepts and skills needed by public affairs1 audiovisual1 visual information1 and records management specialists to understand the following3 7,a7 ,digital content provenance for applicable ,department media content4 7,b7 ,the challenges posed to ,department missions and operations by a digital content forgery4 7,c7 ,how existing industry open technical standards may be used to authenticate the digital content provenance of applicable ,department media content4 7#b7 ,matters covered ,the course of education established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,the challenges to ,department missions and operations posed by a digital content forgery4 7,b7 ,the development of industry open technical standards for verifying the digital content provenance of applicable ,department media content4 7,c7 ,hands-on training techniques for capturing secure and authenticated digital content for documenting and communicating ,department themes and messages4 7,d7 ,training for completing post-production tasks by using industry open technical standards for digital content provenance and transmitting applicable ,department media content in both operational and nonoperational environments4 7,e7 ,such other matters as the ,director considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the course required in paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall provide the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the following3 7,a7 ,the status of the development of a curriculum to carry out the course of education required by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,the implementation plan of the ,director for such course of education1 including the following3 7i7 ,the expertise and qualifications of the ,department personnel responsible for teaching the course of education4 7ii7 ,the list of sources consulted and used to develop the curriculum for the course of education4 7iii7 ,a description of the industry open technical standards under subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 7iv7 ,the status of the implementation of the course of education4 7,c7 ,the resources available to the ,director to carry out this subsection and whether the ,director requires any additional resources to carry out this subsection4 7c7 ,pilot program on implementing digital content provenance standards 7#a7 ,pilot program required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall commence a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of implementing industry open technical standards for digital content provenance for official ,department photographic and video visual documentation that is publicly released by the ,defense ,visual ,information ,distribution ,service 7,,dvids7 and other distribution platforms1 systems1 and services used by the ,department4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out the pilot program required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 establish a process for using industry open technical standards for verifying the digital content provenance of applicable ,department media content2 7,b7 apply technology solutions on photographs and videos of the ,department publicly released after the date of the enactment of this section1 that comport with industry open technical standard for digital content provenance2 7,c7 assess the feasibility and advisability of applying an industry open technical standard for digital content provenance on historical visual information records of the ,department stored at the ,defense ,visual ,information ,records ,center2 and 7,d7 develop and apply measure of effectiveness for the execution of the pilot program4 7#c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out the pilot program required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,director may consult with federally funded research and development centers1 private industry1 academia1 and such others as the ,director considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,termination ,the pilot program carried out pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7#e7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program4 7,b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,the findings of the ,director with respect to the pilot program4 7ii7 ,the names of all entities the ,director consulted with in carrying out the pilot program as authorized under paragraph 7#c74 7iii7 ,assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot4 7iv7 ,a recommendation as to whether the pilot program should be made permanent4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term applicable ,department media content means the media holdings generated1 stored1 or controlled by the ,defense ,media ,activity4 7#b7 ,the term digital content forgery means the use of emerging technologies1 including artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to fabricate or manipulate audio1 visual1 or text content with the intent to mislead4 7#c7 ,the term digital content provenance means the verifiable chronology of the origin and history of a piece of digital content1 such as an image1 video1 audio recording1 or electronic document4 #agbc4 ,post-graduate employment of ,cyber ,service ,academy scholarship recipients in intelligence community ,section #aece of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjj note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 after the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,department of ,defense ,cyber and ,digital ,service ,academy and inserting ,cyber ,service ,academy2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting or an element of the intelligence community after missions of the ,department2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary each place it appears and inserting head concerned2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or within an element of the intelligence community1 as the case may be after ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 in subsections 7h71 7j71 and 7k71 by striking ,secretary each place it appears and inserting head concerned2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end of the following new subsections3 7p7 ,interagency considerations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall enter into an agreement with the head of an element of the intelligence community to allow a scholarship recipient to satisfy the recipient's post-award employment obligations under this section by working for an element of the intelligence community that is not part of the ,department of ,defense if the head of that element agrees to reimburse the ,department of ,defense for the scholarship program costs associated with that scholarship recipient4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,a scholarship recipient may not serve the recipient's post-award employment obligation under this section at an element of the intelligence community that is not part of the ,department of ,defense before an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 is reached4 7,b7 ,not more than #aj percent of scholarship recipients in each class may be placed in positions outside the ,department of ,defense unless the ,secretary certifies that the ,department of ,defense cannot facilitate a placement within the ,department of ,defense4 7q7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term head concerned means-- 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 the head of an element of the intelligence community1 with respect to matters concerning that element4 7#b7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 4 #agbd4 ,minimum number of scholarships to be awarded annually through ,cyber ,service ,academy ,section #aece7;c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjj note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,minimum number of scholarship awards 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall award not fewer than #a1jjj scholarships through the ,program in fiscal year #bjbf and in each fiscal year thereafter4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may award fewer than the number of scholarships required under subparagraph 7,a7 in a fiscal year if the ,secretary determines and notifies the congressional defense committees that fewer scholarships are necessary to address workforce needs4 4 #agbe4 ,control and management of ,department of ,defense data and establishment of ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer ,governing ,council 7a7 ,control and management of ,department of ,defense data ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall maintain the authority1 but not the requirement1 to access and control1 on behalf of the ,secretary of ,defense1 of all data collected1 acquired1 accessed1 or utilized by ,department of ,defense components consistent with section #aeac of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7b7 ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer ,governing ,council ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #bch7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa7 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer ,governing ,council 7,a7 ,establishment 7i7 ,the ,secretary shall establish a council to provide policy oversight to ensure the responsible1 coordinated1 and ethical employment of data and artificial intelligence capabilities across ,department of ,defense missions and operations4 7ii7 ,the council established pursuant to clause 7i7 shall be known as the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer ,governing ,council 7in this paragraph the ,council74 7,b7 ,membership ,the ,council shall be composed of the following3 7i7 ,joint ,staff ,j-#f4 7ii7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7iii7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,evaluation4 7iv7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7v7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7vi7 ,the ,director of ,cost ,analysis and ,program ,evaluation4 7vii7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department4 7viii7 ,the ,director of ,administration and ,management4 7ix7 ,the service acquisition executives of each of the military departments4 7,c7 ,head of ,council ,the ,council shall be headed by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department4 7,d7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet not less frequently than twice each fiscal year4 7,e7 ,duties of ,council ,the duties of the ,council are as follows3 7i7 ,to streamline the organizational structure of the ,department as it relates to artificial intelligence development1 implementation1 and oversight4 7ii7 ,to improve coordination on artificial intelligence governance with the defense industry sector4 7iii7 ,to establish and oversee artificial intelligence guidance on ethical requirements and protections for usage of artificial intelligence supported by ,department funding and reduces or mitigates instances of unintended bias in artificial intelligence algorithms4 7iv7 ,to identify1 monitor1 and periodically update appropriate recommendations for operational usage of artificial intelligence4 7v7 ,to review1 as the head of the ,council considers necessary1 artificial intelligence program funding to ensure that any ,department investment in an artificial intelligence tool1 system1 or algorithm adheres to all ,department established policy related to artificial intelligence4 7vi7 ,to provide periodic status updates on the efforts of the ,department to develop and implement artificial intelligence into existing ,department programs and processes4 7vii7 ,to provide guidance on access and distribution restrictions relating to data1 models1 tool sets1 or testing or validation infrastructure4 7viii7 to implement and oversee a data and artificial intelligence educational program for the purpose of familiarizing the ,department at all levels on the applications of artificial intelligence in their operations4 7ix7 ,to implement and oversee a data decree scorecard4 7x7 ,such other duties as the ,council determines appropriate4 7,f7 ,periodic reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd and not less frequently than once every #ah months thereafter1 the ,council shall submit to the ,secretary and the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the ,council during the period covered by the report4 4 #agbf4 ,requirement to support for cyber education and workforce development at institutions of higher learning 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall support the development of foundational expertise in critical cyber operational skills at institutions of higher learning1 selected by the ,secretary under subsection 7b71 for current and future members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select institutions of higher learning to receive support under subsection 7a7 from among institutions of higher learning that meet the following eligibility criteria3 7#a7 ,the institution offers a program from beginning through advanced skill levels to provide future military and civilian leaders of the ,armed ,forces with operational cyber expertise4 7#b7 ,the institution includes instruction and practical experiences that lead to recognized certifications and degrees in the cyber field4 7#c7 ,the institution has and maintains an educational partnership with an active component of the ,armed ,forces or a ,department component designed to facilitate the development of critical cyber skills for students who may pursue a military career4 7#d7 ,the institution is located in close proximity to a military installation with a cyber mission defined by the ,department or the ,armed ,forces4 7c7 ,support ,under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide1 at a minimum1 to each institution of higher learning selected by the ,secretary under subsection 7b7 the following support for civilian and military leaders of the ,department transitioning into cyber fields at the ,department3 7#a7 ,expansion of cyber educational programs focused on enhancing such transition4 7#b7 ,hands-on cyber opportunities1 including laboratories and security operations centers4 7#c7 ,direct financial assistance to civilian and military students at the ,department to increase access to courses and hands-on opportunities under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 #agbg4 ,improvements relating to cyber protection support for ,department of ,defense personnel in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack ,section #afde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and personal accounts after personal technology devices2 and 7ii7 by inserting and shall provide such support to any such personnel who request the support after in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by inserting or personal accounts after personal technology devices2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or personal accounts after personal technology devices2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and networks and inserting 1 personal networks1 and personal accounts2 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e7 and inserting the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term personal accounts means accounts for online and telecommunications services1 including telephone1 residential internet access1 email1 text and multimedia messaging1 cloud computing1 social media1 health care1 and financial services1 used by ,department of ,defense personnel outside of the scope of their employment with the ,department4 7#b7 ,the term personal technology devices means technology devices used by ,department of ,defense personnel outside of the scope of their employment with the ,department and includes networks to which such devices connect4 4 #agbh4 ,comptroller ,general report on efforts to protect personal information of ,department of ,defense personnel from exploitation by foreign adversaries 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on ,department of ,defense efforts to protect personal information of its personnel from exploitation by foreign adversaries4 7b7 ,elements ,the briefing required under subsection 7a7 shall include any observations on the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of efforts by the ,department of ,defense to protect the personal information1 including location data generated by smart phones1 of members of the ,armed ,forces1 civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 veterans1 and their families from exploitation by foreign adversaries4 7#b7 ,recommendations to improve ,department of ,defense policies and programs to meaningfully address this threat4 7c7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall publish on its website an unclassified report1 which may contain a classified annex submitted to the congressional defense and intelligence committees1 on the elements described in subsection 7b7 at a time mutually agreed upon4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 7#b7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,xviii ,space ,force personnel management #ahja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,space ,force ,personnel ,management ,act4 #ahjb4 ,space ,force ,personnel ,management ,act transition plan 7a7 ,conditions required for enactment 7#a7 ,in general ,none of the authorities provide by this title shall take effect until the later of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force-- 7i7 certifies to the congressional defense committees that any ,state ,national ,guard affected by the transfer of units1 personnel billets1 equipment1 and resources into the ,space ,force will be made whole by the transfer of additional assets under the control of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force into the affected ,state ,national ,guard2 and 7ii7 submits to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a transition plan to move all units1 personnel billets1 equipment1 and resources performing core ,space ,force functions1 under the operational control of the ,space ,force1 or otherwise integral to the ,space ,force mission that may exist in the reserve components of the ,department of the ,air ,force into the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 one year after the ,secretary of ,defense provides the briefing on the study required under section #agjc7;c74 7#b7 ,elements ,the transition plan required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an identification of any units1 personnel billets1 equipment1 and resources currently residing in the ,air ,force ,reserve and ,air ,national ,guard that will be transferred into the ,space ,force1 including1 for items currently in the ,air ,national ,guard1 a breakdown of assets by ,state4 7,b7 ,a timeline for the implementation of the authorities provided by this title4 7,c7 ,an explanation of any units personnel billets1 equipment1 and resources transferred between the ,regular ,air ,force1 ,air ,force ,reserve1 ,air ,national ,guard1 and ,space ,force1 including1 for any assets transferred into or out of the ,air ,national ,guard1 a breakdown of transfers by ,state4 7b7 ,personnel protections 7#a7 ,in general ,in enacting the authorities provided by this title1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall not require any currently serving member of the ,air ,national ,guard to enlist or commission into the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,job placement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide employment opportunities within the ,air ,national ,guard to any currently serving member of the ,air ,national ,guard who1 as a direct result of the enactment of this title1 declines to affiliate with the ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,space ,force affiliation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall guarantee in writing that any member of the ,air ,national ,guard who joins the ,space ,force as a result of the enactment of this title will not lose rank or pay upon transferring to the ,space ,force4 7c7 ,national ,guard protections ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that no ,state ,national ,guard loses ,federal resources1 including net personnel billets and ,federal funding1 as a result of the enactment of the authorities provided by this title4 #ahjc4 ,comprehensive assessment of ,space ,force equities in the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,study required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a ,federally funded research and development center under which such center will conduct an independent study to assess the feasibility and advisability of moving all units1 personnel billets1 equipment1 and resources performing core space functions1 under the operational control of the ,space ,force1 or otherwise integral to the ,space ,force mission that may exist in the ,national ,guard and into a single-component ,space ,force and provide to the ,secretary a report on the findings of the study4 ,the conduct of such study shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an analysis and recommendations associated with at least the three following possible courses of action3 7,a7 ,maintaining the current model in which the ,air ,national ,guard has units and personnel performing core space functions4 7,b7 ,transitioning such units and personnel to the ,space ,force4 7,c7 ,the creation of a new ,national ,guard component of the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,a cost-benefit analysis for each of the analyzed courses of action4 7#c7 ,with respect to the course of action described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 an analysis of the ideal personnel1 units1 and resources that could be transitioned to the respective ,air ,national ,guards of ,states that may lose space-related personnel1 units1 and resources as a result of the consolidation of space-related personnel1 units1 and resources into the ,space ,force component4 7b7 ,deadline for completion ,an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall specify that the study conducted under the agreement shall be completed by not later than ,february #a1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,briefing and report 7#a7 ,in general ,upon completion of a study conducted under an agreement entered into pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing and report on the findings of the study1 including a description of any proposed personnel1 unit1 or resource realignments related to the creation of the ,space ,force single component or recommended by such study4 7#b7 ,classification of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include classified appendices as required4 ,a ,space ,force military personnel system without component #ahaa4 ,establishment of military personnel management system for the ,space ,force ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,f ,alternative military personnel systems ,i ,space ,force ,chap4#bjja4 ,space ,force ,personnel ,system#bjjjabjjc4 ,status and ,participation#bjajabjje4 ,officers#bjbja #bjjg4 ,enlisted ,members#bjcjabjji4 ,retention and ,separation ,generally#bjdjabjaa4 ,separation of ,officers for ,substandard ,performance of ,duty or for ,certain ,other ,reasons#bjejabjac4 ,retirement#bjfja #bjja ,space ,force personnel system ,sec4 #bjjja4 ,single military personnel management system4 #bjjjb4 ,members3 duty status4 #bjjjc4 ,members3 minimum service requirement as applied to ,space ,force4 #bjjja4 ,single military personnel management system ,members of the ,space ,force shall be managed through a single military personnel management system1 without component4 4 #ahab4 ,composition of the ,space ,force without component 7a7 ,composition of the ,space ,force ,section #ijha7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated1 by striking 1 including and all that follows through emergency4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date of the certification by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force under section #agde4 #ahac4 ,definitions for single personnel management system for the ,space ,force 7a7 ,space ,force definitions ,section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,space ,force ,the following definitions relating to members of the ,space ,force apply in this title3 7#a7 ,the term ,space ,force active status means the status of a member of the ,space ,force who is not in a ,space ,force inactive status and is not retired4 7#b7 ,the term ,space ,force inactive status means the status of a member of the ,space ,force who is designated by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 as being in a ,space ,force inactive status4 7#c7 ,the term ,space ,force retired status means the status of a member of the ,space ,force who-- 7,a7 is receiving retired pay2 or 7,b7 but for being under the eligibility age applicable under section #abgca of this title1 would be eligible for retired pay under chapter #abbc of this title4 7#d7 ,the term sustained duty means full-time duty by a member of the ,space ,force ordered to such duty by an authority designated by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force-- 7,a7 in the case of an officer-- 7i7 to fulfill the terms of an active-duty service commitment incurred by the officer under any provision of law2 or 7ii7 with the consent of the officer2 and 7,b7 in the case of an enlisted member1 with the consent of the enlisted member as specified in the terms of the member's enlistment or reenlistment agreement4 4 7b7 ,amendments to existing duty status definitions ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including sustained duty in the ,space ,force after ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by inserting 1 or a member of the ,space ,force1 after ,reserves both places it appears4 #ahad4 ,basic policies relating to service in the ,space ,force ,chapter #bjja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #agaa1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sections3 #bjjjb4 ,members3 duty status ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 each member of the ,space ,force shall be placed in one of the following duty statuses3 7#a7 ,space ,force active status4 7#b7 ,space ,force inactive status4 7#c7 ,space ,force retired status4 #bjjjc4 ,members3 minimum service requirement as applied to ,space ,force 7a7 ,inapplicability of active_/reserve service distinction ,in applying section #fea of this title to a person who becomes a member of the ,space ,force1 the provisions of the second sentence of subsection 7a7 and of subsection 7b7 of that section 7relating to service in a reserve component7 are inapplicable4 7b7 ,treatment upon transfer out of space force ,a member of the ,space ,force who transfers to one of the other armed forces before completing the service required by subsection 7a7 of section #fea of this title shall upon such transfer be subject to section #fea of this title in the same manner as if such member had initially entered the armed force to which the member transfers4 4 #ahae4 ,status and participation ,subtitle ,f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #agaa1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #bjjc ,status and participation ,sec4 #bjaja4 ,members in ,space ,force active status3 amount of annual training or active duty service required4 #bjajb4 ,individual ready guardians3 designation2 mobilization category4 #bjajc4 ,members not on sustained duty3 agreements concerning conditions of service4 #bjajd4 ,orders to active duty3 with consent of member4 #bjaje4 ,sustained duty4 #bjajf4 ,orders to active duty3 without consent of member4 #bjajg4 ,transfer to inactive status3 initial service obligation not complete4 #bjajh4 ,members of ,space ,force3 credit for service for purposes of laws providing pay and benefits for members1 dependents1 and survivors4 #bjaji4 ,policy for order to active duty based upon determination by ,congress4 #bjaja4 ,members in ,space ,force active status3 amount of annual training or active duty service required ,except as specifically provided in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status who is not serving on sustained duty shall be required to-- 7#a7 participate in at least #dh scheduled drills or training periods during each year and serve on active duty for not less than #ad days 7exclusive of travel time7 during each year2 or 7#b7 serve on active duty for not more than #cj days during each year4 #bjajb4 ,individual ready guardians3 designation2 mobilization category 7a7 ,in general ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may designate a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status as an ,individual ,ready ,guardian4 7b7 ,mobilization category 7#a7 ,in general ,among members of the ,space ,force designated as ,individual ,ready ,guardians1 there is a category of members 7referred to as a mobilization category7 who1 as designated by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 are subject to being ordered to active duty without their consent in accordance with section #bjajf7;a7 of this title4 7#b7 ,limitations on placement in mobilization category ,a member designated as an ,individual ,ready ,guardian may not be placed in the mobilization category referred to in paragraph 7#a7 unless-- 7,a7 the member volunteers to be placed in that mobilization category2 and 7,b7 the member is selected by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 based upon the needs of the ,space ,force and the grade and military skills of that member4 7#c7 ,limitation on time in mobilization category ,a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status may not remain designated an ,individual ,ready ,guardian in such mobilization category after the end of the #bd-month period beginning on the date of the separation of the member from active service4 7#d7 ,designation of grades and military skills or specialties ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall designate the grades and military skills or specialties of members to be eligible for placement in such mobilization category4 7#e7 ,benefits ,a member in such mobilization category shall be eligible for benefits 7other than pay and training7 on the same basis as are available to members of the ,individual ,ready ,reserve who are in the special mobilization category under section #ajadd7;b7 of this title1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 #bjajc4 ,members not on sustained duty3 agreements concerning conditions of service 7a7 ,agreements ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into a written agreement with a member of the ,space ,force not on sustained duty-- 7#a7 requiring the member to serve on active duty for a definite period of time2 7#b7 specifying the conditions of the member's service on active duty2 and 7#c7 for a member serving in a ,space ,force inactive status1 specifying the conditions for the member's continued service as well as order to active duty with and without the consent of the member4 7b7 ,conditions of service ,an agreement under subsection 7a7 shall specify the conditions of service4 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall prescribe regulations establishing-- 7#a7 what conditions of service may be specified in the agreement2 7#b7 the obligations of the parties2 and 7#c7 the consequences of failure to comply with the terms of the agreement4 7c7 ,authority for retention on active duty during war or national emergency ,if the period of service on active duty of a member under an agreement under subsection 7a7 expires during a war or during a national emergency declared by ,congress or the ,president1 the member concerned may be kept on active duty1 without the consent of the member1 as otherwise prescribed by law4 #bjajd4 ,orders to active duty3 with consent of member 7a7 ,authority ,a member of the ,space ,force who is serving in a ,space ,force active status and is not on sustained duty1 or who is serving in a ,space ,force inactive status1 may1 with the consent of the member1 be ordered to active duty1 or retained on active duty1 under the following sections of chapter #abji of this title in the same manner as applies to a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty1 or retained on active duty1 under that section with the consent of the member3 7#a7 ,section #abcja7;d71 relating to orders to active duty at any time with the consent of the member4 7#b7 ,section #abcja7;h71 relating to orders to active duty in connection with medical or health care matters4 7#c7 ,section #abcbb1 relating to active duty for health care4 7#d7 ,section #abcbc1 relating to active duty pending line of duty determination required for response to sexual assault4 7b7 ,applicable provisions of law ,the following sections of chapter #abji of this title pertaining to a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty with the consent of the member apply to a member of the ,space ,force who is ordered to active duty under this section in the same manner as to such a reserve component member3 7#a7 ,section #abcjh1 relating to retention after becoming qualified for retired pay4 7#b7 ,section #abcji1 relating to use of ,reserve officers in expansion of armed forces4 7#c7 ,section #abcac1 relating to release of reserve members from active duty4 7#d7 ,section #abcad1 relating to kinds of duty4 7#e7 ,section #abcae1 relating to duty with or without pay4 7#f7 ,section #abcaf1 relating to payment of certain ,reserves while on duty4 7#g7 ,section #abcah1 relating to duties and funding of reserve members on active duty4 7#h7 ,section #abcbj1 relating to grade in which ordered to active duty4 7#i7 ,section #abcba1 relating to a limitation on number of reserve members assigned to ,reserve ,officer ,training ,corps units4 #bjaje4 ,sustained duty 7a7 ,enlisted members ,an authority designated by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may order an enlisted member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status to sustained duty1 or retain an enlisted member on sustained duty1 with the consent of that member1 as specified in the terms of the member's enlistment or reenlistment agreement4 7b7 ,officers 7#a7 ,an authority designated by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may order a ,space ,force officer in a ,space ,force active status to sustained duty-- 7,a7 with the consent of the officer2 or 7,b7 to fulfill the terms of an active-duty service commitment incurred by the officer under any provision of law4 7#b7 ,an officer ordered to sustained duty under paragraph 7#a7 may not be released from sustained duty without the officer's consent except as provided in chapter #bjji or #bjaa of this title4 #bjajf4 ,orders to active duty3 without consent of member 7a7 ,members in a ,space ,force active status 7#a7 ,a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status who is not on sustained duty1 may1 without the consent of the member1 be ordered to active duty or inactive duty in the same manner as a member of a reserve component ordered to active duty or inactive duty under the provisions of chapter #abji of this title and any other provision of law authorizing the order to active duty of a member of a reserve component in an active status without the consent of the member4 7#b7 ,the provisions of chapter #abji of this title1 or other applicable provisions of law1 pertaining to a member of the ,ready ,reserve when ordered to active duty shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force who is in a ,space ,force active status when ordered to active duty under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the provisions of section #abcjd of this title pertaining to members in the ,individual ,ready ,reserve mobilization category shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force who is designated an ,individual ,ready ,guardian when ordered to active duty who meets the provisions of section #bjajb7;b7 of this title4 7b7 ,members in a ,space ,force inactive status 7#a7 ,a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force inactive status may be ordered to active duty under-- 7,a7 the provisions of chapter #abji of this title2 7,b7 any other provision of law authorizing the order to active duty of a member of a reserve component in an inactive status2 and 7,c7 the terms of any agreement entered into by the member under section #bjajc of this title4 7#b7 ,the provisions of chapter #abji of this title1 or other applicable provisions of law1 pertaining to the ,standby ,reserve shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force who is in a ,space ,force inactive service when ordered to active duty4 7c7 ,members in a ,space ,force retired status 7#a7 ,chapters #ci and #abji of this title include provisions authorizing the order to active duty of a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force retired status4 7#b7 ,the provisions of sections #fhh1 #fhh;a1 and #abdjg of this title pertaining to a retired member or a member of the ,retired ,reserve shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force retired status when ordered to active duty4 7#c7 ,the provisions of section #fhi of this title pertaining to a retired member ordered to active duty shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force retired status who is ordered to active duty4 7d7 ,other applicable provisions ,the following provisions of chapter #abji of this title pertaining shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force ordered to active duty in the same manner as to a ,reserve or member of the ,retired ,reserve ordered to active duty3 7#a7 ,section #abcje1 relating to the authority of the ,president to suspend certain laws relating to promotion1 retirement1 and separation4 7#b7 ,section #abcjh1 relating to retention after becoming qualified for retired pay4 7#c7 ,section #abcac1 relating to release from active duty4 7#d7 ,section #abcad1 relating to kinds of duty4 7#e7 ,section #abcae1 relating to duty with or without pay4 7#f7 ,section #abcaf1 relating to payment of certain ,reserves while on duty4 7#g7 ,section #abcag1 relating to theological students2 limitations4 7#h7 ,section #abcbj1 relating to grade in which ordered to active duty4 #bjajg4 ,transfer to inactive status3 initial service obligation not complete 7a7 ,general rule ,a member of the ,space ,force who has not completed the required minimum service obligation referred to in section #bjjjc of this title shall1 if terminating ,space ,force active status1 be transferred to a ,space ,force inactive status and1 unless otherwise designated an ,individual ,ready ,guardian under section #bjajb of this title1 shall remain subject to order to active duty without the member's consent under section #bjajf of this title4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to a member who is separated from the ,space ,force by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force under section #bjejc of this title4 #bjajh4 ,members of ,space ,force3 credit for service for purposes of laws providing pay and benefits for members1 dependents1 and survivors ,for the purposes of laws providing pay and benefits for members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents and beneficiaries3 7#a7 ,military training1 duty1 or other service performed by a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty shall be considered military training1 duty1 or other service1 as the case may be1 as a member of a reserve component4 7#b7 ,sustained duty performed by a member of the ,space ,force under section #bjaje of this title shall be considered active duty as a member of a regular component4 7#c7 ,active duty performed by a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty shall be considered active duty as a member of a reserve component4 7#d7 ,inactive-duty training performed by a member of the ,space ,force shall be considered inactive-duty training as a member of a reserve component4 #bjaji4 ,policy for order to active duty based upon determination by ,congress ,whenever ,congress determines that more units and organizations capable of conducting space operations are needed for the national security than are available among those units comprised of members of the ,space ,force serving on active duty1 members of the ,space ,force not serving on active duty shall be ordered to active duty and retained as long as so needed4 4 #ahaf4 ,officers 7a7 ,original appointments ,subtitle ,f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #agae1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #bjje ,officers ,subchapter,sec4,i4 ,original appointments#bjbja;,,ii4 ,selection boards#bjbaa;,,iii4 ,promotions#bjbca;,,iv4 ,persons not considered for promotion and other promotion-related provisions#bjbda,v4 ,applicability of other laws#bjbea ,i ,original appointments ,sec4 #bjbja4 ,original appointments3 how made4#bjbjb4 ,original appointments3 qualifications4 #bjbjc4 ,original appointments3 service credit4 #bjbja4 ,original appointments3 how made ,the provisions of section #eca of this title shall apply to original appointments of commissioned officers in the ,space ,force4 #bjbjb4 ,original appointments3 qualifications 7a7 ,in general ,an original appointment as a commissioned officer in the ,space ,force may be given only to a person who-- 7#a7 is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 is at least #ah years of age2 and 7#c7 has such other physical1 mental1 moral1 professional1 and age qualifications as the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe by regulation4 7b7 ,exception ,a person who is otherwise qualified1 but who has a physical condition that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines will not interfere with the performance of the duties to which that person may be assigned1 may be appointed as an officer in the ,space ,force4 #bjbjc4 ,original appointments3 service credit ,the provisions of section #ecc of this title shall apply to the crediting of prior active commissioned service for original appointments of commissioned officers4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments relating to original appointments 7#a7 ,definitions ,section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in subsection 7b77#aj7 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 and1 with respect to the appointment of a member of the armed forces in the ,space ,force1 refers to that member's most recent appointment in the ,space ,force that is neither a promotion nor a demotion4 7#b7 ,original appointments of commissioned officers ,section #eca of such title is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force each place it appears4 7#c7 ,qualifications for original appointment as a commissioned officer ,section #ecb7;a7 of such title is amended by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or ,regular ,marine ,corps4 7#d7 ,service credit upon original appointment as a commissioned officer ,section #ecc of such title is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force each place it appears4 7c7 ,selection boards and promotions ,chapter #bje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subchapters3 ,,ii ,selection boards ,sec4#bjbaa4 ,convening of selection boards4 #bjbab4 ,composition of selection boards4 #bjbac4 ,notice of convening of selection boards4 #bjbad4 ,information furnished to selection boards4 #bjbae4 ,recommendations for promotion by selection boards4 #bjbaf4 ,reports of selection boards4 #bjbag4 ,action on reports of selection boards for promotion to brigadier general or major general4 #bjbaa4 ,convening of selection boards 7a7 ,in general ,whenever the needs of the service require1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall convene selection boards to recommend for promotion to the next higher permanent grade officers of the ,space ,force in each permanent grade from first lieutenant through brigadier general4 7b7 ,exception for officers in grade of first lieutenant ,subsection 7a7 does not require the convening of a selection board in the case of ,space ,force officers in the permanent grade of first lieutenant when the ,secretary of the ,air ,force recommends for promotion to the grade of captain under section #bjbch7;a77#d77;,a7 of this title all such officers whom the ,secretary finds to be fully qualified for promotion4 7c7 ,section #bjdjd selection boards ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convene selection boards to recommend officers for early retirement under section #bjdjd7;a7 of this title or for discharge under section #bjdjd7;b7 of this title4 7d7 ,regulations ,the convening of selection boards under subsection 7a7 shall be under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,defense4 #bjbab4 ,composition of selection boards -- 7a7 ,appointment and composition of boards 7#a7 ,in general ,members of a selection board shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,air ,force in accordance with this section4 ,a selection board shall consist of five or more officers of the ,space ,force4 ,each member of a selection board must be serving in a grade higher than the grade of the officers under consideration by the board1 except that no member of a board may be serving in a grade below major4 ,the members of a selection board shall include at least one member serving on sustained duty and at least one member in a ,space ,force active status who is not serving on sustained duty4 ,the ratio of the members of a selection board serving on sustained duty to members serving in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty shall1 to the extent practicable1 reflect the ratio of officers serving in each of those statuses who are being considered for promotion by the board4 ,the members of a selection board shall represent the diverse population of the ,space ,force to the extent practicable4 7#b7 ,representation from competitive categories 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a selection board shall include at least one officer from each competitive category of officers to be considered by the board4 7,b7 ,a selection board need not include an officer from a competitive category when there are no officers of that competitive category on the ,space ,force officer list in a grade higher than the grade of the officers to be considered by the board and eligible to serve on the board4 7#c7 ,retired officers ,if qualified officers on the ,space ,force officer list are not available in sufficient number to comprise a selection board1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall complete the membership of the board by appointing as members of the board-- 7,a7 ,space ,force officers who hold a grade higher than the grade of the officers under consideration by the board and who are retired officers2 and 7,b7 if sufficient ,space ,force officers are not available pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 ,air ,force officers who hold a grade higher than the grade of the officers under consideration by the board and who are retired officers1 but only if the ,air ,force officer to be appointed to the board has served in a space-related career field of the ,air ,force for sufficient time such that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that the retired ,air ,force officer has adequate knowledge concerning the standards of performance and conduct required of an officer of the ,space ,force4 7#d7 ,exclusion of retired general officers on active duty to serve on a board from numeric general officer active-duty limitations ,a retired general officer who is on active duty for the purpose of serving on a selection board shall not1 while so serving1 be counted against any limitation on the number of general and flag officers who may be on active duty4 7b7 ,limitation on membership on consecutive boards 7#a7 ,general rule ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no officer may be a member of two successive selection boards convened under section #bjbaa of this title for the consideration of officers of the same grade4 7#b7 ,exception for general officer boards ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply with respect to selection boards convened under section #bjbaa of this title for the consideration of officers in the grade of colonel or brigadier general4 7c7 ,joint qualified officers 7#a7 ,each selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title that will consider an officer described in paragraph 7#b7 shall include at least one officer designated by the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff who is a joint qualified officer4 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a7 applies with respect to an officer who-- 7,a7 is serving on1 or has served on1 the ,joint ,staff2 or 7,b7 is a joint qualified officer4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement in paragraph 7#a7 for any selection board of the ,space ,force4 #bjbac4 ,notice of convening of selection boards 7a7 ,notice to eligible officers ,at least #cj days before a selection board is convened under section #bjbaa of this title to recommend officers in a grade for promotion to the next higher grade1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7#a7 notify in writing the officers eligible for consideration for promotion of the date on which the board is to convene and the name and date of rank of the junior officer1 and of the senior officer1 in the promotion zone as of the date of the notification2 or 7#b7 issue a general written notice to the ,space ,force regarding the convening of the board which shall include the convening date of the board and the name and date of rank of the junior officer1 and of the senior officer1 in the promotion zone as of the date of the notification4 7b7 ,communication from officers ,an officer eligible for consideration by a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title 7other than an officer who has been excluded under section #bjbca7;d7 of this title from consideration by the board7 may send a written communication to the board1 to arrive not later than #aj calendar days before the date on which the board convenes1 calling attention to any matter concerning the officer that the officer considers important to the officer's case4 ,the selection board shall give consideration to any timely communication under this subsection4 7c7 ,notice of intent of certain officers ,to serve on or off active duty ,an officer on the ,space ,force officer list in the grade of colonel or brigadier general who receives a notice under subsection 7a7 shall inform the ,secretary of the officer's preference to serve either on or off active duty if promoted to the grade of brigadier general or major general1 respectively4 #bjbad4 ,information furnished to selection boards ,the provisions of section #fae of this title shall apply to information furnished to selection boards4 #bjbae4 ,recommendations for promotion by selection boards ,the provisions of section #faf of this title shall apply to recommendations for promotion by selection boards4 #bjbaf4 ,reports of selection boards ,the provisions of section #fag of this title shall apply to reports of selection boards4 #bjbag4 ,action on reports of selection boards for promotion to brigadier general or major general ,the provisions of section #fah of this title shall apply to action on reports of selection boards4 ,,iii ,promotions ,sec4 #bjbca4 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion3 time-in-grade and other requirements4 #bjbcb4 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion3 designation as joint qualified officer required before promotion to brigadier general2 exceptions4 #bjbcc4 ,opportunities for consideration for promotion4 #bjbcd4 ,space ,force officer list4 #bjbce4 ,competitive categories4 #bjbcf4 ,numbers to be recommended for promotion4 #bjbcg4 ,establishment of promotion zones4 #bjbch4 ,promotions3 how made2 authorized delay of promotions4 #bjbca4 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion3 time-in-grade and other requirements 7a7 ,time-in-grade requirements 7#a7 ,an officer who is in a ,space ,force active status on the ,space ,force officer list and holds a permanent appointment in the grade of second lieutenant or first lieutenant may not be promoted to the next higher permanent grade until the officer has completed the following period of service in the grade in which the officer holds a permanent appointment3 7,a7 ,eighteen months1 in the case of an officer holding a permanent appointment in the grade of second lieutenant4 7,b7 ,two years1 in the case of an officer holding a permanent appointment in the grade of first lieutenant4 7#b7 ,subject to paragraph 7#e71 an officer who is in a ,space ,force active status on the ,space ,force officer list and holds a permanent appointment in a grade above first lieutenant may not be considered for selection for promotion to the next higher permanent grade until the officer has completed the following period of service in the grade in which the officer holds a permanent appointment3 7,a7 ,three years1 in the case of an officer holding a permanent appointment in the grade of captain1 major1 or lieutenant colonel4 7,b7 ,one year1 in the case of an officer holding a permanent appointment in the grade of colonel or brigadier general4 7#c7 ,when the needs of the service require1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe a longer period of service in grade for eligibility for promotion1 in the case of officers to whom paragraph 7#a7 applies1 or for eligibility for consideration for promotion1 in the case of officers to whom paragraph 7#b7 applies4 7#d7 ,when the needs of the service require1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may prescribe a shorter period of service in grade1 but not less than two years1 for eligibility for consideration for promotion1 in the case of officers designated for limited duty to whom paragraph 7#b7 applies4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may waive paragraph 7#b7 to the extent necessary to assure that officers described in subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph have at least two opportunities for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade as officers below the promotion zone4 7#f7 ,in computing service in grade for purposes of this section1 service in a grade held as a result of assignment to a position is counted as service in the grade in which the officer would have served except for such assignment or appointment4 7b7 ,continued eligibility for consideration for promotion of officers who have previously failed of selection 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an officer who has failed of selection for promotion to the next higher grade remains eligible for consideration for promotion to that grade as long as the officer continues on active duty in other than a retired status and is not promoted4 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to an officer on active status who is ineligible for consideration for promotion under section #fca7;c7 of this title for the second time4 7c7 ,officers ,to ,be considered by promotion boards 7#a7 ,each time a selection board is convened under section #bjbaa of this title for consideration of officers in a competitive category for promotion to the next higher grade1 each officer in the promotion zone 7except as provided under paragraph 7#b771 and each officer above the promotion zone1 for the grade and competitive category under consideration shall be considered for promotion4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force-- 7,a7 may1 in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense in regulations which shall apply uniformly among the military departments1 limit the officers to be considered by a selection board from below the promotion zone to those officers who are determined to be exceptionally well qualified for promotion2 7,b7 may1 by regulation1 prescribe a period of time1 not to exceed one year1 from the time an officer on the ,space ,force officer list transfers on or off of sustained duty during which the officer shall be ineligible for consideration for promotion2 and 7,c7 may1 by regulation1 preclude from consideration by a selection board by which the officer would otherwise be eligible to be considered1 an officer who has an established separation date that is within #ij days after the date on which the board is to be convened4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to preclude from consideration by selection boards for promotion to the grade of brigadier general1 officers in the grade of colonel who-- 7i7 have been considered and not selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or by at least two selection boards2 and 7ii7 are determined1 in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed pursuant to subparagraph 7,b71 as not being exceptionally well qualified for promotion4 7,b7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense authorizes the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to have the authority described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall prescribe by regulation the standards and procedures for the exercise of such authority4 ,those regulations shall apply uniformly among the military departments and shall include the following provisions3 7i7 ,a requirement that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may exercise such authority in the case of a particular selection board only if the ,secretary of ,defense approves the exercise of that authority for that board4 7ii7 ,a requirement that an officer may be precluded from consideration by a selection board under this paragraph only upon the recommendation of a preselection board of officers convened by the ,secretary of the military department concerned and composed of at least three officers all of whom are serving in a grade higher than the grade of such officer4 7iii7 ,a requirement that such a preselection board may not recommend that an officer be precluded from such consideration unless the ,secretary of the ,air ,force has given the officer advance written notice of the convening of such board and of the military records that will be considered by the board and has given the officer a reasonable period before the convening of the board in which to submit comments to the board4 7iv7 ,a requirement that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide general guidance to the board in accordance with standards and procedures prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense in those regulations4 7v7 ,a requirement that the preselection board may recommend that an officer be precluded from consideration by a selection board only on the basis of the general guidance provided by the ,secretary ,air ,force1 information in the officer's official military personnel records that has been described in the notice provided the officer as required pursuant to clause 7iii71 and any communication to the board received from that officer before the board convenes4 7d7 ,certain officers not ,to ,be considered ,a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title may not consider for promotion to the next higher grade any of the following officers3 7#a7 ,an officer whose name is on a promotion list for that grade as a result of the officer's selection for promotion to that grade by an earlier selection board convened under that section4 7#b7 ,an officer who is recommended for promotion to that grade in the report of an earlier selection board convened under that section1 in the case of such a report that has not yet been approved by the ,president4 7#c7 ,an officer in the grade of first lieutenant who is on an approved all-fully-qualified-officers list under section #bjbch7;a77#d7 of this title4 7#d7 ,an officer in the grade of captain who is not a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,an officer excluded under subsection 7e74 7e7 ,authority ,to allow officers ,to opt out of selection board consideration 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may provide that an officer on the ,space ,force officer list may1 upon the officer's request and with the approval of the ,secretary1 be excluded from consideration by a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title to consider officers for promotion to the next higher grade4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may only approve a request under paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7,a7 7i7 the basis for the request is to allow an officer to complete a broadening assignment1 advanced education1 another assignment of significant value to the ,department1 a career progression requirement delayed by the assignment or education2 7ii7 the ,secretary determines the exclusion from consideration is in the best interest of the ,space ,force2 and 7iii7 the officer has not previously failed of selection for promotion to the grade for which the officer requests the exclusion from consideration2 or 7,b7 7i7 the officer is serving in a critical skill position that cannot be filled by another ,space ,force officer serving in the same grade2 7ii7 the ,secretary determines that it is in the best interests of the ,space ,force for the officer to continue to serve in their current position and grade2 and 7iii7 the officer has not previously opted out of a promotion board under this authority4 #bjbcb4 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion3 designation as joint qualified officer required before promotion to brigadier general2 exceptions ,the provisions of section #fai;a of this title shall apply to officers of the ,space ,force4 #bjbcc4 ,opportunities for consideration for promotion 7a7 ,specification of number of opportunities for consideration for promotion ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall specify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded to ,space ,force officers for promotion to each grade above the grade of captain4 7b7 ,limitation on number of opportunities that may be specified ,the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of the ,space ,force for promotion to a particular grade may not exceed five4 7c7 ,limited authority of secretary of the air force ,to modify number of opportunities ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may change the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to a particular grade not more frequently than once every five years4 7d7 ,authority of secretary of defense ,to modify number of opportunities ,the ,secretary of ,defense may modify the number of opportunities for consideration for promotion to be afforded officers of the ,space ,force for promotion to a particular grade4 #bjbcd4 ,space ,force officer list 7a7 ,single list ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a single list of all ,space ,force officers serving in a ,space ,force active status4 ,the list shall be known as the ,space ,force officer list4 7b7 ,order of officers on list ,officers shall be carried on the ,space ,force officer list in the order of seniority of the grade in which they are serving4 ,officers serving in the same grade shall be carried in the order of their rank in that grade4 7c7 ,effect of service in a temporary appointment ,an officer whose position on the ,space ,force officer list results from service under a temporary appointment or in a grade held by reason of assignment to a position has1 when that appointment or assignment ends1 the grade and position on the ,space ,force officer list that the officer would have held if the officer had not received that appointment or assignment4 #bjbce4 ,competitive categories 7a7 ,requirement ,to establish competitive categories for promotion ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish at least one competitive category for promotion for officers on the ,space ,force officer list4 ,each officer whose name appears on the ,space ,force officer list shall be carried in a competitive category of officers4 ,officers in the same competitive category shall compete among themselves for promotion4 7b7 ,single competitive category for promotion to general officer grades ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a single competitive category for all officers on the ,space ,force officer list who will be considered by a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general4 #bjbcf4 ,numbers to be recommended for promotion 7a7 ,promotion to grades below brigadier general 7#a7 ,before convening a selection board under section #bjbaa of this title to consider officers for recommendation for promotion to a grade below brigadier general and in any competitive category1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall determine-- 7,a7 the number of positions needed to accomplish mission objectives which require officers of that competitive category in the grade to which the board will recommend officers for promotion2 7,b7 the estimated number of officers needed to fill vacancies in those positions during the period in which it is anticipated that officers selected for promotion will be promoted2 and 7,c7 the number of officers in a ,space ,force active status authorized by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to serve both on sustained duty and not on sustained duty in the grade and competitive category under consideration4 7#b7 ,based on the determinations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall determine the maximum number of officers in that competitive category which the selection board may recommend for promotion4 7b7 ,promotion to brigadier general and major general 7#a7 ,before convening a selection board under section #bjbaa of this title to consider officers for recommendation for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall determine-- 7,a7 the number of positions needed to accomplish mission objectives which require officers serving in a ,space ,force active status on sustained duty1 and in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty1 in the grade to which the board will recommend officers for promotion2 and 7,b7 the estimated number of officers on sustained duty and not on sustained duty needed to fill vacancies in those positions over the #bd-month period beginning on the date on which the selection board convenes4 7#b7 ,based on the determinations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall determine the maximum number of officers serving in a ,space ,force active status on sustained duty1 and the maximum number of officers serving in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty1 which the selection board may recommend for promotion4 #bjbcg4 ,establishment of promotion zones 7a7 ,in general ,before convening a selection board under section #bjbaa of this title to consider officers for promotion to any grade above first lieutenant or lieutenant 7junior grade71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a promotion zone for officers serving in each grade and competitive category to be considered by the board4 7b7 ,determination of number ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall determine the number of officers in the promotion zone for officers serving in any grade and competitive category from among officers who are eligible for promotion in that grade and competitive category4 ,such determination shall be made on the basis of an estimate of-- 7#a7 the number of officers needed in that competitive category in the next higher grade in each of the next five years2 7#b7 the number of officers to be serving in that competitive category in the next higher grade in each of the next five years2 7#c7 in the case of a promotion zone for officers to be promoted to a grade to which section #ebc of this title is applicable1 the number of officers authorized for such grade under such section to be on active duty on the last day of each of the next five fiscal years2 and 7#d7 the number of officers that should be placed in that promotion zone in each of the next five years to provide to officers in those years relatively similar opportunity for promotion4 #bjbch4 ,promotions3 how made2 authorized delay of promotions 7a7 ,procedure for promotion of officers on an approved promotion list 7#a7 ,placement of names on promotion list ,when the report of a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title is approved by the ,president1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall place the names of all officers approved for promotion within a competitive category on a single list for that competitive category1 to be known as a promotion list1 in the order of the seniority of such officers on the list or based on particular merit1 as determined by the promotion board4 ,a promotion list is considered to be established under this section as of the date of the approval of the report of the selection board under the preceding sentence4 7#b7 ,order and timing of promotions ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 officers on a promotion list for a competitive category shall be promoted to the next higher grade when additional officers in that grade and competitive category are needed4 ,promotions shall be made in the order in which the names of officers appear on the promotion list and after officers previously selected for promotion in that competitive category have been promoted4 ,officers to be promoted to the grade of first lieutenant shall be promoted in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,limitation on promotions to general officer grades to comply with strength limitations ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the promotion of an officer on the ,space ,force officer list to a general officer grade shall be delayed if that promotion would cause any strength limitation of section #ebf of this title to be exceeded4 ,the delay shall expire when the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that the delay is no longer required to ensure compliance with the strength limitation4 7#d7 ,promotion of first lieutenants on an all-fully-qualified officers list 7,a7 ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 officers on the ,space ,force officer list in the grade of first lieutenant who are on an approved all-fully-qualified-officers list shall be promoted to the grade of captain in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7,b7 ,an all-fully-qualified-officers list shall be considered to be approved for purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 when the list is approved by the ,president4 ,when so approved1 such a list shall be treated in the same manner as a promotion list under this chapter4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may make a recommendation to the ,president for approval of an all-fully-qualified-officers list only when the ,secretary determines that all officers on the list are needed in the next higher grade to accomplish mission objectives4 7,d7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 an all-fully-qualified-officers list is a list of all officers on the ,space ,force officers list in a grade who the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines-- 7i7 are fully qualified for promotion to the next higher grade2 and 7ii7 would be eligible for consideration for promotion to the next higher grade by a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title upon the convening of such a board4 7,e7 ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that one or more officers or former officers were not placed on an all-fully-qualified-list under this paragraph because of administrative error1 the ,secretary may prepare a supplemental all-fully-qualified-officers list containing the names of any such officers for approval in accordance with this paragraph4 7b7 ,date of rank ,the date of rank of an officer appointed to a higher grade under this section is determined under section #gda7;d7 of this title4 7c7 ,appointment authority ,appointments under this section shall be made by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 except that appointments under this section in the grade of first lieutenant or captain shall be made by the ,president alone4 7d7 ,authority ,to delay appointments for specified reasons ,the provisions of subsection 7d7 of section #fbd of this title shall apply to the appointment of an officer under this section in the same manner as they apply to an appointment of an officer under that section1 and any reference in that subsection to an active-duty list shall be treated for purposes of applicability to an officer of the ,space ,force as referring to the ,space ,force officer list4 ,,iv ,persons not considered for promotion and other promotion-related provisions ,sec4#bjbda4 ,persons not considered for promotion and other promotion-related provisions4 #bjbda4 ,persons not considered for promotion and other promotion-related provisions ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #cf of this title shall apply to officers of the ,space ,force4 ,v ,applicability of other laws ,sec4#bjbea4 ,applicability of certain ,,dopma officer personnel policy provisions4 #bjbea4 ,applicability of certain ,,dopma officer personnel policy provisions ,except as otherwise modified or provided for in this chapter1 the following provisions of chapter #cf of this title 7relating to promotion1 separation1 and involuntary retirement of officers on the active-duty list7 shall apply to ,space ,force officers and officer promotions3 7#a7 ,subchapter ,i 7relating to selection boards74 7#b7 ,subchapter ,,ii 7relating to promotions74 7#c7 ,subchapter ,,iii 7relating to failure of selection for promotion and retirement for years of service74 7#d7 ,subchapter ,,iv 7relating to continuation on active duty and selective early retirement74 7#e7 ,subchapter ,v 7additional provisions relating to promotion1 separation1 and retirement74 7#f7 ,subchapter ,,vi 7relating to alternative promotion authority for officers in designated competitive categories74 4 7d7 ,temporary 7brevet7 promotions for officers with critical skills ,section #fje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,coverage of ,space ,force officers ,subsections 7a71 7b77#b77;,a71 7f77#a71 and 7f77#b7 are amended by striking or ,marine ,corps1 each place it appears and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force14 7#b7 ,disaggregation of air force maximum numbers ,subsection 7g7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c73 7#b7 ,in the case of the ,air ,force-- 7,a7 as captain1 #ie2 7,b7 as major1 #cje2 7,c7 as lieutenant colonel1 #afe2 and 7,d7 as colonel1 #ge4 7#c7 ,in the case of the ,space ,force-- 7,a7 as captain1 #e2 7,b7 as major1 #bj2 7,c7 as lieutenant colonel1 #aj2 and 7,d7 as colonel1 #e4 4 #ahag4 ,enlisted members 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #agaf1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #bjjg ,enlisted members ,sec4 #bjcja4 ,original enlistments3 qualifications2 grade4 #bjcjb4 ,enlisted members3 term of enlistment4 #bjcjc4 ,reference to chapter #ca4 #bjcja4 ,original enlistments3 qualifications2 grade 7a7 ,original enlistments 7#a7 ,authority to accept ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may accept original enlistments in the ,space ,force of qualified1 effective1 and able-bodied persons4 7#b7 ,age ,a person accepted for original enlistment shall be not less than seventeen years of age4 ,however1 no person under eighteen years of age may be originally enlisted without the written consent of the person's parent or guardian1 if the person has a parent or guardian entitled to the person's custody and control4 7b7 ,grade ,a person is enlisted in the ,space ,force in the grade prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #bjcjb4 ,enlisted members3 term of enlistment 7a7 ,term of original enlistments ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may accept original enlistments of persons for the duration of their minority or for a period of at least two but not more than eight years in the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,term of reenlistments ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may accept a reenlistment in the ,space ,force for a period determined in accordance with paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 of section #eje7;d7 of this title4 #bjcjc4 ,reference to chapter #ca ,for other provisions of this title applicable to enlistments in the ,space ,force1 see chapter #ca of this title4 4 7b7 ,amendments to title #aj chapter relating to enlistments ,chapter #ca of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,recruiting campaigns ,section #ejc7;a7 is amended by striking and ,regular ,coast ,guard and inserting ,regular ,coast ,guard1 and the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,qualifications1 term1 grade ,section #eje is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,regular ,space ,force1 each place it appears2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,for enlistments in the ,space ,force1 see sections #bjcja and #bjcjb of this title4 4 7#c7 ,extension of enlistments during war ,section #ejf is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force4 7#d7 ,reenlistment ,section #ejh is amended striking ,regular before ,space ,force both places it appears4 7#e7 ,enlistment incentives for pursuit of skills to facilitate national service ,section #eaj7;c7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,selected ,reserve2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following new subparagraph 7,d73 7,d7 in the ,space ,force2 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as so redesignated1 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e74 7#f7 ,college first program ,section #eaa7;b77#a77;,a7 is amended by inserting or as a member of the ,space ,force1 after reserve component14 7#g7 ,delayed entry program ,section #eac7;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting1 1 or who is qualified under section #bjcja of this title and applicable regulations for enlistment in the ,space ,force1 after armed force2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or be enlisted as a member of the ,space ,force1 after ,coast ,guard ,reserve4 7#h7 ,effect upon enlisted status of acceptance of appointment as cadet or midshipman ,section #eaf7;b7 is amended by inserting or in the ,space ,force1 after armed force4 #ahah4 ,retention and separation generally 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #agag1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #bjji ,retention and separation generally ,sec4 #bjdja4 ,applicability of certain provisions of law related to separation4 #bjdjb4 ,enlisted members3 standards and qualifications for retention4 #bjdjc4 ,officers3 standards and qualifications for retention4 #bjdjd4 ,selection of officers for early retirement or discharge4 #bjdje4 ,force shaping authority4 #bjdja4 ,applicability of certain provisions of law related to separation 7a7 ,officer separation ,except as specified in this section or otherwise modified in this chapter1 the provisions of chapter #ei of this title applicable to officers of a regular component shall apply to officers of the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,enlisted member separation ,except as specified in this section or otherwise modified in this chapter1 the provisions of chapter #ei of this title applicable to enlisted members of a regular component shall apply to enlisted members of the ,space ,force4 7c7 ,separation pay upon involuntary discharge or release from active duty ,the provisions of section #aagd of this title-- 7#a7 pertaining to a regular officer shall apply to a ,space ,force officer serving on sustained duty2 7#b7 pertaining to a regular enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member of the ,space ,force serving on sustained duty2 and 7#c7 pertaining to other members shall apply to members of the ,space ,force not serving on sustained duty4 7d7 ,voluntary separation incentive ,the provisions of section #aage of this title pertaining to a voluntary appointment1 enlistment1 or transfer to a reserve component shall apply to the voluntary release from active duty of a member of the ,space ,force on sustained duty4 7e7 ,voluntary separation pay and benefits ,the provisions of section #aagf of this title-- 7#a7 pertaining to a regular enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member of the ,space ,force serving on sustained duty2 and 7#b7 pertaining to a reserve enlisted member serving in an active status shall apply to an enlisted member of the ,space ,force serving in a ,space ,force active status or on sustained duty4 #bjdjb4 ,enlisted members3 standards and qualifications for retention 7a7 ,standards and qualifications for retention ,subject to such limitations as the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall1 by regulation1 prescribe-- 7#a7 standards and qualifications for the retention of enlisted members of the ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 equitable procedures for the periodic determination of the compliance of each such member with those standards and qualifications4 7b7 ,effect of failure ,to comply with standards and qualifications ,if an enlisted member serving in ,space ,force active status fails to comply with the standards and qualifications prescribed under subsection 7a71 the member shall-- 7#a7 if qualified1 be transferred to ,space ,force inactive status2 7#b7 if qualified1 be retired in accordance with section #bjfjc of this title2 or 7#c7 have the member's enlistment terminated4 #bjdjc4 ,officers3 standards and qualifications for retention 7a7 ,standards and qualifications ,to be retained in an active status1 a ,space ,force officer must-- 7#a7 in any applicable yearly period1 attain the number of points specified under section #abgcb7;a77#b7 of this title2 and 7#b7 conform to such other standards and qualifications as the ,secretary may prescribe for officers of the ,space ,force4 7b7 ,result of failure ,to comply ,a ,space ,force officer who fails to attain the number of points prescribed under subsection 7a77#a71 or to conform to the standards and qualifications prescribed under subsection 7a77#b71 may be referred to a board convened under section #bjeja7;a7 of this title4 #bjdjd4 ,selection of officers for early retirement or discharge 7a7 ,consideration for early retirement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convene selection boards under section #bjbaa7;b7 of this title to consider for early retirement officers on the ,space ,force officer list as follows3 7#a7 ,officers in the grade of lieutenant colonel who have failed of selection for promotion at least one time and whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion4 7#b7 ,officers in the grade of colonel who have served in that grade for at least two years and whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion4 7#c7 ,officers1 other than those described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 holding a grade below the grade of colonel-- 7,a7 who are eligible for retirement under section #bjfja of this title or who after two additional years or less of active service would be eligible for retirement under that section2 and 7,b7 whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion4 7b7 ,consideration for discharge 7#a7 ,subject to such limitations as the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convene selection boards under section #bjbaa of this title to consider for discharge officers on the ,space ,force officer list-- 7,a7 who have served at least one year of active status in the grade currently held2 7,b7 whose names are not on a list of officers recommended for promotion2 and 7,c7 who are not eligible to be retired under any provision of law 7other than by reason of eligibility pursuant to section #ddjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiic 7,public ,law #ajb-dhd77 and are not within two years of becoming so eligible4 7#b7 ,an officer who is recommended for discharge by a selection board convened pursuant to the authority of paragraph 7#a7 and whose discharge is approved by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall be discharged on a date specified by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,selection of officers for discharge under paragraph 7#a7 shall be based on the needs of the service4 7c7 ,discharges and retirements considered ,to ,be involuntary ,the discharge or retirement of an officer pursuant to this section shall be considered to be involuntary for purposes of any other provision of law4 #bjdje4 ,force shaping authority 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may1 solely for the purpose of restructuring the ,space ,force-- 7#a7 discharge an officer described in subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 involuntarily release such an officer from sustained duty4 7b7 ,covered officers 7#a7 ,the authority under this section may be exercised in the case of an officer of the ,space ,force serving on sustained duty who-- 7,a7 has completed not more than six years of service as a commissioned officer in the armed forces2 or 7,b7 has completed more than six years of service as a commissioned officer in the armed forces1 but has not completed the minimum service obligation applicable to that officer4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term minimum service obligation1 with respect to a member of the ,space ,force1 means the initial period of required active duty service applicable to the member1 together with any additional period of required active duty service incurred by that member during the member's initial period of required active duty service4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall prescribe regulations for the exercise of the ,secretary's authority under this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #fdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by inserting 7other than an officer of the ,space ,force7 after in the case of an officer2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 of ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or ,regular ,marine ,corps2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,space ,force ,for a similar provision with respect to officers of the ,space ,force1 see section #bjdje of this title4 4 #ahai4 ,separation of officers for substandard performance of duty or for certain other reasons ,subtitle ,f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #agah1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #bjaa ,separation of officers for substandard performance of duty or for certain other reasons ,sec4 #bjeja4 ,authority to establish procedures to consider the separation of officers for substandard performance of duty and for certain other reasons4 #bjejb4 ,retention boards4 #bjejc4 ,removal of officer3 action by secretary upon recommendation of retention board4 #bjejd4 ,rights and procedures4 #bjeje4 ,officer considered for removal3 voluntary retirement or discharge4 #bjejf4 ,officers eligible to serve on retention boards4 #bjeja4 ,authority to establish procedures to consider the separation of officers for substandard performance of duty and for certain other reasons 7a7 ,procedures for review of record of officers relating to standards of performance of duty 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall prescribe1 by regulation1 procedures for the review at any time of the record of any commissioned officer 7other than a retired officer7 of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status to determine whether the officer shall be required1 because of a reason stated in paragraph 7#b71 to show cause for the officer's retention in a ,space ,force active status4 7#b7 ,the reasons referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,the officer's performance of duty has fallen below standards prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the officer has failed to satisfy the standards and qualifications established under section #bjdjc of this title by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,procedures for review of record of officers relating to certain other reasons 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall prescribe1 by regulation1 procedures for the review at any time of the record of any commissioned officer 7other than a retired officer7 of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status to determine whether the officer should be required1 because of a reason stated in paragraph 7#b71 to show cause for the officer's retention in a ,space ,force active status4 7#b7 ,the reasons referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the following3 7,a7 ,misconduct4 7,b7 ,moral or professional dereliction4 7,c7 ,the officer's retention is not clearly consistent with the interests of national security4 7c7 ,secretary of defense limitations ,regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force under this section are subject to such limitations as the ,secretary of ,defense may prescribe4 #bjejb4 ,retention boards 7a7 ,convening of boards ,to consider officers required ,to show cause ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall convene retention boards at such times and places as the ,secretary may prescribe to receive evidence and make findings and recommendations as to whether an officer who is required under section #bjeja of this title to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status should be retained in a ,space ,force active status4 ,each retention board shall be composed of not less than three officers having the qualifications prescribed by section #bjejf of this title4 7b7 ,fair and impartial hearing ,a retention board shall give a fair and impartial hearing to each officer required under section #bjeja of this title to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status4 7c7 ,effect of board determination that an officer has failed ,to establish that the officer should be retained 7#a7 ,if a retention board determines that the officer has failed to establish that the officer should be retained in a ,space ,force active status1 the board shall recommend to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force one of the following3 7,a7 ,that the officer be transferred to an inactive status4 7,b7 ,that the officer1 if qualified under any provision of law1 be retired4 7,c7 ,that the officer be discharged from the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 an officer as to whom a retention board makes a recommendation under paragraph 7#a7 that the officer not be retained in a ,space ,force active status may be required to take leave pending the completion of the officer's case under this chapter4 ,the officer may be required to begin such leave at any time following the officer's receipt of the report of the retention board1 including the board's recommendation for removal from a ,space ,force active status1 and the expiration of any period allowed for submission by the officer of a rebuttal to that report4 ,the leave may be continued until the date on which action by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force on the officer's case is completed or may be terminated at any earlier time4 7d7 ,effect of board determination that an officer has established that the officer should be retained 7#a7 ,if a retention board determines that the officer has established that the officer should be retained in a ,space ,force active status1 the officer's case is closed4 7#b7 ,an officer who is required to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status under subsection 7a7 of section #bjeja of this title and who is determined under paragraph 7#a7 to have established that the officer should be retained in a ,space ,force active status may not again be required to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status under such subsection within the one-year period beginning on the date of that determination4 7#c7 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 an officer who is required to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status under subsection 7b7 of section #bjeja of this title and who is determined under paragraph 7#a7 to have established that the officer should be retained in a ,space ,force active status may again be required to show cause for retention at any time4 7,b7 ,an officer who has been required to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status under subsection 7b7 of section #bjeja of this title and who is thereafter retained in an active status may not again be required to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status under such subsection solely because of conduct which was the subject of the previous proceedings1 unless the findings or recommendations of the retention board that considered the officer's previous case are determined to have been obtained by fraud or collusion4 7#d7 ,in the case of an officer described in paragraph 7#b7 or paragraph 7#c77;,a71 the retention board may recommend that the officer be required to complete additional training1 professional education1 or such other developmental programs as may be available to correct any identified deficiencies and improve the officer's performance within the ,space ,force4 #bjejc4 ,removal of officer3 action by ,secretary upon recommendation of retention board ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may remove an officer from ,space ,force active status if the removal of such officer from ,space ,force active status is recommended by a retention board convened under section #bjejb of this title4 #bjejd4 ,rights and procedures 7a7 ,in general ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 each officer required under section #bjeja of this title to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status-- 7#a7 shall be notified in writing1 at least #cj days before the hearing of the officer's case by a retention board1 of the reasons for which the officer is being required to show cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status2 7#b7 shall be allowed a reasonable time1 as determined by the board1 to prepare the officer's showing of cause for retention in a ,space ,force active status2 7#c7 shall be allowed to appear either in person or through electronic means and to be represented by counsel at proceedings before the board2 and 7#d7 shall be allowed full access to1 and shall be furnished copies of1 records relevant to the officer's case1 except that the board shall withhold any record that the ,secretary determines should be withheld in the interest of national security4 7b7 ,summary of records withheld in interest of national security ,when a record is withheld under subsection 7a77#d71 the officer whose case is under consideration shall1 to the extent that the interest of national security permits1 be furnished a summary of the record so withheld4 #bjeje4 ,officer considered for removal3 voluntary retirement or discharge 7a7 ,in general ,at any time during proceedings under this chapter with respect to the removal of an officer from a ,space ,force active status1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may grant a request by the officer-- 7#a7 for voluntary retirement1 if the officer is qualified for retirement2 or 7#b7 for discharge in accordance with subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,retirement or discharge ,an officer removed from a ,space ,force active status under section #bjejc of this title shall-- 7#a7 if eligible for voluntary retirement under any provision of law on the date of such removal1 be retired in the grade and with the retired pay for which the officer would be eligible if retired under such provision2 and 7#b7 if ineligible for voluntary retirement under any provision of law on the date of such removal-- 7,a7 be honorably discharged in the grade then held1 in the case of an officer whose case was brought under subsection 7a7 of section #bjeja of this title2 or 7,b7 be discharged in the grade then held1 in the case of an officer whose case was brought under subsection 7b7 of section #bjeja of this title4 7c7 ,separation pay for discharged officer ,an officer who is discharged under subsection 7b77#b7 is entitled1 if eligible therefor1 to separation pay under section #aagd7;a77#b7 of this title4 #bjejf4 ,officers eligible to serve on retention boards 7a7 ,in general ,the provisions of section #aahg of this title apply to the membership of boards convened under this chapter in the same manner as to the membership of boards convened under chapter #fj of this title4 7b7 ,retired air force officers 7#a7 ,authority ,in applying subsection 7b7 of section #aahg of this title to a board convened under this chapter1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may appoint retired officers of the ,air ,force1 in addition to retired officers of the ,space ,force1 to complete the membership of the board4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a retired officer of the ,air ,force may be appointed to a board under paragraph 7#a7 only if the officer served in a space-related career field of the ,air ,force for sufficient time such that the ,secretary of the ,air ,force determines that the retired ,air ,force officer has adequate knowledge concerning the standards of performance and conduct required of an officer of the ,space ,force4 4 #ahbj4 ,retirement 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #agai1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #bjac ,voluntary retirement for length of service ,sec4 #bjfja4 ,officers3 voluntary retirement for length of service4 #bjfjb4 ,officers3 computation of years of service for voluntary retirement4 #bjfjc4 ,enlisted members3 voluntary retirement for length of service4 #bjfjd4 ,enlisted members3 computation of years of service for voluntary retirement4 #bjfje4 ,applicability of other provisions of law relating to retirement4 #bjfja4 ,officers3 voluntary retirement for length of service 7a7 ,twenty years or more ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may1 upon the officer's request1 retire a commissioned officer of the ,space ,force who has at least #bj years of service computed under section #bjfjb of this title1 at least #aj years of which have been active service as a commissioned officer4 7b7 ,thirty years or more ,a commissioned officer of the ,space ,force who has at least #cj years of service computed under section #bjfjb of this title may be retired upon the officer's request1 in the discretion of the ,president4 7c7 ,forty years or more ,except as provided in section #bjejc of this title1 a commissioned officer of the ,space ,force who has at least #dj years of service computed under section #bjfjb of this title shall be retired upon the officer's request4 #bjfjb4 ,officers3 computation of years of service for voluntary retirement 7a7 ,years of active service ,for the purpose of determining whether an officer of the ,space ,force may be retired under section #bjfja of this title1 the officer's years of service are computed by adding all active service in the armed forces4 7b7 ,reference to section excluding service during certain periods ,section #igb7;b7 of this title excludes from computation of an officer's years of service for purposes of this section any time identified with respect to that officer under that section4 #bjfjc4 ,enlisted members3 voluntary retirement for length of service 7a7 ,twenty to thirty years ,under regulations to be prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 an enlisted member of the ,space ,force who has at least #bj1 but less than #cj1 years of service computed under section #bjfjd of this title may1 upon the member's request1 be retired4 7b7 ,thirty years or more ,an enlisted member of the ,space ,force who has at least #cj years of service computed under section #bjfjd of this title shall be retired upon the member's request4 #bjfjd4 ,enlisted members3 computation of years of service for voluntary retirement 7a7 ,years of active service ,for the purpose of determining whether an enlisted member of the ,space ,force may be retired under section #bjfjc of this title1 the member's years of service are computed by adding all active service in the armed forces4 7b7 ,reference to section excluding counting of certain service required ,to ,be made up ,time required to be made up under section #igb7;a7 of this title may not be counted in computing years of service under subsection 7a74 #bjfje4 ,applicability of other provisions of law relating to retirement 7a7 ,applicability to members of the ,space ,force ,except as specifically provided for by this chapter1 the provisions of this title specified in subsection 7b7 apply to members of the ,space ,force as follows3 7#a7 ,provisions pertaining to an officer of the ,air ,force shall apply to an officer of the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,provisions pertaining to an enlisted member of the ,air ,force shall apply to an enlisted member of the ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,provisions pertaining to a regular officer shall apply to an officer who is on sustained duty in the ,space ,force4 7#d7 ,provisions pertaining to a regular enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member who is on sustained duty in the ,space ,force4 7#e7 ,provisions pertaining to a reserve officer shall apply to an officer who is in a ,space ,force active status but not on sustained duty4 7#f7 ,provisions pertaining to a reserve enlisted member shall apply to an enlisted member who is in a ,space ,force active status but not on sustained duty4 7#g7 ,provisions pertaining to service in a regular component shall apply to service on sustained duty4 7#h7 ,provisions pertaining to service in a reserve component shall apply to service in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty4 7#i7 ,provisions pertaining to a member of the ,ready ,reserve shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force who is in a ,space ,force active status prior to being ordered to active duty4 7#aj7 ,provisions pertaining to a member of the ,retired ,reserve shall apply to a member of the ,space ,force who has retired under chapter #abbc of this title4 7b7 ,provisions of law ,the provisions of this title referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,chapter #fa1 relating to retirement or separation for physical disability4 7#b7 ,chapter #fc1 relating to retirement for age4 7#c7 ,chapter #fi1 relating to retired grade4 7#d7 ,chapter #ga1 relating to computation of retired pay4 7#e7 ,chapter #ida1 relating to retirement from the ,air ,force for length of service4 7#f7 ,chapter #ide1 relating to computation of retired pay4 7#g7 ,chapter #abbc1 relating to retired pay for non-regular service4 7#h7 ,chapter #abbe1 relating to retired grade4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,retired members ordered to active duty ,section #fhh7;b7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or ,regular ,marine ,corps2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,a retired member of the ,space ,force4 4 7#b7 ,retired grade ,section #icda is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or the ,space ,force both places it appears2 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking or a ,regular or ,reserve of the ,space ,force2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,space ,force 7#a7 ,the retired grade of a commissioned officer of the ,space ,force who retires other than for physical disability is determined under section #acgj or #acgj;a of this title1 as applicable to the officer4 7#b7 ,unless entitled to a higher retired grade under some other provision of law1 a member of the ,space ,force not covered by paragraph 7#a7 who retires other than for physical disability retires in the grade that the member holds on the date of the member's retirement4 4 7#c7 ,retired grade of enlisted members after #cj years of service ,section #icdd7;b77#b7 is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force4 7#d7 ,retired lists ,section #icdf is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or the ,regular ,space ,force and inserting and a separate retired list containing the name of each retired commissioned officer of the ,space ,force 7other than an officer whose name is on the list maintained under subsection 7b77#b772 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7b72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by clause 7i71 by striking 1 or for commissioned officers of the ,space ,force other than of the ,regular ,space ,force2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as so redesignated1 by striking or the ,space ,force2 and 7v7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall maintain a retired list containing the name of-- 7,a7 each person entitled to retired pay who as a member of the ,space ,force qualified for retirement under section #bjfja of this title2 and 7,b7 each retired warrant officer or enlisted member of the ,space ,force who is advanced to a commissioned grade4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking or the ,space ,force and inserting and a separate retired list containing the name of each retired warrant officer of the ,space ,force2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 by striking or the ,regular ,space ,force and inserting and a separate retired list containing the name of each retired enlisted member of the ,space ,force4 ,b ,conforming amendments related to ,space ,force military personnel system #ahca4 ,amendments to ,department of the ,air ,force provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,provisions relating to personnel ,part ,,ii of subtitle ,d of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,gender-free basis for acceptance of original enlistments 7,a7 ,section #iacb is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force4 7,b7 ,the heading of such section is amended by striking ,regular ,space ,force and inserting ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,reenlistment after service as an officer 7,a7 ,section #iach7;a7 is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force both places it appears4 7,b7 ,the heading of section #iach is amended by striking ,regular ,space ,force and inserting ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,warrant officers3 original appointment2 qualifications ,section #iafj is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force04 7#d7 ,service as an officer to be counted as enlisted service ,section #ibeb is amended by striking ,regular before ,space ,force4 7#e7 ,chapter heading 7,a7 ,the heading of chapter #iae is amended to read as follows3 #iae ,appointments in the regular air force and in the ,space ,force 4 7,b7 ,the tables of chapters at the beginning of subtitle ,d1 and at the beginning of part ,,ii of subtitle ,d of such title1 are each amended by striking the item relating to chapter #iae and inserting the following new item3 #iae4 ,appointments in the ,regular ,air ,force and in the ,space ,force #iaea4 4 7b7 ,provisions relating to training generally ,section #idja of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking or the ,regular ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 by inserting or one of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty1 after on the active-duty list12 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking or ,reserve of the ,space ,force and inserting or member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,reserve's consent and inserting the member's consent2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,regular ,space ,force and inserting of ,space ,force members on sustained duty2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,space ,force ,reserve and inserting of ,space ,force members in an active status not on sustained duty4 7c7 ,provisions relating to the air force academy ,chapter #iec of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,permanent professors2 director of admissions ,section #idcf is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking the equivalent grade in both places it appears2 7ii7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after ,regular ,air ,force the first place it appears2 7iii7 by striking and a permanent and all that follows through in the ,regular ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking the equivalent grade in both places it appears and inserting the grade of lieutenant colonel in2 and 7ii7 by striking ,regular ,space ,force has the grade equivalent to the grade of colonel in the ,regular ,air ,force and inserting ,space ,force has the grade of colonel in the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,appointment of cadets ,section #iddb7;b7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by inserting 1 or the ,space ,force1 after members of reserve components2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,regular before ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,agreement of cadets to serve as officers ,section #iddh7;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking ,regular before ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 or to terminate the officer's order to sustained duty in the ,space ,force after resign as a regular officer2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or as a ,reserve in the ,space ,force for service in the ,space ,force ,reserve and inserting or will accept further assignment in a ,space ,force active status 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 or the ,space ,force1 after that reserve component4 7#d7 ,hazing ,section #ideb7;c7 is amended by striking ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 and inserting1 or ,marine ,corps1 or in the ,space ,force14 7#e7 ,commission upon graduation ,section #idec7;b7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking or in the equivalent grade in the ,regular ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 by inserting before the period the following3 or a second lieutenant in the ,space ,force under section #eca or #bjbja of this title4 7d7 ,provisions relating to schools and camps ,chapter #ieg of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,purpose ,section #idha is amended-- 7,a7 by striking to qualify them for appointment and inserting 8to qualify them for-- 7#a7 appointment 2 7,b7 by striking or the ,space ,force ,reserve4 and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 appointment as officers1 or enlistment as noncommissioned officers1 for service in the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status4 4 7#b7 ,operation ,section #idhb7d7 is amended by striking or the ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or members of the ,space ,force in an active status4 #ahcb4 ,amendments to subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,provisions relating to organization and general military powers ,part ,i of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,untied ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,annual defense manpower report ,section #aae;a7d77#c77;,f7 is amended by inserting before the period the following3 or1 in the case of the ,space ,force1 officers ordered to active duty other than under section #bjaje7;b7 of this title4 7#b7 ,suspension of end-strength and other strength limitations in time of war or national emergency ,section #abc;a7a77#b7 is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after a reserve component4 7#c7 ,deputy commander of usnorthcom ,section #afd7;e77#d7 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 7,a7 after 7#d72 7,b7 by striking shall be a and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting 8shall be-- 7i7 a qualified officer of a reserve component who is eligible for promotion to the grade of lieutenant general or1 in the case of the ,navy1 vice admiral2 or 7ii7 a qualified officer of the ,space ,force whose prior service includes service in a ,space ,force active status other than sustained duty and who is eligible for promotion to the grade of lieutenant general4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,the requirement in subparagraph 7,a7 does not apply when the officer serving as commander of the combatant command described in that subparagraph is-- 7i7 a reserve component officer2 or 7ii7 an officer of the ,space ,force whose prior service includes service in a ,space ,force active status other than sustained duty4 4 7#d7 ,readiness reports ,section #dhb7;a7 is amended by inserting and the ,space ,force after active and reserve components both places it appears4 7b7 ,dopma officer personnel provisions ,chapter #cf of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,nondisclosure of board proceedings ,section #fac;a is amended by striking #egc1 #faa1 or #fbh both places it appears and inserting #egc1 #faa1 #fbh1 or #bjbaa4 7#b7 ,information furnished to selection boards ,section #fae7;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or #bjbaa after section #faa7;a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking regular officer and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting regular officer or an officer in the ,space ,force1 a grade above captain or1 in the case of the ,navy1 lieutenant42 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by striking major general1 and inserting major general or2 and 7,,ii7 by striking or1 in the case of the ,space ,force1 the equivalent grade14 7#c7 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion3 time-in-grade and other requirements ,section #fai7;a7 is amended by striking ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force each place it appears and inserting or ,marine ,corps4 7#d7 ,authority to vacate promotions to grades of brigadier general and rear admiral 7lower half7 ,section #fbe7;b7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force and inserting or ,marine ,corps2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,an officer of the ,space ,force whose promotion is vacated under this section holds the grade of colonel44 7#e7 ,acceptance of promotions2 oath of office ,section #fbf is amended by striking section #fbd both places it appears and inserting section #fbd or #bjbda4 7#f7 ,special selection review board ,section #fbh;a is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking major general1 and inserting major general or2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force2 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,however1 in the case of an officer on the ,space ,force officer list1 the provisions of section #fah of this title apply to the report and proceedings of a special selection review board convened under this section in the same manner as they apply to report and proceedings of a promotion board convened under section #bjbaa of this title42 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,however1 if the report of a special selection review board convened under this section recommends the sustainment of the recommendation for promotion to the next higher grade of an officer on the ,space ,force officer list who was referred to it for review under this section1 and the ,president approves the report1 the officer shall1 as soon as practicable1 be appointed to the grade in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjbda of this title44 7#g7 ,removal from list of officers recommended for promotion ,section #fbi is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting or #bjbda7;c7 after section #fbd7;c72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by inserting or #bjbda7;a7 after section #fbd7;a7 both places it appears2 and 7ii7 by inserting or #bjbda7;c7 after section #fbd7;c7 both places it appears4 7#h7 ,retirement for years of service 7,a7 ,lieutenant colonels ,section #fcc7;a7 is amended-- 7i7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,except as2 7ii7 by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or ,regular ,marine ,corps2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,except as provided under section #fcg7;b7 or #fcg;a of this title1 each officer of the ,space ,force who holds the grade of lieutenant colonel who is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to the grade of colonel shall1 if not earlier retired1 be retired on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer completes #bh years of active commissioned service4 4 7,b7 ,colonels ,section #fcd7;a7 is amended-- 7i7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,except as2 7ii7 by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or ,regular ,marine ,corps2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,except as provided under section #fcg7;b7 or #fcg;a of this title1 each officer of the ,space ,force who holds the grade of colonel who is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to the grade of brigadier general shall1 if not earlier retired1 be retired on the first day of the month after the month in which the officer completes #cj years of active commissioned service4 4 7,c7 ,brigadier generals ,section #fce is amended-- 7i7 by inserting 7a7 ,army1 navy1 air force1 and marine corps before ,except as2 7ii7 by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or ,regular ,marine ,corps2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,space ,force ,except as provided under section #fcg7;b7 or #fcg;a of this title1 each officer of the ,space ,force who holds the grade of brigadier general who is not on a list of officers recommended for promotion to the grade of major general shall1 if not earlier retired1 be retired as specified in subsection 7a74 4 7,d7 ,officers in grades above brigadier general ,section #fcf7;a7 is amended-- 7i7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,except as2 7ii7 by striking ,regular ,marine ,corps1 or ,regular ,space ,force and inserting or ,regular ,marine ,corps2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 or 7c7 and under section #fcg7;b7 or #fcg;a of this title1 each officer of the ,space ,force who holds the grade of major general shall1 if not earlier retired1 be retired as specified in paragraph 7#a74 4 7,e7 ,section headings 7i7 ,the heading of section #fcc is amended by striking lieutenant colonels and and inserting and ,space ,force lieutenant colonels2 regular ,navy4 7ii7 ,the heading of section #fcd is amended by striking colonels and and inserting and ,space ,force colonels2 regular4 7iii7 ,the heading of section #fce is amended by striking brigadier generals and and inserting and ,space ,force brigadier generals2 regular ,navy4 7iv7 ,the heading of section #fcf is amended by striking officers in grades above brigadier general and and inserting and ,space ,force officers in grades above brigadier general2 regular ,navy officers in grades above4 7c7 ,management policies for joint qualified officers ,section #ffa7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force and inserting and ,marine ,corps2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 and officers of the ,space ,force on the ,space ,force officer list1 after active-duty list4 7d7 ,leave ,chapter #dj of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,entitlement and accumulation ,section #gja is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 by inserting at the end of paragraph 7#b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status on sustained duty or subject to a call or order to active duty for a period in excess of #ab months4 2 and 7ii7 in paragraphs 7#e77;,b7 and 7#f71 by inserting 1 or of the ,space ,force1 after member of a reserve component2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7i71 by inserting 1 or of the ,space ,force1 after member of a reserve component4 7#b7 ,payment upon disapproval of certain board of inquiry recommendations for excess leave required to be taken ,section #gjg;a7a77#a7 is amended by inserting or #bjejc after section #aahb7;c77#b74 7#c7 ,career flexibility to enhance retention of members ,section #gaj is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or of the ,space ,force after regular components2 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting 1 or a ,space ,force officer in a ,space ,force active status not on active duty under section #bjaje7;b7 of this title1 after officer2 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting before the period at the end the following3 or1 in the case of a member of the ,space ,force on sustained duty1 to accept release from sustained duty orders and to serve in a ,space ,force active status2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7g77#a77;,a71 by striking chapter #cf or #adje and inserting chapter #cf1 #adje1 or #bjje4 7e7 ,limitation on number of officers who may be frocked to a higher grade ,section #ggg7;d77#b7 of such title is amended by inserting 1 or for the ,space ,force1 the ,space ,force officer list1 after active-duty list4 7f7 ,uniform code of military justice ,chapter #dg of such title 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,persons subject to ucmj ,section #hjb 7article #b7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and members of the ,space ,force on active duty under section #bjaje of this title1 after regular component of the armed forces12 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77i71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after reserve component2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting 1 or retired members of the ,space ,force who qualified for a non-regular retirement and are receiving retired pay1 after a reserve component2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ad7 ,retired members of the ,space ,force who qualified for a regular retirement under section #bjfjc of this title and are receiving retired pay4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after reserve component2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after a reserve component2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after in a regular component of the armed forces4 7#b7 ,jurisdiction to try certain personnel ,subsection 7d7 of section #hjc 7article #c7 is amended by inserting1 or the ,space ,force after reserve component4 7#c7 ,articles to be explained ,section #icg 7article #acg7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7i7 by striking or at the end of subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 the member's initial entrance on active duty or into a ,space ,force active status4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 after a member of ,space ,force has completed six months of sustained duty or in the case of a member not on sustained duty1 after the member has completed basic or recruit training2 and 2 7,c7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after in a reserve component2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking or to a member of a reserve component1 and inserting 1 to a member of a reserve component1 or to a member of the ,space ,force14 7g7 ,restriction on performance of civil functions by officers on active duty ,section #igc7;b77#a7 of such title #aj is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 to an officer on the ,space ,force officer list serving on active duty under section #bjaje7;b7 of this title or under a call or order to active duty for a period in excess of #bgj days4 4 7h7 ,use of commissary stores and mwr retail facilities ,section #ajfc of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting and space force after reserve2 and 7,b7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after reserve component2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,members of the ,space ,force ,a member of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status who is not on sustained duty shall be permitted to use commissary stores and ,,mwr retail facilities under the same conditions as specified in subsection 7a7 for a member of the ,selected ,reserve4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7a7 or 7b7 in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7d74 7i7 ,members involuntary separated 7#a7 ,eligibility for certain benefits and services ,section #aada of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#d7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 in the case of an officer of the ,space ,force 7other than a retired officer71 the officer is involuntarily discharged or released from active duty under other than adverse conditions1 as characterized by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7#f7 in the case of an enlisted member of the ,space ,force1 the member is-- 7,a7 denied reenlistment2 or 7,b7 involuntarily discharged or released from active duty under other than adverse conditions1 as characterized by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 4 7#b7 ,separation pay ,section #aagd7;a77#b7 of such title is amended by striking 1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force both places it appears and inserting or ,marine ,corps4 7j7 ,boards for the correction of military records ,chapter #gi of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,review of actions of selection boards and correction of military records ,section #aeeh is amended-- 7,a7 inserting 1 or the ,space ,force1 after reserve component each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking section #fbh or #adejb and inserting section #fbh1 #adejb1 or #bjbeb2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking or #adgje and inserting #adejg1 or #bjdjc2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by striking or #adaja7;a7 and inserting #adaja7;a71 or #bjbaa4 7#b7 ,title of air force service review agency 7,a7 ,sections #aeee7;c77#c7 and #aeeg7;f77#c7 are amended by inserting the ,department of after ,air ,force14 7,b7 ,section #aeef7;a7 is amended by inserting the ,department of after the ,army ,review ,boards ,agency14 7,c7 ,section #aeei7;c77#c7 is amended by inserting the ,department of after ,air ,force14 7k7 ,military family programs ,chapter #hh of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,members of department of defense military readiness council ,section #agha;a7b77#a77;,b77iii7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking member and and inserting member12 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 and one of whom shall be the spouse or parent of a member of the ,space ,force after parent of a reserve component member4 7#b7 ,department of defense policy and plans for military family readiness ,section #agha;b is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking military families of members of the regular components and military families of members of the reserve components and inserting military families of members of the regular components1 the reserve components1 and the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 by striking both2 and 7ii7 by striking military families of members of the regular components and military families of members of the reserve components and inserting military families of members of the regular components1 members of the reserve components1 and members of the ,space ,force4 7l7 ,training and education programs 7#a7 ,payment of tuition for off-duty training or education ,section #bjjg of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,the provisions of this section pertaining to members of the ,ready ,reserve1 the ,selected ,reserve1 or the ,individual ,ready ,reserve also apply to members of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status who are not on active duty4 4 7#b7 ,rotc financial assistant program for specially selected members ,section #bajg of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking ,navy1 and inserting ,navy or2 and 7ii7 by striking ,marine ,corps1 or as an officer in the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force and inserting or ,marine ,corps2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,applicability to ,space ,force 7#a7 ,provisions of this section referring to a regular commission1 regular officer1 or a commission in a regular component shall be treated as also referring to the commission of an officer1 or an officer1 who is a commissioned officer in the ,space ,force serving on active duty pursuant to section #bjaje7;b7 of this title4 7#b7 ,provisions of this section referring to a reserve commission1 reserve officer1 or a commission in a reserve component shall be treated as also referring to the commission of an officer1 or an officer1 who is a commissioned officer in the ,space ,force not serving on active duty pursuant to section #bjaje7;b7 of this title4 4 7#c7 ,duty as rotc administrators and instructors ,section #baaa of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may detail members of the ,space ,force in the same manner as regular and reserve members of the ,air ,force44 #ahcc4 ,title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code 7veterans' benefits7 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,general definitions ,section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bc71 by inserting 1 or for members of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status 7as defined in section #aja7;e77#a7 of title #aj71 after 7including commissioned officers of the ,reserve ,corps of the ,public ,health ,service7 both places it appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#bg7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f71 7,g71 and 7,h7 as subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g71 respectively4 7#b7 ,definitions for purposes of sgli ,section #aife of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting 1 or by members of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status 7as defined in section #aja7;e77#a7 of title #aj7 but not on sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj1 after for ,reserves2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting 1 or for members of the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status 7as defined in section #aja7;e77#a7 of title #aj71 after 7including commissioned officers of the ,reserve ,corps of the ,public ,health ,service74 7b7 ,persons eligible for interment in national cemeteries ,section #bdjb7;a7 of such title is amended in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting any member of the ,space ,force1 after a ,reserve component of the ,armed ,forces14 7c7 ,educational assistance 7#a7 ,montgomery gi bill ,section #cjaa7;a77#c77;,d7 of such title is amended by inserting or for further service in the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj after of the ,armed ,forces14 7#b7 ,post #i-aa gi bill ,section #ccaa7;c77#c7 of such title is amended by inserting 1 or for further service in the ,space ,force in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj1 after of the ,armed ,forces the second place it appears4 ,c ,transition provisions #ahda4 ,transition period ,in this subtitle1 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 #ahdb4 ,change of duty status of members of the ,space ,force 7a7 ,change of duty status 7#a7 ,conversion of status and order to sustained duty ,during the transition period1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall change the duty status of each member of the ,regular ,space ,force to ,space ,force active status and shall1 at the same time1 order the member to sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #agae of this ,act4 ,any such order may be made without regard to any otherwise applicable requirement that such an order be made only with the consent of the member or as specified in an enlistment agreement or active-duty service commitment4 7#b7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section1 the terms ,space ,force active status and sustained duty have the meanings given those terms by subsection 7e7 of section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #agac7;a74 7b7 ,effective date of change of duty status ,the change of a member's duty status and order to sustained duty in accordance with subsection 7a7 shall be effective on the date specified by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 but not later than the last day of the transition period4 #ahdc4 ,transfer to the ,space ,force of members of the ,air ,force ,reserve and the ,air ,national ,guard 7a7 ,transfer of members of the air force reserve 7#a7 ,officers ,during the transition period1 the ,secretary of ,defense may1 with the officer's consent1 transfer a covered officer of the ,air ,force ,reserve or the ,air ,national ,guard 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 ,force ,reserve or the ,air ,national ,guard to the ,space ,force1 other than those members who do not consent to the transfer4 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 7b7 ,regulations ,transfers under subsection 7a7 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 7c7 ,term of initial enlistment in ,space ,force ,in the case of a covered enlisted member who is transferred to the ,space ,force in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may accept the initial enlistment of the member in the ,space ,force for a period of less than #b 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 member's term of enlistment in the ,air ,force ,reserve4 7d7 ,end strength adjustments upon transfers from air force reserve or ,air ,national ,guard to ,space ,force ,during the transition period1 upon the transfer of a mission of the ,air ,force ,reserve or the ,air ,national ,guard to the ,space ,force-- 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 ,force ,reserve and the ,air ,national ,guard pursuant to section #aae7;a77#b7 of such title for such fiscal year shall be decreased by the same number4 7e7 ,administrative provisions ,for purposes of the transfer of covered members of the ,air ,force ,reserve in accordance with subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,air ,force ,reserve1 the ,air ,national ,guard1 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 7f7 ,retraining and reassignment for members not transferring ,if a covered member of the ,air ,force ,reserve or the ,air ,national ,guard does not consent to transfer to the ,space ,force in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary in the case of the individual member1 provide the member retraining and reassignment within the ,air ,force ,reserve4 7g7 ,covered members ,for purposes of this section1 the term covered1 with respect to a member of the ,air ,force ,reserve or the ,air ,national ,guard1 means-- 7#a7 a member who as of the date of the enactment of this ,act holds an ,air ,force specialty code for a specialty held by members of the ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 any other member designated by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for the purposes of this section4 #ahdd4 ,placement of officers on the ,space ,force officer list 7a7 ,placement on list ,officers of the ,space ,force whose duty status is changed in accordance with section #agdb1 and officers of the ,air ,force ,reserve or the ,air ,national ,guard who transfer to the ,space ,force in accordance with section #agdc1 shall be placed on the ,space ,force officer list in an order determined by their respective grades and dates of rank4 7b7 ,officers of same grade and date of rank ,among officers of the same grade and date of rank1 placement on the ,space ,force officer list shall be in the order of their rank as determined in accordance with section #gda7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahde4 ,disestablishment of regular ,space ,force 7a7 ,disestablishment ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall disestablish the ,regular ,space ,force not later than the end of the transition period1 once there are no longer any members remaining in the ,regular ,space ,force4 ,the ,regular ,space ,force shall be disestablished upon the completion of the change of duty status of all members of the ,space ,force pursuant to section #agdb and certification by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to the congressional defense committees that there are no longer any members of the ,regular ,space ,force4 7b7 ,publication of notice in federal register ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register notice of the disestablishment of the ,regular ,space ,force1 including the date thereof1 together with any certification submitted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,conforming repeal 7#a7 ,repeal ,section #ijhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to the composition of the ,regular ,space ,force1 is repealed4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this subsection shall take effect on the date on which the certification is submitted under subsection 7a74 #ahdf4 ,end strength flexibility 7a7 ,additional authority ,to vary end strengths 7#a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding section #aae7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 upon determination by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force that such action would enhance manning and readiness in essential units or in critical specialties1 the ,secretary may vary the end strength authorized by ,congress for a fiscal year as follows3 7,a7 ,increase the end strength authorized pursuant to section #aae7;a77#a77;,a7 of such title for a fiscal year for the ,space ,force by a number equal to not more than #e percent of such authorized end strength4 7,b7 ,decrease the end strength authorized pursuant to section #aae7;a77#a77;,a7 of such title for a fiscal year for the ,space ,force by a number equal to not more than #aj percent of such authorized end strength4 7#b7 ,termination ,the authority provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall terminate on the last day of the transition period4 7b7 ,temporary exemption for the ,space ,force from end strength grade restrictions ,sections #eag and #ebc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the ,space ,force during the transition period4 #ahdg4 ,promotion authority flexibility 7a7 ,promotion authority flexibility ,during the transition period1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convene selection boards to consider officers on the ,space ,force officer list for promotion1 and may promote ,space ,force officers selected by such boards1 in accordance with any of the following provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 7#a7 ,chapter #cf4 7#b7 ,part ,,iii of subtitle ,e4 7#c7 ,chapter #bjje1 as added by section #agaf4 7b7 ,coordination of provisions 7#a7 ,for a selection board convened pursuant to subsection 7a7 to consider members of the ,space ,force for promotion in accordance with chapter #cf of such title-- 7,a7 provisions that apply to an officer of a regular component of the ,armed ,forces shall apply to an officer of the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 the ,space ,force officer list shall be considered to be an active-duty list4 7#b7 ,for a selection board convened pursuant to subsection 7a7 to consider members of the ,space ,force for promotion in accordance with part ,,iii of subtitle ,e of such title-- 7,a7 provisions that apply to an officer of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces shall apply to an officer of the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 the ,space ,force officer list shall be considered to be a reserve active-status list4 7#c7 ,for a selection board convened pursuant to subsection 7a7 to consider members of the ,space ,force for promotion in accordance with either chapter #cf or part ,,iii of subtitle ,e of such title-- 7,a7 section #bjbac of such title1 as added by section #agaf if this ,act1 shall apply to the composition of the selection board2 7,b7 the provisions of chapter #bjje of such title1 as added by such section #agaf1 regarding officers on the ,space ,force officer list eligible to be considered for promotion to the grade of brigadier general or major general shall apply2 7,c7 section #bjbaf of such title1 as so added1 shall apply2 and 7,d7 the provisions of chapter #cf or part ,,iii of subtitle ,e of such title1 as the case may be1 regarding failure of selection for promotion shall apply4 7c7 ,effect of using new chapter #bjje authorities ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force convenes a selection board under chapter #bjje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #agaf1 to consider officers on the ,space ,force officer list in a particular grade and competitive category for selection for promotion to the next higher grade1 the ,secretary may not convene a future selection board pursuant to subsection 7a7 to consider officers of the same grade and competitive category under chapter #cf or part ,,iii of subtitle ,e of such title4 ,d ,other amendments related to the ,space ,force #ahea4 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,amendments relating to the designation of grades for ,space ,force officers ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,commissioned officer grades ,section #iaea is amended by inserting and in the ,space ,force after in the ,regular ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,rank ,section #gda7;a7 is amended in the table by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,definition of general officer ,section #aja7;b77#d7 is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force4 7#d7 ,temporary appointments to positions designated to carry the grade of general or lieutenant general ,section #fja7;e7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking or ,marine ,corps1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or2 and 7,b7 by striking or the commensurate grades in the ,space ,force14 7#e7 ,retired grade of officers ,section #acgj is amended as follows3 7,a7 ,subsection 7a77#b7 is amended by striking rear admiral in the ,navy1 or the equivalent grade in the ,space ,force both places it appears and inserting or rear admiral in the ,navy4 7,b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended -- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through the ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or lieutenant in the ,navy12 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking major general and all that follows through ,space ,force and inserting major general or rear admiral2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or captain in the ,navy12 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or lieutenant commander in the ,navy12 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or commander or captain in the ,navy12 and 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or rear admiral 7lower half7 or rear admiral in the ,navy12 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking 1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force14 7,c7 ,subsection 7c77#a7 is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy4 7,d7 ,subsection 7d7 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or rear admiral in the ,navy2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or captain in the ,navy14 7,e7 ,subsection 7e77#b7 is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy14 7,f7 ,subsection 7f7 is amended -- 7i7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or rear admiral in the ,navy2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or rear admiral in the ,navy2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or ,marine ,corps and all that follows through ,space ,force1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or vice admiral or admiral in the ,navy4 7#f7 ,honorary promotions ,sections #aefc7;c77#a7 and #aefc;a7a77#a7 are each amended-- 7,a7 by striking general1 and inserting general or2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 or an equivalent grade in the ,space ,force4 7#g7 ,air force inspector general ,section #ijbj7;a7 is amended by striking the general1 flag1 or equivalent officers of4 7b7 ,other title #aj amendments ,such title is further amended as follows3 7#a7 ,limitation on number of retired members ordered to active duty ,section #fij7;a7 is amended by striking or ,marine ,corps1 and inserting ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force14 7#b7 ,the uniform ,section #ggb7;i7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking an ,air ,force ,school and inserting an ,air ,force or ,space ,force school2 and 7,b7 by striking aviation badges of the ,air ,force and inserting aviation or space badges of the ,air ,force or ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,membership in military unions1 organizing of military unions1 and recognition of military unions prohibited ,section #igf7;a77#a77;,c7 is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of a ,reserve component4 7#d7 ,limitation on enlisted aides ,section #iha is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and inserting ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 ,space ,force12 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking and ,marine ,corps and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps14 7#e7 ,definition of veteran for purposes of funeral honors ,section #adia7;h77#a7 is amended by striking or air service and inserting air1 or space service4 7#f7 ,housing for recruits ,section #idai7;d7 is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after training program of the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,charter of chief of space operations ,section #ijhb is amended as follows3 7,a7 ,cross-reference correction ,subsection 7d77#e7 is amended by striking sections and all that follows through of law and inserting sections #aga and #cajd of this title and other provisions of law4 7,b7 ,elapsed-time provision ,subsection 7e77#a7 is amended by striking ,commencing and all that follows through the ,chief and inserting ,the ,chief4 #aheb4 ,other provisions of law 7a7 ,trade act of #aigd ,section #bcc7;i77#a7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbic7;i77#a77 is amended by inserting 1 or a member of the ,space ,force1 after a member of a reserve component of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,title #bh1 united states code 7judiciary and judicial procedure7 ,section #fca7;c7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by inserting 1 members of the ,space ,force before 1 and members of the ,army ,national ,guard4 7c7 ,servicemembers civil relief act ,the ,servicemembers ,civil ,relief ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cija et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,definition of military service ,section #aja7b77;,a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciaa7b77;,a77 is amended by inserting ,space ,force1 after ,marine ,corps14 7#b7 ,same rights and protections as reserves ordered to report for military service ,section #ajf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciag7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,treatment of members of ,space ,force ,the provisions of subsection 7a7 apply to a member of the ,space ,force who is ordered to report for military service in the same manner as to a member of a reserve component who is ordered to report for military service4 4 7#c7 ,exercise of rights under scra ,section #ajh7e7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ciai7e77 is amended by inserting or as a member of the ,space ,force before the period at the end4 ,b ,military construction authorizations #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 #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 #bjbf2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg4 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 #bjbf2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbg 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 #bjbc2 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 or ,location,amount,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#ej1jjj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,eisenhower#afc1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,aliamanu ,military ,reservation#bj1jjj1jjj;,fort ,shafter#bc1jjj1jjj;,helemano ,military ,reservation #cc1jjj1jjj,schofield ,barracks#cg1jjj1jjj,kansas,fort ,riley#aje1jjj1jjj,kentucky,fort ,campbell#ch1jjj1jjj,louisiana,fort ,johnson#ac1djj1jjj,massachusetts,soldie r ,systems ,center ,natick#ah1ejj1jjj,michigan,detroit ,arsenal#gb1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty#aed1ejj1jjj,pennsylvania,letter kenny ,army ,depot #hi1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,bliss#gd1jjj1jjj,red ,river ,army ,depot#aac1jjj1jjj,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#ajj1jjj1jjj 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,germany,grafenwoehr #aj1djj1jjj;,hohenfels#ef1jjj1jjj 7c7 ,prototype project ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military construction projects as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may carry out a military construction project for the installation1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table as a prototype project under the pilot program under section #djbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 notwithstanding subchapters ,i and ,,iii of chapter #afi and chapters #bba and #bbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,army ,prototype ,project,state,installation,amount,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty #he1jjj1jjj #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 or ,location,units,amount,germany,baumholde r,family ,housing ,new ,construction#gh1gdf1jjj,kwajalein,kwaja lein ,atoll,family ,housing ,replacement ,construction#ih1fjj1jjj 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 #ajj1jjj1jjj4 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 #bg1edi1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,army as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #baja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bajd4 ,extension of authority to use cash payments in special account from land conveyance1 ,natick ,soldier ,systems ,center1 ,massachusetts ,section #bhdd7;c77#b77;,c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahfe7 is amended by striking ,october #a1 #bjbe and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbg4 #baje4 ,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 and modified by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #bajf of the ,military ,construction ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 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 #bajf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,army construction and land acquisition 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #baja of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbda71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,korea,camp ,tango,command and ,control ,facility#ag1ejj1jjj,maryland ,fort ,meade,cantonment ,area ,roads#af1ejj1jjj 7b7 ,overseas contingency operations 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bija of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbhf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,bulgaria,nevo ,selo ,,fosedi3 ,ammunition ,holding ,area#e1bjj1jjj,romania,mihail ,kogalniceanu ,,fosedi3 ,explosives ,ammo ,load_/,unload ,apron4#ba1fea1jjj #bajg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects 7a7 ,army construction and land acquisition 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #baja7;a7 of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dbie71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 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 ,lab#ga1jjj1jjj,louisiana,fort ,johnson,information ,systems ,facility#be1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,child development center1 ,georgia 7#a7 ,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 under section #bhfe of that ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note7 for the project described in paragraph 7#b7 in ,fort ,eisenhower1 ,georgia1 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,project described ,the project described in this paragraph is the following3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorization,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,georgia,fort ,eisenhower,child ,development ,center#ba1jjj1jjj ,,xxii ,navy military construction #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location,amount,california,marine ,corps ,air ,ground ,combat ,center ,twentynine ,palms #db1ajj1jjj ,port ,hueneme #aaj1jjj1jjj ,connecticut,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london#cca1gah1jjj ,district of ,columbia,marine ,barracks ,washington #aca1hjj1jjj ,florida,naval ,air ,station ,whiting ,field #ada1ejj1jjj ,guam,andersen ,air ,force ,base #dig1fbj1jjj ,joint ,region ,marianas #agd1edj1jjj ,naval ,base ,guam #idf1ejj1jjj ,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay#bbg1cej1jjj ,maryland,fort ,meade #ahf1dhj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,patuxent ,river #ada1gjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point #bgj1aej1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#ahc1ghj1jjj ,pennsylvania,naval ,surface ,warfare ,center ,philadelphia #hh1bjj1jjj ,virginia,dam ,neck ,annex #aji1fhj1jjj ,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek - ,fort ,story #ce1jjj1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico #abg1abj1jjj ,naval ,station ,norfolk #aeh1jie1jjj ,naval ,weapons ,station ,yorktown #bba1ibj1jjj ,washington,naval ,base ,kitsap#bde1jjj1jjj 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,djibouti ,camp ,lemonnier #ajf1fjj1jjj;,italy,naval ,air ,station ,sigonella#gg1jgb1jjj 7c7 ,prototype project ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may carry out a military construction project for the installation1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table as a prototype project under the pilot program under section #djbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 notwithstanding subchapters ,i and ,,iii of chapter #afi and chapters #bba and #bbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,navy ,prototype ,project,state,installation,amount,virgi nia,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek - ,fort ,story#ce1jjj1jjj #bbjb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,construction and acquisition ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may construct or acquire family housing units 7including land acquisition and supporting facilities7 at the installations or locations1 in the number of units1 and in the amounts set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,family ,housing,country,installation or ,location,units,amount,guam,joint ,region ,marianas,replace ,andersen ,housing ,ph #haba1ijf1jjj,mariana ,islands,replace ,andersen ,housing 7,,af7 ,,ph#g #hc1abf1jjj 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 #eg1gdj1jjj4 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 #ad1cgj1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,navy1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bbja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bbjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bbja of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbdc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,bahrain,s,w ,asia,fleet ,maintenance ,facility ,,toc#bf1cdj1jjj,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#bnd ,radio ,,bn ,complex1 ,phase #b #ea1cjj1jjj,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,beaufort,recycling_/,hazardous ,waste ,facility#i1eag1jjj,washington,bangor,pi er and ,maintenance ,facility#hh1ifj1jjj 7b7 ,laurel bay fire station1 ,south ,carolina 7#a7 ,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 under section #bhaj of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbff7 for the project described in paragraph 7#b7 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,project described ,the project described in this paragraph is the following33 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorization,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,beaufort,laurel ,bay ,fire ,station#aj1gej1jjj 7c7 ,overseas contingency operations 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bijb of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbhf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,greece,naval ,support ,activity ,souda ,bay,e,d,i3 ,joint ,mobility ,processing ,center#da1fej1jjj #bbje4 ,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 #dbig71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 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,california,twentynine ,palms,wastewater ,treatment ,plant#gf1ejj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas,joint ,communication ,upgrade#aff1jjj1jjj,maine,n,c,t,a,m,s ,,lant ,detachment ,cutler,perimeter ,security#bf1ajj1jjj,nevada,fallon,range ,training ,complex1 ,phase ,i#bi1jdj1jjj ,,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,florida,mac,dill ,air ,force ,base#aca1jjj1jjj,patrick ,space ,force ,base#bg1jjj1jjj,tyndall ,air ,force ,base #beb1jjj1jjj;,georgia,robins ,air ,force ,base #aae1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#daa1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,hans com ,air ,force ,base#cg1jjj1jjj,mississippi,columbus ,air ,force ,base#ci1ejj1jjj,south ,dakota,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base#bce1jjj1jjj ,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,lackland#bj1jjj1jjj,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#hb1jjj1jjj,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#he1jjj1jjj 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,australia,royal ,australian ,air ,force ,base ,darwin#bf1jjj1jjj,royal ,australian ,air ,force ,base ,tindal#acj1ejj1jjj,norway,rygge ,air ,station#aai1jjj1jjj,philippines,cesar ,basa ,air ,base#ce1jjj1jjj,spain,morn ,air ,base#bf1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,fairford#dg1jjj1jjj,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#gh1jjj1jjj 7c7 ,prototype project ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out a military construction project for the installation1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table as a prototype project under the pilot program under section #djbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 notwithstanding subchapters ,i and ,,iii of chapter #afi and chapters #bba and #bbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code3 ,air ,force ,prototype ,project,state,installation,amount,massa chusetts,hanscom ,air ,force ,base#cg1jjj1jjj #bcjb4 ,family housing 7a7 ,improvements to military family housing units ,subject to section #bhbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may improve existing military family housing units in an amount not to exceed #bbi1bhb1jjj4 7b7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bcjc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #g1hae1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bcja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjag projects 7a7 ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7#a7 ,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 authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bcja7;b7 of that ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #bfig7 and extended by section #bcjd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-aha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafi71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjag ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany,ramstein ,air ,base#cg ,,as ,squadron ,operations_/,aircraft ,maintenance ,unit#ac1dcg1jjj,spangdahlem ,air ,base,upgrade ,hardened ,aircraft ,shelters for ,f_/,a-#bbb1gjj1jjj;,japan,yokota ,air ,force ,base,c-#acj;,j ,corrosion ,control ,hangar#bc1ggg1jjj 7b7 ,overseas contingency operations 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 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-aha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafi71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjag ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany,spangdahlem ,air ,base,f_/,a-#bb ,low ,observable_/,composite ,repair ,facility#ab1jjj1jjj #bcje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7#a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorization set forth in the table in paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bcja7;a7 of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahbe7 and extended by section #bcjd7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,florida,tyndall ,air ,force ,base,fire ,station#ag1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,overseas contingency operations 7#a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorizations set forth in the table in paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bijc of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahgf7 and extended by section #bcjd7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,hungary,kecskemet ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,airfield ,upgrades#ab1ijj1jjj,kecskemet ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,construct ,parallel ,taxiway#cj1jjj1jjj,kecskemet ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,increase ,,pol ,storage ,capacity#ab1ejj1jjj,luxembourg,sanem,e, r,i3 ,,ecaos ,deployable ,airbase ,system ,storage4#fg1djj1jjj,slovakia,malacky,e, r,i3 ,airfield ,upgrades#d1jjj1jjj,malacky,e,r,i3 ,increase ,,pol ,storage ,capacity#bj1jjj1jjj #bcjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bcja of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbdf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,mariana ,islands,tinian,a,p,r-,cargo ,pad with ,taxiway ,extension4#df1jjj1jjj,tinian,a,p,r-,mai ntenance ,support ,facility#d1gjj1jjj,maryland,joint ,base ,andrews,child ,development ,center#ac1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,andrews,p,a,r ,relocate ,haz ,cargo ,pad and ,,eod ,range4#cg1jjj1jjj,new ,mexico,holloman ,air ,force ,base,m,q-#i ,,ftu ,ops ,facility#he1jjj1jjj,kirtland ,air ,force ,base,wyoming ,gate ,upgrade for ,anti-,terrorism ,compliance#g1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath,f-#ce ,,adal ,conventional ,munitions ,,mx#i1bjd1jjj,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base,composite ,aircraft ,antenna ,calibration ,fac4#bf1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,overseas contingency operations 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bijc of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbhg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,slovakia,malacky,e,d,i3 ,regional ,munitions ,storage ,area#ei1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,r,a,f ,fairford,e,d,i3 ,construct ,,dabs-,,fev ,storage#hg1jjj1jjj,,raf ,fairford,e,d,i3 ,munitions ,holding ,area#ai1jjj1jjj #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects 7a7 ,air ,force construction and land acquisition project 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bcja of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dbii71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 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 ,lang ,acq4#ai1ejj1jj 7b7 ,overseas contingency operations 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bijb of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dcgc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany,ramstein,e,d,i3 ,rapid ,airfield ,damage ,repair ,storage#cf1cde1jjj,spangdahlem ,air ,base,e,d,i3 ,rapid ,airfield ,damage ,repair ,storage#be1hbd1jjj ,,xxiv ,defense ,agencies military construction #bdja4 ,authorized ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location ,amount,alabama,redstone ,arsenal#adg1ige1jjj ,california,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,miramar#ajc1jjj1jjj,naval ,base ,coronado#ea1jjj1jjj,naval ,base ,san ,diego#aja1fdd1jjj;,delaware,dover ,air ,force ,base#cj1ejj1jjj,maryland,fort ,meade#hhe1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,andrews#ch1cjj1jjj,montana,great ,falls ,international ,airport#cj1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#gj1jjj1jjj,utah ,hill ,air ,force ,base#ad1bjj1jjj,virginia,fort ,belvoir#ahe1jjj1jjj;,joint ,expeditionary ,base ,little ,creek - ,fort ,story#fa1jjj1jjj,pentagon#cj1fjj1jjj,wa shington,joint ,base ,lewis - ,mc,chord#fb1jjj1jjj,manchester#ga1jjj1j jj,naval ,undersea ,warfare ,center ,keyport#cg1jjj1jjj 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,cuba,guantanamo ,bay ,naval ,station#beg1jjj1jjj;,germany,baumholder #eg1gjj1jjj,ramstein ,air ,base#aha1gfd1jjj;,honduras,soto ,cano ,air ,base#da1cjj1jjj;,japan,kadena ,air ,base#ajj1cjj1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota#hj1jjj1jjj #bdjb4 ,authorized ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for energy conservation projects as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out energy conservation projects under chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,,ercip ,projects3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location ,amount,california,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,miramar#cj1eej1jjj,naval ,base ,san ,diego#f1cjj1jjj,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base#eg1jjj1jjj;,colorado,buckley ,space ,force ,base#ad1gjj1jjj;,georgia,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay#di1ejj1jjj,kansas,forbes ,field#e1hej1jjj,missouri,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant#hj1ajj1jjj,nebraska,offutt ,air ,force ,base #da1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty 7,camp ,mackall7#aj1ejj1jjj,oklahoma,fort ,sill#gf1fej1jjj,puerto ,rico,fort ,buchanan#ef1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,cavazos#ah1bej1jjj,virginia,pentagon#b1 bej1jjj,washington,joint ,base ,lewis - ,mc,chord#di1hej1jjj,wyoming,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base#be1jjj1jjj 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,korea,k-#af ,air ,base#e1fej1jjj,kuwait,camp ,buehring#ah1hej1jjj 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,nebraska,offutt ,air ,force ,base,microgrid and ,backup ,power,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty 7,camp ,mackall7,microgrid and ,backup ,power,texas,fort ,cavazos,microgrid and ,backup ,power,washington,joint ,base ,lewis - ,mc,chord,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 #bjbc1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under section #bdja of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjah projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahag71 the authorizations 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-bfc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,japan,iwakuni,construct ,bulk ,storage ,tanks ,,ph #a #cj1hjj1jjj ,puerto ,rico,punta ,borinquen,ramey ,unit ,school ,replacement #fa1jga1jjj #bdje4 ,extension and modification of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,extension 7#a7 ,in general ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bdja7;b7 of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbdi71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany,baumholder,s,o,f ,joint ,parachute ,rigging ,facility #aa1ejd1jjj ,japan,camp ,mc,tureous ,betchel ,elementary ,school#id1hea1jjj;,iwakuni ,fuel ,pier#cc1bjj1jjj 7b7 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project in ,baumholder1 ,germany 7#a7 ,modification of project authority ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdi7 for ,baumholder1 ,germany1 for construction of a ,,sof ,joint ,parachute ,rigging ,facility1 the ,secretary of ,defense may construct a #c1bjj square meter facility4 7#b7 ,modification of project amounts 7,a7 ,division ,b table ,the authorization table in section #bdja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdi71 as extended pursuant to subsection 7a71 is amended in the item relating to ,baumholder1 ,germany1 by striking #aa1ejd1jjj and inserting #bc1jjj1jjj to reflect the project modification made by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,division ,d table ,the funding table in section #dfja of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bdjf7 is amended in the item relating to ,defense-wide1 ,baumholder1 ,germany1 ,,sof ,joint ,parachute ,rigging ,facility1 by striking #aa1ejd in the ,conference ,authorized column and inserting #bc1jjj to reflect the project modification made by paragraph 7#a74 #bdjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjba projects 7a7 ,defense ,agencies construction and land acquisition project 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bdja7;b7 of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dcje71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorization,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,japan,def ,fuel ,support ,point ,tsurumi,fuel ,wharf #di1ejj1jjj 7b7 ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment ,program projects 7#a7 ,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 paragraph 7#b71 as provided in section #bdjb of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dcjf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,,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 ,military ,ocean ,terminal ,concord,military ,ocean ,terminal ,concord ,microgrid#bi1jjj1jjj ,naval ,support ,activity ,monterey,cogeneration ,plant at ,b#bcfaj1edj1jjj ,italy,naval ,support ,activity ,naples,smart ,grid#c1dij1jjj,nevada,creech ,air ,force ,base,central ,standby ,generators#cb1jjj1jjj ,virginia,naval ,medical ,center ,portsmouth,retro ,air ,handling ,units ,from ,constant ,volume2 ,reheat to ,variable ,air ,volume#faa1jjj #bdjg4 ,additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects ,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,alabama,fort ,novosel,construct a #aj ,,mw ,,rice ,generator ,plant and ,micro-,grid ,controls,georgia,fort ,moore,construct #d4h,,mw ,generation and ,microgrid ,fort ,stewart,construct a #aj ,,mw ,generation ,plant1 with ,microgrid ,controls,new ,york,fort ,drum,well ,field ,expansion ,project,north ,carolina,fort ,liberty,construct #aj ,,mw ,microgrid ,utilizing ,existing and ,new ,generators,fort ,liberty,fort ,liberty ,emergency ,water ,system #bdjh4 ,additional authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects ,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,georgia,fort ,stewart - ,hunter ,army ,airfield,power ,generation and ,microgrid,kansas,fort ,riley,power ,generation and ,microgrid,texas,fort ,cavazos,power ,generation and ,microgrid ,,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 #bjbc1 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 ,bonifas ,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop#g1gjj1jjj;,army,camp ,carroll,humidity-,controlled ,warehouse#ahi1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,humphreys,airfield ,services ,storage ,warehouse#g1ajj1jjj;,army,camp ,walker,consolidated ,fire and ,military ,police ,station#dh1jjj1jjj;,army,pusan,warehous e ,facility#dj1jjj1jjj,navy,chinhae,electr ical ,switchgear ,building#f1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,consolidated ,operations ,group and ,maintenance ,group ,headquarters#df1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,flight ,line ,dining ,facility#f1hjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,reconnaissance ,squadron ,operations and ,avionics ,facility#cj1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,repair ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar ,b#agcbh1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,upgrade ,electrical ,distribution ,east1 ,phase #bdf1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,water ,supply ,treatment ,facility#bb1jjj1jjj #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,country,installation or ,location,project,amount,army,powidz ,barracks and ,dining ,facility #ic1jjj1jjj;,army,powidz,rotary ,wing ,aircraft ,apron#ce1jjj1jjj;,army,swietoszow,bulk ,fuel ,storage#ce1jjj1jjj;,army,swietoszow,rai l ,extension and ,railhead#g1cjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw,aerial ,port of ,debarkation ,ramp#ei1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw,taxiways to ,aerial ,port of ,debarkation ,ramp#ci1jjj1jjj;,defense-wide,lubliniec ,special ,operations ,forces ,company ,operations ,facility#af1bjj1jjj ,,xxvi ,guard and ,reserve ,forces facilities #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,national ,guard,state ,location,amount,arizona,surprise ,readiness ,center#ae1jjj1jjj;,florida,camp ,blanding#aa1jjj1jjj;,idaho,jerome ,county ,regional ,site#ag1jjj1jjj;,illinois,north ,riverside ,armory#bd1jjj1jjj,kentucky,burlington#a f1djj1jjj,mississippi,southaven#bb1jjj1j jj,missouri,belle ,fontaine#bh1jjj1jjj,new ,hampshire,littleton#bc1jjj1jjj,new ,mexico,rio ,rancho ,training ,site#aa1jjj1jjj,new ,york,lexington ,avenue ,armory#ij1jjj1jjj,ohio,camp ,perry ,joint ,training ,center#ai1bjj1jjj,oregon,washington ,county ,readiness ,center#bf1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,hermitag e ,readiness ,center#ac1fjj1jjj,rhode ,island,north ,kingstown#cj1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,aiken ,county ,readiness ,center#bj1jjj1jjj,mc,crady ,training ,center#g1ijj1jjj,virginia,sandston ,,rc ,,fms #abj1jjj1jjj,wisconsin,viroqua#ah1bjj1jj j #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,army ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,army ,reserve,state,location,amount,alabama,b irmingham#eg1jjj1jjj;,arizona,queen ,creek#ab1jjj1jjj;,california,fort ,hunter ,liggett#dj1jjj1jjj #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve,state,location,amount,michigan, battle ,creek#bd1edi1jjj,virginia,marine ,forces ,reserve ,dam ,neck ,virginia ,beach#ab1djj1jjj #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,national ,guard locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,national ,guard,state,location,amount,alabama,mon tgomery ,regional ,airport#g1jjj1jjj;,alaska,joint ,base ,elmendorf - ,richardson#g1jjj1jjj;,arizona,tucson ,international ,airport#aa1fjj1jjj;,arkansas,ebbing ,air ,national ,guard ,base#gf1jjj1jjj;,colorado,buckley ,space ,force ,base#ab1jjj1jjj;,indiana,fort ,wayne ,international ,airport#h1ijj1jjj,oregon,portland ,international ,airport#ga1ejj1jjj,pennsylvania,harrisb urg ,international ,airport#h1jjj1jjj,wisconsin,truax ,field#e1bjj1jjj #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available for the ,national ,guard and ,reserve as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the ,air ,force ,reserve locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,air ,force ,reserve,state,location,amount,arizona,d avis-,monthan ,air ,force ,base#h1ejj1jjj;,california,march ,air ,reserve ,base#bbf1ejj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#bg1jjj1jjj,louisiana,barksdale ,air ,force ,base#g1jjj1jjj,texas,naval ,air ,station ,joint ,reserve ,base ,fort ,worth#af1jjj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 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 fiscal year #bjah project at ,hulman ,regional ,airport1 ,indiana 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 #bfjd of that ,act 7#aca ,stat4 #ahcf7 and extended by section #bfjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjah ,project ,authorization,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,indiana,hulman ,regional ,airport,construct ,small ,arms ,range#h1jjj1jjj #bfjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,francis ,s4 ,gabreski ,airport1 ,new ,york 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 #bfjd of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbee71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorization,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,new ,york,francis ,s4 ,gabreski ,airport ,security ,forces_/,comm4 ,training ,facility#bj1jjj1jjj #bfji4 ,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 sections #bfja1 #bfjb1 and #bfjd of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dcab1 #dcac1 #dcad71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbd1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbe1 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,bakersfield,nati onal ,guard ,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop#i1cjj1jjj;,colorado,peterson ,space ,force ,base,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#ae1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas ,space ,control ,facility #ebj1jjj1jjj,ohio,columbus,national ,guard ,readiness ,center#ae1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,devens ,reserve ,forces ,training ,area,automated ,multipurpose ,machine ,gun ,range#h1gjj1jjj,north ,carolina,asheville,army ,reserve ,center_/,land#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_/,alt4 #f1jjj1jjj;,joint ,base ,san ,antonio,f-#af ,mission ,training ,center#aj1hjj1jjj,virgin ,islands,st4 ,croix ,army ,aviation ,support ,facility 7,,aasf7 #bh1jjj1jjj;,,cst ,ready ,building#aa1djj1jjj #bfaj4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbb project at ,nickell ,memorial ,armory1 ,kansas 7a7 ,transfer authority ,from amounts appropriated for ,military ,construction1 ,army ,national ,guard pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bfjf and available as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha1 #ace ,stat4 #bcae71 the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer not more than #dbj1jjj to an appropriation for ,military ,construction1 ,air ,national ,guard for use for studying1 planning1 designing1 and architect and engineer services for a sensitive compartmented information facility project at ,nickell ,memorial ,armory1 ,kansas4 7b7 ,merger of amounts transferred ,any amount transferred under subsection 7a7 shall be merged with and available for the same purposes1 and for the same time period1 as the ,military ,construction1 ,air ,national ,guard appropriation to which transferred4 7c7 ,authority ,using amounts transferred pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may carry out study1 planning1 design1 and architect and engineer services activities for a sensitive compartmented information facility project at ,nickell ,memorial ,armory1 ,kansas4 #bfaa4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbc project at ,camp ,pendleton1 ,california ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bfjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc7 and specified in the funding table in section #dfja of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 for ,camp ,pendleton1 ,california1 for construction of an ,area ,maintenance ,support ,activity1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a #ae1jjj square foot facility4 #bfab4 ,authority to conduct restoration and modernization projects at the ,first ,city ,troop ,readiness ,center in ,philadelphia1 ,pennsylvania ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau may expend amounts available to the ,army ,national ,guard for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization to conduct restoration and modernization projects at the ,first ,city ,troop ,readiness ,center in ,philadelphia1 ,pennsylvania1 if-- 7#a7 the ,commonwealth of ,pennsylvania has a sufficient remaining lease term for such center to realize the full lifecycle benefit of such a project2 7#b7 the ,federal contribution for such a project does not exceed #ej percent of the cost of the project 7inclusive of all project costs72 and 7#c7 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau notifies the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives not less than #ae days before awarding a contract for such a project1 which shall include an explanation of the sufficiency of remaining lease term to justify the investment4 ,,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 #bjbc1 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 ,act1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bgjb4 ,prohibition on conducting additional base realignment and closure 7,,brac7 round ,nothing in this ,act shall be construed to authorize an additional ,base ,realignment and ,closure 7,,brac7 round4 #bgjc4 ,closure and disposal of the ,pueblo ,chemical ,depot1 ,pueblo ,county1 ,colorado 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall close the ,pueblo ,chemical ,depot in ,pueblo ,county1 ,colorado 7in this section referred to as the ,depot71 not later than one year after the completion of the chemical demilitarization mission at such location in accordance with the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,development1 ,production1 ,stockpiling and ,use of ,chemical ,weapons and on their ,destruction1 done at ,geneva ,september #c1 #aiib1 and entered into force ,april #bi1 #aiig 7commonly referred to as the ,chemical ,weapons ,convention74 7b7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall carry out the closure and subsequent related property management and disposal of the ,depot1 including the land1 buildings1 structures1 infrastructure1 and associated equipment1 installed equipment1 material1 and personal property that comprise the ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant1 in accordance with the procedures and authorities for the closure1 management1 and disposal of property under the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7part ,a of title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note74 7c7 ,office of ,local ,defense ,community ,cooperation activities ,the ,office of ,local ,defense ,community ,cooperation of the ,department of ,defense may make grants and supplement other ,federal funds pursuant to section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to support closure and reuse activities of the ,depot4 7d7 ,treatment of existing permits ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the removal or demolition by the ,program ,executive ,office1 ,assembled ,chemical ,weapons ,alternatives of the ,department of the ,army of existing buildings1 structures1 infrastructure1 and associated equipment1 installed equipment1 material1 and personal property of the ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant at the ,depot in accordance with ,hazardous ,waste ,permit ,number ,,co-#bj-ji-jb-ja under the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq47 7commonly known as the ,resource ,conservation and ,recovery ,act of #aigf7 issued by the ,state of ,colorado1 or any associated or follow-on permits under such ,act4 7e7 ,homeless use ,given the nature of activities undertaken at the ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant at the ,depot1 such land1 buildings1 structures1 infrastructure1 and associated equipment1 installed equipment1 material1 and personal property comprising the ,chemical ,agent-,destruction ,pilot ,plant is deemed unsuitable for homeless use and1 in carrying out any closure1 management1 or disposal of property under this section1 need not be screened for homeless use purposes pursuant to section #bije7;b77#g7 of the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7part ,a of title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note74 ,,xxviii ,military construction general provisions ,a ,military ,construction ,program #bhja4 ,authority for ,indo-,pacific posture military construction projects 7a7 ,authority ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7in this section referred to as the ,commander7 may carry out an unspecified military construction project not otherwise authorized by law or may authorize the ,secretary of a military department to carry out such a project4 7b7 ,scope of project authority ,a project carried out under this section may include any planning1 designing1 construction1 development1 conversion1 extension1 renovation1 or repair1 whether to satisfy temporary or permanent requirements1 and1 to the extent necessary1 any acquisition of land4 7c7 ,purposes ,a project carried out under this section shall be for the purpose of-- 7#a7 supporting the rotational deployments of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 enhancing facility preparedness and military installation resilience 7as defined in section #aja7;e77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 in support of potential1 planned1 or anticipated national defense activities2 or 7#c7 providing for prepositioning and storage of equipment and supplies4 7d7 ,location of projects ,a project carried out under this section-- 7#a7 may be located-- 7,a7 at a cooperative security location1 forward operating site1 or contingency location for use by the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,b7 at a location used by the ,armed ,forces that is owned or operated by ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7#b7 may be carried out without regard to whether the real property or facilities at the location are under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense if the ,commander determines that the ,united ,states has a sufficient interest in the property or facility to support the project4 7e7 ,maximum amount ,the cost of any project carried out under this section may not exceed #ae1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,available amounts ,in carrying out a project under this section1 the ,commander1 or the ,secretary of a military department when authorized by the ,commander1 may use amounts authorized for-- 7#a7 the ,,indopacom ,military ,construction ,pilot ,program fund2 and 7#b7 operation and maintenance that are made available to the ,commander1 not to exceed #bjj percent of the amount specified in section #bhje7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,notice to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,commander decides to carry out a project under this section with a cost exceeding #b1jjj1jjj1 the ,commander shall notify the congressional defense committees of that determination in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,relevant details ,notice under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a project shall include relevant details of the project1 including the estimated cost1 and may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,timing ,a project under this section covered by paragraph 7#a7 may not be carried out until the end of the #ad-;day period beginning on the date the notification under such paragraph is received by the congressional defense committees4 7h7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing a list of projects funded1 lessons learned1 and1 subject to the concurrence of the ,president1 recommended adjustments to the authority under this section for the most recently ended fiscal year4 7i7 ,project execution 7#a7 ,project supervision ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #bhea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to projects carried out under this section4 7#b7 ,application of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,when exercising the authority under subsection 7a71 the ,commander shall1 for purposes of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 be considered the ,secretary concerned4 7j7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out a project under this section expires on ,march #ca1 #bjbi4 #bhjb4 ,ordering authority for maintenance1 repair1 and construction of facilities of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhag4 ,ordering authority 7a7 ,in general ,the head of a department or organization within the ,department of ,defense may place an order1 on a reimbursable basis1 with any other such department or organization for a project for the maintenance and repair of a facility of the ,department of ,defense or for a minor military construction project4 7b7 ,obligations ,an order placed by the head of a department or organization under subsection 7a7 is deemed to be an obligation of such department or organization in the same manner as a similar order or contract placed with a private contractor4 7c7 ,contingency expenses ,an order placed under subsection 7a7 for a project may include an amount for contingency expenses that shall not exceed #aj percent of the cost of the project4 7d7 ,availability of amounts ,amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to a department or organization of the ,department of ,defense shall be available to pay an obligation of such department or organization under this section in the same manner and to the same extent as those amounts are available to pay an obligation to a private contractor4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #bhag4 ,ordering authority4 4 #bhjc4 ,application of area construction cost indices outside the ,united ,states ,section #bhje7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking inside the ,united ,states2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 #bhjd4 ,authorization of cost-plus incentive-fee contracting for military construction projects to mitigate risk to the ,sentinel ,program schedule and cost 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ccbc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the use of contracts using cost-plus incentive-fee contracting for military construction projects associated with launch facilities1 launch centers1 and related infrastructure of the ,sentinel ,program of the ,department of ,defense for not more than one low-rate initial production lot at each of the following locations3 7#a7 ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base4 7#b7 ,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base4 7#c7 ,minot ,air ,force ,base4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than quarterly thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the following3 7#a7 ,uncertainties with site conditions at locations specified under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the plan of the ,department of ,defense to transition to firm1 fixed price contracts for military construction following any military construction projects carried out under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the acquisition process for military construction projects carried out under subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,updates on the execution of military construction projects carried out under subsection 7a74 #bhje4 ,extensions to the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act relating to ,barry ,m4 ,goldwater range 7a7 ,renewal of current withdrawal and reservation ,section #cjca7;d77#a7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #ijg7 is amended by striking #be years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting on ,october #e1 #bjdi4 7b7 ,extension ,section #cjca7;e7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #ijh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,initial2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking initial4 #bhjf4 ,authority to lease land parcel for hospital and medical campus1 ,barrigada ,transmitter ,site1 ,guam 7a7 ,no-cost lease authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may lease to the ,government of ,guam parcels of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #ajb acres of undeveloped land and approximately #aj4hgg acres of utility easements in the municipality of ,barrigada and ,mangilao1 ,guam1 known as the ,barrigada ,transmitter ,site1 for construction of a public hospital and medical campus1 without fair market consideration4 7b7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be leased under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,appraisal not required ,the lease under subsection 7a7 shall not require an appraisal4 7d7 ,conditions of lease 7#a7 ,subject to certain existing encumbrances ,a lease of property under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to all existing easements1 restrictions1 and covenants of record1 including restrictive covenants1 that the ,secretary determines are necessary to ensure that-- 7,a7 the use of the property is compatible with continued military activities by the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states in ,guam2 7,b7 the environmental condition of the property is compatible with the use of the property as a public hospital and medical campus2 7,c7 access is available to the ,united ,states to conduct environmental remediation or monitoring as required under section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h772 7,d7 the property is used only for a public hospital and medical campus1 which may include ancillary facilities to support the hospital and campus1 or as set forth in subsection 7e72 and 7,e7 the public hospital and medical campus to be constructed on the property shall-- 7i7 include-- 7,i7 an ,,mv-#bb-;capable helipad2 7,,ii7 recompression chamber capability2 and 7,,iii7 perimeter fencing2 and 7ii7 allow for the relocation of weather radar equipment owned by the ,united ,states at the hospital or campus4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary is not required to fund the construction or operation of a hospital or medical campus on the property leased under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,payment of administrative costs ,all direct and indirect administrative costs1 including for surveys1 title work1 document drafting1 closing1 and labor1 incurred by the ,secretary related to any lease of the property under subsection 7a7 shall be borne by the ,government of ,guam4 7e7 ,additional terms ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the lease under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,not to be considered excess1 transferred1 or disposed of ,the property subject to any lease under subsection 7a7 may not be declared to be excess real property to the needs of the ,navy or transferred or otherwise disposed of by the ,navy or any ,federal agency4 #bhjg4 ,revision to access and management of ,air ,force memorial ,section #bhfc7;e7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajg-ajg2 #aae ,stat4 #accb71 is amended by striking the ,foundation and inserting non-,federal ,government entities1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 or both4 #bhjh4 ,development and operation of the ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,center and the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hfag the following new section3 #hfah4 ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,center and the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps 7a7 ,joint venture for development and continued maintenance and operation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may enter into a joint venture with the ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,foundation 7in this section referred to as the ,foundation71 a nonprofit entity1 for the design1 construction1 maintenance1 and operation of a multipurpose facility to be used for historical displays for public viewing1 curation1 and storage of artifacts1 research facilities1 classrooms1 offices1 and associated activities consistent with the mission of the ,marine ,corps ,university4 ,the facility shall be known as the ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,center and the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps 7in this section referred to as the ,facility74 7b7 ,design and construction ,for each phase of development of the ,facility1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 permit the ,foundation to contract for the design1 construction1 or both of such phase of development2 or 7#b7 accept funds from the ,foundation for the design1 construction1 or both of such phase of development4 7c7 ,acceptance authority ,upon completion of construction of any phase of development of the ,facility by the ,foundation to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 and the satisfaction of any financial obligations incident thereto by the ,foundation1 the ,facility shall become the real property of the ,department of the ,navy with all right1 title1 and interest in and to the ,facility belonging to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,maintenance1 operation1 and support 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 for the purpose of maintenance and operation of the ,facility-- 7,a7 enter into contracts or cooperative agreements1 on a sole-source basis1 with the ,foundation for the procurement of property or services for the direct benefit or use of the ,facility2 and 7,b7 notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 7h7 of section #bffg of this title and under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers appropriate for the joint venture authorized under subsection 7a71 lease in accordance with such section #bffg portions of the ,facility to the ,foundation for use in generating revenue for activities of the ,facility and for such administrative purposes as may be necessary for support of the ,facility4 7#b7 ,consideration for lease ,in making a determination of fair market value under section #bffg7;b77#d7 of this title for payment of consideration pursuant to a lease described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary may consider the entirety of the educational efforts of the ,foundation1 support by the ,foundation to the history division of the ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,center1 funding of museum programs and exhibits by the ,foundation1 or other support related to the ,facility1 in addition to the types of in-kind consideration provided under section #bffg7;c7 of this title4 7#c7 ,use for revenue-generating activities 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may authorize the ,foundation to use real or personal property within the ,facility to conduct revenue-generating activities in addition to those authorized under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 as the ,secretary considers appropriate considering the work of the ,foundation and the needs of the ,facility4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may only authorize the use of the ,facility for a revenue-generating activity if the ,secretary determines the activity will not interfere with activities and personnel of the armed forces or the activities of the ,facility4 7#d7 ,retention of lease payments ,the ,secretary shall retain lease payments received under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 other than in-kind consideration authorized under paragraph 7#b7 or section #bffg7;c7 of this title1 solely for use in support of the ,facility1 and funds received as lease payments shall remain available until expended4 7e7 ,use of certain gifts 7#a7 ,in general ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps may1 without regard to section #bfja of this title1 accept1 hold1 administer1 invest1 and spend any gift1 devise1 or bequest of personal property of a value of #bej1jjj or less made to the ,united ,states if such gift1 devise1 or bequest is for the benefit of the ,facility4 7#b7 ,expenses ,the ,secretary may pay or authorize the payment of any reasonable and necessary expense in connection with the conveyance or transfer of a gift1 devise1 or bequest under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the joint venture authorized under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #hfa of such title is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #hfag the following new item3 #hfah4 ,marine ,corps ,heritage ,center and the ,national ,museum of the ,marine ,corps4 4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bhhd of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #aad ,stat4 #afed;,a-#ddj7 is repealed4 #bhji4 ,authority for acquisition of real property interest in park land owned by the ,commonwealth of ,virginia 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may acquire by purchase or lease approximately #bbe square feet of land1 including ingress and egress1 at ,westmoreland ,state ,park1 ,virginia1 for the purpose of installing1 operating1 maintaining1 and protecting equipment to support research and development activities by the ,department of the ,navy in support of national security4 7b7 ,terms and conditions ,the acquisition of property under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the following terms and conditions3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall pay the ,commonwealth of ,virginia fair market value for the property to be acquired1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,such other terms and conditions as considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,description of property ,the legal description of the property to be acquired under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the ,secretary and the ,commonwealth of ,virginia4 7d7 ,applicability of the ,land and ,water ,conservation ,fund ,act ,the provisions of chapter #bjjc of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the acquisition of property under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,reimbursement ,the ,secretary shall reimburse the ,commonwealth of ,virginia for the reasonable and documented administrative costs incurred by the ,commonwealth of ,virginia to execute the acquisition by the ,secretary of property under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,termination of real property interest ,the real property interest acquired by the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 shall terminate1 and be released without cost to the ,commonwealth of ,virginia1 when the ,secretary determines such real property interest is no longer required for national security purposes4 #bhaj4 ,movement or consolidation of ,joint ,spectrum ,center to ,fort ,meade1 ,maryland1 or another appropriate location 7a7 ,leaving current location ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall completely vacate the offices of the ,joint ,spectrum ,center of the ,department of ,defense in ,annapolis1 ,maryland4 7b7 ,movement or consolidation ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate action to move1 consolidate1 or both1 the offices of the ,joint ,spectrum ,center to the headquarters building of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency at ,fort ,meade1 ,maryland1 or another appropriate location chosen by the ,secretary for national security purposes to ensure the physical and cybersecurity protection of personnel and missions of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,status update ,not later than ,january #ca and ,july #ca of each year until the ,secretary has completed the requirements under subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,commander of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency shall provide an in-person and written update on the status of the completion of those requirements to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives and the congressional delegation of ,maryland4 7d7 ,termination of existing lease ,upon vacating the offices of the ,joint ,spectrum ,center in ,annapolis1 ,maryland1 pursuant to subsection 7a71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the existing lease for the ,joint ,spectrum ,center in such location shall be terminated4 7e7 ,repeal of obsolete authority ,section #bhhg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #abb ,stat4 #efi7 is repealed4 #bhaa4 ,temporary expansion of authority for use of one-step turn-key selection procedures for repair projects ,during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 section #bhfb7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied and administered by substituting #ab1jjj1jjj for #d1jjj1jjj4 #bhab4 ,modification of temporary increase of amounts in connection with authority to carry out unspecified minor military construction 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by substituting #d1jjj1jjj for #b1jjj1jjj2 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply as if included in the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc74 #bhac4 ,pilot program on replacement of substandard enlisted barracks 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may1 in accordance with this section1 carry out a pilot program under which the ,secretary concerned may replace an existing enlisted barracks with a new enlisted barracks not otherwise authorized by law4 7b7 ,facility requirements ,a new facility for an enlisted barracks replaced under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may not have a greater personnel capacity than the facility being replaced but may be physically larger than the facility being replaced2 7#b7 must be replacing a facility that is in a substandard condition1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 and which determination may not be delegated1 in advance of project approval2 7#c7 must be designed and utilized for the same purpose as the facility being replaced2 7#d7 must be located on the same installation as the facility being replaced2 and 7#e7 must be designed to meet1 at a minimum1 current standards for construction1 utilization1 and force protection4 7c7 ,source of funds ,the ,secretary concerned1 in using the authority under this section1 may spend amounts available to the ,secretary concerned for operation and maintenance or unspecified military construction4 7d7 ,congressional notification ,when a decision is made to carry out a replacement project under this section with an estimated cost in excess of #aj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit1 in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 the justification for the replacement project and the current estimate of the cost of the project2 and 7#b7 a description of the elements of military construction1 including the elements specified in section #bhjb7;b7 of such title1 incorporated into the project4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress2 facility2 ,secretary concerned ,the terms appropriate committees of ,congress1 facility1 and ,secretary concerned have the meanings given those terms in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,enlisted barracks ,the term enlisted barracks means barracks designed and utilized for housing enlisted personnel of the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,personnel capacity ,the term personnel capacity1 with respect to an enlisted barracks1 means the design capacity for the number of enlisted personnel housed in the enlisted barracks4 7#d7 ,substandard condition ,the term substandard condition1 with respect to a facility1 means the facility can no longer meet the requirements of current standards without repair that would cost more than #ge percent of the replacement cost4 7f7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bhad4 ,expansion of ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,pilot ,program to include installations of the ,coast ,guard ,section #bcia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 after ,the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in considering grants1 agreements1 or other funding under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to community infrastructure supportive of a military installation of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard to assess the selection and prioritization of the project concerned4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,for purposes of subsection 7d71 the term military installation includes an installation of the ,coast ,guard under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,homeland ,security44 #bhae4 ,modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction ,section #bhfa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 8to include1 under the pilot program as a whole1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 one project for mass timber2 and 7,b7 one project for low carbon concrete4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbd and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbe2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,commencement of construction ,each military construction project carried out under the pilot program must commence construction by not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbd and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbe4 ,b ,military ,housing ,i ,military ,unaccompanied ,housing #bhba4 ,uniform condition index for military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations requiring the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment to complete and issue a uniform facility condition index for military unaccompanied housing1 including such housing that is existing as of the date of the enactment of this ,act and any such housing constructed or used on or after such date of enactment4 7b7 ,completion of index ,the uniform facility condition index required under subsection 7a7 shall be completed and issued by not later than ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7c7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7#a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7#b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhbb4 ,certification of habitability of military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the submission to ,congress by the ,president of the annual budget of the ,department of ,defense under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a certification from the ,secretary of each military department to the congressional defense committees that the cost for all needed repairs and improvements for each occupied military unaccompanied housing facility under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary does not exceed #bj percent of the replacement cost of such facility1 as mandated by ,department of ,defense ,manual #dafe4fc1 ,do,d ,housing ,management1 or successor issuance4 7b7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7#a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7#b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhbc4 ,maintenance work order management process for military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to establish for each military department a process associated with maintenance work order management for military unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of such military department1 including such housing that is existing as of the date of the enactment of this ,act and any such housing constructed or used on or after such date of enactment4 7b7 ,use of process ,the processes required under subsection 7a7 shall clearly define requirements for effective and timely maintenance work order management1 including requirements with respect to-- 7#a7 quality assurance for maintenance completed2 7#b7 communication of maintenance progress and resolution with management of military unaccompanied housing1 barracks managers1 and residents2 and 7#c7 standardized performance metrics1 such as the timeliness of completion of work orders4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary of each military department shall administer the work order process required under subsection 7a7 for such military department and shall issue or update relevant guidance as necessary4 7d7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7#a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7#b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhbd4 ,expansion of uniform code of basic standards for military housing to include military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhah of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking family2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking family2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including military unaccompanied housing 7as defined in section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 before the period at the end4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,in implementing the amendments made by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the standards required under section #bhah of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga note71 as modified pursuant to those amendments1 apply to military unaccompanied housing that is existing as of the date of the enactment of this ,act and any such housing constructed or used on or after such date of enactment4 7#b7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this subsection1 the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7,a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7,b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhbe4 ,oversight of military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,civilian oversight 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to require that the ,secretary of each military department establish a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense1 or of the military department concerned1 at the housing office for each installation of the ,department under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary to oversee military unaccompanied housing at that installation4 7#b7 ,supervisory chain ,for any installation of the ,department for which the unaccompanied housing manager is a member of the ,armed ,forces1 the civilian employee established under paragraph 7#a7 at such installation shall report to a civilian employee at the housing office for such installation4 7b7 ,barracks or dormitory manager requirements 7#a7 ,limitation on role by members of the ,armed ,forces ,no enlisted member of the ,armed ,forces or commissioned officer may be designated as a barracks manager or supervisor in charge of overseeing1 managing1 accepting1 or compiling maintenance records for any military unaccompanied housing as a collateral duty4 7#b7 ,position designation ,the function of a barracks manager or supervisor described in paragraph 7#a7 for an installation of the ,department shall be completed by a civilian employee or contractor of the ,department who shall report to the government housing office of the installation4 7c7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7#a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7#b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhbf4 ,elimination of flexibilities for adequacy or construction standards for 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 modify all directives1 instructions1 manuals1 regulations1 policies1 and other guidance and issuances of the ,department of ,defense to eliminate the grant of any flexibilities to-- 7#a7 minimum adequacy standards for configuration1 privacy1 condition1 health1 and safety for existing permanent party military unaccompanied housing to be considered suitable for assignment or occupancy2 and 7#b7 standards for the construction of new military unaccompanied housing4 7b7 ,matters included ,the requirement under subsection 7a7 shall include modifications that remove the flexibility provided to the military departments with respect to standards for adequacy for assignment and new construction standards for military unaccompanied housing1 including modification of the ,housing ,management ,manual of the ,department of ,defense and ,department of ,defense ,manual #dafe4fc1 ,do,d ,housing ,management4 7c7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7#a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7#b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhbg4 ,design standards for military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,uniform standards for floor space1 number of members allowed1 and habitability 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bhef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking local comparability of floor areas and inserting standards2 7,b7 by striking ,in and inserting 7a7 ,local comparability in floor areas4--,in2 7,c7 in subsection 7a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 except for purposes of meeting minimum area requirements under subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 after exceed2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,floor space1 number of members allowed1 and habitability 7#a7 ,in general ,in the design1 assignment1 and use of military unaccompanied housing1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish uniform standards that-- 7,a7 provide a minimum area of floor space1 not including bathrooms or closets1 per individual occupying a unit of military unaccompanied housing2 7,b7 ensure that not more than two individuals may occupy such a unit2 and 7,c7 provide definitions and measures for habitability1 specifying criteria of design and materiel quality to be applied and levels of maintenance to be required4 7#b7 ,waiver ,standards established under paragraph 7#a7 may be waived for specific units of military unaccompanied housing by the ,secretary concerned 7who may not delegate such waiver7 for a period not longer than one year and may not be renewed4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bhef and inserting the following new item3 #bhef4 ,military unaccompanied housing3 standards4 4 7b7 ,completion and issuance of uniform standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 7,a7 ensure that the uniform standards required under section #bhef7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#a77;,d71 are completed and issued2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a copy of those standards2 or 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 under the ,secretary's signature-- 7,a7 explaining in detail why those standards are not completed and issued2 7,b7 indicating when those standards are expected to be completed and issued2 and 7,c7 specifying the names of the personnel responsible for the failure of the ,department of ,defense to comply with paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,compliance with uniform standards 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that all military unaccompanied housing1 including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 located on an installation under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary complies with the uniform standards established under section #bhef7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#a77;,d74 7#b7 ,no waiver ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 may not be waived4 7#c7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this subsection1 the term military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given that term in section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,certification of budget requirements ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall include with the submission to ,congress by the ,president of the annual budget of the ,department of ,defense for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a signed certification that the ,department of ,defense and each of the military departments has requested sufficient funds to comply with this section and the amendments made by this section4 #bhbh4 ,termination of habitability standard waivers and assessment and plan with respect to military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,termination of habitability standard waivers ,on and after ,february #a1 #bjbe1 any waiver by the ,department of ,defense of habitability standards for military unaccompanied housing in effect as of such date shall terminate4 7b7 ,assessment ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of each military department1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment on the following3 7#a7 ,the number of waivers currently in place for any standards for military unaccompanied housing as it relates to occupancy and habitability1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 location1 and facility4 7#b7 ,a list of each such waiver1 disaggregated by ,armed ,force1 with a notation of which official appointed by the ,president and confirmed by the ,senate approved the waiver4 7#c7 ,the number of members of the ,armed ,forces impacted by each such waiver1 disaggregated by location4 7c7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of each military department1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a plan on addressing the deficiencies of military unaccompanied housing1 including barracks and dormitories1 that led to the use of waivers described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a timeline for repairs1 renovations1 or minor or major military construction2 7,b7 the cost of any such repair1 renovation1 or construction2 and 7,c7 an installation-by-installation get-well plan4 7#c7 ,implementation ,not later than #fj days after receiving the plan required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7,a7 the ability of the ,department of ,defense to execute the plan2 and 7,b7 any recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general for modifying the plan4 7d7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7#a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7#b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhbi4 ,requirement for security cameras in common areas and entry points of military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,new housing ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all renovations of military unaccompanied housing authorized on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act that exceed #bj percent of the replacement cost of such facility and all construction of new military unaccompanied housing authorized on or after such date are designed and executed with security cameras in all common areas and entry points as part of a closed circuit television system4 7b7 ,retrofitting ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall ensure that all military unaccompanied housing facilities are retrofitted with security cameras in all common areas and entry points as part of a closed circuit television system4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,common area ,the term common area has the meaning given that term by the ,secretary of ,defense and shall balance the need to increase security in appropriate areas with the privacy expectations of members of the ,armed ,forces in military unaccompanied housing4 7#b7 ,military unaccompanied housing ,the term military unaccompanied housing means the following housing owned by the ,united ,states ,government3 7,a7 ,military housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces serving a tour of duty unaccompanied by dependents4 7,b7 ,transient housing intended to be occupied by members of the ,armed ,forces on temporary duty4 #bhcj4 ,annual report on military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following four years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on military unaccompanied housing1 excluding privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall contain a section provided by each ,secretary of a military department that-- 7#a7 is certified by the ,secretary concerned2 7#b7 includes a list of all military unaccompanied housing facilities located on each installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned2 7#c7 identifies the replacement cost for each such facility2 7#d7 identifies the percentage of repair costs as it compares to the total replacement cost for each such facility2 and 7#e7 specifies the funding required to conduct all needed repairs and improvements at each such facility4 7c7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given that term in section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,ii ,privatized ,military ,housing #bhda4 ,improvements to privatized military housing 7a7 ,limitation on housing enhancement payments ,section #fjf7;a77#b7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,each month and inserting ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 each month2 and 7,b7 by striking one of more and inserting one or more2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,limitation on payment 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary of a military department may not make a payment under subparagraph 7,a7 to a lessor unless the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment determines the lessor is in compliance with the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights developed under section #bhij of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,application ,the limitation under clause 7i7 shall apply to any payment under a housing agreement entered into on or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd by the ,secretary of a military department with a lessor4 4 7b7 ,inclusion of information on compliance with tenant bill of rights in notice of lease extension ,section #bhgh7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,an assessment of compliance by the lessor with the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights developed under section #bhij of this title4 4 7c7 ,modification of authority ,to investigate reprisals ,subsection 7e7 of section #bhij of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and inserting ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking member of the armed forces and inserting tenant2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and inserting ,inspector ,general2 7ii7 by striking member of the armed forces and inserting tenant2 and 7iii7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,inspector ,general2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,assistant ,secretary and inserting ,inspector ,general2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,sustainment and inserting ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking ,secretary of the military department concerned and inserting ,inspector ,general of the military department concerned4 #bhdb4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general ,recommendations relating to strengthening oversight of privatized military housing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 implement the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states contained in the report published by the ,comptroller ,general on ,april #f1 #bjbc1 reissued with revisions on ,april #bj1 #bjbc1 and titled ,,dod ,can ,further ,strengthen ,oversight of ,its ,privatized ,housing ,program 7,,gao-#bc-ajecgg72 or 7#b7 if the ,secretary does not implement any such recommendation1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report explaining why the ,secretary has not implemented those recommendations4 #bhdc4 ,treatment of nondisclosure agreements with respect to privatized military housing ,section #bhij7;f77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,a tenant or prospective tenant of a housing unit may not be required to sign and inserting ,a landlord may not request that a tenant or prospective tenant of a housing unit sign2 and 7#b7 by inserting at the end the following3 ,the military services should seek to inform members of the armed forces of the possible consequences of entering into a nondisclosure agreement and encourage members to seek legal counsel before entering into such an agreement if they have questions about specific contractual terms44 ,,iii ,other ,housing ,matters #bhea4 ,department of ,defense ,military ,housing ,readiness ,council 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #hh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #agha;c the following new section3 #agha;d4 ,department of ,defense ,military ,housing ,readiness ,council 7a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,department of ,defense the ,department of ,defense ,military ,housing ,readiness ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council74 7b7 ,members 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall be composed of the following members3 7,a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 who shall serve as chair of the ,council and who may designate a representative to chair the ,council in the absence of the ,assistant ,secretary4 7,b7 ,one representative of each of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force1 each of whom shall be a member of the armed force to be represented and not fewer than two of which shall be from an enlisted component4 7,c7 ,one spouse of a member of each of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force on active duty1 not fewer than two of which shall be the spouse of an enlisted member4 7,d7 ,one professional from each of the following fields1 each of whom shall possess expertise in ,state and ,federal housing standards in their respective field3 7i7 ,plumbing4 7ii7 ,electrical4 7iii7 ,heating1 ventilation1 and air conditioning 7,,hvac74 7iv7 ,certified home inspection4 7v7 ,roofing4 7vi7 ,structural engineering4 7vii7 ,window fall prevention and safety4 7,e7 ,two representatives of organizations that advocate on behalf of military families with respect to military housing4 7,f7 ,one individual appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense among representatives of the ,international ,code ,council4 7,g7 ,one individual appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense among representatives of the ,institute of ,inspection ,cleaning and ,restoration ,certification4 7,h7 ,one individual appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense among representatives of a voluntary consensus standards body that develops construction standards 7such as building1 plumbing1 mechanical1 or electrical74 7,i7 ,one individual appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense among representatives of a voluntary consensus standards body that develops personnel certification standards for building maintenance or restoration4 7#b7 ,terms ,the term on the ,council of the members specified under subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,m7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall be two years and may be renewed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,attendance by landlords ,the chair of the ,council shall extend an invitation to each landlord for one representative of each landlord to attend such meetings of the ,council as the chair considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,additional requirements for certain members ,each member appointed under paragraph 7#a77;,d7 may not be affiliated with-- 7,a7 any organization that provides privatized military housing2 or 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,meetings ,the ,council shall meet two times each year4 7d7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,council shall include the following3 7#a7 ,to review and make recommendations to the ,secretary of ,defense regarding policies for privatized military housing1 including inspections practices1 resident surveys1 landlord payment of medical bills for residents of housing units that have not maintained minimum standards of habitability1 and access to maintenance work order systems4 7#b7 ,to monitor compliance by the ,department of ,defense with and effective implementation by the ,department of statutory and regulatory improvements to policies for privatized military housing1 including the ,military ,housing ,privatization ,initiative ,tenant ,bill of ,rights developed under section #bhij of this title and the complaint database established under section #bhid;a of this title4 7#c7 ,to make recommendations to the ,secretary of ,defense to improve collaboration1 awareness1 and promotion of accurate and timely information about privatized military housing1 accommodations available through the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program of the ,department1 and other support services among policymakers1 providers of such accommodations and other support services1 and targeted beneficiaries of such accommodations and other support services4 7e7 ,public reporting 7#a7 ,availability of documents ,subject to section #eeb of title #e 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act71 the records1 reports1 transcripts1 minutes1 appendices1 working papers1 drafts1 studies1 agenda1 and other documents made available to or prepared for or by the ,council shall be available for public inspection and copying at a single location in a publicly accessible format on a website of the ,department of ,defense until the ,council ceases to exist4 7#b7 ,minutes 7,a7 ,in general ,detailed minutes of each meeting of the ,council shall be kept and shall contain-- 7i7 a record of the individuals present2 7ii7 a complete and accurate description of matters discussed and conclusions reached2 and 7iii7 copies of all reports received1 issued1 or approved by the ,council4 7,b7 ,certification ,the chair of the ,council shall certify the accuracy of the minutes of each meeting of the ,council4 7f7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a each year1 the ,council shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report on privatized military housing readiness4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the provision of privatized military housing and the activities of the ,department of ,defense in meeting the needs of military families relating to housing during the preceding fiscal year4 7,b7 ,a description of activities of the ,council during the preceding fiscal year1 including-- 7i7 analyses of complaints of tenants of housing units2 7ii7 data received by the ,council on maintenance response time and completion of maintenance requests relating to housing units2 7iii7 assessments of dispute resolution processes2 7iv7 assessments of overall customer service for tenants2 7v7 assessments of results of housing inspections conducted with and without notice2 and 7vi7 any survey results conducted on behalf of or received by the ,council4 7,c7 ,recommendations on actions to be taken to improve the capability of the provision of privatized military housing and the activities of the ,department of ,defense to meet the needs and requirements of military families relating to housing1 including actions relating to the allocation of funding and other resources4 7#c7 ,public availability ,each report under this subsection shall be made available in a publicly accessible format on a website of the ,department of ,defense4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,landlord ,the term landlord has the meaning given that term in section #bhga of this title4 7#b7 ,privatized military housing ,the term privatized military housing means housing provided under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of this title4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #agha;c the following new item3 #agha;d4 ,department of ,defense ,military ,housing ,readiness ,council4 4 #bheb4 ,inclusion in annual status of forces survey of questions regarding living conditions of members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in each status of forces survey of the ,department of ,defense conducted on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act questions specifically targeting the following areas3 7#a7 ,overall satisfaction of members of the ,armed ,forces with their current living accommodation4 7#b7 ,satisfaction of such members with the physical condition of their current living accommodation4 7#c7 ,satisfaction of such members with the affordability of their current living accommodation4 7#d7 ,whether the current living accommodation of such members has impacted any decision related to reenlistment in the ,armed ,forces4 ,c ,land ,conveyances #bhfa4 ,land conveyance1 ,,bg ,j ,sumner ,jones ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,wheeling1 ,west ,virginia 7a7 ,conveyance authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey to the ,city of ,wheeling1 ,west ,virginia 7in this section referred to as the ,city71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #c4cc acres1 known as the former ,,bg ,j ,sumner ,jones ,army ,reserve ,center1 located within the ,city1 for the purpose of providing emergency management response or law enforcement services4 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 ,act4 7b7 ,revisionary interest 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines at any time that the 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 under paragraph 7#a7 may be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary may 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 are collected from the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,city4 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 ,secretary4 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #bhfb4 ,land conveyance1 ,wetzel ,county ,memorial ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,new ,martinsville1 ,west ,virginia 7a7 ,conveyance authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey to the ,city of ,new ,martinsville1 ,west ,virginia 7in this section referred to as the ,city71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including any improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #b4if acres1 known as the former ,wetzel ,county ,memorial ,army ,reserve ,center1 located within the ,city1 for the purpose of providing emergency management response or law enforcement services4 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 ,act4 7b7 ,revisionary interest 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines at any time that the 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 under paragraph 7#a7 may be made on the record after an opportunity for a hearing4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,secretary may 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 are collected from the ,city under paragraph 7#a7 in advance of the ,secretary incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,secretary to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall refund the excess amount to the ,city4 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 ,secretary4 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 ,d ,other ,matters #bhga4 ,authority to conduct energy resilience and conservation projects at installations where non-,department of ,defense funded energy projects have occurred ,subsection 7k7 of section #bfhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,codes1 is amended to read as follows3 7k7 ,improvement of conveyed utility system 7#a7 ,in the case of a utility system that has been conveyed under this section and that only provides utility services to a military installation1 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may authorize a contract on a sole source basis with the conveyee of the utility system to carry out a military construction project as authorized and appropriated for by law for an infrastructure improvement that enhances the reliability1 resilience1 efficiency1 physical security1 or cybersecurity of the utility system4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military ,department may convey under subsection 7j7 any infrastructure constructed under paragraph 7#a7 that is in addition to the utility system conveyed under such paragraph4 4 #bhgb4 ,limitation on authority to modify or restrict public access to ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may not modify or restrict public access to the ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland1 until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits to ,congress a report describing the manner in which such access will be modified or restricted2 and 7#b7 a law is enacted permitting such modifications or restrictions4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 temporary restrictions to protect public safety that are necessitated by emergent situations1 hazardous conditions1 maintenance of existing facilities1 or live fire exercises2 or 7#b7 the lease or transfer of the ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area to another public entity4 #bhgc4 ,authorization for the ,secretary of the ,navy to resolve the electrical utility operations at ,former ,naval ,air ,station ,barbers ,point 7currently known as ,kalaeloa71 ,hawaii 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may enter into an agreement with the ,state of ,hawaii for the purpose of resolving the electrical utility operations at ,former ,naval ,air ,station ,barbers ,point1 also known as ,kalaeloa1 ,hawaii4 7b7 ,elements of agreement ,an agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall include a requirement that the ,secretary-- 7#a7 assist with-- 7,a7 the transfer of customers of the ,navy off of the electrical utility system of the ,navy in the location specified in such subsection2 and 7,b7 the enhancement of the new surrounding electrical system to accept any additional load from such transfer1 with a priority in the downtown area1 which is home to nine large customers1 including the ,hawaii ,army ,national ,guard2 7#b7 provide the instantaneous peak demand analysis and design necessary to conduct such transfer2 7#c7 provide rights of way and easements necessary to support the construction of replacement electrical infrastructure2 and 7#d7 be responsible for all environmental assessments and remediation and costs related to the removal and disposal of the electrical utility system of the ,navy once it is no longer in use4 7c7 ,limitation on expenditure of amounts ,the ,secretary may expend not more than #dh1jjj1jjj during any fiscal year to provide support for an agreement entered into under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,notification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on progress made in initiating and executing an agreement under subsection 7a74 #bhgd4 ,clarification of other transaction authority for installation or facility prototyping ,section #djbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through not more and inserting paragraph 7#a71 except for projects carried out for the purpose of repairing a facility1 not more2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,use of amounts ,the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department may carry out prototype projects under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 using amounts available for military construction1 notwithstanding-- 7,a7 subchapters ,i and ,,iii of chapter #afi of this title2 and 7,b7 chapters #bba and #bbc of this title4 4 #bhge4 ,requirement that ,department of ,defense include military installation resilience in real property management and installation master planning of ,department ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 update ,department of ,defense ,instruction #dafe4gj 7relating to real property management7 and ,unified ,facilities ,criteria #b-ajj-ja 7relating to installation master planning7 to-- 7,a7 include a requirement to incorporate the impact of military installation resilience in all installation master plans2 7,b7 include a list of all sources of information approved by the ,department of ,defense2 7,c7 define the #ag military installation resilience hazards to ensure that the impacts from such hazards are reported consistently across the ,department2 7,d7 require military installations to address the rationale for determining that any such hazard is not applicable to the installation2 7,e7 standardize reporting formats for military installation resilience plans2 7,f7 establish and define standardized risk rating categories for the use by all military departments2 and 7,g7 define criteria for determining the level of risk to an installation to compare hazards between military departments2 and 7#b7 require the ,secretary of each military department to update the handbook for the military department concerned to incorporate the requirements under paragraph 7#a74 #bhgf4 ,increase of limitation on fee for architectural and engineering services procured by military departments 7a7 ,army ,section #gedj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #f percent and inserting #aj percent4 7b7 ,navy ,section #hfab7;b7 of such title is amended by striking #f percent and inserting #aj percent4 7c7 ,air ,force ,section #iedj7;b7 of such title is amended by striking #f percent and inserting #aj percent4 #bhgg4 ,requirement that all material types be considered for design-bid-build military construction projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may not proceed from the design phase of a design-bid-build military construction project or solicit bids for the construction phase of a design-bid-build military construction project until the ,secretary of ,defense certifies that all materials included in the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria of the ,department of ,defense have been equally considered for such project4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,january #a of each year1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report-- 7#a7 detailing the primary construction material for each design-bid-build military construction project for which a contract was awarded during the previous fiscal year in an amount that exceeds #f1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 identifying whether each such project was designed or constructed based off a shelf design used at another installation of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhgh4 ,continuing education curriculum for members of the military construction planning and design workforce and acquisition workforce of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a continuing education curriculum for members of the military construction planning and design workforce of the ,department of ,defense and the acquisition workforce of the ,department responsible for military construction projects4 7b7 ,curriculum ,the continuing education curriculum required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall be focused on improving the understanding1 awareness1 and utilization of innovative products for construction systems with increased benefits relating to-- 7,a7 construction speed2 7,b7 anti-terrorism force protection2 7,c7 lateral wind1 seismic activity1 and fire performance standards2 7,d7 designs that factor in military installation resilience and protection against extreme weather events2 7,e7 life-cycle cost effectiveness and sustainability2 7,f7 renewability2 and 7,g7 carbon sequestration2 and 7#b7 shall include instruction relating to-- 7,a7 all sustainable building materials1 such as innovative wood products and mass timber systems2 and 7,b7 designs to improve military installation resilience using projection data against extreme weather events4 7c7 ,availability and update ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7#a7 the continuing education curriculum required under subsection 7a7 is made available to each element of the military construction community not later than #fj days after completion of the curriculum2 and 7#b7 such curriculum is updated whenever a new construction material is approved by the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria of the ,department4 7d7 ,academia input ,in developing the continuing education curriculum required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with academic institutions4 7e7 ,timing ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7#a7 not less than #ge percent of the workforce described in subsection 7a7 has completed the first iteration of the continuing education curriculum required under such subsection2 and 7#b7 such workforce receives updated information on innovative construction techniques on a continuing basis4 7f7 ,report ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to appropriate committees of ,congress a report containing an update on the status of the continuing education curriculum required under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,military ,construction1 ,veterans ,affairs and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,military installation resilience ,the term military installation resilience has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;e77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhgi4 ,guidance on ,department of ,defense-wide standards for access to installations of the ,department 7a7 ,interim guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate interim guidance to the appropriate official or officials within the ,department of ,defense for purposes of establishing final standards of the ,department for fitness of individuals for access to installations of the ,department1 which shall include modifying ,department of ,defense ,manual #ebjj4jh1 ,physical ,security ,program3 ,access to ,do,d ,installations1 or any comparable or successor policy guidance document4 7b7 ,final guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall promulgate final guidance described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after promulgating interim guidance required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate the ,house of ,representatives on such guidance1 which shall include a timeline for promulgation of final guidance as required under subsection 7b74 #bhhj4 ,deployment of existing construction materials 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a plan to utilize1 transfer1 or donate to ,states on the southern border of the ,united ,states all existing excess border wall construction materials1 including bollards1 for constructing a permanent physical barrier to stop illicit human and vehicle traffic along the border of the ,united ,states with ,mexico4 7b7 ,execution of plan ,not later than #ae days after submitting to ,congress the plan required under subsection 7a71 taking into account ongoing audits being conducted by the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency and ongoing construction contract negotiations by the ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 so long as any ongoing audits or construction contract negotiations are not a cause for delay1 the ,secretary shall work with the ,defense ,logistics ,agency to execute that plan until the ,department of ,defense is no longer incurring any costs to maintain1 store1 or protect the materials specified under such subsection4 7c7 ,requirements of requesting ,states ,any ,state requesting border wall construction materials made available under this section must certify1 in writing1 that the materials it accepts will be exclusively used for the construction of a permanent physical barrier along the border of the ,united ,states with ,mexico4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the decision process of the ,secretary to forgo the excess property disposal process of the ,department of ,defense and instead pay to store border wall panels4 7#b7 ,a list of entities the ,department is paying for use of their privately owned land to store unused border wall construction materials1 with appropriate action taken to protect personally identifiable information1 such as by making the list of entities available in an annex that is labeled as controlled unclassified information4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the process through which the ,department contracted with private landowners to store unused border wall construction materials1 including whether there was a competitive contracting process and whether the landowners have instituted an inventory review system4 7#d7 ,a description of any investigations by the ,inspector ,general of the ,department that have been opened related to storing border wall construction materials4 #bhha4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,numu ,newe ,special ,management ,area ,section #bijb7;c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dfj;gggg7c77 is amended by striking #bag1hde and inserting #bji1aha4 7b7 ,reduction of impact of ,fallon ,range ,training ,complex modernization ,section #biie7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,military ,land ,withdrawals ,act of #bjac 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aac-ff71 as added by section #bija of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cjaf7 is amended by inserting ,gas after ,basin4 ,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 #bjbd for the activities of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 7b7 ,authorization of new plant projects ,from funds referred to in subsection 7a7 that are available for carrying out plant projects1 the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out new plant projects for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration as follows3 ,project #bd-;,d-#eac1 ,z-,pinch ,experimental ,underground ,system ,test ,bed ,facilities ,improvement1 ,nevada ,national ,security ,site1 ,nye ,county1 ,nevada1 #hj1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bd-;,d-#eab1 ,,ta-#df ,protective ,force ,facility1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #dh1ejj1jjj4,project #bd-;,d-#eaa1 ,plutonium ,production ,building1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #dh1ejj1jjj4,project #bd-;,d-#eaj1 ,analytic ,gas ,laboratory1 ,pantex ,plant1 ,panhandle1 ,texas1 #ce1jjj1jjj4,project #bd-;,d-#ecj1 ,naval ,reactors ,facility ,medical ,science ,complex1 ,idaho ,falls1 ,idaho1 #cf1ehd1jjj4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbd for defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 7b7 ,authorization of new plant projects ,from funds referred to in subsection 7a7 that are available for carrying out plant projects1 the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out1 for defense environmental cleanup activities1 the following new plant projects3 ,project #bd-;,d-#dja1 ,environmental ,restoration ,disposal ,facility ,super ,cell #aa ,expansion ,project1 ,hanford ,site1 ,richland1 ,washington1 #a1jjj1jjj4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbd 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 #bjbd for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 ,b ,program authorizations1 restrictions1 and limitations #caaa4 ,limitation on use of funds for naval nuclear fuel systems based on low-enriched uranium ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration for the purpose of conducting research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium may be obligated or expended until the following determinations are submitted to the congressional defense committees3 7#a7 ,a determination made jointly by the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to whether the determination made jointly by the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of the ,navy pursuant to section #caah7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #aaif7 and submitted to the congressional defense committees on ,march #be1 #bjah1 that the ,united ,states should not pursue research and development of an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium1 remains valid4 7#b7 ,a determination by the ,secretary of the ,navy with respect to whether an advanced naval nuclear fuel system based on low-enriched uranium can be produced that would not reduce vessel capability1 increase expense1 or reduce operational availability as a result of refueling requirements4 #caab4 ,prohibition on ,,aries expansion before realization of #cj pit per year base capability ,section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 is amended by-- 7a7 redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7b7 inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,prohibition on ,,aries expansion before realization of #cj pit per year base capability 7#a7 ,in general ,unless the ,administrator certifies to the congressional defense committees that the base capability to produce #cj plutonium pits per year has been established at ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 the ,advanced ,recovery and ,integrated ,extraction ,system 7commonly known as ,,aries7 spaces at the ,plutonium ,facility at ,technical ,area #ee 7commonly known as ,,pf-#d7 may not be modified1 including by installing additional equipment4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 the planning and design of an additional ,,aries capability2 or 7,b7 the transfer of the ,,aries capability to a location other than ,,pf-#d4 4 #caac4 ,plutonium ,modernization ,program management ,section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,not later than #egj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall ensure that the plutonium modernization program established by the ,office of ,defense ,programs of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 or any subsequently developed program designed to meet the requirements under subsection 7a71 is managed in accordance with the requirements of the ,enhanced ,management ,a program management category described in the execution instruction of the ,office of ,defense ,programs entitled ,,dp ,program ,execution ,instruction3 ,,na-#aj ,program ,management ,tools and ,processes and issued on ,january #ad1 #bjaf1 or any subsequent directive4 4 #caad4 ,pantex explosives manufacturing capability ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xlii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dbbe4 ,pantex explosives manufacturing capability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the date on which the ,w#hg-a modification program enters into phase #f4e of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process 7as defined in section #dbbj71 the ,administrator shall establish at the ,pantex ,plant a conventional high explosives production capability with sufficient capacity to support full rate production of the main explosives used for the ,w#hg-a warhead4 7b7 ,briefing ,on the day after the date that the budget of the ,president is submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,administrator shall brief the congressional defense committees on the progress of the ,administration in achieving the capability described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,termination ,subsection 7b7 shall terminate upon the date that the ,administrator certifies to the congressional defense committees that the capability described in subsection 7a7 has been achieved4 4 #caae4 ,limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,xlviii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following section3 #dhae4 ,limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may not establish a program within the ,administration for the purposes of executing an enduring national security research and development effort to broaden the role of the ,department of ,energy in national biodefense4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the limitation described in subsection 7a7 shall not be interpreted-- 7#a7 to prohibit the establishment of a bioassurance program for the purpose of executing enduring national security research and development in any component of the ,department of ,energy other than the ,administration or in any other ,federal agency2 or 7#b7 to impede the use of resources of the ,administration1 including resources provided by a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility site1 to support the execution of a bioassurance program1 if such support is provided-- 7,a7 on a cost-reimbursable basis to an entity that is not a component of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,b7 in a manner that does not interfere with mission of such laboratory or facility4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dhad the following new item3 ,sec4 #dhae4 ,limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the ,administration4 4 #caaf4 ,extension of authority on acceptance of contributions for acceleration or removal or security of fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide ,section #dcjf;,b7f77#f7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befi7;f77#f77 is amended by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcc4 #caag4 ,modification of reporting requirements for program on vulnerable sites 7a7 ,in general ,section #dcjf;,b of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #dcji7;c77#g7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bege7;c77#g77 is amended by striking section #cacb7;f7 of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befi7;f77 and inserting section #dcjf;,b7e74 #caah4 ,implementation of enhanced mission delivery initiative 7a7 ,in general ,concurrent with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 acting through the ,director for ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation1 shall brief the congressional defense committees on the status of implementing the #ah principal recommendations and associated subelements of the report entitled ,evolving the ,nuclear ,security ,enterprise3 ,a ,report of the ,enhanced ,mission ,delivery ,initiative1 published by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in ,september #bjbb4 7b7 ,elements of briefings ,each briefing required by subsection 7a7 shall address-- 7#a7 the status of implementing each recommendation described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 with respect to each recommendation that has been implemented1 whether the outcome of such implementation is achieving the desired result2 7#c7 with respect to each recommendation that has not been implemented1 the reason for not implementing such recommendation2 7#d7 whether additional legislation is required in order to implement a recommendation2 and 7#e7 such other matters as the ,administrator considers necessary4 #caai4 ,limitation on use of funds until provision of spend plan for ,w#hj-d ,,alt weapon development ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbd for operations of the ,office of the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security submits to the congressional defense committees the spend plan for the warhead associated with the sea-launched cruise missile required by section #afdb7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 #cabj4 ,analyses of nuclear programs of foreign countries 7a7 ,capability to conduct analyses of nuclear programs ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 using existing authorities of the ,secretary1 take such actions as are necessary to improve the ability of the ,department of ,energy to conduct comprehensive1 integrated analyses of the nuclear programs of foreign countries4 7b7 ,additional analyses required ,the ,secretary shall conduct analyses of-- 7#a7 countries that may pursue nuclear weapons programs in the future2 7#b7 developing technologies that make it easier for the governments of countries or for non-state actors to acquire nuclear weapons2 and 7#c7 entities that may be developing the ability to supply sensitive nuclear technologies but may not yet have effective programs in place to ensure compliance with export controls4 #caba4 ,enhancing ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration supply chain reliability 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xlviii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dhjh4 ,supply chain reliability assurance program ,the ,administrator shall establish a supply chain reliability assurance program-- 7#a7 to facilitate collaboration with the ,department of ,defense and industrial partners to maintain a reliable domestic supplier base for critical materials to meet engineering and performance requirements of the ,administration and the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 to improve coordination with the ,infrastructure and ,operations ,program and the ,programmatic ,recapitalization ,working ,group to improve planning for material requirements and potential disruptions to commercial or contractor supply chains1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 assisting in coordination for forecasting future needs in both legacy inventories and new procurements2 7,b7 establishing clear requirements for nuclear security enterprise assurance and1 when cost-effective1 to use capabilities of the ,administration to restore mission schedules at risk2 and 7,c7 collaborating with the ,department of ,defense and industrial partners to establish processes to mitigate manufacturing challenges and to develop strategies to lower long-term costs1 while identifying and preserving production of materials and components by the ,administration4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dhjg the following new item3 ,sec4 #dhjh4 ,supply chain reliability assurance program4 4 #cabb4 ,transfer of cybersecurity responsibilities to ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security ,the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cbab7;b7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjb7;b771 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bj7 ,information resources management1 including cybersecurity4 2 and 7#b7 in section #cbcb7;b77#c77ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdbb7;b77#c771 by striking and cyber4 #cabc4 ,redesignating duties related to departmental radiological and nuclear incident responses 7a7 ,deputy ,administrator for ,defense ,programs ,section #cbad7;b7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjd 7b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security ,section #cbab7;b77#g7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjb7;b77#g77 is amended by inserting and ,nuclear ,emergency ,support ,team capabilities1 including all field-deployed and remote technical support to public health and safety missions1 countering weapons of mass destruction operations1 technical and operational nuclear forensics1 and responses to ,united ,states nuclear weapon accidents after management4 #cabd4 ,modification of authority to establish certain contracting1 program management1 scientific1 engineering1 and technical positions ,section #cbda of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdda7 is amended by striking #hjj and inserting #a1bjj4 #cabe4 ,technical amendments to the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act ,the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dcjf7;d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjje1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjjf1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7#b7 in section #dhjg7;f77#a71 by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjcj4 #cabf4 ,amendment to period for briefing requirements ,section #dhjg7;f77#a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bghg7;f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjcb4 #cabg4 ,repeal of reporting requirements for ,uranium ,capabilities ,replacement ,project ,section #cabc7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #bagh7 is repealed4 ,c ,budget and financial management matters #caca4 ,updated financial integration policy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall issue an updated financial integration policy1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,updated responsibilities for offices of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and requirements for management and operating contractors1 including contractors at sites that are not sites of the ,administration4 7#b7 ,guidance for how offices of the ,administration should use common financial data1 including guidance requiring that such data be used as the primary source of financial data by program offices1 to the extent practicable4 7#c7 ,processes recommended by the ,government ,accountability ,office to improve financial integration efforts of the ,administration1 including an internal process to verify how management and operating contractors crosswalk data from their systems to the appropriate work breakdown structure of the ,administration and apply common cost element definitions4 7#d7 ,any other matters the ,administrator considers appropriate4 ,d ,other matters #cada4 ,integration of technical expertise of ,department of ,energy into policymaking ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall take such measures as are necessary to improve the integration of the scientific and technical expertise of the ,department of ,energy1 especially the expertise of the national laboratories1 into policymaking1 including by-- 7#a7 ensuring that such expertise is involved during interagency discussions1 regardless of the topic of such discussions2 7#b7 decreasing restrictions on personnel of laboratories and other facilities of the ,department working in the ,department headquarters for #b- to #c-year rotations2 7#c7 increasing collaboration among program managers and personnel of laboratories and other facilities of the ,department during policy deliberations2 and 7#d7 creating mechanisms for providing technical advice to officials of the ,department responsible for nonproliferation policy4 #cadb4 ,amendments to the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,beryllium ,testing ,fairness ,act4 7b7 ,modification of demonstration of beryllium sensitivity ,section #cfba7h77;,a7 of the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gchdl7#h77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking established by an abnormal and inserting the following3 established by-- 7i7 an abnormal 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 three borderline beryllium lymphocyte proliferation tests performed on blood cells over a period of #c years4 4 7c7 ,extension of ,advisory ,board on ,toxic ,substances and ,worker ,health ,section #cfhg7;j7 of the ,energy ,employees ,occupational ,illness ,compensation ,program ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gches-#af7;j77 is amended by striking #aj years and inserting #ae years4 #cadc4 ,prohibition on sales of petroleum products from the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve to certain countries 7a7 ,prohibitions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 unless a waiver has been issued under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall not draw down and sell petroleum products from the ,strategic ,petroleum ,reserve-- 7#a7 to any entity that is under the ownership or control of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 or the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 or 7#b7 except on the condition that such petroleum products will not be exported to the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea1 or the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,on application by a bidder1 the ,secretary of ,energy may waive1 prior to the date of the applicable auction1 the prohibitions described in subsection 7a7 with respect to the sale of crude oil to that bidder at that auction4 7#b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,energy may issue a waiver under this subsection only if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is in the interest of the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,applications ,a bidder seeking a waiver under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy an application by such date1 in such form1 and containing such information as the ,secretary of ,energy may require4 7#d7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after issuing a waiver under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall provide a copy of the waiver to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #cadd4 ,u4,s4 nuclear fuel security initiative 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department should-- 7,a7 prioritize activities to increase domestic production of low-enriched uranium2 and 7,b7 accelerate efforts to establish a domestic high-assay1 low-enriched uranium enrichment capability2 and 7#b7 if domestic enrichment of high-assay1 low-enriched uranium will not be commercially available at the scale needed in time to meet the needs of the advanced nuclear reactor demonstration projects of the ,department1 the ,secretary shall consider and implement1 as necessary-- 7,a7 all viable options to make high-assay1 low-enriched uranium produced from inventories owned by the ,department available in a manner that is sufficient to maximize the potential for the ,department to meet the needs and schedules of advanced nuclear reactor developers1 without impacting existing ,department missions1 until such time that commercial enrichment and deconversion capability for high-assay1 low-enriched uranium exists at a scale sufficient to meet future needs2 and 7,b7 all viable options for partnering with countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states to meet those needs and schedules until that time4 7c7 ,objectives ,the objectives of this section are-- 7#a7 to expeditiously increase domestic production of low-enriched uranium2 7#b7 to expeditiously increase domestic production of high-assay1 low-enriched uranium by an annual quantity1 and in such form1 determined by the ,secretary to be sufficient to meet the needs of-- 7,a7 advanced nuclear reactor developers2 and 7,b7 the consortium2 7#c7 to ensure the availability of domestically produced1 converted1 enriched1 deconverted1 and reduced uranium in a quantity determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,u4,s4 nuclear energy companies1 to be sufficient to address a reasonably anticipated supply disruption2 7#d7 to address gaps and deficiencies in the domestic production1 conversion1 enrichment1 deconversion1 and reduction of uranium by partnering with countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states if domestic options are not practicable2 7#e7 to ensure that1 in the event of a supply disruption in the nuclear fuel market1 a reserve of nuclear fuels is available to serve as a backup supply to support the nuclear nonproliferation and civil nuclear energy objectives of the ,department2 7#f7 to support enrichment1 deconversion1 and reduction technology deployed in the ,united ,states2 and 7#g7 to ensure that1 until such time that domestic enrichment and deconversion of high-assay1 low-enriched uranium is commercially available at the scale needed to meet the needs of advanced nuclear reactor developers1 the ,secretary considers and implements1 as necessary-- 7,a7 all viable options to make high-assay1 low-enriched uranium produced from inventories owned by the ,department available in a manner that is sufficient to maximize the potential for the ,department to meet the needs and schedules of advanced nuclear reactor developers2 and 7,b7 all viable options for partnering with countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states to meet those needs and schedules4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7#b7 ,associated entity ,the term associated entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is owned1 controlled1 or dominated by-- 7i7 the government of a country that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 an associated individual2 or 7,b7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 a country that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states1 including a corporation that is incorporated in such a country4 7#c7 ,associated individual ,the term associated individual means an alien who is a national of a country that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,consortium ,the term consortium means the consortium established under section #bjja7;a77#b77;,f7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbha7;a77#b77;,f774 7#e7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#f7 ,high-assay1 low-enriched uranium2 ,,haleu ,the term high-assay1 low-enriched uranium or ,,haleu means high-assay low-enriched uranium 7as defined in section #bjja7;d7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbha7;d7774 7#g7 ,low-enriched uranium2 ,,leu ,the term low-enriched uranium or ,,leu means each of-- 7,a7 low-enriched uranium 7as defined in section #cajb of the ,,usec ,privatization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbig;h772 and 7,b7 low-enriched uranium 7as defined in section #caab;,a7a7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbig;h-#aj;a7a7774 7#h7 ,programs ,the term ,programs means-- 7,a7 the ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,program established under subsection 7e77#a72 7,b7 the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply ,program of the ,department2 and 7,c7 the ,,haleu for ,advanced ,nuclear ,reactor ,demonstration ,projects ,program established under subsection 7e77#c74 7#i7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#aj7 ,u4,s4 nuclear energy company ,the term ,u4,s4 nuclear energy company means a company that-- 7,a7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is involved in the nuclear energy industry4 7e7 ,establishment and expansion of programs ,the ,secretary1 consistent with the objectives described in subsection 7c71 shall-- 7#a7 establish a program1 to be known as the ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,program1 to increase the quantity of ,,leu and ,,haleu produced by ,u4,s4 nuclear energy companies2 7#b7 expand the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply ,program of the ,department to ensure the availability of domestically produced1 converted1 enriched1 deconverted1 and reduced uranium in the event of a supply disruption2 and 7#c7 establish a program1 to be known as the ,,haleu for ,advanced ,nuclear ,reactor ,demonstration ,projects ,program-- 7,a7 to maximize the potential for the ,department to meet the needs and schedules of advanced nuclear reactor developers until such time that commercial enrichment and deconversion capability for ,,haleu exists in the ,united ,states at a scale sufficient to meet future needs2 and 7,b7 where practicable1 to partner with countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states to meet those needs and schedules until that time4 7f7 ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,program1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 enter into #b or more contracts to begin acquiring not less than #ajj metric tons per year of ,,leu by ,december #ca1 #bjbf 7or the earliest operationally feasible date thereafter71 to ensure diversity of supply in domestic uranium mining1 conversion1 enrichment1 and deconversion capacity and technologies1 including new capacity1 among ,u4,s4 nuclear energy companies2 7ii7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 enter into #b or more contracts with members of the consortium to begin acquiring not less than #bj metric tons per year of ,,haleu by ,december #ca1 #bjbg 7or the earliest operationally feasible date thereafter71 from ,u4,s4 nuclear energy companies2 7iii7 utilize only uranium produced1 converted1 enriched1 deconverted1 and reduced in-- 7,i7 the ,united ,states2 or 7,,ii7 if domestic options are not practicable1 a country that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states2 and 7iv7 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that the use of domestic uranium utilized as a result of that program does not negatively affect the economic operation of nuclear reactors in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 7i7 may not make commitments under this subsection 7including cooperative agreements 7used in accordance with section #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 purchase agreements1 guarantees1 leases1 service contracts1 or any other type of commitment7 for the purchase or other acquisition of ,,haleu or ,,leu unless-- 7,i7 funds are specifically provided for those purposes in advance in appropriations ,acts enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,,ii7 the commitment is funded entirely by funds made available to the ,secretary from the account described in subsection 7j77#b77;,b72 and 7ii7 may make a commitment described in clause 7i7 only-- 7,i7 if the full extent of the anticipated costs stemming from the commitment is recorded as an obligation at the time that the commitment is made2 and 7,,ii7 to the extent of that up-front obligation recorded in full at that time4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 the ,secretary shall consider and1 if appropriate1 implement-- 7,a7 options to ensure the quickest availability of commercially enriched ,,haleu1 including-- 7i7 partnerships between #b or more commercial enrichers2 and 7ii7 utilization of up to #aj-percent enriched uranium as feedstock in demonstration-scale or commercial ,,haleu enrichment facilities2 7,b7 options to partner with countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states to provide ,,leu and ,,haleu for commercial purposes2 7,c7 options that provide for an array of ,,haleu-- 7i7 enrichment levels2 7ii7 output levels to meet demand2 and 7iii7 fuel forms1 including uranium metal and oxide2 and 7,d7 options-- 7i7 to replenish1 as necessary1 ,department stockpiles of uranium that were intended to be downblended for other purposes1 but were instead used in carrying out activities under the ,,haleu for ,advanced ,nuclear ,reactor ,demonstration ,projects ,program2 7ii7 to continue supplying ,,haleu to meet the needs of the recipients of an award made pursuant to the funding opportunity announcement of the ,department numbered ,,de-,,foa-#jjjbbga for ,pathway #a1 ,advanced ,reactor ,demonstrations2 and 7iii7 to make ,,haleu available to other advanced nuclear reactor developers and other end-users4 7#c7 ,avoidance of market disruptions ,in carrying out the ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,program1 the ,secretary1 to the extent practicable and consistent with the purposes of that program1 shall not disrupt or replace market mechanisms by competing with ,u4,s4 nuclear energy companies4 7g7 ,expansion of the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply ,program ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,u4,s4 nuclear energy companies1 shall-- 7#a7 expand the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply ,program of the ,department by merging the operations of the ,uranium ,reserve ,program of the ,department with the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply ,program2 and 7#b7 in carrying out the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply ,program of the ,department1 as expanded under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 maintain1 replenish1 diversify1 or increase the quantity of uranium made available by that program in a manner determined by the ,secretary to be consistent with the purposes of that program and the objectives described in subsection 7c72 7,b7 utilize only uranium produced1 converted1 enriched1 deconverted1 and reduced in-- 7i7 the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 if domestic options are not practicable1 a country that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 make uranium available from the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply1 subject to terms and conditions determined by the ,secretary to be reasonable and appropriate2 7,d7 refill and expand the supply of uranium in the ,american ,assured ,fuel ,supply1 including by maintaining a limited reserve of uranium to address a potential event in which a domestic or foreign recipient of uranium experiences a supply disruption for which uranium cannot be obtained through normal market mechanisms or under normal market conditions2 and 7,e7 take other actions that the ,secretary determines to be necessary or appropriate to address the purposes of that program and the objectives described in subsection 7c74 7h7 ,,haleu for ,advanced ,nuclear ,reactor ,demonstration ,projects ,program 7#a7 ,activities ,on enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall immediately accelerate and1 as necessary1 initiate activities to make available from inventories or stockpiles owned by the ,department and made available to the consortium1 ,,haleu for use in advanced nuclear reactors that cannot operate on uranium with lower enrichment levels or on alternate fuels1 with priority given to the awards made pursuant to the funding opportunity announcement of the ,department numbered ,,de-,,foa-#jjjbbga for ,pathway #a1 ,advanced ,reactor ,demonstrations1 with additional ,,haleu to be made available to other advanced nuclear reactor developers1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,quantity ,in carrying out activities under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider and implement1 as necessary1 all viable options to make ,,haleu available in quantities and forms sufficient to maximize the potential for the ,department to meet the needs and schedules of advanced nuclear reactor developers1 including by seeking to make available-- 7,a7 by ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 not less than #c metric tons of ,,haleu2 7,b7 by ,december #ca1 #bjbe1 not less than an additional #h metric tons of ,,haleu2 and 7,c7 by ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 not less than an additional #aj metric tons of ,,haleu4 7#c7 ,factors for consideration ,in carrying out activities under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration-- 7,a7 options for providing ,,haleu from a stockpile of uranium owned by the ,department1 including-- 7i7 uranium that has been declared excess to national security needs during or prior to fiscal year #bjbc2 7ii7 uranium that-- 7,i7 directly meets the needs of advanced nuclear reactor developers2 but 7,,ii7 has been previously used or fabricated for another purpose2 7iii7 uranium that can meet the needs of advanced nuclear reactor developers after removing radioactive or other contaminants that resulted from previous use or fabrication of the fuel for research1 development1 demonstration1 or deployment activities of the ,department1 including activities that reduce the environmental liability of the ,department by accelerating the processing of uranium from stockpiles designated as waste2 7iv7 uranium from a high-enriched uranium stockpile 7excluding stockpiles intended for national security needs71 which can be blended with lower assay uranium to become ,,haleu to meet the needs of advanced nuclear reactor developers2 and 7v7 uranium from stockpiles intended for other purposes 7excluding stockpiles intended for national security needs71 but for which uranium could be swapped or replaced in time in such a manner that would not negatively impact the missions of the ,department2 7,b7 options for expanding1 or establishing new1 capabilities or infrastructure to support the processing of uranium from ,department inventories2 7,c7 options for accelerating the availability of ,,haleu from ,,haleu enrichment demonstration projects of the ,department2 7,d7 options for providing ,,haleu from domestically enriched ,,haleu procured by the ,department through a competitive process pursuant to the ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,program established under subsection 7e77#a72 7,e7 options to replenish1 as needed1 ,department stockpiles of uranium made available pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 with domestically enriched ,,haleu procured by the ,department through a competitive process pursuant to the ,nuclear ,fuel ,security ,program established under subsection 7e77#a72 and 7,f7 options that combine #a or more of the approaches described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 to meet the deadlines described in paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,certain services ,the ,secretary shall not barter or otherwise sell or transfer uranium in any form in exchange for services relating to-- 7i7 the final disposition of radioactive waste from uranium that is the subject of a contract for sale1 resale1 transfer1 or lease under this subsection2 or 7ii7 environmental cleanup activities4 7,b7 ,certain commitments ,in carrying out activities under this subsection1 the ,secretary-- 7i7 may not make commitments under this subsection 7including cooperative agreements 7used in accordance with section #fcje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 purchase agreements1 guarantees1 leases1 service contracts1 or any other type of commitment7 for the purchase or other acquisition of ,,haleu or ,,leu unless-- 7,i7 funds are specifically provided for those purposes in advance in appropriations ,acts enacted after the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7,,ii7 the commitment is funded entirely by funds made available to the ,secretary from the account described in subsection 7j77#b77;,b72 and 7ii7 may make a commitment described in clause 7i7 only-- 7,i7 if the full extent of the anticipated costs stemming from the commitment is recorded as an obligation at the time that the commitment is made2 and 7,,ii7 to the extent of that up-front obligation recorded in full at that time4 7#e7 ,sunset ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out activities under this subsection shall terminate on the date on which the ,secretary notifies ,congress that the ,,haleu needs of advanced nuclear reactor developers can be fully met by commercial ,,haleu suppliers in the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,u4,s4 nuclear energy companies4 7i7 ,domestic sourcing considerations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may only carry out an activity in connection with #a or more of the ,programs if-- 7,a7 the activity promotes manufacturing in the ,united ,states associated with uranium supply chains2 or 7,b7 the activity relies on resources1 materials1 or equipment developed or produced-- 7i7 in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 in a country that is an ally or partner of the ,united ,states by-- 7,i7 the government of that country2 7,,ii7 an associated entity2 or 7,,iii7 a ,u4,s4 nuclear energy company4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an activity if the ,secretary determines a waiver to be necessary to achieve #a or more of the objectives described in subsection 7c74 7j7 ,reasonable compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out activities under this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure that any ,,leu and ,,haleu made available by the ,secretary under #a or more of the ,programs is subject to reasonable compensation1 taking into account the fair market value of the ,,leu or ,,haleu and the purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,availability of certain funds 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ccjb7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 revenues received by the ,secretary from the sale or transfer of fuel feed material acquired by the ,secretary pursuant to a contract entered into under clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 shall-- 7i7 be deposited in the account described in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 be available to the ,secretary for carrying out the purposes of this section1 to reduce the need for further appropriations for those purposes2 and 7iii7 remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,revolving fund ,there is established in the ,treasury an account into which the revenues described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 deposited in accordance with clause 7i7 of that subparagraph2 and 7ii7 made available in accordance with clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of that subparagraph4 7k7 ,nuclear regulatory commission ,the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission shall prioritize and expedite consideration of any action related to the ,programs to the extent permitted under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 and related statutes4 7l7 ,,usec ,privatization ,act ,the requirements of section #caab7;d77#b7 of the ,,usec ,privatization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbig;h-#aj7;d77#b77 shall not apply to activities related to the ,programs4 7m7 ,national security needs ,the ,secretary shall only make available to a member of the consortium under this section for commercial use or use in a demonstration project material that the ,president has determined is not necessary for national security needs during or prior to fiscal year #bjbc1 subject to the condition that the material made available shall not include any material that the ,secretary determines to be necessary for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration or any critical mission of the ,department4 7n7 ,international agreements ,this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 7o7 ,report on civil nuclear credit program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that identifies the anticipated funding requirements for the civil nuclear credit program described in section #djcbc of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgec71 taking into account-- 7#a7 the zero-emission nuclear power production credit authorized by section #de,u of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7#b7 any increased fuel costs associated with the use of domestic fuel that may arise from the implementation of that program4 7p7 ,supply chain infrastructure and workforce capacity building 7#a7 ,supply chain infrastructure ,section #ajgha7;b77#a7 of ,public ,law #aag-afg 7commonly known as the ,,chips and ,science ,act of #bjbb7 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aicea7;b77#a77 is amended by striking and demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors and inserting demonstration1 and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors and associated supply chain infrastructure4 7#b7 ,workforce capacity building ,section #ied7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgd7;b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,graduate2 7,b7 by striking graduate each place it appears2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting community colleges1 trade schools1 registered apprenticeship programs1 pre-apprenticeship programs1 after universities12 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bjba through #bjbe and inserting #bjbc through #bjbg2 7,e7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7,a7 ,focus areas ,in carrying out the subprogram under this subsection1 the ,secretary may implement traineeships in focus areas that1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 are necessary to support the nuclear energy sector in the ,united ,states1 including-- 7i7 research and development2 7ii7 construction and operation2 7iii7 associated supply chains2 and 7iv7 workforce training and retraining to support transitioning workforces4 4 ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd1 #dg1bcj1jjj 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 ,,xxxv ,maritime ,administration #ceja4 ,maritime ,administration ,section #aji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aji4 ,maritime ,administration 7a7 ,organization and mission ,the ,maritime ,administration is an administration in the ,department of ,transportation4 ,the mission of the ,maritime ,administration is to foster1 promote1 and develop the merchant maritime industry of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,maritime ,administrator ,the head of the ,maritime ,administration is the ,maritime ,administrator1 who is appointed by the ,president by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 ,the ,administrator shall report directly to the ,secretary of ,transportation and carry out the duties prescribed by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,deputy ,maritime ,administrator ,the ,maritime ,administration shall have a ,deputy ,maritime ,administrator1 who is appointed in the competitive service by the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,administrator4 ,the ,deputy ,administrator shall carry out the duties prescribed by the ,administrator4 ,the ,deputy ,administrator shall be ,acting ,administrator during the absence or disability of the ,administrator and1 unless the ,secretary designates another individual1 during a vacancy in the office of ,administrator4 7d7 ,duties and powers vested in ,secretary ,all duties and powers of the ,maritime ,administration are vested in the ,secretary4 7e7 ,regional offices ,the ,maritime ,administration shall have regional offices for the ,atlantic1 ,gulf1 ,great ,lakes1 and ,pacific port ranges1 and may have other regional offices as necessary4 ,the ,secretary shall appoint a qualified individual as ,director of each regional office4 ,the ,secretary shall carry out appropriate activities and programs of the ,maritime ,administration through the regional offices4 7f7 ,interagency and industry relations ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain liaison with other agencies1 and with representative trade organizations throughout the ,united ,states1 concerned with the transportation of commodities by water in the export and import foreign commerce of the ,united ,states1 for the purpose of securing preference to vessels of the ,united ,states for the transportation of those commodities4 7g7 ,detailing officers from ,armed ,forces ,to assist the ,secretary in carrying out duties and powers relating to the ,maritime ,administration1 not more than five officers of the ,armed ,forces may be detailed to the ,secretary at any one time1 in addition to details authorized by any other law4 ,during the period of a detail1 the ,secretary shall pay the officer an amount that1 when added to the officer's pay and allowances as an officer in the ,armed ,forces1 makes the officer's total pay and allowances equal to the amount that would be paid to an individual performing work the ,secretary considers to be of similar importance1 difficulty1 and responsibility as that performed by the officer during the detail4 7h7 ,contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and audits 7#a7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements ,in the same manner that a private corporation may make a contract within the scope of its authority under its charter1 the ,secretary may make contracts and cooperative agreements for the ,united ,states ,government and disburse amounts to-- 7,a7 carry out the ,secretary's duties and powers under this section1 subtitle ,v of title #df1 and all other ,maritime ,administration programs2 and 7,b7 protect1 preserve1 and improve collateral held by the ,secretary to secure indebtedness4 7#b7 ,audits ,the financial transactions of the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be audited by the ,comptroller ,general4 ,the ,comptroller ,general shall allow credit for an expenditure shown to be necessary because of the nature of the business activities authorized by this section or subtitle ,v of title #df4 ,at least once a year1 the ,comptroller ,general shall report to ,congress any departure by the ,secretary from this section or subtitle ,v of title #df4 7i7 ,grant administrative expenses ,except as otherwise provided by law1 the administrative and related expenses for the administration of any grant programs by the ,maritime ,administrator may not exceed #c percent4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 there are authorized to be appropriated such amounts as may be necessary to carry out the duties and powers of the ,secretary relating to the ,maritime ,administration4 7#b7 ,limitations ,only those amounts specifically authorized by law may be appropriated for the use of the ,maritime ,administration for-- 7,a7 acquisition1 construction1 or reconstruction of vessels2 7,b7 construction-differential subsidies incident to the construction1 reconstruction1 or reconditioning of vessels2 7,c7 costs of national defense features2 7,d7 payments of obligations incurred for operating-differential subsidies2 7,e7 expenses necessary for research and development activities1 including reimbursement of the ,vessel ,operations ,revolving ,fund for losses resulting from expenses of experimental vessel operations2 7,f7 the ,vessel ,operations ,revolving ,fund2 7,g7 ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet expenses2 7,h7 expenses necessary to carry out part ,b of subtitle ,v of title #df2 and 7,i7 other operations and training expenses related to the development of waterborne transportation systems1 the use of waterborne transportation systems1 and general administration4 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 #cbja and #djbd 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 or 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 ,,procurement 7,in ,thousands of ,dollars7,line,item,f,y #bjbd ,request,senate ,authorized,a,i,r,c,r,a,f,t ,,procurement1 ,,armyfixed ,,wing#c;,,future ,,uas ,,family#ec1decec1dece,,small ,,unmanned ,,aircraft ,,systems#bj1gfibj1gfi,,rotary#f;,,ah-#f d ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#gah1eghgah1eghg;,,ah-#fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#aaj1cfjaaj1cfjh,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#ffh1behffh1behi,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#ib1didib1didaj,,uh-#fj ,,black ,,hawk ,l ,,and ,v ,,models#aec1aifaec1aifaa;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#bjb1dhgbjb1dhgab;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#ah1icfah1icf,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#ac,,mq-#a ,,payload#ac1fejac1fejad;,,gray ,,eagle ,,mods#bad1ieiad1ieiaf;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#aac1abgaac1abgag;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#bj1fhibj1fhibb,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#ce1hgice1hgibc,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#cb1dahcb1dahbd;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#gd1iabgd1iabbe;,,degraded ,,visual ,,environment#af1hchaf1hchbf;,,aviation ,,assured ,,pnt#fg1chcfg1chcbg;,,gatm ,,rollup#h1ibdh1ibdbi,,uas ,,mods#b1behb1beh;,,ground ,,support ,,avionics#cj;,,aircraft ,,survivability ,,equipment#afa1gcaafa1gcaca,,survivabil ity ,,cm#f1ebff1ebfcb;,,cmws#gb1jdagb1jdacc; ,,common ,,infrared ,,countermeasures 7,,circm7#bfa1chdbfa1chd,,other ,,support#cd;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#be1gebbe1gebce;,,aircrew ,,integrated ,,systems#bb1jigbb1jigcf;,,air ,,traffic ,,control#ba1bafba1bafcg,,launcher1 #b4ge ,,rocket#b1abeb1abe,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1jab1ddjc1jab1ddj,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,armysurface-,,to-,,air ,,missile ,,system#a,,lower ,,tier ,,air ,,and ,,missile ,,defense 7,,amd7 ,,sen#f1fbef1fbec,m-,,shorad--,,procurem ent#djj1figdjj1figd,,mse ,,missile#a1bab1hcba1bab1hcbf,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7#chd1jgachd1jgag;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,capability ,,inc #b-;,i#cac1ahicac1ahih,,mid-,,range ,,capability 7,,mrc7#afi1eaiafi1eai;,,air-,,to-,,surf ace ,,missile ,,system#i;,,hellfire ,,sys ,,summary#ba1igfba1igfaj;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#cjc1djicjc1djiab,,long-,,range ,,hypersonic ,,weapon#aef1hbaaef1hba;,,anti-,,tank_/, ,assault ,,missile ,,sys#ac;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#aii1ejiaii1ejiad,,tow #b ,,system ,,summary#abj1dgeabj1dgeae;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#hhf1cfghhf1cfgaf;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#ee1iacee1iacag,,mlrs ,,reduced ,,range ,,practice ,,rockets 7,,rrpr7#aj1ccdaj1ccdah;,,high ,,mobility ,,artillery ,,rocket ,,system 7,,himars#agi1bcjagi1bcjai;,,army ,,tactical ,,msl ,,sys 7,,atacms7--,,sys ,,sum#g1cjgg1cjg,,modifications#ba,,patr iot ,,mods#bab1bdgbab1bdgbb,,stinger ,,mods#cf1dhdcf1dhdbc;,,avenger ,,mods#bb1bgdbb1bgdbe,,mlrs ,,mods#afh1aihafh1aihbf;,,himars ,,modifications#gf1bffgf1bff,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bg,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#f1egcf1egc,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#bh;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#aa1gjaaa1gja,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army#d1ifb1jagd1ifb1jag,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,armytracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#a;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#eed1gggeed1gggc,,mobile ,,protected ,,firepower#cid1fcecid1fce,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#d,,stryker ,,upgrade#fad1bhbfad1bhbe;,,bradley ,,fire ,,support ,,team 7,,bfist7 ,,vehicle#e1bcbe1bcbf;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#aeh1bgdaeh1bgdg,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#ij1ihfij1ihfh,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#dfi1aebdfi1aebi;,,improved ,,recovery ,,vehicle 7,m#hh ,,hercules7#da1jehda1jehab;,,joint ,,assault ,,bridge#aei1hjdaei1hjdac;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#fig1hhcfig1hhcad;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#ajb1ddjajb1ddj,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles#af,,personal ,,defense ,,weapon 7,,roll7#eajeajag,m#bdj ,,medium ,,machine ,,gun 7#g4fb,,mm7#dbedbeai,,machine ,,gun1 ,,cal 4#ej ,m#b ,,roll#c1dbjc1dbjbj,,mortar ,,systems#h1jach1jacba,,location ,,azimuth ,,determination ,,system 7,,lads#c1agdc1agdbb,,xm#cbj ,,grenade ,,launcher ,,module 7,,glm7#ad1adcad1adcbc,,precision ,,sniper ,,rifle#e1bdhe1bdhbd;,,carbine#egaegabe, ,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon#bib1hejbib1hejbf;,,handgun#cbcb ,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh#bh,m#ggg ,,mods#ah1ibjah1ibjca,m#aai ,,modifications#ac1jigac1jigcb,,mortar ,,modification#dbcdbc,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#cc;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#a1adha1adhcd,,production ,,base ,,support 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#aae1jbdaae1jbd,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,w,,tcv1 ,,army#c1gfe1ebac1gfe1eba,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,armysmall_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition#a;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ij1hecij1hecb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#fe1cgjfe1cgjc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon ,,ammunition#aia1bddaia1bddd;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#f1eigf1eige;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#da1ecdda1ecdf;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#g1ibeg1ibeg;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ch1gfjch1gfjh;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ajg1hjeajg1hjei;,,ctg1 #dj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#adh1igjadh1igjaj;,,ctg1 #ej,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bh1jjjbh1jjj,,mortar ,,ammunition#aafj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ce1afjce1afjabha,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#dj1efbdj1efbacabj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ajf1ghdajf1ghd,,tank ,,ammunition#ad;,,cartridges1 ,,tank1 #aje,,mm ,,and #abj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#cjj1cfhcjj1cfh;,,artillery ,,ammunition#ae;,,artillery ,,cartridges1 #ge,,mm #aje,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ba1bihba1bihaf;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aej1hciaej1hciah,,precision ,,artillery ,,munitions#if1djfif1djfai;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#agb1idgagb1idg,,mines#bj,,mines ,,clearing ,,charges1 ,,all ,,types#ga1ahbga1ahbba;,,close ,,terrain ,,shaping ,,obstacle#ee1cgdee1cgd,,rockets#bb,,sho ulder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ah1fcjah1fcjbc,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#hg1bichg1bic,,other ,,ammunition#bd;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#f1efdf1efdbe;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#bd1bchbd1bchbf;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#dh1cgddh1cgdbg,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#bc1bebbc1bebbh,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#aa1cjiaa1cji,,miscellaneous#cj;, ,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#c1igfc1igfca,,non-,,lethal ,,ammunition1 ,,all ,,types#c1bhac1bhacb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#ag1dcfag1dcfcc;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#ac1accac1acccd;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ah1jfhah1jfhce;,,closeout ,,liabilities#ajbajb,,production ,,base ,,support#cf;,,industrial ,,facilities#gbf1acegbf1acecg;,,conventi onal ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#ahc1gebahc1gebch;,,ar ms ,,initiative#d1jegd1jeg,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#b1ifg1eghb1ifg1egh,,other ,,procurement1 ,,armytactical ,,vehicles#a,,semitrailers1 ,,flatbed3#bb1geabb1geab,,semitrailers1 ,,tankers#dj1ceidj1ceic;,,hi ,,mob ,,multi-,,purp ,,whld ,,veh 7,,hmmwv7#be1ijdbe1ijdd;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cf1bbccf1bbcf;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicl#hci1dachci1dacg,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#bj1jgebj1jgeh;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#aaj1gcdaaj1gcdi;,,family ,,of ,,cold ,,weather ,,all-,,terrain ,,vehicle 7,c#bh1gdebh1gdeaj;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#ee1cdjee1cdjaa;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#ff1dbhff1dbhab,,pls ,,esp#ea1hfhea1hfhad,,tactical ,,wheeled ,,vehicle ,,protection ,,kits#c1gibc1gibae,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#hj1cbfhj1cbf,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles#af,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#b1bjcb1bjcag,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#h1bdfh1bdf;,,comm--,,joint ,,communications#ah,,signal ,,modernization ,,program#afa1eheafa1eheai,,tactical ,,network ,,technology ,,mod ,,in ,,svc#ceh1fdfceh1fdfbj;,,disaster ,,incident ,,response ,,comms ,,terminal 7,,di#bedbedba;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#e1jige1jig;,,comm--,,satell ite ,,communications#bd;,,defense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#aja1ahaaja1ahabe,,transportabl e ,,tactical ,,command ,,communications#ed1hdied1hdibf,,shf ,,term#da1fcdda1fcdbg;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#bjb1cgjbjb1cgjbh;,,ehf ,,satellite ,,communication#ai1abbai1abbcj;,,global ,,brdcst ,,svc--,,gbs#ecaeca;,,comm--,c#c ,,system#ca;,,coe ,,tactical ,,server ,,infrastructure 7,,tsi7#gg1iiigg1iii;,,comm--,,combat ,,communications#cb;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#gfe1ajigfe1ajicc;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#fj1gfgfj1gfgce,,unified ,,command ,,suite#ah1iiiah1iiicf;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#dib1jjadib1jjacg;,,family ,,of ,,med ,,comm ,,for ,,combat ,,casualty ,,care#a1cgda1cgdch;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#eb1dheeb1dhe;,,comm--,,int elligence ,,comm#ci;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture-,,intel#af1gfgaf1gfgda,,m ulti-,,domain ,,intelligence#aai1ihiaai1ihi;,,informat ion ,,security#db;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#gjagjadc;,,communicatio ns ,,security 7,,comsec7#aei1gabaei1gabdd;,,defensive ,,cyber ,,operations#ac1hdhac1hdhde;,,insider ,,threat ,,program--,,unit ,,activity ,,monito#a1ejba1ejbdg;,,biometric ,,enabling ,,capability 7,,bec7#decdec;,,comm--,,long ,,haul ,,communications#di;,,base ,,support ,,communications#bc1bghbc1bgh;,,comm--,, base ,,communications#ej;,,information ,,systems#cb1fjhcb1fjhea;,,emergency ,,management ,,modernization ,,program#d1idid1idieb;,,installation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#bdc1jaabdc1jaa;,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7#ee;,,jtt_/,,cibs-,m#h1edch1edc ef,,terrestrial ,,layer ,,systems 7,,tls7#he1dhfhe1dhfeh;,,dcgs-,a-,,intel #b1ihjb1ihjfj,,trojan#cj1fdicj1fdifa,,mo d ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#d1afid1afifb;,,biometric ,,tactical ,,collection ,,devices#icbicb;,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7#fc;,,ew ,,planning ,,management ,,tools 7,,ewpmt7#ba1bghba1bghfd;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7#f1fdaf1fdafe,,multi-,,function ,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,mfew7 ,,syst#ae1idaae1idafg;,,counterintellige nce_/,,security ,,countermeasures#bb1hccbb1hccfh;,,ci ,,modernization#dcddcd;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7#fi,,sentinel ,,mods#afa1hhfafa1hhfgj,,night ,,vision ,,devices#ada1adcada1adcga,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#ae1dhdae1dhdgc;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#ahe1fcdahe1fcdgd;,,enhanced ,,portable ,,inductive ,,artillery ,,fuze ,,se#c1febc1febge;,,forward ,,looking ,,infrared 7,,iflir7#bj1dchbj1dchgf;,,counter ,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system 7,c-,,suas7#cfe1cgfcfe1cgfgg;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#bae1bijbae1bijgh;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#h1icbh1icbgi;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbb1ifeb1ifehj,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#h1jbdh1jbdha,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,systems ,,modifications#g1ciig1ciihb;,,counterfi re ,,radars#ii1ghbii1ghb;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems#hc;,,army ,,command ,,post ,,integrated ,,infrastructure 7#gh1eabgh1eabhd;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#aj1jebaj1jebhe;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#fh1hibfh1hibhf;,,iamd ,,battle ,,command ,,system#dab1eefdab1eefhg,,life ,,cycle ,,software ,,support 7,,lcss7#d1bgjd1bgjhh,,network ,,management ,,initialization ,,and ,,service#cg1aidcg1aidhi;,,global ,,combat ,,support ,,system-,,army 7,,gcss-,a7#a1ihga1ihgij;,,integrated ,,personnel ,,and ,,pay ,,system-,,army 7,,ipp#e1cahe1cahia,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,enfire7#d1iigd1iig;,,elect ,,equip--,,automation#ib;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#aj1acjaj1acjic;,,automat ed ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#fa1dhifa1dhiid;,,accessions ,,information ,,environment 7,,aie7#d1aihd1aihif;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#gf1jecgf1jecig;,,contract ,,writing ,,system#f1jfaf1jfaih;,,css ,,communications#ef1hjdef1hjd;,,classifi ed ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#a1ghaa1gha;,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment#ajb;,,base ,,defense ,,systems 7,,bds7#gj1ghagj1ghaajc;,,cbrn ,,defense#fc1aihfc1aih;,,bridging ,,equipment#ajd,,tactical ,,bridging#a1aega1aegaje,,tactical ,,bridge1 ,,float-,,ribbon#hb1bbhhb1bbhajf;,,bridg e ,,supplemental ,,set#d1dadd1dad;,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment#aaj,,robotics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#fh1hicfh1hicaab;,,family ,,of ,,boats ,,and ,,motors#d1ghed1ghe;,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment#aac;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#g1fagg1fagaae,,personnel ,,recovery ,,support ,,system 7,,prss7#e1cefe1cefaaf;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#afg1abiafg1abiaag,,mobile ,,soldier ,,power#ae1ifgae1ifgaah;,,force ,,provider#cd1bjjcd1bjjabj;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#de1gibde1gibaba;,,family ,,of ,,engr ,,combat ,,and ,,construction ,,sets#ab1aahab1aah,,petroleum ,,equipment#abc,,quality ,,surveillance ,,equipment#b1ejgb1ejgabd;,,distribution ,,systems1 ,,petroleum ,,water#dj1ihidj1ihi,,medical ,,equipment#abe;,,combat ,,support ,,medical#hf1hbihf1hbi,,maintenance ,,equipment#abf,,mobile ,,maintenance ,,equipment ,,systems#ag1bhgag1bhg;,,construction ,,equipment#abh,,tractor1 ,,full ,,tracked#bi1hghbi1hghabi;,,all ,,terrain ,,cranes#bg1gbebg1gbeaca;,,family ,,of ,,diver ,,support ,,equipment#a1haaa1haaacb;,,const ,,equip ,,esp#h1hihh1hih,,rail ,,float ,,containerization ,,equipment#acc;,,army ,,watercraft ,,esp#cj1eibcj1eibacd,,maneuver ,,support ,,vessel 7,,msv7#adi1ddiadi1ddi;,,generators#acf; ,,generators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#gh1cfdgh1cfdacg,,tactical ,,electric ,,power ,,recapitalization#aa1jhhaa1jhh,,materia l ,,handling ,,equipment#ach;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#ab1ihbab1ihb,,training ,,equipment#aci;,,combat ,,training ,,centers ,,support#ef1faief1faiadj,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#bbf1cgibbf1cgiada,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#bcd1ifebcd1ifeadb;,,gaming ,,technology ,,in ,,support ,,of ,,army ,,training#i1fihi1fih,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7#adc;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 7,,ifte7#cf1adicf1adiadd,,test 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,,mod#fbh1ecbfbh1ecbf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#cd1ghbcd1ghbg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1dehb1dehh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#ajd1cfiajd1cfii,,lcc #ai_/bj ,,extended ,,service ,,life ,,program#aj1ebiaj1ebiaj,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#bc1bgbbc1bgbaa,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#aab1ebfaab1ebfab,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#cb1jgfcb1jgfac,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ah1hcbah1hcbad,,submarine ,,batteries#bh1bbabh1bbaae,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#ia1hijia1hijaf;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#bcb1abdbcb1abdag,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#be1jehbe1jehah;,,dssp ,,equipment#d1fbcd1fbcbj,,lcac#aj1gidaj1 gidba,,underwater ,,eod ,,equipment#ai1ediai1edibb;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#hf1jjahf1jjabc;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#c1bhhc1bhh,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment#bd,,ship ,,maintenance1 ,,repair ,,and ,,modernization#b1gdf1cacb1gdf1cacbe,,re actor ,,power ,,units#b1jafb1jafbf,,reactor ,,components#cij1adhcij1adh,,ocean ,,engineering#bg;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#ah1jhfah1jhf,,small ,,boats#bh,,standard ,,boats#gd1ifcgd1ifc,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment#bi,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#ahg1dieahg1die,,other ,,ship ,,support#cj,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#di1jfjdi1jfjca,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#ic1ifaic1ifacc,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#ab1ajbab1ajbcd,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#aga1gjdaga1gjdce,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#fa1ieafa1iea,,logistic ,,support#cf,,lsd ,,midlife ,,modernization#g1eidg1eid,,ship ,,sonars#cg,,spq-#i;,b ,,radar#g1bfgg1bfgch;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#ach1jfeach1jfeci,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#dfc1eggdfc1eggdj,,undersea ,,warfare ,,support ,,equipment#bc1debbc1deb;,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment#da,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#df1gbfdf1gbfdb,,sstd#ad1efjad1e fjdc;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#dbj1jfidbj1jfidd,,surtass#cc1ia jcc1iaj;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment#de;,,an_/,,slq-#cbcbi1eaccbi 1eac,,reconnaissance ,,equipment#df,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#cgi1bcjcgi1bcjdg;,,automated ,,identification ,,system 7,,ais7#d1jhbd1jhb,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment#dh;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#cg1fggcg1fggdi,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#ae1cgdae1cgdej;,,atdls#ej1adhe j1adhea,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#c1iahc1iaheb,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#af1hadaf1haded,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#cg1caicg1caiee;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#b1gejb1gejef,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#f1dcgf1dcg;,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment#eg;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#hi1bcghi1bcgeh;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#ij1dhgij1dhgei;,,id ,,systems#ei1bcdei1bcdfj;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#c1cdcc1cdcfa,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#ci1ahjci1ahj,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment#fb,,maritime ,,integrated ,,broadcast ,,system#f1iidf1iidfc,,tactical_/,,mobil e ,c#d;,i ,,systems#eb1jbfeb1jbffd;,,dcgs-,n#af1eg iaf1egife;,,canes#dfg1ehgdfg1ehgff,,radi ac#af1dgeaf1dgefg;,,canes-,,intell#dh1bj gdh1bjgfh;,,gpete#be1gfabe1gfafi,,masf#a f1dgeaf1dgegj;,,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test ,,facility#f1cdef1cdega;,,emi ,,control ,,instrumentation#d1bhbd1bhbgc;,,in-,,se rvice ,,radars ,,and ,,sensors#bee1befbee1bef,,shipboard ,,communications#gd;,,battle ,,force ,,tactical ,,network#gd1ahjgd1ahjge,,shipboard ,,tactical ,,communications#bi1ggfbi1ggfgf,,ship ,,communications ,,automation#if1iafif1iafgg;,,communicat ions ,,items ,,under #e,m#ad1ajgad1ajg,,submarine ,,communications#gh,,submarine ,,broadcast ,,support#gc1giagc1giagi,,submarine ,,communication ,,equipment#hc1aghhc1agh,,satellite ,,communications#hj,,satellite ,,communications ,,systems#gb1hgagb1hgaha,,navy ,,multiband ,,terminal 7,,nmt7#cg1ibacg1iba,,shore ,,communications#hb;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 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,,equipment#f1djdf1djd,,ship ,,missile ,,systems ,,equipment#aja;,,harpoon ,,support ,,equipment#bbgbbgajb,,ship ,,missile ,,support ,,equipment#bid1eaabid1eaaajc,,tomahawk ,,support ,,equipment#ib1dcbib1dcb;,,fbm ,,support ,,equipment#ajd,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#cbe1cahcbe1cah;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#aje,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#acc1jfcacc1jfcajf;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#bg1dfibg1dfi,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#ajg;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#bg1hfdbg1hfdajh;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#f1agaf1aga,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance#aji;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#ef1fcjef1fcjaaj,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#gf1iedgf1iedaaa,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#bji1dhgbji1dhg;,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment#aab,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#c1hbgc1hbgaac;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#d1egjd1egjaad;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#ef1hbief1hbiaae;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#af1ehcaf1ehcaaf,,tactical ,,vehicles#bd1bcfbd1bcfaag;,,amphibious ,,equipment#d1ejdd1ejdaah,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#c1hihc1hihaai;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#fg1bhffg1bhfabj,,physical ,,security ,,vehicles#a1bhfa1bhf,,supply ,,support ,,equipment#aba,,supply ,,equipment#cc1behcc1behabb;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#f1iggf1iggabc,,special ,,purpose ,,supply ,,systems#fei1ebifei1ebi,,training ,,devices#abd,,training ,,support ,,equipment#b1jhcb1jhcabe,,training ,,and ,,education ,,equipment#ajf1edbajf1edb;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#abf;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#dd1ddhdd1ddhabg,,medical ,,support ,,equipment#ab1ebiab1ebiabi,,naval ,,mip ,,support ,,equipment#e1djhe1djhacj,,operating ,,forces ,,support ,,equipment#ab1ajeab1ajeaca;,c#d;,,isr ,,equipment#g1fgjg1fgjacb;,,environmenta l ,,support ,,equipment#eb1eigeb1eigacc,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#ajh1ijaajh1ijaacd;,,enterpri se ,,information ,,technology#db1aeddb1aed,,other#aci,,ne xt ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,service#agg1eheagg1eheadj;,,cyberspace ,,activities#bc1agfbc1agf;,,classified ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#af1bijaf1bij,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#adb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#fde1ijjfde1ijjadc,,virginia ,,class 7,,vacl7 ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#dgj1jjjdgj1jjj,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#ad1ece1begad1ece1beg,,procurement 1 ,,marine ,,corpstracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#a;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#c1cecc1cecb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicles#eeg1efdeeg1efdc,,lav ,,pip#db1jebdb1jeb;,,artillery ,,and ,,other ,,weapons#daee,,mm ,,lightweight ,,towed ,,howitzer#dhidhie;,,artillery ,,weapons ,,system#afe1bfhafe1bfhf,,weapons ,,and ,,combat ,,vehicles ,,under #e ,,million#ad1jjdad1jjd;,,guided ,,missiles#g,,tomahawk#aje1aibaje1aibh,, naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#afi1gbfafi1gbfi,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#ci1bddci1bddaj;,,ground ,,based ,,air ,,defense#bdi1ajcbec1fjc,program 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,,systems 7,,intel7#eb1bgceb1bgcbg;,,dcgs-,,mc#fh1 bhifh1bhibh,,uas ,,payloads#ai1jhhai1jhh,,other ,,support 7,,non-,,tel7#ca;,,expeditionary ,,support ,,equipment#b1jajb1jajcb,,marine ,,corps ,,enterprise ,,network 7,,mcen7#bei1jddbei1jddcc;,,common ,,computer ,,resources#bg1iffbg1iffcd;,,command ,,post ,,systems#ga1ajiga1ajice,,radio ,,systems#edd1jeiedd1jeicf;,,comm ,,switching ,,control ,,systems#df1bgfdf1bgfcg;,,comm ,,elec ,,infrastructure ,,support#bg1aaabg1aaach;,,cyberspace ,,activities#bg1ehcbg1ehcdj,,unmanned ,,expeditionary ,,systems#ac1efdac1efd;,,classified ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#b1giib1gii;,,administrative ,,vehicles#dc;,,commercial ,,cargo ,,vehicles#cd1aficd1afi,,tactical ,,vehicles#dd,,motor ,,transport ,,modifications#ag1biiag1biide;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#bcb1ejabcb1ejadf,,trailers#b1j cdb1jcd;,,engineer ,,and ,,other ,,equipment#dg,,tactical ,,fuel ,,systems#ab1iefab1iefdh,,power ,,equipment ,,assorted#bh1hiibh1hiidi;,,amphibious ,,support ,,equipment#ae1fiaae1fiaej;,,eod ,,systems#da1bjjda1bjj,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment#ea,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#ec1idiec1idi;,,general ,,property#eb;,,field ,,medical ,,equipment#e1dege1degec,,training ,,devices#if1eggif1egged;,,family ,,of ,,construction ,,equipment#bi1hhcbi1hhcee,,ultra-,,ligh t ,,tactical ,,vehicle 7,,ultv7#ag1jcdag1jcd,,other ,,support#ef;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#bg1fiabg1fia,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#eg,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ce1fegce1feg,,total ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps#c1igi1babc1ihc1gab;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcestrategic ,,offensive#a;,b-#ba ,,raider#a1fag1jica1fag1jicb;,b-#ba ,,raider#gjh1jjjgjh1jjj,,tactical ,,forces#c;,f-#ced1hgg1abad1hgg1abad;,f- #cedjb1jjjdjb1jjje;,f-#ae;,,ex#b1fgj1jci b1dfi1eia;,,daf requested realignment of funds-#bjj1ddhf;,f-#ae;,,ex#bbh1jjjbbh1j jj,,tactical ,,airlift#g,,kc-#df;,a ,,mdap#b1hhb1eijb1hhb1eij,,other ,,airlift#h;,c-#acj;,j#cd1ibacd1iba;,,he 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,,mods#ed1gbged1gbgdb;,c-#abddfddfdd,,vc -#be;,a ,,mod#bi1gjgbi1gjgde;,c-#djh1ibah1ibadf; ,c-#acjga1aggga1aggdg;,c-#acj;,j ,,mods#aba1behaba1behdh;,c-#aceaec1eieae c1eiedi;,,compass ,,call#add1fhfadd1fhfej;,,combat ,,flight ,,inspection--,,cfin#ddfddfea,,rc-#acebb j1achbdj1ach,,rc-#ace alternate ,,pnt upgrades#bj1jjjeb;,e-#ca1ceja1cejec;,e-# dac1jeeac1jeeef;,h-#ahafhafeg;,h-#fjd1bj gd1bjgfj;,,hc_/,,mc-#acj ,,modifications#aja1jeeaja1jeefa,,other ,,aircraft#ed1acdgc1djc;,,daf requested realignment of funds#aa1fai;,,daf requested realignment of funds for ,,slpa-,a#g1fejfb,,mq-#i ,,mods#ih1jfcih1jfcfd,,senior ,,leader ,c#c ,,system--,,aircraft#bd1hdgbd1hdgfe;,,cv -#bb ,,mods#aec1jjfaec1jjf;,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ff;,,initial ,,spares_/,,repair ,,parts#gha1ebaggb1hgg;,,daf requested realignment of funds-#h1fdd;,,common ,,support ,,equipment#fg;,,aircraft ,,replacement ,,support ,,equip#aeg1ffdaeg1ffd,,post ,,production ,,support#fh;,b-#b;,a#a1hcha1hchfi;,b-#b ;,b#ae1bjgae1bjggb,,mc-#acj;,j#aj1aagaj1 aaggd;,f-#afa1jgea1jgege;,f-#bb;,a#ch1da hch1dah;,,industrial ,,preparedness#gi;,,industrial ,,responsiveness#ah1hgdah1hgd,,war ,,consumables#hj,,war ,,consumables#bg1dhbbg1dhb,,other ,,production ,,charges#ha,,other ,,production ,,charges#a1dgh1jdda1eeh1jdd;,,daf requested realignment of funds#hj1jjj;,,classified ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#ag1afeag1afe,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#bj1cae1bjdbj1cbh1hcg,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcemissile ,,replacement ,,equipment--,,ballistic#a,,missile ,,replacement ,,eq-,,ballistic#fi1caifi1cai;,,ballisti c ,,missiles#c;,,ground ,,based ,,strategic ,,deterrent#eci1cjjeci1cjj,,strategictac tical#d,,long ,,range ,,stand-,,off ,,weapon#ff1hafff1hafe,,replac ,,equip ,,war ,,consumables#cg1cahcg1cahf;,,joint ,,air-,,surface ,,standoff ,,missile#iae1iifiae1iifg;,,joint ,,air-,,surface ,,standoff ,,missile#gfi1fgbgfi1fgbh;,,joint ,,strike ,,missile#afa1jaaafa1jaai,,lrasm#jhg1gif hg1gifaj,,lrasm#jii1hgaii1hgaaa,,sidewin der 7,,aim-#i,x7#ie1fdcie1fdcab;,,amraam#dhi 1jdidhi1jdiac;,,amraam#bab1dajbab1dajad, ,predator ,,hellfire ,,missile#a1jdia1jdiae,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb#dh1gcddh1gcdaf,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#bia1eecbia1eecag,,stand-,,in ,,attack ,,weapon 7,,siaw7#da1idgda1idg;,,industrial ,,facilities#ah;,,industrial ,,preparedness_/,,pol ,,prevention#gicgic;,,class ,,iv#ai;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod#aae1gdeaae1gdebj;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod#dc1jdddc1jddba,,mm ,,iii ,,modifications#dh1fcidh1fcibb;,,air ,,launch ,,cruise ,,missile 7,,alcm7#da1didda1did,,missile ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bc,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,initial7#f1hdjf1hdjbd,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,replen7#ge1aiage1aia,,special ,,programs#bi,,special ,,update ,,programs#dai1dihdai1dih;,,classified ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#hea1gahhea1gah,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#e1ecj1ddfe1ecj1ddf,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,air ,,forcerockets#a,,rockets#ah1dhcah1dhc;, ,cartridges#b;,,cartridges#aja1ajdaja1aj d;,,bombs#d;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#adb1aahadb1aahe,,massive ,,ordnance ,,penetrator 7,,mop7#ad1jgdad1jgdf;,,joint ,,direct ,,attack ,,munition#acb1cfdacb1cfdg;,b-#fafhfhh;, b#fa-ab ,,trainer#aj1ajjaj1ajj,,other ,,items#i;,,cad_/,,pad#ea1dhgea1dhgaj;,, explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal 7,,eod7#f1gjgf1gjgaa,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#eheeheac;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#b1biib1biiad;,,items ,,less ,,than #e1jjj1jjje1aaee1aae;,,flares#ae;,,expen dable ,,countermeasures#gi1ghfgi1ghf;,,fuzes#a f;,,fuzes#aji1efbaji1efb,,small ,,arms#ag,,small ,,arms#bi1cjfbi1cjf,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,air ,,force#gjc1aehgjc1aeh,,procurement1 ,,space ,,forcespace ,,procurement1 ,,sf#a;,,af ,,satellite ,,comm ,,system#fd1cdefd1cdec;,,counterspace ,,systems#eb1ffeeb1ffed;,,family ,,of ,,beyond ,,line-,,of-,,sight ,,terminals#be1jegbe1jege;,,fabt ,,force ,,element ,,terminal#aba1fcdaba1fcdg;,,general ,,information ,,tech--,,space#c1deac1deah;,,gpsiii ,,follow ,,on#aai1gjjaai1gjji;,,gps ,,iii ,,space ,,segment#aba1ggjaba1ggjaj;,,global ,,postioning 7,,space7#hichicaa;,,heritage ,,transition#f1aajf1aajab;,,joint ,,tactical ,,ground ,,stations#ehjehjac,,spaceborne ,,equip 7,,comsec7#hc1afhhc1afhad,,milsatcom#dd1 fgbdd1fgbae,,sbir ,,high 7,,space7#ci1dchci1dchaf,,special ,,space ,,activities#hdj1iacchj1bac,space ,force realignment of funds-#dig1jjj,space ,force ,unfunded ,priorities ,list ,classified ,program ,a#cf1cjjag,,mobile ,,user ,,objective ,,system#aja1adgaja1adgah,,national ,,security ,,space ,,launch#b1adb1hdfb1adb1hdfbj,,ptes ,,hub#ef1dhbef1dhbba,,rocket ,,systems ,,launch ,,program#gd1hdhgd1hdhbb,,space ,,development ,,agency ,,launch#ebi1dfhebi1dfhbc,,space ,,mods#aff1eifaff1eifbd,,spacelift ,,range ,,system ,,space#aad1ejeaad1eje,,spares#be,,spare s ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ijfijf,,support ,,equipment#bf,,power ,,conditioning ,,equipment#c1ajjc1ajj,,total ,,procurement1 ,,space ,,force#d1gad1bidd1bec1eid,,other ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcepassenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#a,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#f1abcf1abc;,,cargo ,,and ,,utility ,,vehicles#b,,medium ,,tactical ,,vehicle#c1ifac1ifac;,,cap ,,vehicles#a1jbga1jbgd;,,cargo ,,and ,,utility ,,vehicles#de1jcfdg1cch;,,daf requested realignment of funds#cbh;,,daf requested realignment of funds from ,,omaf ,,sag #aa,r#a1igd,,special ,,purpose ,,vehicles#e;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#eg1ghjeg1ghjf,,security ,,and ,,tactical ,,vehicles#cijcijg,,special ,,purpose ,,vehicles#gi1jbchb1hjc;,,daf requested realignment of funds#cdj;,,daf requested realignment of funds from ,,omaf ,,sag #aa,r#c1ddj;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#h;,,fire ,,fighting_/,,crash ,,rescue ,,vehicles#gj1bebgj1beb,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment#i,,materials ,,handling ,,vehicles#gc1hjege1hie;,,daf requested realignment of funds from ,,omaf ,,sag #aa,r#a1hje;,,daf requested realignment of funds from ,,opaf line #aabhe;,,base ,,maintenance ,,support#aj,,runway ,,snow ,,remov ,,and ,,cleaning ,,equ#bb1jcjbb1jcjaa;,,base ,,maintenance ,,support ,,vehicles#bbc1cedbdj1fcd;,,daf requested realignment of funds-#iec;,,daf requested realignment of funds from ,,omaf ,,sag #aa,r#ah1bcc;,,comm ,,security ,,equipment7,,comsec7#ac;,,comsec ,,equipment#ih1fjjih1fjj;,,intelligence ,,programs#ae;,,international ,,intel ,,tfech ,,architectures#e1cice1cicaf;,,intellige nce ,,training ,,equipment#e1jabe1jabag;,,intelligence ,,comm ,,equipment#dj1jdbdj1jdb;,,electronics ,,programs#ah;,,air ,,traffic ,,control ,,landing ,,sys#fg1ehafg1ehaai,,national ,,airspace ,,system#c1hdac1hdabj;,,battle ,,control ,,system--,,fixed#a1hfga1hfgbbc;,d ,,expeditionary ,,long-,,range ,,radar#hc1gcehc1gcebc,,weather ,,observation ,,forecast#bh1ecjbh1ecjbd,,strategic ,,command ,,and ,,control#gc1eicgc1eicbe;,,cheyenne ,,mountain ,,complex#h1bbah1bbabf,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#ag1jghag1jghbi,,strategic ,,mission ,,planning ,,execution ,,system#c1hfac1hfa,,spcl ,,comm-,,electronics ,,projects#cj;,,general ,,information ,,technology#bjf1adbbcg1jic;,,daf requested realignment of funds#cj1ieaca;,,af ,,global ,,command ,,control ,,sys#b1ehbb1ehbcb;,,battlefield ,,airborne ,,control ,,node 7,,bacn7#cjcjcc,,mobility ,,command ,,and ,,control#c1gfhc1gfhcd;,,air ,,force ,,physical ,,security ,,system#bjh1gjdbjh1gjdce;,,combat ,,training ,,ranges#cdf1cdjcdf1cdjcf,,minimum ,,essential ,,emergency ,,comm ,n#hd1ajbhd1ajbcg,,wide ,,area ,,surveillance 7,,was7#aa1eidaa1eidch;,c#c ,,countermeasures#adh1hahadh1hahdd;,,air ,,space ,,operations ,,center 7,,aoc7#e1jcbe1jcb;,,air ,,force ,,communications#df;,,base ,,information ,,transpt ,,infrast 7,,biti7 ,,wired#ajh1ecbcbb1gjd;,,daf requested realignment of funds#bad1agbdg;,,afnet#aed1iaaaed1iaadh ;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#e1chae1chadi,,uscentcom#ah1jbea h1jbeej,,usstratcom#d1dcfd1dcfea,,usspac ecom#bg1jgcbg1jgc,,organization ,,and ,,base#eb,,tactical ,c-,e ,,equipment#bbf1haibbf1haiec,,radio ,,equipment#cj1djgcj1djged;,,base ,,comm ,,infrastructure#aac1efcaac1efc,,modific ations#ee;,,comm ,,elect ,,mods#ih1bbdih1bbd,,personal ,,safety ,,rescue ,,equip#ef,,personal ,,safety ,,and ,,rescue ,,equipment#fj1dgcfj1dgc;,,depot ,,plant,,mtrls ,,handling ,,eq#eg,,power ,,conditioning ,,equipment#i1bcei1bceeh,,mechanized ,,material ,,handling ,,equip#ae1ffbae1ffb;,,base ,,support ,,equipment#ei;,,base ,,procured ,,equipment#gg1hgegg1hgefj;,,engineering ,,and ,,eod ,,equipment#bhj1gcdbhh1ifh;,,daf requested realignment of funds#b1bhd;,,daf requested realignment of funds from ,,omaf ,,sag #aa,r#e1iejfa,,mobility ,,equipment#bjg1jgabcb1bga;,,daf requested realignment of funds from ,,omaf ,,sag #aa,r#be1bjjfb;,,fuels ,,support ,,equipment 7,,fse7#bah1gijbah1gijfc;,,base ,,maintenance ,,and ,,support ,,equipment#ea1iadea1iad,,special ,,support ,,projects#fe;,,darp ,,rc#acebh1hhbbh1hhbff;,,dcgs-,,af#abi1f eeabi1feegj,,special ,,update ,,program#a1jdb1hcca1jdb1hcc;,,classifie d ,,programs#iiii;,,classified ,,programs#be1def1dijbe1def1dij,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ga,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts 7,,cyber7#a1jcba1jcbgb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ab1fbhab1fbh,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#cj1dag1hibcj1gba1ija,,procuremen t1 ,,defense-,,widemajor ,,equipment1 ,,dcsa#bi,,major ,,equipment#b1aceb1ace,,major ,,equipment1 ,,dhra#dc,,personnel ,,administration#c1gjdc1gjd,,major ,,equipment1 ,,disa#aa;,,information ,,systems ,,security#ab1bgeab1bgeab,,teleport ,,program#db1ciidb1ciiad;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#dg1echdg1echae;,,defense ,,information ,,system ,,network#ci1dgbci1dgbaf,,white ,,house ,,communication ,,agency#aah1ebcaah1ebcag,,senior ,,leadership ,,enterprise#id1eiaid1eiaah;,,joint ,,regional ,,security ,,stacks 7,,jrss7#bb1gadae1gad,program reduction-#g1jjjai;,,joint ,,service ,,provider#ajg1fcgajg1fcgbj;,,fourth ,,estate ,,network ,,optimization 7#d;,,eno7#cc1jdgcc1jdg,,major ,,equipment1 ,,dla#bh,,major ,,equipment#cj1ceecj1cee,,major ,,equipment1 ,,dmact#ej,,major ,,equipment#ac1jabac1jab,,major ,,equipment1 ,,dodea#di;,,automation_/,,educational ,,support ,,logistics#a1ceha1ceh,,major ,,equipment1 ,,dpaa#a,,major ,,equipment1 ,,dpaa#eafeaf,,major ,,equipment1 ,,defense ,,threat ,,reduction ,,agency#df,,vehicles#cffcffdg,,other ,,major ,,equipment#ab1ghgab1ghgdh;,,dtra ,,cyber ,,activities#ba1dacba1dac,,major ,,equipment1 ,,missile ,,defense ,,agency#ca,,thaad#baf1ghbbaf1ghbcc;,,ae gis ,,bmd#cgd1gefcgd1gefce;,,bmds ,,an_/,,tpy-#b ,,radars#bi1ajhbi1ajhcf,,sm-#c ,,iias#dcb1hbddcb1hbdcg;,,arrow #c ,,upper ,,tier ,,systems#hj1jjjhj1jjjch,,short ,,range ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,defense 7,,srbmd7#dj1jjjdj1jjjci;,,defense ,,of ,,guam ,,procurement#afi1fbgafi1fbgdj;,,aegis ,,ashore ,,phase ,,iii#b1cijb1cijda;,,iron ,,dome#hj1jjjhj1jjjdb;,,aegis ,,bmd ,,hardware 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#adf7;b77#a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bdee7 is amended by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd4 #eacb4 ,extension of prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons ,section #acc7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aegd7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbc and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #eacc4 ,prohibition on divestment of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for any of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbi may be obligated or expended to divest any ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 ,,lii ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation #ebja4 ,application of public-private talent exchange programs in the ,department of ,defense to quantum information sciences and technology research ,in carrying out section #aeii;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may establish public-private exchange programs1 each with up to #aj program participants1 focused on private sector entities working on quantum information sciences and technology research applications4 #ebjb4 ,briefing on ,science1 ,mathematics1 and ,research for ,transformation 7,,smart7 ,defense ,education ,program ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide ,congress with a briefing on participation and use of the program under section #djic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with a particular focus on levels of interest from students engaged in studying quantum fields4 #ebjc4 ,improvements to defense quantum information science and technology research and development program 7a7 ,fellowship program authorized ,section #bcd of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,fellowships 7#a7 ,program authorized ,in carrying out the program required by subsection 7a7 and subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary may carry out a program of fellowships in quantum information science and technology research and development for individuals who have a graduate or post-graduate degree4 7#b7 ,equal access ,in carrying out the program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may establish procedures to ensure that minority1 geographically diverse1 and economically disadvantaged students have equal access to fellowship opportunities under such program4 4 7b7 ,multidisciplinary partnerships with universities ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7g71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f71 as added by subsection 7a77#b71 the following new subsection 7g73 7g7 ,multidisciplinary partnerships with universities ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may develop partnerships with universities to enable students to engage in multidisciplinary courses of study4 4 #ebjd4 ,improvements to ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,program 7a7 ,involvement of ,department of ,defense and intelligence community in ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,qualifications ,subsection 7b7 of section #ajd of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhad7 is amended by striking and ,federal laboratories and inserting ,federal laboratories1 and intelligence researchers4 7#b7 ,integration ,such section is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7g7 as subsection 7f7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,integration of ,department of ,defense and intelligence community ,the ,advisory ,committee shall take such actions as may be necessary1 including by modifying policies and procedures of the ,advisory ,committee1 to ensure the full integration of the ,department of ,defense and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 in activities of the ,advisory ,committee4 4 7b7 ,clarification of purpose of ,multidisciplinary ,centers for ,quantum ,research and ,education ,section #cjb7;c7 of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhdb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 encouraging workforce collaboration1 both with private industry and among ,federal entities1 including ,department of ,defense components and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 4 7c7 ,coordination of ,national ,quantum ,information ,science ,research ,centers ,section #djb7;d7 of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hheb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 other research entities of the ,federal government1 including research entities in the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc772 4 7d7 ,national ,quantum ,coordination ,office1 collaboration when reporting to ,congress ,section #ajb of the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhab7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,collaboration when reporting to ,congress ,the ,coordination ,office shall ensure that when participants in the ,national ,quantum ,initiative ,program prepare and submit reports to ,congress that they do so in collaboration with each other and as appropriate ,federal civilian1 defense1 and intelligence research entities4 4 7e7 ,reporting to additional committees of ,congress ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #b of such ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hhja7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #ebje4 ,annual review of status of implementation plan for digital engineering career tracks 7a7 ,annual review and report required ,not less frequently than once each year until ,december #ca1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct an internal review of the status of the implementation of the plan submitted pursuant to section #bcj7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #eja72 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a summary of the status described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the most recent review conducted pursuant to such paragraph2 and 7,c7 a plan for how the ,department of ,defense will plan for digital engineering personnel needs in the coming years4 7b7 ,consideration ,the review conducted pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 shall include consideration of the rapid rate of technological change in data science and machine learning4 #ebjf4 ,rapid response to emergent technology advancements or threats 7a7 ,authorities ,upon approval by the ,secretary of ,defense of a determination described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of a military department may use the rapid acquisition and funding authorities established pursuant to section #cfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to initiate urgent or emerging operational development activities for a period of up to one year1 in order to-- 7#a7 leverage an emergent technological advancement of value to the national defense to address a military service-specific need2 or 7#b7 provide a rapid response to an emerging threat identified by a military service4 7b7 ,determination ,a determination described in this subsection is a determination by the ,secretary of a military department submitted in writing to the ,secretary of ,defense that provides the following3 7#a7 ,identification of a compelling urgent or emergency national security need to immediately initiate development activity in anticipation of a programming or budgeting action1 in order to leverage an emergent technological advancement or provide a rapid response to an emerging threat4 7#b7 ,justification for why the effort cannot be delayed until the next submission of the budget of the ,president 7under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 without harming the national defense4 7#c7 ,funding is identified for the effort in the current fiscal year to initiative the activity4 7#d7 ,an appropriate acquisition pathway and programmed funding for transition to continued development1 integration1 or sustainment is identified to on-ramp this activity within two years4 7c7 ,additional procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the procedures for the rapid acquisition and deployment of capabilities needed in response to urgent operational needs prescribed pursuant to such section #cfja to carry out this section4 ,such updated procedures shall be provided to the congressional defense committees concurrently with the promulgation to the rest of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,requirements to be included ,the procedures amended under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following requirements3 7,a7 ,funding 7i7 ,subject to clause 7ii71 in any fiscal year in which a determination described in subsection 7b7 is made1 the ,secretary of the military department making the determination may initiate the activities authorized under subsection 7a7 using any funds available to the ,secretary for such fiscal year for-- 7,i7 procurement2 or 7,,ii7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 7ii7 ,the total cost of all developmental activities within the ,department of ,defense1 funded under this section1 may not exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj for any fiscal year4 7,b7 ,waiver authority 7i7 ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,secretary of the military department making a determination under subsection 7b7 may issue a waiver under subsection 7d7 of such section #cfja4 7ii7 ,chapter #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 may not be waived pursuant to clause 7i74 7,c7 ,transition 7i7 ,any acquisition initiated under subsection 7a7 shall transition to an appropriate acquisition pathway for transition and integration of the development activity1 or be transitioned to a newly established program element or procurement line for completion of such activity4 7ii7 7,i7 ,transition shall be completed within one year of initiation1 but may be extended one time only at the discretion of the ,secretary of the military department for one additional year4 7,,ii7 ,in the event an extension determination is made under subclause 7,i71 the affected ,secretary of the military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 not later than #cj days before the extension takes effect1 written notification of the extension with a justification for the extension4 7#c7 ,submittal to ,congress ,concurrent with promulgation to the ,department of the amendments to the procedures under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the procedures update by such amendments4 7d7 ,congressional notification ,within #ae days after the ,secretary of ,defense approves a determination described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the military department making the determination shall provide written notification of such determination to the congressional defense committees following the procedures for notification in subsections 7c77#d77;,d7 and 7c77#d77;,f7 of such section #cfja4 ,a notice under this subsection shall be sufficient to fulfill any requirement to provide notification to ,congress for a new start program4 ,,liii ,operation and maintenance ,a ,briefings and reports #ecda4 ,report by ,department of ,defense on alternatives to burn pits ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to ,congress a report on incinerators and waste-to-energy waste disposal alternatives to burn pits4 ,,lvi ,compensation and other personnel benefits ,c ,other matters #efca4 ,modifications to transitional compensation for dependents of members separated for dependent abuse 7a7 ,covered punitive actions ,subsection 7b7 of section #ajei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 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 who is-- 7,a7 convicted of a dependent-abuse offense in a district court of the ,united ,states or a ,state court2 and 7,b7 separated from active duty pursuant to a sentence of a court-martial1 or administratively separated1 voluntarily or involuntarily1 from active duty1 for an offense other than the dependent-abuse offense4 4 7b7 ,commencement of payment ,subsection 7e77#a7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting after offense the following3 or an offense described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b72 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7if the basis and all that follows through offense74 7c7 ,definition of dependent child ,subsection 7l7 of such section is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 by striking resulting in the separation of the former member or and inserting referred to in subsection 7b7 or2 and 7#b7 by striking resulting in the separation of the former member and and inserting and4 7d7 ,delegation of determinations relating to exceptional eligibility ,subsection 7m77#d7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary concerned may delegate the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to authorize eligibility for benefits under this section for dependents and former dependents of a member or former member to the first general or flag officer 7or civilian equivalent7 in the chain of command of the member4 4 #efcb4 ,report on effect of phase-out of reduction of survivor benefit plan survivor annuities by amount of dependency and indemnity compensation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the effect of section #fbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 and the amendments made by such section4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment on the effect that section #fbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7 and the amendments made by such section had on beneficiaries and any unintended consequences that were a result of such section or amendments4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the authority that the ,secretary has in a situation when the ,defense ,finance ,accounting ,service cannot verify the eligibility of a spouse and payments are paused for the child4 7#c7 ,recommendations for legislative action to ensure the ,secretary has the flexibility to make payments under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to dependent children that are under the guardianship of someone other than the surviving spouse4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the process of the ,department for determining eligibility for survivor benefits under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #gc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and dependency and indemnity compensation under chapter #ac of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the coordination between the ,defense ,finance ,accounting ,service and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for such benefits4 ,,lvii ,health care provisions ,a ,,tricare and other health care benefits #egja4 ,expansion of eligibility for hearing aids to include children of certain retired members of the uniformed services ,paragraph 7#af7 of section #ajgg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#af7 ,except as provided by subsection 7g71 a hearing aid1 but only if the dependent has a profound hearing loss1 as determined under standards prescribed in regulations by the ,secretary of ,defense in consultation with the administering ,secretaries1 and only for the following dependents3 7,a7 ,a dependent of a member of the uniformed services on active duty4 7,b7 ,a dependent under subparagraph 7,d7 or 7,i7 of section #ajgb7b7 of this title of a former member of the uniformed services who-- 7i7 is entitled to retired or retainer pay1 or equivalent pay2 and 7ii7 is enrolled in family coverage under ,,tricare ,prime4 4 ,b ,health care administration #egaa4 ,modification of requirement to transfer research and development and public health functions to ,defense ,health ,agency ,section #gbj7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgc;c note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,february #a1 #bjbd and inserting ,february #a1 #bjbe4 ,c ,reports and other matters #egba4 ,report on military mental health care referral policies 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report-- 7#a7 detailing the mental health care referral policies of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 the impact of removing primary care referral requirements for outpatient mental health care on-- 7,a7 military readiness2 7,b7 the uptake of outpatient mental health care services by members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,c7 suicide prevention4 7b7 ,recommendations ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include recommendations and legislative proposals-- 7#a7 to improve resources and access for outpatient mental health care services by members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 to encourage the uptake of such services by such members2 and 7#c7 to maintain military readiness4 #egbb4 ,comptroller ,general study on biomedical research and development funded by ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on the management by the ,department of ,defense of biomedical research and development funded by the ,department1 including a review of-- 7#a7 patents for drugs approved by the ,food and ,drug ,administration that were supported with intramural or extramural funding from the ,department2 7#b7 requirements of the ,department for how grant recipients1 contractors1 and labs of the ,department should disclose support by the ,department in patents generated with funding from the ,department2 and 7#c7 the data systems of the ,department for cataloging information about patents generated with funding from the ,department4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,comptroller ,general shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #egbc4 ,report on provision of mental health services via telehealth to members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the provision by the ,department of ,defense of mental health services via telehealth that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of relevant ,federal and ,state laws and policies of the ,department governing the provision of mental health services via telehealth to members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents4 7#b7 ,an explanation of any challenges experienced by members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents in receiving continuing care from a provider when assigned to a new ,state or location outside the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the value of receiving continuing care from the same mental health provider for various mental health conditions4 7#d7 ,a description of how the ,department accommodates members of the ,armed ,forces who would benefit from receiving continuing care from a specific mental health provider4 7#e7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers relevant4 #egbd4 ,expansion of doula care furnished by ,department of ,defense ,the text of section #gjf is hereby deemed to read as follows3 #gjf ,expansion of doula care furnished by ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,expansion of extramedical maternal health providers demonstration project ,section #gdf of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7h7 as subsections 7f7 through 7i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,coverage of doula care ,the ,secretary may add coverage of labor doula care to the demonstration project1 or reimbursement for such care1 for all beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program1 including access-- 7#a7 by members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty2 7#b7 by beneficiaries outside the continental ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 at military medical treatment facilities4 4 7b7 ,hiring of doulas ,the hiring authority for each military medical treatment facility may hire a team of doulas to work in coordination with lactation support personnel or labor and delivery units at such facility4 4 ,,lviii ,acquisition policy1 acquisition management1 and related matters ,d ,small business matters #ehda4 ,competition of small business concerns for ,department of ,defense contracts 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance ensuring that covered small businesses are better able to compete for ,department of ,defense contracts4 7b7 ,exemptions from capability requirements 7#a7 ,waiver authority ,the guidance issued under subsection 7a7 shall provide that the ,department of ,defense may waive capability requirements1 including the waiver described in paragraph 7#b71 to allow a covered small business that does not otherwise meet such requirements to bid on a contract1 provided that it makes the certification described under paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,special consideration to provide interim access to classified information for ,department of ,defense contractors without security clearances ,notwithstanding section #hja of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7 and the procedures established pursuant to such section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may issue a waiver providing a covered small business that has not been determined eligible to access classified information pursuant to such procedures interim access to classified information under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,certification requirement ,in order to qualify for a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 a covered small business shall certify that it will be able to meet the exempted capability requirements within #ahj days after the contract award date4 ,the certification shall include a detailed project and financial plan outlining the tasks to be completed1 milestones to be achieved1 and resources required4 7#d7 ,monitoring and compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,the contracting officer for a contract awarded pursuant to a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 shall closely monitor the contract performance of the covered small business to ensure that sufficient progress is being made and that any issues that arise are promptly addressed4 7,b7 ,failure to meet capability requirements ,if a covered small business awarded a contract pursuant to a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 fails to meet the requirements promised in the certification required under paragraph 7#c7 within #ahj days1 the covered small business shall be subject to disqualification from consideration for future contracts of similar scope pursuant to ,termination for ,default provisions under subpart #di4d of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7c7 ,covered small business defined ,in this section1 the term covered small business means-- 7#a7 a nontraditional defense contractor1 as that term is defined in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 a small business concern1 as that term is defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a772 and 7#c7 any other contractor that has not been awarded a ,department of ,defense contract in the five-year period preceding the solicitation of sources by the ,department of ,defense4 ,e ,other matters #ehea4 ,briefing on the redesignation of ,national ,serial ,number 7,,nsn7 parts as proprietary ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees identifying which ,national ,serial ,number 7,,nsn7 parts in the ,defense ,logistics ,agency system have had their designation changed to proprietary over the previous #e years1 including a description of which parts were1 or continue to be1 produced by small businesses before the proprietary designation was applied1 and the justification for the changes in designation4 ,,lx ,other matters ,d ,counterterrorism #fjca4 ,establishing a coordinator for countering ,mexico's criminal cartels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall designate an existing official within the executive branch to serve as senior-level coordinator to coordinate1 in conjunction with other relevant agencies1 all defense1 diplomatic1 intelligence1 financial1 and legal efforts to counter the drug- and human-trafficking activities of ,mexico's criminal cartels4 7b7 ,retention of authority ,the designation of a coordinator under subsection 7a7 shall not deprive any agency of any authority to independently perform functions of that agency4 7c7 ,quarterly reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter through ,january #ca1 #bjbi1 the coordinator designated under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a detailed report on the following3 7,a7 ,efforts taken during the previous quarter to bolster defense cooperation with the ,government of ,mexico against ,mexico's criminal cartels1 and any other activities of the ,department of ,defense with respect to countering the cartels1 including in cooperation with the ,government of ,mexico or interagency partners4 7,b7 ,diplomatic efforts1 including numbers of demarches and meetings1 taken during the previous quarter to highlight and counter the human rights abuses of ,mexico's criminal cartels1 including human trafficking1 sex trafficking1 other exploitation of migrants1 endangerment of children1 and other abuses4 7,c7 ,diplomatic efforts taken during the previous quarter to improve cooperation with the ,government of ,mexico in countering ,mexico's criminal cartels1 and a detailed list and assessment of any actions that the ,government of ,mexico has taken during the previous quarter to counter the cartels4 7,d7 ,diplomatic efforts taken during the previous quarter to improve cooperation with partners and allies in countering ,mexico's criminal cartels4 7,e7 ,efforts taken during the previous quarter to bolster the screening process at ports of entry to prevent members and associates of ,mexico's criminal cartels1 and individuals who are working for the cartels1 from entering or trafficking drugs1 humans1 and contraband into the ,united ,states4 7,f7 ,efforts taken during the previous quarter to encourage the ,government of ,mexico to improve its screening process along its own ports of entry in order to prevent illicit cash1 weapons1 and contraband that is destined for ,mexico's criminal cartels from entering ,mexico4 7,g7 ,efforts taken during the previous quarter to investigate and prosecute members and associates of ,mexico's criminal cartels1 including members and associates operating from within the ,united ,states4 7,h7 ,efforts taken during the previous quarter to encourage the ,government of ,mexico to increase its investigation and prosecution of leaders1 members1 and associates of ,mexcio's criminal cartels within ,mexico4 7,i7 ,efforts taken during the previous quarter to initiate or improve the sharing of intelligence with allies and partners1 including the ,government of ,mexico1 for the purpose of countering ,mexico's criminal cartels4 7,j7 ,efforts taken during the previous quarter to impose sanctions with respect to-- 7i7 leaders1 members1 and associates of ,mexico's criminal cartels2 and 7ii7 any companies1 banks1 or other institutions that facilitate the cartels' human-trafficking1 drug-trafficking1 and other criminal enterprises4 7,k7 ,the total number of personnel and resources in the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 and the ,department of the ,treasury focused on countering ,mexico's criminal cartels4 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 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,mexico's criminal cartels ,the term ,mexico's criminal cartels means the following3 7,a7 ,criminal organizations the operations of which include human-trafficking1 drug-trafficking1 and other types of smuggling operations across the southwest border of the ,united ,states and take place largely within ,mexico1 including the following3 7i7 ,the ,sinaloa ,cartel4 7ii7 ,the ,jalisco ,new ,generation ,cartel4 7iii7 ,the ,gulf ,cartel4 7iv7 ,the ,los ,zetas ,cartel4 7v7 ,the ,northeast ,cartel4 7vi7 ,the ,juarez ,cartel4 7vii7 ,the ,tijuana ,cartel4 7viii7 ,the ,beltran-,leyva ,cartel4 7ix7 ,the ,la ,familia ,michoacana1 also known as the ,knights ,templar ,cartel4 7x7 ,las ,moicas4 7xi7 ,la ,empresa ,nueva4 7xii7 ,,ms-#ac4 7xiii7 ,the ,medellin ,cartel4 7,b7 ,any successor organization to an organization described in subparagraph 7,a74 ,f ,studies and reports #fjea4 ,report on food purchasing by the ,department of ,defense ,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 and make publicly available on the website of the ,department of ,defense a report on the following for each of fiscal years #bjah1 #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 and #bjbb3 7#a7 ,the total dollar amount spent by the ,department of ,defense on food service operations worldwide for all personnel1 contractors1 and families1 including all food service provided at or through-- 7,a7 all facilities1 such as combat operations1 military posts1 medical facilities2 7,b7 all vessels 7air1 land1 and sea72 7,c7 all entertainment and hosting operations such as officers' clubs and other such facilities2 and 7,d7 all food programs provided to other ,federal agencies1 such as the ,fresh ,fruit and ,vegetable ,program of the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the total dollar amount spent by the ,department for each category described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the dollar amount spend by the ,department for each of-- 7,a7 the #be largest food service contractors or operators2 and 7,b7 the top #aj categories of food1 such as meat and poultry1 seafood1 eggs1 dairy product1 produce 7fruits1 vegetables1 and nuts71 grains and legumes1 and processed and packaged foods4 7#d7 ,the percentage of all food purchased by the ,department that was a product of the ,united ,states1 pursuant to section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the dollar amount of third-party certified and verified foods 7such as ,,usda ,organic1 ,equitable ,food ,initiative1 ,fair ,trade ,certified1 and other categories determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary7 purchased by the ,department4 7#f7 ,the dollar amount of contracts for food service1 food1 or food products entered into by the ,department with woman-1 minority-1 and veteran-owned businesses4 ,g ,other matters #fjga4 ,improvements to ,department of ,veterans ,affairs-,department of ,defense ,joint ,executive ,committee 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,ensuring ,interagency ,cooperation to ,support ,veterans ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,in general ,section #cbj of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 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 a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,labor for ,veterans' ,employment and ,training and such other officers and employees of the ,department of ,labor as the ,secretary of ,labor may designate2 and 7,d7 such officers and employees of other ,executive agencies as the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretary of ,defense jointly determine1 with the consent of the heads of the ,executive agencies of such officers and employees1 necessary to carry out the goals and objectives of the ,committee4 2 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the co-chairs of the ,committee are the ,deputy ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking ,job ,training and ,post-,service ,placement ,executive ,committee and inserting ,transition ,executive ,committee2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,develop1 implement1 and oversee such other joint actions1 initiatives1 programs1 and policies as the two ,secretaries determine appropriate and consistent with the purpose of the ,committee4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,job ,training and ,post-,service ,placement and inserting ,transition2 7,b7 in the matter before paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,job ,training and ,post-,service ,placement and inserting ,transition2 7ii7 by inserting 1 in addition to such other activities as may assigned to the committee under subsection 7d77#f7 after shall2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 transition from life in the ,armed ,forces to civilian life1 after job training4 #fjgb4 ,grave markers at ,santa ,fe ,national ,cemetery1 ,new ,mexico 7a7 ,in general ,section #fab of the ,veterans ,millennium ,health ,care and ,benefits ,act 7#ch ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjd note2 ,public ,law #ajf-aag7 is repealed4 7b7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall conduct a study on the cost to replace the flat grave markers that were provided under such section at the ,santa ,fe ,national ,cemetery1 ,new ,mexico1 with upright grave markers4 #fjgc4 ,modification of compensation for members of the ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,section #ajid7;g77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aidb7 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,compensation of members 7,a7 ,non-,federal employees ,a member of the ,commission who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,federal employees 7i7 ,in general ,a member of the ,commission who is an employee of the ,federal ,government may be compensated as provided for under subparagraph 7a7 for periods of time during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,commission that fall outside of ordinary agency working hours1 as determined by the employing agency of such member4 7ii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to authorize dual pay for work performed on behalf of the ,commission and for a ,federal agency during the same hours of the same day4 4 #fjgd4 ,red ,hill health impacts 7a7 ,registry for impacted individuals of the ,red ,hill ,incident 7#a7 ,establishment of registry ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this subsection as the ,secretary7 shall establish within the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry or the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention or through an award of a grant or contract1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 a ,red ,hill ,incident exposure registry to collect data on health implications of petroleum contaminated water for impacted individuals on a voluntary basis4 ,such registry shall be complementary to1 and not duplicative of1 the ,red ,hill ,incident ,report of the ,defense ,occupational and ,environmental ,health ,readiness ,system4 7#b7 ,other responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 and such ,state and local authorities or other partners as the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services considers appropriate1 shall-- 7i7 review the ,federal programs and services available to individuals exposed to petroleum2 7ii7 review current research on petroleum exposure in order to identify additional research needs2 and 7iii7 undertake any other review or activities that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #f additional years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the review and activities undertaken under subparagraph 7,a7 that includes-- 7i7 strategies for communicating and engaging with stakeholders on the ,red ,hill ,incident2 7ii7 the number of impacted and potentially impacted individuals enrolled in the registry established under paragraph 7#a72 7iii7 measures and frequency of follow-up to collect data and specimens related to exposure1 health1 and developmental milestones as appropriate2 and 7iv7 a summary of data and analyses on exposure1 health1 and developmental milestones for impacted individuals4 7,c7 ,consultation ,in carrying out subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the ,secretary shall consult with non-,federal experts1 including individuals with certification in epidemiology1 toxicology1 mental health1 pediatrics1 and environmental health1 and members of the impacted community4 7#c7 ,funding ,without regard to section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,defense is authorized to provide1 from amounts made available to such ,secretary1 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcj for the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to carry out this subsection4 7b7 ,red ,hill epidemiological health outcomes study 7#a7 ,contracts ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services may contract with independent research institutes or consultants1 nonprofit or public entities1 laboratories1 or medical schools1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 that are not part of the ,federal ,government to assist with the feasibility assessment required by paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,feasibility assessment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the results of a feasibility assessment to inform the design of the epidemiological study or studies to assess health outcomes for impacted individuals1 which may include-- 7,a7 a strategy to recruit impacted individuals to participate in the study or studies1 including incentives for participation2 7,b7 a description of protocols and methodologies to assess health outcomes from the ,red ,hill ,incident1 including data management protocols to secure the privacy and security of the personal information of impacted individuals2 and 7,c7 the periodicity for data collection that takes into account the differences between health care practices among impacted individuals who are-- 7i7 members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty or spouses or dependents of such members2 7ii7 members of the ,armed ,forces separating from active duty or spouses or dependents of such members2 7iii7 veterans and other individuals with access to health care from the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7iv7 individuals without access to health care from the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,d7 a description of methodologies to analyze data received from the study or studies to determine possible connections between exposure to water contaminated during the ,red ,hill ,incident and adverse impacts to the health of impacted individuals2 7,e7 an identification of exposures resulting from the ,red ,hill ,incident that may qualify individuals to be eligible for participation in the study or studies as a result of those exposures2 and 7,f7 steps that will be taken to provide individuals impacted by the ,red ,hill ,incident with information on available resources and services4 7#c7 ,notifications2 briefings ,not later than one year after the completion of the feasibility assessment under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall-- 7,a7 notify impacted individuals on the interim findings of the study or studies2 and 7,b7 brief the appropriate congressional committees on the interim findings of the study or studies4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,impacted individual ,the term impacted individual means an individual who1 at the time of the ,red ,hill ,incident1 lived or worked in a building or residence served by the community water system at ,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam1 ,oahu1 ,hawaii4 7#c7 ,red ,hill ,incident ,the term ,red ,hill ,incident means the release of fuel from the ,red ,hill ,bulk ,fuel ,storage ,facility1 ,oahu1 ,hawaii1 into the sole-source basal aquifer located #ajj feet below the facility1 contaminating the community water system at ,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam on ,november #bj1 #bjba4 #fjge4 ,permanent authorization of ,undetectable ,firearms ,act of #aihh ,section #b7;f7 of the ,undetectable ,firearms ,act of #aihh 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb note2 ,public ,law #ajj-fdi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,effective date and sunset provision and all that follows through ,this ,act and the amendments and inserting the following3 ,effective date4--,this ,act and the amendments2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 #fjgf4 ,sense of ,congress on the importance of non-governmental recognition of military enlistees to improve community support for military recruitment 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 publicly honoring and recognizing the young men and women who upon graduation from high-school enlist to serve in the ,armed ,forces is a meaningful way to indicate national and local support for those enlistees prior to initial accession training1 express gratitude to their families1 and enhance the partnerships between military recruiters and high school administrators and guidance counselors2 7#b7 the intrinsic value of these community ceremonies should be formally recognized by the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and the various military service recruiting commands2 and 7#c7 to the extent practicable1 an appropriate level of joint military service support should be provided at these events1 to include general officer and senior enlisted adviser participation1 ceremonial unit involvement1 musical support1 and local recruiter presence4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #bc1 #bjbd1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the extent of ,department of ,defense and military service coordination and support rendered for the recognition events described in subsection 7a71 which are executed at no cost to the ,federal ,government under the independent1 national direction of the ,our ,community ,salutes organization1 a registered #eja7;c77#c7 organization4 #fjgg4 ,adjustment of threshold amount for minor medical facility projects of ,department of ,veterans ,affairs 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,minor ,construction ,threshold ,adjustment ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,adjustment of threshold amount ,section #hajd7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting the amount specified in paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,the amount specified in this paragraph is #cj1jjj1jjj1 as adjusted pursuant to this paragraph4 7,b7 7i7 ,the ,secretary shall develop1 through regulations1 a mechanism to adjust the amount under subparagraph 7,a7 to account for relevant factors relating to construction1 cost of land1 real estate1 economic conditions1 labor conditions1 inflation1 and other relevant factors the ,secretary considers necessary to ensure such amount keeps pace with all economic conditions that impact the price of construction projects1 to include planning1 management1 and delivery of the project4 7ii7 ,in developing the mechanism under clause 7i71 the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 use a mechanism or index already relied upon by the ,department for other relevant programs1 a mechanism or index used by another ,federal agency1 or a commercial mechanism or index if such mechanism or index satisfactorily addresses the intent of this subparagraph2 or 7,,ii7 create a new mechanism or index if the ,secretary considers it appropriate and necessary to do so4 7,c7 7i7 ,not less frequently than once every two years1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,i7 adjust the amount under subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,,ii7 publish a notice in the ,federal ,register indicating that no adjustment is warranted4 7ii7 ,not later than #cj days before adjusting an amount pursuant to clause 7i77,i7 or publishing a notice pursuant to clause 7i77,,ii71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,d7 ,the ,secretary shall determine a logical schedule for adjustments under this paragraph to take effect so that the amounts for and types of construction projects requested by the ,department in the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca are consistent with the threshold for construction projects as so adjusted4 4 #fjgh4 ,designation of ,national ,museum of the ,mighty ,eighth ,air ,force 7a7 ,designation ,the ,national ,museum of the ,mighty ,eighth ,air ,force located at #age ,bourne ,avenue1 ,pooler1 ,georgia 7or any successor location71 is designated as the official ,national ,museum of the ,mighty ,eighth ,air ,force of the ,united ,states 7referred to in this section as the ,national ,museum74 7b7 ,relation to ,national ,park ,system ,the ,national ,museum shall not be included as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,this section shall not be construed to appropriate1 or authorize the appropriation of1 ,federal funds for any purpose related to the ,national ,museum4 #fjgi4 ,revision of requirement for transfer of certain aircraft to ,state of ,california for wildfire suppression purposes 7a7 ,transfer of excess ,coast ,guard ,,hc-#acj;,h aircraft 7#a7 ,transfer to ,state of ,california ,if the ,governor of the ,state of ,california submits to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security a written request to acquire1 pursuant to this section1 the ,federal property described in this paragraph1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall transfer to the ,state of ,california without reimbursement-- 7,a7 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the seven ,,hc-#acj;,h aircraft specified in paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 initial spares 7calculated based on shelf stock support for seven ,,hc-#acj;,h aircraft each flying #djj hours each year7 and necessary ground support equipment for such aircraft4 7#b7 ,aircraft specified ,the aircraft specified in this paragraph are the ,,hc-#acj;,h ,coast ,guard aircraft with serial numbers #agjf1 #agjh1 #agji1 #agac1 #agad1 #agai1 and #agba4 7#c7 ,timing2 failure to submit request 7,a7 ,in general ,the transfers under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made as soon as practicable after the date on which the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security receives a request under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,failure to submit request ,if the ,governor of the ,state of ,california fails to submit a request under paragraph 7#a7 before the date that is #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 paragraph 7#a7 shall have no force or effect2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may retain title and disposition of the ,federal property described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,modifications 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the transfers under paragraph 7#a7 may be carried out without further modifications by the ,united ,states to the aircraft transferred under such paragraph4 7,b7 ,demilitarized ,before an aircraft may be transferred under paragraph 7#a71 the aircraft shall be demilitarized as determined necessary by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7b7 ,conditions of transfer ,aircraft transferred to the ,state of ,california under subsection 7a77#a7-- 7#a7 may be used only for wildfire suppression purposes2 7#b7 may not be flown outside of1 or otherwise removed from1 the ,united ,states unless dispatched by the ,national ,interagency ,fire ,center in support of an international agreement to assist in wildfire suppression efforts or for other disaster-related response purposes approved by the ,governor of the ,state of ,california in writing in advance2 7#c7 may be used for wildfire suppression purposes only after the aircraft is modified to conform with the standards and requirements for firefighting aircraft set forth by the ,national ,interagency ,aviation ,committee and the ,interagency ,airtanker ,board2 and 7#d7 may only be disposed of by the ,state of ,california pursuant to the statutes and regulations governing disposal of aircraft provided to the ,state of ,california through the ,federal ,excess ,personal ,property ,program4 7c7 ,transfer of residual kits and parts held by ,air ,force ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may transfer to the ,state of ,california1 without reimbursement1 any residual kits and parts held by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force that were procured in anticipation of the transfer to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force of the aircraft specified in subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,costs after transfer ,any costs of operation1 maintenance1 sustainment1 and disposal of aircraft1 initial spares1 and ground support equipment transferred to the ,governor of the ,state of ,california under this section that are incurred after the date of transfer shall be borne by the ,governor of the ,state of ,california4 7e7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ajih of ,fiscal ,year #bjad ,,ndaa ,section #ajih of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #abg ,stat4 #hha71 as amended by section #ajhc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aihi71 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and subject to the certification requirement under subsection 7f712 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking or the ,governor of ,california each place it appears2 7,d7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,promptly following the completion of the certification requirement under subsection 7f7 and notwithstanding and inserting ,notwithstanding2 and 7ii7 by striking begin2 and 7,e7 by striking subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,section #ajhc of ,fiscal ,year #bjai ,,ndaa ,section #ajhc of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #aihi7 is repealed4 #fjhj4 ,extension of active duty term for ,attending ,physician at ,united ,states ,capitol ,the present incumbent ,attending ,physician at the ,united ,states ,capitol shall be continued on active duty until #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fjha4 ,disclosures by directors1 officers1 and principal stockholders 7a7 ,in general ,section #af7;a77#a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghp7a77#a77 is amended by inserting 7including any such security of a foreign private issuer1 as that term is defined in section #bdj4c;b-#d of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation7 after pursuant to section #ab4 7b7 ,effect on regulation ,if any provision of section #bdj4c;a#ab-c7;b7 of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 is inconsistent with the amendment made by subsection 7a71 that provision of such section #bdj4c;a#ab-c7;b7 7or such successor7 shall have no force or effect4 7c7 ,issuance or amendment of regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall issue final regulations 7or amend existing regulations of the ,commission7 to carry out the amendment made by subsection 7a74 #fjhb4 ,preventing ,child ,sex ,abuse 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,preventing ,child ,sex ,abuse ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,the sense of ,congress is the following3 7#a7 ,the safety of children should be a top priority for public officials and communities in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,according to the ,rape1 ,abuse ,incest ,national ,network1 an individual in the ,united ,states is sexually assaulted every #fh seconds4 ,and every #i minutes1 that victim is a child4 ,meanwhile1 only #be out of every #a1jjj perpetrators will end up in prison4 7#c7 ,the effects of child sexual abuse can be long-lasting and affect the victim's mental health4 7#d7 ,victims are more likely than non-victims to experience the following mental health challenges3 7,a7 ,victims are about #d times more likely to develop symptoms of drug abuse4 7,b7 ,victims are about #d times more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder as adults4 7,c7 ,victims are about #c times more likely to experience a major depressive episode as adults4 7#e7 ,the criminal justice system should and has acted as an important line of defense to protect children and hold perpetrators accountable4 7#f7 ,however1 the horrific crimes perpetuated by ,larry ,nassar demonstrate firsthand the loopholes that still exist in the criminal justice system4 ,while ,larry ,nassar was found guilty of several ,state-level offenses1 he was not charged federally for his illicit sexual contact with minors1 despite crossing ,state and international borders to commit this conduct4 7#g7 ,the ,department of ,justice has also identified a growing trend of ,americans who use charitable or missionary work in a foreign country as a cover for sexual abuse of children4 7#h7 ,it is the intent of ,congress to prohibit ,americans from engaging in sexual abuse or exploitation of minors under the guise of work1 including volunteer work1 with an organization that affects interstate or foreign commerce1 such as an international charity4 7#i7 ,federal law does not require that an abuser's intention to engage in sexual abuse be a primary1 significant1 dominant1 or motivating purpose of the travel4 7#aj7 ,child sexual abuse does not require physical contact between the abuser and the child4 ,this is especially true as perpetrators turn increasingly to internet platforms1 online chat rooms1 and webcams to commit child sexual abuse4 7#aa7 ,however1 a decision of the ,united ,states ,court of ,appeals for the ,seventh ,circuit found the use of a webcam to engage in sexually provocative activity with a minor did not qualify as sexual activity4 7#ab7 ,congress can address this issue by amending the definition of the term sexual activity to clarify that it does not require interpersonal1 physical contact4 7#ac7 ,it is the duty of ,congress to provide clearer guidance to ensure that those who commit crimes against children are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law4 7c7 ,interstate child sexual abuse ,section #bdbc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking with a motivating purpose of engaging in any illicit sexual conduct with another person and inserting with intent to engage in any illicit sexual conduct with another person2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7i71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking with a motivating purpose of engaging in any illicit sexual conduct and inserting with intent to engage in any illicit sexual conduct2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7g71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7h7 ,rule of construction ,as used in this section1 the term intent shall be construed as any intention to engage in illicit sexual conduct at the time of the travel4 4 7d7 ,abuse under the guise of charity ,section #bdbc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7c7 of this section1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,illicit sexual conduct in connection with certain organizations ,any citizen of the ,united ,states or alien admitted for permanent residence who-- 7#a7 is an officer1 director1 employee1 or agent of an organization that affects interstate or foreign commerce2 7#b7 makes use of the mails or any means or instrumentality of interstate or foreign commerce through the connection or affiliation of the person with such organization2 and 7#c7 commits an act in furtherance of illicit sexual conduct through the connection or affiliation of the person with such organization1 shall be fined under this title1 imprisoned for not more than #cj years1 or both4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 by striking or 7d7 and inserting 7d71 or 7e72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i71 as so redesignated1 by striking 7f77#b7 and inserting 7g77#b74 7e7 ,sexual activity with minors ,section #bdbg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting does not require interpersonal physical contact1 and before includes4 #fjhc4 ,senate ,national ,security ,working ,group 7a7 ,in general ,section #ba of ,senate ,resolution #fd 7#aacth ,congress71 agreed to ,march #e1 #bjac1 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect as though enacted on ,december #ca1 #bjbb4 #fjhd4 ,recognition as corporation and grant of ,federal charter for ,national ,american ,indian ,veterans1 ,incorporated 7a7 ,in general ,part ,b of subtitle ,,ii of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #aejc the following3 #aejd ,national ,american ,indian ,veterans1 ,incorporated ,sec4#aejdja4 ,organization4#aejdjb4 ,purposes4#aejdjc4 ,membership4#aejdjd4 ,board of directors4#aejdje4 ,officers4#aejdjf4 ,nondiscrimination4#aejdjg4 ,powers4#aejdjh4 ,exclusive right to name1 seals1 emblems1 and badges4#aejdji4 ,restrictions4#aejdaj4 ,duty to maintain tax-exempt status4#aejdaa4 ,records and inspection4#aejdab4 ,service of process4#aejdac4 ,liability for acts of officers and agents4#aejdad4 ,failure to comply with requirements4#aejdae4 ,annual report4 #aejdja ,organization ,the ,national ,american ,indian ,veterans1 ,incorporated1 a nonprofit corporation organized in the ,united ,states 7referred to in this chapter as the corporation71 is a federally chartered corporation4 #aejdjb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of the corporation are those stated in the articles of incorporation1 constitution1 and bylaws of the corporation1 and include a commitment-- 7#a7 to uphold and defend the ,constitution of the ,united ,states while respecting the sovereignty of the ,american ,indian ,nations2 7#b7 to unite under one body all ,american ,indian veterans who served in the ,armed ,forces of ,united ,states2 7#c7 to be an advocate on behalf of all ,american ,indian veterans without regard to whether they served during times of peace1 conflict1 or war2 7#d7 to promote social welfare 7including educational1 economic1 social1 physical1 and cultural values and traditional healing7 in the ,united ,states by encouraging the growth and development1 readjustment1 self-respect1 self-confidence1 contributions1 and self-identity of ,american ,indian veterans2 7#e7 to serve as an advocate for the needs of ,american ,indian veterans and their families and survivors in their dealings with all ,federal and ,state government agencies2 7#f7 to promote1 support1 and utilize research1 on a nonpartisan basis1 pertaining to the relationship between ,american ,indian veterans and ,american society2 and 7#g7 to provide technical assistance to the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs regional areas that are not served by any veterans committee or organization or program by-- 7,a7 providing outreach service to ,indian ,tribes in need2 and 7,b7 training and educating ,tribal ,veterans ,service ,officers for ,indian ,tribes in need4 #aejdjc4 ,membership ,subject to section #aejdjf1 eligibility for membership in the corporation1 and the rights and privileges of members1 shall be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation4 #aejdjd4 ,board of directors ,subject to section #aejdjf1 the board of directors of the corporation1 and the responsibilities of the board1 shall be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation and in conformity with the laws under which the corporation is incorporated4 #aejdje4 ,officers ,subject to section #aejdjf1 the officers of the corporation1 and the election of such officers1 shall be as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated4 #aejdjf4 ,nondiscrimination ,in establishing the conditions of membership in the corporation1 and in determining the requirements for serving on the board of directors or as an officer of the corporation1 the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race1 color1 religion1 sex1 national origin1 handicap1 or age4 #aejdjg4 ,powers ,the corporation shall have only those powers granted the corporation through its articles of incorporation1 constitution1 and bylaws1 which shall conform to the laws of the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated4 #aejdjh4 ,exclusive right to name1 seals1 emblems1 and badges 7a7 ,in general ,the corporation shall have the sole and exclusive right to use the names ,national ,american ,indian ,veterans1 ,incorporated and ,national ,american ,indian ,veterans1 and such seals1 emblems1 and badges as the corporation may lawfully adopt4 7b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section interferes or conflicts with any established or vested rights4 #aejdji4 ,restrictions 7a7 ,stock and dividends ,the corporation may not-- 7#a7 issue any shares of stock2 or 7#b7 declare or pay any dividends4 7b7 ,distribution of income or assets 7#a7 ,in general ,the income or assets of the corporation may not-- 7,a7 inure to any person who is a member1 officer1 or director of the corporation2 or 7,b7 be distributed to any such person during the life of the charter granted by this chapter4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in this subsection prevents the payment of reasonable compensation to the officers of the corporation1 or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses1 in amounts approved by the board of directors4 7c7 ,loans ,the corporation may not make any loan to any officer1 director1 member1 or employee of the corporation4 7d7 ,no federal endorsement ,the corporation may not claim congressional approval or ,federal ,government authority by virtue of the charter granted by this chapter for any of the activities of the corporation4 #aejdaj4 ,duty to maintain tax-exempt status ,the corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 #aejdaa4 ,records and inspection 7a7 ,records ,the corporation shall keep-- 7#a7 correct and complete books and records of accounts2 7#b7 minutes of any proceeding of the corporation involving any of member of the corporation1 the board of directors1 or any committee having authority under the board of directors2 and 7#c7 at the principal office of the corporation1 a record of the names and addresses of all members of the corporation having the right to vote4 7b7 ,inspection 7#a7 ,in general ,all books and records of the corporation may be inspected by any member having the right to vote1 or by any agent or attorney of such a member1 for any proper purpose1 at any reasonable time4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in this section contravenes-- 7,a7 the laws of the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated2 or 7,b7 the laws of those jurisdictions within the ,united ,states and its territories within which the corporation carries out activities in furtherance of the purposes of the corporation4 #aejdab4 ,service of process ,with respect to service of process1 the corporation shall comply with the laws of-- 7#a7 the jurisdiction under which the corporation is incorporated2 and 7#b7 those jurisdictions within the ,united ,states and its territories within which the corporation carries out activities in furtherance of the purposes of the corporation4 #aejdac4 ,liability for acts of officers and agents ,the corporation shall be liable for the acts of the officers and agents of the corporation acting within the scope of their authority4 #aejdad4 ,failure to comply with requirements ,if the corporation fails to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter1 including the requirement under section #aejdaj to maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation1 the charter granted by this chapter shall expire4 #aejdae4 ,annual report 7a7 ,in general ,the corporation shall submit to ,congress an annual report describing the activities of the corporation during the preceding fiscal year4 7b7 ,submittal date ,each annual report under this section shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the audit of the corporation required by section #ajaja7;b74 7c7 ,report not public document ,no annual report under this section shall be printed as a public document4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of chapters for subtitle ,,ii of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to chapter #aejc the following3 #aejd4 ,national ,american ,indian ,veterans1 ,incorporated #aejdja 4 ,h ,granting ,recognition to ,accomplished ,talented ,employees for ,unwavering ,loyalty ,act #fjia4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,granting ,recognition to ,accomplished ,talented ,employees for ,unwavering ,loyalty ,act or ,,grateful ,act4 #fjib4 ,findings2 sense of ,congress 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,in #aieb1 with the enactment of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq471 ,congress established an immigrant visa program to reward foreign nationals who are ,united ,states ,government employees for their service to the ,united ,states 7referred to in this ,act as the ,government ,employee ,immigrant ,visa program74 7#b7 ,for #ga years1 the ,government ,employee ,immigrant ,visa program has allowed foreign nationals with at least #ae years of exceptional service to the ,united ,states to immigrate to the ,united ,states with their families4 7#c7 ,such foreign national employees of the ,united ,states ,government are the bulwark of ,united ,states foreign policy1 risking their lives year after year through civil unrest1 terrorism1 natural disasters1 and war4 7#d7 ,the work of such foreign nationals-- 7,a7 ensures the safety and well-being of ,united ,states citizens2 7,b7 provides security and logistics for visiting delegations2 and 7,c7 supports ,united ,states ,government operations abroad4 7#e7 ,such foreign nationals include employees of the ,department of ,state1 the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,commerce1 and the ,department of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should preserve the immigrant visa program for foreign nationals who are employees of the ,united ,states ,government abroad or of the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 and who have provided exceptional service over a long term to the ,united ,states1 by providing a dedicated allocation of visas for such employees and their immediate family members when visas are not immediately available in the corresponding visa category4 #fjic4 ,visa availability for ,government ,employee ,immigrant ,visa program 7a7 ,in general ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbd1 subject to subsection 7b71 visas shall be made available to a special immigrant described in section #aja7;a77#bg77;,d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77;,d77 if a visa is not immediately available for issuance to the special immigrant under section #bjc7;b77#d7 of that ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaec7;b77#d774 7b7 ,numerical limitations 7#a7 ,fiscal year #bjbd ,for fiscal year #bjbd1 not more than #c1ejj visas shall be made available under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,subsequent fiscal years ,for fiscal year #bjbe and each fiscal year thereafter1 not more than #c1jjj visas shall be made available under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,temporary reduction in diversity visas ,section #bjc7;d77#b7 of the ,nicaraguan ,adjustment and ,central ,america ,relief ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea note2 ,public ,law #aje-ajj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,in no case shall the reduction under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year exceed the amount by which-- 7,a7 the sum of-- 7i7 one-half of the total number of individuals described in subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 and 7,,iv7 of section #cji7;c77#e77;,c77i7 of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #ajd-bjh7 who have adjusted their status to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence under section #bjb of the ,nicaraguan ,adjustment and ,central ,american ,relief ,act 7,public ,law #aje-ajj2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #abee note7 as of the end of the previous fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the total number of individuals described in section #aja7;a77#bg77;,d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77;,d77 for whom visas shall be made available for the applicable fiscal year under section #ajic7;b7 of the ,granting ,recognition to ,accomplished ,talented ,employees for ,unwavering ,loyalty ,act2 exceeds 7,b7 the total of the reductions in available visas under this subsection for all previous fiscal years4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 7,a7 ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply in a fiscal year following a fiscal year for which the total number of aliens described in subparagraph 7,b7 is zero4 7,b7 ,for a fiscal year1 the total number of aliens described in this subparagraph is the total number of individuals described in section #aja7;a77#bg77;,d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77;,d77 who have been issued visas during the previous fiscal year under the ,granting ,recognition to ,accomplished ,talented ,employees for ,unwavering ,loyalty ,act4 7,c7 ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed-- 7i7 to repeal1 modify1 or render permanently inapplicable paragraph 7#a72 or 7ii7 to prevent the offsetting of the number of visas described in that paragraph for the purpose of providing visa availability for aliens described in subparagraph 7,b74 7#d7 ,in the event that the number of visas available for a fiscal year under section #bja7;e7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7;e77 is reduced to a number fewer than #ej1jjj1 not fewer than #c1jjj visas shall be made available for individuals described in section #ajic7;a7 of the ,granting ,recognition to ,accomplished ,talented ,employees for ,unwavering ,loyalty ,act4 4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or the amendments made by this section may be construed to modify the number of visas available under section #bjc7;b77#d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaec7;b77#d77 to special immigrants described in section #aja7;a77#bg77;,d7 of that ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77;,d774 ,i ,additional matters relating to artificial intelligence #fjif4 ,report on artificial intelligence regulation in financial services industry 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each of the ,board of ,governors of the ,federal ,reserve ,system1 the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation1 the ,office of the ,comptroller of the ,currency1 the ,national ,credit ,union ,administration1 and the ,bureau of ,consumer ,financial ,protection shall submit to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on its gap in knowledge relating to artificial intelligence1 including an analysis on-- 7#a7 which tasks are most frequently being assisted or completed with artificial intelligence in the institutions the agency regulates2 7#b7 current governance standards in place for artificial intelligence use at the agency and current standards in place for artificial intelligence oversight by the agency2 7#c7 potentially additional regulatory authorities required by the agency to continue to successfully execute its mission2 7#d7 where artificial intelligence may lead to overlapping regulatory issues between agencies that require clarification2 7#e7 how the agency is currently using artificial intelligence1 how the agency plans to use such artificial intelligence the next #c years1 and the expected impact1 including fiscal and staffing1 of those plans2 and 7#f7 what resources1 monetary or other resources1 if any1 the agency requires to both adapt to the changes that artificial intelligence will bring to the regulatory landscape and to adequately adopt and oversee the use of artificial intelligence across its operations described in paragraph 7#e74 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to require an agency to include confidential supervisory information or pre-decisional or deliberative non-public information in a report under this section4 #fjig4 ,artificial intelligence bug bounty programs 7a7 ,program for foundational artificial intelligence products being incorporated by ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,development required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall develop a bug bounty program for foundational artificial intelligence models being integrated into ,department of ,defense missions and operations4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in developing the program required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,chief may collaborate with the heads of other government agencies that have expertise in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence4 7#c7 ,implementation authorized ,the ,chief may carry out the program developed pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,contracts ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure1 as may be appropriate1 that whenever the ,department of ,defense enters into any contract1 the contract allows for participation in the bug bounty program developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require-- 7,a7 the use of any foundational artificial intelligence model2 or 7,b7 the implementation of the program developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 in order for the ,department to incorporate a foundational artificial intelligence model4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the development and implementation of bug bounty programs the ,chief considers relevant to the matters covered by this section2 and 7#b7 long-term plans of the ,chief with respect to such bug bounty programs4 7c7 ,definition of foundational artificial intelligence model ,in this section1 the term foundational artificial intelligence model means an adaptive generative model that is trained on a broad set of unlabeled data sets that can be used for different tasks1 with minimal fine-tuning4 #fjih4 ,vulnerability analysis study for artificial intelligence-enabled military applications 7a7 ,study required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer 7,,cdao7 of the ,department of ,defense shall complete a study analyzing the vulnerabilities to the privacy1 security1 and accuracy of1 and capacity to assess1 artificial intelligence-enabled military applications1 as well as research and development needs for such applications4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall cover the following3 7#a7 ,research and development needs and transition pathways to advance explainable and interpretable artificial intelligence-enabled military applications1 including the capability to assess the underlying algorithms and data models of such applications4 7#b7 ,assessing the potential risks to the privacy1 security1 and accuracy of underlying architectures and algorithms of artificial intelligence-enabled military applications1 including the following3 7,a7 ,individual foundational artificial intelligence models1 including the adequacy of existing testing1 training1 and auditing for such models to ensure models can be properly assessed over time4 7,b7 ,the interactions of multiple artificial intelligence-enabled military applications1 and the ability to detect and assess new1 complex1 and emergent behavior amongst individual agents1 as well as the collective impact1 including how such changes may affect risk to privacy1 security1 and accuracy over time4 7,c7 ,the impact of increased agency in artificial intelligence-enabled military applications and how such increased agency may affect the ability to detect and assess new1 complex1 and emergent behavior1 as well risks to the privacy1 security1 and accuracy of such applications over time4 7#c7 ,assessing the survivability and traceability of decision support systems that are integrated with artificial intelligence-enabled military applications and used in a contested environment1 including-- 7,a7 potential benefits and risks to ,department of ,defense missions and operations of implementing such applications2 and 7,b7 other technical or operational constraints to ensure such decision support systems that are integrated with artificial intelligence-enabled military applications are able to adhere to the ,department of ,defense ,ethical ,principles for ,artificial ,intelligence4 7#d7 ,identification of existing artificial intelligence metrics1 developmental1 testing and audit capabilities1 personnel1 and infrastructure within the ,department of ,defense1 including test and evaluation facilities1 needed to enable ongoing identification and assessment under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 and other factors such as-- 7,a7 implications for deterrence systems based on systems warfare2 and 7,b7 vulnerability to systems confrontation on the system and system-of-systems level4 7#e7 ,identification of gaps or research needs to sufficiently respond to the elements outlined in this subsection that are not currently1 or not sufficiently1 funded within the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall coordinate with the following3 7#a7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency 7,,darpa74 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,evaluation4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7#d7 ,the ,director for ,operational ,test and ,evaluation 7,,dot,e7 of the ,department4 7#e7 ,as the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer considers appropriate1 the following3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy4 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7,c7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation4 7,d7 ,the head of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,office of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7,e7 ,members and representatives of industry4 7,f7 ,members and representatives of academia4 7d7 ,interim briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the interim findings of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer with respect to the study being conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7e7 ,final report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the findings of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer with respect to the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the final report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified for1 but may include a classified annex4 7f7 ,definition of foundational artificial intelligence model ,in this section1 the term foundational artificial intelligence model means an adaptive generative model that is trained on a broad set of unlabeled data sets that can be used for different tasks1 with minimal fine-tuning4 #fjii4 ,report on data sharing and coordination 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on ways to improve data sharing1 interoperability1 and quality1 as may be appropriate1 across the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of policies1 practices1 and cultural barriers that impede data sharing and interoperability1 and lead to data quality issues1 among components of the ,department4 7#b7 ,the impact a lack of appropriate levels of data sharing1 interoperability1 and quality has on ,departmental collaboration1 efficiency1 interoperability1 and joint-decisionmaking4 7#c7 ,a review of current efforts to promote appropriate data sharing1 including to centralize data management1 such as the ,,advana program4 7#d7 ,a description of near-1 mid-1 and long-term efforts that the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense plans to implement to promote data sharing and interoperability1 including efforts to improve data quality4 7#e7 ,a detailed plan to implement a data sharing and interoperability strategy that supports effective development and employment of artificial intelligence-enabled military applications4 7#f7 ,a detailed assessment of the implementation of the ,department of ,defense ,data ,strategy issued in #bjbj1 as well as the use of data decrees to improve management rigor in the ,department when it comes to data sharing and interoperability4 7#g7 ,any recommendations for ,congress with respect to assisting the ,department in these efforts4 ,,lxii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,c ,matters relating to ,europe and the ,russian ,federation #fbca4 ,black ,sea security and development strategy 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,black ,sea ,security ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress on ,black ,sea security ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 it is in the interest of the ,united ,states to support efforts to prevent the spread of further armed conflict in ,europe by recognizing the ,black ,sea region as an arena of ,russian aggression2 7#b7 littoral states of the ,black ,sea are critical in countering aggression by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and contributing to the collective security of ,,nato2 7#c7 the repeated1 illegal1 unprovoked1 and violent attempts of the ,russian ,federation to expand its territory and control access to the ,mediterranean ,sea through the ,black ,sea constitutes a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states and ,,nato2 7#d7 the ,united ,states condemns attempts by the ,russian ,federation to change or alter boundaries in the ,black ,sea region by force or any means contrary to international law and to impose a sphere of influence across the region2 7#e7 the ,united ,states condemns ,russia's illegitimate territorial claims1 including those on the ,crimean ,peninsula1 along ,ukraine's territorial waters in the ,black ,sea and the ,sea of ,azov1 in the ,black ,sea's international waters1 and in the territories it is illegally occupying in ,ukraine2 7#f7 the ,united ,states should continue to work within ,,nato and with ,,nato allies to develop a long-term strategy to enhance security1 establish a permanent1 sustainable presence along ,,nato's eastern flank1 and bolster the democratic resilience of its allies and partners in the region2 7#g7 the ,united ,states should consider whether it should work within ,,nato and with ,,nato allies to develop a regular1 rotational maritime presence in the ,black ,sea2 7#h7 the ,united ,states should work with the ,european ,union on coordinating a strategy to support democratic initiatives and economic prosperity in the region1 which includes #b ,european ,union members and #d ,european ,union aspirant nations2 7#i7 the ,united ,states should work to foster dialogue among countries within the ,black ,sea region to improve communication and intelligence sharing and increase cyber defense capabilities2 7#aj7 countries with historic and economic ties to ,russia are looking to the ,united ,states and ,europe to provide a positive economic presence in the broader region as a counterbalance to the ,russian ,federation's malign influence in the region2 7#aa7 it is in the interest of the ,united ,states to support and bolster the economic ties between the ,united ,states and ,black ,sea states2 7#ab7 the ,united ,states should support the initiative undertaken by central and eastern ,european states to advance the ,three ,seas ,initiative ,fund to strengthen transport1 energy1 and digital infrastructure connectivity in the region between the ,adriatic ,sea1 ,baltic ,sea1 and ,black ,sea2 7#ac7 there are mutually beneficial opportunities for increased investment and economic expansion1 particularly on energy and transport infrastructure initiatives1 between the ,united ,states and ,black ,sea states and the broader region2 7#ad7 improved economic ties between the ,united ,states and the ,black ,sea states and the broader region can lead to a strengthened strategic partnership2 7#ae7 the ,united ,states must seek to address the food security challenges arising from disruption of ,ukraine's ,black ,sea and ,azov ,sea ports1 as this global challenge will have critical national security implications for the ,united ,states1 our partners1 and allies2 7#af7 ,turkey1 in coordination with the ,united ,nations1 has played an important role in alleviating global food insecurity by negotiating two agreements to allow grain exports from ,ukrainian ports through a safe corridor in the ,black ,sea2 7#ag7 ,russia has a brutal history of using hunger as a weapon and must be stopped2 and 7#ah7 countering the ,,prc's coercive economic pursuits remains an important policy imperative in order to further integrate the ,black ,sea states into western economies and improve regional stability4 7c7 ,united ,states policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to actively deter the threat of ,russia's further escalation in the ,black ,sea region and defend freedom of navigation in the ,black ,sea to prevent the spread of further armed conflict in ,europe2 7#b7 to advocate within ,,nato1 among ,,nato allies1 and within the ,european ,union to develop a long-term coordinated strategy to enhance security1 establish a sustainable presence in the eastern flank1 and bolster the democratic resilience of ,united ,states allies and partners in the region2 7#c7 to consider whether to advocate within ,,nato and among ,,nato allies to develop a regular1 rotational maritime presence in the ,black ,sea2 7#d7 to support and bolster the economic ties between the ,united ,states and ,black ,sea partners and mobilize the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies by enhancing the ,united ,states presence and investment in ,black ,sea states2 7#e7 to provide economic alternatives to the ,,prc's coercive economic options that destabilize and further erode economic integration of the ,black ,sea states2 7#f7 to ensure that the ,united ,states continues to support ,black ,sea states' efforts to strengthen their democratic institutions to prevent corruption and accelerate their advancement into the ,euroatlantic community2 and 7#g7 to encourage the initiative undertaken by central and eastern ,european states to advance the ,three ,seas ,initiative to strengthen transport1 energy1 and digital infrastructure connectivity in the region between the ,adriatic ,sea1 ,baltic ,sea1 and ,black ,sea4 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 of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,h7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,i7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,j7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,black ,sea states ,the term ,black ,sea states means ,turkey1 ,romania1 ,bulgaria1 ,moldova1 ,ukraine1 and ,georgia4 7#c7 ,,prc ,the term ,,prc means the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7e7 ,black ,sea security and development strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,security ,council1 in coordination with the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,defense1 and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall direct an interagency strategy with a classified annex-- 7#a7 to increase coordination with ,,nato and the ,european ,union2 7#b7 to deepen economic ties2 7#c7 to strengthen energy security2 7#d7 to support efforts to bolster their democratic resilience2 and 7#e7 to enhance security assistance with our regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,purpose and objectives ,the strategy authorized under subsection 7e7 shall have the following goals and objectives3 7#a7 ,ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of security assistance to regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the ,united ,states1 prioritizing assistance that will bolster defenses and improve interoperability with ,,nato forces4 7#b7 ,bolstering ,united ,states support for the region's energy security and integration with ,europe and reducing their dependence on ,russia while supporting energy diversification4 7#c7 ,mitigating the impact of economic coercion by the ,russian ,federation and the ,,prc on ,black ,sea states and identifying new opportunities for foreign direct investment from the ,united ,states and cooperating countries and the enhancement of ,united ,states business ties with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,increasing high-level engagement between the ,united ,states and regional partners1 and reinforcing economic growth1 financing quality infrastructure1 and reinforcing trade with a focus on improving high-level economic cooperation4 7#e7 ,increasing ,united ,states coordination with the ,european ,union and ,,nato to maximize effectiveness and minimize duplication4 7g7 ,activities 7#a7 ,security ,the strategy authorized under subsection 7e7 should include the following elements related to security3 7,a7 ,a plan to increase interagency coordination on the ,black ,sea region4 7,b7 ,an assessment of whether a ,united ,states-led initiative with ,,nato allies to increase coordination1 presence1 and regional engagement among ,black ,sea states is advisable4 7,c7 ,an assessment of whether there is a need to increase security assistance or security cooperation with ,black ,sea states1 focused on ,ukraine1 ,romania1 ,bulgaria1 ,moldova1 and ,georgia4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the value of establishing a ,united ,states or multinational headquarters on the ,black ,sea1 responsible for planning1 readiness1 exercises1 and coordination of military activity in the greater ,black ,sea region4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the challenges and opportunities of establishing a regular1 rotational ,,nato maritime presence in the ,black ,sea4 7,f7 ,an overview of ,foreign ,military ,financing1 ,international ,military ,education and ,training1 and other ,united ,states security assistance to the ,black ,sea region4 7,g7 ,a plan for combating ,russian disinformation and propaganda in the ,black ,sea region that utilizes the resources of the ,united ,states ,government4 7,h7 ,a plan to promote greater freedom of navigation to allow for greater security and economic ,black ,sea access4 7#b7 ,economic prosperity ,the strategy authorized under subsection 7e7 shall include the following elements related to economic prosperity3 7,a7 ,a strategy to foster dialogue between experts from the ,united ,states and from the ,black ,sea states on economic expansion1 foreign direct investment1 strengthening rule of law initiatives1 and mitigating economic coercion by ,russia and the ,,prc4 7,b7 ,a strategy for all the relevant ,federal departments and agencies that contribute to ,united ,states economic statecraft to expand their presence and identify new opportunities for private investment with regional partners in accordance with the values and interests of the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,assessments on energy diversification1 focusing on the immediate need to replace energy supplies from ,russia1 and recognizing the long-term importance of broader energy diversification4 7,d7 ,assessments of potential food security solutions1 including sustainable1 long-term arrangements beyond the ,black ,sea ,grain ,initiative4 7#c7 ,democratic resilience ,the strategy authorized under subsection 7e7 shall include the following elements related to democratic resilience3 7,a7 ,a strategy to increase independent media and ,united ,states-supported media initiatives to combat foreign malign influence in the ,black ,sea region4 7,b7 ,greater mobilization of initiatives spearheaded by the ,department of ,state and the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to counter ,russian propaganda and disinformation in the ,black ,sea region4 7#d7 ,regional connectivity ,the strategy authorized under subsection 7e7 shall promote regional connectivity by sending high-level representatives of the ,department of ,state or other agency partners to-- 7,a7 the ,black ,sea region not less frequently than twice per year2 and 7,b7 major regional fora on infrastructure and energy security1 including the ,three ,seas ,initiative ,summit4 7h7 ,identification of necessary programs and resources ,not later than #cfj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the interagency strategy shall identify any necessary program1 policy1 or budgetary resources required1 by agency1 to support the implementation of the ,black ,sea ,security ,strategy for fiscal years #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf4 7i7 ,responsibilities of ,federal departments and agencies ,nothing under this section may be construed to authorize the ,national ,security ,council to assume any of the responsibilities or authorities of the head of any ,federal department1 agency1 or office1 including the foreign affairs responsibilities and authorities of the ,secretary of ,state1 to oversee the implementation of programs and policies under this section4 ,d ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #fbda4 ,sense of ,congress on the renewal of the ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 in #aidg1 the ,united ,nations entrusted the ,united ,states with the defense and security of the region that now comprises-- 7,a7 the ,republic of ,palau2 7,b7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 and 7,c7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7#b7 in #aihc1 the ,united ,states signed ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7#c7 in #aihe1 the ,united ,states signed a ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau2 7#d7 in #aihf1 ,congress-- 7,a7 enacted the ,compact of ,free ,association ,act of #aihe 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #aija note2 ,public ,law #ii-bci71 which approved the ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 and 7,b7 enacted ,public ,law #ii-feh 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #aica note71 which approved the ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau2 7#e7 in #bjjc1 ,congress enacted the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjjc 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #aiba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-ahh71 which approved and renewed the ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7#f7 in #bjaj1 the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,palau agreed to terms for renewing the ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau in the ,palau ,compact ,review ,agreement1 which was approved by ,congress in section #abei;,c of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #aica note2 ,public ,law #aae-ia72 7#g7 on ,january #aa1 #bjbc1 the ,united ,states signed a ,memorandum of ,understanding with the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands on funding priorities for the ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7#h7 on ,may #bb1 #bjbc1 the ,united ,states signed the ,u4,s4-,palau #bjbc ,agreement1 following the ,compact of ,free ,association ,section #dcb ,review2 7#i7 on ,may #bc1 #bjbc1 the ,united ,states signed #c agreements relating to the ,u4,s4-,,fsm ,compact of ,free ,association1 which included-- 7,a7 an ,agreement to ,amend the ,compact1 as amended2 7,b7 a new fiscal procedures agreement2 and 7,c7 a new trust fund agreement2 and 7#aj7 the ,united ,states is undergoing negotiations relating to the ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the close and strategic partnerships of the ,united ,states with the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands are vital to international peace and security in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#b7 the ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands form the political1 economic1 and security architecture that bolsters and sustains security and drives regional development and the prosperity of the larger ,indo-,pacific community of nations2 7#c7 certain provisions of the current ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbc2 7#d7 certain provisions of the ,compact of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau expire on ,september #cj1 #bjbd2 7#e7 it is in the national interest of the ,united ,states to successfully renegotiate and renew the ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 and 7#f7 enacting legislation to approve amended ,compacts of ,free ,association with the ,republic of ,palau1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands is the most important way for ,congress to support ,united ,states strategic partnerships with the #c countries4 #fbdb4 ,eligibility of ,taiwan for the strategic trade authorization exception to certain export control licensing requirements 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,taiwan has adopted high standards in the field of export controls4 7#b7 ,taiwan has declared its unilateral adherence to the ,missile ,technology ,control ,regime1 the ,wassenaar ,arrangement1 the ,australia ,group1 and the ,nuclear ,suppliers ,group4 7#c7 ,at the request of ,president ,george ,w4 ,bush1 section #abjf of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-bbh2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbak note7 required that ,taiwan be treated as if it were designated as a major non-,,nato ally 7as defined in section #fdd7q7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjc7q774 7b7 ,eligibility for strategic trade authorization ,the ,president1 consistent with the commitments of the ,united ,states under international arrangements1 shall take steps so that ,taiwan may be treated as if it were included in the list of countries eligible for the strategic trade authorization exception under section #gdj4bj7;c77#a7 of the ,export ,administration ,regulations to the requirement for a license for the export1 re-export1 or in-country transfer of an item subject to controls under the ,export ,administration ,regulations4 7c7 ,criteria ,before the ,president may treat ,taiwan as eligible for the exception described in subsection 7b71 the ,president shall ensure that ,taiwan satisfies any applicable criteria normally required for inclusion in the ,country ,group ,a3#e list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #a to part #gdj of the ,export ,administration ,regulations1 particularly with respect to alignment of export control policies with such policies of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,export administration regulations defined ,in this section1 the term ,export ,administration ,regulations has the meaning given that term in section #agdb of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja74 #fbdc4 ,audit to identify diversion of ,department of ,defense funding to ,china's research labs ,section #abfc is deemed to read as follows3 #abfc4 ,audit to identify diversion of ,department of ,defense funding to ,china's research labs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department of ,defense ,office of ,inspector ,general shall conduct a study1 and submit a report to ,congress1 regarding the amount of ,federal funds awarded by the ,department of ,defense 7whether directly or indirectly7 through grants1 contracts1 subgrants1 subcontracts1 or any other type of agreement or collaboration1 during the #aj-year period immediately preceding such date of enactment1 that-- 7#a7 was provided1 whether purposely or inadvertently1 to-- 7,a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 the ,communist ,party of ,china2 7,c7 the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology or any other organization administered by the ,chinese ,academy of ,sciences2 7,d7 ,eco,health ,alliance ,inc41 including any subsidiaries and related organizations that are directly controlled by ,eco,health ,alliance1 ,inc42 7,e7 the ,academy of ,military ,medical ,sciences or any of its research institutes1 including the ,beijing ,institute of ,microbiology and ,epidemiology2 or 7,f7 any other lab1 agency1 organization1 individual1 or instrumentality that is owned1 controlled 7directly or indirectly71 or overseen 7officially or unofficially7 by any of the entities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d72 or 7#b7 was used to fund research or experiments that could have reasonably resulted in the enhancement of any coronavirus1 influenza1 ,nipah1 ,ebola1 or other pathogen of pandemic potential or chimeric versions of such a virus or pathogen in the ,people's ,republic of ,china or any other foreign country4 7b7 ,identification of countries and pathogens ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall specify-- 7#a7 the countries in which the research or experiments described in subsection 7a77#b7 was conducted2 and 7#b7 the pathogens involved in such research or experiments4 4 ,g ,other matters #fbia4 ,sense of the ,senate on digital trade and the digital economy 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,over half of the world's population1 totaling more than #e1jjj1jjj1jjj people1 use the internet4 7#b7 ,the digital economy encompasses the economic and social activity from billions of online connections among people1 businesses1 devices1 and data as a result of the internet1 mobile technology1 and the internet of things4 7#c7 ,the ,bureau of ,economic ,analysis found that the digital economy contributed nearly #aj4c percent of ,united ,states gross domestic product and supported #h1jjj1jjj ,united ,states jobs in #bjbj4 7#d7 ,the digital sector added #a1djj1jjj new jobs between #bjai and #bjbb4 7#e7 ,united ,states jobs supported by the digital economy have sustained annual wage growth at a rate of #e4i percent since #bjaj1 as compared to a #d4b percent for all jobs4 7#f7 ,in #bjba1 ,united ,states exports of digital services surpassed #eid1jjj1jjj1jjj1 accounting for more than half of all ,united ,states services exports and generating a digital services trade surplus for the ,united ,states of #bfb1cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,digital trade bolsters the digital economy by enabling the sale of goods on the internet and the supply of online services across borders and depends on the free flow of data across borders to promote commerce1 manufacturing1 and innovation4 7#h7 ,digital trade has become increasingly vital to ,united ,states workers and businesses of all sizes1 including the countless small and medium-sized enterprises that use digital technology1 data flows1 and e-commerce to export goods and services across the world4 7#i7 ,digital trade has advanced entrepreneurship opportunities for women1 people of color1 and individuals from otherwise underrepresented backgrounds and enabled the formation of innovative start-ups4 7#aj7 ,international supply chains are becoming increasingly digitized and data driven and businesses in a variety of industries1 such as construction1 healthcare1 transportation1 and aerospace1 invested heavily in digital supply chain technologies in #bjbj4 7#aa7 ,united ,states ,trade ,representative ,katherine ,tai said1 ,there is no bright line separating digital trade from the digital economy--or the traditional economy for that matter4 ,nearly every aspect of our economy has been digitized to some degree44 7#ab7 ,industries outside of the technology sector1 such as manufacturing and agriculture1 are integrating digital technology into their businesses in order to increase efficiency1 improve safety1 reach new customers1 and remain globally competitive4 7#ac7 ,the increasing reliance on digital technologies has modernized legacy processes1 accelerated workflows1 increased access to information and services1 and strengthened security in a variety of industries1 leading to better health1 environmental1 and safety outcomes4 7#ad7 ,the ,,covid-#ai pandemic has led to increased uptake and reliance on digital technologies1 data flows1 and e-commerce4 7#ae7 ,ninety percent of adults in the ,united ,states say that the internet has been essential or important for them personally during the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 7#af7 ,united ,states families1 workers1 and business owners have seen how vital access to the internet has been to daily life1 as work1 education1 medicine1 and communication with family and friends have shifted increasingly online4 7#ag7 ,many individuals and families1 especially in rural and ,tribal communities1 struggle to participate in the digital economy because of a lack of access to a reliable internet connection4 7#ah7 ,new developments in technology must be deployed with consideration to the unique access challenges of rural1 urban underserved1 and vulnerable communities4 7#ai7 ,digital trade has the power to help level the playing field and uplift those in traditionally unrepresented or underrepresented communities4 7#bj7 ,countries have negotiated international rules governing digital trade in various bilateral and plurilateral agreements1 but those rules remain fragmented1 and no multilateral agreement on digital trade exists within the ,world ,trade ,organization4 7#ba7 ,the ,united ,states1 through free trade agreements or other digital agreements1 has been a leader in developing a set of rules and standards on digital governance and e-commerce that has helped allies and partners of the ,united ,states unlock the full economic and social potential of digital trade4 7#bb7 ,congress recognizes the need for agreements on digital trade1 as indicated by its support for a robust digital trade chapter in the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement4 7#bc7 ,other countries are operating under their own digital rules1 some of which are contrary to democratic values shared by the ,united ,states and many allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#bd7 ,those countries are attempting to advance their own digital rules on a global scale4 7#be7 ,examples of the plethora of nontariff barriers to digital trade that have emerged around the globe include-- 7,a7 overly restrictive data localization requirements and limitations on cross border data flows that do not achieve legitimate public policy objectives2 7,b7 intellectual property rights infringement2 7,c7 policies that make market access contingent on forced technology transfers or voluntary transfers subject to coercive terms2 7,d7 web filtering2 7,e7 economic espionage2 7,f7 cybercrime exposure2 and 7,g7 government-directed theft of trade secrets4 7#bf7 ,certain countries are pursuing or have implemented digital policies that unfairly discriminate against innovative ,united ,states technology companies and ,united ,states workers that create and deliver digital products and services4 7#bg7 ,the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china is currently advancing a model for digital governance and the digital economy domestically and abroad through its ,digital ,silk ,road ,initiative that permits censorship1 surveillance1 human and worker rights abuses1 forced technology transfers1 and data flow restrictions at the expense of human and worker rights1 privacy1 the free flow of data1 and an open internet4 7#bh7 ,the #bjbb ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices of the ,department of ,state highlighted significant human rights issues committed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the digital realm1 including arbitrary interference with privacy including pervasive and intrusive technical surveillance and monitoring including the use of ,,covid-#ai tracking apps for nonpublic-health purposes2 punishment of family members for offenses allegedly committed by an individual2 serious restrictions on free expression and media1 including physical attacks on and criminal prosecution of journalists1 lawyers1 writers1 bloggers1 dissidents1 petitioners1 and others2 serious restrictions on internet freedom1 including site blocking4 7#bi7 ,the ,united ,states discourages digital authoritarianism1 including practices that undermine human and worker rights and result in other social and economic coercion4 7#cj7 ,allies and trading partners of the ,united ,states in the ,indo-,pacific region have urged the ,united ,states to deepen economic engagement in the region by negotiating rules on digital trade and technology standards4 7#ca7 ,the digital economy has provided new opportunities for economic development1 entrepreneurship1 and growth in developing countries around the world4 7#cb7 ,negotiating strong digital trade principles and commitments with allies and partners across the globe enables the ,united ,states to unite like-minded economies around common standards and ensure that principles of democracy1 rule of law1 freedom of speech1 human and worker rights1 privacy1 and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance4 7#cc7 ,united ,states leadership and substantive engagement is necessary to ensure that global digital rules reflect ,united ,states values so that workers are treated fairly1 small businesses can compete and win in the global economy1 and consumers are guaranteed the right to privacy and security4 7#cd7 ,the ,united ,states supports rules that reduce digital trade barriers1 promote free expression and the free flow of information1 enhance privacy protections1 protect sensitive information1 defend human and worker rights1 prohibit forced technology transfer1 and promote digitally enabled commerce4 7#ce7 ,the ,united ,states supports efforts to cooperate with allies and trading partners to mitigate the risks of cyberattacks1 address potentially illegal or deceptive business activities online1 promote financial inclusion and digital workforce skills1 and develop rules to govern the use of artificial intelligence and other emerging and future technologies4 7b7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states should negotiate strong1 inclusive1 forward-looking1 and enforceable rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of a broader trade and economic strategy to address digital barriers and ensure that the ,united ,states values of democracy1 rule of law1 freedom of speech1 human and worker rights1 privacy1 and a free and open internet are at the very core of the digital world and advanced technology2 7#b7 in conducting such negotiations1 the ,united ,states must-- 7,a7 pursue digital trade rules that-- 7i7 serve the best interests of workers1 consumers1 and small and medium-sized enterprises2 7ii7 empower ,united ,states workers2 7iii7 fuel wage growth2 and 7iv7 lead to materially positive economic outcomes for all people in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 ensure that any future agreement prevents the adoption of non-democratic1 coercive1 or overly restrictive policies that would be obstacles to a free and open internet and harm the ability of the e-commerce marketplace to continue to grow and thrive2 7,c7 coordinate sufficient trade-related assistance to ensure that developing countries can improve their capacity and benefit from increased digital trade2 and 7,d7 consult closely with all relevant stakeholders1 including workers1 consumers1 small and medium-sized enterprises1 civil society groups1 and human rights advocates2 and 7#c7 with respect to any negotiations for an agreement facilitating digital trade1 the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies must consult closely and on a timely basis with ,congress4 #fbib4 ,assessment of certain ,united ,states-origin technology used by foreign adversaries 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall conduct an assessment to evaluate the top five technologies that originate in the ,united ,states and are not currently subject to export controls as prioritized by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in order to identify and assess the risk from those specified technologies that could be or are being used by foreign adversaries in foreign espionage programs targeting the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit a report on the assessment required by subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 #fbic4 ,virginia class submarine transfer certification 7a7 ,certification required 7#a7 ,in general ,not less than #fj days prior to transferring one or more ,virginia class submarines from the inventory of the ,united ,states ,navy to the ,government of ,australia1 under section #ba of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa71 the ,president shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees that-- 7,a7 any submarine transferred under such authority shall be used to support the joint security interests and military operations of the ,united ,states and ,australia2 7,b7 ,submarine ,rotational ,forces-,west ,full ,operational ,capability to support #d rotationally deployed ,virginia-class submarines and one ,astute-class submarine has been achieved1 including the ,government of ,australia having demonstrated the domestic capacity to fully perform all the associated activities necessary for the safe hosting and operation of nuclear-powered submarines2 and 7,c7 ,australia ,sovereign-,ready ,initial ,operational ,capability to support a ,royal ,australian ,navy ,virginia-class submarine has been achieved1 including the ,government of ,australia having demonstrated the domestic capacity to fully perform all the associated-- 7i7 activities necessary for the safe hosting and operation of nuclear-powered submarines2 7ii7 crewing2 7iii7 operations2 7iv7 regulatory and emergency procedures1 including those specific to nuclear power plants2 and 7v7 detailed planning for enduring ,virginia-class submarine ownership1 including each significant event leading up to and including nuclear defueling4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,activities necessary for the safe hosting or operation of nuclear-powered submarines ,the term activities necessary for the safe hosting and operation of nuclear-powered submarines means each of the following activities as it relates to ,virginia-class and ,astute-class submarines1 as appropriate1 and in accordance with applicable ,united ,states ,navy or other ,government agency instructions1 regulations1 and standards3 7,a7 ,maintenance4 7,b7 ,training4 7,c7 ,technical oversight4 7,d7 ,safety certifications4 7,e7 ,physical1 communications1 operational1 cyber1 and other security measures4 7,f7 ,port operations and infrastructure support4 7,g7 ,storage1 including spare parts1 repair parts1 and munitions4 7,h7 ,hazardous material handling and storage4 7,i7 ,information technology systems4 7,j7 ,support functions1 including those related to medical1 quality-of-life1 and family needs4 7,k7 ,such other related tasks as may be specified by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,lxv ,space activities1 strategic programs1 and intelligence matters ,b ,nuclear forces #feaa4 ,annual report on development of long-range stand-off weapon 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter until the date on which long-range stand-off weapon reaches initial operational capability1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the joint development of the long-range stand-off weapon1 including the missile developed by the ,air ,force and the ,w#hj-d warhead life extension program conducted by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an estimate of the date on which the long-range stand-off weapon will reach initial operational capability4 7#b7 ,a description of any development milestones for the missile developed by the ,air ,force or the warhead developed by the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration that depend on corresponding progress at the other agency4 7#c7 ,a description of coordination efforts between the ,air ,force and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration during the period covered by the report4 7#d7 ,a description of any schedule delays projected by the ,air ,force or the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and the anticipated effect such delays would have on the schedule of work of the other agency4 7#e7 ,plans to mitigate the effects of any delays described in paragraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,a description of any ways1 including through the availability of additional funding or authorities1 in which the development milestones described in paragraph 7#b7 or the estimated date of initial operational capability referred to in paragraph 7#a71 could be achieved more quickly4 7#g7 ,an estimate of the acquisition costs for the long-range stand-off weapon and the ,w#hj-d warhead life extension program4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,,lxviii ,,fend ,off ,fentanyl ,act #fhja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,fentanyl ,eradication and ,narcotics ,deterrence ,off ,fentanyl ,act or the ,,fend ,off ,fentanyl ,act4 #fhjb4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the proliferation of fentanyl is causing an unprecedented surge in overdose deaths in the ,united ,states1 fracturing families and communities1 and necessitating a comprehensive policy response to combat its lethal flow and to mitigate the drug's devastating consequences2 7#b7 the trafficking of fentanyl into the ,united ,states is a national security threat that has killed hundreds of thousands of ,united ,states citizens2 7#c7 transnational criminal organizations1 including cartels primarily based in ,mexico1 are the main purveyors of fentanyl into the ,united ,states and must be held accountable2 7#d7 precursor chemicals sourced from the ,people's ,republic of ,china are-- 7,a7 shipped from the ,people's ,republic of ,china by legitimate and illegitimate means2 7,b7 transformed through various synthetic processes to produce different forms of fentanyl2 and 7,c7 crucial to the production of illicit fentanyl by transnational criminal organizations1 contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis2 7#e7 the ,united ,states ,government must remain vigilant to address all new forms of fentanyl precursors and drugs used in combination with fentanyl1 such as ,xylazine1 which attribute to overdose deaths of people in the ,united ,states2 7#f7 to increase the cost of fentanyl trafficking1 the ,united ,states ,government should work collaboratively across agencies and should surge analytic capability to impose sanctions and other remedies with respect to transnational criminal organizations 7including cartels71 including foreign nationals who facilitate the trade in illicit fentanyl and its precursors from the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#g7 the ,department of the ,treasury should focus on fentanyl trafficking and its facilitators as one of the top national security priorities for the ,department4 #fhjc4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 any citizen or national of a foreign country2 or 7ii7 any entity not organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or a jurisdiction within the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 does not include the government of a foreign country4 7#c7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#d7 ,trafficking ,the term trafficking1 with respect to fentanyl1 fentanyl precursors1 or other related opioids1 has the meaning given the term opioid trafficking in section #gbjc of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#e7 ,transnational criminal organization ,the term transnational criminal organization includes-- 7,a7 any organization designated as a significant transnational criminal organization under part #eij of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,b7 any of the organizations known as-- 7i7 the ,sinaloa ,cartel2 7ii7 the ,jalisco ,new ,generation ,cartel2 7iii7 the ,gulf ,cartel2 7iv7 the ,los ,zetas ,cartel2 7v7 the ,juarez ,cartel2 7vi7 the ,tijuana ,cartel2 7vii7 the ,beltran-,leyva ,cartel2 or 7viii7 ,la ,familia ,michoacana2 or 7,c7 any other organization that the ,president determines is a transnational criminal organization2 or 7,d7 any successor organization to an organization described in subparagraph 7,b7 or as otherwise determined by the ,president4 7#f7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity2 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 ,a ,sanctions ,matters ,i ,sanctions in ,response to ,national ,emergency relating to ,fentanyl ,trafficking #fhaa4 ,finding2 policy 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that international trafficking of fentanyl1 fentanyl precursors1 or other related opioids constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security1 foreign policy1 and economy of the ,united ,states1 and is a national emergency4 7b7 ,policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states to apply economic and other financial sanctions to those who engage in the international trafficking of fentanyl1 fentanyl precursors1 or other related opioids to protect the national security1 foreign policy1 and economy of the ,united ,states4 #fhab4 ,use of national emergency authorities2 reporting 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this part4 7b7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken by the executive branch pursuant to this part and any national emergency declared with respect to the trafficking of fentanyl and trade in other illicit drugs1 including-- 7,a7 the issuance of any new or revised regulations1 policies1 or guidance2 7,b7 the imposition of sanctions2 7,c7 the collection of relevant information from outside parties2 7,d7 the issuance or closure of general licenses1 specific licenses1 and statements of licensing policy by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control2 7,e7 a description of any pending enforcement cases2 or 7,f7 the implementation of mitigation procedures4 7#b7 ,form of report ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include the matters required by subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f7 of that paragraph in a classified annex4 #fhac4 ,codification of ,executive order imposing sanctions with respect to foreign persons involved in global illicit drug trade ,united ,states sanctions provided for in ,executive ,order #adjei 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved in the global illicit drug trade71 and any amendments to or directives issued pursuant to such ,executive order before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall remain in effect4 #fhad4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 with respect to any foreign person the ,president determines-- 7#a7 is knowingly involved in the significant trafficking of fentanyl1 fentanyl precursors1 or other related opioids1 including such trafficking by a transnational criminal organization2 or 7#b7 otherwise is knowingly involved in significant activities of a transnational criminal organization relating to the trafficking of fentanyl1 fentanyl precursors1 or other related opioids4 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the ,president may1 pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of a foreign person described in subsection 7a7 if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken by the executive branch with respect to the foreign persons identified under subsection 7a74 #fhae4 ,penalties2 waivers2 exceptions 7a7 ,penalties ,a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this part or any regulation1 license1 or order issued to carry out this part shall be subject to the penalties set forth in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 to the same extent as a person that commits an unlawful act described in subsection 7a7 of that section4 7b7 ,national security waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions under this part with respect to a foreign person if the ,president determines that the waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,this part 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 7#b7 ,exception for compliance with international obligations and law enforcement activities ,sanctions under this part shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary-- 7,a7 to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success on ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist law enforcement activity of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,humanitarian exemption ,the ,president may not impose sanctions under this part with respect to any person for conducting or facilitating a transaction for the sale of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 or medical devices or for the provision of humanitarian assistance4 #fhaf4 ,treatment of forfeited property of transnational criminal organizations 7a7 ,transfer of forfeited property to forfeiture funds 7#a7 ,in general ,any covered forfeited property shall be deposited into the ,department of the ,treasury ,forfeiture ,fund established under section #igje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or the ,department of ,justice ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund established under section #ebd7;c7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any deposits made under paragraph 7#a7 during the #ahj-;day period preceding submission of the report4 7#c7 ,covered forfeited property defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered forfeited property means property-- 7,a7 forfeited to the ,united ,states under chapter #df or section #aifc of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 that belonged to or was possessed by an individual affiliated with or connected to a transnational criminal organization subject to sanctions under-- 7i7 this part2 7ii7 the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq472 or 7iii7 ,executive ,order #adjei 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to imposing sanctions on foreign persons involved in the global illicit drug trade74 7b7 ,blocked assets under ,terrorism ,risk ,insurance ,act of #bjjb ,nothing in this part affects the treatment of blocked assets of a terrorist party described in subsection 7a7 of section #bja of the ,terrorism ,risk ,insurance ,act of #bjjb 7#bh ,u4,s4,c4 #afaj note74 ,,ii ,other ,matters #fhba4 ,ten-year statute of limitations for violations of sanctions 7a7 ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act ,section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,statute of limitations 7#a7 ,time for commencing proceedings 7,a7 ,in general ,an action1 suit1 or proceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine1 penalty1 or forfeiture1 pecuniary or otherwise1 under this section shall not be entertained unless commenced within ten years after the latest date of the violation upon which the civil fine1 penalty1 or forfeiture is based4 7,b7 ,commencement ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the commencement of an action1 suit1 or proceeding includes the issuance of a pre-penalty notice or finding of violation4 7#b7 ,time for indictment ,no person shall be prosecuted1 tried1 or punished for any offense under subsection 7c7 unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within ten years after the latest date of the violation upon which the indictment or information is based4 4 7b7 ,trading with the ,enemy ,act ,section #af of the ,trading with the ,enemy ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dcae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,statute of limitations 7#a7 ,time for commencing proceedings 7,a7 ,in general ,an action1 suit1 or proceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine1 penalty1 or forfeiture1 pecuniary or otherwise1 under this section shall not be entertained unless commenced within ten years after the latest date of the violation upon which the civil fine1 penalty1 or forfeiture is based4 7,b7 ,commencement ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the commencement of an action1 suit1 or proceeding includes the issuance of a pre-penalty notice or finding of violation4 7#b7 ,time for indictment ,no person shall be prosecuted1 tried1 or punished for any offense under subsection 7a7 unless the indictment is found or the information is instituted within ten years after the latest date of the violation upon which the indictment or information is based4 4 #fhbb4 ,classified report and briefing on staffing of ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report and briefing on the staffing of the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control1 disaggregated by staffing dedicated to each sanctions program and each country or issue4 #fhbc4 ,report on drug transportation routes and use of vessels with mislabeled cargo ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in conjunction with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report and briefing on efforts to target drug transportation routes and modalities1 including an assessment of the prevalence of false cargo labeling and shipment of precursor chemicals without accurate tracking of the customers purchasing the chemicals4 #fhbd4 ,report on actions of ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to persons involved in fentanyl supply chain ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 in conjunction with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a classified report and briefing on actions taken by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to persons involved in the shipment of fentanyl1 fentanyl analogues1 fentanyl precursors1 precursors for fentanyl analogues1 and equipment for the manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills4 ,b ,anti-,money ,laundering ,matters #fhca4 ,designation of illicit fentanyl transactions of sanctioned persons as of primary money laundering concern ,subtitle ,a of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaa et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #gbac the following3 #gbac;,a4 ,designation of transactions of sanctioned persons as of primary money laundering concern 7a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary of the ,treasury determines that reasonable grounds exist for concluding that one or more financial institutions operating outside of the ,united ,states1 #a or more classes of transactions within1 or involving1 a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states1 or #a or more types of accounts within1 or involving1 a jurisdiction outside of the ,united ,states1 is of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury may1 by order1 regulation1 or otherwise as permitted by law-- 7#a7 require domestic financial institutions and domestic financial agencies to take #a or more of the special measures provided for in section #igad7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ecah;,a note72 or 7#b7 prohibit1 or impose conditions upon1 certain transmittals of funds 7to be defined by the ,secretary7 by any domestic financial institution or domestic financial agency1 if such transmittal of funds involves any such institution1 class of transaction1 or type of accounts4 7b7 ,classified information ,in any judicial review of a finding of the existence of a primary money laundering concern1 or of the requirement for #a or more special measures with respect to a primary money laundering concern made under this section1 if the designation or imposition1 or both1 were based on classified information 7as defined in section #a7;a7 of the ,classified ,information ,procedures ,act 7#ah ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4771 such information may be submitted by the ,secretary to the reviewing court ex parte and in camera4 ,this subsection does not confer or imply any right to judicial review of any finding made or any requirement imposed under this section4 7c7 ,availability of information ,the exemptions from1 and prohibitions on1 search and disclosure referred to in section #igad7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ecah;,a note7 shall apply to any report or record of report filed pursuant to a requirement imposed under subsection 7a74 ,for purposes of section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 this subsection shall be considered a statute described in subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 of that section4 7d7 ,penalties ,the penalties referred to in section #igad7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ecah;,a note7 shall apply to violations of any order1 regulation1 special measure1 or other requirement imposed under subsection 7a71 in the same manner and to the same extent as described in such section #igad7;d74 7e7 ,injunctions ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may bring a civil action to enjoin a violation of any order1 regulation1 special measure1 or other requirement imposed under subsection 7a7 in the same manner and to the same extent as described in section #igad7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #ecah;,a note74 4 #fhcb4 ,treatment of transnational criminal organizations in suspicious transactions reports of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network 7a7 ,filing instructions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,financial ,crimes ,enforcement ,network shall issue guidance or instructions to ,united ,states financial institutions for filing reports on suspicious transactions required by section #ajaj4cbj of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 related to suspected fentanyl trafficking by transnational criminal organizations4 7b7 ,prioritization of reports relating to fentanyl trafficking or transnational criminal organizations ,the ,director shall prioritize research into reports described in subsection 7a7 that indicate a connection to trafficking of fentanyl or related synthetic opioids or financing of suspected transnational criminal organizations4 #fhcc4 ,report on trade-based money laundering in trade with ,mexico1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and ,burma 7a7 ,in general ,in the first update to the national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms of illicit finance submitted to ,congress after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall include a report on trade-based money laundering originating in ,mexico or the ,people's ,republic of ,china and involving ,burma4 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms of illicit finance means the national strategy for combating the financing of terrorism and related forms of illicit finance required by section #bfa of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dd2 #aca ,stat4 #icd71 as amended by section #fejf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bdbh74 ,c ,exception ,relating to ,importation of ,goods #fhda4 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,the authority or a requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under this title shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7b7 ,good defined ,in this section1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 ,,lxxviii ,military construction and general provisions ,b ,military housing ,,iii ,other housing matters #ghea4 ,report on plan to replace houses at ,fort ,leonard ,wood ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to ,congress an unclassified report on the plan of the ,army to replace all #a1adb houses at ,fort ,leonard ,wood that the ,army has designated as being in need of repair4 ,d ,other matters #ghha4 ,study on impact on members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents of construction projects that affect quality of life 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a study1 through the use of an independent and objective organization outside the ,department of ,defense1 on the correlation between military construction projects and facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization projects at installations of the ,department of ,defense that affect the quality of life of members of the ,armed ,forces and their dependents and the following3 7#a7 ,retention of members of the ,armed ,forces on active duty4 7#b7 ,physical health of members of the ,armed ,forces1 including an identification of whether the age1 condition1 and deferred maintenance of a dormitory or barracks is in any way related to the frequency of sexual assaults and other crimes at installations of the ,department4 7#c7 ,mental health of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year 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 ,representatives a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #ghhb4 ,modification of pilot program on establishment of account for reimbursement for use of testing facilities at installations of the ,department of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhfb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #igga note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking testing and inserting ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base 7,,mrtfb72 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 have ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base facilities1 after construct2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,oversight of funds 7#a7 ,use of amounts ,the commander of an installation selected to participate in the pilot program may obligate or expend amounts reimbursed under the pilot program for projects at the installation4 7#b7 ,designation of maintenance costs 7,a7 ,in general ,the commander of an installation selected to participate in the pilot program may designate the appropriate amount of maintenance costs to be charged to users of ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base facilities under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,use of maintenance cost reimbursements ,maintenance cost reimbursements under subparagraph 7,a7 for an installation may be used either singly or in combination with appropriated funds to satisfy the costs of maintenance projects at the installation4 7#c7 ,oversight ,the commander of an installation selected for the pilot program shall have direct oversight over amounts reimbursed to the installation under the pilot program for ,facility1 ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection 7e73 7e7 ,no reduction of appropriation ,in order to allow full assessment of the viability of the pilot program1 appropriations to installations selected to participate in the pilot program for ,facility1 ,sustainment1 ,restoration1 and ,modernization shall not be reduced on the basis of participation in the pilot program or usage of the pilot program reimbursements and realized reimbursements from customers under the pilot program shall not be used as a basis for reduction of such appropriations4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f7 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,december #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #a1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,section header ,the header for such section is amended to read as follows3 #bhfb4 ,pilot program to augment appropriated amounts with maintenance reimbursements from ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base users at installations of the ,department of the ,air ,force 4 7#b7 ,table of ,contents ,the table of contents for the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 and the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha7 are each amended by striking the item relating to section #bhfb and inserting the following new item3 ,sec4 #bhfb4 ,pilot program to augment appropriated amounts with maintenance reimbursements from ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base users at installations of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 4 ,,lxxxi ,department of ,energy national security programs ,d ,other matters #hada4 ,accelerating ,deployment of ,versatile1 ,advanced ,nuclear for ,clean ,energy 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,accelerating ,deployment of ,versatile1 ,advanced ,nuclear for ,clean ,energy ,act of #bjbc or the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,accident tolerant fuel ,the term accident tolerant fuel has the meaning given the term in section #ajg7;a7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eegg74 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,advanced nuclear fuel ,the term advanced nuclear fuel means-- 7,a7 advanced nuclear reactor fuel2 and 7,b7 accident tolerant fuel4 7#d7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci74 7#e7 ,advanced nuclear reactor fuel ,the term advanced nuclear reactor fuel has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci74 7#f7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#g7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#h7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#i7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7c7 ,international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities 7#a7 ,coordination 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall-- 7i7 coordinate all work of the ,commission relating to-- 7,i7 nuclear reactor import and export licensing2 and 7,,ii7 international regulatory cooperation and assistance relating to nuclear reactors1 including with countries that are members of-- 7aa7 the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development2 or 7bb7 the ,nuclear ,energy ,agency2 and 7ii7 support interagency and international coordination with respect to-- 7,i7 the consideration of international technical standards to establish the licensing and regulatory basis to assist the design1 construction1 and operation of nuclear systems2 7,,ii7 efforts to help build competent nuclear regulatory organizations and legal frameworks in countries seeking to develop nuclear power2 and 7,,iii7 exchange programs and training provided1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 to other countries relating to nuclear regulation and oversight to improve nuclear technology licensing1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,exchange programs and training ,with respect to the exchange programs and training described in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iii71 the ,commission shall coordinate1 as applicable1 with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7iii7 ,national ,laboratories2 7iv7 the private sector2 and 7v7 institutions of higher education4 7#b7 ,authority ,to establish branch ,the ,commission may establish within the ,office of ,international ,programs a branch1 to be known as the ,international ,nuclear ,reactor ,export and ,innovation ,branch1 to carry out such international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities as the ,commission determines to be appropriate and within the mission of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,exclusion of international activities from the fee base 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities ,the ,commission shall identify in the annual budget justification international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in subsection 7c77#a7 of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc4 2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 ,costs for international nuclear reactor export and innovation activities described in subsection 7c77#a7 of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc4 4 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the ,commission shall coordinate all international activities under this subsection with the ,secretary of ,state and other applicable agencies1 as appropriate4 7#e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection alters the authority of the ,commission to license and regulate the civilian use of radioactive materials4 7d7 ,denial of certain domestic licenses for national security purposes 7#a7 ,definition of covered fuel ,in this subsection1 the term covered fuel means enriched uranium that is fabricated into fuel assemblies for nuclear reactors by an entity that-- 7,a7 is owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,b7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,prohibition on unlicensed possession or ownership of covered fuel ,unless specifically authorized by the ,commission in a license issued under section #ec of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgc7 and part #gj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 no person subject to the jurisdiction of the ,commission may possess or own covered fuel4 7#c7 ,license ,to possess or own covered fuel 7,a7 ,consultation required prior to issuance ,the ,commission shall not issue a license to possess or own covered fuel under section #ec of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjgc7 and part #gj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 unless the ,commission has first consulted with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state before issuing the license4 7,b7 ,prohibition on issuance of license 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7iii71 a license to possess or own covered fuel shall not be issued if the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state make the determination described in clause 7ii77,i77aa74 7ii7 ,determination 7,i7 ,in general ,the determination referred to in clause 7i7 is a determination that possession or ownership1 as applicable1 of covered fuel-- 7aa7 poses a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states1 including because of an adverse impact on the physical and economic security of the ,united ,states2 or 7bb7 does not pose a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7,,ii7 ,joint determination ,a determination described in subclause 7,i7 shall be jointly made by the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state4 7,,iii7 ,timeline 7aa7 ,notice of application ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,commission receives an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel1 the ,commission shall notify the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state of the application4 7bb7 ,determination ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state shall have a period of #ahj days1 beginning on the date on which the ,commission notifies the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state under item 7aa7 of an application for a license to possess or own covered fuel1 in which to make the determination described in subclause 7,i74 7cc7 ,commission notification ,on making the determination described in subclause 7,i71 the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state shall immediately notify the ,commission4 7dd7 ,congressional notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state notify the ,commission under item 7cc71 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives of the determination4 7ee7 ,public notice ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,commission notifies ,congress under item 7dd7 of a determination made under subclause 7,i71 the ,commission shall make that determination publicly available4 7iii7 ,effect of no determination ,the ,commission shall not issue a license if the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,state have not made a determination described in clause 7ii74 7#d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection alters any treaty or international agreement in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act or that enters into force after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,export license requirements 7#a7 ,definition of low-,enriched uranium ,in this subsection1 the term low-enriched uranium means uranium enriched to less than #bj percent of the uranium-#bce isotope4 7#b7 ,requirement ,the ,commission shall not issue an export license for the transfer of any item described in paragraph 7#d7 to a country described in paragraph 7#c7 unless the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and any other relevant agencies1 makes a determination that such transfer will not be inimical to the common defense and security of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,countries described ,a country referred to in paragraph 7#b7 is a country that-- 7,a7 has not concluded and ratified an ,additional ,protocol to its safeguards agreement with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 or 7,b7 has not ratified or acceded to the amendment to the ,convention on the ,physical ,protection of ,nuclear ,material1 adopted at ,vienna ,october #bf1 #aigi1 and opened for signature at ,new ,york ,march #c1 #aihj 7,,tias #aajhj71 described in the information circular of the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency numbered ,,infcirc_/#bgd_/,rev4#a_/,mod4#a and dated ,may #i1 #bjaf 7,,tias #af-ejh74 7#d7 ,items described ,an item referred to in paragraph 7#b7 includes-- 7,a7 unirradiated nuclear fuel containing special nuclear material 7as defined in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad771 excluding low-enriched uranium2 7,b7 a nuclear reactor that uses nuclear fuel described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 any plant or component listed in ,appendix ,i to part #aaj of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 that is involved in-- 7i7 the reprocessing of irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements2 7ii7 the separation of plutonium2 or 7iii7 the separation of the uranium-#bcc isotope4 7#e7 ,notification ,if the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and any other relevant agencies1 makes a determination1 in accordance with applicable laws and regulations1 under paragraph 7#b7 that the transfer of any item described in paragraph 7#d7 to a country described in paragraph 7#c7 will not be inimical to the common defense and security of the ,united ,states1 the ,commission shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7f7 ,fees for advanced nuclear reactor application review 7#a7 ,definitions ,section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#c71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#ab71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 and 7#ba71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,advanced nuclear reactor applicant ,the term advanced nuclear reactor applicant means an entity that has submitted to the ,commission an application to receive a license for an advanced nuclear reactor under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#d7 ,advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicant ,the term advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicant means an entity that has submitted to the ,commission a licensing project plan for the purposes of submitting a future application to receive a license for an advanced nuclear reactor under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 7#e7 ,agency support ,the term agency support means the resources of the ,commission that are located in executive1 administrative1 and other support offices of the ,commission1 as described in the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbc ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document74 2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#aa7 ,hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program ,the term hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program means the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7,a7 the full-time equivalent rate 7within the meaning of the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbc ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document77 for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program 7as determined by the ,commission7 for a fiscal year2 by 7,b7 the productive hours assumption for that fiscal year1 determined in accordance with the formula established in the document referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 7or a successor document74 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#ac7 ,mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program ,the term mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program means the resources of the ,commission that are allocated to the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program 7as determined by the ,commission7 to perform core work activities committed to fulfilling the mission of the ,commission1 as described in the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbc ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document74 7#ad7 ,mission-indirect program support ,the term mission-indirect program support means the resources of the ,commission that support the core mission-direct activities for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program of the ,commission 7as determined by the ,commission71 as described in the document of the ,commission entitled ,,fy #bjbc ,final ,fee ,rule ,work ,papers 7or a successor document74 4 7#b7 ,excluded activities ,section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77#a77;,b77 7as amended by subsection 7c77#c77;,a77ii77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,the total costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support that1 under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 may not be included in the hourly rate charged for fees assessed to advanced nuclear reactor applicants4 7vi7 ,the total costs of mission-indirect program support and agency support that1 under paragraph 7#b77;,c71 may not be included in the hourly rate charged for fees assessed to advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants4 4 7#c7 ,fees for service or thing of value ,section #ajb7;b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,fees for service or thing of value 7,a7 ,in general ,in accordance with section #igja of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commission shall assess and collect fees from any person who receives a service or thing of value from the ,commission to cover the costs to the ,commission of providing the service or thing of value4 7,b7 ,advanced nuclear reactor applicants ,the hourly rate charged for fees assessed to advanced nuclear reactor applicants under this paragraph relating to the review of a submitted application described in section #c7a7 shall not exceed the hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program4 7,c7 ,advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants ,the hourly rate charged for fees assessed to advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicants under this paragraph relating to the review of submitted materials as described in the licensing project plan of an advanced nuclear reactor pre-applicant shall not exceed the hourly rate for mission-direct program salaries and benefits for the ,nuclear ,reactor ,safety ,program4 4 7#d7 ,sunset ,section #ajb of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,cessation of effectiveness ,paragraphs 7#a77;,b77vi7 and 7#b77;,c7 of subsection 7b7 shall cease to be effective on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 4 7#e7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this subsection shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7g7 ,advanced nuclear reactor prizes ,section #ajc of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eega7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,prizes for advanced nuclear reactor licensing 7#a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a non-,federal entity2 and 7,b7 the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority4 7#b7 ,prize for advanced nuclear reactor licensing 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afi of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbji7 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary is authorized to make1 with respect to each award category described in subparagraph 7,c71 an award in an amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 to the first eligible entity-- 7i7 to which the ,commission issues an operating license for an advanced nuclear reactor under part #ej of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 for which an application has not been approved by the ,commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection2 or 7ii7 for which the ,commission makes a finding described in section #eb4ajc7;g7 of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 with respect to a combined license for an advanced nuclear reactor-- 7,i7 that is issued under subpart ,c of part #eb of that title 7or successor regulations72 and 7,,ii7 for which an application has not been approved by the ,commission as of the date of enactment of this subsection4 7,b7 ,amount of award ,an award under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in an amount equal to the total amount assessed by the ,commission and collected under section #ajb7;b77#b7 from the eligible entity receiving the award for costs relating to the issuance of the license described in that subparagraph1 including1 as applicable1 costs relating to the issuance of an associated construction permit described in section #ej4bc of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 or early site permit 7as defined in section #eb4a of that title 7or successor regulations774 7,c7 ,award categories ,an award under subparagraph 7,a7 may be made for-- 7i7 the first advanced nuclear reactor for which the ,commission-- 7,i7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,,ii7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7ii7 an advanced nuclear reactor that-- 7,i7 uses isotopes derived from spent nuclear fuel 7as defined in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja77 or depleted uranium as fuel for the advanced nuclear reactor2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7iii7 an advanced nuclear reactor that-- 7,i7 is a nuclear integrated energy system-- 7aa7 that is composed of #b or more co-located or jointly operated subsystems of energy generation1 energy storage1 or other technologies2 7bb7 in which not fewer than #a subsystem described in item 7aa7 is a nuclear energy system2 and 7cc7 the purpose of which is-- 7,,aa7 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in both the power and nonpower sectors2 and 7,,bb7 to maximize energy production and efficiency2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 7iv7 an advanced reactor that-- 7,i7 operates flexibly to generate electricity or high temperature process heat for nonelectric applications2 and 7,,ii7 is the first advanced nuclear reactor described in subclause 7,i7 for which the ,commission-- 7aa7 issues a license in accordance with clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7bb7 makes a finding in accordance with clause 7ii7 of that subparagraph2 and 7v7 the first advanced nuclear reactor for which the ,commission grants approval to load nuclear fuel pursuant to the technology-inclusive regulatory framework established under subsection 7a77#d74 7#c7 ,federal funding limitations 7,a7 ,exclusion of ,,tva funds ,in this paragraph1 the term ,federal funds does not include funds received under the power program of the ,tennessee ,valley ,authority4 7,b7 ,limitation on amounts expended ,an award under this subsection shall not exceed the total amount expended 7excluding any expenditures made with ,federal funds received for the applicable project and an amount equal to the minimum cost-share required under section #ihh of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afceb77 by the eligible entity receiving the award for licensing costs relating to the project for which the award is made4 7,c7 ,repayment and dividends not required ,notwithstanding section #iajd7;a77#d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 an eligible entity that receives an award under this subsection shall not be required-- 7i7 to repay that award or any part of that award2 or 7ii7 to pay a dividend1 interest1 or other similar payment based on the sum of that award4 4 7h7 ,report on unique licensing considerations relating to the use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report 7referred to in this subsection as the report7 addressing any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to-- 7,a7 the flexible operation of nuclear reactors1 such as ramping power output and switching between electricity generation and nonelectric applications2 7,b7 the use of advanced nuclear reactors exclusively for nonelectric applications2 and 7,c7 the colocation of nuclear reactors with industrial plants or other facilities4 7#b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report1 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7,c7 technology developers2 7,d7 the industrial1 chemical1 and medical sectors2 7,e7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,f7 other public stakeholders4 7#c7 ,contents 7,a7 ,in general ,the report shall describe-- 7i7 any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a71 including1 with respect to the nonelectric applications referred to in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of that paragraph1 any licensing issues or requirements relating to the use of nuclear energy in-- 7,i7 hydrogen or other liquid and gaseous fuel or chemical production2 7,,ii7 water desalination and wastewater treatment2 7,,iii7 heat for industrial processes2 7,,iv7 district heating2 7,v7 energy storage2 7,,vi7 industrial or medical isotope production2 and 7,,vii7 other applications1 as identified by the ,commission2 7ii7 options for addressing those issues or requirements-- 7,i7 within the existing regulatory framework of the ,commission2 7,,ii7 as part of the technology-inclusive regulatory framework required under subsection 7a77#d7 of section #ajc of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 or described in the report required under subsection 7e7 of that section 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eege72 or 7,,iii7 through a new rulemaking2 and 7iii7 the extent to which ,commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report4 7,b7 ,cost estimates1 budgets1 and timeframes ,the report shall include cost estimates1 proposed budgets1 and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance in the licensing of nuclear reactors for nonelectric applications4 7i7 ,enabling preparations for the demonstration of advanced nuclear reactors on ,department of ,energy sites or critical national security infrastructure sites 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;b77#a77;,b77 7as amended by subsection 7f77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 ,costs for-- 7,i7 activities to review and approve or disapprove an application for an early site permit 7as defined in section #eb4a of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a ,department of ,energy site or critical national security infrastructure 7as defined in section #cbg7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agbb77 site2 and 7,,ii7 pre-application activities relating to an early site permit 7as defined in section #eb4a of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 to demonstrate an advanced nuclear reactor on a ,department of ,energy site or critical national security infrastructure 7as defined in section #cbg7;d7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #agbb77 site4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbd4 7j7 ,clarification on fusion regulation ,section #ajc7;a77#d7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,not later and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,not later 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exclusion of fusion reactors ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term advanced reactor applicant does not include an applicant seeking a license for a fusion reactor4 4 7k7 ,regulatory issues for nuclear facilities at brownfield sites 7#a7 ,definitions 7,a7 ,brownfield site ,the term brownfield site has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7,b7 ,production facility ,the term production facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7,c7 ,retired fossil fuel site ,the term retired fossil fuel site means the site of #a or more fossil fuel electric generation facilities that are retired or scheduled to retire1 including multi-unit facilities that are partially shut down4 7,d7 ,utilization facility ,the term utilization facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7#b7 ,identification of regulatory issues 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall evaluate the extent to which modification of regulations1 guidance1 or policy is needed to enable timely licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites4 7,b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall consider how licensing reviews for production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites may be expedited by considering matters relating to siting and operating a production facility or a utilization facility at or near a retired fossil fuel site to support-- 7i7 the reuse of existing site infrastructure1 including-- 7,i7 electric switchyard components and transmission infrastructure2 7,,ii7 heat-sink components2 7,,iii7 steam cycle components2 7,,iv7 roads2 7,v7 railroad access2 and 7,,vi7 water availability2 7ii7 the use of early site permits2 7iii7 the utilization of plant parameter envelopes or similar standardized site parameters on a portion of a larger site2 and 7iv7 the use of a standardized application for similar sites4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing any regulations1 guidance1 and policies identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,licensing 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall-- 7i7 develop and implement strategies to enable timely licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites1 including retired fossil fuel sites2 or 7ii7 initiate a rulemaking to enable timely licensing reviews for1 and to support the oversight of1 of production facilities or utilization facilities at brownfield sites1 including retired fossil fuel sites4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 consistent with the mission of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall consider matters relating to-- 7i7 the use of existing site infrastructure2 7ii7 existing emergency preparedness organizations and planning2 7iii7 the availability of historical site-specific environmental data2 7iv7 previously approved environmental reviews required by the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7v7 activities associated with the potential decommissioning of facilities or decontamination and remediation at brownfield sites2 and 7vi7 community engagement and historical experience with energy production4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the actions taken by the ,commission under paragraph 7#c74 7l7 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ade of subtitle ,,iv of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adeab4 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,brownfield site ,the term brownfield site has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7#b7 ,production facility ,the term production facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7#c7 ,retired ,fossil ,fuel ,site ,the term retired fossil fuel site means the site of #a or more fossil fuel electric generation facilities that are retired or scheduled to retire1 including multi-unit facilities that are partially shut down4 7#d7 ,utilization facility ,the term utilization facility has the meaning given the term in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad74 7b7 ,authority ,the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission may provide technical assistance to1 make grants to1 enter into contracts with1 or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or entities in the ,appalachian region for projects and activities-- 7#a7 to conduct research and analysis regarding the economic impact of siting1 constructing1 and operating a production facility or a utilization facility at a brownfield site1 including a retired fossil fuel site2 7#b7 to assist with workforce training or retraining to perform activities relating to the siting and operation of a production facility or a utilization facility at a brownfield site1 including a retired fossil fuel site2 and 7#c7 to engage with the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 the ,department of ,energy1 and other ,federal agencies with expertise in civil nuclear energy4 7c7 ,limitation on available amounts ,of the cost of any project or activity eligible for a grant under this section-- 7#a7 except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 not more than #ej percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section2 7#b7 in the case of a project or activity to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section #adebf1 not more than #hj percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section2 and 7#c7 in the case of a project or activity to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk county designation is in effect under section #adebf1 not more than #gj percent may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section4 7d7 ,sources of assistance ,subject to subsection 7c71 a grant provided under this section may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section1 in combination with amounts made available-- 7#a7 under any other ,federal program2 or 7#b7 from any other source4 7e7 ,federal share ,notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the ,federal share under any other ,federal program1 amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that ,federal share1 as the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission determines to be appropriate4 4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #adgjc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7a71 #e1jjj1jjj may be used to carry out section #adeab for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbf4 4 7#c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for subchapter ,i of chapter #ade of subtitle ,,iv of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #adeaa and inserting the following3 #adeaa4 ,appalachian regional energy hub initiative4#adeab4 ,appalachian ,regional ,commission nuclear energy development4 4 7m7 ,foreign ownership 7#a7 ,in general ,the prohibitions against issuing certain licenses for utilization facilities to certain corporations and other entities described in the second sentence of section #ajc d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc7;d77 and the second sentence of section #ajd d4 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7;d77 shall not apply to an entity described in paragraph 7#b7 if the ,commission determines that issuance of the applicable license to that entity is not inimical to-- 7,a7 the common defense and security2 or 7,b7 the health and safety of the public4 7#b7 ,entities described 7,a7 ,in general ,an entity referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a corporation or other entity that is owned1 controlled1 or dominated by-- 7i7 the government of-- 7,i7 a country that is a member of the ,organisation for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development on the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to subparagraph 7,b72 or 7,,ii7 the ,republic of ,india2 7ii7 a corporation that is incorporated in a country described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i72 or 7iii7 an alien who is a national of a country described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i74 7,b7 ,exclusion ,an entity described in subparagraph 7,a77i77,i7 is not an entity referred to in paragraph 7#a71 and paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to that entity1 if1 on the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 the entity 7or any department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the entity7 is a person subject to sanctions under section #bca of the ,countering ,america's ,adversaries ,through ,sanctions ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iebe72 or 7ii7 any citizen of the entity1 or any entity organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the entity1 is a person subject to sanctions under that section4 7#c7 ,technical amendment ,section #ajc d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacc7;d77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking any any and inserting any4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection affects the requirements of section #gba of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe74 7n7 ,extension of the ,price-,anderson ,act 7#a7 ,extension ,section #agj of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7 7commonly known as the ,price-,anderson ,act7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe each place it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjde4 7#b7 ,liability ,section #agj of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7 7commonly known as the ,price-,anderson ,act7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection d4 7#e71 by striking #ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 in subsection e4 7#d71 by striking #ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,report ,section #agj p4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbaj7p77 7commonly known as the ,price-,anderson ,act7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjba and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjda4 7#d7 ,definition of nuclear incident ,section #aa q4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7q77 is amended1 in the second proviso1 by striking if such occurrence and all that follows through ,united ,states3 and inserting a colon4 7o7 ,report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report 7referred to in this subsection as the report7 on manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications4 7#b7 ,stakeholder input ,in developing the report1 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 the nuclear energy industry2 7,c7 ,national ,laboratories2 7,d7 institutions of higher education2 7,e7 nuclear and manufacturing technology developers2 7,f7 the manufacturing and construction industries1 including manufacturing and construction companies with operating facilities in the ,united ,states2 7,g7 standards development organizations2 7,h7 labor unions2 7,i7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,j7 other public stakeholders4 7#c7 ,contents 7,a7 ,in general ,the report shall-- 7i7 examine any unique licensing issues or requirements relating to the use of innovative-- 7,i7 advanced manufacturing processes2 7,,ii7 advanced construction techniques2 and 7,,iii7 rapid improvement or iterative innovation processes2 7ii7 examine-- 7,i7 the requirements for nuclear-grade components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications2 7,,ii7 opportunities to use standard materials1 parts1 or components in manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications2 7,,iii7 opportunities to use standard materials that are in compliance with existing codes to provide acceptable approaches to support or encapsulate new materials that do not yet have applicable codes2 and 7,,iv7 requirements relating to the transport of a fueled advanced nuclear reactor core from a manufacturing licensee to a licensee that holds a license to construct and operate a facility at a particular site2 7iii7 identify any safety aspects of innovative advanced manufacturing processes and advanced construction techniques that are not addressed by existing codes and standards1 so that generic guidance may be updated or created1 as necessary2 7iv7 identify options for addressing the issues1 requirements1 and opportunities examined under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7-- 7,i7 within the existing regulatory framework2 or 7,,ii7 through a new rulemaking2 7v7 identify how addressing the issues1 requirements1 and opportunities examined under clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 will impact opportunities for domestic nuclear manufacturing and construction developers2 and 7vi7 describe the extent to which ,commission action is needed to implement any matter described in the report4 7,b7 ,cost estimates1 budgets1 and timeframes ,the report shall include cost estimates1 proposed budgets1 and proposed timeframes for implementing risk-informed and performance-based regulatory guidance for manufacturing and construction for nuclear energy applications4 7p7 ,nuclear energy traineeship ,section #cac of division ,c of the ,omnibus ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgd;a71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,nuclear ,regulatory2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and subsection 7c7 after paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 7#b7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7#c7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#d7 ,national ,laboratory ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b774 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking ,nuclear ,regulatory2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,nuclear energy traineeship subprogram 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commission shall establish1 as a subprogram of the ,program1 a nuclear energy traineeship subprogram under which the ,commission1 in coordination with institutions of higher education and trade schools1 shall competitively award traineeships that provide focused training to meet critical mission needs of the ,commission and nuclear workforce needs1 including needs relating to the nuclear tradecraft workforce4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the nuclear energy traineeship subprogram described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,commission shall-- 7,a7 coordinate with the ,secretary of ,energy to prioritize the funding of traineeships that focus on-- 7i7 nuclear workforce needs2 and 7ii7 critical mission needs of the ,commission2 7,b7 encourage appropriate partnerships among-- 7i7 ,national ,laboratories2 7ii7 institutions of higher education2 7iii7 trade schools2 7iv7 the nuclear energy industry2 and 7v7 other entities1 as the ,commission determines to be appropriate2 and 7,c7 on an annual basis1 evaluate nuclear workforce needs for the purpose of implementing traineeships in focused topical areas that-- 7i7 address the workforce needs of the nuclear energy community2 and 7ii7 support critical mission needs of the ,commission4 4 7q7 ,report on ,commission readiness and capacity to license additional conversion and enrichment capacity to reduce reliance on uranium from ,russia 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the readiness and capacity of the ,commission to license additional conversion and enrichment capacity at existing and new fuel cycle facilities to reduce reliance on nuclear fuel that is recovered1 converted1 enriched1 or fabricated by an entity that-- 7,a7 is owned or controlled by the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,b7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,russian ,federation4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall analyze how the capacity of the ,commission to license additional conversion and enrichment capacity at existing and new fuel cycle facilities may conflict with or restrict the readiness of the ,commission to review advanced nuclear reactor applications4 7r7 ,annual report on the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,high-level radioactive waste ,the term high-level radioactive waste has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja74 7,b7 ,spent nuclear fuel ,the term spent nuclear fuel has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja74 7,c7 ,standard contract ,the term standard contract has the meaning given the term contract in section #ifa4c of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress a report that describes-- 7,a7 the annual and cumulative amount of payments made by the ,united ,states to the holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq47 resulting in financial damages to the holder2 7,b7 the cumulative amount spent by the ,department of ,energy since fiscal year #bjjh to reduce future payments projected to be made by the ,united ,states to any holder of a standard contract due to a partial breach of contract under the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq472 7,c7 the cumulative amount spent by the ,department of ,energy to store1 manage1 and dispose of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the ,united ,states as of the date of the report2 7,d7 the projected lifecycle costs to store1 manage1 transport1 and dispose of the projected inventory of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste in the ,united ,states1 including spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste expected to be generated from existing reactors through #bjej2 7,e7 any mechanisms for better accounting of liabilities for the lifecycle costs of the spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste inventory in the ,united ,states2 7,f7 any recommendations for improving the methods used by the ,department of ,energy for the accounting of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste costs and liabilities2 7,g7 any actions taken in the previous fiscal year by the ,department of ,energy with respect to interim storage2 and 7,h7 any activities taken in the previous fiscal year by the ,department of ,energy to develop and deploy nuclear technologies and fuels that enhance the safe transportation or storage of spent nuclear fuel or high-level radioactive waste1 including technologies to protect against seismic1 flooding1 and other extreme weather events4 7s7 ,authorization of appropriations for superfund actions at abandoned mining sites on ,tribal land 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible non-,,npl site ,the term eligible non-,,npl site means a site-- 7i7 that is not on the ,national ,priorities ,list2 but 7ii7 with respect to which the ,administrator determines that-- 7,i7 the site would be eligible for listing on the ,national ,priorities ,list based on the presence of hazards from contamination at the site1 applying the hazard ranking system described in section #aje7;c7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7;c772 and 7,,ii7 for removal site evaluations1 engineering evaluations_/cost analyses1 remedial planning activities1 remedial investigations and feasibility studies1 and other actions taken pursuant to section #ajd7;b7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd71 the site-- 7aa7 has undergone a pre-,,cercla screening2 and 7bb7 is included in the ,superfund ,enterprise ,management ,system4 7,b7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,c7 ,national ,priorities ,list ,the term ,national ,priorities ,list means the ,national ,priorities ,list developed by the ,president in accordance with section #aje7;a77#h77;,b7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7;a77#h77;,b774 7,d7 ,remedial action2 removal2 response ,the terms remedial action1 removal1 and response have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 7,e7 ,tribal land ,the term ,tribal land has the meaning given the term ,indian country in section #aaea of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjcb1 to remain available until expended-- 7,a7 #ig1jjj1jjj to the ,administrator to carry out this subsection 7except for paragraph 7#d772 and 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj to the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry to carry out paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,uses of amounts ,amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall be used by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 to carry out removal actions on abandoned mine land located on ,tribal land2 7,b7 to carry out response actions1 including removal and remedial planning activities1 removal and remedial studies1 remedial actions1 and other actions taken pursuant to section #ajd7;b7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7;b77 on abandoned mine land located on ,tribal land at-- 7i7 eligible non-,,npl sites2 and 7ii7 sites listed on the ,national ,priorities ,list2 and 7,c7 to make grants under paragraph 7#e74 7#d7 ,health assessments ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry1 in coordination with ,tribal health authorities1 shall perform #a or more health assessments at each eligible non-,,npl site that is located on ,tribal land1 in accordance with section #ajd7;i77#f7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7;i77#f774 7#e7 ,tribal grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may use amounts appropriated under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 to make grants to eligible entities described in subparagraph 7,b7 for the purposes described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,eligible entities described ,an eligible entity referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 the governing body of an ,indian ,tribe2 or 7ii7 a legally established organization of ,indians that-- 7,i7 is controlled1 sanctioned1 or chartered by the governing bodies of #b or more ,indian ,tribes to be served1 or that is democratically elected by the adult members of the ,indian community to be served1 by that organization2 and 7,,ii7 includes the maximum participation of ,indians in all phases of the activities of that organization4 7,c7 ,use of grant funds ,a grant under this paragraph shall be used-- 7i7 in accordance with the second sentence of section #aag7;e77#a7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifag7;e77#a772 7ii7 for obtaining technical assistance in carrying out response actions under clause 7iii72 or 7iii7 for carrying out response actions1 if the ,administrator determines that the ,indian ,tribe has the capability to carry out any or all of those response actions in accordance with the criteria and priorities established pursuant to section #aje7;a77#h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifje7;a77#h774 7,d7 ,applications ,an eligible entity desiring a grant under this paragraph shall submit to the ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,administrator may require4 7,e7 ,limitations ,a grant under this paragraph shall be governed by the rules1 procedures1 and limitations described in section #aag7;e77#b7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifag7;e77#b771 except that-- 7i7 ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency shall be substituted for ,president each place it appears in that section2 and 7ii7 in the first sentence of that section1 under subsection 7s7 of the ,,advance ,act of #bjbc shall be substituted for under this subsection4 7#f7 ,statute of limitations ,if a remedial action described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 is scheduled at an eligible non-,,npl site1 no action may be commenced for damages 7as defined in section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja77 with respect to that eligible non-,,npl site unless the action is commenced within the timeframe provided for such actions with respect to facilities on the ,national ,priorities ,list in the first sentence of the matter following subparagraph 7,b7 of section #aac7;g77#a7 of that ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7;g77#a774 7#g7 ,coordination ,the ,administrator shall coordinate with the ,indian ,tribe on whose land the applicable site is located in-- 7,a7 selecting and prioritizing sites for response actions under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 carrying out those response actions4 7t7 ,development1 qualification1 and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel concepts 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,commission shall establish an initiative to enhance preparedness and coordination with respect to the qualification and licensing of advanced nuclear fuel4 7#b7 ,agency ,coordination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission and the ,secretary of ,energy shall enter into a memorandum of understanding-- 7,a7 to share technical expertise and knowledge through-- 7i7 enabling the testing and demonstration of accident tolerant fuels for existing commercial nuclear reactors and advanced nuclear reactor fuel concepts to be proposed and funded1 in whole or in part1 by the private sector2 7ii7 operating a database to store and share data and knowledge relevant to nuclear science and engineering between ,federal agencies and the private sector2 7iii7 leveraging expertise with respect to safety analysis and research relating to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7iv7 enabling technical staff to actively observe and learn about technologies1 with an emphasis on identification of additional information needed with respect to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7,b7 to ensure that-- 7i7 the ,department of ,energy has sufficient technical expertise to support the timely research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application of advanced nuclear fuel2 7ii7 the ,commission has sufficient technical expertise to support the evaluation of applications for licenses1 permits1 and design certifications and other requests for regulatory approval for advanced nuclear fuel2 7iii7 7,i7 the ,department of ,energy maintains and develops the facilities necessary to enable the timely research1 development1 demonstration1 and commercial application by the civilian nuclear industry of advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7,,ii7 the ,commission has access to the facilities described in subclause 7,i71 as needed2 and 7iv7 the ,commission consults1 as appropriate1 with the modeling and simulation experts at the ,office of ,nuclear ,energy of the ,department of ,energy1 at the ,national ,laboratories1 and within industry fuel vendor teams in cooperative agreements with the ,department of ,energy to leverage physics-based computer modeling and simulation capabilities4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report describing the efforts of the ,commission under paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7i7 an assessment of the preparedness of the ,commission to review and qualify for use-- 7,i7 accident tolerant fuel2 7,,ii7 ceramic cladding materials2 7,,iii7 fuels containing silicon carbide2 7,,iv7 high-assay1 low-enriched uranium fuels2 7,v7 molten-salt based liquid fuels2 7,,vi7 fuels derived from spent nuclear fuel or depleted uranium2 and 7,,vii7 other related fuel concepts1 as determined by the ,commission2 7ii7 activities planned or undertaken under the memorandum of understanding described in paragraph 7#b72 7iii7 an accounting of the areas of research needed with respect to advanced nuclear fuel2 and 7iv7 any other challenges or considerations identified by the ,commission4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in developing the report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall seek input from-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 7ii7 ,national ,laboratories2 7iii7 the nuclear energy industry2 7iv7 technology developers2 7v7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7vi7 other public stakeholders4 7u7 ,commission workforce 7#a7 ,definition of ,chairman ,in this subsection1 the term ,chairman means the ,chairman of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,hiring bonus and appointment authority 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afa d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7;d771 any provision of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aihj 7#id ,stat4 #cehe2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 app471 and any provision of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments and ,general ,schedule classification and pay rates1 the ,chairman may1 subject to the limitations described in subparagraph 7,c71 and without regard to the civil service laws-- 7i7 establish the positions described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 appoint persons to the positions established under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,positions described ,the positions referred to in subparagraph 7,a77i7 are-- 7i7 permanent or term-limited positions with highly specialized scientific1 engineering1 and technical competencies to address a critical licensing or regulatory oversight need for the ,commission1 including-- 7,i7 health physicist2 7,,ii7 reactor operations engineer2 7,,iii7 human factors analyst or engineer2 7,,iv7 risk and reliability analyst or engineer2 7,v7 licensing project manager2 7,,vi7 reactor engineer for severe accidents2 7,,vii7 geotechnical engineer2 7,,viii7 structural engineer2 7,,ix7 reactor systems engineer2 7,x7 reactor engineer2 7,,xi7 radiation scientist2 7,,xii7 seismic engineer2 and 7,,xiii7 electronics engineer2 or 7ii7 permanent or term-limited positions to be filled by exceptionally well-qualified individuals that the ,chairman1 subject to paragraph 7#e71 determines are necessary to fulfill the mission of the ,commission4 7,c7 ,limitations 7i7 ,in general ,appointments under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may be made to not more than-- 7,i7 7aa7 #ae permanent positions described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 during fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7bb7 #aj permanent positions described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 during each fiscal year thereafter2 7,,ii7 7aa7 #ae term-limited positions described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 during fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7bb7 #aj term-limited positions described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 during each fiscal year thereafter2 7,,iii7 7aa7 #ae permanent positions described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 during fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7bb7 #aj permanent positions described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 during each fiscal year thereafter2 and 7,,iv7 7aa7 #ae term-limited positions described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 during fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7bb7 #aj term-limited positions described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 during each fiscal year thereafter4 7ii7 ,term of term-limited appointment ,if a person is appointed to a term-limited position described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 the term of that appointment shall not exceed #d years4 7iii7 ,staff positions ,subject to paragraph 7#e71 appointments made to positions established under this paragraph shall be to a range of staff positions that are of entry1 mid1 and senior levels1 to the extent practicable4 7,d7 ,hiring bonus ,the ,commission may pay a person appointed under subparagraph 7,a7 a #a-time hiring bonus in an amount not to exceed the least of-- 7i7 #be1jjj2 7ii7 the amount equal to #ae percent of the annual rate of basic pay of the employee2 and 7iii7 the amount of the limitation that is applicable for a calendar year under section #ecjg7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,compensation and appointment authority 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #afa d4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7;d771 any provision of ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aihj 7#id ,stat4 #cehe2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 app471 and chapter #ea1 and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chairman1 subject to the limitations described in subparagraph 7,c7 and without regard to the civil service laws1 may-- 7i7 establish and fix the rates of basic pay for the positions described in subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 appoint persons to the positions established under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,positions described ,the positions referred to in subparagraph 7,a77i7 are-- 7i7 positions with highly specialized scientific1 engineering1 and technical competencies to address a critical need for the ,commission1 including-- 7,i7 health physicist2 7,,ii7 reactor operations engineer2 7,,iii7 human factors analyst or engineer2 7,,iv7 risk and reliability analyst or engineer2 7,v7 licensing project manager2 7,,vi7 reactor engineer for severe accidents2 7,,vii7 geotechnical engineer2 7,,viii7 structural engineer2 7,,ix7 reactor systems engineer2 7,x7 reactor engineer2 7,,xi7 radiation scientist2 7,,xii7 seismic engineer2 and 7,,xiii7 electronics engineer2 or 7ii7 positions to be filled by exceptionally well-qualified persons that the ,chairman1 subject to paragraph 7#e71 determines are necessary to fulfill the mission of the ,commission4 7,c7 ,limitations 7i7 ,in general ,the annual rate of basic pay for a position described in subparagraph 7,b7 may not exceed the per annum rate of salary payable for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,number of positions ,appointments under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 may be made to not more than-- 7,i7 #aj positions described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 per fiscal year1 not to exceed a total of #ej positions2 and 7,,ii7 #aj positions described in subparagraph 7,b77ii7 per fiscal year1 not to exceed a total of #ej positions4 7,d7 ,performance bonus 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 an employee may be paid a #a-time performance bonus in an amount not to exceed the least of-- 7,i7 #be1jjj2 7,,ii7 the amount equal to #ae percent of the annual rate of basic pay of the person2 and 7,,iii7 the amount of the limitation that is applicable for a calendar year under section #ecjg7;a77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,performance ,any #a-time performance bonus under clause 7i7 shall be made to a person who demonstrated exceptional performance in the applicable fiscal year1 including-- 7,i7 leading a project team in a timely1 efficient1 and predictable licensing review to enable the safe use of nuclear technology2 7,,ii7 making significant contributions to a timely1 efficient1 and predictable licensing review to enable the safe use of nuclear technology2 7,,iii7 the resolution of novel or first-of-a-kind regulatory issues2 7,,iv7 developing or implementing licensing or regulatory oversight processes to improve the effectiveness of the ,commission2 and 7,v7 other performance1 as determined by the ,chairman1 subject to paragraph 7#e74 7iii7 ,limitations ,the ,commission may pay a #a-time performance bonus under clause 7i7 for not more than #ae persons per fiscal year1 and a person who receives a #a-time performance bonus under that clause may not receive another #a-time performance bonus under that clause for a period of #e years thereafter4 7#d7 ,annual solicitation for ,nuclear ,regulator ,apprenticeship ,network applications ,the ,chairman1 on an annual basis1 shall solicit applications for the ,nuclear ,regulator ,apprenticeship ,network4 7#e7 ,application of merit system principles ,to the maximum extent practicable1 appointments under paragraphs 7#b77;,a7 and 7#c77;,a7 and any #a-time performance bonus under paragraph 7#c77;,d7 shall be made in accordance with the merit system principles set forth in section #bcja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,delegation ,pursuant to ,reorganization ,plan ,no4 #a of #aihj 7#id ,stat4 #cehe2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 app471 the ,chairman shall delegate1 subject to the direction and supervision of the ,chairman1 the authority provided by paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 to the ,executive ,director for ,operations of the ,commission4 7#g7 ,annual report ,the ,commission shall include in the annual budget justification of the ,commission-- 7,a7 information that describes-- 7i7 the total number of and the positions of the persons appointed under the authority provided by paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 the total number of and the positions of the persons paid at the rate determined under the authority provided by paragraph 7#c77;,a72 7iii7 the total number of and the positions of the persons paid a #a-time performance bonus under the authority provided by paragraph 7#c77;,d72 7iv7 how the authority provided by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 is being used1 and has been used during the previous fiscal year1 to address the hiring and retention needs of the ,commission with respect to the positions described in those subsections to which that authority is applicable2 7v7 if the authority provided by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 is not being used1 or has not been used1 the reasons1 including a justification1 for not using that authority2 and 7vi7 the attrition levels with respect to the term-limited appointments made under paragraph 7#b71 including1 with respect to persons leaving a position before completion of the applicable term of service1 the average length of service as a percentage of the term of service2 7,b7 an assessment of-- 7i7 the current critical workforce needs of the ,commission1 including any critical workforce needs that the ,commission anticipates in the subsequent #e fiscal years2 and 7ii7 further skillsets that are or will be needed for the ,commission to fulfill the licensing and oversight responsibilities of the ,commission2 and 7,c7 the plans of the ,commission to assess1 develop1 and implement updated staff performance standards1 training procedures1 and schedules4 7#h7 ,report on attrition and effectiveness ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcb1 the ,commission shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7,a7 describes the attrition levels with respect to the term-limited appointments made under paragraph 7#b71 including1 with respect to persons leaving a position before completion of the applicable term of service1 the average length of service as a percentage of the term of service2 7,b7 provides the views of the ,commission on the effectiveness of the authorities provided by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 in helping the ,commission fulfill the mission of the ,commission2 and 7,c7 makes recommendations with respect to whether the authorities provided by paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 should be continued1 modified1 or discontinued4 7v7 ,commission corporate support funding 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress and make publicly available a report that describes-- 7,a7 the progress on the implementation of section #ajb7;a77#c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#c772 and 7,b7 whether the ,commission is meeting and is expected to meet the total budget authority caps required for corporate support under that section4 7#b7 ,limitation on corporate support costs ,section #ajb7;a77#c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;a77#c77 is amended by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 #cj percent for fiscal year #bjbd and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 7#c7 ,corporate support costs clarification ,paragraph 7#i7 of section #c of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae note2 ,public ,law #aae-dci7 7as redesignated by subsection 7f77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term corporate support costs does not include-- 7i7 costs for rent and utilities relating to any and all space in the ,three ,white ,flint ,north building that is not occupied by the ,commission2 or 7ii7 costs for salaries1 travel1 and other support for the ,office of the ,commission4 4 7w7 ,performance and reporting update ,section #ajb7;c7 of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbae7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #ahj and inserting #ij2 and 7,b7 by striking #ahj and inserting #ij2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,periodic updates to metrics and schedules 7,a7 ,review and assessment ,not less frequently than once every #c years1 the ,commission shall review and assess1 based on the licensing and regulatory activities of the ,commission1 the performance metrics and milestone schedules established under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,revisions ,after each review and assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall revise and improve1 as appropriate1 the performance metrics and milestone schedules described in that subparagraph to provide the most efficient metrics and schedules reasonably achievable4 4 7x7 ,nuclear closure communities 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,community advisory board ,the term community advisory board means a community committee or other advisory organization that aims to foster communication and information exchange between a licensee planning for and involved in decommissioning activities and members of the community that decommissioning activities may affect4 7,b7 ,decommission ,the term decommission has the meaning given the term in section #ej4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,c7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cabb74 7,d7 ,licensee ,the term licensee has the meaning given the term in section #ej4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7,e7 ,nuclear closure community ,the term nuclear closure community means a unit of local government1 including a county1 city1 town1 village1 school district1 or special district1 that has been impacted1 or reasonably demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that it will be impacted1 by a nuclear power plant licensed by the ,commission that-- 7i7 is not co-located with an operating nuclear power plant2 7ii7 is at a site with spent nuclear fuel2 and 7iii7 as of the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,i7 has ceased operations2 or 7,,ii7 has provided a written notification to the ,commission that it will cease operations4 7,f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,commerce for ,economic ,development4 7#b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a grant program to provide grants to eligible recipients-- 7,a7 to assist with economic development in nuclear closure communities2 and 7,b7 to fund community advisory boards in nuclear closure communities4 7#c7 ,requirement ,in carrying out this subsection1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall implement the recommendations described in the report submitted to ,congress under section #ajh of the ,nuclear ,energy ,innovation and ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aae-dci2 #acb ,stat4 #eegg7 entitled ,best ,practices for ,establishment and ,operation of ,local ,community ,advisory ,boards ,associated with ,decommissioning ,activities at ,nuclear ,power ,plants4 7#d7 ,distribution of funds ,the ,secretary shall establish a formula to ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 geographic diversity among grant recipients under this subsection4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary-- 7i7 to carry out paragraph 7#b77;,a71 #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbh2 and 7ii7 to carry out paragraph 7#b77;,b71 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbc through #bjbe4 7,b7 ,availability ,amounts made available under this subsection shall remain available for a period of #e years beginning on the date on which the amounts are made available4 7,c7 ,no offset ,none of the funds made available under this subsection may be used to offset the funding for any other ,federal program4 7y7 ,technical correction ,section #ajd c4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the third sentence and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,limitation on utilization facilities ,the ,commission may issue a license under this section for a utilization facility useful in the conduct of research and development activities of the types specified in section #ca if-- 7,a7 not more than #ge percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale1 other than for research and development or education and training1 of-- 7i7 nonenergy services2 7ii7 energy2 or 7iii7 a combination of nonenergy services and energy2 and 7,b7 not more than #ej percent of the annual costs to the licensee of owning and operating the facility are devoted to the sale of energy4 2 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,commission and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,regulation ,the ,commission 2 and 7#c7 by striking c4 ,the ,commission and inserting the following3 c4 ,research and development activities 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 the ,commission 4 7z7 ,report on engagement with the ,government of ,canada with respect to nuclear waste issues in the ,great ,lakes ,basin ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing any engagement between the ,commission and the ,government of ,canada with respect to nuclear waste issues in the ,great ,lakes ,basin4 7aa7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section affects authorities of the ,department of ,state4 ,f ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbc #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbc4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,,division ,f--,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #fjjb4 ,definitions4,,title ,,lxi--,diplomatic security and consular affairs,sec4 #faja4 ,special hiring authority for passport services4,sec4 #fajb4 ,quarterly report on passport wait times4,sec4 #fajc4 ,passport travel advisories4,sec4 #fajd4 ,strategy to ensure access to passport services for all ,americans4,sec4 #faje4 ,strengthening the ,national ,passport ,information ,center4,sec4 #fajf4 ,strengthening passport customer visibility and transparency4,sec4 #fajg4 ,annual ,office of ,authentications report4,sec4 #fajh4 ,increased accountability in assignment restrictions and reviews4,sec4 #faji4 ,suitability reviews for ,foreign ,service ,institute instructors4,sec4 #faaj4 ,diplomatic security fellowship programs4,,title ,,lxii--,personnel matters,subtitle ,a--,hiring1 promotion1 and development,sec4 #fbja4 ,adjustment to promotion precepts4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,hiring authorities4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,extending paths to service for paid student interns4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,lateral ,entry ,program4,sec4 #fbje4 ,mid-,career ,mentoring ,program4,sec4 #fbjf4 ,report on the ,foreign ,service ,institute's language program 4,sec4 #fbjg4 ,consideration of career civil servants as chiefs of missions4,sec4 #fbjh4 ,civil service rotational program4,sec4 #fbji4 ,reporting requirement on chiefs of mission4,sec4 #fbaj4 ,report on chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission4,sec4 #fbaa4 ,protection of retirement annuity for reemployment by ,department4,sec4 #fbab4 ,efforts to improve retention and prevent retaliation4,sec4 #fbac4 ,national advertising campaign4,sec4 #fbad4 ,expansion of diplomats in residence programs4,subtitle ,b--,pay1 benefits1 and workforce matters,sec4 #fbba4 ,education allowance4,sec4 #fbbb4 ,per diem allowance for newly hired members of the ,foreign ,service4,sec4 #fbbc4 ,improving mental health services for foreign and civil servants4,sec4 #fbbd4 ,emergency back-up care4,sec4 #fbbe4 ,authority to provide services to non-chief of mission personnel4,sec4 #fbbf4 ,exception for government-financed air transportation4,sec4 #fbbg4 ,enhanced authorities to protect locally employed staff during emergencies4,sec4 #fbbh4 ,internet at hardship posts4,sec4 #fbbi4 ,competitive local compensation plan4,sec4 #fbcj4 ,supporting tandem couples in the ,foreign ,service4,sec4 #fbca4 ,accessibility at diplomatic missions4,sec4 #fbcb4 ,report on breastfeeding accommodations overseas4,sec4 #fbcc4 ,determining the effectiveness of knowledge transfers between ,foreign ,service ,officers4,sec4 #fbcd4 ,education allowance for dependents of ,department of ,state employees located in ,united ,states territories4,,title ,,lxiii--,information security and cyber diplomacy,sec4 #fcja4 ,data-informed diplomacy4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,establishment and expansion of the ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officer ,program4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,establishment of the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,strengthening the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,state4,sec4 #fcje4 ,sense of ,congress on strengthening enterprise governance4,sec4 #fcjf4 ,digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnership4,sec4 #fcjg4 ,establishment of a cyberspace1 digital connectivity1 and related technologies 7,,cdt7 fund4,sec4 #fcjh4 ,cyber protection support for personnel of the ,department of ,state in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack4,,title ,,lxiv--,organization and operations,sec4 #fdja4 ,personal services contractors4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,hard-to-fill posts4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,enhanced oversight of the ,office of ,civil ,rights4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,crisis response operations4,sec4 #fdje4 ,special ,envoy to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum4,sec4 #fdjf4 ,special ,envoy for ,belarus4,sec4 #fdjg4 ,overseas placement of special appointment positions4,sec4 #fdjh4 ,resources for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad4,,title ,,lxv--,economic diplomacy,sec4 #feja4 ,report on recruitment1 retention1 and promotion of ,foreign ,service economic officers4,sec4 #fejb4 ,mandate to revise ,department of ,state metrics for successful economic and commercial diplomacy4,sec4 #fejc4 ,chief of mission economic responsibilities4,sec4 #fejd4 ,direction to embassy deal teams4,sec4 #feje4 ,establishment of a ,deal ,team of the ,year award4,,title ,,lxvi--,public diplomacy,sec4 #ffja4 ,public diplomacy outreach4,sec4 #ffjb4 ,modification on use of funds for ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty4,sec4 #ffjc4 ,international broadcasting4,sec4 #ffjd4 ,john ,lewis ,civil ,rights ,fellowship program4,sec4 #ffje4 ,domestic engagement and public affairs4,sec4 #ffjf4 ,extension of ,global ,engagement ,center4,sec4 #ffjg4 ,paperwork ,reduction ,act4,sec4 #ffjh4 ,modernization and enhancement strategy4,,title ,,lxvii--,other matters,sec4 #fgja4 ,internships of ,united ,states nationals at international organizations4,sec4 #fgjb4 ,training for international organizations4,sec4 #fgjc4 ,modification to transparency on international agreements and non-binding instruments4,sec4 #fgjd4 ,report on partner forces utilizing ,united ,states security assistance identified as using hunger as a weapon of war4,sec4 #fgje4 ,infrastructure projects and investments by the ,united ,states and ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #fgjf4 ,special envoys4,sec4 #fgjg4 ,,us-,,asean ,center4,sec4 #fgjh4 ,briefings on the ,united ,states-,european ,union ,trade and ,technology ,council4,sec4 #fgji4 ,modification and repeal of reports4,sec4 #fgaj4 ,modification of ,build ,act of #bjah to prioritize projects that advance national security4,sec4 #fgaa4 ,permitting for international bridges4,,title ,,lxviii--,,aukus matters,sec4 #fhja4 ,definitions4,subtitle ,a--,outlining the ,,aukus partnership,sec4 #fhaa4 ,statement of policy on the ,,aukus partnership4,sec4 #fhab4 ,senior ,advisor for the ,,aukus partnership at the ,department of ,state4,subtitle ,b--,authorization for ,,aukus submarine training,sec4 #fhbc4 ,australia1 ,united ,kingdom1 and ,united ,states submarine security training4,subtitle ,c--,streamlining and protecting transfers of ,united ,states military technology from compromise,sec4 #fhca4 ,priority for ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom in ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales4,sec4 #fhcb4 ,identification and pre-clearance of platforms1 technologies1 and equipment for sale to ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom through ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales4,sec4 #fhcc4 ,export control exemptions and standards4,sec4 #fhcd4 ,expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,canada4,sec4 #fhce4 ,united ,states ,munitions ,list4,subtitle ,d--,other ,,aukus matters,sec4 #fhda4 ,reporting related to the ,,aukus partnership4 #fjjb4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,state4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 ,,lxi ,diplomatic security and consular affairs #faja4 ,special hiring authority for passport services ,during the #c-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 without regard to the provisions under sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 may directly appoint up to #hj candidates to positions in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of such title7 at the ,department in the ,passport and ,visa ,examining ,series #jifg4 #fajb4 ,quarterly report on passport wait times ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter for the following #c years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 the current estimated wait times for passport processing2 7#b7 the steps that have been taken by the ,department to reduce wait times to a reasonable time2 7#c7 efforts to improve the rollout of the online passport renewal processing program1 including how much of passport revenues the ,department is spending on consular systems modernization2 7#d7 the demand for urgent passport services by major metropolitan area2 7#e7 the steps that have been taken by the ,department to reduce and meet the demand for urgent passport services1 particularly in areas that are greater than #e hours driving time from the nearest passport agency2 and 7#f7 how the ,department details its staff and resources to passport services programs4 #fajc4 ,passport travel advisories ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall make prominently available in ,united ,states regular passports1 on the first three pages of the passport1 the following information3 7#a7 ,a prominent1 clear advisory for all travelers to check travel4state4gov for updated travel warnings and advisories4 7#b7 ,a prominent1 clear notice urging all travelers to register with the ,department prior to overseas travel4 7#c7 ,a prominent1 clear advisory-- 7,a7 noting that many countries deny entry to travelers during the last #f months of their passport validity period2 and 7,b7 urging all travelers to renew their passport not later than #a year prior to its expiration4 #fajd4 ,strategy to ensure access to passport services for all ,americans ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives for ensuring reasonable access to passport services for all ,americans1 which shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed strategy describing how the ,department could-- 7,a7 by not later than #a year after submission of the strategy1 reduce passport processing times to an acceptable average for renewals and for expedited service2 and 7,b7 by not later than #b years after the submission of the strategy1 provide ,united ,states residents living in a significant population center more than a #e-;hour drive from a passport agency with urgent1 in-person passport services1 including the possibility of building new passport agencies2 and 7#b7 a description of the specific resources required to implement the strategy4 #faje4 ,strengthening the ,national ,passport ,information ,center 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that passport wait times since #bjba have been unacceptably long and have created frustration among those seeking to obtain or renew passports4 7b7 ,online chat feature ,the ,department should develop an online tool with the capability for customers to correspond with customer service representatives regarding questions and updates pertaining to their application for a passport or for the renewal of a passport4 7c7 ,,gao report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall initiate a review of ,,npic operations1 which shall include an analysis of the extent to which ,,npic-- 7#a7 responds to constituent inquiries by telephone1 including how long constituents are kept on hold and their ability to be placed in a queue2 7#b7 provides personalized customer service2 7#c7 maintains its telecommunications infrastructure to ensure it effectively handles call volumes2 and 7#d7 other relevant issues the ,comptroller ,general deems appropriate4 #fajf4 ,strengthening passport customer visibility and transparency 7a7 ,online status tool ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department should modernize the online passport application status tool to include1 to the greatest extent possible1 step by step updates on the status of their application1 including with respect to the following stages3 7#a7 ,submitted for processing4 7#b7 ,in process at a lockbox facility4 7#c7 ,awaiting adjudication4 7#d7 ,in process of adjudication4 7#e7 ,adjudicated with a result of approval or denial4 7#f7 ,materials shipped4 7b7 ,additional information ,the tool pursuant to subsection 7a7 should include a display that informs each passport applicant of-- 7#a7 the date on which his or her passport application was received2 and 7#b7 the estimated wait time remaining in the passport application process4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that outlines a plan for coordinated comprehensive public outreach to increase public awareness and understanding of-- 7#a7 the online status tool required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 passport travel advisories required under section #fajc2 and 7#c7 passport wait times4 #fajg4 ,annual ,office of ,authentications report 7a7 ,report ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs shall submit an annual report for #e years to the appropriated congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 the number of incoming authentication requests1 broken down by month and type of request1 to show seasonal fluctuations in demand2 7#b7 the average time taken by the ,office of ,authentications of the ,department of ,state to authenticate documents1 broken down by month to show seasonal fluctuations in wait times2 7#c7 how the ,department of ,state details staff to the ,office of ,authentications2 and 7#d7 the impact that hiring additional1 permanent1 dedicated staff for the ,office of ,authentications would have on the processing times referred to in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to hire additional1 permanent1 dedicated staff for the ,office of ,authentications4 #fajh4 ,increased accountability in assignment restrictions and reviews 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the use of policies to restrict personnel from serving in certain assignments may undermine the ,department's ability to deploy relevant cultural and linguistic skills at diplomatic posts abroad if not applied judiciously2 and 7#b7 the ,department should continuously evaluate all processes relating to assignment restrictions1 assignment reviews1 and preclusions at the ,department4 7b7 ,notification of status ,beginning not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide a status update for all ,department personnel who1 prior to such date of enactment1 were subject to a prior assignment restriction1 assignment review1 or preclusion for whom a review or decision related to assignment is pending2 and 7#b7 on an ongoing basis1 provide a status update for any ,department personnel who has been the subject of a pending assignment restriction or pending assignment review for more than #cj days4 7c7 ,notification content ,the notification required under subsection 7b7 shall inform relevant personnel1 as of the date of the notification-- 7#a7 whether any prior assignment restriction has been lifted2 7#b7 if their assignment status is subject to ongoing review1 and an estimated date for completion2 and 7#c7 if they are subject to any other restrictions on their ability to serve at posts abroad4 7d7 ,adjudication of ongoing assignment reviews 7#a7 ,time limit ,the ,department shall establish a reasonable time limit for the ,department to complete an assignment review and establish a deadline by which it must inform personnel of a decision related to such a review4 7#b7 ,appeals ,for any personnel the ,department determines are ineligible to serve in an assignment due to an assignment restriction or assignment review1 a ,security ,appeal ,panel shall convene not later than #abj days of an appeal being filed4 7#c7 ,entry-level bidding process ,the ,department shall include a description of the assignment review process and critical human intelligence threat posts in a briefing to new officers as part of their entry-level bidding process4 7#d7 ,point of contact ,the ,department shall designate point of contacts in the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security and ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management to answer employee and ,career ,development ,officer questions about assignment restrictions1 assignment reviews1 and preclusions4 7e7 ,security appeal panel ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,security ,appeal ,panel shall be comprised of-- 7#a7 the head of an office responsible for human resources or discrimination who reports directly to the ,secretary2 7#b7 the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management2 7#c7 the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary for the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research2 7#d7 an ,assistant ,secretary or ,deputy1 or equivalent1 from a third bureau as designated by the ,under ,secretary for ,management2 7#e7 a representative from the geographic bureau to which the restriction applies2 and 7#f7 a representative from the ,office of the ,legal ,adviser and a representative from the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security1 who shall serve as non-voting advisors4 7f7 ,appeal rights ,section #dad7;a7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgcd;c7a77 is amended by striking the first two sentences and inserting ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a right and process for employees to appeal a decision related to an assignment1 based on a restriction1 review1 or preclusion4 ,such right and process shall ensure that any such employee shall have the same appeal rights as provided by the ,department regarding denial or revocation of a security clearance44 7g7 ,,fam update ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend all relevant provisions of the ,foreign ,service ,manual1 and any associated or related policies of the ,department1 to comply with this section4 #faji4 ,suitability reviews for ,foreign ,service ,institute instructors ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all instructors at the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 including direct hires and contractors1 who provide language instruction are-- 7#a7 subject to suitability reviews and background investigations2 and 7#b7 subject to continuous vetting or reinvestigations to the extend consistent with ,department and ,executive policy for other ,department personnel4 #faaj4 ,diplomatic security fellowship programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #dg of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgai7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,diplomatic security fellowship programs 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,state1 working through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security1 is authorized to establish ,diplomatic ,security fellowship programs to provide grants to ,united ,states nationals pursuing undergraduate studies who commit to pursuing a career as a special agent1 security engineering officer1 or in the civil service in the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security4 7#b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary is authorized to promulgate regulations for the administration of ,diplomatic ,security fellowship programs that set forth-- 7,a7 the eligibility requirements for receiving a grant under this subsection2 7,b7 the process by which eligible applicants may request such a grant2 7,c7 the maximum amount of such a grant2 and 7,d7 the educational progress to which all grant recipients are obligated4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh to carry out this section4 ,,lxii ,personnel matters ,a ,hiring1 promotion1 and development #fbja4 ,adjustment to promotion precepts ,section #fjc7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 and 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 experience serving at an international organization1 multilateral institution1 or engaging in multinational negotiations2 7#c7 willingness to serve in hardship posts overseas or across geographically distinct regions2 7#d7 experience advancing policies or developing expertise that enhance the ,united ,states' competitiveness with regard to critical and emerging technologies2 7#e7 willingness to participate in appropriate and relevant professional development opportunities offered by the ,foreign ,service ,institute or other educational institutions associated with the ,department2 7#f7 willingness to enable and encourage subordinates at various levels to avail themselves of appropriate and relevant professional development opportunities offered by the ,foreign ,service ,institute or other educational institutions associated with the ,department2 4 #fbjb4 ,hiring authorities 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department should possess hiring authorities to enable recruitment of individuals representative of the nation with special skills needed to address #bast century diplomacy challenges2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary shall conduct a survey of hiring authorities held by the ,department to identify-- 7,a7 hiring authorities already authorized by ,congress2 7,b7 others authorities granted through ,presidential decree or executive order2 and 7,c7 any authorities needed to enable recruitment of individuals with the special skills described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a description of all existing hiring authorities and legislative proposals on any new needed authorities4 7c7 ,special hiring authority ,for an initial period of not more than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 up to #hj candidates directly to positions in the competitive service at the ,department1 as defined in section #bajb of that title1 in the following occupational series3 #be candidates under #aefj ,data ,science1 #be candidates under #bbaj ,information ,technology ,management1 and #cj candidates under #jbja ,human ,resources ,management4 #fbjc4 ,extending paths to service for paid student interns ,for up to #b years following the end of a compensated internship at the ,department1 the ,department may offer employment to up to #be such interns and appoint them directly to positions in the competitive service1 as defined in section #bajb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccah of such title4 #fbjd4 ,lateral ,entry ,program 7a7 ,in general ,section #djd of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbc2 #acj ,stat4 #aibh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #c-year and inserting #e-year2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking 2 and2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#g7 does not include the use of ,foreign ,service-,limited or other noncareer ,foreign ,service hiring authorities2 and 7#h7 includes not fewer than #cj participants for each year of the pilot program4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,certification ,if the ,secretary does not commence the lateral entry program within #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 certifying that progress is being made on implementation of the pilot program and describing such progress1 including the date on which applicants will be able to apply2 7#b7 estimating the date by which the pilot program will be fully implemented2 7#c7 outlining how the ,department will use the ,lateral ,entry ,program to fill needed skill sets in key areas such as cyberspace1 emerging technologies1 economic statecraft1 multilateral diplomacy1 and data and other sciences4 4 #fbje4 ,mid-,career ,mentoring ,program 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary1 in collaboration with the ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 is authorized to establish a ,mid-,career ,mentoring ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 for employees who have demonstrated outstanding service and leadership4 7b7 ,selection 7#a7 ,nominations ,the head of each bureau shall semiannually nominate participants for the ,program from a pool of applicants in the positions described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 including from posts both domestically and abroad4 7#b7 ,submission of slate of nominees to ,secretary ,the ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 in consultation with the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service1 shall semiannually-- 7,a7 vet the nominees most recently nominated pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 submit to the ,secretary a slate of applicants to participate in the ,program1 who shall consist of at least-- 7i7 #aj ,foreign ,service ,officers and specialists classified at the ,,fs-#jc or ,,fs-#jd level of the ,foreign ,service ,salary ,schedule2 7ii7 #aj ,civil ,service employees classified at ,,gs-#ab or ,,gs-#ac of the ,general ,schedule2 and 7iii7 #e ,foreign ,service ,officers from the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#c7 ,final selection ,the ,secretary shall select the applicants who will be invited to participate in the ,program from the slate received pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and extend such an invitation to each selected applicant4 7#d7 ,merit principles ,section #aje of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cije7 shall apply to nominations1 submissions to the ,secretary1 and selections for the ,program under this section4 7c7 ,program sessions 7#a7 ,frequency2 duration ,all of the participants who accept invitations extended pursuant to subsection 7b77#c7 shall meet #c to #d times per year for training sessions with high-level leaders of the ,department and ,,usaid1 including private group meetings with the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7#b7 ,themes ,each session referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall focus on specific themes developed jointly by the ,foreign ,service ,institute and the ,executive ,secretariat focused on substantive policy issues and leadership practices4 7d7 ,mentoring program ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator each is authorized to establish a mentoring and coaching program that pairs a senior leader of the ,department or ,,usaid with each of the program participants who complete the ,program during the #a-year period immediately following their participation in the ,program4 7e7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the activities of the ,program during the most recent year and includes disaggregated demographic data on participants in the ,program4 #fbjf4 ,report on the ,foreign ,service ,institute's language program ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 the average pass and fail rates for language programs at the ,foreign ,service ,institute disaggregated by language during the #e-year period immediately preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 the number of language instructors at the ,foreign ,service ,institute1 and a comparison of the instructor_/student ratio in the language programs at the ,foreign ,service ,institute disaggregated by language2 7#c7 salaries for language instructors disaggregated by language1 and a comparison to salaries for instructors teaching languages in comparable employment2 7#d7 recruitment and retention plans for language instructors1 disaggregated by language where necessary and practicable2 and 7#e7 any plans to increase pass rates for languages with high failure rates4 #fbjg4 ,consideration of career civil servants as chiefs of missions ,section #cjd7;b7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cidd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall also furnish to the ,president1 on an annual basis and to assist the ,president in selecting qualified candidates for appointments or assignments as chief of mission1 the names of between #e and #aj career civil servants serving at the ,department of ,state or the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development who are qualified to serve as chiefs of mission1 together with pertinent information about such individuals4 4 #fbjh4 ,civil service rotational program 7a7 ,establishment of pilot rotational program for civil service ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a program to provide qualified civil servants serving at the ,department an opportunity to serve at a ,united ,states embassy1 including identifying criteria and an application process for such program4 7b7 ,program ,the program established under this section shall-- 7#a7 provide at least #bj career civil servants the opportunity to serve for #b to #c years at a ,united ,states embassy to gain additional skills and experience2 7#b7 offer such civil servants the opportunity to serve in a political or economic section at a ,united ,states embassy2 and 7#c7 include clear and transparent criteria for eligibility and selection1 which shall include a minimum of #e years of service at the ,department4 7c7 ,subsequent position and promotion ,following a rotation at a ,united ,states embassy pursuant to the program established by this section1 participants in the program must be afforded1 at minimum1 a position equivalent in seniority1 compensation1 and responsibility to the position occupied prior serving in the program4 ,successful completion of a rotation at a ,united ,states embassy shall be considered favorably with regard to applications for promotion in civil service jobs at the ,department4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall identify not less than #bj positions in ,united ,states embassies for the program established under this section and offered at least #bj civil servants the opportunity to serve in a rotation at a ,united ,states embassy pursuant to this section4 #fbji4 ,reporting requirement on chiefs of mission ,not later than #cj days following the end of each calendar quarter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 a list of every chief of mission or ,united ,states representative overseas with the rank of ,ambassador who1 during the prior quarter1 was outside a country of assignment for more than #ad cumulative days for purposes other than official travel or temporary duty orders2 and 7#b7 the number of days each such chief of mission or ,united ,states representative overseas with the rank of ,ambassador was outside a country of assignment during the previous quarter for purposes other than official travel or temporary duty orders4 #fbaj4 ,report on chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter for the next #d years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the ,foreign ,service cone of each current chief of mission and deputy chief of mission 7or whoever is acting in the capacity of chief or deputy chief if neither is present7 for each ,united ,states embassy at which there is a ,foreign ,service office filling either of those positions2 and 7#b7 aggregated data for all chiefs of mission and deputy chiefs of mission described in paragraph 7#a71 disaggregated by cone4 #fbaa4 ,protection of retirement annuity for reemployment by ,department 7a7 ,no termination or reduction of retirement annuity or pay for reemployment ,notwithstanding section #hbd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djfd71 if a covered annuitant becomes employed by the ,department-- 7#a7 the payment of any retirement annuity1 retired pay1 or retainer pay otherwise payable to the covered annuitant shall not terminate2 and 7#b7 the amount of the retirement annuity1 retired pay1 or retainer pay otherwise payable to the covered annuitant shall not be reduced4 7b7 ,covered annuitant defined ,in this section1 the term covered annuitant means any individual who is receiving a retirement annuity under-- 7#a7 the ,foreign ,service ,retirement and ,disability ,system under subchapter ,i of chapter #h of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djda et seq472 or 7#b7 the ,foreign ,service ,pension ,system under subchapter ,,ii of such chapter 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djga et seq474 #fbab4 ,efforts to improve retention and prevent retaliation 7a7 ,streamlined reporting ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a single point of initial reporting for allegations of discrimination1 bullying1 and harassment that provides an initial review of the allegations and1 if necessary1 the ability to file multiple claims based on a single complaint4 7b7 ,climate surveys of employees of the ,department 7#a7 ,required biennial surveys ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct a ,department-wide survey of all ,department personnel regarding harassment1 discrimination1 bullying1 and related retaliation that includes workforce perspectives on the accessibility and effectiveness of the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management and ,office of ,civil ,rights in the efforts and processes to address these issues4 7#b7 ,required annual surveys 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct an annual employee satisfaction survey to assess the level of job satisfaction1 work environment1 and overall employee experience within the ,department4 7,b7 ,open-ended responses ,the survey required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include options for open-ended responses4 7,c7 ,survey questions ,the survey shall include questions regarding-- 7i7 work-life balance2 7ii7 compensation and benefits2 7iii7 career development opportunities2 7iv7 the performance evaluation and promotion process1 including fairness and transparency2 7v7 communication channels and effectiveness2 7vi7 leadership and management2 7vii7 organizational culture2 7viii7 awareness and effectiveness of complaint measures2 7ix7 accessibility and accommodations2 7x7 availability of transportation to and from a work station2 7xi7 information technology infrastructure functionality and accessibility2 7xii7 the employee's understanding of the ,department's structure1 mission1 and goals2 7xiii7 alignment and relevance of work to the ,department's mission2 and 7xiv7 sense of empowerment to affect positive change4 7#c7 ,required exit surveys 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a standardized1 confidential exit survey process that includes anonymous feedback and exit interviews with employees who voluntarily separate from the ,department1 whether through resignation1 retirement1 or other means4 7,b7 ,scope ,the exit surveys conducted pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7shall-- 7i7 be designed to gather insights and feedback from departing employees regarding-- 7,i7 their reasons for leaving1 including caretaking responsibilities1 career limitations for partner or spouse1 and discrimination1 harassment1 bullying1 or retaliation2 7,,ii7 their overall experience with the ,department2 and 7,,iii7 any suggestions for improvement2 and 7ii7 include questions related to-- 7,i7 the employee's reasons for leaving2 7,,ii7 job satisfaction2 7,,iii7 work environment2 7,,iv7 professional growth opportunities2 7,v7 leadership effectiveness2 7,,vi7 suggestions for enhancing the ,department's performance2 and 7,,vii7 if applicable1 the name and industry of the employee's future employer4 7,c7 ,compilation of results ,the ,secretary shall compile and analyze the anonymized exit survey data collected pursuant to this paragraph to identify trends1 common themes1 and areas needing improvement within the ,department4 7#d7 ,pilot surveys ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a ,department-wide survey for ,locally ,employed ,staff regarding retention1 training1 promotion1 and other matters1 including harassment1 discrimination1 bullying1 and related retaliation1 that includes workforce perspectives on the accessibility and effectiveness of complaint measures4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the conclusion of each survey conducted pursuant to this subsection1 the ,secretary shall make the key findings available to the ,department workforce and shall submit them to the appropriate congressional committees4 7c7 ,retaliation prevention efforts 7#a7 ,employee evaluation 7,a7 ,in general ,if there is a pending investigation of discrimination1 bullying1 or harassment against a superior who is responsible for rating or reviewing the complainant employee1 the complainant shall be reviewed by the superior's supervisor4 7,b7 ,effective date ,this paragraph shall take effect #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,retaliation prevention guidance ,any ,department employee against whom an allegation of discrimination1 bullying1 or harassment has been made shall receive written guidance 7a retaliation hold7 on the types of actions that can be considered retaliation against the complainant employee4 ,the employee's immediate supervisor shall also receive the retaliation hold guidance4 #fbac4 ,national advertising campaign ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate congressional committees that assesses the potential benefits and costs of a national advertising campaign to improve the recruitment in the ,civil ,service and the ,foreign ,service by raising public awareness of the important accomplishments of the ,department4 #fbad4 ,expansion of diplomats in residence programs ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary is authorized to increase the number of diplomats in the ,diplomats in ,residence ,program from #ag to at least #bj2 and 7#b7 the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development is authorized to increase the number of development diplomats in the ,diplomats in ,residence ,program from #a to at least #c4 ,b ,pay1 benefits1 and workforce matters #fbba4 ,education allowance 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #i of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijh4 ,education allowance ,a ,department employee who is on leave to perform service in the uniformed services 7as defined in section #dcjc7ac7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code7 may receive an education allowance if the employee would1 if not for such service1 be eligible to receive the education allowance4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #b of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cija note7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ijg the following3 ,sec4 #ijh4 ,education allowance 4 #fbbb4 ,per diem allowance for newly hired members of the ,foreign ,service 7a7 ,per diem allowance 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 any newly hired ,foreign ,service employee who is in initial orientation training1 or any other training expected to last less than #f months before transferring to the employee's first assignment1 in the ,washington1 ,d4,c41 area shall1 for the duration of such training1 receive a per diem allowance at the levels prescribed under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,limitation on lodging expenses ,a newly hired ,foreign ,service employee may not receive any lodging expenses under the applicable per diem allowance pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 if that employee-- 7,a7 has a permanent residence in the ,washington1 ,d4,c41 area 7not including ,government-supplied housing during such orientation training or other training72 and 7,b7 does not vacate such residence during such orientation training or other training4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term per diem allowance has the meaning given that term under section #egja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the term ,washington1 ,d4,c41 area means the geographic area within a #ej mile radius of the ,washington ,monument4 #fbbc4 ,improving mental health services for foreign and civil servants 7a7 ,additional personnel to address mental health 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall seek to increase the number of personnel within the ,bureau of ,medical ,services to address mental health needs for both foreign and civil servants4 7#b7 ,employment targets ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to employ not fewer than #ae additional personnel in the ,bureau of ,medical ,services1 compared to the number of personnel employed as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study on the accessibility of mental health care providers and services available to ,department personnel1 including an assessment of-- 7#a7 the accessibility of mental health care providers at diplomatic posts and in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the accessibility of inpatient services for mental health care for ,department personnel2 7#c7 steps that may be taken to improve such accessibility2 7#d7 the impact of the ,,covid-#ai pandemic on the mental health of ,department personnel1 particularly those who served abroad between ,march #a1 #bjbj1 and ,december #ca1 #bjbb1 and ,locally ,employed ,staff1 where information is available2 7#e7 recommended steps to improve the manner in which the ,department advertises mental health services to the workforce2 and 7#f7 additional authorities and resources needed to better meet the mental health needs of ,department personnel4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the study under subsection 7b74 #fbbd4 ,emergency back-up care 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator for the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development are authorized to provide for unanticipated non-medical care1 including childcare1 eldercare1 and essential services directly related to caring for an acute injury or illness1 for ,,usaid and ,department employees and their family members1 including through the provision of such non-medical services1 referrals to care providers1 and reimbursement of reasonable expenses for such services4 7b7 ,limitation ,services provided pursuant to this section shall not exceed #b1jjj1jjj per fiscal year4 #fbbe4 ,authority to provide services to non-chief of mission personnel ,section #ijd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g71 by striking abroad for employees and eligible family members and inserting under this section2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7a7 ,physical and mental health care services in special circumstances 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to direct health care providers employed under subsection 7c7 of this section to furnish physical and mental health care services to an individual otherwise ineligible for services under this section if necessary to preserve life or limb or if intended to facilitate an overseas evacuation1 recovery1 or return4 ,such services may be provided incidental to the following activities3 7,a7 ,activities undertaken abroad pursuant to section #c and section #d of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfgj1 #bfga74 7,b7 ,recovery of hostages or of wrongfully or unlawfully detained individuals abroad1 including pursuant to section #cjb of the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda74 7,c7 ,secretarial dispatches to international disaster sites deployed pursuant to section #bjg of the ,aviation ,security ,improvement ,act of #aiij 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #eejf74 7,d7 ,deployments undertaken pursuant to section #fjf7;a77#f77;,a77iii7 of the ,secure ,embassy ,construction and ,counterterrorism ,act of #aiii 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfe7;a77#f77;,a77iii774 7#b7 ,prioritization of other functions ,the ,secretary shall prioritize the allocation of ,department resources to the health care program described in subsections 7a7 through 7g7 above the functions described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary should prescribe applicable regulations to implement this section1 taking into account the prioritization in paragraph 7#b7 and the activities described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,reimbursable basis ,services rendered under this subsection shall be provided on a reimbursable basis to the extent practicable4 4 #fbbf4 ,exception for government-financed air transportation 7a7 ,reducing hardship for transportation of domestic animals 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #djaah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department is authorized to pay for the transportation by a foreign air carrier of ,department personnel and any in-cabin or accompanying checked baggage or cargo if-- 7,a7 no air carrier holding a certificate under section #daajb of such title is willing and able to transport up to #c domestic animals accompanying such ,federal personnel2 and 7,b7 the transportation is from a place-- 7i7 outside the ,united ,states to a place in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 in the ,united ,states to a place outside the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 outside the ,united ,states to another place outside the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,limitation ,an amount paid pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for transportation by a foreign carrier may not be greater than the amount that would otherwise have been paid had the transportation been on an air carrier holding a certificate under section #daajb had that carrier been willing and able to provide such transportation4 ,if the amount that would otherwise have been paid to such an air carrier is less than the cost of transportation on the applicable foreign carrier1 the ,department personnel may pay the difference of such amount4 7#c7 ,domestic animal defined ,in this subsection1 the term domestic animal means a dog or a cat4 #fbbg4 ,enhanced authorities to protect locally employed staff during emergencies 7a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 locally employed staff provide essential contributions at ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts around the world1 including by providing-- 7,a7 security to ,united ,states government personnel serving in the country2 7,b7 advice1 expertise1 and other services for the promotion of political1 economic1 public affairs1 commercial1 security1 and other interests of critical importance to the ,united ,states2 7,c7 a wide range of logistical and administrative support to every office in each mission working to advance ,united ,states interests around the world1 including services and support vital to the upkeep and maintenance of ,united ,states missions2 7,d7 consular services to support the welfare and well-being of ,united ,states citizens and to provide for the expeditious processing of visa applications2 7,e7 institutional memory on a wide range of embassy engagements on bilateral issues2 and 7,f7 enduring connections to host country contacts1 both inside and outside the host government1 including within media1 civil society1 the business community1 academia1 the armed forces1 and elsewhere2 and 7#b7 locally employed staff make important contributions that should warrant the ,united ,states ,government to give due consideration for their security and safety when diplomatic missions face emergency situations4 7b7 ,authorization to provide emergency support ,in emergency situations1 in addition to other authorities that may be available in emergencies or other exigent circumstances1 the ,secretary is authorized to use funds made available to the ,department to provide support to ensure the safety and security of locally employed staff and their immediate family members1 including for-- 7#a7 providing transport or relocating locally employed staff and their immediate family members to a safe and secure environment2 7#b7 providing short-term housing or lodging for up to six months for locally employed staff and their immediate family members2 7#c7 procuring or providing other essential items and services to support the safety and security of locally employed staff and their immediate family members4 7c7 ,temporary housing ,to ensure the safety and security of locally employed staff and their immediate family members consistent with this section1 ,chiefs of ,missions are authorized to allow locally employed staff and their immediate family members to reside temporarily in the residences of ,united ,states direct hire employees1 either in the host country or other countries1 provided that such stays are offered voluntarily by ,united ,states direct hire employees4 7d7 ,foreign affairs manual ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall amend the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual to reflect the authorizations and requirements of this section4 7e7 ,emergency situation defined ,in this section1 the term emergency situation means armed conflict1 civil unrest1 natural disaster1 or other types of instability that pose a threat to the safety and security of locally employed staff1 particularly when and if a ,united ,states diplomatic or consular post must suspend operations4 7f7 ,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 appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing prior actions the ,department has taken with regard to locally employed staff and their immediate family members following suspensions or closures of ,united ,states diplomatic posts over the prior #aj years1 including ,kyiv1 ,kabul1 ,minsk1 ,khartoum1 and ,juba4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 describe any actions the ,department took to assist locally employed staff and their immediate family members2 7,b7 identify any obstacles that made providing support or assistance to locally employed staff and their immediate family members difficult2 7,c7 examine lessons learned and propose recommendations to better protect the safety and security of locally employed staff and their family members1 including any additional authorities that may be required2 and 7,d7 provide an analysis of and offer recommendations on any other steps that could improve efforts to protect the safety and security of locally employed staff and their immediate family members4 #fbbh4 ,internet at hardship posts ,section #c of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfgj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7l71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subsection 7m7 by striking the period at the end and by inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 pay expenses to provide internet services in residences owned or leased by the ,united ,states ,government in foreign countries for the use of ,department personnel where ,department personnel receive a post hardship differential equivalent to #cj percent or more above basic compensation4 4 #fbbi4 ,competitive local compensation plan 7a7 ,establishment and implementation of prevailing wage rates goal ,section #dja7;a7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorities ,act1 fiscal year #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cifh;a7a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking periodically and inserting every #c years4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 compensation 7including position classification7 plans for locally employed staff based upon prevailing wage rates and compensation practices for corresponding types of positions in the locality of employment2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the feasibility and impact of changing the prevailing wage rate goal for positions in the local compensation plan from the #ejth percentile to the #geth percentile4 #fbcj4 ,supporting tandem couples in the ,foreign ,service 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 challenges finding and maintaining spousal employment and family dissatisfaction are one of the leading reasons employees cite for leaving the ,department2 7#b7 tandem ,foreign ,service personnel represent important members of the ,foreign ,service community1 who act as force multipliers for our diplomacy2 7#c7 the ,department can and should do more to keep tandem couples posted together and consider family member employment needs when assigning tandem officers2 and 7#d7 common sense steps providing more flexibility in the assignments process would improve outcomes for tandem officers without disadvantaging other ,foreign ,service officers4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,family togetherness ,the term family togetherness means facilitating the placement of ,foreign ,service personnel at the same ,united ,states diplomatic post when both spouses are members of a tandem couple of ,foreign ,service personnel4 7#b7 ,tandem foreign service personnel2 tandem ,the terms tandem ,foreign ,service personnel and tandem mean a member of a couple of which one spouse is a career or career candidate employee of the ,foreign ,service and the other spouse is a career or career candidate employee of the ,foreign ,service or an employee of one of the agencies authorized to use the ,foreign ,service ,personnel ,system under section #bjb of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibb74 7c7 ,family togetherness in assignments ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall amend and update its policies to further promote the principle of family togetherness in the ,foreign ,service1 which shall include the following3 7#a7 ,entry-level foreign service personnel ,the ,secretary shall adopt policies and procedures to facilitate the assignment of entry-level tandem ,foreign ,service personnel on directed assignments to the same diplomatic post or country as their tandem spouse if they request to be assigned to the same post or country4 ,the ,secretary shall also provide a written justification to the requesting personnel explaining any denial of a request that would result in a tandem couple not serving together at the same post or country4 7#b7 ,tenured foreign service personnel ,the ,secretary shall add family togetherness to the criteria when making a needs of the ,service determination1 as defined by the ,foreign ,affairs ,manual1 for the placement of tenured tandem ,foreign ,service personnel at ,united ,states diplomatic posts4 7#c7 ,updates to antinepotism policy ,the ,secretary shall update antinepotism policies so that nepotism rules only apply when an employee and a relative are placed into positions wherein they jointly and exclusively control government resources1 property1 or money or establish government policy4 7#d7 ,temporary supervision of tandem spouse ,the ,secretary shall update policies to allow for a tandem spouse to temporarily supervise another tandem spouse for up to #ij days in a calendar year1 including at a ,united ,states diplomatic mission4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the number of ,foreign ,service tandem couples currently serving2 7#b7 the number of ,foreign ,service tandems currently serving in separate locations1 or1 to the extent possible1 are on leave without pay 7,,lwop72 and 7#c7 an estimate of the cost savings that would result if all ,foreign ,service tandem couples were placed at a single post4 #fbca4 ,accessibility at diplomatic missions ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of the overseas ,united ,states diplomatic missions that1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 are not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities2 7#b7 any efforts in progress to make such missions readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities2 and 7#c7 an estimate of the cost to make all such missions readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities4 #fbcb4 ,report on breastfeeding accommodations overseas ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a detailed report on the ,department's efforts to equip #ajj percent of ,united ,states embassies and consulates with dedicated lactation spaces1 other than bathrooms1 that are shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public for use by employees1 including the expected demand for such space as well as the status of such rooms when there is no demand for such space2 and 7#b7 a description of costs and other resources needed to provide such spaces4 #fbcc4 ,determining the effectiveness of knowledge transfers between ,foreign ,service ,officers ,the ,secretary shall assess the effectiveness of knowledge transfers between ,foreign ,service officers who are departing from overseas positions and ,foreign ,service ,officers who are arriving at such positions1 and make recommendations for approving such knowledge transfers1 as appropriate1 by-- 7#a7 not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 conducting a written survey of a representative sample of ,foreign ,service ,officers working in overseas assignments that analyzes the effectiveness of existing mechanisms to facilitate transitions1 including training1 mentorship1 information technology1 knowledge management1 relationship building1 the role of locally employed staff1 and organizational culture2 and 7#b7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submitting to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a summary and analysis of results of the survey conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 that-- 7,a7 identifies best practices and areas for improvement2 7,b7 describes the ,department's methodology for determining which ,foreign ,service ,officers should receive familiarization trips before arriving at a new post2 7,c7 includes recommendations regarding future actions the ,department should take to maximize effective knowledge transfer between ,foreign ,service ,officers2 7,d7 identifies any steps taken1 or intended to be taken1 to implement such recommendations1 including any additional resources or authorities necessary to implement such recommendations2 and 7,e7 provides recommendations to ,congress for legislative action to advance the priority described in subparagraph 7,c74 #fbcd4 ,education allowance for dependents of ,department of ,state employees located in ,united ,states territories 7a7 ,in general ,an individual employed by the ,department at a location described in subsection 7b7 shall be eligible for a cost-of-living allowance for the education of the dependents of such employee in an amount that does not exceed the educational allowance authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense for such location4 7b7 ,location described ,a location is described in this subsection if-- 7#a7 such location is in a territory of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense has determined that schools available in such location are unable to adequately provide for the education of-- 7,a7 dependents of members of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7,b7 dependents of employees of the ,department of ,defense4 ,,lxiii ,information security and cyber diplomacy #fcja4 ,data-informed diplomacy 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,in a rapidly evolving and digitally interconnected global landscape1 access to and maintenance of reliable1 readily available data is key to informed decisionmaking and diplomacy and therefore should be considered a strategic asset4 7#b7 ,in order to achieve its mission in the #bast century1 the ,department must adapt to these trends by maintaining and providing timely access to high-quality data at the time and place needed1 while simultaneously cultivating a data-savvy workforce4 7#c7 ,leveraging data science and data analytics has the potential to improve the performance of the ,department's workforce by providing otherwise unknown insights into program deficiencies1 shortcomings1 or other gaps in analysis4 7#d7 ,while innovative technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to empower the ,department to analyze and act upon data at scale1 systematized1 sustainable data management and information synthesis remain a core competency necessary for data-driven decisionmaking4 7#e7 ,the goals set out by the ,department's ,enterprise ,data ,council 7,,edc7 as the areas of most critical need for the ,department1 including ,cultivating a ,data ,culture1 ,accelerating ,decisions through ,analytics1 ,establishing ,mission-,driven ,data ,management1 and ,enhancing ,enterprise ,data ,governance1 are laudable and will remain critical as the ,department develops into a data-driven agency4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,department should prioritize the recruitment and retainment of top data science talent in support of its data-informed diplomacy efforts as well as its broader modernization agenda2 and 7#b7 the ,department should strengthen data fluency among its workforce1 promote data collaboration across and within its bureaus1 and enhance its enterprise data oversight4 #fcjb4 ,establishment and expansion of the ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officer ,program 7a7 ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officer ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 which shall be known as the ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officer ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program71 overseen by the ,department's ,chief ,data ,officer4 ,the ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officers hired under this program shall report to their respective ,bureau leadership4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,program shall include the following3 7,a7 ,cultivating a data culture by promoting data fluency and data collaboration across the ,department4 7,b7 ,promoting increased data analytics use in critical decisionmaking areas4 7,c7 ,promoting data integration and standardization4 7,d7 ,increasing efficiencies across the ,department by incentivizing acquisition of enterprise data solutions and subscription data services to be shared across bureaus and offices and within bureaus4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives an implementation plan that outlines strategies for-- 7#a7 advancing the goals described in subsection 7a77#b72 7#b7 hiring ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officers at the ,,gs-#ad or ,,gs-#ae grade or a similar rank2 7#c7 assigning at least one ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officer to-- 7,a7 each regional bureau of the ,department2 7,b7 the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs2 7,c7 the ,office of the ,chief ,economist2 7,d7 the ,office of the ,science and ,technology ,advisor2 7,e7 the ,bureau of ,cyber and ,digital ,policy2 7,f7 the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security2 7,g7 the ,bureau for ,global ,talent ,management2 and 7,h7 the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs2 and 7#d7 allocation of necessary resources to sustain the ,program4 7c7 ,assignment ,in implementing the ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officer ,program1 ,bureaus may not dual-hat currently employed personnel as ,bureau ,chief ,data ,officers4 7d7 ,annual reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #c years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the status of the implementation plan required under subsection 7b74 #fcjc4 ,establishment of the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,state ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be within the ,department of ,state a ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 which may be dual-hatted as the ,department's ,chief ,data ,officer1 who shall be a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7#b7 ,duties described ,the principal duties and responsibilities of the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer shall be-- 7,a7 to evaluate1 oversee1 and1 if appropriate1 facilitate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence 7,,ai7 and machine learning applications to help inform decisions by policymakers and to support programs and management operations of the ,department of ,state2 and 7,b7 to act as the principal advisor to the ,secretary of ,state on the ethical use of ,,ai and advanced analytics in conducting data-informed diplomacy4 7#c7 ,qualifications ,the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer should be an individual with demonstrated skill and competency in-- 7,a7 the use and application of data analytics1 ,,ai1 and machine learning2 and 7,b7 transformational leadership and organizational change management1 particularly within large1 complex organizations4 7#d7 ,partner with the ,chief ,information ,officer on scaling artificial intelligence use cases ,to ensure alignment between the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer and the ,chief ,information ,officer1 the ,chief ,information ,officer will consult with the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer on best practices for rolling out and scaling ,,ai capabilities across the ,bureau of ,information and ,resource ,management's broader portfolio of software applications4 7#e7 ,artificial intelligence defined ,in this subsection1 the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given the term in section #bch7;g7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 4 #fcjd4 ,strengthening the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department shall be consulted on all decisions to approve or disapprove1 significant new unclassified information technology expenditures1 including software1 of the ,department1 including expenditures related to information technology acquired1 managed1 and maintained by other bureaus and offices within the ,department1 in order to-- 7#a7 encourage the use of enterprise software and information technology solutions where such solutions exist or can be developed in a timeframe and manner consistent with maintaining and enhancing the continuity and improvement of ,department operations2 7#b7 increase the bargaining power of the ,department in acquiring information technology solutions across the ,department2 7#c7 reduce the number of redundant ,authorities to ,operate 7,,ato71 which1 instead of using one ,,ato-approved platform across bureaus1 requires multiple ,a,t,os for software use cases across different bureaus2 7#d7 enhance the efficiency1 reduce redundancy1 and increase interoperability of the use of information technology across the enterprise of the ,department2 7#e7 enhance training and alignment of information technology personnel with the skills required to maintain systems across the ,department2 7#f7 reduce costs related to the maintenance of1 or effectuate the retirement of1 legacy systems2 7#g7 ensure the development and maintenance of security protocols regarding the use of information technology solutions and software across the ,department2 and 7#h7 improve end-user training on the operation of information technology solutions and to enhance end-user cybersecurity practices4 7b7 ,strategy and implementation plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department shall develop1 in consultation with relevant bureaus and offices as appropriate1 a strategy and a #e-year implementation plan to advance the objectives described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,consultation ,no later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit the strategy required by this subsection to the appropriate congressional committees and shall consult with the appropriate congressional committees1 not less than on an annual basis for #e years1 regarding the progress related to the implementation plan required by this subjection4 7c7 ,improvement plan for the ,bureau for ,information ,resources ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall develop policies and protocols to improve the customer service orientation1 quality and timely delivery of information technology solutions1 and training and support for bureau and office-level information technology officers4 7#b7 ,survey ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall undertake a client satisfaction survey of bureau information technology officers to obtain feedback on metrics related to-- 7,a7 customer service orientation of the ,bureau of ,information ,resources ,management2 7,b7 quality and timelines of capabilities delivered2 7,c7 maintenance and upkeep of information technology solutions2 7,d7 training and support for senior bureau and office-level information technology officers2 and 7,e7 other matters which the ,chief ,information ,officer1 in consultation with client bureaus and offices1 determine appropriate4 7#c7 ,submission of findings ,not later than #fj days after completing each survey required under paragraph 7#b71 the ,chief ,information ,officer shall submit a summary of the findings to the appropriate congressional committees4 7d7 ,significant expenditure defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term significant expenditure means any cumulative expenditure in excess of #bej1jjj total in a single fiscal year for a new unclassified software or information technology capability4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 to alter the authorities of the ,united ,states ,office of ,management and ,budget1 ,office of the ,national ,cyber ,director1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency with respect to ,federal information systems2 or 7#b7 to alter the responsibilities and authorities of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,state as described in titles #dj or #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other law defining or assigning responsibilities or authorities to ,federal ,chief ,information ,officers4 #fcje4 ,sense of ,congress on strengthening enterprise governance ,it is the sense of ,congress that in order to modernize the ,department1 enterprise-wide governance regarding budget and finance1 information technology1 and the creation1 analysis1 and use of data across the ,department is necessary to better align resources to strategy1 including evaluating trade-offs1 and to enhance efficiency and security in using data and technology as tools to inform and evaluate the conduct of ,united ,states foreign policy4 #fcjf4 ,digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnership 7a7 ,digital connectivity and cybersecurity partnership ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish a program1 which may be known as the ,digital ,connectivity and ,cybersecurity ,partnership1 to help foreign countries-- 7#a7 expand and increase secure internet access and digital infrastructure in emerging markets1 including demand for and availability of high-quality information and communications technology 7,,ict7 equipment1 software1 and services2 7#b7 protect technological assets1 including data2 7#c7 adopt policies and regulatory positions that foster and encourage open1 interoperable1 reliable1 and secure internet1 the free flow of data1 multi-stakeholder models of internet governance1 and pro-competitive and secure ,,ict policies and regulations2 7#d7 access ,united ,states exports of ,,ict goods and services2 7#e7 expand interoperability and promote the diversification of ,,ict goods and supply chain services to be less reliant on ,,prc imports2 7#f7 promote best practices and common standards for a national approach to cybersecurity2 and 7#g7 advance other priorities consistent with paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,use of funds ,funds made available to carry out this section may be used to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and communications technology capacity1 including participation of foreign law enforcement and military personnel in non-military activities1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 provided that such support is essential to enabling civilian and law enforcement of cybersecurity and information and communication technology related activities in their respective countries4 7c7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan for the coming year to advance the goals identified in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consultation ,in developing and operationalizing the implementation plan required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 ,united ,states industry leaders2 7#c7 other relevant technology experts1 including the ,open ,technology ,fund2 7#d7 representatives from relevant ,united ,states ,government agencies2 and 7#e7 representatives from like-minded allies and partners4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjbh to carry out this section4 ,such funds1 including funds authorized to be appropriated under the heading ,economic ,support ,fund1 may be made available1 notwithstanding any other provision of law to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and communications technology capacity1 including for participation of foreign law enforcement and military personnel in non-military activities1 and for contributions4 ,such funds shall remain available until expended4 #fcjg4 ,establishment of a cyberspace1 digital connectivity1 and related technologies 7,,cdt7 fund ,part ,,ii of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #aj ,cyberspace1 digital connectivity1 and related technologies 7,,cdt7 fund #eia4 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,increasingly digitized and interconnected social1 political1 and economic systems have introduced new vulnerabilities for malicious actors to exploit1 which threatens economic and national security4 7#b7 ,the rapid development1 deployment1 and integration of information and communication technologies into all aspects of modern life bring mounting risks of accidents and malicious activity involving such technologies1 and their potential consequences4 7#c7 ,because information and communication technologies are globally manufactured1 traded1 and networked1 the economic and national security of the ,united ,state depends greatly on cybersecurity practices of other actors1 including other countries4 7#d7 ,united ,states assistance to countries and international organizations to bolster civilian capacity to address national cybersecurity and deterrence in cyberspace can help-- 7,a7 reduce vulnerability in the information and communication technologies ecosystem2 and 7,b7 advance national and economic security objectives4 #eib4 ,authorization of assistance and funding for cyberspace1 digital connectivity1 and related technologies 7,,cdt7 capacity building activities 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide assistance to foreign governments and organizations1 including national1 regional1 and international institutions1 on such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may determine1 in order to-- 7#a7 advance a secure and stable cyberspace2 7#b7 protect and expand trusted digital ecosystems and connectivity2 7#c7 build the cybersecurity capacity of partner countries and organizations2 and 7#d7 ensure that the development of standards and the deployment and use of technology supports and reinforces human rights and democratic values1 including through the ,digital ,connectivity and ,cybersecurity ,partnership4 7b7 ,scope of uses ,assistance under this section may include programs to-- 7#a7 advance the adoption and deployment of secure and trustworthy information and communications technology 7,,ict7 infrastructure and services1 including efforts to grow global markets for secure ,,ict goods and services and promote a more diverse and resilient ,,ict supply chain2 7#b7 provide technical and capacity building assistance to-- 7,a7 promote policy and regulatory frameworks that create an enabling environment for digital connectivity and a vibrant digital economy2 7,b7 ensure technologies1 including related new and emerging technologies1 are developed1 deployed1 and used in ways that support and reinforce democratic values and human rights2 7,c7 promote innovation and competition2 and 7,d7 support digital governance with the development of rights-respecting international norms and standards2 7#c7 help countries prepare for1 defend against1 and respond to malicious cyber activities1 including through-- 7,a7 the adoption of cybersecurity best practices2 7,b7 the development of national strategies to enhance cybersecurity2 7,c7 the deployment of cybersecurity tools and services to increase the security1 strength1 and resilience of networks and infrastructure2 7,d7 support for the development of cybersecurity watch1 warning1 response1 and recovery capabilities1 including through the development of cybersecurity incident response teams2 7,e7 support for collaboration with the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency 7,,cisa7 and other relevant ,federal agencies to enhance cybersecurity2 7,f7 programs to strengthen allied and partner governments' capacity to detect1 investigate1 deter1 and prosecute cybercrimes2 7,g7 programs to provide information and resources to diplomats engaging in discussions and negotiations around international law and capacity building measures related to cybersecurity2 7,h7 capacity building for cybersecurity partners1 including law enforcement and military entities as described in subsection 7f72 7,i7 programs that enhance the ability of relevant stakeholders to act collectively against shared cybersecurity threats2 7,j7 the advancement of programs in support of the ,framework of ,responsible ,state ,behavior in ,cyberspace2 and 7,k7 the fortification of deterrence instruments in cyberspace2 and 7#d7 such other purpose and functions as the ,secretary of ,state may designate4 7c7 ,responsibility for policy decisions and justification ,the ,secretary of ,state shall be responsible for policy decisions regarding programs under this chapter1 with respect to-- 7#a7 whether there will be cybersecurity and digital capacity building programs for a foreign country or entity operating in that country2 7#b7 the amount of funds for each foreign country or entity2 and 7#c7 the scope and nature of such uses of funding4 7d7 ,detailed justification for uses and purposes of funds ,the ,secretary of ,state shall provide1 on an annual basis1 a detailed justification for the uses and purposes of the amounts provided under this chapter1 including information concerning-- 7#a7 the amounts and kinds of grants2 7#b7 the amounts and kinds of budgetary support provided1 if any2 and 7#c7 the amounts and kinds of project assistance provided for what purpose and with such amounts4 7e7 ,assistance and funding under other authorities ,the authority granted under this section to provide assistance or funding for countries and organizations does not preclude the use of funds provided to carry out other authorities also available for such purpose4 7f7 ,availability of funds ,amounts appropriated to carry out this chapter may be used1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 to strengthen civilian cybersecurity and information and communications technology capacity1 including participation of foreign law enforcement and military personnel in non-military activities1 provided that such support is essential to enabling civilian and law enforcement of cybersecurity and information and communication technology related activities in their respective countries4 7g7 ,notification requirements ,funds made available under this section shall be obligated in accordance with the procedures applicable to reprogramming notifications pursuant to section #fcd;,a of this ,act4 #eic4 ,review of emergency assistance capacity 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation as appropriate with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies is authorized to conduct a review that-- 7#a7 analyzes the ,united ,states ,government's capacity to promptly and effectively deliver emergency support to countries experiencing major cybersecurity and ,,ict incidents2 7#b7 identifies relevant factors constraining the support referred to in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 develops a strategy to improve coordination among relevant ,federal agencies and to resolve such constraints4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this chapter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that contains the results of the review conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 #eid4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aej1jjj1jjj during the #e-year period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbc1 to carry out the purposes of this chapter4 4 #fcjh4 ,cyber protection support for personnel of the ,department of ,state in positions highly vulnerable to cyber attack 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,at-risk personnel ,the term at-risk personnel means personnel of the ,department-- 7,a7 whom the ,secretary determines to be highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities because of their positions in the ,department2 and 7,b7 whose personal technology devices or personal accounts are highly vulnerable to cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities4 7#b7 ,personal accounts ,the term personal accounts means accounts for online and telecommunications services1 including telephone1 residential internet access1 email1 text and multimedia messaging1 cloud computing1 social media1 health care1 and financial services1 used by personnel of the ,department outside of the scope of their employment with the ,department4 7#c7 ,personal technology devices ,the term personal technology devices means technology devices used by personnel of the ,department outside of the scope of their employment with the ,department1 including networks to which such devices connect4 7b7 ,requirement to provide cyber protection support ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 as appropriate-- 7#a7 shall offer cyber protection support for the personal technology devices and personal accounts of at-risk personnel2 and 7#b7 may provide the support described in paragraph 7#a7 to any ,department personnel who request such support4 7c7 ,nature of cyber protection support ,subject to the availability of resources1 the cyber protection support provided to personnel pursuant to subsection 7b7 may include training1 advice1 assistance1 and other services relating to protection against cyber attacks and hostile information collection activities4 7d7 ,privacy protections for personal devices ,the ,department is prohibited pursuant to this section from accessing or retrieving any information from any personal technology device or personal account of ,department employees unless-- 7#a7 access or information retrieval is necessary for carrying out the cyber protection support specified in this section2 and 7#b7 the ,department has received explicit consent from the employee to access a personal technology device or personal account prior to each time such device or account is accessed4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed-- 7#a7 to encourage ,department personnel to use personal technology devices for official business2 or 7#b7 to authorize cyber protection support for senior ,department personnel using personal devices1 networks1 and personal accounts in an official capacity4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the provision of cyber protection support pursuant to subsection 7b71 which shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the methodology used to make the determination under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#b7 guidance for the use of cyber protection support and tracking of support requests for personnel receiving cyber protection support pursuant to subsection 7b74 ,,lxiv ,organization and operations #fdja4 ,personal services contractors 7a7 ,exigent circumstances and crisis response ,to assist the ,department in addressing and responding to exigent circumstances and urgent crises abroad1 the ,department is authorized to employ1 domestically and abroad1 a limited number of personal services contractors in order to meet exigent needs1 subject to the requirements of this section4 7b7 ,authority ,the authority to employ personal services contractors is in addition to any existing authorities to enter into personal services contracts and authority provided in the ,afghanistan ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7division ,c of ,public ,law #aag-dc74 7c7 ,employing and allocation of personnel ,to meet the needs described in subsection 7a7 and subject to the requirements in subsection 7d71 the ,department may-- 7#a7 enter into contracts to employ a total of up to #ajj personal services contractors at any given time for each of fiscal years #bjbd1 #bjbe1 and #bjbf2 and 7#b7 allocate up to #bj personal services contractors to a given bureau1 without regard to the sources of funding such office relies on to compensate individuals4 7d7 ,limitation ,employment authorized by this section shall not exceed two calendar years4 7e7 ,notification and reporting to ,congress 7#a7 ,notification ,not later than #ae days after the use of authority under this section1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives of the number of personal services contractors being employed1 the expected length of employment1 the relevant bureau1 the purpose for using personal services contractors1 and the justification1 including the exigent circumstances requiring such use4 7#b7 ,annual reporting ,not later than #fj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,department shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the number of personal services contractors employed pursuant to this section for the prior fiscal year1 the length of employment1 the relevant bureau by which they were employed pursuant to this section1 the purpose for using personal services contractors1 disaggregated demographic data of such contractors1 and the justification for the employment1 including the exigent circumstances4 #fdjb4 ,hard-to-fill posts 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the number of hard-to-fill vacancies at ,united ,states diplomatic missions is far too high1 particularly in ,sub-,saharan ,africa2 7#b7 these vacancies-- 7,a7 adversely impact the ,department's execution of regional strategies2 7,b7 hinder the ability of the ,united ,states to effectively compete with strategic competitors1 such as the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,c7 present a clear national security risk to the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 if the ,department is unable to incentivize officers to accept hard-to-fill positions1 the ,department should consider directed assignments1 particularly for posts in ,africa1 and other means to more effectively advance the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report on development of incentives for hard-to-fill posts ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on efforts to develop new incentives for hard-to-fill positions at ,united ,states diplomatic missions4 ,the report shall include a description of the incentives developed to date and proposals to try to more effectively fill hard-to-fill posts4 7c7 ,study on feasibility of allowing non-,consular ,foreign ,service officers given directed ,consular posts to volunteer for hard-to-fill posts in understaffed regions 7#a7 ,study 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study on-- 7i7 the number of ,foreign ,service positions vacant for six months or longer at overseas posts1 including for consular1 political1 and economic positions1 over the last five years1 broken down by region1 and a comparison of the proportion of vacancies between regions2 and 7ii7 the feasibility of allowing first-tour ,foreign ,service generalists in non-,consular cones1 directed for a consular tour1 to volunteer for reassignment at hard-to-fill posts in understaffed regions4 7,b7 ,matters to be considered ,the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall consider whether allowing first-tour ,foreign ,service generalists to volunteer as described in such subparagraph would address current vacancies and what impact the new mechanism would have on consular operations4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after completing the study required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report containing the findings of the study4 #fdjc4 ,enhanced oversight of the ,office of ,civil ,rights 7a7 ,report with recommendations and management structure ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with any recommendations for the long-term structure and management of the ,office of ,civil ,rights 7,,ocr71 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of ,,ocr's investigative processes and procedures2 7#b7 any changes made within ,,ocr to its investigative processes to improve the integrity and thoroughness of its investigations2 and 7#c7 any recommendations to improve the management structure1 investigative process1 and oversight of the ,office4 #fdjd4 ,crisis response operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall institute the following changes and ensure that the following elements have been integrated into the ongoing crisis response management and response by the ,crisis ,management and ,strategy ,office3 7#a7 ,the ,department's crisis response planning and operations shall conduct1 maintain1 and update on a regular basis contingency plans for posts and regions experiencing or vulnerable to conflict or emergency conditions1 including armed conflict1 national disasters1 significant political or military upheaval1 and emergency evacuations4 7#b7 ,the ,department's crisis response efforts shall be led by an individual with significant experience responding to prior crises1 who shall be so designated by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,the ,department's crisis response efforts shall provide at least quarterly updates to the ,secretary and other relevant senior officials1 including a plan and schedule to develop contingency planning for identified posts and regions consistent with paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,the decision to develop contingency planning for any particular post or region shall be made independent of any regional bureau4 7#e7 ,the crisis response team shall develop and maintain best practices for evacuations1 closures1 and emergency conditions4 7b7 ,update 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for the next five years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives an update outlining the steps taken to implement this section1 along with any other recommendations to improve the ,department's crisis management and response operations4 7#b7 ,contents ,each update submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 should include-- 7,a7 a list of the posts whose contingency plans1 including any noncombatant evacuation contingencies1 has been reviewed and updated as appropriate during the preceding #ahj days2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the ,secretary's confidence that each post-- 7i7 has continuously reached out to ,united ,states persons in country to maintain and update contact information for as many such persons as practicable2 and 7ii7 is prepared to communicate with such persons in an emergency or crisis situation4 7#c7 ,form ,each update submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fdje4 ,special ,envoy to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states must increase its diplomatic activity and presence in the ,pacific1 particularly among ,pacific ,island nations2 and 7#b7 the ,special ,envoy to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum-- 7,a7 should advance the ,united ,states partnership with ,pacific ,island ,forum nations and with the organization itself on key issues of importance to the ,pacific region2 and 7,b7 should coordinate policies across the ,pacific region with like-minded democracies4 7b7 ,appointment of ,special ,envoy to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #fcjd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7o7 ,special envoy to the pacific islands forum 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,president shall appoint1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 a qualified individual to serve as ,special ,envoy to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum 7referred to in this section as the ,special ,envoy74 7#b7 ,considerations 7,a7 ,selection ,the ,special ,envoy shall be-- 7i7 a ,united ,states ,ambassador to a country that is a member of the ,pacific ,islands ,forum2 or 7ii7 a qualified individual who is not described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,limitations ,if the ,president appoints an ,ambassador to a country that is a member of the ,pacific ,islands ,forum to serve concurrently as the ,special ,envoy to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum1 such ,ambassador-- 7i7 may not begin service as the ,special ,envoy until he or she has been confirmed by the ,senate for an ambassadorship to a country that is a member of the ,pacific ,islands ,forum2 and 7ii7 shall not receive additional compensation for his or her service as ,special ,envoy4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,special ,envoy shall-- 7,a7 represent the ,united ,states in its role as dialogue partner to the ,pacific ,islands ,forum2 and 7,b7 carry out such other duties as the ,president or the ,secretary of ,state may prescribe4 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes how the ,department will increase its ability to recruit and retain highly-qualified ambassadors1 special envoys1 and other senior personnel in posts in ,pacific island countries as the ,department expands its diplomatic footprint throughout the region4 #fdjf4 ,special ,envoy for ,belarus 7a7 ,special ,envoy ,the ,president shall appoint a ,special ,envoy for ,belarus within the ,department 7referred to in this section as the ,special ,envoy74 ,the ,special ,envoy should be a person of recognized distinction in the field of ,european security1 geopolitics1 democracy and human rights1 and may be a career ,foreign ,service officer4 7b7 ,central objective ,the central objective of the ,special ,envoy is to coordinate and promote efforts-- 7#a7 to improve respect for the fundamental human rights of the people of ,belarus2 7#b7 to sustain focus on the national security implications of ,belarus's political and military alignment for the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 to respond to the political1 economic1 and security impacts of events in ,belarus upon neighboring countries and the wider region4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities ,the ,special ,envoy shall-- 7#a7 engage in discussions with ,belarusian officials regarding human rights1 political1 economic and security issues in ,belarus2 7#b7 support international efforts to promote human rights and political freedoms in ,belarus1 including coordination and dialogue between the ,united ,states and the ,united ,nations1 the ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe1 the ,european ,union1 ,belarus1 and the other countries in ,eastern ,europe2 7#c7 consult with nongovernmental organizations that have attempted to address human rights and political and economic instability in ,belarus2 7#d7 make recommendations regarding the funding of activities promoting human rights1 democracy1 the rule of law1 and the development of a market economy in ,belarus2 7#e7 review strategies for improving protection of human rights in ,belarus1 including technical training and exchange programs2 7#f7 develop an action plan for holding to account the perpetrators of the human rights violations documented in the ,united ,nations ,high ,commissioner for ,human ,rights report on the situation of human rights in ,belarus in the run-up to the #bjbj presidential election and its aftermath 7,human ,rights ,council ,resolution #di_/cf72 7#g7 engage with member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization1 the ,organization for ,security and ,cooperation in ,europe and the ,european ,union with respect to the implications of ,belarus's political and security alignment for transatlantic security2 and 7#h7 work within the ,department and among partnering countries to sustain focus on the political situation in ,belarus4 7d7 ,role ,the position of ,special ,envoy-- 7#a7 shall be a full-time position2 7#b7 may not be combined with any other position within the ,department2 7#c7 shall only exist as long as ,united ,states diplomatic operations in ,belarus at ,united ,states ,embassy ,minsk have been suspended2 and 7#d7 shall oversee the operations and personnel of the ,belarus ,affairs ,unit4 7e7 ,report on activities ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,special ,envoy1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes the activities undertaken pursuant to subsection 7c7 during the reporting period4 7f7 ,sunset ,the position of ,special ,envoy for ,belarus ,affairs and the authorities provided by this section shall terminate #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fdjg4 ,overseas placement of special appointment positions ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on current special appointment positions at ,united ,states diplomatic missions that do not exercise significant authority1 and all positions under schedule ,b or schedule ,c of subpart ,c of part #bac of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 at ,united ,states diplomatic missions4 ,the report shall include the title and responsibilities of each position1 the expected duration of the position1 the name of the individual currently appointed to the position1 and the hiring authority utilized to fill the position4 #fdjh4 ,resources for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad ,section #cjb7;d7 of the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,resource guidance and inserting ,resources for ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the paragraph heading and all that follows through ,not later than and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,resource guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 and clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 7iv71 and 7v71 respectively1 and moving such clauses 7as so redesignated7 #b ems to the right2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as subparagraph 7,b7 and moving such subparagraph 7as so redesignated7 #b ems to the right2 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,travel assistance 7,a7 ,family advocacy ,for the purpose of facilitating meetings between the ,united ,states ,government and the family members of ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad1 the ,secretary shall provide financial assistance to cover the costs of travel to ,washington1 ,d4,c41 including travel by air1 train1 bus1 or other transit as appropriate1 to any individual who-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 a family member of a ,united ,states national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad as determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7a72 or 7,,ii7 an appropriate individual who-- 7aa7 is approved by the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs2 and 7bb7 does not represent in any legal capacity a ,united ,states national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or the family of such ,united ,states national2 7ii7 has a permanent address that is more than #ej miles from ,washington1 ,d4,c42 and 7iii7 requests such assistance4 7,b7 ,travel and lodging 7i7 ,in general ,for each such ,united ,states national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad1 the financial assistance described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be provided for not more than #b trips per fiscal year1 unless the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs determines that a third trip is warranted4 7ii7 ,limitations ,any trip described in clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 consist of not more than #b family members or other individuals approved in accordance with subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii71 unless the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs determines that circumstances warrant an additional family member or other individual approved in accordance with subparagraph 7,a77i77,,ii7 and approves assistance to such third family member or other individual2 and 7,,ii7 not exceed more than #b nights lodging1 which shall not exceed the applicable government rate4 7,c7 ,return travel ,if other ,united ,states ,government assistance is unavailable1 the ,secretary may provide to a ,united ,states national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad as determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7a71 compensation and assistance1 as necessary1 for return travel to the ,united ,states upon release of such ,united ,states national4 7#c7 ,support ,the ,secretary shall seek to make available operational psychologists and clinical social workers1 to support the mental health and well-being of-- 7,a7 any ,united ,states national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad2 and 7,b7 any family member of such ,united ,states national1 with regard to the psychological1 social1 and mental health effects of such unlawful or wrongful detention4 7#d7 ,notification requirement ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives of any amount spent above #bej1jjj for any fiscal year to carry out paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7#e7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,foreign ,relations and ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 a detailed description of expenditures made pursuant to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7,b7 a detailed description of support provided pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 and the individuals providing such support2 and 7,c7 the number and location of visits outside of ,washington1 ,d4,c41 during the prior fiscal year made by the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs to family members of each ,united ,states national unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the authority and requirements under paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7#g7 ,family member defined ,in this subsection1 the term family member means a spouse1 father1 mother1 child1 brother1 sister1 grandparent1 grandchild1 aunt1 uncle1 nephew1 niece1 cousin1 father-in-law1 mother-in-law1 son-in-law1 daughter-in-law1 brother-in-law1 sister-in-law1 stepfather1 stepmother1 stepson1 stepdaughter1 stepbrother1 stepsister1 half brother1 or half sister4 4 ,,lxv ,economic diplomacy #feja4 ,report on recruitment1 retention1 and promotion of ,foreign ,service economic officers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the recruitment1 retention1 and promotion of economic officers in the ,foreign ,service4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7b7 shall include-- 7#a7 an overview of the key challenges the ,department faces in-- 7,a7 recruiting individuals to serve as economic officers in the ,foreign ,service2 and 7,b7 retaining individuals serving as economic officers in the ,foreign ,service1 particularly at the level of ,,gs-#ad of the ,general ,schedule and higher2 7#b7 an overview of the key challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified individuals to serve in economic positions in the ,civil ,service2 7#c7 a comparison of promotion rates for economic officers in the ,foreign ,service relative to other officers in the ,foreign ,service2 7#d7 a summary of the educational history and training of current economic officers in the ,foreign ,service and ,civil ,service officers serving in economic positions2 7#e7 the identification1 disaggregated by region1 of hard-to-fill posts and proposed incentives to improve staffing of economic officers in the ,foreign ,service at such posts2 7#f7 a summary and analysis of the factors that lead to the promotion of-- 7,a7 economic officers in the ,foreign ,service2 and 7,b7 individuals serving in economic positions in the ,civil ,service2 and 7#g7 a summary and analysis of current ,department-funded or run training opportunities and externally-funded programs1 including the ,secretary's ,leadership ,seminar at ,harvard ,business ,school1 for-- 7,a7 economic officers in the ,foreign ,service2 and 7,b7 individuals serving in economic positions in the ,civil ,service4 #fejb4 ,mandate to revise ,department of ,state metrics for successful economic and commercial diplomacy 7a7 ,mandate to revise department of state performance measures for economic and commercial diplomacy ,the ,secretary shall1 as part of the ,department's next regularly scheduled review on metrics and performance measures1 include revisions of ,department performance measures for economic and commercial diplomacy1 by identifying outcome-oriented1 and not process-oriented1 performance metrics1 including metrics that-- 7#a7 measure how ,department efforts advanced specific economic and commercial objectives and led to successes for the ,united ,states or other private sector actors overseas2 and 7#b7 focus on customer satisfaction with ,department services and assistance4 7b7 ,plan for ensuring complete data for performance measures ,as part of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include a plan for ensuring that-- 7#a7 the ,department1 both at its main headquarters and at domestic and overseas posts1 maintains and fully updates data on performance measures2 and 7#b7 ,department leadership and the appropriate congressional committees can evaluate the extent to which the ,department is advancing ,united ,states economic and commercial interests abroad through meeting performance targets4 7c7 ,report on private sector surveys ,the ,secretary shall prepare a report that lists and describes all the methods through which the ,department conducts surveys of the private sector to measure private sector satisfaction with assistance and services provided by the ,department to advance private sector economic and commercial goals in foreign markets4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after conducting the review pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 the revised performance metrics required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the report required under subsection 7c74 #fejc4 ,chief of mission economic responsibilities ,section #bjg of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,embassy economic team 7#a7 ,coordination and supervision ,each chief of mission shall coordinate and supervise the implementation of all ,united ,states economic policy interests within the host country in which the diplomatic mission is located1 among all ,united ,states ,government departments and agencies present in such country4 7#b7 ,accountability ,the chief of mission is responsible for the performance of the diplomatic mission in advancing ,united ,states economic policy interests within the host country4 7#c7 ,mission economic team ,the chief of mission shall designate appropriate embassy staff to form a mission economic team that-- 7,a7 monitors notable economic1 commercial1 and investment-related developments in the host country2 and 7,b7 develops plans and strategies for advancing ,united ,states economic and commercial interests in the host country1 including-- 7i7 tracking legislative1 regulatory1 judicial1 and policy developments that could affect ,united ,states economic1 commercial1 and investment interests2 7ii7 advocating for best practices with respect to policy and regulatory developments2 7iii7 conducting regular analyses of market systems1 trends1 prospects1 and opportunities for value-addition1 including risk assessments and constraints analyses of key sectors and of ,united ,states strategic competitiveness1 and other reporting on commercial opportunities and investment climate2 and 7iv7 providing recommendations for responding to developments that may adversely affect ,united ,states economic and commercial interests4 4 #fejd4 ,direction to embassy deal teams 7a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of deal teams at ,united ,states embassies and consulates are-- 7#a7 to promote a private sector-led approach-- 7,a7 to advance economic growth and job creation that is tailored1 as appropriate1 to specific economic sectors2 and 7,b7 to advance strategic partnerships2 7#b7 to prioritize efforts-- 7,a7 to identify commercial and investment opportunities2 7,b7 to advocate for improvements in the business and investment climate2 7,c7 to engage and consult with private sector partners2 and 7,d7 to report on the activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 in accordance with the applicable requirements under sections #gjf and #gjg of the ,championing ,american ,business ,through ,diplomacy ,act of #bjai 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb and #iijc72 7#c7 7,a7 7i7 to identify trade and investment opportunities for ,united ,states companies in foreign markets2 or 7ii7 to assist with existing trade and investment opportunities already identified by ,united ,states companies2 and 7,b7 to deploy ,united ,states ,government economic and other tools to help such ,united ,states companies to secure their objectives2 7#d7 to identify and facilitate opportunities for entities in a host country to increase exports to1 or investment in1 the ,united ,states in order to grow two-way trade and investment2 7#e7 to modernize1 streamline1 and improve access to resources and services designed to promote increased trade and investment opportunities2 7#f7 to identify and secure ,united ,states or allied government support of strategic projects1 such as ports1 railways1 energy production and distribution1 critical minerals development1 telecommunications networks1 and other critical infrastructure projects vulnerable to predatory investment by an authoritarian country or entity in such country where support or investment serves an important ,united ,states interest2 7#g7 to coordinate across the ,unites ,states ,government to ensure the appropriate and most effective use of ,united ,states ,government tools to support ,united ,states economic1 commercial1 and investment objectives2 and 7#h7 to coordinate with the multi-agency ,,dc ,central ,deal ,team1 established in ,february #bjbj1 on the matters described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and other relevant matters4 7b7 ,clarification ,a deal team may be composed of the personnel comprising the mission economic team formed pursuant to section #bjg7;e77#c7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj1 as added by section #fejc4 7c7 ,restrictions ,a deal team may not provide support for1 or assist a ,united ,states person with a transaction involving1 a government1 or an entity owned or controlled by a government1 if the ,secretary determines that such government-- 7#a7 has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism1 as described in-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7subtitle ,b of title ,,xvii of ,public ,law #aae-bcb72 7,b7 section #fbj;,a7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7;a772 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other relevant provision of law2 or 7#b7 has engaged in an activity that would trigger a restriction under section #aaf7;a7 or #ejb;,b7a77#b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7a7 and #bcjd7;a77#b77 or any other relevant provision of law4 7d7 ,further restrictions 7#a7 ,prohibition on support of sanctioned persons ,deal teams may not carry out activities prohibited under ,united ,states sanctions laws or regulations1 including dealings with persons on the list of specially designated persons and blocked persons maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury1 except to the extent otherwise authorized by the ,secretary of the ,treasury or the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,prohibition on support of activities subject to sanctions ,any person receiving support from a deal team must be in compliance with all ,united ,states sanctions laws and regulations as a condition for receiving such assistance4 7e7 ,chief of mission authority and accountability ,the chief of mission to a foreign country-- 7#a7 is the designated leader of a deal team in such country2 and 7#b7 shall be held accountable for the performance and effectiveness of ,united ,states deal teams in such country4 7f7 ,guidance cable ,the ,department shall send out regular guidance on ,deal ,team efforts by an ,all ,diplomatic and ,consular ,posts 7referred to in this section as ,,aldac7 that-- 7#a7 describes the role of deal teams2 and 7#b7 includes relevant and up-to-date information to enhance the effectiveness of deal teams in a country4 7g7 ,confidentiality of information 7#a7 ,in general ,in preparing the cable required under subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall protect from disclosure any proprietary information of a ,united ,states person marked as business confidential information unless the person submitting such information-- 7,a7 had notice1 at the time of submission1 that such information would be released by2 or 7,b7 subsequently consents to the release of such information4 7#b7 ,treatment as trade secrets ,proprietary information obtained by the ,united ,states ,government from a ,united ,states person pursuant to the activities of deal teams shall be-- 7,a7 considered to be trade secrets and commercial or financial information 7as such terms are used under section #eeb;b7c77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 exempt from disclosure without the express approval of the person4 7h7 ,sunset ,the requirements under subsections 7f7 through 7h7 shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #feje4 ,establishment of a ,deal ,team of the ,year award 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a new award1 to be known as the ,deal ,team of the ,year ,award1 and annually present the award to a deal team at one ,united ,states mission in each region to recognize outstanding achievements in supporting a ,united ,states company or companies pursuing commercial deals abroad or in identifying new deal prospects for ,united ,states companies4 7b7 ,award content 7#a7 ,department of ,state ,each member of a deal team receiving an award pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall receive a certificate that is signed by the ,secretary and-- 7,a7 in the case of a member of the ,foreign ,service1 is included in the next employee evaluation report2 or 7,b7 in the case of a ,civil ,service employee1 is included in the next annual performance review4 7#b7 ,other ,federal agencies ,if an award is presented pursuant to subsection 7a7 to a ,federal ,government employee who is not employed by the ,department1 the employing agency may determine whether to provide such employee any recognition or benefits in addition to the recognition or benefits provided by the ,department4 7c7 ,eligibility ,any interagency economics team at a ,united ,states overseas mission under chief of mission authority that assists ,united ,states companies with identifying1 navigating1 and securing trade and investment opportunities in a foreign country or that facilitates beneficial foreign investment into the ,united ,states is eligible for an award under this section4 7d7 ,report ,not later than the last day of the fiscal year in which awards are presented pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 each mission receiving a ,deal ,team of the ,year ,award4 7#b7 the names and agencies of each awardee within the recipient deal teams2 and 7#c7 a detailed description of the reason such deal teams received such award4 ,,lxvi ,public diplomacy #ffja4 ,public diplomacy outreach 7a7 ,coordination of resources ,the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,secretary shall direct public affairs sections at ,united ,states embassies and ,,usaid ,mission ,program ,officers at ,,usaid missions to coordinate1 enhance and prioritize resources for public diplomacy and awareness campaigns around ,united ,states diplomatic and development efforts1 including through-- 7#a7 the utilization of new media technology for maximum public engagement2 and 7#b7 enact coordinated comprehensive community outreach to increase public awareness and understanding and appreciation of ,united ,states diplomatic and development efforts4 7b7 ,development outreach and coordination officers ,,usaid should prioritize hiring of additional ,development ,outreach and ,coordination officers in ,,usaid missions to support the purposes of subsection 7a74 7c7 ,best practices ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator of ,,usaid shall identify #aj countries in which ,embassies and ,,usaid missions have successfully executed efforts1 including monitoring and evaluation of such efforts1 described in 7a7 and develop best practices to be turned into ,department and ,,usaid guidance4 #ffjb4 ,modification on use of funds for ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty ,in section #cjh7;h7 of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjg7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#e72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively4 #ffjc4 ,international broadcasting 7a7 ,voice of ,america ,section #cjc of the ,united ,states ,international ,broadcasting ,act of #aiid 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,voice of ,america operations and structure 7#a7 ,operations ,the ,director of the ,voice of ,america 7,,voa7-- 7,a7 shall direct and supervise the operations of ,,voa1 including making all major decisions relating its staffing2 and 7,b7 may utilize any authorities made available to the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media or to its ,chief ,executive ,officer under this ,act or under any other ,act to carry out its operations in an effective manner4 7#b7 ,plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,,voa shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives a plan to ensure that the personnel structure of ,,voa is sufficient to effectively carry out the principles described in subsection 7c74 4 7b7 ,appointment of ,chief ,executive ,officer ,section #cjd of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking as an entity described in section #ajd of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting under the direction of the ,international ,broadcasting ,advisory ,board2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking the second sentence and inserting the following3 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 when a vacancy arises1 until such time as a ,chief ,executive ,officer1 to whom sections #ccde through #ccdi;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply1 is appointed and confirmed by the ,senate1 an acting ,chief ,executive ,officer shall be appointed by the ,international ,broadcasting ,advisory ,board and shall continue to serve and exercise the authorities and powers under this title as the sole means of filling such vacancy1 for the duration of the vacancy4 ,in the absence of a quorum on the ,international ,broadcasting ,advisory ,board1 the first principal deputy of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media shall serve as acting ,chief ,executive ,officer44 7c7 ,chief ,executive ,officer authorities ,section #cje7;a77#a7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbjd7;a77#a77 is amended by striking ,to supervise all and inserting ,to oversee1 coordinate1 and provide strategic direction for4 7d7 ,international ,broadcasting ,advisory ,board ,section #cjf7;a7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fbje7;a77 is amended by striking advise the ,chief ,executive ,officer of and inserting oversee and advise the ,chief ,executive ,officer and4 7e7 ,radio ,free ,africa2 ,radio ,free ,americas ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,global ,media shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives that details the financial and other resources that would be required to establish and operate #b nonprofit organizations1 modeled after ,radio ,free ,europe_/,radio ,liberty and ,radio ,free ,asia1 for the purposes of providing accurate1 uncensored1 and reliable news and information to-- 7#a7 the region of ,africa1 with respect to ,radio ,free ,africa2 and 7#b7 the region of ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean1 with respect to ,radio ,free ,americas4 #ffjd4 ,john ,lewis ,civil ,rights ,fellowship program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aae4 ,john ,lewis civil rights fellowship program 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,john ,lewis ,civil ,rights ,fellowship ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,fellowship ,program7 within the ,j4 ,william ,fulbright ,educational ,exchange ,program4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,fellowship ,program are-- 7#a7 to honor the legacy of ,representative ,john ,lewis by promoting a greater understanding of the history and tenets of nonviolent civil rights movements2 and 7#b7 to advance foreign policy priorities of the ,united ,states by promoting studies1 research1 and international exchange in the subject of nonviolent movements that established and protected civil rights around the world4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs 7referred to in this section as the ,bureau7 shall administer the ,fellowship ,program in accordance with policy guidelines established by the ,board1 in consultation with the binational ,fulbright ,commissions and ,united ,states ,embassies4 7d7 ,selection of fellows 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall annually select qualified individuals to participate in the ,fellowship ,program4 ,the ,bureau may determine the number of fellows selected each year1 which1 whenever feasible1 shall be not fewer than #be4 7#b7 ,outreach 7,a7 ,in general ,to the extent practicable1 the ,bureau shall conduct outreach at institutions1 including-- 7i7 minority serving institutions1 including historically ,black colleges and universities2 and 7ii7 other appropriate institutions1 as determined by the ,bureau4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,historically black college and university ,the term historically ,black college and university has the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7ii7 ,minority serving institution ,the term minority-serving institution means an eligible institution under section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7e7 ,fellowship orientation ,annually1 the ,bureau shall organize and administer a fellowship orientation1 which shall-- 7#a7 be held in ,washington1 ,d4,c41 or at another location selected by the ,bureau2 and 7#b7 include programming to honor the legacy of ,representative ,john ,lewis4 7f7 ,structure 7#a7 ,work plan ,to carry out the purposes described in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 each fellow selected pursuant to subsection 7d7 shall arrange an internship or research placement-- 7i7 with a nongovernmental organization1 academic institution1 or other organization approved by the ,bureau2 and 7ii7 in a country with an operational ,fulbright ,u4,s4 ,student ,program2 and 7,b7 the ,bureau shall1 for each fellow1 approve a work plan that identifies the target objectives for the fellow1 including specific duties and responsibilities relating to those objectives4 7#b7 ,conferences2 presentations ,each fellow shall-- 7,a7 attend a fellowship orientation organized and administered by the ,bureau under subsection 7e72 7,b7 not later than the date that is #a year after the end of the fellowship period1 attend a fellowship summit organized and administered by the ,bureau1 which-- 7i7 whenever feasible1 shall be held in ,atlanta1 ,georgia1 or another location of importance to the civil rights movement in the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 may coincide with other events facilitated by the ,bureau2 and 7,c7 at such summit1 give a presentation on lessons learned during the period of fellowship4 7#c7 ,fellowship period ,each fellowship under this section shall continue for a period determined by the ,bureau1 which1 whenever feasible1 shall be not fewer than #aj months4 7g7 ,fellowship award ,the ,bureau shall provide each fellow under this section with an allowance that is equal to the amount needed for-- 7#a7 the reasonable costs of the fellow during the fellowship period2 and 7#b7 travel and lodging expenses related to attending the orientation and summit required under subsection 7e77#b74 7h7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of the completion of the ,fellowship ,program by the initial cohort of fellows selected under subsection 7d71 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of the ,fellowship ,program1 including-- 7#a7 a description of the demographics of the cohort of fellows who completed a fellowship during the preceding #a-year period2 7#b7 a description of internship and research placements1 and research projects selected by such cohort1 under the ,fellowship ,program1 including feedback from-- 7,a7 such cohort on implementation of the ,fellowship ,program2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary on lessons learned2 and 7#c7 an analysis of trends relating to the diversity of each cohort of fellows and the topics of projects completed since the establishment of the ,fellowship ,program4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments to the mutual educational and cultural exchange ,act of #aifa ,section #aab7;a7 of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfj7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 the ,john ,lewis ,civil ,rights ,fellowship ,program established under section #aae1 which provides funding for international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career individuals from the ,united ,states to study nonviolent civil rights movements in self-arranged placements with universities or nongovernmental organizations in foreign countries4 4 #ffje4 ,domestic engagement and public affairs 7a7 ,strategy required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop a strategy to explain to the ,american people the value of the work of the ,department and ,united ,states foreign policy to advancing the national security of the ,united ,states4 ,the strategy shall include-- 7#a7 tools to inform the ,american people about the non-partisan importance of ,united ,states diplomacy and foreign relations and to utilize public diplomacy to meet the ,united ,states' national security priorities2 7#b7 efforts to reach the widest possible audience of ,americans1 including those who historically have not had exposure to ,united ,states foreign policy efforts and priorities2 7#c7 additional staffing and resource needs including-- 7,a7 domestic positions within the ,bureau of ,global ,public ,affairs to focus on engagement with the ,american people as outlined in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 positions within the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs to enhance program and reach the widest possible audience2 7,c7 increasing the number of fellowship and detail programs that place ,foreign ,service and civil service employees outside the ,department for a limited time1 including ,pearson ,fellows1 ,reta ,joe ,lewis ,local ,diplomats1 ,brookings ,fellows1 and ,georgetown ,fellows2 and 7,d7 recommendations for increasing participation in the ,hometown ,diplomats program and evaluating this program as well as other opportunities for ,department officers to engage with ,american audiences while traveling within the ,united ,states4 #ffjf4 ,extension of ,global ,engagement ,center ,section #abhg7;j7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef note7 is amended by striking on the date that is #h years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #ffjg4 ,paperwork ,reduction ,act ,section #efjc7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,united ,states ,information and ,educational ,exchange ,act of #aidh 7,public ,law #hj-djb74 4 #ffjh4 ,modernization and enhancement strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a strategy to the appropriate congressional committees for-- 7#a7 modernizing and increasing the operational and programming capacity of ,american ,spaces and ,american ,corners throughout the world1 including by leveraging public-private partnerships2 7#b7 providing salaries to locally employed staff of ,american ,spaces and ,american ,corners2 and 7#c7 providing opportunities for ,united ,states businesses and nongovernmental organizations to better utilize ,american ,spaces4 ,,lxvii ,other matters #fgja4 ,internships of ,united ,states nationals at international organizations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to bolster efforts to increase the number of ,united ,states citizens representative of the ,american people occupying positions in the ,united ,nations system1 agencies1 and commissions1 and in other international organizations1 including by awarding grants to educational institutions and students4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that identifies-- 7#a7 the number of ,united ,states citizens who are involved in internship programs at international organizations2 7#b7 the distribution of the individuals described in paragraph 7#a7 among various international organizations2 and 7#c7 grants1 programs1 and other activities that are being utilized to recruit and fund ,united ,states citizens to participate in internship programs at international organizations4 7c7 ,eligibility ,an individual referred to in subsection 7a7 is an individual who-- 7#a7 is enrolled at or received their degree within two years from-- 7,a7 an institution of higher education2 or 7,b7 an institution of higher education based outside the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7#b7 is a citizen of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated #a1ejj1jjj for the ,department of ,state for fiscal year #bjbd to carry out the grant program authorized under subsection 7a74 #fgjb4 ,training for international organizations 7a7 ,training programs ,section #gjh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbh7 is amended by adding at the end of the following new subsection3 7e7 ,training in multilateral diplomacy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with other senior officials as appropriate1 shall establish training courses on-- 7,a7 the conduct of diplomacy at international organizations and other multilateral institutions2 and 7,b7 broad-based multilateral negotiations of international instruments4 7#b7 ,required training ,members of the ,service1 including appropriate chiefs of mission and other officers who are assigned to ,united ,states missions representing the ,united ,states to international organizations and other multilateral institutions or who are assigned in other positions that have as their primary responsibility formulation of policy related to such organizations and institutions1 or participation in negotiations of international instruments1 shall receive specialized training in the areas described in paragraph 7#a7 prior to the beginning of service for such assignment or1 if receiving such training at that time is not practical1 within the first year of beginning such assignment4 4 7b7 ,training for ,department employees ,the ,secretary of ,state shall ensure that employees of the ,department of ,state who are assigned to positions described in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7e7 of section #gjh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7as added by subsection 7a7 of this section71 including members of the civil service or general service1 or who are seconded to international organizations for a period of at least one year1 receive training described in such subsection and participate in other such courses as the ,secretary may recommend to build or augment identifiable skills that would be useful for such ,department officials representing ,united ,states interests at these institutions and organizations4 #fgjc4 ,modification to transparency on international agreements and non-binding instruments ,section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 as most recently amended by section #eidg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cdgf71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 through 7l7 as subsections 7i7 through 7m71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 7#a7 ,if the ,secretary is aware or has reason to believe that the requirements of subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 have not been fulfilled with respect to an international agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 immediately bring the matter to the attention of the office or agency responsible for the agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument2 and 7,b7 request the office or agency to provide within #g days the text or other information necessary to fulfill the requirements of the relevant subsection4 7#b7 ,upon receiving the text or other information requested pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 fulfill the requirements of subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c71 as the case may be1 with respect to the agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument concerned-- 7i7 by including such text or other information in the next submission required by subsection 7a77#a72 7ii7 by providing such information in writing to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees before provision of the submission described in clause 7i72 or 7iii7 in relation to subsection 7b71 by making the text of the agreement or qualifying non-binding instrument and the information described in subparagraphs 7,a77iii7 and 7,b77iii7 of subsection 7a77#a7 relating to the agreement or instrument available to the public on the website of the ,department of ,state within #ae days of receiving the text or other information requested pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 provide to the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate1 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the appropriate congressional committees1 either in the next submission required by subsection 7a77#a7 or before such submission1 a written statement explaining the reason for the delay in fulfilling the requirements of subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c71 as the case may be4 4 #fgjd4 ,report on partner forces utilizing ,united ,states security assistance identified as using hunger as a weapon of war 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states recognizes the link between armed conflict and conflict-induced food insecurity2 7#b7 ,congress recognizes and condemns the role of nefarious security actors1 including state and non-state armed groups1 who have utilized hunger as a weapon of war1 including through the unanimous adoption of ,house of ,representatives ,resolution #ibb and ,senate ,resolution #ffi relating to condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine2 and 7#c7 the ,united ,states should use the diplomatic and humanitarian tools at our disposal to not only fight global hunger1 mitigate the spread of conflict1 and promote critical1 lifesaving assistance1 but also hold perpetrators using hunger as a weapon of war to account4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7#a7 ,hunger as a weapon of war ,the term hunger as a weapon of war means-- 7,a7 intentional starvation of civilians2 7,b7 intentional and reckless destruction1 removal1 looting1 or rendering useless objects necessary for food production and distribution1 such as farmland1 markets1 mills1 food processing and storage facilities1 food stuffs1 crops1 livestock1 agricultural assets1 waterways1 water systems1 drinking water facilities and supplies1 and irrigation networks2 7,c7 undue denial of humanitarian access and deprivation of objects indispensable to people's survival1 such as food supplies and nutrition resources2 and 7,d7 willful interruption of market systems for populations in need1 including through the prevention of travel and manipulation of currency exchange4 7#b7 ,security assistance ,the term security assistance means assistance meeting the definition of security assistance under section #ejb;,b of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjd74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives regarding-- 7#a7 ,united ,states-funded security assistance and cooperation2 and 7#b7 whether the governments and entities receiving such assistance have or are currently using hunger as a weapon of war4 7d7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7c7 shall-- 7#a7 identify countries receiving ,united ,states-funded security assistance or participating in security programs and activities1 including in coordination with the ,department of ,defense1 that are currently experiencing famine-like conditions as a result of conflict2 7#b7 describe the actors and actions taken by such actors in the countries identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 who are utilizing hunger as a weapon of war2 and 7#c7 describe any current or existing plans to continue providing ,united ,states-funded security assistance to recipient countries4 7e7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fgje4 ,infrastructure projects and investments by the ,united ,states and ,people's ,republic of ,china ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,development ,finance ,corporation1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the opportunities and costs of infrastructure projects in ,middle ,east1 ,african1 and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean countries1 which shall-- 7#a7 describe the nature and total funding of ,united ,states infrastructure investments and construction in ,middle ,east1 ,african1 and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean countries1 and that of ,united ,states allies and partners in the same regions2 7#b7 describe the nature and total funding of infrastructure investments and construction by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,middle ,east1 ,african1 and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean countries2 7#c7 assess the national security threats posed by the infrastructure investment gap between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states and ,united ,states allies and partners1 including-- 7,a7 infrastructure1 such as ports2 7,b7 access to critical and strategic minerals2 7,c7 digital and telecommunication infrastructure2 7,d7 threats to supply chains2 and 7,e7 general favorability towards the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states and ,united ,states' allies and partners among ,middle ,east1 ,african1 and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean countries2 7#d7 assess the opportunities and challenges for companies based in the ,united ,states to invest in infrastructure projects in ,middle ,east1 ,african1 and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean countries2 7#e7 describe options for the ,united ,states ,government to undertake to increase support for ,united ,states businesses engaged in large-scale infrastructure projects in ,middle ,east1 ,african1 and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean countries2 and 7#f7 identify regional infrastructure priorities1 ranked according to ,united ,states national interests1 in ,middle ,east1 ,african1 and ,latin ,american and ,caribbean countries4 #fgjf4 ,special envoys 7a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a review of all special envoy positions to determine-- 7#a7 which special envoy positions are needed to accomplish the mission of the ,department2 7#b7 which special envoy positions could be absorbed into the ,department's existing bureau structure2 7#c7 which special envoy positions were established by an ,act of ,congress2 and 7#d7 which special envoy positions were created by the ,executive ,branch without explicit congressional approval4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes-- 7#a7 a list of every special envoy position in the ,department2 7#b7 a detailed justification of the need for each special envoy1 if warranted2 7#c7 a list of the special envoy positions that could be absorbed into the ,department's existing bureau structure without compromising the mission of the ,department2 7#d7 a list of the special envoy positions that were created by an ,act of ,congress2 and 7#e7 a list of the special envoy positions that are not expressly authorized by statute4 #fgjg4 ,,us-,,asean ,center 7a7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term ,,asean means the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary is authorized to enter into a public-private partnership for the purposes of establishing a ,,us-,,asean ,center in the ,united ,states to support ,united ,states economic and cultural engagement with ,southeast ,asia4 7c7 ,functions ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,,us-,,asean ,center established pursuant to subsection 7b7 may-- 7#a7 provide grants for research to support and elevate the importance of the ,,us-,,asean partnership2 7#b7 facilitate activities to strengthen ,,us-,,asean trade and investment2 7#c7 expand economic and technological relationships between ,,asean countries and the ,united ,states into new areas of cooperation2 7#d7 provide training to ,united ,states citizens and citizens of ,,asean countries that improve people-to-people ties2 7#e7 develop educational programs to increase awareness for the ,united ,states and ,,asean countries on the importance of relations between the ,united ,states and ,,asean countries2 and 7#f7 carry out other activities the ,secretary considers necessary to strengthen ties between the ,united ,states and ,,asean countries and achieve the objectives of the ,,us-,,asean ,center4 #fgjh4 ,briefings on the ,united ,states-,european ,union ,trade and ,technology ,council ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states-,european ,union ,trade and ,technology ,council is an important forum for the ,united ,states and in the ,european ,union to engage on transatlantic trade1 investment1 and engagement on matters related to critical and emerging technology and that the ,department should provide regular updates to the appropriate congressional committees on the deliverables and policy initiatives announced at ,united ,states-,european ,union ,trade and ,technology ,council ministerials #fgji4 ,modification and repeal of reports 7a7 ,country reports on human rights practices 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall examine the production of the #bjbc and subsequent annual ,country ,reports on ,human ,rights ,practices by the ,assistant ,secretary for ,democracy1 ,human ,rights1 and ,labor as required under sections #aaf7;d7 and #ejb;,b7b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7d71 #bcjd7;b77 to maximize-- 7,a7 cost and personnel efficiencies2 7,b7 the potential use of data and analytic tools and visualization2 and 7,c7 advancement of the modernization agenda for the ,department announced by the ,secretary on ,october #bg1 #bjba4 7#b7 ,transnational repression amendments to annual country reports on human rights practices ,section #aaf7;d7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean7d77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ac7 ,wherever applicable1 a description of the nature and extent of acts of transnational repression that occurred during the preceding year1 including identification of-- 7,a7 incidents in which a government harassed1 intimidated1 or killed individuals outside of their internationally recognized borders and the patterns of such repression among repeat offenders2 7,b7 countries in which such transnational repression occurs and the role of the governments of such countries in enabling1 preventing1 mitigating1 and responding to such acts2 7,c7 the tactics used by the governments of countries identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 including the actions identified and any new techniques observed2 7,d7 in the case of digital surveillance and harassment1 the type of technology or platform1 including social media1 smart city technology1 health tracking systems1 general surveillance technology1 and data access1 transfer1 and storage procedures1 used by the governments of countries identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 for such actions2 and 7,e7 groups and types of individuals targeted by acts of transnational repression in each country in which such acts occur4 4 7b7 ,elimination of obsolete reports 7#a7 ,annual reports relating to funding mechanisms for telecommunications security and semiconductors ,division ,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #ibjb7;a77#b7 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ijf7;a77#b77-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,b7 in section #iije 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfee7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,reports relating to foreign assistance to counter ,russian influence and media organizations controlled by ,russia ,the ,countering ,russian ,influence in ,europe and ,eurasia ,act of #bjag 7title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aae-dd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #bed7;e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,in general4--2 7,,ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c71 respectively1 and moving such paragraphs #b ems to the left2 and 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by striking section #bee4 7#c7 ,annual report on promoting the rule of law in the ,russian ,federation ,section #bjb of the ,russia and ,moldova ,jackson-,vanik ,repeal and ,sergei ,magnitsky ,rule of ,law ,accountability ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bjh7 is amended by striking subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,annual report on advancing freedom and democracy ,section #baba of the ,advance ,democratic ,values1 ,address ,nondemocratic ,countries1 and ,enhance ,democracy ,act of #bjjg 7title ,,xxi of ,public ,law #aaj-ec7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7#e7 ,annual reports on ,united ,states-,vietnam human rights dialogue meetings ,section #gjb of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baean note7 is repealed4 #fgaj4 ,modification of ,build ,act of #bjah to prioritize projects that advance national security ,section #adab of the ,build ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifab7 is amended by adding at the end the following subsection3 7d7 ,prioritization of national security interests ,the ,corporation shall prioritize the provision of support under title ,,ii in projects that advance core national security interests of the ,united ,states with respect to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 4 #fgaa4 ,permitting for international bridges ,the ,international ,bridge ,act of #aigb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #ece et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #e the following3 #f4 ,permitting for international bridges 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible applicant ,the term eligible applicant means an entity that has submitted an application for a ,presidential permit during the period beginning on ,december #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 for any of the following3 7,a7 #a or more international bridges in ,webb ,county1 ,texas4 7,b7 ,an international bridge in ,cameron ,county1 ,texas4 7,c7 ,an international bridge in ,maverick ,county1 ,texas4 7#b7 ,presidential permit 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,presidential permit means-- 7i7 an approval by the ,president to construct1 maintain1 and operate an international bridge under section #d2 or 7ii7 an approval by the ,president to construct1 maintain1 and operate an international bridge pursuant to a process described in ,executive ,order #achfg 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #aedia2 relating to ,issuance of ,permits ,with ,respect to ,facilities and ,land ,transportation ,crossings at the ,international ,boundaries of the ,united ,states7 7or any successor ,executive ,order74 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term ,presidential permit includes an amendment to an approval described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 7b7 ,application ,an eligible applicant for a ,presidential permit to construct1 maintain1 and operate an international bridge shall submit an application for the permit to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,recommendation 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives an application under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall make a recommendation to the ,president-- 7,a7 to grant the ,presidential permit2 or 7,b7 to deny the ,presidential permit4 7#b7 ,consideration ,the sole basis for a recommendation under paragraph 7#a7 shall be whether the international bridge is in the foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,presidential action 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall grant or deny the ,presidential permit for an application under subsection 7b7 by not later than #fj days after the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary makes a recommendation under subsection 7c77#a72 and 7,b7 the date on which the ,secretary is required to make a recommendation under subsection 7c77#a74 7#b7 ,no action 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 if the ,president does not grant or deny the ,presidential permit for an application under subsection 7b7 by the deadline described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,presidential permit shall be considered to have been granted as of that deadline4 7,b7 ,requirement ,as a condition on a ,presidential permit considered to be granted under subparagraph 7,a71 the eligible applicant shall complete all applicable environmental documents required pursuant to ,public ,law #ia-aij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7e7 ,document requirements ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall not require an eligible applicant for a ,presidential permit-- 7#a7 to include in the application under subsection 7b7 environmental documents prepared pursuant to ,public ,law #ia-aij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 or 7#b7 to have completed any environmental review under ,public ,law #ia-aij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 prior to the ,president granting a ,presidential permit under subsection 7d74 7f7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 prohibits the ,president from granting a ,presidential permit conditioned on the eligible applicant completing all environmental documents pursuant to ,public ,law #ia-aij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7#b7 prohibits the ,secretary from requesting a list of all permits and approvals from ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies that the eligible applicant believes are required in connection with the international bridge1 or a brief description of how those permits and approvals will be acquired2 or 7#c7 exempts an eligible applicant from the requirement to complete all environmental documents pursuant to ,public ,law #ia-aij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 prior to construction of an international bridge4 4 ,,lxviii ,,aukus matters #fhja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,aukus partnership 7,a7 ,in general ,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 ,pillars ,the ,,aukus partnership includes the following two pillars3 7i7 ,pillar ,one is focused on developing a pathway for ,australia to acquire conventionally armed1 nuclear-powered submarines4 7ii7 ,pillar ,two is focused on enhancing trilateral collaboration on advanced defense capabilities1 including hypersonic and counter hypersonic capabilities1 quantum technologies1 undersea technologies1 and artificial intelligence4 7#c7 ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations ,the term ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations means subchapter ,m of chapter ,i of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 ,a ,outlining the ,,aukus partnership #fhaa4 ,statement of policy on the ,,aukus partnership 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states that-- 7#a7 the ,,aukus partnership is integral to ,united ,states national security1 increasing ,united ,states and allied capability in the undersea domain of the ,indo-,pacific1 and developing cutting edge military capabilities2 7#b7 the transfer of conventionally armed1 nuclear-powered submarines to ,australia1 if implemented appropriately1 will position the ,united ,states and its allies to maintain peace and security in the ,indo-,pacific2 7#c7 the transfer of conventionally armed1 nuclear-powered submarines to ,australia will be safely implemented with the highest nonproliferation standards in alignment with-- 7,a7 safeguards established by the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 and 7,b7 the ,additional ,protocol to the ,agreement between ,australia and the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency for the application of safeguards in connection with the ,treaty on the ,non-,proliferation of ,nuclear ,weapons1 signed at ,vienna ,september #bc1 #aiig2 7#d7 the ,united ,states will enter into a mutual defense agreement with ,australia1 modeled on the #aieh bilateral mutual defense agreement with the ,united ,kingdom1 for the sole purpose of facilitating the transfer of naval nuclear propulsion technology to ,australia2 7#e7 working with the ,united ,kingdom and ,australia to develop and provide joint advanced military capabilities to promote security and stability in the ,indo-,pacific will have tangible impacts on ,united ,states military effectiveness across the world2 7#f7 in order to better facilitate cooperation under ,pillar #b of the ,,aukus partnership1 it is imperative that every effort be made to streamline ,united ,states export controls consistent with necessary and reciprocal security safeguards on ,united ,states technology at least comparable to those of the ,united ,states2 7#g7 the trade authorization mechanism for the ,,aukus partnership administered by the ,department is a critical first step in reimagining the ,united ,states export control system to carry out the ,,aukus partnership and expedite technology sharing and defense trade among the ,united ,states1 ,australia1 and the ,united ,kingdom2 and 7#h7 the vast majority of ,united ,states defense trade with ,australia is conducted through the ,foreign ,military ,sales 7,,fms7 process1 the preponderance of defense trade with the ,united ,kingdom is conducted through ,direct ,commercial ,sales 7,,dcs71 and efforts to streamline ,united ,states export controls should focus on both ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales4 #fhab4 ,senior ,advisor for the ,,aukus partnership at the ,department of ,state 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,senior ,advisor for the ,,aukus partnership at the ,department1 who-- 7#a7 shall report directly to the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 may not hold another position in the ,department concurrently while holding the position of ,senior ,advisor for the ,,aukus partnership4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,senior ,advisor shall-- 7#a7 be responsible for coordinating efforts related to the ,,aukus partnership across the ,department1 including the bureaus engaged in nonproliferation1 defense trade1 security assistance1 and diplomatic relations in the ,indo-,pacific2 7#b7 serve as the lead within the ,department for implementation of the ,,aukus partnership in interagency processes1 consulting with counterparts in the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,department of ,energy1 the ,office of ,naval ,reactors1 and any other relevant agencies2 7#c7 lead diplomatic efforts related to the ,,aukus partnership with other governments to explain how the partnership will enhance security and stability in the ,indo-,pacific2 and 7#d7 consult regularly with the appropriate congressional committees1 and keep such committees fully and currently informed1 on issues related to the ,,aukus partnership1 including in relation to the ,,aukus ,pillar #a objective of supporting ,australia's acquisition of conventionally armed1 nuclear-powered submarines and the ,pillar #b objective of jointly developing advanced military capabilities to support security and stability in the ,indo-,pacific1 as affirmed by the ,president of the ,united ,states1 the ,prime ,minister of the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,prime ,minister of ,australia on ,april #e1 #bjbb4 7c7 ,personnel to support the ,senior ,advisor ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,senior ,advisor is adequately staffed1 including through encouraging details1 or assignment of employees of the ,department1 with expertise related to the implementation of the ,,aukus partnership1 including staff with expertise in-- 7#a7 nuclear policy1 including nonproliferation2 7#b7 defense trade and security cooperation1 including security assistance2 and 7#c7 relations with respect to political-military issues in the ,indo-,pacific and ,europe4 7d7 ,notification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than #ij days after a ,senior ,advisor assumes such position1 the ,secretary shall notify the appropriate congressional committees of the number of full-time equivalent positions1 relevant expertise1 and duties of any employees of the ,department or detailees supporting the ,senior ,advisor4 7e7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,the position of the ,senior ,advisor for the ,,aukus partnership shall terminate on the date that is #h years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew the position of the ,senior ,advisor for the ,,aukus partnership for #a additional period of #d years1 following notification to the appropriate congressional committees of the renewal4 ,b ,authorization for ,,aukus submarine training #fhbc4 ,australia1 ,united ,kingdom1 and ,united ,states submarine security training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may transfer or export directly to private individuals in ,australia defense services that may be transferred to the ,government of ,australia under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 to support the development of the submarine industrial base of ,australia necessary for submarine security activities between ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states1 including if such individuals are not officers1 employees1 or agents of the ,government of ,australia4 7b7 ,security controls 7#a7 ,in general ,any defense service transferred or exported under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to appropriate security controls to ensure that any sensitive information conveyed by such transfer or export is protected from disclosure to persons unauthorized by the ,united ,states to receive such information4 7#b7 ,certification ,not later than #cj days before the first transfer or export of a defense service under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter1 the ,president shall certify to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that the controls described in paragraph 7#a7 will protect the information described in such paragraph for the defense services so transferred or exported4 7c7 ,application of requirements for retransfer and reexport ,any person who receives any defense service transferred or exported under subsection 7a7 may retransfer or reexport such service to other persons only in accordance with the requirements of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq474 ,c ,streamlining and protecting transfers of ,united ,states military technology from compromise #fhca4 ,priority for ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom in ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall institute policies and procedures for letters of request from ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom to transfer defense articles and services under section #ba of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7 related to ,,aukus to receive expedited consideration and processing relative to all other letters of request other than from ,taiwan and ,ukraine4 7b7 ,technology transfer policy for ,australia1 ,canada1 and the ,united ,kingdom 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall create an anticipatory release policy for the transfer of technologies described in paragraph 7#b7 to ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,canada through ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales that are not covered by an exemption under the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations4 7#b7 ,capabilities described ,the capabilities described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 ,pillar ,one-related technologies associated with submarine and associated combat systems2 and 7,b7 ,pillar ,two-related technologies1 including hypersonic missiles1 cyber capabilities1 artificial intelligence1 quantum technologies1 undersea capabilities1 and other advanced technologies4 7#c7 ,expedited decision-making ,review of a transfer under the policy established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to an expedited decision-making process4 7c7 ,interagency policy and guidance ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly review and update interagency policies and implementation guidance related to requests for ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales1 including by incorporating the anticipatory release provisions of this section4 #fhcb4 ,identification and pre-clearance of platforms1 technologies1 and equipment for sale to ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom through ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a biennial basis thereafter for #h years1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a list of advanced military platforms1 technologies1 and equipment that are pre-cleared and prioritized for sale and release to ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom and ,canada through the ,foreign ,military ,sales and ,direct ,commercial ,sales programs without regard to whether a letter of request or license to purchase such platforms1 technologies1 or equipment has been received from any of such country4 ,each list may include items that are not related to the ,,aukus partnership but may not include items that are not covered by an exemption under the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations except unmanned aerial or hypersonic systems4 #fhcc4 ,export control exemptions and standards 7a7 ,in general ,section #ch of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,,aukus defense trade cooperation 7#a7 ,exemption from licensing and approval requirements ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the ,secretary of ,state may exempt from the licensing or other approval requirements of this section exports and transfers 7including reexports1 retransfers1 temporary imports1 and brokering activities7 of defense articles and defense services between or among the ,united ,states1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,australia that-- 7,a7 are not excluded by those countries2 7,b7 are not referred to in subsection7j77#a77;,c77ii72 and 7,c7 involve only persons or entities that are approved by-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7ii7 the ,ministry of ,defense1 the ,ministry of ,foreign ,affairs1 or other similar authority within those countries4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the authority provided in subparagraph 7#a7 shall not apply to any activity1 including exports1 transfers1 reexports1 retransfers1 temporary imports1 or brokering1 of ,united ,states defense articles and defense services involving any country or a person or entity of any country other than the ,united ,states1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,australia4 4 7b7 ,required standards of export controls ,the ,secretary may only exercise the authority under subsection 7l77#a7 of section #ch of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 with respect to the ,united ,kingdom or ,australia #cj days after the ,secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified certification and detailed unclassified assessment 7which may include a classified annex7 that the country concerned has implemented standards for a system of export controls that satisfies the elements of section #ch7;j77#b7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;j77#b77 for ,united ,states-origin defense articles and defense services1 and for controlling the provision of military training1 that are comparable to those standards administered by the ,united ,states in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,certain requirements not applicable 7#a7 ,in general ,paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of section #c7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec7;d77 shall not apply to any export or transfer that is the subject of an exemption under subsection 7l77#a7 of section #ch of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,quarterly reports ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 require all exports and transfers that would be subject to the requirements of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 of section #c7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec7;d77 but for the application of subsection 7l77#a7 of section #ch of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 to be reported to the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 submit such reports to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives on a quarterly basis4 7d7 ,sunset ,any exemption under subsection 7l77#a7 of section #ch of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 shall terminate on the date that is #ae years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,the ,secretary of ,state may renew such exemption for #e years upon a certification to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that such exemption is in the vital national interest of the ,united ,states with a detailed justification for such certification4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until no exemptions under subsection 7l77#a7 of section #ch of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act of #aigf1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 remain in effect1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the operation of exemptions issued under such subsection 7l77#a71 including whether any changes to such exemptions are likely to be made in the coming year4 7,b7 ,initial report ,the first report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall also include an assessment of key recommendations the ,united ,states ,government has provided to the ,governments of ,australia and the ,united ,kingdom to revise laws1 regulations1 and policies of such countries that are required to implement the ,,aukus partnership4 7#b7 ,report on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall report on the practical application of a possible fast track decision-making process for applications1 classified or unclassified1 to export defense articles and defense services to ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,canada4 #fhcd4 ,expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,canada 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall initiate a rulemaking to establish an expedited decision-making process1 classified or unclassified1 for applications to export to ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,canada commercial1 advanced-technology defense articles and defense services that are not covered by an exemption under the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations4 7b7 ,eligibility ,to qualify for the expedited decision-making process described in subsection 7a71 an application shall be for an export of defense articles or defense services that will take place wholly within or between the physical territory of ,australia1 ,canada1 or the ,united ,kingdom and the ,united ,states and with governments or corporate entities from such countries4 7c7 ,availability of expedited process ,the expedited decision-making process described in subsection 7a7 shall be available for both classified and unclassified items1 and the process must satisfy the following criteria to the extent practicable3 7#a7 ,any licensing application to export defense articles and services that is related to a government to government agreement must be approved1 returned1 or denied within #cj days of submission4 7#b7 ,for all other licensing requests1 any review shall be completed not later than #de calendar days after the date of application4 #fhce4 ,united ,states ,munitions ,list 7a7 ,exemption for the governments of the ,united ,kingdom and ,australia from certification and congressional notification requirements applicable to certain transfers ,section #ch7;f77#c7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;f77#c77 is amended by inserting 1 the ,united ,kingdom1 or ,australia after ,canada4 7b7 ,united ,states ,munitions ,list periodic reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through authority delegated by the ,president to carry out periodic reviews of items on the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list under section #ch7;f7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7;f77 and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall carry out such reviews not less frequently than every #c years4 7#b7 ,scope ,the periodic reviews described in paragraph 7#a7 shall focus on matters including-- 7,a7 interagency resources to address current threats faced by the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the evolving technological and economic landscape2 7,c7 the widespread availability of certain technologies and items on the ,united ,states ,munitions ,list2 and 7,d7 risks of misuse of ,united ,states-origin defense articles4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,department of ,state may consult with the ,defense ,trade ,advisory ,group 7,,dtag7 and other interested parties in conducting the periodic review described in paragraph 7#a74 ,d ,other ,,aukus matters #fhda4 ,reporting related to the ,,aukus partnership 7a7 ,report on instruments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the signature1 conclusion1 or other finalization of any non-binding instrument related to the ,,aukus partnership1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the text of such instrument4 7#b7 ,non-duplication of efforts2 rule of construction ,to the extent the text of a non-binding instrument is submitted to the appropriate congressional committees pursuant to subsection 7a71 such text does not need to be submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aab;b7a77#a77;,a77ii7 of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #eidg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cdgf74 ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not be construed to relieve the executive branch of any other requirement of section #aab;b of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended so amended1 or any other provision of law4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term text1 with respect to a non-binding instrument1 includes-- 7i7 any annex1 appendix1 codicil1 side agreement1 side letter1 or any document of similar purpose or function to the aforementioned1 regardless of the title of the document1 that is entered into contemporaneously and in conjunction with the non-binding instrument2 and 7ii7 any implementing agreement or arrangement1 or any document of similar purpose or function to the aforementioned1 regardless of the title of the document1 that is entered into contemporaneously and in conjunction with the non-binding instrument4 7,b7 ,contemporaneously and in conjunction with ,as used in subparagraph 7,a71 the term contemporaneously and in conjunction with-- 7i7 shall be construed liberally2 and 7ii7 may not be interpreted to require any action to have occurred simultaneously or on the same day4 7b7 ,report on ,,aukus partnership 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and other appropriate heads of agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the ,,aukus partnership4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,strategy 7i7 ,an identification of the defensive military capability gaps and capacity shortfalls that the ,,aukus partnership seeks to offset4 7ii7 ,an explanation of the total cost to the ,united ,states associated with ,pillar ,one of the ,,aukus partnership4 7iii7 ,a detailed explanation of how enhanced access to the industrial base of ,australia is contributing to strengthening the ,united ,states strategic position in ,asia4 7iv7 ,a detailed explanation of the military and strategic benefit provided by the improved access provided by naval bases of ,australia4 7v7 ,a detailed assessment of how ,australia's sovereign conventionally armed nuclear attack submarines contribute to ,united ,states defense and deterrence objectives in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7,b7 ,implement the ,,aukus partnership 7i7 ,progress made on achieving the ,optimal ,pathway established for ,australia's development of conventionally armed1 nuclear-powered submarines1 including the following elements3 7,i7 ,a description of progress made by ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states to conclude an ,article #ad arrangement with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency4 7,,ii7 ,a description of the status of efforts of ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states to build the supporting infrastructure to base conventionally armed1 nuclear-powered attack submarines4 7,,iii7 ,updates on the efforts by ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states to train a workforce that can build1 sustain1 and operate conventionally armed1 nuclear-powered attack submarines4 7,,iv7 ,a description of progress in establishing submarine support facilities capable of hosting rotational forces in western ,australia by #bjbg4 7,v7 ,a description of progress made in improving ,united ,states submarine production capabilities that will enable the ,united ,states to meet-- 7aa7 its objectives of providing up to five ,virginia ,class submarines to ,australia by the early to mid-#bjcj's2 and 7bb7 ,united ,states submarine production requirements4 7ii7 ,progress made on ,pillar ,two of the ,,aukus partnership1 including the following elements3 7,i7 ,an assessment of the efforts of ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,united ,states to enhance collaboration across the following eight trilateral lines of effort3 7aa7 ,underseas capabilities4 7bb7 ,quantum technologies4 7cc7 ,artificial intelligence and autonomy4 7dd7 ,advanced cyber capabilities4 7ee7 ,hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities4 7ff7 ,electronic warfare4 7gg7 ,innovation4 7hh7 ,information sharing4 7,,ii7 ,an assessment of any new lines of effort established4 ,g ,unidentified anomalous phenomena disclosure #ijja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,disclosure ,act of #bjbc or the ,,uap ,disclosure ,act of #bjbc4 #ijjb4 ,findings1 declarations1 and purposes 7a7 ,findings and declarations ,congress finds and declares the following3 7#a7 ,all ,federal ,government records related to unidentified anomalous phenomena should be preserved and centralized for historical and ,federal ,government purposes4 7#b7 ,all ,federal ,government records concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena should carry a presumption of immediate disclosure and all records should be eventually disclosed to enable the public to become fully informed about the history of the ,federal ,government's knowledge and involvement surrounding unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#c7 ,legislation is necessary to create an enforceable1 independent1 and accountable process for the public disclosure of such records4 7#d7 ,legislation is necessary because credible evidence and testimony indicates that ,federal ,government unidentified anomalous phenomena records exist that have not been declassified or subject to mandatory declassification review as set forth in ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information7 due in part to exemptions under the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 as well as an over-broad interpretation of transclassified foreign nuclear information1 which is also exempt from mandatory declassification1 thereby preventing public disclosure under existing provisions of law4 7#e7 ,legislation is necessary because section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act71 as implemented by the ,executive branch of the ,federal ,government1 has proven inadequate in achieving the timely public disclosure of ,government unidentified anomalous phenomena records that are subject to mandatory declassification review4 7#f7 ,legislation is necessary to restore proper oversight over unidentified anomalous phenomena records by elected officials in both the executive and legislative branches of the ,federal ,government that has otherwise been lacking as of the enactment of this ,act4 7#g7 ,legislation is necessary to afford complete and timely access to all knowledge gained by the ,federal ,government concerning unidentified anomalous phenomena in furtherance of comprehensive open scientific and technological research and development essential to avoiding or mitigating potential technological surprise in furtherance of urgent national security concerns and the public interest4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this division are-- 7#a7 to provide for the creation of the unidentified anomalous phenomena ,records ,collection at the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration2 and 7#b7 to require the expeditious public transmission to the ,archivist and public disclosure of such records4 #ijjc4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,archivist ,the term ,archivist means the ,archivist of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,close observer ,the term close observer means anyone who has come into close proximity to unidentified anomalous phenomena or non-human intelligence4 7#c7 ,collection ,the term ,collection means the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,collection established under section #ijjd4 7#d7 ,controlled disclosure campaign plan ,the term ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan means the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan required by section #ijji7;c77#c74 7#e7 ,controlling authority ,the term controlling authority means any ,federal1 ,state1 or local government department1 office1 agency1 committee1 commission1 commercial company1 academic institution1 or private sector entity in physical possession of technologies of unknown origin or biological evidence of non-human intelligence4 7#f7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,government ,ethics4 7#g7 ,executive agency ,the term ,executive agency means an ,executive agency1 as defined in subsection #eeb7;f7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,government office ,the term ,government office means any department1 office1 agency1 committee1 or commission of the ,federal ,government and any independent office or agency without exception that has possession or control1 including via contract or other agreement1 of unidentified anomalous phenomena records4 7#i7 ,identification aid ,the term identification aid means the written description prepared for each record1 as required in section #ijjd4 7#aj7 ,leadership of ,congress ,the term leadership of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,b7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#aa7 ,legacy program ,the term legacy program means all ,federal1 ,state1 and local government1 commercial industry1 academic1 and private sector endeavors to collect1 exploit1 or reverse engineer technologies of unknown origin or examine biological evidence of living or deceased non-human intelligence that pre-dates the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#ab7 ,national ,archives ,the term ,national ,archives means the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration and all components thereof1 including presidential archival depositories established under section #baab of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ac7 ,non-human intelligence ,the term non-human intelligence means any sentient intelligent non-human lifeform regardless of nature or ultimate origin that may be presumed responsible for unidentified anomalous phenomena or of which the ,federal ,government has become aware4 7#ad7 ,originating body ,the term originating body means the ,executive agency1 ,federal ,government commission1 committee of ,congress1 or other ,governmental entity that created a record or particular information within a record4 7#ae7 ,prosaic attribution ,the term prosaic attribution means having a human 7either foreign or domestic7 origin and operating according to current1 proven1 and generally understood scientific and engineering principles and established laws-of-nature and not attributable to non-human intelligence4 7#af7 ,public interest ,the term public interest means the compelling interest in the prompt public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records for historical and ,governmental purposes and for the purpose of fully informing the people of the ,united ,states about the history of the ,federal ,government's knowledge and involvement surrounding unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#ag7 ,record ,the term record includes a book1 paper1 report1 memorandum1 directive1 email1 text1 or other form of communication1 or map1 photograph1 sound or video recording1 machine-readable material1 computerized1 digitized1 or electronic information1 including intelligence1 surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and target acquisition sensor data1 regardless of the medium on which it is stored1 or other documentary material1 regardless of its physical form or characteristics4 7#ah7 ,review ,board ,the term ,review ,board means the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board established by section #ijjg4 7#ai7 ,technologies of unknown origin ,the term technologies of unknown origin means any materials or meta-materials1 ejecta1 crash debris1 mechanisms1 machinery1 equipment1 assemblies or sub-assemblies1 engineering models or processes1 damaged or intact aerospace vehicles1 and damaged or intact ocean-surface and undersea craft associated with unidentified anomalous phenomena or incorporating science and technology that lacks prosaic attribution or known means of human manufacture4 7#bj7 ,temporarily non-attributed objects 7,a7 ,in general ,the term temporarily non-attributed objects means the class of objects that temporarily resist prosaic attribution by the initial observer as a result of environmental or system limitations associated with the observation process that nevertheless ultimately have an accepted human origin or known physical cause4 ,although some unidentified anomalous phenomena may at first be interpreted as temporarily non-attributed objects1 they are not temporarily non-attributed objects1 and the two categories are mutually exclusive4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term temporarily non-attributed objects includes-- 7i7 natural celestial1 meteorological1 and undersea weather phenomena2 7ii7 mundane human-made airborne objects1 clutter1 and marine debris2 7iii7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local government1 commercial industry1 academic1 and private sector aerospace platforms2 7iv7 ,federal1 ,state1 and local government1 commercial industry1 academic1 and private sector ocean-surface and undersea vehicles2 and 7v7 known foreign systems4 7#ba7 ,third agency ,the term third agency means a ,government agency that originated a unidentified anomalous phenomena record that is in the possession of another ,government agency4 7#bb7 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena 7,a7 ,in general ,the term unidentified anomalous phenomena means any object operating or judged capable of operating in outer-space1 the atmosphere1 ocean surfaces1 or undersea lacking prosaic attribution due to performance characteristics and properties not previously known to be achievable based upon commonly accepted physical principles4 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena are differentiated from both attributed and temporarily non-attributed objects by one or more of the following observables3 7i7 ,instantaneous acceleration absent apparent inertia4 7ii7 ,hypersonic velocity absent a thermal signature and sonic shockwave4 7iii7 ,transmedium 7such as space-to-ground and air-to-undersea7 travel4 7iv7 ,positive lift contrary to known aerodynamic principles4 7v7 ,multispectral signature control4 7vi7 ,physical or invasive biological effects to close observers and the environment4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term unidentified anomalous phenomena includes what were previously described as-- 7i7 flying discs2 7ii7 flying saucers2 7iii7 unidentified aerial phenomena2 7iv7 unidentified flying objects 7,u,f,os72 and 7v7 unidentified submerged objects 7,u,s,os74 7#bc7 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena record ,the term unidentified anomalous phenomena record means a record that is related to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 or non-human intelligence 7and all equivalent subjects by any other name with the specific and sole exclusion of temporarily non-attributed objects7 that was created or made available for use by1 obtained by1 or otherwise came into the possession of-- 7,a7 the ,executive ,office of the ,president2 7,b7 the ,department of ,defense and its progenitors1 the ,department of ,war and the ,department of the ,navy2 7,c7 the ,department of the ,army2 7,d7 the ,department of the ,navy2 7,e7 the ,department of the ,air ,force1 specifically the ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations2 7,f7 the ,department of ,energy and its progenitors1 the ,manhattan ,project1 the ,atomic ,energy ,commission1 and the ,energy ,research and ,development ,administration2 7,g7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,h7 the ,central ,intelligence ,agency and its progenitor1 the ,office of ,strategic ,services2 7,i7 the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office2 7,j7 the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency2 7,k7 the ,national ,security ,agency2 7,l7 the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency2 7,m7 the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration3 7,n7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation2 7,o7 the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7,p7 the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration2 7,q7 the ,library of ,congress2 7,r7 the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration2 7,s7 any ,presidential library2 7,t7 any ,executive agency2 7,u7 any independent office or agency2 7,v7 any other department1 office1 agency1 committee1 or commission of the ,federal ,government2 7,w7 any ,state or local government department1 office1 agency1 committee1 or commission that provided support or assistance or performed work1 in connection with a ,federal inquiry into unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 or non-human intelligence2 and 7,x7 any private sector person or entity formerly or currently under contract or some other agreement with the ,federal ,government4 #ijjd4 ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,collection at the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,archivist shall commence establishment of a collection of records in the ,national ,archives to be known as the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,collection4 7,b7 ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,archivist shall ensure the physical integrity and original provenance 7or if indeterminate1 the earliest historical owner7 of all records in the ,collection4 7,c7 ,the ,collection shall consist of record copies of all ,government1 ,government-provided1 or ,government-funded records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 and non-human intelligence 7or equivalent subjects by any other name with the specific and sole exclusion of temporarily non-attributed objects71 which shall be transmitted to the ,national ,archives in accordance with section #bajg of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,the ,archivist shall prepare and publish a subject guidebook and index to the ,collection4 7#b7 ,contents ,the ,collection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,all unidentified anomalous phenomena records1 regardless of age or date of creation-- 7i7 that have been transmitted to the ,national ,archives or disclosed to the public in an unredacted form prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7ii7 that are required to be transmitted to the ,national ,archives2 and 7iii7 that the disclosure of which is postponed under this ,act4 7,b7 ,a central directory comprised of identification aids created for each record transmitted to the ,archivist under section #ijje4 7,c7 ,all ,review ,board records as required by this ,act4 7b7 ,disclosure of records ,all unidentified anomalous phenomena records transmitted to the ,national ,archives for disclosure to the public shall-- 7#a7 be included in the ,collection2 and 7#b7 be available to the public-- 7,a7 for inspection and copying at the ,national ,archives within #cj days after their transmission to the ,national ,archives2 and 7,b7 digitally via the ,national ,archives online database within a reasonable amount of time not to exceed #ahj days thereafter4 7c7 ,fees for copying 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,archivist shall-- 7,a7 charge fees for copying unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 and 7,b7 grant waivers of such fees pursuant to the standards established by section #eeb7;a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,amount of fees ,the amount of a fee charged by the ,archivist pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for the copying of an unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be such amount as the ,archivist determines appropriate to cover the costs incurred by the ,national ,archives in making and providing such copy1 except that in no case may the amount of the fee charged exceed the actual expenses incurred by the ,national ,archives in making and providing such copy4 7d7 ,additional requirements 7#a7 ,use of funds ,the ,collection shall be preserved1 protected1 archived1 digitized1 and made available to the public at the ,national ,archives and via the official ,national ,archives online database using appropriations authorized1 specified1 and restricted for use under the terms of this ,act4 7#b7 ,security of records ,the ,national ,security ,program ,office at the ,national ,archives1 in consultation with the ,national ,archives ,information ,security ,oversight ,office1 shall establish a program to ensure the security of the postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records in the protected1 and yet-to-be disclosed or classified portion of the ,collection4 7e7 ,oversight 7#a7 ,senate ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate shall have continuing legislative oversight jurisdiction in the ,senate with respect to the ,collection4 7#b7 ,house of ,representatives ,the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives shall have continuing legislative oversight jurisdiction in the ,house of ,representatives with respect to the ,collection4 #ijje4 ,review1 identification1 transmission to the ,national ,archives1 and public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records by ,government offices 7a7 ,identification1 organization1 and preparation for transmission 7#a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of a ,government office shall-- 7,a7 identify and organize records in the possession of the ,government office or under the control of the ,government office relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena2 and 7,b7 prepare such records for transmission to the ,archivist for inclusion in the ,collection4 7#b7 ,prohibitions 7,a7 ,no unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be destroyed1 altered1 or mutilated in any way4 7,b7 ,no unidentified anomalous phenomena record made available or disclosed to the public prior to the date of the enactment of this ,act may be withheld1 redacted1 postponed for public disclosure1 or reclassified4 7,c7 ,no unidentified anomalous phenomena record created by a person or entity outside the ,federal ,government 7excluding names or identities consistent with the requirements of section #ijjf7 shall be withheld1 redacted1 postponed for public disclosure1 or reclassified4 7b7 ,custody of unidentified anomalous phenomena records pending review ,during the review by the heads of ,government offices under subsection 7c7 and pending review activity by the ,review ,board1 each head of a ,government office shall retain custody of the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office for purposes of preservation1 security1 and efficiency1 unless-- 7#a7 the ,review ,board requires the physical transfer of the records for purposes of conducting an independent and impartial review2 7#b7 transfer is necessary for an administrative hearing or other ,review ,board function2 or 7#c7 it is a third agency record described in subsection 7c77#b77;,c74 7c7 ,review by heads of ,government offices 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cjj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of a ,government office shall review1 identify1 and organize each unidentified anomalous phenomena record in the custody or possession of the office for-- 7,a7 disclosure to the public2 7,b7 review by the ,review ,board2 and 7,c7 transmission to the ,archivist4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the head of a ,government office shall-- 7,a7 determine which of the records of the office are unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 7,b7 determine which of the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office have been officially disclosed or made publicly available in a complete and unredacted form2 7,c7 7i7 determine which of the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office1 or particular information contained in such a record1 was created by a third agency or by another ,government office2 and 7ii7 transmit to a third agency or other ,government office those records1 or particular information contained in those records1 or complete and accurate copies thereof2 7,d7 7i7 determine whether the unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office or particular information in unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the office are covered by the standards for postponement of public disclosure under this division2 and 7ii7 specify on the identification aid required by subsection 7d7 the applicable postponement provision contained in section #ijjf2 7,e7 organize and make available to the ,review ,board all unidentified anomalous phenomena records identified under subparagraph 7,d7 the public disclosure of1 which in-whole or in-part1 may be postponed under this division2 7,f7 organize and make available to the ,review ,board any record concerning which the office has any uncertainty as to whether the record is an unidentified anomalous phenomena record governed by this division2 7,g7 give precedence of work to-- 7i7 the identification1 review1 and transmission of unidentified anomalous phenomena records not already publicly available or disclosed as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7ii7 the identification1 review1 and transmission of all records that most unambiguously and definitively pertain to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 and non-human intelligence2 7iii7 the identification1 review1 and transmission of unidentified anomalous phenomena records that on the date of the enactment of this ,act are the subject of litigation under section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iv7 the identification1 review1 and transmission of unidentified anomalous phenomena records with earliest provenance when not inconsistent with clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 and otherwise feasible2 and 7,h7 make available to the ,review ,board any additional information and records that the ,review ,board has reason to believe the ,review ,board requires for conducting a review under this division4 7#c7 ,priority of expedited review for directors of certain archival depositories ,the ,director of each archival depository established under section #baab of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall have as a priority the expedited review for public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records in the possession and custody of the depository1 and shall make such records available to the ,review ,board as required by this division4 7d7 ,identification aids 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,archivist1 in consultation with the heads of such ,government offices as the ,archivist considers appropriate1 shall prepare and make available to all ,government offices a standard form of identification1 or finding aid1 for use with each unidentified anomalous phenomena record subject to review under this division whether in hardcopy 7physical71 softcopy 7electronic71 or digitized data format as may be appropriate4 7,b7 ,the ,archivist shall ensure that the identification aid program is established in such a manner as to result in the creation of a uniform system for cataloging and finding every unidentified anomalous phenomena record subject to review under this division where ever and how ever stored in hardcopy 7physical71 softcopy 7electronic71 or digitized data format4 7#b7 ,requirements for ,government offices ,upon completion of an identification aid using the standard form of identification prepared and made available under subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 for the program established pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 of such paragraph1 the head of a ,government office shall-- 7,a7 attach a printed copy to each physical unidentified anomalous phenomena record1 and an electronic copy to each softcopy or digitized data unidentified anomalous phenomena record1 the identification aid describes2 7,b7 transmit to the ,review ,board a printed copy for each physical unidentified anomalous phenomena record and an electronic copy for each softcopy or digitized data unidentified anomalous phenomena record the identification aid describes2 and 7,c7 attach a printed copy to each physical unidentified anomalous phenomena record1 and an electronic copy to each softcopy or digitized data unidentified anomalous phenomena record the identification aid describes1 when transmitted to the ,archivist4 7#c7 ,records of the ,national ,archives that are publicly available ,unidentified anomalous phenomena records which are in the possession of the ,national ,archives on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and which have been publicly available in their entirety without redaction1 shall be made available in the ,collection without any additional review by the ,review ,board or another authorized office under this division1 and shall not be required to have such an identification aid unless required by the ,archivist4 7e7 ,transmission to the ,national ,archives ,each head of a ,government office shall-- 7#a7 transmit to the ,archivist1 and make immediately available to the public1 all unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the ,government office that can be publicly disclosed1 including those that are publicly available on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 without any redaction1 adjustment1 or withholding under the standards of this division2 and 7#b7 transmit to the ,archivist upon approval for postponement by the ,review ,board or upon completion of other action authorized by this division1 all unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the ,government office the public disclosure of which has been postponed1 in whole or in part1 under the standards of this division1 to become part of the protected1 yet-to-be disclosed1 or classified portion of the ,collection4 7f7 ,custody of postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records ,an unidentified anomalous phenomena record the public disclosure of which has been postponed shall1 pending transmission to the ,archivist1 be held for reasons of security and preservation by the originating body until such time as the information security program has been established at the ,national ,archives as required in section #ijjd7;d77#b74 7g7 ,periodic review of postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records 7#a7 ,in general ,all postponed or redacted records shall be reviewed periodically by the originating agency and the ,archivist consistent with the recommendations of the ,review ,board in the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan under section #ijji7;c77#c77;,b74 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,a periodic review under paragraph 7#a7 shall address the public disclosure of additional unidentified anomalous phenomena records in the ,collection under the standards of this division4 7,b7 ,all postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records determined to require continued postponement shall require an unclassified written description of the reason for such continued postponement relevant to these specific records4 ,such description shall be provided to the ,archivist and published in the ,federal ,register upon determination4 7,c7 ,the time and release requirements specified in the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan shall be revised or amended only if the ,review ,board is still in session and concurs with the rationale for postponement1 subject to the limitations in section #ijji7;d77#a74 7,d7 ,the periodic review of postponed unidentified anomalous phenomena records shall serve to downgrade and declassify security classified information4 7,e7 ,each unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be publicly disclosed in full1 and available in the ,collection1 not later than the date that is #be years after the date of the first creation of the record by the originating body1 unless the ,president certifies1 as required by this division1 that-- 7i7 continued postponement is made necessary by an identifiable harm to the military defense1 intelligence operations1 law enforcement1 or conduct of foreign relations2 and 7ii7 the identifiable harm is of such gravity that it outweighs the public interest in disclosure4 7h7 ,requirements for ,executive agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,executive agencies shall-- 7,a7 transmit digital records electronically in accordance with section #bajg of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 charge fees for copying unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 and 7,c7 grant waivers of such fees pursuant to the standards established by section #eeb7;a77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,amount of fees ,the amount of a fee charged by the head of an ,executive agency pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,b7 for the copying of an unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be such amount as the head determines appropriate to cover the costs incurred by the ,executive agency in making and providing such copy1 except that in no case may the amount of the fee charged exceed the actual expenses incurred by the ,executive agency in making and providing such copy4 #ijjf4 ,grounds for postponement of public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records ,disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records or particular information in unidentified anomalous phenomena records to the public may be postponed subject to the limitations of this division if there is clear and convincing evidence that-- 7#a7 the threat to the military defense1 intelligence operations1 or conduct of foreign relations of the ,united ,states posed by the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record is of such gravity that it outweighs the public interest in disclosure1 and such public disclosure would reveal-- 7,a7 an intelligence agent whose identity currently requires protection2 7,b7 an intelligence source or method which is currently utilized1 or reasonably expected to be utilized1 by the ,federal ,government and which has not been officially disclosed1 the disclosure of which would interfere with the conduct of intelligence activities2 or 7,c7 any other matter currently relating to the military defense1 intelligence operations1 or conduct of foreign relations of the ,united ,states1 the disclosure of which would demonstrably and substantially impair the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record would reveal the name or identity of a living person who provided confidential information to the ,federal ,government and would pose a substantial risk of harm to that person2 7#c7 the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record could reasonably be expected to constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy1 and that invasion of privacy is so substantial that it outweighs the public interest2 or 7#d7 the public disclosure of the unidentified anomalous phenomena record would compromise the existence of an understanding of confidentiality currently requiring protection between a ,federal ,government agent and a cooperating individual or a foreign government1 and public disclosure would be so harmful that it outweighs the public interest4 #ijjg4 ,establishment and powers of the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established as an independent agency a board to be known as the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board4 7b7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 shall appoint1 without regard to political affiliation1 #i citizens of the ,united ,states to serve as members of the ,review ,board to ensure and facilitate the review1 transmission to the ,archivist1 and public disclosure of government records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#b7 ,period for nominations 7,a7 ,the ,president shall make nominations to the ,review ,board not later than #ij calendar days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,if the ,senate votes not to confirm a nomination to the ,review ,board1 the ,president shall make an additional nomination not later than #cj days thereafter4 7#c7 ,consideration of recommendations 7,a7 ,the ,president shall make nominations to the ,review ,board after considering persons recommended by the following3 7i7 ,the majority leader of the ,senate4 7ii7 ,the minority leader of the ,senate4 7iii7 ,the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7iv7 ,the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7v7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7vi7 ,the ,national ,academy of ,sciences4 7vii7 ,established nonprofit research organizations relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7viii7 ,the ,american ,historical ,association4 7ix7 ,such other persons and organizations as the ,president considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,if an individual or organization described in subparagraph 7,a7 does not recommend at least #b nominees meeting the qualifications stated in paragraph 7#e7 by the date that is #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall consider for nomination the persons recommended by the other individuals and organizations described in such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,the ,president may request an individual or organization described in subparagraph 7,a7 to submit additional nominations4 7#d7 ,qualifications ,persons nominated to the ,review ,board-- 7,a7 shall be impartial citizens1 none of whom shall have had any previous or current involvement with any legacy program or controlling authority relating to the collection1 exploitation1 or reverse engineering of technologies of unknown origin or the examination of biological evidence of living or deceased non-human intelligence2 7,b7 shall be distinguished persons of high national professional reputation in their respective fields who are capable of exercising the independent and objective judgment necessary to the fulfillment of their role in ensuring and facilitating the review1 transmission to the public1 and public disclosure of records related to the government's understanding of1 and activities associated with unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 and non-human intelligence and who possess an appreciation of the value of such material to the public1 scholars1 and government2 and 7,c7 shall include at least-- 7i7 #a current or former national security official2 7ii7 #a current or former foreign service official2 7iii7 #a scientist or engineer2 7iv7 #a economist2 7v7 #a professional historian2 and 7vi7 #a sociologist4 7#e7 ,mandatory conflicts of interest review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall conduct a review of each individual nominated and appointed to the position of member of the ,review ,board to ensure the member does not have any conflict of interest during the term of the service of the member4 7,b7 ,reports ,during the course of the review under subparagraph 7,a71 if the ,director becomes aware that the member being reviewed possesses a conflict of interest to the mission of the ,review ,board1 the ,director shall1 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director became aware of the conflict of interest1 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the conflict of interest4 7c7 ,security clearances 7#a7 ,in general ,all ,review ,board nominees shall be granted the necessary security clearances and accesses1 including any and all relevant ,presidential1 departmental1 and agency special access programs1 in an accelerated manner subject to the standard procedures for granting such clearances4 7#b7 ,qualification for nominees ,all nominees for appointment to the ,review ,board under subsection 7b7 shall qualify for the necessary security clearances and accesses prior to being considered for confirmation by the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7d7 ,consideration by the ,senate ,nominations for appointment under subsection 7b7 shall be referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate for consideration4 7e7 ,vacancy ,a vacancy on the ,review ,board shall be filled in the same manner as specified for original appointment within #cj days of the occurrence of the vacancy4 7f7 ,removal of ,review ,board member 7#a7 ,in general ,no member of the ,review ,board shall be removed from office1 other than-- 7,a7 by impeachment and conviction2 or 7,b7 by the action of the ,president for inefficiency1 neglect of duty1 malfeasance in office1 physical disability1 mental incapacity1 or any other condition that substantially impairs the performance of the member's duties4 7#b7 ,notice of removal 7,a7 ,if a member of the ,review ,board is removed from office1 and that removal is by the ,president1 not later than #aj days after the removal1 the ,president shall submit to the leadership of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives a report specifying the facts found and the grounds for the removal4 7,b7 ,the ,president shall publish in the ,federal ,register a report submitted under subparagraph 7,a71 except that the ,president may1 if necessary to protect the rights of a person named in the report or to prevent undue interference with any pending prosecution1 postpone or refrain from publishing any or all of the report until the completion of such pending cases or pursuant to privacy protection requirements in law4 7#c7 ,judicial review 7,a7 ,a member of the ,review ,board removed from office may obtain judicial review of the removal in a civil action commenced in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia4 7,b7 ,the member may be reinstated or granted other appropriate relief by order of the court4 7g7 ,compensation of members 7#a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,review ,board1 other than the ,executive ,director under section #ijjh7;c77#a71 shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,review ,board4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,review ,board shall be allowed reasonable travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the member's home or regular place of business in the performance of services for the ,review ,board4 7h7 ,duties of the ,review ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,board shall consider and render decisions on a determination by a ,government office to seek to postpone the disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records4 7#b7 ,considerations and rendering of decisions ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,review ,board shall consider and render decisions-- 7,a7 whether a record constitutes a unidentified anomalous phenomena record2 and 7,b7 whether a unidentified anomalous phenomena record or particular information in a record qualifies for postponement of disclosure under this division4 7i7 ,powers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,board shall have the authority to act in a manner prescribed under this division1 including authority-- 7,a7 to direct ,government offices to complete identification aids and organize unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 7,b7 to direct ,government offices to transmit to the ,archivist unidentified anomalous phenomena records as required under this division1 including segregable portions of unidentified anomalous phenomena records and substitutes and summaries of unidentified anomalous phenomena records that can be publicly disclosed to the fullest extent2 7,c7 7i7 to obtain access to unidentified anomalous phenomena records that have been identified and organized by a ,government office2 7ii7 to direct a ,government office to make available to the ,review ,board1 and if necessary investigate the facts surrounding1 additional information1 records1 or testimony from individuals which the ,review ,board has reason to believe are required to fulfill its functions and responsibilities under this division2 and 7iii7 request the ,attorney ,general to subpoena private persons to compel testimony1 records1 and other information relevant to its responsibilities under this division2 7,d7 require any ,government office to account in writing for the destruction of any records relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 or non-human intelligence2 7,e7 receive information from the public regarding the identification and public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 7,f7 hold hearings1 administer oaths1 and subpoena witnesses and documents2 7,g7 use the ,federal ,acquisition ,service in the same manner and under the same conditions as other ,executive agencies2 and 7,h7 use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other ,executive agencies4 7#b7 ,enforcement of subpoena ,a subpoena issued under paragraph 7#a77;,c77iii7 may be enforced by any appropriate ,federal court acting pursuant to a lawful request of the ,review ,board4 7j7 ,witness immunity ,the ,review ,board shall be considered to be an agency of the ,united ,states for purposes of section #fjja of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,witnesses1 close observers1 and whistleblowers providing information directly to the ,review ,board shall also be afforded the protections provided to such persons specified under section #afgc7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc;b7b774 7k7 ,oversight 7#a7 ,senate ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate shall have continuing legislative oversight jurisdiction in the ,senate with respect to the official conduct of the ,review ,board and the disposition of postponed records after termination of the ,review ,board1 and shall have access to any records held or created by the ,review ,board4 7#b7 ,house of ,representatives ,unless otherwise determined appropriate by the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives shall have continuing legislative oversight jurisdiction in the ,house of ,representatives with respect to the official conduct of the ,review ,board and the disposition of postponed records after termination of the ,review ,board1 and shall have access to any records held or created by the ,review ,board4 7#c7 ,duty to cooperate ,the ,review ,board shall have the duty to cooperate with the exercise of oversight jurisdiction described in this subsection4 7#d7 ,security clearances ,the ,chairmen and ,ranking ,members of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives1 and staff of such committees designated by such ,chairmen and ,ranking ,members1 shall be granted all security clearances and accesses held by the ,review ,board1 including to relevant ,presidential and department or agency special access and compartmented access programs4 7l7 ,support services ,the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration shall provide administrative services for the ,review ,board on a reimbursable basis4 7m7 ,interpretive regulations ,the ,review ,board may issue interpretive regulations4 7n7 ,termination and winding down 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,board and the terms of its members shall terminate not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 unless extended by ,congress4 7#b7 ,reports ,upon its termination1 the ,review ,board shall submit to the ,president and ,congress reports1 including a complete and accurate accounting of expenditures during its existence and shall complete all other reporting requirements under this division4 7#c7 ,transfer of records ,upon termination and winding down1 the ,review ,board shall transfer all of its records to the ,archivist for inclusion in the ,collection1 and no record of the ,review ,board shall be destroyed4 #ijjh4 ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board personnel 7a7 ,executive ,director 7#a7 ,appointment ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall appoint #a citizen of the ,united ,states1 without regard to political affiliation1 to the position of ,executive ,director of the ,review ,board4 ,this position counts as #a of the #i ,review ,board members under section #ijjg7;b77#a74 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the person appointed as ,executive ,director shall be a private citizen of integrity and impartiality who-- 7,a7 is a distinguished professional2 and 7,b7 is not a present employee of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,c7 has had no previous or current involvement with any legacy program or controlling authority relating to the collection1 exploitation1 or reverse engineering of technologies of unknown origin or the examination of biological evidence of living or deceased non-human intelligence4 7#c7 ,mandatory conflicts of interest review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall conduct a review of each individual appointed to the position of ,executive ,director to ensure the ,executive ,director does not have any conflict of interest during the term of the service of the ,executive ,director4 7,b7 ,reports ,during the course of the review under subparagraph 7,a71 if the ,director becomes aware that the ,executive ,director possesses a conflict of interest to the mission of the ,review ,board1 the ,director shall1 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director became aware of the conflict of interest1 submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the conflict of interest4 7#d7 ,security clearances 7,a7 ,a candidate for ,executive ,director shall be granted all the necessary security clearances and accesses1 including to relevant ,presidential and department or agency special access and compartmented access programs in an accelerated manner subject to the standard procedures for granting such clearances4 7,b7 ,a candidate shall qualify for the necessary security clearances and accesses prior to being appointed by the ,president4 7#e7 ,functions ,the ,executive ,director shall-- 7,a7 serve as principal liaison to the ,executive ,office of the ,president and ,congress2 7,b7 serve as ,chairperson of the ,review ,board2 7,c7 be responsible for the administration and coordination of the ,review ,board's review of records2 7,d7 be responsible for the administration of all official activities conducted by the ,review ,board2 7,e7 exercise tie-breaking ,review ,board authority to decide or determine whether any record should be disclosed to the public or postponed for disclosure2 and 7,f7 retain right-of-appeal directly to the ,president for decisions pertaining to executive branch unidentified anomalous phenomena records for which the ,executive ,director and ,review ,board members may disagree4 7#f7 ,removal ,the ,executive ,director shall not be removed for reasons other for cause on the grounds of inefficiency1 neglect of duty1 malfeasance in office1 physical disability1 mental incapacity1 or any other condition that substantially impairs the performance of the responsibilities of the ,executive ,director or the staff of the ,review ,board4 7b7 ,staff 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,board1 without regard to the civil service laws1 may appoint and terminate additional personnel as are necessary to enable the ,review ,board and its ,executive ,director to perform the duties of the ,review ,board4 7#b7 ,qualifications 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a person appointed to the staff of the ,review ,board shall be a citizen of integrity and impartiality who has had no previous or current involvement with any legacy program or controlling authority relating to the collection1 exploitation1 or reverse engineering of technologies of unknown origin or the examination of biological evidence of living or deceased non-human intelligence4 7,b7 ,consultation with ,director of the ,office of ,government ,ethics ,in their consideration of persons to be appointed as staff of the ,review ,board under paragraph 7#a71 the ,review ,board shall consult with the ,director-- 7i7 to determine criteria for possible conflicts of interest of staff of the ,review ,board1 consistent with ethics laws1 statutes1 and regulations for employees of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government2 and 7ii7 ensure that no person selected for such position of staff of the ,review ,board possesses a conflict of interests in accordance with the criteria determined pursuant to clause 7i74 7#c7 ,security clearances 7,a7 ,a candidate for staff shall be granted the necessary security clearances 7including all necessary special access program clearances7 in an accelerated manner subject to the standard procedures for granting such clearances4 7,b7 7i7 ,the ,review ,board may offer conditional employment to a candidate for a staff position pending the completion of security clearance background investigations4 ,during the pendency of such investigations1 the ,review ,board shall ensure that any such employee does not have access to1 or responsibility involving1 classified or otherwise restricted unidentified anomalous phenomena record materials4 7ii7 ,if a person hired on a conditional basis under clause 7i7 is denied or otherwise does not qualify for all security clearances necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position for which conditional employment has been offered1 the ,review ,board shall immediately terminate the person's employment4 7#d7 ,support from ,national ,declassification ,center ,the ,archivist shall assign one representative in full-time equivalent status from the ,national ,declassification ,center to advise and support the ,review ,board disclosure postponement review process in a non-voting staff capacity4 7c7 ,compensation ,subject to such rules as may be adopted by the ,review ,board1 without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service and without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of that title relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates-- 7#a7 the ,executive ,director shall be compensated at a rate not to exceed the rate of basic pay for level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule and shall serve the entire tenure as one full-time equivalent2 and 7#b7 the ,executive ,director shall appoint and fix compensation of such other personnel as may be necessary to carry out this division4 7d7 ,advisory committees 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,review ,board may create advisory committees to assist in fulfilling the responsibilities of the ,review ,board under this division4 7#b7 ,,faca ,any advisory committee created by the ,review ,board shall be subject to chapter #aj of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,security clearance required ,an individual employed in any position by the ,review ,board 7including an individual appointed as ,executive ,director7 shall be required to qualify for any necessary security clearance prior to taking office in that position1 but may be employed conditionally in accordance with subsection 7b77#c77;,b7 before qualifying for that clearance4 #ijji4 ,review of records by the ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,records ,review ,board 7a7 ,custody of records reviewed by ,review ,board ,pending the outcome of a review of activity by the ,review ,board1 a ,government office shall retain custody of its unidentified anomalous phenomena records for purposes of preservation1 security1 and efficiency1 unless-- 7#a7 the ,review ,board requires the physical transfer of records for reasons of conducting an independent and impartial review2 or 7#b7 such transfer is necessary for an administrative hearing or other official ,review ,board function4 7b7 ,startup requirements ,the ,review ,board shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ij days after the date of its appointment1 publish a schedule in the ,federal ,register for review of all unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 begin its review of unidentified anomalous phenomena records under this division2 and 7#c7 periodically thereafter as warranted1 but not less frequently than semiannually1 publish a revised schedule in the ,federal ,register addressing the review and inclusion of any unidentified anomalous phenomena records subsequently discovered4 7c7 ,determinations of the ,review ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,board shall direct that all unidentified anomalous phenomena records be transmitted to the ,archivist and disclosed to the public in the ,collection in the absence of clear and convincing evidence that-- 7,a7 a ,government record is not an unidentified anomalous phenomena record2 or 7,b7 a ,government record1 or particular information within an unidentified anomalous phenomena record1 qualifies for postponement of public disclosure under this division4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in approving postponement of public disclosure of a unidentified anomalous phenomena record1 the ,review ,board shall seek to-- 7,a7 provide for the disclosure of segregable parts1 substitutes1 or summaries of such a record2 and 7,b7 determine1 in consultation with the originating body and consistent with the standards for postponement under this division1 which of the following alternative forms of disclosure shall be made by the originating body3 7i7 ,any reasonably segregable particular information in a unidentified anomalous phenomena record4 7ii7 ,a substitute record for that information which is postponed4 7iii7 ,a summary of a unidentified anomalous phenomena record4 7#c7 ,controlled disclosure campaign plan ,with respect to unidentified anomalous phenomena records1 particular information in unidentified anomalous phenomena records1 recovered technologies of unknown origin1 and biological evidence for non-human intelligence the public disclosure of which is postponed pursuant to section #ijjf1 or for which only substitutions or summaries have been disclosed to the public1 the ,review ,board shall create and transmit to the ,president1 the ,archivist1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives a ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan1 with classified appendix1 containing-- 7,a7 a description of actions by the ,review ,board1 the originating body1 the ,president1 or any ,government office 7including a justification of any such action to postpone disclosure of any record or part of any record7 and of any official proceedings conducted by the ,review ,board with regard to specific unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 and 7,b7 a benchmark-driven plan1 based upon a review of the proceedings and in conformity with the decisions reflected therein1 recommending precise requirements for periodic review1 downgrading1 and declassification as well as the exact time or specified occurrence following which each postponed item may be appropriately disclosed to the public under this division4 7#d7 ,notice following review and determination 7,a7 ,following its review and a determination that a unidentified anomalous phenomena record shall be publicly disclosed in the ,collection or postponed for disclosure and held in the protected ,collection1 the ,review ,board shall notify the head of the originating body of the determination of the ,review ,board and publish a copy of the determination in the ,federal ,register within #ad days after the determination is made4 7,b7 ,contemporaneous notice shall be made to the ,president for ,review ,board determinations regarding unidentified anomalous phenomena records of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government1 and to the oversight committees designated in this division in the case of records of the legislative branch of the ,federal ,government4 ,such notice shall contain a written unclassified justification for public disclosure or postponement of disclosure1 including an explanation of the application of any standards contained in section #ijjf4 7d7 ,presidential authority over ,review ,board determination 7#a7 ,public disclosure or postponement of disclosure ,after the ,review ,board has made a formal determination concerning the public disclosure or postponement of disclosure of an unidentified anomalous phenomena record of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government or information within such a record1 or of any information contained in a unidentified anomalous phenomena record1 obtained or developed solely within the executive branch of the ,federal ,government1 the ,president shall-- 7,a7 have the sole and nondelegable authority to require the disclosure or postponement of such record or information under the standards set forth in section #ijjf2 and 7,b7 provide the ,review ,board with both an unclassified and classified written certification specifying the ,president's decision within #cj days after the ,review ,board's determination and notice to the executive branch agency as required under this division1 stating the justification for the ,president's decision1 including the applicable grounds for postponement under section #ijjf1 accompanied by a copy of the identification aid required under section #ijjd4 7#b7 ,periodic review 7,a7 ,any unidentified anomalous phenomena record postponed by the ,president shall henceforth be subject to the requirements of periodic review1 downgrading1 declassification1 and public disclosure in accordance with the recommended timeline and associated requirements specified in the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan unless these conflict with the standards set forth in section #ijjf4 7,b7 ,this paragraph supersedes all prior declassification review standards that may previously have been deemed applicable to unidentified anomalous phenomena records4 7#c7 ,record of presidential postponement ,the ,review ,board shall1 upon its receipt-- 7,a7 publish in the ,federal ,register a copy of any unclassified written certification1 statement1 and other materials transmitted by or on behalf of the ,president with regard to postponement of unidentified anomalous phenomena records2 and 7,b7 revise or amend recommendations in the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan accordingly4 7e7 ,notice to public ,every #cj calendar days1 beginning on the date that is #fj calendar days after the date on which the ,review ,board first approves the postponement of disclosure of a unidentified anomalous phenomena record1 the ,review ,board shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice that summarizes the postponements approved by the ,review ,board or initiated by the ,president1 the ,senate1 or the ,house of ,representatives1 including a description of the subject1 originating agency1 length or other physical description1 and each ground for postponement that is relied upon to the maximum extent classification restrictions permitting4 7f7 ,reports by the ,review ,board 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,review ,board shall report its activities to the leadership of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,president1 the ,archivist1 and the head of any ,government office whose records have been the subject of ,review ,board activity4 7#b7 ,first ,report ,the first report shall be issued on the date that is #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and subsequent reports every #a year thereafter until termination of the ,review ,board4 7#c7 ,contents ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following information3 7,a7 ,a financial report of the expenses for all official activities and requirements of the ,review ,board and its personnel4 7,b7 ,the progress made on review1 transmission to the ,archivist1 and public disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena records4 7,c7 ,the estimated time and volume of unidentified anomalous phenomena records involved in the completion of the ,review ,board's performance under this division4 7,d7 ,any special problems1 including requests and the level of cooperation of ,government offices1 with regard to the ability of the ,review ,board to operate as required by this division4 7,e7 ,a record of review activities1 including a record of postponement decisions by the ,review ,board or other related actions authorized by this division1 and a record of the volume of records reviewed and postponed4 7,f7 ,suggestions and requests to ,congress for additional legislative authority needs4 7#d7 ,copies and briefs ,coincident with the reporting requirements in paragraph 7#b71 or more frequently as warranted by new information1 the ,review ,board shall provide copies to1 and fully brief1 at a minimum the ,president1 the ,archivist1 leadership of ,congress1 the ,chairmen and ,ranking ,members of the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,chairs and ,chairmen1 as the case may be1 and ,ranking ,members and ,vice ,chairmen1 as the case may be1 of such other committees as leadership of ,congress determines appropriate on the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan1 classified appendix1 and postponed disclosures1 specifically addressing-- 7,a7 recommendations for periodic review1 downgrading1 and declassification as well as the exact time or specified occurrence following which specific unidentified anomalous phenomena records and material may be appropriately disclosed2 7,b7 the rationale behind each postponement determination and the recommended means to achieve disclosure of each postponed item2 7,c7 any other findings that the ,review ,board chooses to offer2 and 7,d7 an addendum containing copies of reports of postponed records to the ,archivist required under subsection 7c77#c7 made since the date of the preceding report under this subsection4 7#e7 ,notice ,at least #ij calendar days before completing its work1 the ,review ,board shall provide written notice to the ,president and ,congress of its intention to terminate its operations at a specified date4 7#f7 ,briefing the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office ,coincident with the provision in paragraph 7#e71 if not accomplished earlier under paragraph 7#d71 the ,review ,board shall brief the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office established pursuant to section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc71 or its successor1 as subsequently designated by ,act of ,congress1 on the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan1 classified appendix1 and postponed disclosures4 #ijaj4 ,disclosure of recovered technologies of unknown origin and biological evidence of non-human intelligence 7a7 ,exercise of eminent domain ,the ,federal ,government shall exercise eminent domain over any and all recovered technologies of unknown origin and biological evidence of non-human intelligence that may be controlled by private persons or entities in the interests of the public good4 7b7 ,availability to ,review ,board ,any and all such material1 should it exist1 shall be made available to the ,review ,board for personal examination and subsequent disclosure determination at a location suitable to the controlling authority of said material and in a timely manner conducive to the objectives of the ,review ,board in accordance with the requirements of this division4 7c7 ,actions of ,review ,board ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,review ,board shall consider and render decisions-- 7#a7 whether the material examined constitutes technologies of unknown origin or biological evidence of non-human intelligence beyond a reasonable doubt2 7#b7 whether recovered technologies of unknown origin1 biological evidence of non-human intelligence1 or a particular subset of material qualifies for postponement of disclosure under this division2 and 7#c7 what changes1 if any1 to the current disposition of said material should the ,federal ,government make to facilitate full disclosure4 7d7 ,review ,board access to testimony and witnesses ,the ,review ,board shall have access to all testimony from unidentified anomalous phenomena witnesses1 close observers and legacy program personnel and whistleblowers within the ,federal ,government's possession as of and after the date of the enactment of this ,act in furtherance of ,review ,board disclosure determination responsibilities in section #ijjg7;h7 and subsection 7c7 of this section4 7e7 ,solicitation of additional witnesses ,the ,review ,board shall solicit additional unidentified anomalous phenomena witness and whistleblower testimony and afford protections under section #afgc7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc;b7b77 if deemed beneficial in fulfilling ,review ,board responsibilities under this division4 #ijaa4 ,disclosure of other materials and additional study 7a7 ,materials under seal of court 7#a7 ,information held under seal of a court ,the ,review ,board may request the ,attorney ,general to petition any court in the ,united ,states or abroad to release any information relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 or non-human intelligence that is held under seal of the court4 7#b7 ,information held under injunction of secretary of grand jury 7,a7 ,the ,review ,board may request the ,attorney ,general to petition any court in the ,united ,states to release any information relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 or non-human intelligence that is held under the injunction of secrecy of a grand jury4 7,b7 ,a request for disclosure of unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 and non-human intelligence materials under this division shall be deemed to constitute a showing of particularized need under rule #f of the ,federal ,rules of ,criminal ,procedure4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,attorney ,general should assist the ,review ,board in good faith to unseal any records that the ,review ,board determines to be relevant and held under seal by a court or under the injunction of secrecy of a grand jury2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,state should contact any foreign government that may hold material relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 or non-human intelligence and seek disclosure of such material2 and 7#c7 all heads of ,executive agencies should cooperate in full with the ,review ,board to seek the disclosure of all material relevant to unidentified anomalous phenomena1 technologies of unknown origin1 and non-human intelligence consistent with the public interest4 #ijab4 ,rules of construction 7a7 ,precedence over other law ,when this division requires transmission of a record to the ,archivist or public disclosure1 it shall take precedence over any other provision of law 7except section #fajc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf specifying confidentiality and disclosure of tax returns and tax return information71 judicial decision construing such provision of law1 or common law doctrine that would otherwise prohibit such transmission or disclosure1 with the exception of deeds governing access to or transfer or release of gifts and donations of records to the ,united ,states ,government4 7b7 ,freedom of ,information ,act ,nothing in this division shall be construed to eliminate or limit any right to file requests with any executive agency or seek judicial review of the decisions pursuant to section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,judicial review ,nothing in this division shall be construed to preclude judicial review1 under chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 of final actions taken or required to be taken under this division4 7d7 ,existing authority ,nothing in this division revokes or limits the existing authority of the ,president1 any executive agency1 the ,senate1 or the ,house of ,representatives1 or any other entity of the ,federal ,government to publicly disclose records in its possession4 7e7 ,rules of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives ,to the extent that any provision of this division establishes a procedure to be followed in the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 such provision is adopted-- 7#a7 as an exercise of the rulemaking power of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 respectively1 and is deemed to be part of the rules of each ,house1 respectively1 but applicable only with respect to the procedure to be followed in that ,house1 and it supersedes other rules only to the extent that it is inconsistent with such rules2 and 7#b7 with full recognition of the constitutional right of either ,house to change the rules 7so far as they relate to the procedure of that ,house7 at any time1 in the same manner1 and to the same extent as in the case of any other rule of that ,house4 #ijac4 ,termination of effect of division 7a7 ,provisions pertaining to the ,review ,board ,the provisions of this division that pertain to the appointment and operation of the ,review ,board shall cease to be effective when the ,review ,board and the terms of its members have terminated pursuant to section #ijjg7n74 7b7 ,other provisions 7#a7 ,the remaining provisions of this division shall continue in effect until such time as the ,archivist certifies to the ,president and ,congress that all unidentified anomalous phenomena records have been made available to the public in accordance with this division4 7#b7 ,in facilitation of the provision in paragraph 7#a71 the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office established pursuant to section #afhc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc71 or its successor as subsequently designated by ,act of ,congress1 shall develop standardized unidentified anomalous phenomena declassification guidance applicable to any and all unidentified anomalous phenomena records generated by originating bodies subsequent to termination of the ,review ,board consistent with the requirements and intent of the ,controlled ,disclosure ,campaign ,plan with respect to unidentified anomalous phenomena records originated prior to ,review ,board termination4 #ijad4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the provisions of this division #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 #ijae4 ,severability ,if any provision of this division or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid1 the remainder of this division and the application of that provision to other persons not similarly situated or to other circumstances shall not be affected by the invalidation4 ,h ,architect of the ,capitol ,appointment ,act of #bjbc #ajjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,architect of the ,capitol ,appointment ,act of #bjbc4 #ajjjb4 ,appointment and term of service of ,architect of the ,capitol 7a7 ,appointment ,the ,architect of the ,capitol shall be appointed1 without regard to political affiliation and solely on the basis of fitness to perform the duties of the office1 upon a majority vote of a congressional commission 7referred to in this section as the commission7 consisting of the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 the majority leader of the ,senate1 the minority leaders of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate1 the chair and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 the chairman and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the chair and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,house ,administration of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the chairman and ranking minority member of the ,committee on ,rules and ,administration of the ,senate4 7b7 ,term of ,service ,the ,architect of the ,capitol shall be appointed for a term of #aj years and1 upon a majority vote of the members of the commission1 may be reappointed for additional #aj-year terms4 7c7 ,removal ,the ,architect of the ,capitol may be removed from office at any time upon a majority vote of the members of the commission4 7d7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cai of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriations ,act1 #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,the matter under the heading ,for the ,capitol3 under the heading ,,department ,,of ,,the ,,interior4 of the ,act of ,february #ad1 #aijb 7#cb ,stat4 #ai1 chapter #ag2 incorporated in #b ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa7 is amended by striking 1 and he shall be appointed by the ,president4 7e7 ,effective ,date ,this section1 and the amendments made by this section1 shall apply with respect to appointments made on or after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #ajjjc4 ,appointment of ,deputy ,architect of the ,capitol2 vacancy in ,architect or ,deputy ,architect ,section #abjc of title ,i of division ,h of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,resolution1 #bjjc 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ahje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7in this section referred to as the ,architect7 after ,the ,architect of the ,capitol2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7in this section referred to as the ,deputy ,architect7 after ,deputy ,architect of the ,capitol2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,deadline ,the ,architect shall appoint a ,deputy ,architect under subsection 7a7 not later than #abj days after-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,architect is appointed under section #ajjjb of the ,architect of the ,capitol ,appointment ,act of #bjbc1 if there is no ,deputy ,architect on the date of the appointment2 or 7#b7 the date on which a vacancy arises in the office of the ,deputy ,architect4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking of the ,capitol each place it appears2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,failure ,to appoint ,if the ,architect does not appoint a ,deputy ,architect on or before the applicable date specified in subsection 7b71 the congressional commission described in section #ajjjb7;a7 of the ,architect of the ,capitol ,appointment ,act of #bjbc shall appoint the ,deputy ,architect by a majority vote of the members of the commission4 7e7 ,notification ,if the position of ,deputy ,architect becomes vacant1 the ,architect shall immediately notify the members of the congressional commission described in section #ajjjb7;a7 of the ,architect of the ,capitol ,appointment ,act of #bjbc4 4 #ajjjd4 ,deputy ,architect of the ,capitol to serve as acting in case of absence1 disability1 or vacancy 7a7 ,in general ,the ,deputy ,architect of the ,capitol 7in this section referred to as the ,deputy ,architect7 shall act as ,architect of the ,capitol 7in this section referred to as the ,architect7 if the ,architect is absent or disabled or there is no ,architect4 7b7 ,absence1 disability1 or vacancy in office of ,deputy ,architect ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 if the ,deputy ,architect is also absent or disabled or there is no ,deputy ,architect1 the congressional commission described in section #ajjjb7;a7 shall designate1 by a majority vote of the members of the commission1 an individual to serve as acting ,architect until-- 7#a7 the end of the absence or disability of the ,architect or the ,deputy ,architect2 or 7#b7 in the case of vacancies in both positions1 an ,architect has been appointed under section #ajjjb7;a74 7c7 ,authority ,an officer serving as acting ,architect under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall perform all the duties and exercise all the authorities of the ,architect1 including the authority to delegate the duties and authorities of the ,architect in accordance with the matter under the heading ,office of the ,architect of the ,capitol under the heading ,architect of the ,capitol of the ,legislative ,appropriation ,act1 #aief 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjc74 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,the matter under the heading ,salaries under the heading ,office of the ,architect of the ,capitol under the heading ,architect of the ,capitol of the ,legislative ,branch ,appropriation ,act1 #aiga 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjd7 is amended by striking 3 ,provided1 and all that follows through no ,architect4 ,i ,fair debt collection practices for servicemembers #aajja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices for ,servicemembers ,act4 #aajjb4 ,enhanced protection against debt collector harassment of servicemembers 7a7 ,communication in connection with debt collection ,section #hje of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;c7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,communications concerning servicemember debts 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term covered member means-- 7,a7 a covered member or a dependent as defined in section #ihg7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 7i7 an individual who was separated1 discharged1 or released from duty described in such section #ihg7;i77#a71 but only during the #cfe-;day period beginning on the date of separation1 discharge1 or release2 or 7ii7 a person1 with respect to an individual described in clause 7i71 described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,d71 7,e71 or 7,i7 of section #ajgb7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,prohibitions ,a debt collector may not1 in connection with the collection of any debt of a covered member-- 7,a7 threaten to have the covered member reduced in rank2 7,b7 threaten to have the covered member's security clearance revoked2 or 7,c7 threaten to have the covered member prosecuted under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 7b7 ,unfair practices ,section #hjh of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #afib;f7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the representation to any covered member 7as defined under section #hje7;e77#a77 that failure to cooperate with a debt collector will result in-- 7,a7 a reduction in rank of the covered member2 7,b7 a revocation of the covered member's security clearance2 or 7,c7 prosecution under chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 #aajjc4 ,,gao study ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study and submit a report to ,congress on the impact of this division on-- 7#a7 the timely delivery of information to a covered member 7as defined in section #hje7;e7 of the ,fair ,debt ,collection ,practices ,act1 as added by this division72 7#b7 military readiness2 and 7#c7 national security1 including the extent to which covered members with security clearances would be impacted by uncollected debt4 ,j ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbc #aajja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbc4 #aajjb4 ,consolidation of environmental review requirements ,section #aje of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,consolidation of environmental review requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a recipient of grant amounts under this ,act that is carrying out a project that qualifies as an affordable housing activity under section #bjb1 if the recipient is using #a or more additional sources of ,federal funds to carry out the project1 and the grant amounts received under this ,act constitute the largest single source of ,federal funds that the recipient reasonably expects to commit to the project at the time of environmental review1 the ,indian tribe of the recipient may assume1 in addition to all of the responsibilities for environmental review1 decision making1 and action under subsection 7a71 all of the additional responsibilities for environmental review1 decision making1 and action under provisions of law that would apply to each ,federal agency providing additional funding were the ,federal agency to carry out the project as a ,federal project4 7#b7 ,discharge ,the assumption by the ,indian tribe of the additional responsibilities for environmental review1 decision making1 and action under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a project shall be deemed to discharge the responsibility of the applicable ,federal agency for environmental review1 decision making1 and action with respect to the project4 7#c7 ,certification ,an ,indian tribe that assumes the additional responsibilities under paragraph 7#a71 shall certify1 in addition to the requirements under subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 the additional responsibilities that the ,indian tribe has fully carried out under this subsection2 and 7,b7 that the certifying officer consents to assume the status of a responsible ,federal official under the provisions of law that would apply to each ,federal agency providing additional funding under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,liability 7,a7 ,in general ,an ,indian tribe that completes an environmental review under this subsection shall assume sole liability for the content and quality of the review4 7,b7 ,remedies and sanctions ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 if the ,secretary approves a certification and release of funds to an ,indian tribe for a project in accordance with subsection 7b71 but the ,secretary or the head of another ,federal agency providing funding for the project subsequently learns that the ,indian tribe failed to carry out the responsibilities of the ,indian tribe as described in subsection 7a7 or paragraph 7#a71 as applicable1 the ,secretary or other head1 as applicable1 may impose appropriate remedies and sanctions in accordance with-- 7i7 the regulations issued pursuant to section #ajf2 or 7ii7 such regulations as are issued by the other head4 7,c7 ,statutory violation waivers ,if the ,secretary waives the requirements under this section in accordance with subsection 7d7 with respect to a project for which an ,indian tribe assumes additional responsibilities under paragraph 7#a71 the waiver shall prohibit any other ,federal agency providing additional funding for the project from imposing remedies or sanctions for failure to comply with requirements for environmental review1 decision making1 and action under provisions of law that would apply to the ,federal agency4 4 #aajjc4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajh of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daag7 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjji through #bjac and inserting #bjbd through #bjcj4 #aajjd4 ,student housing assistance ,section #bjb7c7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacb7c77 is amended by inserting including college housing assistance after self-sufficiency and other services14 #aajje4 ,application of rent rule only to units owned or operated by ,indian tribe or tribally designated housing entity ,section #bjc7;a77#b7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacc7;a77#b77 is amended by inserting owned or operated by a recipient and after residing in a dwelling unit4 #aajjf4 ,de minimis exemption for procurement of goods and services ,section #bjc7;g7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacc7;g77 is amended by striking #e1jjj and inserting #g1jjj4 #aajjg4 ,homeownership or lease-to-own low-income requirement and income targeting ,section #bje of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dace7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 notwithstanding any other provision of this paragraph1 in the case of rental housing that is made available to a current rental family for conversion to a homebuyer or a lease-purchase unit1 that the current rental family can purchase through a contract of sale1 lease-purchase agreement1 or any other sales agreement1 is made available for purchase only by the current rental family1 if the rental family was a low-income family at the time of their initial occupancy of such unit2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the provisions and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the provisions 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,applicability to improvements ,the provisions of subsection 7a77#b7 regarding binding commitments for the remaining useful life of property shall not apply to improvements of privately owned homes if the cost of the improvements do not exceed #aj percent of the maximum total development cost for the home4 4 #aajjh4 ,lease requirements and tenant selection ,section #bjg of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dacg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,notice of termination ,the notice period described in subsection 7a77#c7 shall apply to projects and programs funded in part by amounts authorized under this ,act4 4 #aajji4 ,indian ,health ,service 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,ii of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baa4 ,,ihs sanitation facilities construction ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 or a recipient receiving funding for a housing construction or renovation project under this title1 may use funding from the ,indian ,health ,service for the construction of sanitation facilities under that project4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-ccj2 #aaj ,stat4 #djaf7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baj the following3 ,sec4 #baa4 ,,ihs sanitation facilities construction4 4 #aajaj4 ,statutory authority to suspend grant funds in emergencies ,section #dja7;a77#d7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dafa7;a77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may take an action described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and inserting may immediately take an action described in paragraph 7#a77;,c72 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,procedural requirements 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary takes an action described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide notice to the recipient at the time that the ,secretary takes that action4 7ii7 ,notice requirements ,the notice under clause 7i7 shall inform the recipient that the recipient may request a hearing by not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary provides the notice4 7iii7 ,hearing requirements ,a hearing requested under clause 7ii7 shall be conducted-- 7,i7 in accordance with subpart ,a of part #bf of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 and 7,,ii7 to the maximum extent practicable1 on an expedited basis4 7iv7 ,failure to conduct a hearing ,if a hearing requested under clause 7ii7 is not completed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the recipient requests the hearing1 the action of the ,secretary to limit the availability of payments shall no longer be effective4 4 #aajaa4 ,reports to ,congress ,section #djg of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dafg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,congress and inserting ,committee on ,indian ,affairs and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,public availability ,the report described in subsection 7a7 shall be made publicly available1 including to recipients4 4 #aajab4 #ii-year leasehold interest in trust or restricted lands for housing purposes ,section #gjb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking #ej-year and inserting #ii-year2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #ej years and inserting #ii years2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking #ej years and inserting #ii years4 #aajac4 ,amendments for block grants for affordable housing activities ,section #hjb7;e7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbbb7;e77 is amended by-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,director and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,subawards ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 including provisions of ,state law requiring competitive procurement1 the ,director may make subawards to subrecipients1 except for for-profit entities1 using amounts provided under this title to carry out affordable housing activities upon a determination by the ,director that such subrecipients have adequate capacity to carry out activities in accordance with this ,act4 4 #aajad4 ,reauthorization of ,native ,hawaiian homeownership provisions ,section #hbd of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbdc7 is amended by striking such sums as may be necessary and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcj44 #aajae4 ,total development cost maximum project cost ,affordable housing 7as defined in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc77 that is developed1 acquired1 or assisted under the block grant program established under section #aja of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa7 shall not exceed by more than #bj percent1 without prior approval of the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the total development cost maximum cost for all housing assisted under an affordable housing activity1 including development and model activities4 #aajaf4 ,community-based development organizations and special activities by ,indian ,tribes ,section #aje of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ecje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities as community-based development organizations 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7#b7 ,qualification ,an ,indian tribe1 a tribally designated housing entity1 or a tribal organization shall qualify as a community-based development organization for purposes of carrying out new housing construction under this subsection under a grant made under section #ajf7;a77#a74 7j7 ,special activities by ,indian ,tribes ,an ,indian tribe receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 of section #ajf7;a77#a7 shall be authorized to directly carry out activities described in paragraph 7#ae7 of such section #ajf7;a77#a74 4 #aajag4 ,section #ahd ,indian ,home ,loan ,guarantee program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ahd of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority ,to provide access to sources of private financing to ,indian families1 ,indian housing authorities1 and ,indian ,tribes1 who otherwise could not acquire housing financing because of the unique legal status of ,indian lands and the unique nature of tribal economies1 and to expand homeownership opportunities to ,indian families1 ,indian housing authorities and ,indian tribes on fee simple lands1 the ,secretary may guarantee not to exceed #ajj percent of the unpaid principal and interest due on any loan eligible under subsection 7b7 made to an ,indian family1 ,indian housing authority1 or ,indian ,tribe on trust land and fee simple land4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,eligible housing ,the loan shall be used to construct1 acquire1 refinance1 or rehabilitate #a- to #d-;family dwellings that are standard housing4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7ii7 by striking ,the loan and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the loan 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as so designated1 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,any other lender that is supervised1 approved1 regulated1 or insured by any agency of the ,federal ,government1 including any entity certified as a community development financial institution by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7;a774 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,direct guarantee process 7i7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may authorize qualifying lenders to participate in a direct guarantee process for approving loans under this section4 7ii7 ,indemnification 7,i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a mortgage guaranteed through a direct guarantee process under this subparagraph was not originated in accordance with the requirements established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may require the lender approved under this subparagraph to indemnify the ,secretary for the loss1 irrespective of whether the violation caused the mortgage default4 7,,ii7 ,fraud or misrepresentation ,if fraud or misrepresentation is involved in a direct guarantee process under this subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall require the original lender approved under this subparagraph to indemnify the ,secretary for the loss regardless of when an insurance claim is paid4 7,c7 ,review of mortgagees 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may periodically review the mortgagees originating1 underwriting1 or servicing single family mortgage loans under this section4 7ii7 ,requirements ,in conducting a review under clause 7i71 the ,secretary-- 7,i7 shall compare the mortgagee with other mortgagees originating or underwriting loan guarantees for ,indian housing based on the rates of defaults and claims for guaranteed mortgage loans originated1 underwritten1 or serviced by that mortgagee2 7,,ii7 may compare the mortgagee with such other mortgagees based on underwriting quality1 geographic area served1 or any commonly used factors the ,secretary determines necessary for comparing mortgage default risk1 provided that the comparison is of factors that the ,secretary would expect to affect the default risk of mortgage loans guaranteed by the ,secretary2 7iii7 shall implement such comparisons by regulation1 notice1 or mortgagee letter2 and 7,i7 may terminate the approval of a mortgagee to originate1 underwrite1 or service loan guarantees for housing under this section if the ,secretary determines that the mortgage loans originated1 underwritten1 or serviced by the mortgagee present an unacceptable risk to the ,indian ,housing ,loan ,guarantee ,fund established under subsection 7i7-- 7aa7 based on a comparison of any of the factors set forth in this subparagraph2 or 7bb7 by a determination that the mortgagee engaged in fraud or misrepresentation4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 except1 as determined by the ,secretary1 when there is a loan modification under subsection 7h77#a77;,b71 the term of the loan shall not exceed #dj years4 7b7 ,loan guarantees for ,indian housing ,section #ahd7;i77#e7 of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;a7i77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,there are authorized to be appropriated for those costs such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcj42 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjbd through #bjcj4 #aajah4 ,loan guarantees for ,native ,hawaiian housing ,section #ahd;,a of the ,housing and ,community ,development ,act of #aiib 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agaez-#ac;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting 1 and to expand homeownership opportunities to ,native ,hawaiian families who are eligible to receive a homestead under the ,hawaiian ,homes ,commission ,act1 #aibj 7#db ,stat4 #ajh7 on fee simple lands in the ,state of ,hawaii after markets2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,eligible housing ,the loan shall be used to construct1 acquire1 refinance1 or rehabilitate #a- to #d-;family dwellings that are standard housing4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clause 7iv7 as clause 7v72 and 7,,ii7 by adding after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 ,any other lender that is supervised1 approved1 regulated1 or insured by any agency of the ,federal ,government1 including any entity certified as a community development financial institution by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund established under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,riegle ,community ,development and ,regulatory ,improvement ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjc7;a774 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,indemnification 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that a mortgage guaranteed through a direct guarantee process under this section was not originated in accordance with the requirements established by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may require the lender approved under this section to indemnify the ,secretary for the loss1 irrespective of whether the violation caused the mortgage default4 7ii7 ,direct guarantee endorsement ,the ,secretary may1 dependent on the availability of systems development and staffing resources1 delegate to eligible lenders the authority to directly endorse loans under this section4 7iii7 ,fraud or misrepresentation ,if fraud or misrepresentation was involved in the direct guarantee endorsement process by a lender under this section1 the ,secretary shall require the approved direct guarantee endorsement lender to indemnify the ,secretary for any loss or potential loss1 regardless of whether the fraud or misrepresentation caused or may cause the loan default4 7iv7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary may implement any requirements described in this subparagraph by regulation1 notice1 or ,dear ,lender ,letter4 4 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 except1 as determined by the ,secretary1 when there is a loan modification under subsection 7i77#a77;,b71 the term of the loan shall not exceed #dj years2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,exception ,when the ,secretary exercises its discretion to delegate direct guarantee endorsement authority pursuant to subsection 7c77#d77;,c77ii71 subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of this paragraph shall not apply4 2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,standard for approval 7,a7 ,approval ,the ,secretary may approve a loan for guarantee under this section and issue a certificate under this subsection only if the ,secretary determines that there is a reasonable prospect of repayment of the loan4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,when the ,secretary exercises its discretion to delegate direct guarantee endorsement authority pursuant to subsection 7c77#d77;,c77ii7-- 7i7 subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply2 and 7ii7 the direct guarantee endorsement lender may issue a certificate under this paragraph as evidence of the guarantee in accordance with requirements prescribed by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting or1 where applicable1 the direct guarantee endorsement lender1 after ,secretary and 7#d7 in subsection 7j77#e77;,b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,there are authorized to be appropriated for those costs such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcj44 #aajai4 ,drug elimination program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,controlled substance ,the term controlled substance has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 7#b7 ,drug-related crime ,the term drug-related crime means the illegal manufacture1 sale1 distribution1 use1 or possession with intent to manufacture1 sell1 distribute1 or use a controlled substance4 7#c7 ,recipient ,the term recipient-- 7,a7 has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc72 and 7,b7 includes a recipient of funds under title ,,viii of that ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba et seq474 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may1 in consultation with the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs and relevant ,tribal law enforcement agencies1 make grants under this section to recipients of assistance under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 for use in eliminating drug-related and violent crime4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,grants under this section may be used for-- 7#a7 the employment of security personnel2 7#b7 reimbursement of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs law enforcement agencies for additional security and protective services2 7#c7 physical improvements which are specifically designed to enhance security2 7#d7 the employment of #a or more individuals-- 7,a7 to investigate drug-related or violent crime in and around the real property comprising housing assisted under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq472 and 7,b7 to provide evidence relating to such crime in any administrative or judicial proceeding2 7#e7 the provision of training1 communications equipment1 and other related equipment for use by voluntary tenant patrols acting in cooperation with law enforcement officials2 7#f7 programs designed to reduce use of drugs in and around housing communities funded under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq471 including drug-abuse prevention1 intervention1 referral1 and treatment programs2 7#g7 providing funding to nonprofit resident management corporations and resident councils to develop security and drug abuse prevention programs involving site residents2 7#h7 sports programs and sports activities that serve primarily youths from housing communities funded through and are operated in conjunction with1 or in furtherance of1 an organized program or plan designed to reduce or eliminate drugs and drug-related problems in and around those communities2 and 7#i7 other programs for youth in school settings that address drug prevention and positive alternatives for youth1 including education and activities related to science1 technology1 engineering1 and math4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible applicant shall submit an application to the ,secretary1 at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by-- 7,a7 a plan for addressing the problem of drug-related or violent crime in and around of the housing administered or owned by the applicant for which the application is being submitted2 and 7,b7 such additional information as the ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall approve applications submitted under paragraph 7#a7 on the basis of thresholds or criteria such as-- 7,a7 the extent of the drug-related or violent crime problem in and around the housing or projects proposed for assistance2 7,b7 the quality of the plan to address the crime problem in the housing or projects proposed for assistance1 including the extent to which the plan includes initiatives that can be sustained over a period of several years2 7,c7 the capability of the applicant to carry out the plan2 and 7,d7 the extent to which tenants1 the ,tribal government1 and the ,tribal community support and participate in the design and implementation of the activities proposed to be funded under the application4 7e7 ,high intensity drug trafficking areas ,in evaluating the extent of the drug-related crime problem pursuant to subsection 7d77#b71 the ,secretary may consider whether housing or projects proposed for assistance are located in a high intensity drug trafficking area designated pursuant to section #gjg7;b7 of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #aiih 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agjf7;b774 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,grantee reports ,the ,secretary shall require grantees under this section to provide periodic reports that include the obligation and expenditure of grant funds1 the progress made by the grantee in implementing the plan described in subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 and any change in the incidence of drug-related crime in projects assisted under section4 7#b7 ,,hud reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the system used to distribute funding to grantees under this section1 which shall include descriptions of-- 7,a7 the methodology used to distribute amounts made available under this section2 and 7,b7 actions taken by the ,secretary to ensure that amounts made available under section are not used to fund baseline local government services1 as described in subsection 7h77#b74 7g7 ,notice of funding awards ,the ,secretary shall publish on the website of the ,department a notice of all grant awards made pursuant to section1 which shall identify the grantees and the amount of the grants4 7h7 ,monitoring 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall audit and monitor the program funded under this subsection to ensure that assistance provided under this subsection is administered in accordance with the provisions of section4 7#b7 ,prohibition of funding baseline services 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts provided under this section may not be used to reimburse or support any local law enforcement agency or unit of general local government for the provision of services that are included in the baseline of services required to be provided by any such entity pursuant to a local cooperative agreement pursuant under the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq47 or any provision of an annual contributions contract for payments in lieu of taxation with the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs4 7,b7 ,description ,each grantee under this section shall describe1 in the report under subsection 7f77#a71 such baseline of services for the unit of ,tribal government in which the jurisdiction of the grantee is located4 7#c7 ,enforcement ,the ,secretary shall provide for the effective enforcement of this section1 as specified in the program requirements published in a notice by the ,secretary1 which may include-- 7,a7 the use of on-site monitoring1 independent public audit requirements1 certification by ,tribal or ,federal law enforcement or ,tribal government officials regarding the performance of baseline services referred to in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 entering into agreements with the ,attorney ,general to achieve compliance1 and verification of compliance1 with the provisions of this section2 and 7,c7 adopting enforcement authority that is substantially similar to the authority provided to the ,secretary under the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcj to carry out this section4 #aajbj4 ,rental assistance for homeless or at-risk ,indian veterans ,section #h7o77#ai7 of the ,united ,states ,housing ,act of #aicg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adcg;f7o77#ai77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,indian veterans housing rental assistance program 7i7 ,definitions ,in this subparagraph3 7,i7 ,eligible ,indian veteran ,the term eligible ,indian veteran means an ,indian veteran who is-- 7aa7 homeless or at risk of homelessness2 and 7bb7 living-- 7,,aa7 on or near a reservation2 or 7,,bb7 in or near any other ,indian area4 7,,ii7 ,eligible recipient ,the term eligible recipient means a recipient eligible to receive a grant under section #aja of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7,,iii7 ,indian2 ,indian area ,the terms ,indian and ,indian area have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7,,iv7 ,indian veteran ,the term ,indian veteran means an ,indian who is a veteran4 7,v7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program carried out under clause 7ii74 7,,vi7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7ii7 ,program specifications ,the ,secretary shall use not less than #e percent of the amounts made available for rental assistance under this paragraph to carry out a rental assistance and supported housing program1 to be known as the ,tribal ,,hud-,,vash program1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 by awarding grants for the benefit of eligible ,indian veterans4 7iii7 ,model 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 the ,secretary shall model the ,program on the rental assistance and supported housing program authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 and applicable appropriations ,acts1 including administration in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,,ii7 ,exceptions 7aa7 ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,after consultation with ,indian tribes1 eligible recipients1 and any other appropriate tribal organizations1 the ,secretary may make necessary and appropriate modifications to facilitate the use of the ,program by eligible recipients to serve eligible ,indian veterans4 7bb7 ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs ,after consultation with ,indian tribes1 eligible recipients1 and any other appropriate tribal organizations1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may make necessary and appropriate modifications to facilitate the use of the ,program by eligible recipients to serve eligible ,indian veterans4 7iv7 ,eligible recipients ,the ,secretary shall make amounts for rental assistance and associated administrative costs under the ,program available in the form of grants to eligible recipients4 7v7 ,funding criteria ,the ,secretary shall award grants under the ,program based on-- 7,i7 need2 7,,ii7 administrative capacity2 and 7,,iii7 any other funding criteria established by the ,secretary in a notice published in the ,federal ,register after consulting with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7vi7 ,administration ,grants awarded under the ,program shall be administered in accordance with the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq471 except that recipients shall-- 7,i7 submit to the ,secretary1 in a manner prescribed by the ,secretary1 reports on the utilization of rental assistance provided under the ,program2 and 7,,ii7 provide to the ,secretary information specified by the ,secretary to assess the effectiveness of the ,program in serving eligible ,indian veterans4 7vii7 ,consultation 7,i7 ,grant recipients2 tribal organizations ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall consult with eligible recipients and any other appropriate tribal organization on the design of the ,program to ensure the effective delivery of rental assistance and supportive services to eligible ,indian veterans under the ,program4 7,,ii7 ,indian ,health ,service ,the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service shall provide any assistance requested by the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs in carrying out the ,program4 7viii7 ,waiver 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 the ,secretary may waive or specify alternative requirements for any provision of law 7including regulations7 that the ,secretary administers in connection with the use of rental assistance made available under the ,program if the ,secretary finds that the waiver or alternative requirement is necessary for the effective delivery and administration of rental assistance under the ,program to eligible ,indian veterans4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may not waive or specify alternative requirements under subclause 7,i7 for any provision of law 7including regulations7 relating to labor standards or the environment4 7ix7 ,renewal grants ,the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 set aside1 from amounts made available for tenant-based rental assistance under this subsection and without regard to the amounts used for new grants under clause 7ii71 such amounts as may be necessary to award renewal grants to eligible recipients that received a grant under the ,program in a previous year2 and 7,,ii7 specify criteria that an eligible recipient must satisfy to receive a renewal grant under subclause 7,i71 including providing data on how the eligible recipient used the amounts of any grant previously received under the ,program4 7x7 ,reporting 7,i7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subparagraph1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,director of the ,indian ,health ,service1 shall-- 7aa7 conduct a review of the implementation of the ,program1 including any factors that may have limited its success2 and 7bb7 submit a report describing the results of the review under item 7aa7 to-- 7,,aa7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,,bb7 the ,subcommittee on ,indian1 ,insular and ,alaska ,native ,affairs of the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,,ii7 ,analysis of housing stock limitation ,the ,secretary shall include in the initial report submitted under subclause 7,i7 a description of-- 7aa7 any regulations governing the use of formula current assisted stock 7as defined in section #ajjj4cad of title #bd1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation77 within the ,program2 7bb7 the number of recipients of grants under the ,program that have reported the regulations described in item 7aa7 as a barrier to implementation of the ,program2 and 7cc7 proposed alternative legislation or regulations developed by the ,secretary in consultation with recipients of grants under the ,program to allow the use of formula current assisted stock within the ,program4 4 #aajba4 ,continuum of care 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the terms collaborative applicant and eligible entity have the meanings given those terms in section #dja of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj72 and 7#b7 the terms ,indian tribe and tribally designated housing entity have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7b7 ,nonapplication of civil rights laws ,with respect to the funds made available for the ,continuum of ,care program authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 under the heading 8,homeless ,assistance ,grants0 in the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bfj7 and under section #bca of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfd;a71 title ,,vi of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;d et seq47 and title ,,viii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja et seq47 shall not apply to applications by or awards for projects to be carried out-- 7#a7 on or off reservation or trust lands for awards made to ,indian tribes or tribally designated housing entities2 or 7#b7 on reservation or trust lands for awards made to eligible entities4 7c7 ,certification ,with respect to funds made available for the ,continuum of ,care program authorized under subtitle ,c of title ,,iv of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacha et seq47 under the heading ,homeless ,assistance ,grants under section #bca of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfd;a7-- 7#a7 applications for projects to be carried out on reservations or trust land shall contain a certification of consistency with an approved ,indian housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab71 notwithstanding section #ajf of the ,cranston-,gonzalez ,national ,affordable ,housing ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abgjf7 and section #djc of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfa72 7#b7 ,indian tribes and tribally designated housing entities that are recipients of awards for projects on reservations or trust land shall certify that they are following an approved housing plan developed under section #ajb of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daab72 and 7#c7 a collaborative applicant for a ,continuum of ,care whose geographic area includes only reservation and trust land is not required to meet the requirement in section #djb7;f77#b7 of the ,mc,kinney-,vento ,homeless ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aacfj;a7f77#b774 #aajbb4 ,leveraging ,all funds provided under a grant made pursuant to this division or the amendments made by this division may be used for purposes of meeting matching or cost participation requirements under any other ,federal housing program1 provided that such grants made pursuant to the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #daja et seq47 are spent in accordance with that ,act4 ,k ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,rights ,settlement ,act of #bjbc #aajja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,rights ,settlement ,act of #bjbc4 #aajjb4 ,purposes ,the purposes of this division are-- 7#a7 to achieve a fair1 equitable1 and final settlement of claims to water rights in the ,state of ,montana for-- 7,a7 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community of the ,fort ,belknap ,reservation of ,montana2 and 7,b7 the ,united ,states1 acting as trustee for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and allottees2 7#b7 to authorize1 ratify1 and confirm the water rights compact entered into by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the ,state1 to the extent that the ,compact is consistent with this division2 7#c7 to authorize and direct the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to execute the ,compact2 and 7,b7 to take any other actions necessary to carry out the ,compact in accordance with this division2 7#d7 to authorize funds necessary for the implementation of the ,compact and this division2 and 7#e7 to authorize the exchange and transfer of certain ,federal and ,state land4 #aajjc4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,allottee ,the term allottee means an individual who holds a beneficial real property interest in an allotment of ,indian land that is-- 7,a7 located within the ,reservation2 and 7,b7 held in trust by the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,blackfeet tribe ,the term ,blackfeet ,tribe means the ,blackfeet ,tribe of the ,blackfeet ,indian ,reservation of ,montana4 7#c7 ,cercla ,the term ,,cercla means the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq474 7#d7 ,commissioner ,the term ,commissioner means the ,commissioner of ,reclamation4 7#e7 ,compact ,the term ,compact means-- 7,a7 the ,fort ,belknap-,montana water rights compact dated ,april #af1 #bjja1 as contained in section #he-bj-ajja of the ,montana ,code ,annotated 7#bjba72 and 7,b7 any appendix 7including appendix amendments71 part1 or amendment to the ,compact that is executed to make the ,compact consistent with this division4 7#f7 ,enforceability date ,the term enforceability date means the date described in section #aajaa7;f74 7#g7 ,fort belknap indian community ,the term ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community means the ,gros ,ventre and ,assiniboine ,tribes of the ,fort ,belknap ,reservation of ,montana1 a federally recognized ,indian ,tribal entity included on the list published by the ,secretary pursuant to section #ajd7;a7 of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca7;a774 7#h7 ,fort belknap indian community council ,the term ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,council means the governing body of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7#i7 ,fort belknap indian irrigation project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project means the ,federal ,indian irrigation project constructed and operated by the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 consisting of the ,milk ,river unit1 including-- 7i7 the ,three ,mile unit2 and 7ii7 the ,white ,bear unit4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project includes any addition to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project constructed pursuant to this division1 including expansion of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project1 the ,pumping ,plant1 delivery ,pipe and ,canal1 the ,fort ,belknap ,reservoir and ,dam1 and the ,peoples ,creek ,flood ,protection ,project4 7#aj7 ,implementation ,fund ,the term ,implementation ,fund means the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,settlement ,implementation ,fund established by section #aajac7;a74 7#aa7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#ab7 ,lake elwell ,the term ,lake ,elwell means the water impounded on the ,marias ,river in the ,state by ,tiber ,dam1 a feature of the ,lower ,marias ,unit of the ,pick-,sloan ,missouri ,river ,basin ,program authorized by section #i of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd7 7#eh ,stat4 #hia1 chapter #ffe74 7#ac7 ,malta irrigation district ,the term ,malta ,irrigation ,district means the public corporation-- 7,a7 created on ,december #bh1 #aibc1 pursuant to the laws of the ,state relating to irrigation districts2 and 7,b7 headquartered in ,malta1 ,montana4 7#ad7 ,milk river ,the term ,milk ,river means the mainstem of the ,milk ,river and each tributary of the ,milk ,river between the headwaters of the ,milk ,river and the confluence of the ,milk ,river with the ,missouri ,river1 consisting of-- 7,a7 ,montana ,water ,court ,basins #dj;,f1 #dj;,g1 #dj;,h1 #dj;,i1 #dj;,j1 #dj,k1 #dj,l1 #dj,m1 #dj,n1 and #dj,o2 and 7,b7 the portion of the ,milk ,river and each tributary of the ,milk ,river that flows through the ,canadian ,provinces of ,alberta and ,saskatchewan4 7#ae7 ,milk river project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,milk ,river ,project means the ,bureau of ,reclamation project conditionally approved by the ,secretary on ,march #ad1 #aijc1 pursuant to the ,act of ,june #ag1 #aijb 7#cb ,stat4 #chh1 chapter #ajic71 commencing at ,lake ,sherburne ,reservoir and providing water to a point approximately #f miles east of ,nashua1 ,montana4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,milk ,river ,project includes-- 7i7 the ,st4 ,mary ,unit2 7ii7 the ,fresno ,dam and ,reservoir2 and 7iii7 the ,dodson pumping unit4 7#af7 ,missouri river basin ,the term ,missouri ,river ,basin means the hydrologic basin of the ,missouri ,river1 including tributaries4 7#ag7 ,operations and maintenance ,the term operations and maintenance means the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs operations and maintenance activities related to costs described in section #aga4ejj of title #be1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#ah7 ,operations1 maintenance1 and replacement ,the term operations1 maintenance1 and replacement means-- 7,a7 any recurring or ongoing activity associated with the day-to-day operation of a project2 7,b7 any activity relating to scheduled or unscheduled maintenance of a project2 and 7,c7 any activity relating to repairing1 replacing1 or rehabilitating a feature of a project4 7#ai7 ,pick-sloan missouri river basin program ,the term ,pick-,sloan ,missouri ,river ,basin ,program means the ,pick-,sloan ,missouri ,river ,basin ,program 7authorized by section #i of the ,act of ,december #bb1 #aidd 7commonly known as the ,flood ,control ,act of #aidd7 7#eh ,stat4 #hia1 chapter #ffe774 7#bj7 ,,pmm ,the term ,,pmm means the ,principal ,meridian1 ,montana4 7#ba7 ,reservation 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,reservation means the area of the ,fort ,belknap ,reservation in the ,state1 as modified by this division4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,reservation includes-- 7i7 all land and interests in land established by-- 7,i7 the ,agreement with the ,gros ,ventre and ,assiniboine ,tribes of the ,fort ,belknap ,reservation1 ratified by the ,act of ,may #a1 #ahhh 7#be ,stat4 #aac1 chapter #bab71 as modified by the ,agreement with the ,indians of the ,fort ,belknap ,reservation of ,october #i1 #ahie 7ratified by the ,act of ,june #aj1 #ahif7 7#bi ,stat4 #cej1 chapter #cih72 7,,ii7 the ,act of ,march #c1 #aiba 7#da ,stat4 #acee1 chapter #ace72 and 7,,iii7 ,public ,law #id-aad 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eeja et seq472 7ii7 the land known as the ,hancock lands purchased by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community pursuant to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,council ,resolution ,no4 #bcd-hi 7,october #b1 #aihi72 and 7iii7 all land transferred to the ,united ,states to be held in trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under section #aajjf4 7#bb7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 7#bc7 ,st4 mary unit 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,st4 ,mary ,unit means the ,st4 ,mary ,storage ,unit of the ,milk ,river ,project authorized by ,congress on ,march #be1 #aije4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term ,st4 ,mary ,unit includes-- 7i7 ,sherburne ,dam and ,reservoir2 7ii7 ,swift ,current ,creek ,dike2 7iii7 ,lower ,st4 ,mary ,lake2 7iv7 ,st4 ,mary ,canal ,diversion ,dam2 and 7v7 ,st4 ,mary ,canal and appurtenances4 7#bd7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,montana4 7#be7 ,tribal water code ,the term ,tribal water code means the ,tribal water code enacted by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community pursuant to section #aajje7;g74 7#bf7 ,tribal water rights ,the term ,tribal water rights means the water rights of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 as described in ,article ,,iii of the ,compact and this division1 including the allocation of water to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community from ,lake ,elwell under section #aajjg4 7#bg7 ,trust fund ,the term ,trust ,fund means the ,aaniiih ,nakoda ,settlement ,trust ,fund established for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under section #aajab7;a74 #aajjd4 ,ratification of ,compact 7a7 ,ratification of ,compact 7#a7 ,in general ,as modified by this division1 the ,compact is authorized1 ratified1 and confirmed4 7#b7 ,amendments ,any amendment to the ,compact is authorized1 ratified1 and confirmed to the extent that the amendment is executed to make the ,compact consistent with this division4 7b7 ,execution 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent that the ,compact does not conflict with this division1 the ,secretary shall execute the ,compact1 including all appendices to1 or parts of1 the ,compact requiring the signature of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,modifications ,nothing in this division precludes the ,secretary from approving any modification to an appendix to the ,compact that is consistent with this division1 to the extent that the modification does not otherwise require congressional approval under section #baaf of the ,revised ,statutes 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #agg7 or any other applicable provision of ,federal law4 7c7 ,environmental compliance 7#a7 ,in general ,in implementing the ,compact and this division1 the ,secretary shall comply with all applicable provisions of-- 7,a7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,b7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 including the implementing regulations of that ,act2 and 7,c7 other applicable ,federal environmental laws and regulations4 7#b7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,in implementing the ,compact and this division1 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall prepare any necessary environmental documents1 except for any environmental documents required under section #aajjh1 consistent with all applicable provisions of-- 7i7 the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7ii7 the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca et seq471 including the implementing regulations of that ,act2 and 7iii7 all other applicable ,federal environmental laws and regulations4 7,b7 ,authorizations ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 independently evaluate the documentation submitted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 be responsible for the accuracy1 scope1 and contents of that documentation4 7#c7 ,effect of execution ,the execution of the ,compact by the ,secretary under this section shall not constitute a major ,federal action for purposes of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#d7 ,costs ,any costs associated with the performance of the compliance activities described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be paid from funds deposited in the ,trust ,fund1 subject to the condition that any costs associated with the performance of ,federal approval or other review of such compliance work or costs associated with inherently ,federal functions shall remain the responsibility of the ,secretary4 #aajje4 ,tribal water rights 7a7 ,confirmation of tribal water rights 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,tribal water rights are ratified1 confirmed1 and declared to be valid4 7#b7 ,use ,any use of the ,tribal water rights shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the ,compact and this division4 7#c7 ,conflict ,in the event of a conflict between the ,compact and this division1 this division shall control4 7b7 ,intent of congress ,it is the intent of ,congress to provide to each allottee benefits that are equivalent to1 or exceed1 the benefits the allottees possess on the day before the date of enactment of this division1 taking into consideration-- 7#a7 the potential risks1 cost1 and time delay associated with litigation that would be resolved by the ,compact and this division2 7#b7 the availability of funding under this division and from other sources2 7#c7 the availability of water from the ,tribal water rights2 and 7#d7 the applicability of section #g of the ,act of ,february #h1 #ahhg 7#bd ,stat4 #cij1 chapter #aai2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #cha71 and this division to protect the interests of allottees4 7c7 ,trust status of tribal water rights ,the ,tribal water rights-- 7#a7 shall be held in trust by the ,united ,states for the use and benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and allottees in accordance with this division2 and 7#b7 shall not be subject to loss through non-use1 forfeiture1 or abandonment4 7d7 ,allottees 7#a7 ,applicability of the ,act of february #h1 #ahhg ,the provisions of section #g of the ,act of ,february #h1 #ahhg 7#bd ,stat4 #cij1 chapter #aai2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #cha71 relating to the use of water for irrigation purposes1 shall apply to the ,tribal water rights4 7#b7 ,entitlement to water ,any entitlement to water of an allottee under ,federal law shall be satisfied from the ,tribal water rights4 7#c7 ,allocations ,an allottee shall be entitled to a just and equitable allocation of water for irrigation purposes4 7#d7 ,claims 7,a7 ,exhaustion of remedies ,before asserting any claim against the ,united ,states under section #g of the ,act of ,february #h1 #ahhg 7#bd ,stat4 #cij1 chapter #aai2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #cha71 or any other applicable law1 an allottee shall exhaust remedies available under the ,tribal water code or other applicable ,tribal law4 7,b7 ,action for relief ,after the exhaustion of all remedies available under the ,tribal water code or other applicable ,tribal law1 an allottee may seek relief under section #g of the ,act of ,february #h1 #ahhg 7#bd ,stat4 #cij1 chapter #aai2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #cha71 or other applicable law4 7#e7 ,authority of the secretary ,the ,secretary shall have the authority to protect the rights of allottees in accordance with this section4 7e7 ,authority of the fort belknap indian community 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall have the authority to allocate1 distribute1 and lease the ,tribal water rights for use on the ,reservation in accordance with the ,compact1 this division1 and applicable ,federal law4 7#b7 ,off-reservation use ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community may allocate1 distribute1 and lease the ,tribal water rights for off-,reservation use in accordance with the ,compact1 this division1 and applicable ,federal law-- 7,a7 subject to the approval of the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 pursuant to ,tribal water leasing regulations consistent with the requirements of subsection 7f74 7#c7 ,land leases by allottees ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 an allottee may lease any interest in land held by the allottee1 together with any water right determined to be appurtenant to the interest in land1 in accordance with the ,tribal water code4 7f7 ,tribal water leasing regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,at the discretion of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 any water lease of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community of the ,tribal water rights for use on or off the ,reservation shall not require the approval of the ,secretary if the lease-- 7,a7 is executed under tribal regulations1 approved by the ,secretary under this subsection2 7,b7 is in accordance with the ,compact2 and 7,c7 does not exceed a term of #ajj years1 except that a lease may include an option to renew for #a additional term of not to exceed #ajj years4 7#b7 ,authority of the secretary over tribal water leasing regulations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall have the authority to approve or disapprove any ,tribal water leasing regulations issued in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,considerations for approval ,the ,secretary shall approve any ,tribal water leasing regulations issued in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 if the ,tribal water leasing regulations-- 7i7 provide for an environmental review process that includes-- 7,i7 the identification and evaluation of any significant effects of the proposed action on the environment2 and 7,,ii7 a process for ensuring that-- 7aa7 the public is informed of1 and has a reasonable opportunity to comment on1 any significant environmental impacts of the proposed action identified by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community2 and 7bb7 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community provides responses to relevant and substantive public comments on those impacts prior to its approval of a water lease2 and 7ii7 are consistent with this division and the ,compact4 7#c7 ,review process 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date on which ,tribal water leasing regulations under paragraph 7#a7 are submitted to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall review and approve or disapprove the regulations4 7,b7 ,written documentation ,if the ,secretary disapproves the ,tribal water leasing regulations described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall include written documentation with the disapproval notification that describes the basis for this disapproval4 7,c7 ,extension ,the deadline described in subparagraph 7,a7 may be extended by the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7#d7 ,federal environmental review ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 if the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community carries out a project or activity funded by a ,federal agency1 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community-- 7,a7 shall have the authority to rely on the environmental review process of the applicable ,federal agency2 and 7,b7 shall not be required to carry out a tribal environmental review process under this subsection4 7#e7 ,documentation ,if the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community issues a lease pursuant to ,tribal water leasing regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall provide the ,secretary and the ,state a copy of the lease1 including any amendments or renewals to the lease4 7#f7 ,limitation of liability 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable in any claim relating to the negotiation1 execution1 or approval of any lease or exchange agreement or storage agreement1 including any claims relating to the terms included in such an agreement1 made pursuant to ,tribal water leasing regulations under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,obligations ,the ,united ,states shall have no trust obligation or other obligation to monitor1 administer1 or account for-- 7i7 any funds received by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as consideration under any lease or exchange agreement or storage agreement2 or 7ii7 the expenditure of those funds4 7g7 ,tribal water code 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding ,article ,,iv4,a4#b4 of the ,compact1 not later than #d years after the date on which the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community approves the ,compact in accordance with section #aajaa7;f77#a71 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall enact a ,tribal water code that provides for-- 7,a7 the administration1 management1 regulation1 and governance of all uses of the ,tribal water rights in accordance with the ,compact and this division2 and 7,b7 the establishment by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community of the conditions1 permit requirements1 and other requirements for the allocation1 distribution1 or use of the ,tribal water rights in accordance with the ,compact and this division4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,subject to the approval of the ,secretary1 the ,tribal water code shall provide-- 7,a7 that use of water by allottees shall be satisfied with water from the ,tribal water rights2 7,b7 a process by which an allottee may request that the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community provide water for irrigation use in accordance with this division1 including the provision of water under any allottee lease under section #d of the ,act of ,june #be1 #aiaj 7#cf ,stat4 #hef1 chapter #dca2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #djc72 7,c7 a due process system for the consideration and determination by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community of any request of an allottee 7or a successor in interest to an allottee7 for an allocation of water for irrigation purposes on allotted land1 including a process for-- 7i7 appeal and adjudication of any denied or disputed distribution of water2 and 7ii7 resolution of any contested administrative decision2 7,d7 a requirement that any allottee asserting a claim relating to the enforcement of rights of the allottee under the ,tribal water code1 including to the quantity of water allocated to land of the allottee1 shall exhaust all remedies available to the allottee under ,tribal law before initiating an action against the ,united ,states or petitioning the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7d77#d77;,b72 7,e7 a process by which an owner of fee land within the boundaries of the ,reservation may apply for use of a portion of the ,tribal water rights2 and 7,f7 a process for the establishment of a controlled ,groundwater area and for the management of that area in cooperation with establishment of a contiguous controlled ,groundwater area off the ,reservation established pursuant to ,section ,b4#b4 of ,article ,,iv of the ,compact and ,state law4 7#c7 ,action by secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date on which a ,tribal water code described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 is enacted1 the ,secretary shall administer1 with respect to the rights of allottees1 the ,tribal water rights in accordance with the ,compact and this division4 7,b7 ,approval ,the ,tribal water code described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall not be valid unless-- 7i7 the provisions of the ,tribal water code required by paragraph 7#b7 are approved by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 each amendment to the ,tribal water code that affects a right of an allottee is approved by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,approval period 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall approve or disapprove the ,tribal water code or an amendment to the ,tribal water code by not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,tribal water code or amendment to the ,tribal water code is submitted to the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,extensions ,the deadline described in clause 7i7 may be extended by the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7h7 ,administration 7#a7 ,no alienation ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall not permanently alienate any portion of the ,tribal water rights4 7#b7 ,purchases or grants of land from indians ,an authorization provided by this division for the allocation1 distribution1 leasing1 or other arrangement entered into pursuant to this division shall be considered to satisfy any requirement for authorization of the action required by ,federal law4 7#c7 ,prohibition on forfeiture ,the non-use of all or any portion of the ,tribal water rights by any water user shall not result in the forfeiture1 abandonment1 relinquishment1 or other loss of all or any portion of the ,tribal water rights4 7i7 ,effect ,except as otherwise expressly provided in this section1 nothing in this division-- 7#a7 authorizes any action by an allottee against any individual or entity1 or against the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 under ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or local law2 or 7#b7 alters or affects the status of any action brought pursuant to section #adia7;a7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code4 7j7 ,pick-,sloan missouri river basin program power rates 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall make available the ,pick-,sloan ,missouri ,river ,basin ,program irrigation project pumping power rates to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project1 and any projects funded under this division4 7#b7 ,authorized purposes ,the power rates made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be authorized for the purposes of wheeling1 administration1 and payment of irrigation project pumping power rates1 including project use power for gravity power4 #aajjf4 ,exchange and transfer of land 7a7 ,exchange of eligible land and ,state land 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means-- 7i7 public lands 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb77 that are administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7ii7 land in the ,national ,forest ,system 7as defined in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a77 that is administered by the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7,b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means1 as applicable-- 7i7 the ,secretary1 with respect to the eligible land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to eligible land managed by the ,forest ,service4 7#b7 ,negotiations authorized 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned shall offer to enter into negotiations with the ,state for the purpose of exchanging eligible land described in paragraph 7#d7 for the ,state land described in paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,requirements ,any exchange of land made pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this subsection4 7,c7 ,priority 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall1 during the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 give priority to an exchange of eligible land located within the ,state for ,state land4 7ii7 ,secretary of ,agriculture ,the responsibility of the ,secretary of ,agriculture under clause 7i71 during the #e-year period described in that clause1 shall be limited to negotiating with the ,state an acceptable package of land in the ,national ,forest ,system 7as defined in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a7774 7#c7 ,state land ,the ,secretary is authorized to accept the following parcels of ,state land located on and off the ,reservation3 7,a7 #gag4ef acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,b7 #gjg4jd acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,c7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,d7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,e7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,f7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,g7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,h7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,i7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,j7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,k7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,l7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,m7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,n7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,o7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,p7 #id4if acres in ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #cf1 under lease by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,council on the date of enactment of this ,act1 comprised of-- 7i7 #cj4fh acres in lot #e2 7ii7 #bf4jf acres in lot #f2 7iii7 #ba4db acres in lot #g2 and 7iv7 #af4h acres in lot #h4 7,q7 #feb4cb acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #af1 excluding the #gc4cf acres under lease by individuals who are not members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,r7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,s7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,t7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,u7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,v7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,w7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,x7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,y7 #ffc4bb acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #af1 excluding the #eh4gb acres under lease by individuals who are not members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,z7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,,aa7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,,bb7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,,cc7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,,dd7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,,ee7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,,ff7 #bge4hh acres in ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #cf1 under lease by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,council on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,,gg7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,,hh7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #af4 7,,ii7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #cf4 7,,jj7 #cd4jd acres in ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 sec4 #af1 lot #d4 7,,kk7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #af4 7#d7 ,eligible land 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the reservation of easements or rights-of-way deemed necessary to be retained by the ,secretary concerned1 and the requirements of this subsection1 the ,secretary is authorized and directed to convey to the ,state any eligible land within the ,state identified in the negotiations authorized by paragraph 7#b7 and agreed to by the ,secretary concerned4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary concerned shall exclude from any conveyance any parcel of eligible land that is-- 7i7 included within the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system established by section #bjjb7;a7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjb7;a771 without regard to whether that land has been identified as available for disposal in a land use plan2 7ii7 designated as wilderness by ,congress2 7iii7 within a component of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system2 or 7iv7 designated in the ,forest ,land and ,resource ,management ,plan as a ,research ,natural ,area4 7,c7 ,administrative responsibility ,the ,secretary shall be responsible for meeting all substantive and any procedural requirements necessary to complete the exchange and the conveyance of the eligible land4 7#e7 ,land into trust ,on completion of the land exchange authorized by this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 as soon as practicable after the enforceability date1 take the land received by the ,united ,states pursuant to this subsection into trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7#f7 ,terms and conditions 7,a7 ,equal value ,the values of the eligible land and ,state land exchanged under this subsection shall be equal1 except that the ,secretary concerned may-- 7i7 exchange land that is of approximately equal value if such an exchange complies with the requirements of section #bjf7;h7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf7;h77 7and any regulations implementing that section7 without regard to the monetary limitation described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of that section2 and 7ii7 make or accept an equalization payment1 or waive an equalization payment1 if such a payment or waiver of a payment complies with the requirements of section #bjf7;b7 of that ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf7;b77 7and any regulations implementing that section74 7,b7 ,impacts on local governments ,in identifying eligible land to be exchanged with the ,state1 the ,secretary concerned and the ,state may-- 7i7 consider the financial impacts of exchanging specific eligible land on local governments2 and 7ii7 attempt to minimize the financial impact of the exchange on local governments4 7,c7 ,existing authorizations 7i7 ,eligible land conveyed to the state 7,i7 ,in general ,any eligible land conveyed to the ,state under this subsection shall be subject to any valid existing rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-way1 unless the holder of the right1 contract1 lease1 permit1 or right-of-way requests an earlier termination in accordance with existing law4 7,,ii7 ,assumption by ,state ,the ,state shall assume all benefits and obligations of the ,forest ,service or the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 as applicable1 under the existing rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-way described in subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,state land conveyed to the united states 7,i7 ,in general ,any ,state land conveyed to the ,united ,states under this subsection and taken into trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community subject shall be to any valid existing rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-way1 unless the holder of the right1 contract1 lease1 permit1 or right-of-way requests an earlier termination in accordance with existing law4 7,,ii7 ,assumption by ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall-- 7aa7 assume all benefits and obligations of the ,state under the existing rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-way described in subclause 7,i72 and 7bb7 disburse to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community any amounts that accrue to the ,united ,states from those rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-way1 after the date of transfer from any sale1 bonus1 royalty1 or rental relating to that land in the same manner as amounts received from other land held by the ,secretary in trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7,d7 ,personal property 7i7 ,in general ,any improvements constituting personal property1 as defined by ,state law1 belonging to the holder of a right1 contract1 lease1 permit1 or right-of-way on land transferred to the ,united ,states under this subsection shall-- 7,i7 remain the property of the holder2 and 7,,ii7 be removed not later than #ij days after the date on which the right1 contract1 lease1 permit1 or right-of-way expires1 unless the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the holder agree otherwise4 7ii7 ,remaining property ,any personal property described in clause 7i7 remaining with the holder described in that clause beyond the #ij-;day period described in subclause 7,,ii7 of that clause shall-- 7,i7 become the property of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community2 and 7,,ii7 be subject to removal and disposition at the discretion of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7iii7 ,liability of previous holder ,the holder of personal property described in clause 7i7 shall be liable for costs incurred by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community in removing and disposing of the personal property under clause 7ii77,,ii74 7#g7 ,technical corrections ,notwithstanding the descriptions of the parcels of land owned by the ,state under paragraph 7#c71 the ,state may1 with the consent of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 make technical corrections to the legal land descriptions to more specifically identify the ,state parcels to be exchanged4 7#h7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide #aj1jjj1jjj of financial or other assistance to the ,state and the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as may be necessary to obtain the appraisals1 and to satisfy administrative requirements1 necessary to accomplish the exchanges under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,federal land transfers 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and the requirements of this subsection1 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the land described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be held by the ,united ,states in trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as part of the ,reservation on the enforceability date4 7#b7 ,federal land 7,a7 ,bureau of land management parcels 7i7 #ei4df acres in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #d1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #ai4ee acres in lot #aj2 7,,ii7 #ai4hb acres in lot #aa2 and 7,,iii7 #bj4ji acres in lot #af4 7ii7 #cbd4bd acres in the ,n#ab of ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #e4 7iii7 #djc4ef acres in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #i1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #bj4ci acres in lot #b2 7,,ii7 #bj4gb acres in lot #g2 7,,iii7 #ba4jf acres in lot #h2 7,,iv7 #dj4jj acres in lot #i2 7,v7 #dj4jj acres in lot #aj2 7,,vi7 #dj4jj acres in lot #aa2 7,,vii7 #dj4jj acres in lot #ab2 7,,viii7 #ba4ci acres in lot #ac2 and 7,,ix7 #afj acres in ,,sw#a_/d4 7iv7 #gj4fc acres in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ac1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #ah4jf acres in lot #e2 7,,ii7 #ah4be acres in lot #f2 7,,iii7 #ah4dd acres in lot #g2 and 7,,iv7 #ae4hh acres in lot #h4 7v7 #ga4ab acres in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ad1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #ag4fe acres in lot #e2 7,,ii7 #ag4gc acres in lot #f2 7,,iii7 #ag4hc acres in lot #g2 and 7,,iv7 #ag4ia acres in lot #h4 7vi7 #ajc4bi acres in ,t4 #be ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ae1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #ba4ef acres in lot #f2 7,,ii7 #bi4ej acres in lot #g2 7,,iii7 #ag4bh acres in lot #h2 7,,iv7 #ag4da acres in lot #i2 and 7,v7 #ag4ed acres in lot #aj4 7vii7 #afj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #a1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hj acres in the ,s#ab of the ,,nw#ad2 and 7,,ii7 #hj acres in the ,w#ab of the ,,sw#ad4 7viii7 #efg4ej acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #b1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hb4ed acres in the ,e#ab of the ,,nw#ad2 7,,ii7 #afd4if acres in the ,,ne#ad2 and 7,,iii7 #cbj acres in the ,s#ab4 7ix7 #bdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #c1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,nw#ad2 7,,ii7 #afj acres in the ,,sw#ad2 and 7,,iii7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,se#ad4 7x7 #abj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #d1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hj acres in the ,e#ab of the ,,se#ad2 and 7,,ii7 #dj acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,se#ad4 7xi7 #bjj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #e1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #afj acres in the ,,sw#ad2 and 7,,ii7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,nw#ad4 7xii7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,se#ad of ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #f4 7xiii7 #bdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #h1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,sw#ad2 7,,ii7 #afj acres in the ,,nw#ad2 and 7,,iii7 #dj acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,se#ad4 7xiv7 #cbj acres in the ,e#ab of ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #i4 7xv7 #fdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #aj4 7xvi7 #fjj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #aa1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #cbj acres in the ,n#ab2 7,,ii7 #hj acres in the ,n#ab of the ,,se#ad2 7,,iii7 #afj acres in the ,,sw#ad2 and 7,,iv7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,se#ad4 7xvii7 #ebe4ha acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ba1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #f4fb acres in lot #a2 7,,ii7 #e4gj acres in lot #b2 7,,iii7 #ef4fa acres in lot #e2 7,,iv7 #ef4hh acres in lot #f2 7,v7 #cbj acres in the ,w#a_/b2 and 7,,vi7 #hj acres in the ,w#a_/b of the ,,se#a_/d4 7xviii7 #gai4eh acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #bh4 7xix7 #efj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #bi1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #cbj acres in the ,n#ab2 7,,ii7 #afj acres in the ,n#ab of the ,s#ab2 and 7,,iii7 #hj acres in the ,s#ab of the ,,se#ad4 7xx7 #djj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cb1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #cbj acres in the ,s#ab2 and 7,,ii7 #hj acres in the ,s#ab of the ,,nw#ad4 7xxi7 #dee4ea acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cc1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #eh4be acres in lot #c2 7,,ii7 #eh4e acres in lot #d2 7,,iii7 #eh4gf acres in lot #e2 7,,iv7 #dj acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,ne#ad2 7,v7 #afj acres in the ,,sw#ad2 and 7,,vi7 #hj acres in the ,w#ab of the ,,se#ad4 7xxii7 #hh4ga acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #a1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #bd4cf acres in lot #a2 7,,ii7 #bd4ce acres in lot #b2 and 7,,iii7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,sw#ad4 7xxiii7 #hj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #c1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #dj acres in lot #aa2 and 7,,ii7 #dj acres in lot #ab4 7xxiv7 #hj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #aa1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #dj acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,sw#ad2 and 7,,ii7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,nw#ad4 7xxv7 #bjj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #ab1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hj acres in the ,e#ab of the ,,sw#ad2 7,,ii7 #dj acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,nw#ad2 and 7,,iii7 #hj acres in the ,s#ab of the ,,nw#ad4 7xxvi7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,ne#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #bc4 7xxvii7 #cbj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #bd1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hj acres in the ,e#ab of the ,,nw#ad2 7,,ii7 #afj acres in the ,,ne#ad2 7,,iii7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,se#ad2 and 7,,iv7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,sw#ad4 7xxviii7 #abj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #be1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hj acres in the ,s#ab of the ,,ne#ad2 and 7,,ii7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,nw#ad4 7xxix7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,se#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #bf4 7xxx7 #afj acres in the ,,nw#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #bg4 7xxxi7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,sw#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #bi4 7xxxii7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,ne#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec #cj4 7xxxiii7 #abj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #cc1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,ne#ad2 and 7,,ii7 #hj acres in the ,n#ab of the ,,se#ad4 7xxxiv7 #ddj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #cd1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #afj acres in the ,n#ab of the ,s#ab2 7,,ii7 #afj acres in the ,,ne#ad2 7,,iii7 #hj acres in the ,s#ab of the ,,nw#ad2 and 7,,iv7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,se#ad4 7xxxv7 #acc4dd acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #d1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #bh4ji acres in lot #e2 7,,ii7 #be4ce acres in lot #f2 7,,iii7 #dj acres in lot #aj2 and 7,,iv7 #dj acres in lot #ae4 7xxxvi7 #afj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #g1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,ne#a_/d2 7,,ii7 #dj acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,sw#ad2 and 7,,iii7 #hj acres in the ,w#ab of the ,,nw#ad4 7xxxvii7 #abj acres in ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #h1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hj acres in the ,e#ab of the ,,nw#ad2 and 7,,ii7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,sw#ad4 7xxxviii7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,nw#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #i4 7xxxix7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,sw#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ag4 7xl7 #dj acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,nw#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ai4 7xli7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,nw#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r#bb ,e41 sec4 #bj4 7xlii7 #hj acres in the ,w#ab of the ,,se#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ca4 7xliii7 #eb4cf acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,se#ad of ,t4 #bg ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cc4 7xliv7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,sw#ad of ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #bi4 7xlv7 #dj acres in the ,,ne#ad of the ,,ne#ad of ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #g4 7xlvi7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,nw#ad of ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #ba ,e41 sec4 #ab4 7xlvii7 #db4ch acres in the ,,nw#ad of the ,,ne#ad of ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #f4 7xlviii7 #cbj acres in the ,e#ab of ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #ag4 7xlix7 #hj acres in the ,e#ab of the ,,ne#ad of ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #bj4 7l7 #bdj acres in ,t4 #bf ,n41 ,r4 #bb ,e41 sec4 #cj1 comprised of-- 7,i7 #hj acres in the ,e#ab of the ,,ne#ad2 7,,ii7 #hj acres in the ,n#ab of the ,,se#ad2 7,,iii7 #dj acres in the ,,se#ad of the ,,nw#ad2 and 7,,iv7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#ad of the ,,ne#ad4 7,b7 ,bureau of indian affairs ,the parcels of approximately #c1eai4c acres of trust land that have been converted to fee land1 judicially foreclosed on1 acquired by the ,department of ,agriculture1 and transferred to the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii74 7i7 ,parcel #a ,the land described in this clause is #fdj acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 comprised of-- 7,i7 #afj acres in the ,,sw of sec4 #bg2 7,,ii7 #afj acres in the ,,ne of sec4 #cc2 and 7,,iii7 #cbj acres in the ,w of sec4 #cd4 7ii7 ,parcel #b ,the land described in this clause is #cbj acres in the ,n of ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bc ,e41 sec4 #bh4 7iii7 ,parcel #c ,the land described in this clause is #b1eei4c acres1 comprised of-- 7,i7 ,t4 #bh ,n41 ,r4 #bd ,e41 including-- 7aa7 of sec4 #af-- 7,,aa7 #e acres in the ,e#a_/b1 ,w#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,w#a_/b1 ,w#a_/b1 ,,ne#a_/d2 7,,bb7 #aj acres in the ,e#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,w#a_/b1 ,w#a_/b1 ,,ne#a_/d2 7,,cc7 #dj acres in the ,e#a_/b1 ,w#a_/b1 ,,ne#a_/d2 7,,dd7 #dj acres in the ,w#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,,ne#a_/d2 7,,ee7 #bj acres in the ,w#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,,ne#a_/d2 7,,ff7 #e acres in the ,w#a_/b1 ,w#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,e#a_/b1 ,,ne#a_/d2 and 7,,gg7 #afj acres in the ,,se#a_/d2 7bb7 #fdj acres in sec4 #ba2 7cc7 #cbj acres in the ,s#a_/b of sec4 #bb2 and 7dd7 #cbj acres in the ,w#a_/b of sec4 #bg2 7,,ii7 ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 ,,pmm1 including-- 7aa7 #cbj acres in the ,s#a_/b of sec4 #a2 and 7bb7 #cbj acres in the ,n#a_/b of sec4 #ab2 7,,iii7 #ci4i acres in ,t4 #bi ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 ,,pmm1 sec4 #f1 lot #b2 7,,iv7 ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 ,,pmm1 including-- 7aa7 #ci4d acres in sec4 #c1 lot #b2 7bb7 #dj acres in the ,,sw#a_/d of the ,,sw#a_/d of sec4 #d2 7cc7 #hj acres in the ,e#a_/b of the ,,se#a_/d of sec4 #e2 7dd7 #hj acres in the ,s#a_/b of the ,,se#a_/d of sec4 #g2 and 7ee7 #dj acres in the ,n#a_/b1 ,n#a_/b1 ,,ne#a_/d of sec4 #ah2 and 7,v7 #dj acres in ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 ,,pmm1 the ,,nw#a_/d of the ,,se#a_/d of sec4 #ca4 7#c7 ,terms and conditions 7,a7 ,existing authorizations 7i7 ,in general ,federal land transferred under this subsection shall be conveyed and taken into trust subject to valid existing rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-way1 unless the holder of the right1 contract1 lease1 permit1 and rights-of-way requests an earlier termination in accordance with existing law4 7ii7 ,assumption by ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall-- 7,i7 assume all benefits and obligations of the previous land management agency under the existing rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-way described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 disburse to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community any amounts that accrue to the ,united ,states from those rights1 contracts1 leases1 permits1 and rights-of-ways after the date of transfer from any sale1 bonus1 royalty1 or rental relating to that land in the same manner as amounts received from other land held by the ,secretary in trust for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7,b7 ,personal property 7i7 ,in general ,any improvements constituting personal property1 as defined by ,state law1 belonging to the holder of a right1 contract1 lease1 permit1 or right-of-way on land transferred under this subsection shall-- 7,i7 remain the property of the holder2 and 7,,ii7 be removed from the land not later than #ij days after the date on which the right1 contract1 lease1 permit1 or right-of-way expires1 unless the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the holder agree otherwise4 7ii7 ,remaining property ,any personal property described in clause 7i7 remaining with the holder described in that clause beyond the #ij-;day period described in subclause 7,,ii7 of that clause shall-- 7,i7 become the property of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community2 and 7,,ii7 be subject to removal and disposition at the discretion of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7iii7 ,liability of previous holder ,the holder of personal property described in clause 7i7 shall be liable to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community for costs incurred by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community in removing and disposing of the property under clause 7ii77,,ii74 7,c7 ,existing roads ,if any road within the ,federal land transferred under this subsection is necessary for customary access to private land1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs shall offer the owner of the private land to apply for a right-of-way along the existing road1 at the expense of the landowner4 7,d7 ,limitation on the transfer of water rights ,water rights that transfer with the land described in paragraph 7#b7 shall not become part of the ,tribal water rights1 unless those rights are recognized and ratified in the ,compact4 7#d7 ,withdrawal of ,federal land 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 effective on the date of enactment of this ,act1 all ,federal land within the parcels described in paragraph 7#b7 is withdrawn from all forms of-- 7i7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal under the public land laws2 7ii7 location1 entry1 and patent under the mining laws2 and 7iii7 disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials4 7,b7 ,expiration ,the withdrawals pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate on the date that the ,secretary takes the land into trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,no new reservation of ,federal water rights ,nothing in this paragraph establishes a new reservation in favor of the ,united ,states or the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community with respect to any water or water right on the land withdrawn by this paragraph4 7#e7 ,technical corrections ,notwithstanding the descriptions of the parcels of ,federal land in paragraph 7#b71 the ,united ,states may1 with the consent of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 make technical corrections to the legal land descriptions to more specifically identify the parcels4 7#f7 ,survey 7,a7 ,in general ,unless the ,united ,states or the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community request an additional survey for the transferred land or a technical correction is made under paragraph 7#e71 the description of land under this subsection shall be controlling4 7,b7 ,additional survey ,if the ,united ,states or the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community requests an additional survey1 that survey shall control the total acreage to be transferred into trust under this subsection4 7,c7 ,assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide such financial or other assistance as may be necessary-- 7i7 to conduct additional surveys under this subsection2 and 7ii7 to satisfy administrative requirements necessary to accomplish the land transfers under this subsection4 7#g7 ,date of transfer ,the ,secretary shall complete all land transfers under this subsection and shall take the land into trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as expeditiously as practicable after the enforceability date1 but not later than #aj years after the enforceability date4 7c7 ,tribally owned fee land ,not later than #aj years after the enforceability date1 the ,secretary shall take into trust for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community all fee land owned by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community on or adjacent to the ,reservation to become part of the ,reservation1 provided that-- 7#a7 the land is free from any liens1 encumbrances1 or other infirmities2 and 7#b7 no evidence exists of any hazardous substances on1 or other environmental liability with respect to1 the land4 7d7 ,dodson land 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 as soon as practicable after the enforceability date1 but not later than #aj years after the enforceability date1 the ,dodson ,land described in paragraph 7#c7 shall be taken into trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as part of the ,reservation4 7#b7 ,restrictions ,the land taken into trust under paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to a perpetual easement1 reserved by the ,united ,states for use by the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 its contractors1 and its assigns for-- 7,a7 the right of ingress and egress for ,milk ,river ,project purposes2 7,b7 the right to-- 7i7 seep1 flood1 and overflow the transferred land for ,milk ,river ,project purposes2 7ii7 conduct routine and non-routine operation1 maintenance1 and replacement activities on the ,milk ,river ,project facilities1 including modification to the headworks at the upstream end of the ,dodson ,south ,canal in support of ,dodson ,south ,canal enlargement1 to include all associated access1 construction1 and material storage necessary to complete those activities2 and 7iii7 prohibit the construction of permanent structures on the transferred land1 except-- 7,i7 as provided in the cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,,ii7 to meet the requirements of the ,milk ,river ,project4 7#c7 ,description of ,dodson land 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,dodson ,land referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 is the approximately #b1ejj acres of land owned by the ,united ,states that is1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 under the jurisdiction of the ,bureau of ,reclamation and located at the northeastern corner of the ,reservation 7which extends to the point in the middle of the main channel of the ,milk ,river71 where the ,milk ,river ,project facilities1 including the ,dodson ,diversion ,dam1 headworks to the ,dodson ,south ,canal1 and ,dodson ,south ,canal1 are located1 and more particularly described as follows3 7i7 ,supplemental ,plat of ,t4 #cj ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 ,,pmm1 secs4 #a and #b4 7ii7 ,supplemental ,plat of ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #be ,e41 ,,pmm1 sec4 #ac4 7iii7 ,supplemental ,plat of ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 ,,pmm1 secs4 #ah1 #ai1 #bj1 and #bi4 7iv7 ,supplemental ,plat of ,t4 #ca ,n41 ,r4 #bf ,e41 ,,pmm1 secs4 #bf1 #bg1 #ce1 and #cf4 7,b7 ,clarification ,the supplemental plats described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a7 are official plats1 as documented by retracement boundary surveys of the ,general ,land ,office1 approved on ,march #aa1 #aich1 and on record at the ,bureau of ,land ,management4 7,c7 ,technical corrections ,notwithstanding the descriptions of the parcels of ,federal land in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,united ,states may1 with the consent of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 make technical corrections to the legal land descriptions to more specifically identify the parcels to be transferred4 7#d7 ,cooperative agreement ,not later than #c years after the enforceability date1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 the ,malta ,irrigation ,district1 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 and the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall negotiate and enter into a cooperative agreement that identifies the uses to which the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community may put the land described in paragraph 7#c71 provided that the cooperative agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 ,bureau of ,reclamation1 the ,malta ,irrigation ,district1 and the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 including to modify the perpetual easement to narrow the boundaries of the easement or to terminate the perpetual easement and cooperative agreement4 7e7 ,land status ,all land held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under this section shall be-- 7#a7 beneficially owned by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community2 and 7#b7 part of the ,reservation and administered in accordance with the laws and regulations generally applicable to land held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of an ,indian ,tribe4 #aajjg4 ,storage allocation from ,lake ,elwell 7a7 ,storage allocation of water to ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,the ,secretary shall allocate to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community #bj1jjj acre-feet per year of water stored in ,lake ,elwell for use by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community for any beneficial purpose on or off the ,reservation1 under a water right held by the ,united ,states and managed by the ,bureau of ,reclamation for the benefit of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 as measured and diverted at the outlet works of the ,tiber ,dam or through direct pumping from ,lake ,elwell4 7b7 ,treatment 7#a7 ,in general ,the allocation to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under subsection 7a7 shall be considered to be part of the ,tribal water rights4 7#b7 ,priority date ,the priority date of the allocation to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under subsection 7a7 shall be the priority date of the ,lake ,elwell water right held by the ,bureau of ,reclamation4 7#c7 ,administration ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall administer the water allocated under subsection 7a7 in accordance with the ,compact and this division4 7c7 ,allocation agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving the allocation under this section1 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to establish the terms and conditions of the allocation1 in accordance with the ,compact and this division4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,the agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall include provisions establishing that-- 7,a7 the agreement shall be without limit as to term2 7,b7 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 and not the ,united ,states1 shall be entitled to all consideration due to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under any lease1 contract1 exchange1 or agreement entered into by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community pursuant to subsection 7d72 7,c7 the ,united ,states shall have no obligation to monitor1 administer1 or account for-- 7i7 any funds received by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as consideration under any lease1 contract1 exchange1 or agreement entered into by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community pursuant to subsection 7d72 or 7ii7 the expenditure of those funds2 7,d7 if the capacity or function of ,lake ,elwell facilities are significantly reduced1 or are anticipated to be significantly reduced1 for an extended period of time1 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall have the same storage rights as other storage contractors with respect to the allocation under this section2 7,e7 the costs associated with the construction of the storage facilities at ,tiber ,dam allocable to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall be nonreimbursable2 7,f7 no water service capital charge shall be due or payable for any water allocated to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under this section or the allocation agreement1 regardless of whether that water is delivered for use by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community or under a lease1 contract1 exchange1 or by agreement entered into by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community pursuant to subsection 7d72 7,g7 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall not be required to make payments to the ,united ,states for any water allocated to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under this section or the allocation agreement1 except for each acre-foot of stored water leased or transferred for industrial purposes as described in subparagraph 7,h72 and 7,h7 for each acre-foot of stored water leased or transferred by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community for industrial purposes-- 7i7 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall pay annually to the ,united ,states an amount necessary to cover the proportional share of the annual operations1 maintenance1 and replacement costs allocable to the quantity of water leased or transferred by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community for industrial purposes2 and 7ii7 the annual payments of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall be reviewed and adjusted1 as appropriate1 to reflect the actual operations1 maintenance1 and replacement costs for ,tiber ,dam4 7d7 ,agreement by fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community may use1 lease1 contract1 exchange1 or enter into other agreements for the use of the water allocated to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the use of water that is the subject of such an agreement occurs within the ,missouri ,river ,basin2 and 7#b7 the agreement does not permanently alienate any water allocated to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under that subsection4 7e7 ,effective date ,the allocation under subsection 7a7 takes effect on the enforceability date4 7f7 ,no carryover storage ,the allocation under subsection 7a7 shall not be increased by any year-to-year carryover storage4 7g7 ,development and delivery costs ,the ,united ,states shall not be required to pay the cost of developing or delivering any water allocated under this section4 #aajjh4 ,milk ,river ,project mitigation 7a7 ,in general ,in complete satisfaction of the ,milk ,river ,project mitigation requirements provided for in ,article ,,vi4,b4 of the ,compact1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,commissioner-- 7#a7 in cooperation with the ,state and the ,blackfeet ,tribe1 shall carry out appropriate activities concerning the restoration of the ,st4 ,mary ,canal and associated facilities1 including activities relating to the-- 7,a7 planning and design to restore the ,st4 ,mary ,canal and appurtenances to convey #hej cubic-feet per second2 and 7,b7 rehabilitating1 constructing1 and repairing of the ,st4 ,mary ,canal and appurtenances2 and 7#b7 in cooperation with the ,state and the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 shall carry out appropriate activities concerning the enlargement of ,dodson ,south ,canal and associated facilities1 including activities relating to the-- 7,a7 planning and design to enlarge ,dodson ,south ,canal and headworks at the upstream end of ,dodson ,south ,canal to divert and convey #gjj cubic-feet per second2 and 7,b7 rehabilitating1 constructing1 and enlarging the ,dodson ,south ,canal and headworks at the upstream end of ,dodson ,south ,canal to divert and convey #gjj cubic-feet per second4 7b7 ,funding ,the total amount of obligations incurred by the ,secretary1 prior to any adjustments provided for in section #aajad7;b71 shall not exceed #cjj1jjj1jjj to carry out activities described in subsection 7c77#a74 7c7 ,satisfaction of mitigation requirement ,notwithstanding any provision of the ,compact1 the mitigation required by ,article ,,vi4,b4 of the ,compact shall be deemed satisfied if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary has-- 7,a7 restored the ,st4 ,mary ,canal and associated facilities to convey #hej cubic-feet per second2 and 7,b7 enlarged the ,dodson ,south ,canal and headworks at the upstream end of ,dodson ,south ,canal to divert and convey #gjj cubic-feet per second2 or 7#b7 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 has expended all of the available funding provided pursuant to section #aajad7;a77#a77;,d7 to rehabilitate the ,st4 ,mary ,canal and enlarge the ,dodson ,south ,canal2 and 7,b7 despite diligent efforts1 could not complete the activities described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,nonreimbursability of costs ,the costs to the ,secretary of carrying out this section shall be nonreimbursable4 #aajji4 ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall rehabilitate1 modernize1 and expand the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project1 as generally described in the document of ,natural ,resources ,consulting ,engineers1 ,inc41 entitled ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,comprehensive ,water ,development ,plan and dated ,february #bjai1 which shall include-- 7#a7 planning1 studies1 and designing of the existing and expanded ,milk ,river unit1 including the irrigation system1 ,pumping ,plant1 delivery pipe and canal1 ,fort ,belknap ,dam and ,reservoir1 and ,peoples ,creek ,flood ,protection ,project2 7#b7 the rehabilitation1 modernization1 and construction of the existing ,milk ,river unit2 and 7#c7 construction of the expanded ,milk ,river unit1 including the irrigation system1 ,pumping ,plant1 delivery pipe and canal1 ,fort ,belknap ,dam and ,reservoir1 and ,peoples ,creek ,flood ,protection ,project4 7b7 ,lead agency ,the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 shall serve as the lead agency with respect to any activities carried out under this section4 7c7 ,consultation with the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community on appropriate changes to the final design and costs of any activity under this section4 7d7 ,funding ,the total amount of obligations incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out this section1 prior to any adjustment provided for in section #aajad7;b71 shall not exceed #dae1hcb1aec4 7e7 ,nonreimbursability of costs ,all costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out this section shall be nonreimbursable4 7f7 ,administration ,the ,secretary and the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall negotiate the cost of any oversight activity carried out by the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs or the ,bureau of ,reclamation under any agreement entered into under subsection 7j71 subject to the condition that the total cost for the oversight shall not exceed #c percent of the total project costs for each project4 7g7 ,project management committee ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall facilitate the formation of a project management committee composed of representatives of the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs1 the ,bureau of ,reclamation1 and the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community-- 7#a7 to review and make recommendations relating to cost factors1 budgets1 and implementing the activities for rehabilitating1 modernizing1 and expanding the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project2 and 7#b7 to improve management of inherently governmental activities through enhanced communication4 7h7 ,project efficiencies ,if the total cost of planning1 studies1 design1 rehabilitation1 modernization1 and construction activities relating to the projects described in subsection 7a7 results in cost savings and is less than the amounts authorized to be obligated1 the ,secretary1 at the request of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 shall deposit those savings in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,resources and ,water ,rights ,administration1 ,operation1 and ,maintenance ,account established under section #aajab7;b77#b74 7i7 ,treatment ,any activities carried out pursuant to this section that result in improvements1 additions1 or modifications to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project shall-- 7#a7 become a part of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project2 and 7#b7 be recorded in the inventory of the ,secretary relating to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project4 7j7 ,applicability of ,,isdeaa ,at the request of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 and in accordance with the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community to carry out all or a portion of this section4 7k7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 alters any applicable law under which the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs collects assessments or carries out the operations and maintenance of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project2 or 7#b7 impacts the availability of amounts under section #aajad4 7l7 ,satisfaction of ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system requirement ,the obligations of the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 shall be deemed satisfied if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 has rehabilitated1 modernized1 and expanded the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project in accordance with subsection 7a72 or 7#b7 7,a7 has expended all of the available funding provided pursuant to paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b77;,a77iv7 of section #aajad7;a72 and 7,b7 despite diligent efforts1 could not complete the activities described in subsection 7a74 #aajaj4 ,satisfaction of claims 7a7 ,in general ,the benefits provided under this division shall be in complete replacement of1 complete substitution for1 and full satisfaction of any claim of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community against the ,united ,states that is waived and released by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under section #aajaa7;a74 7b7 ,allottees ,the benefits realized by the allottees under this division shall be in complete replacement of1 complete substitution for1 and full satisfaction of-- 7#a7 all claims waived and released by the ,united ,states 7acting as trustee for the allottees7 under section #aajaa7;a77#b72 and 7#b7 any claims of the allottees against the ,united ,states similar to the claims described in section #aajaa7;a77#b7 that the allottee asserted or could have asserted4 #aajaa4 ,waivers and releases of claims 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,waiver and release of claims by the fort belknap indian community and ,united ,states as trustee for the fort belknap indian community ,subject to the reservation of rights and retention of claims under subsection 7d71 as consideration for recognition of the ,tribal water rights and other benefits described in the ,compact and this division1 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 acting on behalf of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community 7but not any member of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as an allottee71 and the ,united ,states1 acting as trustee for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community 7but not any member of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as an allottee71 shall execute a waiver and release of all claims for water rights within the ,state that the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 or the ,united ,states acting as trustee for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 asserted or could have asserted in any proceeding1 including a ,state stream adjudication1 on or before the enforceability date1 except to the extent that such rights are recognized in the ,compact and this division4 7#b7 ,waiver and release of claims by the ,united ,states as trustee for allottees ,subject to the reservation of rights and the retention of claims under subsection 7d71 as consideration for recognition of the ,tribal water rights and other benefits described in the ,compact and this division1 the ,united ,states1 acting as trustee for the allottees1 shall execute a waiver and release of all claims for water rights within the ,reservation that the ,united ,states1 acting as trustee for the allottees1 asserted or could have asserted in any proceeding1 including a ,state stream adjudication1 on or before the enforceability date1 except to the extent that such rights are recognized in the ,compact and this division4 7#c7 ,waiver and release of claims by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community against the ,united ,states ,subject to the reservation of rights and retention of claims under subsection 7d71 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 acting on behalf of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community 7but not any member of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as an allottee71 shall execute a waiver and release of all claims against the ,united ,states 7including any agency or employee of the ,united ,states7-- 7,a7 first arising before the enforceability date relating to-- 7i7 water rights within the ,state that the ,united ,states1 acting as trustee for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 asserted or could have asserted in any proceeding1 including a general stream adjudication in the ,state1 except to the extent that such rights are recognized as ,tribal water rights under this division2 7ii7 foregone benefits from nontribal use of water1 on and off the ,reservation 7including water from all sources and for all uses72 7iii7 damage1 loss1 or injury to water1 water rights1 land1 or natural resources due to loss of water or water rights1 including damages1 losses1 or injuries to hunting1 fishing1 gathering1 or cultural rights due to loss of water or water rights1 claims relating to interference with1 diversion of1 or taking of water1 or claims relating to a failure to protect1 acquire1 replace1 or develop water1 water rights1 or water infrastructure7 within the ,state2 7iv7 a failure to establish or provide a municipal rural or industrial water delivery system on the ,reservation2 7v7 damage1 loss1 or injury to water1 water rights1 land1 or natural resources due to construction1 operation1 and management of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project and other ,federal land and facilities 7including damages1 losses1 or injuries to ,tribal fisheries1 fish habitat1 wildlife1 and wildlife habitat72 7vi7 a failure to provide for operation and maintenance1 or deferred maintenance1 for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project or any other irrigation system or irrigation project2 7vii7 the litigation of claims relating to any water rights of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community in the ,state2 7viii7 the negotiation1 execution1 or adoption of the ,compact 7including appendices7 and this division2 7ix7 the taking or acquisition of land or resources of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community for the construction or operation of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project or the ,milk ,river ,project2 and 7x7 the allocation of water of the ,milk ,river and the ,st4 ,mary ,river 7including tributaries7 between the ,united ,states and ,canada pursuant to the ,international ,boundary ,waters ,treaty of #aiji 7#cf ,stat4 #bddh72 and 7,b7 relating to damage1 loss1 or injury to water1 water rights1 land1 or natural resources due to mining activities in the ,little ,rockies ,mountains prior to the date of trust acquisition1 including damages1 losses1 or injuries to hunting1 fishing1 gathering1 or cultural rights4 7b7 ,effectiveness ,the waivers and releases under subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the enforceability date4 7c7 ,objections in ,montana water court ,nothing in this division or the ,compact prohibits the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 a member of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 an allottee1 or the ,united ,states in any capacity from objecting to any claim to a water right filed in any general stream adjudication in the ,montana ,water ,court4 7d7 ,reservation of rights and retention of claims ,notwithstanding the waivers and releases under subsection 7a71 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 acting on behalf of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 and the ,united ,states1 acting as trustee for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the allottees shall retain-- 7#a7 all claims relating to-- 7,a7 the enforcement of water rights recognized under the ,compact1 any final court decree relating to those water rights1 or this division or to water rights accruing on or after the enforceability date2 7,b7 the quality of water under-- 7i7 ,,cercla1 including damages to natural resources2 7ii7 the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 7iii7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 and 7iv7 any regulations implementing the ,acts described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii72 7,c7 damage1 loss1 or injury to land or natural resources that are-- 7i7 not due to loss of water or water rights 7including hunting1 fishing1 gathering1 or cultural rights72 and 7ii7 not described in subsection 7a77#c72 and 7,d7 an action to prevent any person or party 7as defined in sections #bi and #cj of ,article ,,ii of the ,compact7 from interfering with the enjoyment of the ,tribal water rights2 7#b7 all claims relating to off-,reservation hunting rights1 fishing rights1 gathering rights1 or other rights2 7#c7 all claims relating to the right to use and protect water rights acquired after the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#d7 all claims relating to the allocation of waters of the ,milk ,river and the ,milk ,river ,project between the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the ,blackfeet ,tribe1 pursuant to section #cgje7;e77#c7 of the ,blackfeet ,water ,rights ,settlement ,act 7,public ,law #aad-cbb2 #acj ,stat4 #ahah72 7#e7 all claims relating to the enforcement of this division1 including the required transfer of land under section #aajjf2 and 7#f7 all rights1 remedies1 privileges1 immunities1 and powers not specifically waived and released pursuant to this division or the ,compact4 7e7 ,effect of ,compact and division ,nothing in the ,compact or this division-- 7#a7 affects the authority of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community to enforce the laws of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 including with respect to environmental protections2 7#b7 affects the ability of the ,united ,states1 acting as sovereign1 to carry out any activity authorized by law1 including-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq472 7,b7 the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq472 7,c7 ,,cercla2 and 7,d7 any regulations implementing the ,acts described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c72 7#c7 affects the ability of the ,united ,states to act as trustee for any other ,indian ,tribe or an allottee of any other ,indian ,tribe2 7#d7 confers jurisdiction on any ,state court-- 7,a7 to interpret ,federal law relating to health1 safety1 or the environment2 7,b7 to determine the duties of the ,united ,states or any other party under ,federal law relating to health1 safety1 or the environment2 or 7,c7 to conduct judicial review of any ,federal agency action2 7#e7 waives any claim of a member of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community in an individual capacity that does not derive from a right of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community2 7#f7 revives any claim adjudicated in the decision in ,gros ,ventre ,tribe v4 ,united ,states1 #dfi ,f4#c;d #hja 7#ith ,cir4 #bjjf72 or 7#g7 revives any claim released by an allottee or member of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community in the settlement in ,cobell v4 ,salazar1 ,no4 #a3if;,,cv#jabhe-;,,jr 7,d4,d4,c4 #bjab74 7f7 ,enforceability date ,the enforceability date shall be the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register a statement of findings that-- 7#a7 the eligible members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community have voted to approve this division and the ,compact by a majority of votes cast on the day of the vote2 7#b7 7,a7 the ,montana ,water ,court has approved the ,compact in a manner from which no further appeal may be taken2 or 7,b7 if the ,montana ,water ,court is found to lack jurisdiction1 the appropriate district court of the ,united ,states has approved the ,compact as a consent decree from which no further appeal may be taken2 7#c7 all of the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #aajad have been appropriated and deposited in the designated accounts2 7#d7 the ,secretary and the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community have executed the allocation agreement described in section #aajjg7;c77#a72 7#e7 the ,state has provided the required funding into the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account of the ,trust ,fund pursuant to section #aajad7;a77#c72 and 7#f7 the waivers and releases under subsection 7a7 have been executed by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the ,secretary4 7g7 ,tolling of claims 7#a7 ,in general ,each applicable period of limitation and time-based equitable defense relating to a claim described in this section shall be tolled for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the enforceability date4 7#b7 ,effect of subsection ,nothing in this subsection revives any claim or tolls any period of limitations or time-based equitable defense that expired before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,expiration 7#a7 ,in general ,this division shall expire in any case in which-- 7,a7 the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this division have not been made available to the ,secretary by not later than-- 7i7 ,january #ba1 #bjcd2 and 7ii7 such alternative later date as is agreed to by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary fails to publish a statement of findings under subsection 7f7 by not later than-- 7i7 ,january #ba1 #bjce2 and 7ii7 such alternative later date as is agreed to by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the ,secretary1 after providing reasonable notice to the ,state4 7#b7 ,consequences ,if this division expires under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the waivers and releases under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7i7 expire2 and 7ii7 have no further force or effect2 7,b7 the authorization1 ratification1 confirmation1 and execution of the ,compact under section #aajjd shall no longer be effective2 7,c7 any action carried out by the ,secretary1 and any contract or agreement entered into1 pursuant to this division shall be void2 7,d7 any unexpended ,federal funds appropriated or made available to carry out the activities authorized by this division1 together with any interest earned on those funds1 and any water rights or contracts to use water and title to other property acquired or constructed with ,federal funds appropriated or made available to carry out the activities authorized by this division shall be returned to the ,federal ,government1 unless otherwise agreed to by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the ,united ,states and approved by ,congress2 and 7,e7 except for ,federal funds used to acquire or construct property that is returned to the ,federal ,government under subparagraph 7,d71 the ,united ,states shall be entitled to offset any ,federal funds made available to carry out this division that were expended or withdrawn1 or any funds made available to carry out this division from other ,federal authorized sources1 together with any interest accrued on those funds1 against any claims against the ,united ,states-- 7i7 relating to-- 7,i7 water rights in the ,state asserted by-- 7aa7 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community2 or 7bb7 any user of the ,tribal water rights2 or 7,,ii7 any other matter described in subsection 7a77#c72 or 7ii7 in any future settlement of water rights of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community or an allottee4 #aajab4 ,aaniiih ,nakoda ,settlement ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a trust fund for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 to be known as the ,aaniiih ,nakoda ,settlement ,trust ,fund1 to be managed1 invested1 and distributed by the ,secretary and to remain available until expended1 withdrawn1 or reverted to the general fund of the ,treasury1 consisting of the amounts deposited in the ,trust ,fund under subsection 7c71 together with any investment earnings1 including interest1 earned on those amounts1 for the purpose of carrying out this division4 7b7 ,accounts ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,trust ,fund the following accounts3 7#a7 ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account4 7#b7 ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,resources and ,water ,rights ,administration1 ,operation1 and ,maintenance ,account4 7#c7 ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,clean and ,safe ,domestic ,water and ,sewer ,systems1 and ,lake ,elwell ,project ,account4 7c7 ,deposits ,the ,secretary shall deposit-- 7#a7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account established under subsection 7b77#a71 the amounts made available pursuant to paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#b77;,a77i7 of section #aajad7;a72 7#b7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,resources and ,water ,rights ,administration1 ,operation1 and ,maintenance ,account established under subsection 7b77#b71 the amounts made available pursuant to section #aajad7;a77#b77;,a77ii72 and 7#c7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,clean and ,safe ,domestic ,water and ,sewer ,systems1 and ,lake ,elwell ,project ,account established under subsection 7b77#c71 the amounts made available pursuant to paragraphs 7#a77;,b7 and 7#b77;,a77iii7 of section #aajad7;a74 7d7 ,management and interest 7#a7 ,management ,on receipt and deposit of the funds into the accounts in the ,trust ,fund pursuant to subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall manage1 invest1 and distribute all amounts in the ,trust ,fund in accordance with the investment authority of the ,secretary under-- 7,a7 the first section of the ,act of ,june #bd1 #aich 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #afb;a72 7,b7 the ,american ,indian ,trust ,fund ,management ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq472 and 7,c7 this section4 7#b7 ,investment earnings ,in addition to the amounts deposited under subsection 7c71 any investment earnings1 including interest1 credited to amounts held in the ,trust ,fund shall be available for use in accordance with subsections 7e7 and 7g74 7e7 ,availability of amounts 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts appropriated to1 and deposited in1 the ,trust ,fund1 including any investment earnings1 including interest1 earned on those amounts shall be made available-- 7,a7 to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community by the ,secretary beginning on the enforceability date2 and 7,b7 subject to the uses and restrictions in this section4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 amounts deposited in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account established under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be available to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community on the date on which the amounts are deposited for uses described in subparagraph 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7g77#a72 7,b7 amounts deposited in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,resources and ,water ,rights ,administration1 ,operation1 and ,maintenance ,account established under subsection 7b77#b7 shall be made available to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community on the date on which the amounts are deposited and the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community has satisfied the requirements of section #aajaa7;f77#a71 for the uses described in subsection 7g77#b77;,a72 and 7,c7 amounts deposited in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,clean and ,safe ,domestic ,water and ,sewer ,systems1 and ,lake ,elwell ,project ,account established under subsection 7b77#c7 shall be available to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community on the date on which the amounts are deposited for the uses described in subsection 7g77#c77;,a74 7f7 ,withdrawals 7#a7 ,american ,indian ,trust ,fund ,management ,reform ,act of #aiid 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community may withdraw any portion of the funds in the ,trust ,fund on approval by the ,secretary of a ,tribal management plan submitted by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community in accordance with the ,american ,indian ,trust ,fund ,management ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq474 7,b7 ,requirements ,in addition to the requirements under the ,american ,indian ,trust ,fund ,management ,reform ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #djja et seq471 the ,tribal management plan under this paragraph shall require that the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community spend all amounts withdrawn from the ,trust ,fund1 and any investment earnings accrued through the investments under the ,tribal management plan1 in accordance with this division4 7,c7 ,enforcement ,the ,secretary may carry out such judicial and administrative actions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary-- 7i7 to enforce the ,tribal management plan2 and 7ii7 to ensure that amounts withdrawn from the ,trust ,fund by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community under this paragraph are used in accordance with this division4 7#b7 ,withdrawals under expenditure plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community may submit to the ,secretary a request to withdraw funds from the ,trust ,fund pursuant to an approved expenditure plan4 7,b7 ,requirements ,to be eligible to withdraw funds under an expenditure plan under this paragraph1 the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall submit to the ,secretary for approval an expenditure plan for any portion of the ,trust ,fund that the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community elects to withdraw pursuant to this paragraph1 subject to the condition that the funds shall be used for the purposes described in this division4 7,c7 ,inclusions ,an expenditure plan under this paragraph shall include a description of the manner and purpose for which the amounts proposed to be withdrawn from the ,trust ,fund will be used by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community in accordance with subsections 7e7 and 7g74 7,d7 ,approval ,on receipt of an expenditure plan under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall approve the expenditure plan if the ,secretary determines that the expenditure plan-- 7i7 is reasonable2 and 7ii7 is consistent with1 and will be used for1 the purposes of this division4 7,e7 ,enforcement ,the ,secretary may carry out such judicial and administrative actions as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to enforce an expenditure plan under this paragraph to ensure that amounts disbursed under this paragraph are used in accordance with this division4 7g7 ,uses ,amounts from the ,trust ,fund shall be used by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account ,amounts in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account established under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be used to pay the cost of activities relating to-- 7,a7 planning1 studies1 and design of the ,southern ,tributary ,irrigation ,project and the ,peoples ,creek ,irrigation ,project1 including the ,upper ,peoples ,creek ,dam and ,reservoir1 as generally described in the document of ,natural ,resources ,consulting ,engineers1 ,inc41 entitled ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,comprehensive ,water ,development ,plan and dated ,february #bjai2 7,b7 environmental compliance2 7,c7 construction of the ,southern ,tributary ,irrigation ,project and the ,peoples ,creek ,irrigation ,project1 including the ,upper ,peoples ,creek ,dam and ,reservoir2 7,d7 wetlands restoration and development2 7,e7 stock watering infrastructure2 and 7,f7 on farm development support and reacquisition of fee lands within the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project and ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community irrigation projects within the ,reservation4 7#b7 ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,resources and ,water ,rights ,administration1 ,operation1 and ,maintenance ,account ,amounts in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,resources and ,water ,rights ,administration1 ,operation1 and ,maintenance ,account established under subsection 7b77#b71 the principal and investment earnings1 including interest1 may only be used by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community to pay the costs of activities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as follows3 7,a7 #i1jjj1jjj shall be used for the establishment1 operation1 and capital expenditures in connection with the administration of the ,tribal water resources and water rights development1 including the development or enactment of a ,tribal water code4 7,b7 ,only investment earnings1 including interest1 on #bi1bii1jei shall be used and be available to pay the costs of activities for administration1 operations1 and regulation of the ,tribal water resources and water rights department1 in accordance with the ,compact and this division4 7,c7 ,only investment earnings1 including interest1 on #bh1cca1fic shall be used and be available to pay the costs of activities relating to a portion of the annual assessment costs for the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and ,tribal members1 including allottees1 under the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project and ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community irrigation projects within the ,reservation4 7#c7 ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,clean and ,safe ,domestic ,water and ,sewer ,systems1 and ,lake ,elwell ,project ,account ,amounts in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,clean and ,safe ,domestic ,water and ,sewer ,systems1 and ,lake ,elwell ,project ,account established under subsection 7b77#c71 the principal and investment earnings1 including interest1 may only be used by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community to pay the costs of activities relating to-- 7,a7 planning1 studies1 design1 and environmental compliance of domestic water supply1 and sewer collection and treatment systems1 as generally described in the document of ,natural ,resources ,consulting ,engineers1 ,inc41 entitled ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,comprehensive ,water ,development ,plan and dated ,february #bjai1 including the ,lake ,elwell ,project water delivery to the southern part of the ,reservation2 7,b7 construction of domestic water supply1 sewer collection1 and treatment systems2 7,c7 construction1 in accordance with applicable law1 of infrastructure for delivery of ,lake ,elwell water diverted from the ,missouri ,river to the southern part of the ,reservation2 and 7,d7 planning1 studies1 design1 environmental compliance1 and construction of a ,tribal wellness center for a work force health and wellbeing project4 7h7 ,liability ,the ,secretary shall not be liable for any expenditure or investment of amounts withdrawn from the ,trust ,fund by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community pursuant to subsection 7f74 7i7 ,project efficiencies ,if the total cost of the activities described in subsection 7g7 results in cost savings and is less than the amounts authorized to be obligated under any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of that subsection required to carry out those activities1 the ,secretary1 at the request of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 shall deposit those savings in the ,trust ,fund to be used in accordance with that subsection4 7j7 ,annual report ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community shall submit to the ,secretary an annual expenditure report describing accomplishments and amounts spent from use of withdrawals under a ,tribal management plan or an expenditure plan described in this section4 7k7 ,no per capita payments ,no principal or interest amount in any account established by this section shall be distributed to any member of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community on a per capita basis4 7l7 ,effect ,nothing in this division entitles the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community to judicial review of a determination of the ,secretary regarding whether to approve a ,tribal management plan under subsection 7f77#a7 or an expenditure plan under subsection 7f77#b71 except as provided under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e1 and chapter #g1 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,administrative ,procedure ,act74 #aajac4 ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,settlement ,implementation ,fund 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a non-trust1 interest-bearing account to be known as the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,settlement ,implementation ,fund1 to be managed and distributed by the ,secretary1 for use by the ,secretary for carrying out this division4 7b7 ,accounts ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,implementation ,fund the following accounts3 7#a7 ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system ,account4 7#b7 ,the ,milk ,river ,project ,mitigation ,account4 7c7 ,deposits ,the ,secretary shall deposit-- 7#a7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system ,account established under subsection 7b77#a71 the amount made available pursuant to paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b77;,a77iv7 of section #aajad7;a72 and 7#b7 in the ,milk ,river ,project ,mitigation ,account established under subsection 7b77#b71 the amount made available pursuant to section #aajad7;a77#a77;,d74 7d7 ,uses 7#a7 ,fort belknap indian irrigation project system account ,the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,rehabilitation ,account established under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be used to carry out section #aajji1 except as provided in subsection 7h7 of that section4 7#b7 ,milk river project mitigation account ,the ,milk ,river ,project ,mitigation ,account established under subsection 7b77#b7 may only be used to carry out section #aajjh4 7e7 ,management 7#a7 ,in general ,amounts in the ,implementation ,fund shall not be available to the ,secretary for expenditure until the enforceability date4 7#b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 amounts deposited in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system ,account established under subsection 7b77#a7 shall be available to the ,secretary on the date on which the amounts are deposited for uses described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #aajji7;a74 7f7 ,interest ,in addition to the deposits under subsection 7c71 any interest credited to amounts unexpended in the ,implementation ,fund are authorized to be appropriated to be used in accordance with the uses described in subsection 7d74 #aajad4 ,funding 7a7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,subject to subsection 7b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 for deposit in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account of the ,trust ,fund established under section #aajab7;b77#a71 #hi1fdc1ajj1 to be retained until expended1 withdrawn1 or reverted to the general fund of the ,treasury2 7,b7 for deposit in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,clean and ,safe ,domestic ,water and ,sewer ,systems1 and ,lake ,elwell ,project ,account of the ,trust ,fund established under section #aajab7;b77#c71 #cca1hhe1bbj1 to be retained until expended1 withdrawn1 or reverted to the general fund of the ,treasury2 7,c7 for deposit in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system ,account of the ,implementation ,fund established under section #aajac7;b77#a71 such sums as are necessary1 but not more than #ahg1abd1dfi1 for the ,secretary to carry out section #aajji1 to be retained until expended1 withdrawn1 or reverted to the general fund of the ,treasury2 and 7,d7 for deposit in the ,milk ,river ,project ,mitigation ,account of the ,implementation ,fund established under section #aajac7;b77#b71 such sums as are necessary1 but not more than #cjj1jjj1jjj1 for the ,secretary to carry out obligations of the ,secretary under section #aajjh1 to be retained until expended1 withdrawn1 or reverted to the general fund of the ,treasury4 7#b7 ,mandatory appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall deposit-- 7i7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account of the ,trust ,fund established under section #aajab7;b77#a71 #bi1hha1jcd1 to be retained until expended1 withdrawn1 or reverted to the general fund of the ,treasury2 7ii7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,water ,resources and ,water ,rights ,administration1 ,operation1 and ,maintenance ,account of the ,trust ,fund established under section #aajab7;b77#b71 #ff1fcj1geb2 7iii7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,clean and ,safe ,domestic ,water and ,sewer ,systems1 and ,lake ,elwell ,project ,account of the ,trust ,fund established under section #aajab7;b77#c71 #aaj1fbh1djg2 and 7iv7 in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project ,system ,account of the ,implementation ,fund established under section #aajac7;b77#a71 #bbh1gjg1fhd4 7,b7 ,availability ,amounts deposited in the accounts under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be available without further appropriation4 7#c7 ,state cost share ,the ,state shall contribute #e1jjj1jjj1 plus any earned interest1 payable to the ,secretary for deposit in the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community ,tribal ,irrigation and ,other ,water ,resources ,development ,account of the ,trust ,fund established under section #aajab7;b77#a7 on approval of a final decree by the ,montana ,water ,court for the purpose of activities relating to the ,upper ,peoples ,creek ,dam and ,reservoir under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of section #aajab7;g77#a74 7b7 ,fluctuation in costs 7#a7 ,in general ,the amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 and this subsection shall be-- 7,a7 increased or decreased1 as appropriate1 by such amounts as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in costs occurring after the date of enactment of this ,act as indicated by the ,bureau of ,reclamation ,construction ,cost ,index--,composite ,trend2 and 7,b7 adjusted to address construction cost changes necessary to account for unforeseen market volatility that may not otherwise be captured by engineering cost indices as determined by the ,secretary1 including repricing applicable to the types of construction and current industry standards involved4 7#b7 ,repetition ,the adjustment process under paragraph 7#a7 shall be repeated for each subsequent amount appropriated until the amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as adjusted1 has been appropriated4 7#c7 ,period of indexing 7,a7 ,trust fund ,with respect to the ,trust ,fund1 the period of indexing adjustment under paragraph 7#a7 for any increment of funding shall end on the date on which the funds are deposited into the ,trust ,fund4 7,b7 ,implementation fund ,with respect to the ,implementation ,fund1 the period of adjustment under paragraph 7#a7 for any increment of funding shall be annually4 #aajae4 ,miscellaneous provisions 7a7 ,waiver of sovereign immunity by the united states ,except as provided in subsections 7a7 through 7c7 of section #bjh of the ,department of ,justice ,appropriation ,act1 #aiec 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #fff71 nothing in this division waives the sovereign immunity of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,other tribes not adversely affected ,nothing in this division quantifies or diminishes any land or water right1 or any claim or entitlement to land or water1 of an ,indian ,tribe1 band1 or community other than the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community4 7c7 ,elimination of debts or liens against allotments of the fort belknap indian community members within the fort belknap indian irrigation project ,on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall cancel and eliminate all debts or liens against the allotments of land held by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community and the members of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community due to construction assessments and annual operation and maintenance charges relating to the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,irrigation ,project4 7d7 ,effect on current law ,nothing in this division affects any provision of law 7including regulations7 in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to pre-enforcement review of any ,federal environmental enforcement action4 7e7 ,effect on reclamation laws ,the activities carried out by the ,commissioner under this division shall not establish a precedent or impact the authority provided under any other provision of the reclamation laws1 including-- 7#a7 the ,reclamation ,rural ,water ,supply ,act of #bjjf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq472 and 7#b7 the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-aa2 #abc ,stat4 #iia74 7f7 ,additional funding ,nothing in this division prohibits the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community from seeking-- 7#a7 additional funds for ,tribal programs or purposes2 or 7#b7 funding from the ,united ,states or the ,state based on the status of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community as an ,indian ,tribe4 7g7 ,rights under state law ,except as provided in section #a of ,article ,,iii of the ,compact 7relating to the closing of certain water basins in the ,state to new appropriations in accordance with the laws of the ,state71 nothing in this division or the ,compact precludes the acquisition or exercise of a right arising under ,state law 7as defined in section #f of ,article ,,ii of the ,compact7 to the use of water by the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 or a member or allottee of the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community1 outside the ,reservation by-- 7#a7 purchase of the right2 or 7#b7 submitting to the ,state an application in accordance with ,state law4 7h7 ,water storage and importation ,nothing in this division or the ,compact prevents the ,fort ,belknap ,indian ,community from participating in any project to import water to1 or to add storage in1 the ,milk ,river ,basin4 #aajaf4 ,antideficiency ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any failure to carry out any obligation or activity authorized by this division1 including any obligation or activity under the ,compact1 if-- 7#a7 adequate appropriations are not provided by ,congress expressly to carry out the purposes of this division2 or 7#b7 there are not enough funds available in the ,reclamation ,water ,settlements ,fund established by section #ajeja7;a7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #djg7;a77 to carry out the purposes of this division4 ,l ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs ,,lxix ,federal data and information security ,a ,federal ,data ,center ,enhancement ,act of #bjbc #aajja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,federal ,data ,center ,enhancement ,act of #bjbc4 #aajjb4 ,federal ,data ,center ,consolidation ,initiative ,amendments 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the statutory authorization for the ,federal ,data ,center ,optimization ,initiative under section #hcd of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note2 ,public ,law #aac-bia7 expired at the end of fiscal year #bjbb4 7#b7 ,the expiration of the authorization described in paragraph 7#a7 presents ,congress with an opportunity to review the objectives of the ,federal ,data ,center ,optimization ,initiative to ensure that the initiative is meeting the current needs of the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,the initial focus of the ,federal ,data ,center ,optimization ,initiative1 which was to consolidate data centers and create new efficiencies1 has resulted in1 since #bjaj-- 7,a7 the consolidation of more than #f1jjj ,federal data centers2 and 7,b7 cost savings and avoidance of #e1hjj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,the need of the ,federal ,government for access to data and data processing systems has evolved since the date of enactment in #bjad of subtitle ,d of title ,,viii of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae4 7#e7 ,federal agencies and employees involved in mission critical functions increasingly need reliable access to secure1 reliable1 and protected facilities to house mission critical data and data operations to meet the immediate needs of the people of the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,as of the date of enactment of this subtitle1 there is a growing need for ,federal agencies to use data centers and cloud applications that meet high standards for cybersecurity1 resiliency1 and availability4 7b7 ,minimum requirements for new data centers ,section #hcd of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note2 ,public ,law #aac-bia7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,new data center ,the term new data center means-- 7,a7 7i7 a data center or a portion thereof that is owned1 operated1 or maintained by a covered agency2 or 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 a data center or portion thereof-- 7,i7 that is owned1 operated1 or maintained by a contractor on behalf of a covered agency on the date on which the contract between the covered agency and the contractor expires2 and 7,,ii7 with respect to which the covered agency extends the contract1 or enters into a new contract1 with the contractor2 and 7,b7 on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,federal ,data ,center ,enhancement ,act of #bjbc1 a data center or portion thereof that is-- 7i7 established2 or 7ii7 substantially upgraded or expanded4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,minimum requirements for new data centers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,federal ,data ,center ,enhancement ,act of #bjbc1 the ,administrator shall establish minimum requirements for new data centers in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services and the ,federal ,chief ,information ,officers ,council4 7#b7 ,contents 7,a7 ,in general ,the minimum requirements established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include requirements relating to-- 7i7 the availability of new data centers2 7ii7 the use of new data centers2 7iii7 uptime percentage2 7iv7 protections against power failures1 including on-site energy generation and access to multiple transmission paths2 7v7 protections against physical intrusions and natural disasters2 7vi7 information security protections required by subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable law and policy2 and 7vii7 any other requirements the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in establishing the requirements described in subparagraph 7,a77vi71 the ,administrator shall consult with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency and the ,national ,cyber ,director4 7#c7 ,incorporation of minimum requirements into current data centers ,as soon as practicable1 and in any case not later than #ij days after the ,administrator establishes the minimum requirements pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator shall issue guidance to ensure1 as appropriate1 that covered agencies incorporate the minimum requirements established under that paragraph into the operations of any data center of a covered agency existing as of the date of enactment of the ,federal ,data ,center ,enhancement ,act of #bjbc4 7#d7 ,review of requirements ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,administrator of ,general ,services and the ,federal ,chief ,information ,officers ,council1 shall review1 update1 and modify the minimum requirements established under paragraph 7#a71 as necessary4 7#e7 ,report on new data centers ,during the development and planning lifecycle of a new data center1 if the head of a covered agency determines that the covered agency is likely to make a management or financial decision relating to any data center1 the head of the covered agency shall-- 7,a7 notify-- 7i7 the ,administrator2 7ii7 ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 describe in the notification with sufficient detail how the covered agency intends to comply with the minimum requirements established under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,use of technology ,in determining whether to establish or continue to operate an existing data center1 the head of a covered agency shall-- 7,a7 regularly assess the application portfolio of the covered agency and ensure that each at-risk legacy application is updated1 replaced1 or modernized1 as appropriate1 to take advantage of modern technologies2 and 7,b7 prioritize and1 to the greatest extent possible1 leverage commercial cloud environments rather than acquiring1 overseeing1 or managing custom data center infrastructure4 7#g7 ,public website 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall maintain a public-facing website that includes information1 data1 and explanatory statements relating to the compliance of covered agencies with the requirements of this section4 7,b7 ,processes and procedures ,in maintaining the website described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall-- 7i7 ensure covered agencies regularly1 and not less frequently than biannually1 update the information1 data1 and explanatory statements posed on the website1 pursuant to guidance issued by the ,administrator1 relating to any new data centers and1 as appropriate1 each existing data center of the covered agency2 and 7ii7 ensure that all information1 data1 and explanatory statements on the website are maintained as open ,government data assets4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of a covered agency shall oversee and manage the data center portfolio and the information technology strategy of the covered agency in accordance with ,federal cybersecurity guidelines and directives1 including-- 7,a7 information security standards and guidelines promulgated by the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology2 7,b7 applicable requirements and guidance issued by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget pursuant to section #cfad of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 directives issued by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security under section #ceec of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7c7 ,extension of sunset ,section #hcd7;e7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note2 ,public ,law #aac-bia7 is amended by striking #bjbb and inserting #bjbf4 7d7 ,,gao review ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subtitle1 and annually thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall review1 verify1 and audit the compliance of covered agencies with the minimum requirements established pursuant to section #hcd7;b77#a7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note2 ,public ,law #aac-bia7 for new data centers and subsection 7b77#c7 of that section for existing data centers1 as appropriate4 ,,lxx ,stemming the ,flow of ,illicit ,narcotics ,a ,enhancing ,,dhs ,drug ,seizures ,act #aaaja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,enhancing ,,dhs ,drug ,seizures ,act4 #aaajb4 ,coordination and information sharing 7a7 ,public-private partnerships 7#a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall develop a strategy to strengthen existing and establish new public-private partnerships with shipping1 chemical1 and pharmaceutical industries to assist with early detection and interdiction of illicit drugs and precursor chemicals4 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain goals and objectives for employees of the ,department of ,homeland ,security to ensure the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures gained from the public-private partnerships described in paragraph 7#a7 are included in policies1 best practices1 and training for the ,department4 7#c7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after developing the strategy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall develop an implementation plan for the strategy1 which shall outline departmental lead and support roles1 responsibilities1 programs1 and timelines for accomplishing the goals and objectives of the strategy4 7#d7 ,briefing ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall provide annual briefings to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the progress made in addressing the implementation plan developed pursuant to paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,assessment of drug task forces 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct an assessment of the counterdrug task forces in which the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 including components of the ,department1 participates in or leads1 which shall include-- 7,a7 areas of potential overlap2 7,b7 opportunities for sharing information and best practices2 7,c7 how the ,department's processes for ensuring accountability and transparency in its vetting and oversight of partner agency task force members align with best practices2 and 7,d7 corrective action plans for any capability limitations and deficient or negative findings identified in the report for any such task forces led by the ,department4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in conducting the assessment required under paragraph 7#a71 with respect to counterdrug task forces that include foreign partners1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,state4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that contains a summary of the results of the assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,foreign partners ,if the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 includes information about counterdrug forces that include foreign partners1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit the report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,corrective action plan ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7,a7 implement the corrective action plans described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 immediately after the submission of the report pursuant to paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 provide annual briefings to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the progress made in implementing the corrective action plans4 7c7 ,combination of briefings ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may combine the briefings required under subsections 7a77#d7 and 7b77#c77;,b7 and provide such combined briefings through fiscal year #bjbf4 #aaajc4 ,danger pay for ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel deployed abroad 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,h of title ,,viii of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #hha the following3 #hha;,a4 ,danger pay allowance 7a7 ,authorization ,an employee of the ,department1 while stationed in a foreign area1 may be granted a danger pay allowance1 not to exceed #ce percent of the basic pay of such employee1 for any period during which such foreign area experiences a civil insurrection1 a civil war1 ongoing terrorist acts1 or wartime conditions that threaten physical harm or imminent danger to the health or well-being of such employee4 7b7 ,notice ,before granting or terminating a danger pay allowance to any employee pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall notify the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives of-- 7#a7 the intent to make such payments and the circumstances justifying such payments2 or 7#b7 the intent to terminate such payments and the circumstances justifying such termination4 4 #aaajd4 ,improving training to foreign-vetted law enforcement or national security units ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 or the designee of the ,secretary1 may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 provide training to foreign-vetted law enforcement or national security units and may waive reimbursement for salary expenses of such ,department of ,homeland ,security personnel1 in accordance with an agreement with the ,department of ,defense pursuant to section #aece of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aaaje4 ,enhancing the operations of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection in foreign countries ,section #daa7;f7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #baa7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,permissible activities 7,a7 ,in general ,employees of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and other customs officers designated in accordance with the authorities granted to officers and agents of ,air and ,marine ,operations may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 provide the support described in subparagraph 7,b7 to authorities of the government of a foreign country if an arrangement has been entered into between the ,government of the ,united ,states and the government of such country that permits such support by such employees and officers4 7,b7 ,support described ,the support described in this subparagraph is support for-- 7i7 the monitoring1 locating1 tracking1 and deterrence of-- 7,i7 illegal drugs to the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 the illicit smuggling of persons and goods into the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 terrorist threats to the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iv7 other threats to the security or economy of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 emergency humanitarian efforts2 and 7iii7 law enforcement capacity-building efforts4 7,c7 ,payment of claims 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iv71 the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 may expend funds that have been appropriated or otherwise made available for the operating expenses of the ,department to pay claims for money damages against the ,united ,states1 in accordance with the first paragraph of section #bfgb of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 which arise in a foreign country in connection with ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection operations in such country4 7ii7 ,submission deadline ,a claim may be allowed under clause 7i7 only if it is presented not later than #b years after it accrues4 7iii7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the expenditure authority under clause 7i7 expires pursuant to clause 7iv71 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that describes1 for each of the payments made pursuant to clause 7i7-- 7,i7 the foreign entity that received such payment2 7,,ii7 the amount paid to such foreign entity2 7,,iii7 the country in which such foreign entity resides or has its principal place of business2 and 7,,iv7 a detailed account of the circumstances justify such payment4 7iv7 ,sunset ,the expenditure authority under clause 7i7 shall expire on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of the ,enhancing ,,dhs ,drug ,seizures ,act4 4 #aaajf4 ,drug seizure data improvement 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct a study to identify any opportunities for improving drug seizure data collection4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include a survey of the entities that use drug seizure data2 and 7#b7 address-- 7,a7 any additional data fields or drug type categories that should be added to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection's ,,seacats1 ,u4,s4 ,border ,patrol's e#c portal1 and any other systems deemed appropriate by the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 in accordance with the first recommendation in the ,government ,accountability ,office's report ,,gao-#bb-ajdgbe1 entitled ,border ,security3 ,,cbp ,could ,improve ,how ,it ,categorizes ,drug ,seizure ,data and ,evaluates ,training2 7,b7 how all the ,department of ,homeland ,security components that collect drug seizure data can standardize their data collection efforts and deconflict drug seizure reporting2 7,c7 how the ,department of ,homeland ,security can better identify1 collect1 and analyze additional data on precursor chemicals1 synthetic drugs1 novel psychoactive substances1 and analogues that have been seized by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement2 and 7,d7 how the ,department of ,homeland ,security can improve its model of anticipated drug flow into the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,implementation of findings ,following the completion of the study required under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in accordance with the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy's #bjbb ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy1 shall modify ,department of ,homeland ,security drug seizure policies and training programs1 as appropriate1 consistent with the findings of such study2 and 7#b7 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 in consultation with the ,director of ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 shall make any necessary updates to relevant systems to include the results of confirmatory drug testing results4 #aaajg4 ,drug performance measures ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall develop and implement a plan to ensure that components of the ,department of ,homeland ,security develop and maintain outcome-based performance measures that adequately assess the success of drug interdiction efforts and how to utilize the existing drug-related metrics and performance measures to achieve the missions1 goals1 and targets of the ,department4 #aaajh4 ,penalties for hindering immigration1 border1 and customs controls 7a7 ,personnel and structures ,title ,,ii of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bgd;,d the following3 #bgd;,e4 ,destroying or evading border controls 7a7 ,in general ,it shall be unlawful to knowingly and without lawful authorization-- 7#a7 7,a7 destroy or significantly damage any fence1 barrier1 sensor1 camera1 or other physical or electronic device deployed by the ,federal ,government to control an international border of1 or a port of entry to1 the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 otherwise construct1 excavate1 or make any structure intended to defeat1 circumvent or evade such a fence1 barrier1 sensor camera1 or other physical or electronic device deployed by the ,federal ,government to control an international border of1 or a port of entry to1 the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 in carrying out an act described in paragraph 7#a71 have the intent to knowingly and willfully-- 7,a7 secure a financial gain2 7,b7 further the objectives of a criminal organization2 and 7,c7 violate-- 7i7 section #bgd7;a77#a77;,a77i72 7ii7 the customs and trade laws of the ,united ,states 7as defined in section #b7d7 of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abe772 7iii7 any other ,federal law relating to transporting controlled substances1 agriculture1 or monetary instruments into the ,united ,states2 or 7iv7 any ,federal law relating to border controls measures of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,penalty ,any person who violates subsection 7a7 shall be fined under title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 imprisoned for not more than #e years1 or both4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bgd;,d the following3 ,sec4 #bgd;,e4 ,destroying or evading border controls4 4 ,b ,non-,intrusive ,inspection ,expansion ,act #aaaaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,non-,intrusive ,inspection ,expansion ,act4 #aaaab4 ,use of non-intrusive inspection systems at land ports of entry 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbf ,using non-intrusive inspection systems acquired through previous appropriations ,acts1 beginning not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall use non-intrusive inspection systems at land ports of entry to scan1 cumulatively1 at ports of entry where systems are in place by the deadline1 not fewer than-- 7#a7 #dj percent of passenger vehicles entering the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 #ij percent of commercial vehicles entering the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,subsequent fiscal years ,beginning in fiscal year #bjbg1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall use non-intrusive inspection systems at land ports of entry to reach the next projected benchmark for incremental scanning of passenger and commercial vehicles entering the ,united ,states at such ports of entry4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,may #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall brief the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the progress made during the first half of fiscal year #bjbf in achieving the scanning benchmarks described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report ,if the scanning benchmarks described in subsection 7a7 are not met by the end of fiscal year #bjbf1 not later than #abj days after the end of that fiscal year1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7#a7 analyzes the causes for not meeting such requirements2 7#b7 identifies any resource gaps and challenges2 and 7#c7 details the steps that will be taken to ensure compliance with such requirements in the subsequent fiscal year4 #aaaac4 ,non-intrusive inspection systems for outbound inspections 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall submit a strategy to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives for increasing sustained outbound inspection operations at land ports of entry that includes-- 7#a7 the number of existing and planned outbound inspection lanes at each port of entry2 7#b7 infrastructure limitations that limit the ability of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to deploy non-intrusive inspection systems for outbound inspections2 7#c7 the number of additional non-intrusive inspection systems that are necessary to increase scanning capacity for outbound inspections2 and 7#d7 plans for funding and acquiring the systems described in paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,implementation ,beginning not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall use non-intrusive inspection systems at land ports of entry to scan not fewer than #aj percent of all vehicles exiting the ,united ,states through land ports of entry4 #aaaad4 ,,gao review and report 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the use by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection of non-intrusive inspection systems for border security4 7#b7 ,elements ,the review required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify-- 7i7 the number and types of non-intrusive inspection systems deployed by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 and 7ii7 the locations to which such systems have been deployed2 and 7,b7 examine the manner in which ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection-- 7i7 assesses the effectiveness of such systems2 and 7ii7 uses such systems in conjunction with other border security resources and assets1 such as border barriers and technology1 to detect and interdict drug smuggling and trafficking at the southwest border of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives containing the findings of the review conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 ,c ,securing ,america's ,ports of ,entry ,act of #bjbc #aaaba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,securing ,america's ,ports of ,entry ,act of #bjbc4 #aaabb4 ,additional ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection personnel 7a7 ,officers ,subject to appropriations1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall hire1 train1 and assign not fewer than #fjj new ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers above the current attrition level during every fiscal year until the total number of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers equals and sustains the requirements identified each year in the ,workload ,staffing ,model4 7b7 ,support staff ,the ,commissioner is authorized to hire1 train1 and assign support staff1 including technicians and ,enterprise ,services mission support1 to perform non-law enforcement administrative functions to support the new ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers hired pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,traffic forecasts ,in calculating the number of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers needed at each port of entry through the ,workload ,staffing ,model1 the ,commissioner shall-- 7#a7 rely on data collected regarding the inspections and other activities conducted at each such port of entry2 7#b7 consider volume from seasonal surges1 other projected changes in commercial and passenger volumes1 the most current commercial forecasts1 and other relevant information2 7#c7 consider historical volume and forecasts prior to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic and the impact on international travel2 and 7#d7 incorporate personnel requirements for increasing the rate of outbound inspection operations at land ports of entry4 7d7 ,,gao report ,if the ,commissioner does not hire the #fjj additional ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers authorized under subsection 7a7 during fiscal year #bjbd1 or during any subsequent fiscal year in which the hiring requirements set forth in the ,workload ,staffing ,model have not been achieved1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection hiring practices to determine the reasons that such requirements were not achieved and other issues related to hiring by ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 and 7#b7 submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the results of the review conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #aaabc4 ,ports of entry infrastructure enhancement report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives that identifies-- 7#a7 infrastructure improvements at ports of entry that would enhance the ability of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers to interdict opioids and other drugs that are being illegally transported into the ,united ,states1 including a description of circumstances at specific ports of entry that prevent the deployment of technology used at other ports of entry2 7#b7 detection equipment that would improve the ability of such officers to identify opioids1 including precursors and derivatives1 that are being illegally transported into the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 safety equipment that would protect such officers from accidental exposure to such drugs or other dangers associated with the inspection of potential drug traffickers4 #aaabd4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,temporary duty assignments 7#a7 ,quarterly report ,the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall submit a quarterly report to the appropriate congressional committees that includes1 for the reporting period-- 7,a7 the number of temporary duty assignments2 7,b7 the number of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officers required for each temporary duty assignment2 7,c7 the ports of entry from which such officers were reassigned2 7,d7 the ports of entry to which such officers were reassigned2 7,e7 the ports of entry at which reimbursable service agreements have been entered into that may be affected by temporary duty assignments2 7,f7 the duration of each temporary duty assignment2 7,g7 the cost of each temporary duty assignment2 and 7,h7 the extent to which the temporary duty assignments within the reporting period were in support of the other ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection activities or operations along the southern border of the ,united ,states1 including the specific costs associated with such temporary duty assignments4 7#b7 ,notice ,not later than #aj days before redeploying employees from #a port of entry to another1 absent emergency circumstances-- 7,a7 the ,commissioner shall notify the director of the port of entry from which employees will be reassigned of the intended redeployments2 and 7,b7 the port director shall notify impacted facilities 7including airports1 seaports1 and land ports7 of the intended redeployments4 7#c7 ,staff briefing ,the ,commissioner shall brief all affected ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection employees regarding plans to mitigate vulnerabilities created by any planned staffing reductions at ports of entry4 7b7 ,reports on ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection agreements ,section #ijg7;a7 of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ddea7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and an assessment and all that follows and inserting a period2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,a description of the factors that were considered before entering into the agreement1 including an assessment of how the agreement provides economic benefits and security benefits 7if applicable7 at the port of entry to which the agreement relates4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by inserting after the report the following3 1 including the locations of such services and the total hours of reimbursable services under the agreement1 if any4 7c7 ,annual workload staffing model report ,as part of the ,annual ,report on ,staffing required under section #daa7;g77#e77;,a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #baa7;g77#e77;,a771 the ,commissioner shall include-- 7#a7 information concerning the progress made toward meeting the ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection officer and support staff hiring targets set forth in section #b1 while accounting for attrition2 7#b7 an update to the information provided in the ,resource ,optimization at the ,ports of ,entry report1 which was submitted to ,congress on ,september #ab1 #bjag1 pursuant to the ,department of ,homeland ,security ,appropriations ,act1 #bjag 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aae-ca72 and 7#c7 a summary of the information included in the reports required under subsection 7a7 and section #ijg7;a7 of the ,trade ,facilitation and ,trade ,enforcement ,act of #bjae1 as amended by subsection 7b74 7d7 ,,cbp ,one mobile application ,during the #b-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall publish a monthly report on the use of the ,,cbp ,one mobile application1 including1 with respect to each reporting period-- 7#a7 the number of application registration attempts made through ,,cbp ,one pursuant to the ,circumvention of ,lawful ,pathways final rule 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #cacad 7,may #af1 #bjbc77 that resulted in a system error1 disaggregated by error type2 7#b7 the total number of noncitizens who successfully registered appointments through ,,cbp ,one pursuant to such rule2 7#c7 the total number of appointments made through ,,cbp ,one pursuant to such rule that went unused2 7#d7 the total number of individuals who have been granted parole with a ,notice to ,appear subsequent to appointments scheduled for such individuals through ,,cbp ,one pursuant to such rule2 and 7#e7 the total number of noncitizens who have been issued a ,notice to ,appear and have been transferred to ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement custody subsequent to appointments scheduled for such noncitizens through ,,cbp ,one pursuant to such rule4 7e7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives 7#e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#f7 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aaabe4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle-- 7#a7 #acf1bib1idh for fiscal year #bjbd2 and 7#b7 #aef1iah1eij for each of the fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbi4 ,d ,border ,patrol ,enhancement ,act #aaaca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,border ,patrol ,enhancement ,act4 #aaacb4 ,authorized staffing level for the ,united ,states ,border ,patrol 7a7 ,defined term ,in this subtitle1 the term validated personnel requirements determination model means a determination of the number of ,united ,states ,border ,patrol agents needed to meet the critical mission requirements of the ,united ,states ,border ,patrol to maintain an orderly process for migrants entering the ,united ,states1 that has been validated by a qualified research entity pursuant to subsection 7c74 7b7 ,united ,states ,border ,patrol personnel requirements determination model 7#a7 ,completion2 notice ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commissioner shall complete a personnel requirements determination model for ,united ,states ,border ,patrol that builds on the #e-year ,united ,states ,border ,patrol staffing and deployment plan referred to on page #cc of ,house of ,representatives ,report #aab-ia 7,may #bf1 #bjaa7 and submit a notice of completion to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 and 7,d7 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,certification ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the personnel requirements determination model described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,commissioner shall submit a copy of such model1 an explanation of its development1 and a strategy for obtaining independent verification of such model1 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 and 7,d7 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,independent study of personnel requirements determination model 7#a7 ,requirement for study ,not later than #ij days after the completion of the personnel requirements determination model pursuant to subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall select an entity that is technically1 managerially1 and financially independent from the ,department of ,homeland ,security to conduct an independent verification and validation of the model4 7#b7 ,reports 7,a7 ,to secretary ,not later than #a year after the completion of the personnel requirements determination model under subsection 7b77#a71 the entity performing the independent verification and validation of the model shall submit a report to the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security that includes-- 7i7 the results of the study conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations regarding the model that such entity considers to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,to congress ,not later than #cj days after receiving the report described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit such report1 along with any additional views or recommendations regarding the personnel requirements determination model1 to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,authority ,to hire additional personnel ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after receiving a report from a qualified research entity pursuant to subsection 7c77#b7 that validates the personnel requirements determination model and after implementing any recommendations to improve or update such model1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security may hire1 train1 and assign #fjj or more ,united ,states ,border ,patrol agents above the attrition level during every fiscal year until the number of active agents meets the level recommended by the validated personnel requirements determination model4 #aaacc4 ,establishment of higher rates of regularly scheduled overtime pay for ,united ,states ,border ,patrol agents classified at ,,gs-#ab ,section #eeej of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,special overtime pay for ,,gs-#ab border patrol agents 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraphs 7#a77;,f71 7#b77;,c71 and 7#c77;,c7 of subsection 7b71 a border patrol agent encumbering a position at grade ,,gs-#ab shall receive a special overtime payment under this subsection for hours of regularly scheduled work described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 or 7#c77;,a77ii7 of subsection 7b71 as applicable1 that are credited to the agent through actual performance of work1 crediting under rules for canine agents under subsection 7b77#a77;,f71 or substitution of overtime hours in the same work period under subsection 7f77#b77;,a71 except that no such payment may be made for periods of absence resulting in an hours obligation under paragraph 7#c7 or 7#d7 of subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,computation ,the special overtime payment authorized under paragraph 7#a7 shall be computed by multiplying the credited hours by #ej percent of the border patrol agent's hourly rate of basic pay1 rounded to the nearest cent4 7#c7 ,limitations ,the special overtime payment authorized under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 is not considered basic pay for retirement under section #hcca7c7 or #hdja7d7 or for any other purpose2 7,b7 is not payable during periods of paid leave or other paid time off2 and 7,c7 is not considered in computing an agent's lump-sum annual leave payment under sections #eeea and #eeeb4 4 #aaacd4 ,,gao assessment of recruiting efforts1 hiring requirements1 and retention of law enforcement personnel ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection's-- 7,a7 efforts to recruit law enforcement personnel2 7,b7 hiring process and job requirements relating to such recruitment2 and 7,c7 retention of law enforcement personnel1 including the impact of employee compensation on such retention efforts2 and 7#b7 not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit a report containing the results of such assessment to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 #aaace4 ,continuing training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commissioner shall require all ,united ,states ,border ,patrol agents and other employees or contracted employees designated by the ,commissioner1 to participate in annual continuing training to maintain and update their understanding of-- 7#a7 ,department of ,homeland ,security policies1 procedures1 and guidelines2 7#b7 the fundamentals of law1 ethics1 and professional conduct2 7#c7 applicable ,federal law and regulations2 7#d7 precedential legal rulings1 including ,federal ,circuit ,court and ,united ,states ,supreme ,court opinions relating to the duty of care and treatment of persons in the custody of the ,united ,states ,border ,patrol that the ,commissioner determines are relevant to active duty agents2 7#e7 applicable migration trends that the ,commissioner determines are relevant2 7#f7 best practices for coordinating with community stakeholders2 and 7#g7 any other information that the ,commissioner determines to be relevant to active duty agents4 7b7 ,training subjects ,continuing training under this subsection shall include training regarding-- 7#a7 non-lethal use of force policies available to ,united ,states ,border ,patrol agents and de-escalation strategies and methods2 7#b7 identifying1 screening1 and responding to vulnerable populations1 such as children1 persons with diminished mental capacity1 victims of human trafficking1 pregnant mothers1 victims of gender-based violence1 victims of torture or abuse1 and the acutely ill2 7#c7 trends in transnational criminal organization activities that impact border security and migration2 7#d7 policies1 strategies1 and programs-- 7,a7 to protect due process1 the civil1 human1 and privacy rights of individuals1 and the private property rights of land owners2 7,b7 to reduce the number of migrant and agent deaths2 and 7,c7 to improve the safety of agents on patrol2 7#e7 personal resilience2 7#f7 anti-corruption and officer ethics training2 7#g7 current migration trends1 including updated cultural and societal issues of nations that are a significant source of migrants who are-- 7,a7 arriving at a ,united ,states port of entry to seek humanitarian protection2 or 7,b7 encountered at a ,united ,states international boundary while attempting to enter without inspection2 7#h7 the impact of border security operations on natural resources and the environment1 including strategies to limit the impact of border security operations on natural resources and the environment2 7#i7 relevant cultural1 societal1 racial1 and religious training1 including cross-cultural communication skills2 7#aj7 training authorized under the ,prison ,rape ,elimination ,act of #bjjc 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aefja et seq472 7#aa7 risk management and safety training that includes agency protocols for ensuring public safety1 personal safety1 and the safety of persons in the custody of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7#ab7 non-lethal1 self-defense training2 and 7#ac7 any other training that meets the requirements to maintain and update the subjects identified in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,course requirements ,courses offered under this section-- 7#a7 shall be administered by the ,united ,states ,border ,patrol1 in consultation with the ,federal ,law ,enforcement ,training ,center2 and 7#b7 shall be approved in advance by the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection to ensure that such courses satisfy the requirements for training under this section4 7d7 ,assessment ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that assesses the training and education provided pursuant to this section1 including continuing education4 7e7 ,frequency requirements ,training offered as part of continuing education under this section shall include-- 7#a7 annual courses focusing on the curriculum described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 biannual courses focusing on curriculum described in paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#ab7 of subsection 7b74 #aaacf4 ,reporting requirements 7a7 ,recruitment and retention report ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study of the recruitment and retention of female agents in the ,united ,states ,border ,patrol that examines-- 7,a7 the recruitment1 application processes1 training1 promotion1 and other aspects of employment for women in the ,united ,states ,border ,patrol2 7,b7 the training1 complaints system1 and redress for sexual harassment and assault2 and 7,c7 additional issues related to recruitment and retention of female ,border ,patrol agents2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit a report containing the results of such study and recommendations for addressing any identified deficiencies or opportunities for improvement to-- 7,a7 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,implementation report ,not later than #ij days after receiving the recruitment and retention report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commissioner shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that describes the status of the ,commissioner's efforts to implement any recommendations included in recruitment and retention report4 ,e ,,end ,,fentanyl ,act #aaada4 ,short titles ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,eradicating ,narcotic ,drugs and ,formulating ,effective ,new ,tools to ,address ,national ,yearly ,losses of ,life ,act or the ,,end ,,fentanyl ,act4 #aaadb4 ,ensuring timely updates to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection field manuals 7a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than triennially1 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall review and update1 as necessary1 the current policies and manuals of the ,office of ,field ,operations related to inspections at ports of entry to ensure the uniform implementation of inspection practices that will effectively respond to technological and methodological changes designed to disguise illegal activity1 such as the smuggling of drugs and humans1 along the border4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,shortly after each update required under subsection 7a71 the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives that summarizes the policy and manual changes implemented by such update4 ,,lxxi ,improving ,lobbying ,disclosure ,requirements ,a ,lobbying ,disclosure ,improvement ,act #aabja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,improvement ,act4 #aabjb4 ,registrant disclosure regarding foreign agent registration exemption ,section #d7;b7 of the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 a statement as to whether the registrant is exempt under section #c7;h7 of the ,foreign ,agents ,registration ,act of #aich1 as amended 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fac7;h774 4 ,b ,disclosing ,foreign ,influence in ,lobbying ,act #aabaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,disclosing ,foreign ,influence in ,lobbying ,act4 #aabab4 ,clarification of contents of registration ,section #d7;b7 of the ,lobbying ,disclosure ,act of #aiie 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #afjc7;b771 as amended by section #aabjb of this title1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 as added by section #aabjb of this title1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 notwithstanding paragraph 7#d71 the name and address of each government of a foreign country 7including any agency or subdivision of a government of a foreign country1 such as a regional or municipal unit of government7 and foreign political party1 other than the client1 that participates in the direction1 planning1 supervision1 or control of any lobbying activities of the registrant4 4 ,,lxxii ,protecting ,our ,domestic ,workforce and ,supply ,chain ,a ,government-wide study relating to high-security leased space #aacja4 ,government-wide study 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7#b7 ,beneficial owner 7,a7 ,in general ,the term beneficial owner1 with respect to a covered entity1 means each natural person who1 directly or indirectly1 through any contract1 arrangement1 understanding1 relationship1 or otherwise-- 7i7 exercises substantial control over the covered entity2 or 7ii7 owns or controls not less than #be percent of the ownership interests of1 or receives substantial economic benefits from the assets of1 the covered entity4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term beneficial owner1 with respect to a covered entity1 does not include-- 7i7 a minor2 7ii7 a person acting as a nominee1 intermediary1 custodian1 or agent on behalf of another person2 7iii7 a person acting solely as an employee of the covered entity and whose control over or economic benefits from the covered entity derives solely from the employment status of the person2 7iv7 a person whose only interest in the covered entity is through a right of inheritance1 unless the person also meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,a72 or 7v7 a creditor of the covered entity1 unless the creditor also meets the requirements of subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,anti-abuse rule ,the exclusions under subparagraph 7,b7 shall not apply if1 in the determination of the ,administrator1 an exclusion is used for the purpose of evading1 circumventing1 or abusing the requirements of this ,act4 7#c7 ,control ,the term control1 with respect to a covered entity1 means-- 7,a7 having the authority or ability to determine how the covered entity is utilized2 or 7,b7 having some decisionmaking power for the use of the covered entity4 7#d7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means-- 7,a7 a person1 corporation1 company1 business association1 partnership1 society1 trust1 or any other nongovernmental entity1 organization1 or group2 or 7,b7 any governmental entity or instrumentality of a government4 7#e7 ,executive agency ,the term ,executive agency has the meaning given the term in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,federal agency ,the term ,federal agency means-- 7,a7 an ,executive agency2 and 7,b7 any establishment in the legislative or judicial branch of the ,federal ,government4 7#g7 ,federal lessee 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,federal lessee means-- 7i7 the ,administrator2 7ii7 the ,architect of the ,capitol2 and 7iii7 the head of any other ,federal agency that has independent statutory leasing authority4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,federal lessee does not include-- 7i7 the head of an element of the intelligence community2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#h7 ,federal tenant 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,federal tenant means a ,federal agency that is occupying or will occupy a high-security leased space for which a lease agreement has been secured on behalf of the ,federal agency4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term ,federal tenant does not include an element of the intelligence community4 7#i7 ,foreign entity ,the term foreign entity means-- 7,a7 a corporation1 company1 business association1 partnership1 society1 trust1 or any other nongovernmental entity1 organization1 or group that is headquartered in or organized under the laws of-- 7i7 a country that is not the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 a ,state1 unit of local government1 or ,indian ,tribe that is not located within or a territory of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 a government or governmental instrumentality that is not-- 7i7 the ,united ,states ,government2 or 7ii7 a ,state1 unit of local government1 or ,indian ,tribe that is located within or a territory of the ,united ,states4 7#aj7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means an individual who is not a ,united ,states person4 7#aa7 ,high-security leased adjacent space ,the term high-security leased adjacent space means a building or office space that shares a boundary with or surrounds a high-security leased space4 7#ab7 ,high-security leased space ,the term high-security leased space means a space leased by a ,federal lessee that-- 7,a7 will be occupied by ,federal employees for nonmilitary activities2 and 7,b7 has a facility security level of ,,iii1 ,,iv1 or ,v1 as determined by the ,federal tenant in consultation with the ,interagency ,security ,committee1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,administrator4 7#ac7 ,highest-level owner ,the term highest-level owner means an entity that owns or controls-- 7,a7 an immediate owner of the offeror of a lease for a high-security leased adjacent space2 or 7,b7 #a or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror of a lease described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#ad7 ,immediate owner ,the term immediate owner means an entity1 other than the offeror of a lease for a high-security leased adjacent space1 that has direct control of that offeror1 including-- 7,a7 ownership or interlocking management2 7,b7 identity of interests among family members2 7,c7 shared facilities and equipment2 and 7,d7 the common use of employees4 7#ae7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#af7 ,substantial economic benefits ,the term substantial economic benefits1 with respect to a natural person described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 means having an entitlement to the funds or assets of a covered entity that1 as a practical matter1 enables the person1 directly or indirectly1 to control1 manage1 or direct the covered entity4 7#ag7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means an individual who-- 7,a7 is a citizen of the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,government-wide study 7#a7 ,coordination study ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,federal ,protective ,service1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and any other relevant entities1 as determined by the ,administrator1 shall carry out a ,government-wide study examining options to assist agencies 7as defined in section #eea of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 to produce a security assessment process for high-security leased adjacent space before entering into a lease or novation agreement with a covered entity for the purposes of accommodating a ,federal tenant located in a high-security leased space4 7#b7 ,contents ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall evaluate how to produce a security assessment process that includes a process for assessing the threat level of each occupancy of a high-security leased adjacent space1 including through-- 7i7 site-visits2 7ii7 interviews2 and 7iii7 any other relevant activities determined necessary by the ,director of the ,federal ,protective ,service2 and 7,b7 may include a process for collecting and using information on each immediate owner1 highest-level owner1 or beneficial owner of a covered entity that seeks to enter into a lease with a ,federal lessee for a high-security leased adjacent space1 including-- 7i7 name2 7ii7 current residential or business street address2 and 7iii7 an identifying number or document that verifies identity as a ,united ,states person1 a foreign person1 or a foreign entity4 7#c7 ,working group 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,director of ,federal ,protective ,service1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and any other relevant entities1 as determined by the ,administrator1 shall establish a working group to assist in the carrying out of the study required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,no compensation ,a member of the working group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall receive no compensation as a result of serving on the working group4 7,c7 ,sunset ,the working group established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate on the date on which the report required under paragraph 7#f7 is submitted4 7#d7 ,protection of information ,the ,administrator shall ensure that any information collected pursuant to the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be made available to the public4 7#e7 ,limitation ,nothing in this subsection requires an entity located in the ,united ,states to provide information requested pursuant to the study required under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,director of ,federal ,protective ,service1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and any other relevant entities1 as determined by the ,administrator1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7,a7 the results of the study required under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 how all applicable privacy laws and rights relating to the ,first and ,fourth ,amendments to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states would be upheld and followed in-- 7i7 the security assessment process described in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 the information collection process described in subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph4 7#g7 ,limitation ,nothing in this subsection authorizes a ,federal entity to mandate information gathering unless specifically authorized by law4 7#h7 ,prohibition ,no information collected pursuant the security assessment process described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 may be used for law enforcement purposes4 7#i7 ,no additional funding ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection4 ,b ,intergovernmental ,critical ,minerals ,task ,force #aacaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,intergovernmental ,critical ,minerals ,task ,force ,act4 #aacab4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 current supply chains of critical minerals pose a great risk to the national security of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 critical minerals are necessary for transportation1 technology1 renewable energy1 military equipment and machinery1 and other relevant sectors crucial for the homeland and national security of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 in #bjbb1 the ,united ,states was #ajj percent import reliant for #ab out of #ej critical minerals and more than #ej percent import reliant for an additional #ca critical mineral commodities classified as critical by the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey1 and the ,people's ,republic of ,china was the top producing nation for #cj of those #ej critical minerals2 7#d7 as of ,july1 #bjbc1 companies based in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that extract critical minerals around the world have received hundreds of charges of human rights violations2 7#e7 on ,march #bf1 #bjad1 the ,world ,trade ,organization ruled that the export restraints by the ,people's ,republic of ,china on rare earth metals violated obligations under the protocol of accession to the ,world ,trade ,organization1 which harmed manufacturers and workers in the ,united ,states2 and 7#f7 the ,president has yet to submit to ,congress the plans and recommendations that were due on the ,december #bg1 #bjbb1 deadline under section #e7;a7 of the ,national ,materials and ,minerals ,policy1 ,research and ,development ,act of #aihj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7;a771 which are intended to support a coherent national mineral and materials policy1 including through intergovernmental and interagency coordination4 #aacac4 ,intergovernmental critical minerals task force 7a7 ,in general ,section #e of the ,national ,materials and ,minerals ,policy1 ,research and ,development ,act of #aihj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,intergovernmental ,critical ,minerals ,task ,force 7#a7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the task force established under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 are-- 7,a7 to assess the reliance of the ,united ,states on the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and other covered countries1 for critical minerals1 and the resulting national security risks associated with that reliance1 at each level of the ,federal ,government1 ,indian ,tribes1 and ,state1 local1 and territorial governments2 7,b7 to make recommendations to the ,president for the implementation of this ,act with regard to critical minerals1 including-- 7i7 the congressional declarations of policies in section #c2 and 7ii7 revisions to the program plan of the ,president and the initiatives required under this section2 7,c7 to make recommendations to secure ,united ,states and global supply chains for critical minerals2 7,d7 to make recommendations to reduce the reliance of the ,united ,states1 and partners and allies of the ,united ,states1 on critical mineral supply chains involving covered countries2 and 7,e7 to facilitate cooperation1 coordination1 and mutual accountability among each level of the ,federal ,government1 ,indian ,tribes1 and ,state1 local1 and territorial governments1 on a holistic response to the dependence on covered countries for critical minerals across the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committees on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 ,armed ,services1 ,environment and ,public ,works1 ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 ,finance1 and ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committees on ,oversight and ,accountability1 ,natural ,resources1 ,armed ,services1 ,ways and ,means1 and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,chair ,the term ,chair means a member of the ,executive ,office of the ,president1 designated by the ,president pursuant to paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7,c7 ,covered country ,the term covered country means-- 7i7 a covered nation 7as defined in section #dhgb7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7ii7 any other country determined by the task force to be a geostrategic competitor or adversary of the ,united ,states with respect to critical minerals4 7,d7 ,critical mineral ,the term critical mineral has the meaning given the term in section #gjjb7;a7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7,e7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,f7 ,task force ,the term task force means the task force established under paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7#c7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,president shall-- 7,a7 designate a ,chair for the task force2 and 7,b7 acting through the ,executive ,office of the ,president1 establish a task force4 7#d7 ,composition2 meetings 7,a7 ,appointment ,the ,chair1 in consultation with key intergovernmental1 private1 and public sector stakeholders1 shall appoint to the task force representatives with expertise in critical mineral supply chains from ,federal agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 and ,state1 local1 and territorial governments1 including not less than #a representative from each of-- 7i7 the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs2 7ii7 the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7iii7 the ,critical ,minerals ,subcommittee of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council2 7iv7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7v7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7vi7 the ,department of ,defense2 7vii7 the ,department of ,energy2 7viii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7ix7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7x7 the ,department of ,labor2 7xi7 the ,department of ,state2 7xii7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7xiii7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7xiv7 the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states2 7xv7 the ,forest ,service2 7xvi7 the ,general ,services ,administration2 7xvii7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7xviii7 the ,office of the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative2 7xix7 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 7xx7 the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 and 7xxi7 any other relevant ,federal entity1 as determined by the ,chair4 7,b7 ,consultation ,the task force shall consult individuals with expertise in critical mineral supply chains1 individuals from ,states whose communities1 businesses1 and industries are involved in aspects of critical mineral supply chains1 including mining and processing operations1 and individuals from a diverse and balanced cross-section of-- 7i7 intergovernmental consultees1 including-- 7,i7 ,state governments2 7,,ii7 local governments2 7,,iii7 territorial governments2 and 7,,iv7 ,indian ,tribes2 and 7ii7 other stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 academic research institutions2 7,,ii7 corporations2 7,,iii7 nonprofit organizations2 7,,iv7 private sector stakeholders2 7,v7 trade associations2 7,,vi7 mining industry stakeholders2 and 7,,vii7 labor representatives4 7,c7 ,meetings 7i7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #ij days after the date on which all representatives of the task force have been appointed1 the task force shall hold the first meeting of the task force4 7ii7 ,frequency ,the task force shall meet not less than once every #ij days4 7#e7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the duties of the task force shall include-- 7i7 facilitating cooperation1 coordination1 and mutual accountability for the ,federal ,government1 ,indian ,tribes1 and ,state1 local1 and territorial governments to enhance data sharing and transparency to build more robust and secure domestic supply chains for critical minerals in support of the purposes described in paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 providing recommendations with respect to-- 7,i7 increasing capacities for mining1 processing1 refinement1 reuse1 and recycling of critical minerals in the ,united ,states to facilitate the environmentally responsible production of domestic resources to meet national critical mineral needs1 in consultation with ,tribal and local communities2 7,,ii7 identifying how statutes1 regulations1 and policies related to the critical mineral supply chain1 such as stockpiling and development finance1 could be modified to accelerate environmentally responsible domestic and international production of critical minerals1 in consultation with ,indian ,tribes and local communities2 7,,iii7 strengthening the domestic workforce to support growing critical mineral supply chains with good-paying1 safe jobs in the ,united ,states2 7,,iv7 identifying alternative domestic and global sources to critical minerals that the ,united ,states currently relies on the ,people's ,republic of ,china or other covered countries for mining1 processing1 refining1 and recycling1 including the availability1 cost1 and quality of those domestic alternatives2 7,v7 identifying critical minerals and critical mineral supply chains that the ,united ,states can onshore1 at a competitive availability1 cost1 and quality1 for those minerals and supply chains that the ,united ,states relies on the ,people's ,republic of ,china or other covered countries to provide2 7,,vi7 opportunities for the ,federal ,government1 ,indian ,tribes1 and ,state1 local1 and territorial governments to mitigate risks to the national security of the ,united ,states with respect to supply chains for critical minerals that the ,united ,states currently relies on the ,people's ,republic of ,china or other covered countries for mining1 processing1 refining1 and recycling2 and 7,,vii7 evaluating and integrating the recommendations of the ,critical ,minerals ,subcommittee of the ,national ,science and ,technology ,council into the recommendations of the task force4 7iii7 prioritizing the recommendations in clause 7ii71 taking into consideration economic costs and focusing on the critical mineral supply chains with vulnerabilities posing the most significant risks to the national security of the ,united ,states2 7iv7 recommending specific strategies1 to be carried out in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 to strengthen international partnerships in furtherance of critical minerals supply chain security with international allies and partners1 including a strategy to collaborate with governments of the allies and partners described in subparagraph 7,b7 to develop advanced mining1 refining1 separation and processing technologies2 and 7v7 other duties1 as determined by the ,chair4 7,b7 ,allies and partners ,the allies and partners referred to subparagraph 7,a7 include-- 7i7 countries participating in the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue2 7ii7 countries that are-- 7,i7 signatories to the ,abraham ,accords2 or 7,,ii7 participants in the ,negev ,forum2 7iii7 countries that are members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 and 7iv7 other countries or multilateral partnerships the task force determines to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,report ,the ,chair shall-- 7i7 not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and every #fj days thereafter until the requirements under subsection 7a7 are satisfied1 brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the status of the compliance of the ,president with completing the requirements under that subsection4 7ii7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report1 which shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex1 that describes any findings1 guidelines1 and recommendations created in performing the duties under subparagraph 7,a72 7iii7 not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,chair submits the report under clause 7ii71 publish that report in the ,federal ,register and on the website of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 except that the ,chair shall redact information from the report that the ,chair determines could pose a risk to the national security of the ,united ,states by being publicly available2 and 7iv7 brief the appropriate committees of ,congress twice per year4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the task force shall terminate on the date that is #ij days after the date on which the task force completes the requirements under paragraph 7#e77;,c74 4 7b7 ,,gao study 7#a7 ,definition of critical minerals ,in this subsection1 the term critical mineral has the meaning given the term in section #gjjb7;a7 of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj 7#cj ,u4,s4,c4 #afjf7;a774 7#b7 ,study required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study examining the ,federal and ,state regulatory landscape related to improving domestic supply chains for critical minerals in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the results of the study under paragraph 7#b74 ,c ,customs ,trade ,partnership ,against ,terrorism ,pilot ,program ,act of #bjbc #aacba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,customs ,trade ,partnership ,against ,terrorism ,pilot ,program ,act of #bjbc or the ,,ctpat ,pilot ,program ,act of #bjbc4 #aacbb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,finance of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,ways and ,means of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,ctpat ,the term ,,ctpat means the ,customs ,trade ,partnership ,against ,terrorism established under subtitle ,b of title ,,ii of the ,security and ,accountability for ,every ,port ,act 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #ifa et seq474 #aacbc4 ,pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in ctpat 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall carry out a pilot program to assess whether allowing entities described in subsection 7b7 to participate in ,,ctpat would enhance port security1 combat terrorism1 prevent supply chain security breaches1 or otherwise meet the goals of ,,ctpat4 7#b7 ,federal register notice ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice specifying the requirements for the pilot program required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,entities described ,an entity described in this subsection is-- 7#a7 a non-asset-based third-party logistics provider that-- 7,a7 arranges international transportation of freight and is licensed by the ,department of ,transportation2 and 7,b7 meets such other requirements as the ,secretary specifies in the ,federal ,register notice required by subsection 7a77#b72 or 7#b7 an asset-based third-party logistics provider that-- 7,a7 facilitates cross border activity and is licensed or bonded by the ,federal ,maritime ,commission1 the ,transportation ,security ,administration1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 or the ,department of ,transportation2 7,b7 manages and executes logistics services using its own warehousing assets and resources on behalf of its customers2 and 7,c7 meets such other requirements as the ,secretary specifies in the ,federal ,register notice required by subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program required by subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 ensure that-- 7,a7 not more than #aj entities described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 participate in the pilot program2 and 7,b7 not more than #aj entities described in paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection participate in the program2 7#b7 provide for the participation of those entities on a voluntary basis2 7#c7 continue the program for a period of not less than one year after the date on which the ,secretary publishes the ,federal ,register notice required by subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#d7 terminate the pilot program not more than #e years after that date4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot program under subsection 7c77#d71 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of1 and any recommendations arising from1 the pilot program concerning the participation in ,,ctpat of entities described in subsection 7b71 including an assessment of participation by those entities4 #aacbd4 ,report on effectiveness of ,,ctpat 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report assessing the effectiveness of ,,ctpat4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of-- 7,a7 security incidents in the cargo supply chain during the #e-year period preceding submission of the report that involved criminal activity1 including drug trafficking1 human smuggling1 commercial fraud1 or terrorist activity2 and 7,b7 whether those incidents involved participants in ,,ctpat or entities not participating in ,,ctpat4 7#b7 ,an analysis of causes for the suspension or removal of entities from participating in ,,ctpat as a result of security incidents during that #e-year period4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the number of active ,,ctpat participants involved in one or more security incidents while maintaining their status as participants4 7#d7 ,recommendations to the ,commissioner of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection for improvements to ,,ctpat to improve prevention of security incidents in the cargo supply chain involving participants in ,,ctpat4 #aacbe4 ,no additional funds authorized ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this subtitle4 ,d ,military ,spouse ,employment ,act #aacca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,military ,spouse ,employment ,act4 #aaccb4 ,appointment of military spouses ,section #cccj;d of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,the term remote work refers to a particular type of telework under which an employee is not expected to report to an officially established agency location on a regular and recurring basis4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the term telework has the meaning given the term in section #feja4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 a spouse of a member of the ,armed ,forces on active duty1 or a spouse of a disabled or deceased member of the ,armed ,forces1 to a position in which the spouse will engage in remote work4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking subsection 7a77#c7 and inserting subsection 7a77#d74 #aaccc4 ,,gao study and report 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the terms agency means an agency described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #ija7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the term employee means an employee of an agency2 7#c7 the term remote work means a particular type of telework under which an employee is not expected to report to an officially established agency location on a regular and recurring basis2 and 7#d7 the term telework means a work flexibility arrangement under which an employee performs the duties and responsibilities of such employee's position1 and other authorized activities1 from an approved worksite other than the location from which the employee would otherwise work4 7b7 ,requirement ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study and publish a report regarding the use of remote work by agencies1 which shall include a discussion of what is known regarding-- 7#a7 the number of employees who are engaging in remote work2 7#b7 the role of remote work in agency recruitment and retention efforts2 7#c7 the geographic location of employees who engage in remote work2 7#d7 the effect that remote work has had on how often employees are reporting to officially established agency locations to perform the duties and responsibilities of the positions of those employees and other authorized activities2 and 7#e7 how the use of remote work has affected ,federal office space utilization and spending4 ,e ,designation of airports #aacda4 ,designation of additional port of entry for the importation and exportation of wildlife and wildlife products by the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service 7a7 ,in general ,subject to appropriations and in accordance with subsection 7b71 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service shall designate #a additional port as a port of entry designated for the importation and exportation of wildlife and wildlife products under section #ad4ab of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,criteria for selecting additional designated port ,the ,director shall select the additional port to be designated pursuant to subsection 7a7 from among the ,united ,states airports that handled more than #h1jjj1jjj1jjj pounds of cargo during #bjba1 as reported by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration ,air ,carrier ,activity ,information ,system1 and based upon the analysis submitted to ,congress by the ,director pursuant to the ,wildlife ,trafficking reporting directive under title ,i of ,senate ,report #aad-bha4 ,m ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,,division ,m--,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,intelligence activities,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #ajb4 ,classified ,schedule of ,authorizations4,sec4 #ajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4,sec4 #ajd4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4,,title ,,ii--,central ,intelligence ,agency retirement and disability system,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,,title ,,iii--,intelligence community matters,subtitle ,a--,general intelligence community matters,sec4 #cja4 ,plan to recruit1 train1 and retain personnel with experience in financial intelligence and emerging technologies4,sec4 #cjb4 ,policy and performance framework for mobility of intelligence community workforce4,sec4 #cjc4 ,in-,state tuition rates for active duty members of the intelligence community4,sec4 #cjd4 ,standards1 criteria1 and guidance for counterintelligence vulnerability assessments and surveys4,sec4 #cje4 ,improving administration of certain post-employment restrictions for intelligence community4,sec4 #cjf4 ,mission of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center4,sec4 #cjg4 ,prohibition relating to transport of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,sec4 #cjh4 ,department of ,energy science and technology risk assessments4,sec4 #cji4 ,congressional oversight of intelligence community risk assessments4,sec4 #caj4 ,inspector ,general review of dissemination by ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,richmond1 ,virginia1 field office of certain document4,sec4 #caa4 ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis4,subtitle ,b--,central ,intelligence ,agency,sec4 #cba4 ,change to penalties and increased availability of mental health treatment for unlawful conduct on ,central ,intelligence ,agency installations4,sec4 #cbb4 ,modifications to procurement authorities of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4,sec4 #cbc4 ,establishment of ,central ,intelligence ,agency standard workplace sexual misconduct complaint investigation procedure4,,title ,,iv--,matters concerning foreign countries,subtitle ,a--,people's ,republic of ,china,sec4 #dja4 ,intelligence community coordinator for accountability of atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #djb4 ,interagency working group and report on the malign efforts of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,africa4,sec4 #djc4 ,amendment to requirement for annual assessment by intelligence community working group for monitoring the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #djd4 ,assessments of reciprocity in the relationship between the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #dje4 ,annual briefing on intelligence community efforts to identify and mitigate ,chinese ,communist ,party and ,russian foreign malign influence operations against the ,united ,states4,sec4 #djf4 ,assessment of threat posed to ,united ,states ports by cranes manufactured by countries of concern4,subtitle ,b--,other foreign countries,sec4 #daa4 ,report on efforts to capture and detain ,united ,states citizens as hostages4,sec4 #dab4 ,sense of ,congress on priority of fentanyl in ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework4,,title ,v--,matters pertaining to ,united ,states economic and emerging technology competition with ,united ,states adversaries,subtitle ,a--,general matters,sec4 #eja4 ,assignment of detailees from intelligence community to ,department of ,commerce4,subtitle ,b--,next-generation energy1 biotechnology1 and artificial intelligence,sec4 #eaa4 ,expanded annual assessment of economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4,sec4 #eab4 ,assessment of using civil nuclear energy for intelligence community capabilities4,sec4 #eac4 ,policies established by ,director of ,national ,intelligence for artificial intelligence capabilities4,,title ,,vi--,whistleblower matters,sec4 #fja4 ,submittal to ,congress of complaints and information by whistleblowers in the intelligence community4,sec4 #fjb4 ,prohibition against disclosure of whistleblower identity as reprisal against whistleblower disclosure by employees and contractors in intelligence community4,sec4 #fjc4 ,establishing process parity for adverse security clearance and access determinations4,sec4 #fjd4 ,elimination of cap on compensatory damages for retaliatory revocation of security clearances and access determinations4,sec4 #fje4 ,modification and repeal of reporting requirements4,,title ,,vii--,classification reform,subtitle ,a--,classification ,reform ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #gja4 ,short title4,sec4 #gjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gjc4 ,classification and declassification of information4,sec4 #gjd4 ,transparency officers4,subtitle ,b--,sensible ,classification ,act of #bjbc,sec4 #gaa4 ,short title4,sec4 #gab4 ,definitions4,sec4 #gac4 ,findings and sense of the ,senate4,sec4 #gad4 ,classification authority4,sec4 #gae4 ,promoting efficient declassification review4,sec4 #gaf4 ,training to promote sensible classification4,sec4 #gag4 ,improvements to ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board4,sec4 #gah4 ,implementation of technology for classification and declassification4,sec4 #gai4 ,studies and recommendations on necessity of security clearances4,,title ,,viii--,security clearance and trusted workforce,sec4 #hja4 ,review of shared information technology services for personnel vetting4,sec4 #hjb4 ,timeliness standard for rendering determinations of trust for personnel vetting4,sec4 #hjc4 ,annual report on personnel vetting trust determinations4,sec4 #hjd4 ,survey to assess strengths and weaknesses of ,trusted ,workforce #b4j4,sec4 #hje4 ,prohibition on denial of eligibility for access to classified information solely because of past use of cannabis4,,title ,,ix--,anomalous health incidents,sec4 #ija4 ,improved funding flexibility for payments made by the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for qualifying injuries to the brain4,sec4 #ijb4 ,clarification of requirements to seek certain benefits relating to injuries to the brain4,sec4 #ijc4 ,intelligence community implementation of ,,havana ,act of #bjba authorities4,sec4 #ijd4 ,report and briefing on ,central ,intelligence ,agency handling of anomalous health incidents4,,title ,x--,election security,sec4 #ajja4 ,strengthening ,election ,cybersecurity to ,uphold ,respect for ,elections through ,independent ,testing ,act of #bjbc4,,title ,,xi--,other matters,sec4 #aaja4 ,modification of reporting requirement for ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office4,sec4 #aajb4 ,funding limitations relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,congressional intelligence committees ,the term congressional intelligence committees has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#b7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in such section4 ,i ,intelligence activities #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbd for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the ,federal ,government4 #ajb4 ,classified ,schedule of ,authorizations 7a7 ,specifications of amounts ,the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #aja for the conduct of the intelligence activities of the ,federal ,government are those specified in the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations prepared to accompany this division4 7b7 ,availability of classified ,schedule of ,authorizations 7#a7 ,availability ,the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be made available to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,president4 7#b7 ,distribution by the ,president ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,president shall provide for suitable distribution of the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in subsection 7a71 or of appropriate portions of such ,schedule1 within the executive branch of the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,limits on disclosure ,the ,president shall not publicly disclose the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations or any portion of such ,schedule except-- 7,a7 as provided in section #fja7;a7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf7;a772 7,b7 to the extent necessary to implement the budget2 or 7,c7 as otherwise required by law4 #ajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence for fiscal year #bjbd the sum of #feh1iej1jjj4 7b7 ,classified authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account by subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account for fiscal year #bjbd such additional amounts as are specified in the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in section #ajb7;a74 #ajd4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law ,appropriations authorized by this division for salary1 pay1 retirement1 and other benefits for ,federal employees may be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as may be necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law4 ,,ii ,central ,intelligence ,agency retirement and disability system #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,fund #ead1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbd4 ,,iii ,intelligence community matters ,a ,general intelligence community matters #cja4 ,plan to recruit1 train1 and retain personnel with experience in financial intelligence and emerging technologies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the heads of human capital of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,national ,security ,agency1 and the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a plan for the intelligence community to recruit1 train1 and retain personnel who have skills and experience in financial intelligence and emerging technologies in order to improve analytic tradecraft4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment1 including measurable benchmarks of progress1 of current initiatives of the intelligence community to recruit1 train1 and retain personnel who have skills and experience in financial intelligence and emerging technologies4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether personnel in the intelligence community who have such skills are currently well integrated into the analytical cadre of the relevant elements of the intelligence community that produce analyses with respect to financial intelligence and emerging technologies4 7#c7 ,an identification of challenges to hiring or compensation in the intelligence community that limit progress toward rapidly increasing the number of personnel with such skills1 and an identification of hiring or other reforms to resolve such challenges4 7#d7 ,a determination of whether the ,national ,intelligence ,university has the resources and expertise necessary to train existing personnel in financial intelligence and emerging technologies4 7#e7 ,a strategy1 including measurable benchmarks of progress1 to1 by ,january #a1 #bjbe1 increase by #aj percent the analytical cadre of personnel with expertise and previous employment in financial intelligence and emerging technologies4 #cjb4 ,policy and performance framework for mobility of intelligence community workforce 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence considers appropriate1 develop and implement a policy and performance framework to ensure the timely and effective mobility of employees and contractors of the ,federal ,government who are transferring employment between elements of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy and performance framework required by subsection 7a7 shall include processes with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,human resources4 7#b7 ,medical reviews4 7#c7 ,determinations of suitability or eligibility for access to classified information in accordance with ,executive ,order #acdfg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to reforming processes related to suitability for ,government employment1 fitness for contractor employees1 and eligibility for access to classified national security information74 #cjc4 ,in-,state tuition rates for active duty members of the intelligence community 7a7 ,in general ,section #ace7;d7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajae;d7d771 as amended by section #fbjf7;a77#d7 of the ,foreign ,service ,families ,act of #bjba 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or after the semicolon2 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 a member of the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 7other than a member of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states7 who is on active duty for a period of more than #cj days4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect at each public institution of higher education in a ,state that receives assistance under the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 for the first period of enrollment at such institution that begins after ,july #a1 #bjbf4 #cjd4 ,standards1 criteria1 and guidance for counterintelligence vulnerability assessments and surveys ,section #ijd7;d77#g77;,a7 of the ,counterintelligence ,enhancement ,act of #bjjb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchc7;d77#g77;,a77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,counterintelligence vulnerability assessments and surveys ,to develop standards1 criteria1 and guidance for counterintelligence risk assessments and surveys of the vulnerability of the ,united ,states to intelligence threats1 including with respect to critical infrastructure and critical technologies1 in order to identify the areas1 programs1 and activities that require protection from such threats4 4 #cje4 ,improving administration of certain post-employment restrictions for intelligence community ,section #cjd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjgc;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,a former and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,a former 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,prior disclosure to ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a former employee who occupies a covered post-service position in violation of subsection 7a71 whether the former employee voluntarily notified the ,director of ,national ,intelligence of the intent of the former employee to occupy such covered post-service position before occupying such post-service position may be used in determining whether the violation was knowing and willful for purposes of subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,procedures and guidance ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may establish procedures and guidance relating to the submittal of notice for purposes of clause 7i74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting the restrictions under subsection 7a7 and before the report requirements2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ceases to occupy and inserting occupies2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking before the person ceases to occupy a covered intelligence position and inserting when the person occupies a covered intelligence position4 #cjf4 ,mission of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center 7a7 ,in general ,section #ijd of the ,counterintelligence ,enhancement ,act of #bjjb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7i7 as subsections 7e7 through 7j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center shall include organizing and leading strategic planning for counterintelligence activities of the ,united ,states ,government by integrating instruments of national power as needed to counter foreign intelligence activities4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,counterintelligence ,enhancement ,act of #bjjb ,section #ijd of the ,counterintelligence ,enhancement ,act of #bjjb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#a71 by striking ,subject to subsection 7e7 both places it appears and inserting ,subject to subsection 7f72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7d77#a7 and inserting subsection 7e77#a72 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7d77#b7 and inserting subsection 7e77#b74 7#b7 ,counterintelligence and ,security ,enhancements ,act of #aiid ,section #haa7;d77#a77;,b77ii7 of the ,counterintelligence and ,security ,enhancements ,act of #aiid 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccha7;d77#a77;,b77ii77 is amended by striking section #ijd7;d77#b7 of that ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchc7;d77#b77 and inserting section #ijd7;e77#b7 of that ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchc7;e77#b774 #cjg4 ,prohibition relating to transport of individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba 7a7 ,definition of individual detained at ,guantanamo ,in this section1 the term individual detained at ,guantanamo has the meaning given that term in section #ajcd7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #iga2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hja note74 7b7 ,prohibition on chartering private or commercial aircraft to transport individuals detained at ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,no head of an element of the intelligence community may charter any private or commercial aircraft to transport an individual who is or was an individual detained at ,guantanamo4 #cjh4 ,department of ,energy science and technology risk assessments 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,country of risk 7,a7 ,in general ,the term country of risk means a foreign country determined by the ,secretary1 in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 to present a risk of theft of ,united ,states intellectual property or a threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if nationals of the country1 or entities owned or controlled by the country or nationals of the country1 participate in any research1 development1 demonstration1 or deployment activity authorized under this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act4 7,b7 ,determination ,in making a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence1 shall take into consideration-- 7i7 the most recent ,world ,wide ,threat ,assessment of the ,united ,states ,intelligence ,community1 prepared by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7ii7 the most recent ,national ,counterintelligence ,strategy of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,covered support ,the term covered support means any grant1 contract1 subcontract1 award1 loan1 program1 support1 or other activity authorized under this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act4 7#c7 ,entity of concern ,the term entity of concern means any entity1 including a national1 that is-- 7,a7 identified under section #abcg7;b7 of the ,strom ,thurmond ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiii 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 ,public ,law #aje-bfa72 7,b7 identified under section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note2 ,public ,law #aaf-bhc72 7,c7 on the ,entity ,list maintained by the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce and set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7,d7 included in the list required by section #i7;b77#c7 of the ,uyghur ,human ,rights ,policy ,act of #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ade2 #acd ,stat4 #fef72 or 7,e7 identified by the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence and the applicable office that would provide1 or is providing1 covered support1 as posing an unmanageable threat-- 7i7 to the national security of the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 of theft or loss of ,united ,states intellectual property4 7#d7 ,national ,the term national has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7#e7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7b7 ,science and technology risk assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall develop and maintain tools and processes to manage and mitigate research security risks1 such as a science and technology risk matrix1 informed by threats identified by the ,director of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence1 to facilitate determinations of the risk of loss of ,united ,states intellectual property or threat to the national security of the ,united ,states posed by activities carried out under any covered support4 7#b7 ,content and implementation ,in developing and using the tools and processes developed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 deploy risk-based approaches to evaluating1 awarding1 and managing certain research1 development1 demonstration1 and deployment activities1 including designations that will indicate the relative risk of activities2 7,b7 assess1 to the extent practicable1 ongoing high-risk activities2 7,c7 designate an officer or employee of the ,department of ,energy to be responsible for tracking and notifying recipients of any covered support of unmanageable threats to ,united ,states national security or of theft or loss of ,united ,states intellectual property posed by an entity of concern2 7,d7 consider requiring recipients of covered support to implement additional research security mitigations for higher-risk activities if appropriate2 and 7,e7 support the development of research security training for recipients of covered support on the risks posed by entities of concern4 7#c7 ,annual updates ,the tools and processes developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be evaluated annually and updated as needed1 with threat-informed input from the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence1 to reflect changes in the risk designation under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 of research1 development1 demonstration1 and deployment activities conducted by the ,department of ,energy4 7c7 ,entity of concern 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no entity of concern1 or individual that owns or controls1 is owned or controlled by1 or is under common ownership or control with an entity of concern1 may receive1 or perform work under1 any covered support4 7#b7 ,waiver of prohibition 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 if determined by the ,secretary to be in the national interest4 7,b7 ,notification to ,congress ,not less than #b weeks prior to issuing a waiver under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall notify ,congress of the intent to issue the waiver1 including a justification for the waiver4 7#c7 ,penalty 7,a7 ,termination of support ,on finding that any entity of concern or individual described in paragraph 7#a7 has received covered support and has not received a waiver under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall terminate all covered support to that entity of concern or individual1 as applicable4 7,b7 ,penalties ,an entity of concern or individual identified under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 prohibited from receiving or participating in covered support for a period of not less than #a year but not more than #aj years1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 instead of the penalty described in clause 7i71 subject to any other penalties authorized under applicable law or regulations that the ,secretary determines to be in the national interest4 7,c7 ,notification to ,congress ,prior to imposing a penalty under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall notify ,congress of the intent to impose the penalty1 including a description of and justification for the penalty4 7#d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 share information about the unmanageable threats described in subsection 7a77#c77;,e7 with other ,federal agencies2 and 7,b7 develop consistent approaches to identifying entities of concern4 7d7 ,international agreements ,this section shall be applied in a manner consistent with the obligations of the ,united ,states under international agreements4 7e7 ,report required ,not later than #bdj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 describes-- 7,a7 the tools and processes developed under subsection 7b77#a7 and any updates to those tools and processes2 and 7,b7 if applicable1 the science and technology risk matrix developed under that subsection and how that matrix has been applied2 7#b7 includes a mitigation plan for managing risks posed by countries of risk with respect to future or ongoing research and development activities of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7#c7 defines critical research areas1 designated by risk1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #cji4 ,congressional oversight of intelligence community risk assessments 7a7 ,risk assessment documents and materials ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 whenever an element of the intelligence community conducts a risk assessment arising from the mishandling or improper disclosure of classified information1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 not later than #cj days after the date of the commencement of such risk assessment-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees copies of such documents and materials as are-- 7,a7 within the jurisdiction of such committees2 and 7,b7 subject to the risk assessment2 and 7#b7 provide such committees a briefing on such documents1 materials1 and risk assessment4 7b7 ,exception ,if the ,director determines1 with respect to a risk assessment described in subsection 7a71 that the documents and other materials otherwise subject to paragraph 7#a7 of such subsection 7a7 are of such a volume that submittal pursuant to such paragraph would be impracticable1 the ,director shall-- 7#a7 in lieu of submitting copies of such documents and materials1 submit a log of such documents and materials2 and 7#b7 pursuant to a request by the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate or the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives for a copy of a document or material included in such log1 submit to such committee such copy4 #caj4 ,inspector ,general review of dissemination by ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,richmond1 ,virginia1 field office of certain document 7a7 ,review required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,justice shall conduct a review of the actions and events1 including any underlying policy direction1 that served as a basis for the ,january #bc1 #bjbc1 dissemination by the field office of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation located in ,richmond1 ,virginia1 of a document titled ,interest of ,racially or ,ethnically ,motivated ,violent ,extremists in ,radical-,traditionalist ,catholic ,ideology ,almost ,certainly ,presents ,new ,mitigation ,opportunities44 7b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,justice shall submit the findings of the ,inspector ,general with respect to the review required by subsection 7a7 to the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 #caa4 ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis ,section #bja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aba7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,prohibition 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term ,united ,states person means a ,united ,states citizen1 an alien known by the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis to be a permanent resident alien1 an unincorporated association substantially composed of ,united ,states citizens or permanent resident aliens1 or a corporation incorporated in the ,united ,states1 except for a corporation directed and controlled by #a or more foreign governments4 7#b7 ,collection of information from ,united ,states persons 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis may not engage in the collection of information or intelligence targeting any ,united ,states person except as provided in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to any employee1 officer1 or contractor of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis who is responsible for collecting information from individuals working for a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal territory government or a private employer4 4 ,b ,central ,intelligence ,agency #cba4 ,change to penalties and increased availability of mental health treatment for unlawful conduct on ,central ,intelligence ,agency installations ,section #ae7;b7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceae7;b77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking those specified in section #acae7;c77#b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting the maximum penalty authorized for a ,class ,b misdemeanor under section #ceei of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cbb4 ,modifications to procurement authorities of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,section #c of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking sections and all that follows through session7 and inserting sections #cbja1 #cbjc1 #cbjd1 #cbjf1 #cbjg1 #ccjb through #ccjf1 #ccba through #ccbc1 #chja through #chjh1 #cjfi1 #cacd1 #chda1 and #dgeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking in paragraphs and all that follows through #aidg and inserting in sections #cbja through #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not be delegable4 ,each determination or decision required by sections #cbja through #cbjd1 #ccba through #ccbc1 and #chda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cbc4 ,establishment of ,central ,intelligence ,agency standard workplace sexual misconduct complaint investigation procedure 7a7 ,workplace sexual misconduct defined ,the term workplace sexual misconduct-- 7#a7 means unwelcome sexual advances1 requests for sexual favors1 and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when-- 7,a7 submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment2 7,b7 submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment decisions affecting such individual2 or 7,c7 such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating1 hostile1 or offensive working environment2 and 7#b7 includes sexual harassment and sexual assault4 7b7 ,standard complaint investigation procedure ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall-- 7#a7 establish a standard workplace sexual misconduct complaint investigation procedure2 7#b7 implement the standard workplace sexual misconduct complaint investigation procedure through clear workforce communication and education on the procedure2 and 7#c7 submit the standard workplace sexual misconduct complaint investigation procedure to the congressional intelligence committees4 7c7 ,minimum requirements ,the procedure established pursuant to subsection 7b77#a7 shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 identify the individuals and offices of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency to which an employee of the ,agency may bring a complaint of workplace sexual misconduct2 7#b7 detail the steps each individual or office identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall take upon receipt of a complaint of workplace sexual misconduct and the timeframes within which those steps shall be taken1 including-- 7,a7 documentation of the complaint2 7,b7 referral or notification to another individual or office2 7,c7 measures to document or preserve witness statements or other evidence2 and 7,d7 preliminary investigation of the complaint2 7#c7 set forth standard criteria for determining whether a complaint of workplace sexual misconduct will be referred to law enforcement and the timeframe within which such a referral shall occur2 and 7#d7 for any complaint not referred to law enforcement1 set forth standard criteria for determining-- 7,a7 whether a complaint has been substantiated2 and 7,b7 for any substantiated complaint1 the appropriate disciplinary action4 7d7 ,annual reports ,on or before ,april #cj of each year1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives an annual report that includes1 for the preceding calendar year1 the following3 7#a7 ,the number of workplace sexual misconduct complaints brought to each individual or office of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency identified pursuant to subsection 7c77#a71 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 complaints referred to law enforcement2 and 7,b7 complaints substantiated4 7#b7 ,for each complaint described in paragraph 7#a7 that is substantiated1 a description of the disciplinary action taken by the ,director4 ,,iv ,matters concerning foreign countries ,a ,people's ,republic of ,china #dja4 ,intelligence community coordinator for accountability of atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,atrocity ,the term atrocity means a crime against humanity1 genocide1 or a war crime4 7#b7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means-- 7,a7 any person or entity that is not a ,united ,states person2 or 7,b7 any entity not organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person has the meaning given that term in section #aje;,a7c7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjci74 7b7 ,intelligence community coordinator for accountability of atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall designate a senior official of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to serve as the intelligence community coordinator for accountability of atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7in this section referred to as the ,coordinator74 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,coordinator shall lead the efforts of and coordinate and collaborate with the intelligence community with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,identifying and addressing any gaps in intelligence collection relating to atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including by recommending the modification of the priorities of the intelligence community with respect to intelligence collection and by utilizing informal processes and collaborative mechanisms with key elements of the intelligence community to increase collection on atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,b7 ,prioritizing and expanding the intelligence analysis with respect to ongoing atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and disseminating within the ,united ,states ,government intelligence relating to the identification and activities of foreign persons suspected of being involved with or providing support to atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including genocide and forced labor practices in ,xinjiang1 in order to support the efforts of other ,federal agencies1 including the ,department of ,state1 the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of the ,treasury1 the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control1 the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 and the ,national ,security ,council1 to hold the ,people's ,republic of ,china accountable for such atrocities4 7,c7 ,increasing efforts to declassify and share with the people of the ,united ,states and the international community information regarding atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in order to expose such atrocities and counter the disinformation and misinformation campaign by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to deny such atrocities4 7,d7 ,documenting and storing intelligence and other unclassified information that may be relevant to preserve as evidence of atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china for future accountability1 and ensuring that other relevant ,federal agencies receive appropriate support from the intelligence community with respect to the collection1 analysis1 preservation1 and1 as appropriate1 dissemination1 of intelligence related to atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 which may include the information from the annual report required by section #fejd of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 7,e7 ,sharing information with the ,forced ,labor ,enforcement ,task ,force1 established under section #gda of the ,united ,states-,mexico-,canada ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dfha71 the ,department of ,commerce1 and the ,department of the ,treasury for the purposes of entity listings and sanctions4 7#c7 ,plan required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7,a7 the name of the official designated as the ,coordinator pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the strategy of the intelligence community for the collection and dissemination of intelligence relating to ongoing atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including a detailed description of how the ,coordinator shall support1 and assist in facilitating the implementation of1 such strategy4 7#d7 ,annual report to ,congress 7,a7 ,reports required ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter until ,may #a1 #bjcd1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report detailing1 for the year covered by the report-- 7i7 the analytical findings1 changes in collection1 and other activities of the intelligence community with respect to ongoing atrocities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 the recipients of information shared pursuant to this section for the purpose of-- 7,i7 providing support to ,federal agencies to hold the ,people's ,republic of ,china accountable for such atrocities2 and 7,,ii7 sharing information with the people of the ,united ,states to counter the disinformation and misinformation campaign by the ,people's ,republic of ,china to deny such atrocities2 and 7iii7 with respect to clause 7ii71 the date of any such sharing4 7,b7 ,form ,each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 may be submitted in classified form1 consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have effect on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #djb4 ,interagency working group and report on the malign efforts of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,africa 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall establish an interagency working group within the intelligence community to analyze the tactics and capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,africa4 7#b7 ,establishment flexibility ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 may be-- 7,a7 independently established2 or 7,b7 to avoid redundancy1 incorporated into existing working groups or cross-intelligence efforts within the intelligence community4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and twice annually thereafter1 the working group established under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the specific tactics and capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,africa4 7#c7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#b7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an assessment of efforts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to exploit mining and reprocessing operations in ,africa4 7,b7 ,an assessment of efforts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to provide or fund technologies in ,africa1 including-- 7i7 telecommunications and energy technologies1 such as advanced reactors1 transportation1 and other commercial products2 and 7ii7 by requiring that the ,people's ,republic of ,china be the sole provider of such technologies4 7,c7 ,an assessment of efforts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to expand intelligence capabilities in ,africa4 7,d7 ,a description of actions taken by the intelligence community to counter such efforts4 7,e7 ,an assessment of additional resources needed by the intelligence community to better counter such efforts4 7#d7 ,form ,each report required by paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 7c7 ,sunset ,the requirements of this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #djc4 ,amendment to requirement for annual assessment by intelligence community working group for monitoring the economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,section #fejc7;c77#c77;,d7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking the top #bjj and inserting all the known4 #djd4 ,assessments of reciprocity in the relationship between the ,united ,states and the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and such other heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,assistant ,secretary considers relevant1 shall submit to ,congress the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive assessment that identifies critical areas in the security1 diplomatic1 economic1 financial1 technological1 scientific1 commercial1 academic1 and cultural spheres in which the ,united ,states does not enjoy a reciprocal relationship with the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,a comprehensive assessment that describes how the lack of reciprocity between the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states in the areas identified in the assessment required by paragraph 7#a7 provides advantages to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,form of assessments 7#a7 ,critical areas ,the assessment required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7#b7 ,advantages ,the assessment required by subsection 7a77#b7 shall be submitted in classified form4 #dje4 ,annual briefing on intelligence community efforts to identify and mitigate ,chinese ,communist ,party and ,russian foreign malign influence operations against the ,united ,states 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,chinese entities engaged in foreign malign influence operations ,the term hinese entities engaged in foreign malign influence operations means all of the elements of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,chinese ,communist ,party involved in foreign malign influence1 such as-- 7,a7 the ,ministry of ,state ,security2 7,b7 other security services of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,c7 the intelligence services of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,d7 the ,united ,front ,work ,department and other united front organs2 7,e7 state-controlled media systems1 such as the ,china ,global ,television ,network 7,,cgtn72 and 7,f7 any entity involved in foreign malign influence operations that demonstrably and intentionally disseminate false information and propaganda of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7#b7 ,russian malign influence actors ,the term ,russian malign influence actors refers to entities or individuals engaged in foreign malign influence operations against the ,united ,states who are affiliated with-- 7,a7 the intelligence and security services of the ,russian ,federation 7,b7 the ,presidential ,administration2 7,c7 any other entity of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation2 or 7,d7 ,russian mercenary or proxy groups such as the ,wagner ,group4 7#c7 ,foreign malign influence operation ,the term foreign malign influence operation means a coordinated and often concealed activity that is covered by the definition of the term foreign malign influence in section #aai;,c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjei7 and uses disinformation1 press manipulation1 economic coercion1 targeted investments1 corruption1 or academic censorship1 which are often intended-- 7,a7 to coerce and corrupt ,united ,states interests1 values1 institutions1 or individuals2 and 7,b7 to foster attitudes1 behavior1 decisions1 or outcomes in the ,united ,states that support the interests of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter until the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,center shall1 in collaboration with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 provide ,congress a classified briefing on the ways in which the relevant elements of the intelligence community are working internally and coordinating across the intelligence community to identify and mitigate the actions of ,chinese and ,russian entities engaged in foreign malign influence operations against the ,united ,states1 including against ,united ,states persons4 7c7 ,elements ,the classified briefing required by subsection 7b7 shall cover the following3 7#a7 ,the ,government of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and the ,chinese ,communist ,party tactics1 tools1 and entities that spread disinformation1 misinformation1 and malign information and conduct influence operations1 information campaigns1 or other propaganda efforts4 7#b7 ,a description of ongoing foreign malign influence operations and campaigns of the ,russian ,federation against the ,united ,states and an assessment of their objectives and effectiveness in meeting those objectives4 7#c7 ,a description of ongoing foreign malign influence operations and campaigns of the ,people's ,republic of ,china against the ,united ,states and an assessment of their objectives and effectiveness in meeting those objectives4 7#d7 ,a description of any cooperation1 information-sharing1 amplification1 or other coordination between the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in developing or carrying out foreign malign influence operations against the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,a description of front organizations1 proxies1 cut-outs1 aligned third-party countries1 or organizations used by the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china to carry out foreign malign influence operations against the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the loopholes or vulnerabilities in ,united ,states law that ,russia and the ,people's ,republic of ,china exploit to carry out foreign malign influence operations4 7#g7 ,the actions of the ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,center1 in coordination with the ,global ,engagement ,center1 relating to early-warning1 information sharing1 and proactive risk mitigation systems1 based on the list of entities identified in subsection 7a77#a71 to detect1 expose1 deter1 and counter foreign malign influence operations of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party against the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,the actions of the ,foreign ,malign ,influence ,center to conduct outreach1 to identify and counter tactics1 tools1 and entities described in paragraph 7#a7 by sharing information with allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 in coordination with the ,global ,engagement ,center1 as well as ,state and local governments1 the business community1 and civil society in order to expose the political influence operations and information operations of the ,government of the ,russian ,federation and the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party carried out against individuals and entities in the ,united ,states4 #djf4 ,assessment of threat posed to ,united ,states ports by cranes manufactured by countries of concern 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,country of concern ,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 7b7 ,assessment ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with such other heads of the elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct an assessment of the threat posed to ,united ,states ports by cranes manufactured by countries of concern and commercial entities of those countries1 including the ,shanghai ,zhenhua ,heavy ,industries ,co4 7,,zpmc74 7c7 ,report and briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit a report and provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress on the findings of the assessment required by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report and briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall outline the potential for the cranes described in subsection 7b7 to collect intelligence1 disrupt operations at ,united ,states ports1 and impact the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,b ,other foreign countries #daa4 ,report on efforts to capture and detain ,united ,states citizens as hostages 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on efforts by the ,maduro regime in ,venezuela to detain ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include1 regarding the arrest1 capture1 detainment1 or imprisonment of ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents1 the following3 7#a7 ,the names1 positions1 and institutional affiliation of ,venezuelan individuals1 or those acting on their behalf1 who have engaged in such activities4 7#b7 ,a description of any role played by transnational criminal organizations1 and an identification of such organizations4 7#c7 ,where relevant1 an assessment of whether and how ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents have been lured to ,venezuela4 7#d7 ,an analysis of the motive for the arrest1 capture1 detainment1 or imprisonment of ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents4 7#e7 ,the total number of ,united ,states citizens and lawful permanent residents detained or imprisoned in ,venezuela as of the date on which the report is submitted4 7d7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #dab4 ,sense of ,congress on priority of fentanyl in ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework ,it is the sense of ,congress that the trafficking of illicit fentanyl1 including precursor chemicals and manufacturing equipment associated with illicit fentanyl production and organizations that traffic or finance the trafficking of illicit fentanyl1 originating from the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,mexico should be among the highest priorities in the ,national ,intelligence ,priorities ,framework of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,v ,matters pertaining to ,united ,states economic and emerging technology competition with ,united ,states adversaries ,a ,general matters #eja4 ,assignment of detailees from intelligence community to ,department of ,commerce 7a7 ,authority ,in order to better facilitate the sharing of actionable intelligence on foreign adversary intent1 capabilities1 threats1 and operations that pose a threat to the interests or security of the ,united ,states1 particularly as they relate to the procurement1 development1 and use of dual-use and emerging technologies1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may assign or facilitate the assignment of members from across the intelligence community to serve as detailees to the ,bureau of ,industry and ,security of the ,department of ,commerce4 7b7 ,assignment ,detailees assigned pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be drawn from such elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce4 7c7 ,expertise ,the ,director shall ensure that detailees assigned pursuant to subsection 7a7 have subject matter expertise on countries of concern1 including ,china1 ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 and ,russia1 as well as functional areas such as illicit procurement1 counterproliferation1 emerging and foundational technology1 economic and financial intelligence1 information and communications technology systems1 supply chain vulnerability1 and counterintelligence4 7d7 ,duty credit ,the detail of an employee of the intelligence community to the ,department of ,commerce under subsection 7a7 shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege4 ,b ,next-generation energy1 biotechnology1 and artificial intelligence #eaa4 ,expanded annual assessment of economic and technological capabilities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,section #fejc7;c77#c7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,a detailed assessment1 prepared in consultation with all elements of the working group-- 7i7 of the investments made by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in-- 7,i7 artificial intelligence2 7,,ii7 next-generation energy technologies1 especially small modular reactors and advanced batteries2 and 7,,iii7 biotechnology2 and 7ii7 that identifies-- 7,i7 competitive practices of the ,people's ,republic of ,china relating to the technologies described in clause 7i72 7,,ii7 opportunities to counter the practices described in subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 countries the ,people's ,republic of ,china is targeting for exports of civil nuclear technology2 7,,iv7 countries best positioned to utilize civil nuclear technologies from the ,united ,states in order to facilitate the commercial export of those technologies2 7,v7 ,united ,states vulnerabilities in the supply chain of these technologies2 and 7,,vi7 opportunities to counter the export by the ,people's ,republic of ,china of civil nuclear technologies globally4 7,j7 ,an identification and assessment of any unmet resource or authority needs of the working group that affect the ability of the working group to carry out this section4 4 #eab4 ,assessment of using civil nuclear energy for intelligence community capabilities 7a7 ,assessment required ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in consultation with the heads of such other elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 conduct an assessment of capabilities identified by the ,intelligence ,community ,continuity ,program established pursuant to section ,e7#c7 of ,intelligence ,community ,directive #aah1 or any successor directive1 or such other intelligence community facilities or intelligence community capabilities as may be determined by the ,director to be critical to ,united ,states national security1 that have unique energy needs-- 7#a7 to ascertain the feasibility and advisability of using civil nuclear reactors to meet such needs2 and 7#b7 to identify such additional resources1 technologies1 infrastructure1 or authorities needed1 or other potential obstacles1 to commence use of a nuclear reactor to meet such needs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report1 which may be in classified form1 on the findings of the ,director with respect to the assessment conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 #eac4 ,policies established by ,director of ,national ,intelligence for artificial intelligence capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,section #fgjb of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccdm7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following3 7b7 ,policies 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out subsection 7a77#a71 not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and such other officials as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines appropriate1 shall establish the policies described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,policies described ,the policies described in this paragraph are policies for the acquisition1 adoption1 development1 use1 coordination1 and maintenance of artificial intelligence capabilities that-- 7,a7 establish a lexicon relating to the use of machine learning and artificial intelligence developed or acquired by elements of the intelligence community2 7,b7 establish guidelines for evaluating the performance of models developed or acquired by elements of the intelligence community1 such as by-- 7i7 specifying conditions for the continuous monitoring of artificial intelligence capabilities for performance1 including the conditions for retraining or retiring models based on performance2 7ii7 documenting performance objectives1 including specifying how performance objectives shall be developed and contractually enforced for capabilities procured from third parties2 7iii7 specifying the manner in which models should be audited1 as necessary1 including the types of documentation that should be provided to any auditor2 and 7iv7 specifying conditions under which models used by elements of the intelligence community should be subject to testing and evaluation for vulnerabilities to techniques meant to undermine the availability1 integrity1 or privacy of an artificial intelligence capability2 7,c7 establish guidelines for tracking dependencies in adjacent systems1 capabilities1 or processes impacted by the retraining or sunsetting of any model described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 establish documentation requirements for capabilities procured from third parties1 aligning such requirements1 as necessary1 with existing documentation requirements applicable to capabilities developed by elements of the intelligence community2 7,e7 establish standards for the documentation of imputed1 augmented1 or synthetic data used to train any model developed1 procured1 or used by an element of the intelligence community2 and 7,f7 provide guidance on the acquisition and usage of models that have previously been trained by a third party for subsequent modification and usage by such an element4 7#c7 ,policy review and revision ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall periodically review and revise each policy established under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #fgab7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd note7 is amended by striking section #fgjb7;b7 and inserting section #fgjb7;c74 ,,vi ,whistleblower matters #fja4 ,submittal to ,congress of complaints and information by whistleblowers in the intelligence community 7a7 ,amendments to chapter #d of title #e 7#a7 ,appointment of security officers ,section #daf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,appointment of security officers ,each ,inspector ,general under this section1 including the designees of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7b77#c71 shall appoint within their offices security officers to provide1 on a permanent basis1 confidential1 security-related guidance and direction to employees and contractors described in subsection 7b77#a7 who intend to report to ,congress complaints or information1 so that such employees and contractors can obtain direction on how to report to ,congress in accordance with appropriate security practices4 4 7#b7 ,procedures ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or any other committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives after either or both of the intelligence committees2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the employee may contact an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction directly as described in paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection or in subsection 7b77#d7 only if the employee-- 7i7 before making such a contact1 furnishes to the head of the establishment1 through the ,inspector ,general 7or designee71 a statement of the employee's complaint or information and notice of the employee's intent to contact an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives directly2 and 7ii7 7,i7 obtains and follows1 from the head of the establishment1 through the ,inspector ,general 7or designee71 procedural direction on how to contact an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives in accordance with appropriate security practices2 or 7,,ii7 obtains and follows such procedural direction from the applicable security officer appointed under subsection 7i74 7,b7 ,lack of procedural direction ,if an employee seeks procedural direction under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 and does not receive such procedural direction within #cj days1 or receives insufficient direction to report to ,congress a complaint or information1 the employee may contact an intelligence committee or any other committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives directly without obtaining or following the procedural direction otherwise required under such subparagraph4 2 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,committee members and staff ,an employee of an element of the intelligence community who intends to report to ,congress a complaint or information may report such complaint or information to the ,chairman and ,vice ,chairman or ,ranking ,member1 as the case may be1 of an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 a nonpartisan member of the committee staff designated for purposes of receiving complaints or information under this section1 or a member of the majority staff and a member of the minority staff of the committee4 4 7#c7 ,clarification of right to report directly to ,congress ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,clarification of right to report directly to ,congress ,subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7e71 an employee of an element of the intelligence community who intends to report to ,congress a complaint or information may report such complaint or information directly to ,congress4 4 7b7 ,amendments to ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#a7 ,appointment of security officers ,section #ajc;,h7j7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7;j77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the ,inspector ,general shall appoint within the ,office of the ,inspector ,general security officers as required by section #daf7;i7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7#b7 ,procedures ,subparagraph 7,d7 of section #ajc;,h7k77#e7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7k77#e77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or any other committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives after either or both of the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 7,i7 ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 an employee may contact a congressional intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction directly as described in clause 7i7 only if the employee-- 7aa7 before making such a contact1 furnishes to the ,director1 through the ,inspector ,general1 a statement of the employee's complaint or information and notice of the employee's intent to contact a congressional intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives directly2 and 7bb7 7,,aa7 obtains and follows1 from the ,director1 through the ,inspector ,general1 procedural direction on how to contact a congressional intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives in accordance with appropriate security practices2 or 7,,bb7 obtains and follows such procedural direction from the applicable security officer appointed under section #daf7;i7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,,ii7 ,if an employee seeks procedural direction under subclause 7,i77bb7 and does not receive such procedural direction within #cj days1 or receives insufficient direction to report to ,congress a complaint or information1 the employee may contact a congressional intelligence committee or any other committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives directly without obtaining or following the procedural direction otherwise required under such subclause4 2 7,c7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,d7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,an employee of an element of the intelligence community who intends to report to ,congress a complaint or information may report such complaint or information to the ,chairman and ,vice ,chairman or ,ranking ,member1 as the case may be1 of a congressional intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 a nonpartisan member of the committee staff designated for purposes of receiving complaints or information under this section1 or a member of the majority staff and a member of the minority staff of the committee4 4 7#c7 ,clarification of right to report directly to ,congress ,subparagraph 7,a7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 7i7 before ,an employee of2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,d71 an employee of an element of the intelligence community who intends to report to ,congress a complaint or information may report such complaint or information directly to ,congress1 regardless of whether the complaint or information is with respect to an urgent concern-- 7,i7 in lieu of reporting such complaint or information under clause 7i72 or 7,,ii7 in addition to reporting such complaint or information under clause 7i74 4 7c7 ,amendments to the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#a7 ,appointment of security officers ,section #ag7;d77#e7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceag7;d77#e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,the ,inspector ,general shall appoint within the ,office of the ,inspector ,general security officers as required by section #daf7;i7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 7#b7 ,procedures ,subparagraph 7,d7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or any other committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives after either or both of the intelligence committees2 7,b7 by amending clause 7ii7 to read as follows3 7ii7 7,i7 ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 an employee may contact an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction directly as described in clause 7i7 only if the employee-- 7aa7 before making such a contact1 furnishes to the ,director1 through the ,inspector ,general1 a statement of the employee's complaint or information and notice of the employee's intent to contact an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives directly2 and 7bb7 7,,aa7 obtains and follows1 from the ,director1 through the ,inspector ,general1 procedural direction on how to contact an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives in accordance with appropriate security practices2 or 7,,bb7 obtains and follows such procedural direction from the applicable security officer appointed under section #daf7;i7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,,ii7 ,if an employee seeks procedural direction under subclause 7,i77bb7 and does not receive such procedural direction within #cj days1 or receives insufficient direction to report to ,congress a complaint or information1 the employee may contact an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives directly without obtaining or following the procedural direction otherwise required under such subclause4 2 7,c7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7,d7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 ,an employee of the ,agency who intends to report to ,congress a complaint or information may report such complaint or information to the ,chairman and ,vice ,chairman or ,ranking ,member1 as the case may be1 of an intelligence committee or another committee of jurisdiction of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 a nonpartisan member of the committee staff designated for purposes of receiving complaints or information under this section1 or a member of the majority staff and a member of the minority staff of the committee4 4 7#c7 ,clarification of right to report directly to congress ,subparagraph 7,a7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 7i7 before ,an employee of2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,subject to clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,d71 an employee of the ,agency who intends to report to ,congress a complaint or information may report such complaint or information directly to ,congress1 regardless of whether the complaint or information is with respect to an urgent concern-- 7,i7 in lieu of reporting such complaint or information under clause 7i72 or 7,,ii7 in addition to reporting such complaint or information under clause 7i74 4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section or an amendment made by this section shall be construed to revoke or diminish any right of an individual provided by section #bcjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #fjb4 ,prohibition against disclosure of whistleblower identity as reprisal against whistleblower disclosure by employees and contractors in intelligence community 7a7 ,in general ,section #aajd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c7 of such section-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,i71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,k72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following3 7,j7 a knowing and willful disclosure revealing the identity or other personally identifiable information of an employee or contractor employee so as to identify the employee or contractor employee as an employee or contractor employee who has made a lawful disclosure described in subsection 7b7 or 7c72 or 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,personnel actions involving disclosure of whistleblower identity ,a personnel action described in subsection 7a77#c77;,j7 shall not be considered to be in violation of subsection 7b7 or 7c7 under the following circumstances3 7#a7 ,the personnel action was taken with the express consent of the employee or contractor employee4 7#b7 ,an ,inspector ,general with oversight responsibility for a covered intelligence community element determines that-- 7,a7 the personnel action was unavoidable under section #ajc;,h7g77#c77;,a7 of this ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc7;g77#c77;,a771 section #ag7;e77#c77;,a7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceag7;e77#c77;,a771 section #djg7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #dbj7;b77#b77;,b7 of such title2 7,b7 the personnel action was made to an official of the ,department of ,justice responsible for determining whether a prosecution should be undertaken2 or 7,c7 the personnel action was required by statute or an order from a court of competent jurisdiction4 4 7b7 ,applicability to detailees ,subsection 7a7 of section #aajd of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,employee ,the term employee1 with respect to an agency or a covered intelligence community element1 includes an individual who has been detailed to such agency or covered intelligence community element4 4 7c7 ,harmonization of enforcement ,subsection 7g7 of such section1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#b7 of this section1 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 the ,president shall provide for the enforcement of this section4 7#b7 ,harmonization with other enforcement ,to the fullest extent possible1 the ,president shall provide for enforcement of this section in a manner that is consistent with the enforcement of section #bcjb7;b77#h7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 especially with respect to policies and procedures used to adjudicate alleged violations of such section4 4 #fjc4 ,establishing process parity for adverse security clearance and access determinations ,subparagraph 7,c7 of section #cjja7;j77#d7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;j77#d77 is amended to read as follows3 7,c7 ,contributing factor 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7iii71 in determining whether the adverse security clearance or access determination violated paragraph 7#a71 the agency shall find that paragraph 7#a7 was violated if the individual has demonstrated that a disclosure described in paragraph 7#a7 was a contributing factor in the adverse security clearance or access determination taken against the individual4 7ii7 ,circumstantial evidence ,an individual under clause 7i7 may demonstrate that the disclosure was a contributing factor in the adverse security clearance or access determination taken against the individual through circumstantial evidence1 such as evidence that-- 7,i7 the official making the determination knew of the disclosure2 and 7,,ii7 the determination occurred within a period such that a reasonable person could conclude that the disclosure was a contributing factor in the determination4 7iii7 ,defense ,in determining whether the adverse security clearance or access determination violated paragraph 7#a71 the agency shall not find that paragraph 7#a7 was violated if1 after a finding that a disclosure was a contributing factor1 the agency demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that it would have made the same security clearance or access determination in the absence of such disclosure4 4 #fjd4 ,elimination of cap on compensatory damages for retaliatory revocation of security clearances and access determinations ,section #cjja7;j77#d77;,b7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;j77#d77;,b77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking not to exceed #cjj1jjj4 #fje4 ,modification and repeal of reporting requirements 7a7 ,modification of frequency of whistleblower notifications to ,inspector ,general of the ,intelligence ,community ,section #eccd7;a7 of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcc note7 is amended by striking in real time and inserting monthly4 7b7 ,repeal of requirement for ,inspectors ,general reviews of enhanced personnel security programs 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aajja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,technical corrections ,subsection 7d7 of section #aajja of such title1 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77;,b71 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period4 ,,vii ,classification reform ,a ,classification ,reform ,act of #bjbc #gja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,classification ,reform ,act of #bjbc4 #gjb4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency means any ,executive agency as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 any military department as defined in section #ajb of such title1 and any other entity in the executive branch of the ,federal ,government that comes into the possession of classified information4 7#b7 ,classify1 classified1 classification ,the terms classify1 classified1 and classification refer to the process by which information is determined to require protection from unauthorized disclosure pursuant to ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or previous and successor executive orders or similar directives1 or section #gjc in order to protect the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,classified information ,the term classified information means information that has been classified under ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or previous and successor executive orders or similar directives1 or section #gjc4 7#d7 ,declassify1 declassified1 declassification ,the terms declassify1 declassified1 and declassification refer to the process by which information that has been classified is determined to no longer require protection from unauthorized disclosure pursuant to ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or previous and successor executive orders or similar directives1 or section #gjc4 7#e7 ,information ,the term information means any knowledge that can be communicated1 or documentary material1 regardless of its physical form or characteristics1 that is owned by1 is produced by or for1 or is under the control of the ,united ,states ,government4 #gjc4 ,classification and declassification of information 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may1 in accordance with this section1 protect from unauthorized disclosure any information owned by1 produced by or for1 or under the control of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government when there is a demonstrable need to do so in order to protect the national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,establishment of standards and procedures for classification and declassification 7#a7 ,governmentwide procedures 7,a7 ,classification ,the ,president shall1 to the extent necessary1 establish categories of information that may be classified and procedures for classifying information under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,declassification ,at the same time the ,president establishes categories and procedures under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,president shall establish procedures for declassifying information that was previously classified4 7,c7 ,minimum requirements ,the procedures established pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 shall-- 7i7 provide that information may be classified under this section1 and may remain classified under this section1 only if the harm to national security that might reasonably be expected from disclosure of such information outweighs the public interest in disclosure of such information2 7ii7 establish standards and criteria for the classification of information2 7iii7 establish standards1 criteria1 and timelines for the declassification of information classified under this section2 7iv7 provide for the automatic declassification of classified records with permanent historical value2 7v7 provide for the timely review of materials submitted for pre-publication2 7vi7 narrow the criteria for classification set forth under section #a4d of ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7vii7 narrow the exemptions from automatic declassification set forth under section #c4c7;b7 of ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7viii7 provide a clear and specific definition of harm to national security as it pertains to clause 7i72 and 7ix7 provide a clear and specific definition of intelligence sources and methods as it pertains to the categories and procedures under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,agency standards and procedures 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of each agency shall establish a single set of consolidated standards and procedures to permit such agency to classify and declassify information created by such agency in accordance with the categories and procedures established by the ,president under this section and otherwise to carry out this section4 7,b7 ,submittal to ,congress ,each agency head shall submit to ,congress the standards and procedures established by such agency head under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,conforming amendment to ,,foia ,section #eeb7;b77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 7,a7 specifically authorized to be classified under section #gjc of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd1 or specifically authorized under criteria established by an ,executive order to be kept secret in the interest of national security2 and 7,b7 are in fact properly classified pursuant to that section or ,executive order2 4 7d7 ,effective date 7#a7 ,in general ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,relation to ,presidential directives ,presidential directives regarding classifying1 safeguarding1 and declassifying national security information1 including ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or successor order1 in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 as well as procedures issued pursuant to such ,presidential directives1 shall remain in effect until superseded by procedures issues pursuant to subsection 7b74 #gjd4 ,transparency officers 7a7 ,designation ,the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the head of any other department1 agency1 or element of the executive branch of the ,federal ,government determined by the ,privacy and ,civil ,liberties ,oversight ,board established by section #ajfa of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ee7 to be appropriate for coverage under this section1 shall each designate at least #a senior officer to serve as the principal advisor to assist such head of a department1 agency1 or element and other officials of the department1 agency1 or element of the head in identifying records of significant public interest and prioritizing appropriate review of such records in order to facilitate the public disclosure of such records in redacted or unredacted form4 7b7 ,determining public interest in disclosure ,in assisting the head of a department1 agency1 or element and other officials of such department1 agency1 or element in identifying records of significant public interest under subsection 7a71 the senior officer designated by the head under such subsection shall consider whether-- 7#a7 or not disclosure of the information would better enable ,united ,states citizens to hold ,federal ,government officials accountable for their actions and policies2 7#b7 or not disclosure of the information would assist the ,united ,states criminal justice system in holding persons responsible for criminal acts or acts contrary to the ,constitution2 7#c7 or not disclosure of the information would assist ,congress or any committee or subcommittee thereof1 in carrying out its oversight responsibilities with regard to the executive branch of the ,federal ,government or in adequately informing itself of executive branch policies and activities in order to carry out its legislative responsibilities2 7#d7 the disclosure of the information would assist ,congress or the public in understanding the interpretation of the ,federal ,government of a provision of law1 including ,federal regulations1 ,presidential directives1 statutes1 case law1 and the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 or 7#e7 or not disclosure of the information would bring about any other significant benefit1 including an increase in public awareness or understanding of ,government activities or an enhancement of ,federal ,government efficiency4 7c7 ,periodic reports 7#a7 ,in general ,each senior officer designated under subsection 7a7 shall periodically1 but not less frequently than annually1 submit a report on the activities of the officer1 including the documents determined to be in the public interest for disclosure under subsection 7b71 to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the head of the department1 agency1 or element of the senior officer4 7#b7 ,form ,each report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted1 to the greatest extent possible1 in unclassified form1 with a classified annex as may be necessary4 ,b ,sensible ,classification ,act of #bjbc #gaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,sensible ,classification ,act of #bjbc4 #gab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given the term ,executive agency in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,classification ,the term classification means the act or process by which information is determined to be classified information4 7#c7 ,classified information ,the term classified information means information that has been determined pursuant to ,executive ,order #abieh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or successor order1 to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and is marked to indicate its classified status when in documentary form4 7#d7 ,declassification ,the term declassification means the authorized change in the status of information from classified information to unclassified information4 7#e7 ,document ,the term document means any recorded information1 regardless of the nature of the medium or the method or circumstances of recording4 7#f7 ,downgrade ,the term downgrade means a determination by a declassification authority that information classified and safeguarded at a specified level shall be classified and safeguarded at a lower level4 7#g7 ,information ,the term information means any knowledge that can be communicated or documentary material1 regardless of its physical form or characteristics1 that is owned by1 is produced by or for1 or is under the control of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#h7 ,originate1 originating1 and originated ,the term originate1 originating1 and originated1 with respect to classified information and an authority1 means the authority that classified the information in the first instance4 7#i7 ,records ,the term records means the records of an agency and ,presidential papers or ,presidential records1 as those terms are defined in title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code1 including those created or maintained by a government contractor1 licensee1 certificate holder1 or grantee that are subject to the sponsoring agency's control under the terms of the contract1 license1 certificate1 or grant4 7#aj7 ,security clearance ,the term security clearance means an authorization to access classified information4 7#aa7 ,unauthorized disclosure ,the term unauthorized disclosure means a communication or physical transfer of classified information to an unauthorized recipient4 7#ab7 ,unclassified information ,the term unclassified information means information that is not classified information4 #gac4 ,findings and sense of the ,senate 7a7 ,findings ,the ,senate makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,according to a report released by the ,office of the ,director of ,intelligence in #bjbj titled ,fiscal ,year #bjai ,annual ,report on ,security ,clearance ,determinations1 more than #d1jjj1jjj individuals have been granted eligibility for a security clearance4 7#b7 ,at least #a1cjj1jjj of such individuals have been granted access to information classified at the ,top ,secret level4 7b7 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that-- 7#a7 the classification system of the ,federal ,government is in urgent need of reform2 7#b7 the number of people with access to classified information is exceedingly high and must be justified or reduced2 7#c7 reforms are necessary to reestablish trust between the ,federal ,government and the people of the ,united ,states2 and 7#d7 classification should be limited to the minimum necessary to protect national security while balancing the public's interest in disclosure4 #gad4 ,classification authority 7a7 ,in general ,the authority to classify information originally may be exercised only by-- 7#a7 the ,president and1 in the performance of executive duties1 the ,vice ,president2 7#b7 the head of an agency or an official of any agency authorized by the ,president pursuant to a designation of such authority in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#c7 an official of the ,federal ,government to whom authority to classify information originally has been delegated pursuant to subsection 7c74 7b7 ,scope of authority ,an individual authorized by this section to classify information originally at a specified level may also classify the information originally at a lower level4 7c7 ,delegation of original classification authority ,an official of the ,federal ,government may be delegated original classification authority subject to the following3 7#a7 ,delegation of original classification authority shall be limited to the minimum required to administer this section4 ,agency heads shall be responsible for ensuring that designated subordinate officials have a demonstrable and continuing need to exercise this authority4 7#b7 ,authority to originally classify information at the level designated as ,top ,secret may be delegated only by the ,president1 in the performance of executive duties1 the ,vice ,president1 or an agency head or official designated pursuant to subsection 7a77#b74 7#c7 ,authority to originally classify information at the level designated as ,secret or ,confidential may be delegated only by the ,president1 in the performance of executive duties1 the ,vice ,president1 or an agency head or official designated pursuant to subsection 7a77#b71 or the senior agency official described in section #e4d7;d7 of ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or successor order1 provided that official has been delegated ,top ,secret original classification authority by the agency head4 7#d7 ,each delegation of original classification authority shall be in writing and the authority shall not be redelegated except as provided by paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 ,each delegation shall identify the official by name or position title4 7d7 ,training required 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual may not be delegated original classification authority under this section unless the individual has first received training described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,training described ,training described in this paragraph is training on original classification that includes instruction on the proper safeguarding of classified information and of the criminal1 civil1 and administrative sanctions that may be brought against an individual who fails to protect classified information from unauthorized disclosure4 7e7 ,exceptional cases 7#a7 ,in general ,when an employee1 contractor1 licensee1 certificate holder1 or grantee of an agency who does not have original classification authority originates information believed by that employee1 contractor1 licensee1 certificate holder1 or grantee to require classification1 the information shall be protected in a manner consistent with ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or successor order4 7#b7 ,transmittal ,an employee1 contractor1 licensee1 certificate holder1 or grantee described in paragraph 7#a71 who originates information described in such paragraph1 shall promptly transmit such information to-- 7,a7 the agency that has appropriate subject matter interest and classification authority with respect to this information2 or 7,b7 if it is not clear which agency has appropriate subject matter interest and classification authority with respect to the information1 the ,director of the ,information ,security ,oversight ,office4 7#c7 ,agency decisions ,an agency that receives information pursuant to paragraph 7#b77;,a7 or 7#d7 shall decide within #cj days whether to classify this information4 7#d7 ,information ,security ,oversight ,office action ,if the ,director of the ,information ,security ,oversight ,office receives information under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,director shall determine the agency having appropriate subject matter interest and classification authority and forward the information1 with appropriate recommendations1 to that agency for a classification determination4 #gae4 ,promoting efficient declassification review 7a7 ,in general ,whenever an agency is processing a request pursuant to section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,freedom of ,information ,act7 or the mandatory declassification review provisions of ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or successor order1 and identifies responsive classified records that are more than #be years of age as of ,december #ca of the year in which the request is received1 the head of the agency shall review the record and process the record for declassification and release by the ,national ,declassification ,center of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration4 7b7 ,application ,subsection 7a7 shall apply-- 7#a7 regardless of whether or not the record described in such subsection is in the legal custody of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration2 and 7#b7 without regard for any other provisions of law or existing agreements or practices between agencies4 #gaf4 ,training to promote sensible classification 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,over-classification ,the term over-classification means classification at a level that exceeds the minimum level of classification that is sufficient to protect the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,sensible classification ,the term sensible classification means classification at a level that is the minimum level of classification that is sufficient to protect the national security of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,training required ,each head of an agency with classification authority shall conduct training for employees of the agency with classification authority to discourage over-classification and to promote sensible classification4 #gag4 ,improvements to ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board ,section #gjc of the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act of #bjjj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,a member of the ,board whose term has expired may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and sworn in4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,any employee2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 7,a7 ,in addition to any employees detailed to the ,board under paragraph 7#a71 the ,board may hire not more than #ab staff members4 7,b7 ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out subparagraph 7,a7 such sums as are necessary for fiscal year #bjbd and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #gah4 ,implementation of technology for classification and declassification 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,office of ,electronic ,government 7in this section referred to as the ,administrator7 shall1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board1 the ,director of the ,information ,security ,oversight ,office1 and the head of the ,national ,declassification ,center of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration-- 7#a7 research a technology-based solution-- 7,a7 utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence to support efficient and effective systems for classification and declassification2 and 7,b7 to be implemented on an interoperable and federated basis across the ,federal ,government2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,president a recommendation regarding a technology-based solution described in paragraph 7#a7 that should be adopted by the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,staff ,the ,administrator may hire sufficient staff to carry out subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #edj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a classified report on the technology-based solution recommended by the ,administrator under subsection 7a77#b7 and the ,president's decision regarding its adoption4 #gai4 ,studies and recommendations on necessity of security clearances 7a7 ,agency studies on necessity of security clearances 7#a7 ,studies required ,the head of each agency that grants security clearances to personnel of such agency shall conduct a study on the necessity of such clearances4 7#b7 ,reports required 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of an agency that conducts a study under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit to ,congress a report on the findings of the agency head with respect to such study1 which the agency head may classify as appropriate4 7,b7 ,required elements ,each report submitted by the head of an agency under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 for such agency1 the following3 7i7 ,the number of personnel eligible for access to information up to the ,top ,secret level4 7ii7 ,the number of personnel eligible for access to information up to the ,secret level4 7iii7 ,information on any reduction in the number of personnel eligible for access to classified information based on the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7iv7 ,a description of how the agency head will ensure that the number of security clearances granted by such agency will be kept to the minimum required for the conduct of agency functions1 commensurate with the size1 needs1 and mission of the agency4 7#c7 ,industry ,this subsection shall apply to the ,secretary of ,defense in the ,secretary's capacity as the ,executive ,agent for the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program1 and the ,secretary shall treat contractors1 licensees1 and grantees as personnel of the ,department of ,defense for purposes of the studies and reports required by this subsection4 7b7 ,director of ,national ,intelligence review of sensitive compartmented information ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall-- 7#a7 review the number of personnel eligible for access to sensitive compartmented information2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on how the ,director will ensure that the number of such personnel is limited to the minimum required4 7c7 ,agency review of special access programs ,each head of an agency who is authorized to establish a special access program by ,executive ,order #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to classified national security information71 or successor order1 shall-- 7#a7 review the number of personnel of the agency eligible for access to such special access programs2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on how the agency head will ensure that the number of such personnel is limited to the minimum required4 7d7 ,secretary of ,energy review of ,q and ,l clearances ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7#a7 review the number of personnel of the ,department of ,energy granted ,q and ,l access2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on how the ,secretary will ensure that the number of such personnel is limited to the minimum required 7e7 ,independent reviews ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which a study is completed under subsection 7a7 or a review is completed under subsections 7b7 through 7d71 the ,director of the ,information ,security ,oversight ,office of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,board shall each review the study or review1 as the case may be4 ,,viii ,security clearance and trusted workforce #hja4 ,review of shared information technology services for personnel vetting 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a review of the extent to which the intelligence community can use information technology services shared among the intelligence community for purposes of personnel vetting1 including with respect to human resources1 suitability1 and security4 #hjb4 ,timeliness standard for rendering determinations of trust for personnel vetting 7a7 ,timeliness standard 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall1 acting through the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent1 establish and publish in such public venue as the ,president considers appropriate1 new timeliness performance standards for processing personnel vetting trust determinations in accordance with the ,federal personnel vetting performance management standards4 7#b7 ,quinquennial reviews ,not less frequently than once every #e years1 the ,president shall1 acting through the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent-- 7,a7 review the standards established pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 pursuant to such review-- 7i7 update such standards as the ,president considers appropriate2 and 7ii7 publish in the ,federal ,register such updates as may be made pursuant to clause 7i74 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #cjja of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7 is amended by striking subsection 7g74 7b7 ,quarterly reports on implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,security ,executive ,agent and the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent shall jointly make available to the public a quarterly report on the compliance of ,executive agencies 7as defined in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 with the standards established pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,disaggregation ,each report made available pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall disaggregate1 to the greatest extent practicable1 data by appropriate category of personnel risk and between ,government and contractor personnel4 7c7 ,complementary standards for intelligence community ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may1 in consultation with the ,security1 ,suitability1 and ,credentialing ,performance ,accountability ,council established pursuant to ,executive ,order #acdfg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note2 relating to reforming processes related to suitability for ,government employment1 fitness for contractor employees1 and eligibility for access to classified national security information7 establish for the intelligence community standards complementary to those established pursuant to subsection 7a74 #hjc4 ,annual report on personnel vetting trust determinations 7a7 ,definition of personnel vetting trust determination ,in this section1 the term personnel vetting trust determination means any determination made by an executive branch agency as to whether an individual can be trusted to perform job functions or to be granted access necessary for a position4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #cj1 #bjbd1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting as the ,security ,executive ,agent1 and the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 acting as the ,suitability and ,credentialing ,executive ,agent1 in coordination with the ,security1 ,suitability1 and ,credentialing ,performance ,accountability ,council1 shall jointly make available to the public a report on specific types of personnel vetting trust determinations made during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is made available1 disaggregated1 to the greatest extent possible1 by the following3 7#a7 ,determinations of eligibility for national security-sensitive positions1 separately noting-- 7,a7 the number of individuals granted access to national security information2 and 7,b7 the number of individuals determined to be eligible for but not granted access to national security information4 7#b7 ,determinations of suitability or fitness for a public trust position4 7#c7 ,status as a ,government employee1 a contractor employee1 or other category4 7c7 ,elimination of report requirement ,section #cjja of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7 is amended by striking subsection 7h74 #hjd4 ,survey to assess strengths and weaknesses of ,trusted ,workforce #b4j ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and once every #b years thereafter until #bjbi1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall administer a survey to such sample of ,federal agencies1 ,federal contractors1 and other persons that require security clearances to access classified information as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate to assess-- 7#a7 the strengths and weaknesses of the implementation of the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative2 and 7#b7 the effectiveness of vetting ,federal personnel while managing risk during the onboarding of such personnel4 #hje4 ,prohibition on denial of eligibility for access to classified information solely because of past use of cannabis 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cannabis ,the term cannabis has the meaning given the term marihuana in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 7#b7 ,eligibility for access to classified information ,the term eligibility for access to classified information has the meaning given the term in the procedures established pursuant to section #hja7;a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa7;a774 7b7 ,prohibition ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the head of an element of the intelligence community may not make a determination to deny eligibility for access to classified information to an individual based solely on the use of cannabis by the individual prior to the submission of the application for a security clearance by the individual4 ,,ix ,anomalous health incidents #ija4 ,improved funding flexibility for payments made by the ,central ,intelligence ,agency for qualifying injuries to the brain ,section #ai;,a7d7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceai;b7d77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,payment under paragraph 7#b7 in a fiscal year may be made using any funds-- 7i7 appropriated in advance specifically for payments under such paragraph2 or 7ii7 reprogrammed in accordance with section #ejd of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjid74 7,b7 ,budget ,for each fiscal year1 the ,director shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president for that fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 an estimate of the funds required in that fiscal year to make payments under paragraph 7#b74 4 #ijb4 ,clarification of requirements to seek certain benefits relating to injuries to the brain 7a7 ,in general ,section #ai;,a7d77#e7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceai;b7d77#e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,payments made and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,payments made 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,relation to certain ,federal workers compensation laws ,without regard to the requirements in sections 7b7 and 7c71 covered employees need not first seek benefits provided under chapter #ha of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to be eligible solely for payment authorized under paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall-- 7#a7 revise applicable regulations to conform with the amendment made by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives copies of such regulations1 as revised pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 #ijc4 ,intelligence community implementation of ,,havana ,act of #bjba authorities 7a7 ,regulations ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of an element of the intelligence community that has not already done so shall-- 7#a7 issue regulations and procedures to implement the authorities provided by section #ai;,a7d7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceai;b7d77 and section #ija7;i7 of title ,,ix of division ,j of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhj;b7i77 to provide payments under such sections1 to the degree that such authorities are applicable to the head of the element2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional intelligence1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives committees copies of such regulations4 7b7 ,reporting ,not later than #baj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of an element of the intelligence community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on-- 7#a7 the estimated number of individuals associated with their element that may be eligible for payment under the authorities described in subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 an estimate of the obligation that the head of the intelligence community element expects to incur in fiscal year #bjbe as a result of establishing the regulations pursuant to subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#c7 any perceived barriers or concerns in implementing such authorities4 7c7 ,alternative reporting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of an element of the intelligence community 7other than the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency7 who believes that the authorities described in subsection 7a77#a7 are not currently relevant for individuals associated with their element1 or who are not otherwise in position to issue the regulations and procedures required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall provide written and detailed justification to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives to explain this position4 #ijd4 ,report and briefing on ,central ,intelligence ,agency handling of anomalous health incidents 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#b7 ,qualifying injury ,the term qualifying injury has the meaning given such term in section #ai;,a7d77#a7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceai;b7d77#a774 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on the handling of anomalous health incidents by the ,agency4 7c7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,,havana ,act implementation 7,a7 ,an explanation of how the ,agency determines whether a reported anomalous health incident resulted in a qualifying injury or a qualifying injury to the brain4 7,b7 ,the number of participants of the ,expanded ,care ,program of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency who-- 7i7 have a certified qualifying injury or a certified qualifying injury to the brain2 and 7ii7 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 applied to the ,expanded ,care ,program due to a reported anomalous health incident4 7,c7 ,a comparison of the number of anomalous health incidents reported by applicants to the ,expanded ,care ,program that occurred in the ,united ,states and that occurred in a foreign country4 7,d7 ,the specific reason each applicant was approved or denied for payment under the ,expanded ,care ,program4 7,e7 ,the number of applicants who were initially denied payment but were later approved on appeal4 7,f7 ,the average length of time1 from the time of application1 for an applicant to receive a determination from the ,expanded ,care ,program1 aggregated by qualifying injuries and qualifying injuries to the brain4 7#b7 ,priority cases 7,a7 ,a detailed list of priority cases of anomalous health incidents1 including1 for each incident1 locations1 dates1 times1 and circumstances4 7,b7 ,for each priority case listed in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 a detailed explanation of each credible alternative explanation that the ,agency assigned to the incident1 including-- 7i7 how the incident was discovered2 7ii7 how the incident was assigned within the ,agency2 and 7iii7 whether an individual affected by the incident is provided an opportunity to appeal the credible alternative explanation4 7,c7 ,for each priority case of an anomalous health incident determined to be largely consistent with the definition of anomalous health incident established by the ,national ,academy of ,sciences and for which the ,agency does not have a credible alternative explanation1 a detailed description of such case4 7#c7 ,anomalous health incident sensors 7,a7 ,a list of all types of sensors that the ,agency has developed or deployed with respect to reports of anomalous health incidents1 including1 for each type of sensor1 the deployment location1 the date and the duration of the employment of such type of sensor1 and1 if applicable1 the reason for removal4 7,b7 ,a list of entities to which the ,agency has provided unrestricted access to data associated with anomalous health incidents4 7,c7 ,a list of requests for support the ,agency has received from elements of the ,federal ,government regarding sensor development1 testing1 or deployment1 and a description of the support provided in each case4 7,d7 ,a description of all emitter signatures obtained by sensors associated with anomalous health incidents in ,agency holdings since #bjaf1 including-- 7i7 the identification of any of such emitters that the ,agency prioritizes as a threat2 and 7ii7 an explanation of such prioritization4 7d7 ,additional submissions ,concurrent with the submission of the report required by subsection 7b71 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a template of each form required to apply for the ,expanded ,care ,program1 including with respect to payments for a qualifying injury or a qualifying injury to the brain2 7#b7 copies of internal guidance used by the ,agency to adjudicate claims for the ,expanded ,care ,program1 including with respect to payments for a qualifying injury to the brain2 7#c7 the case file of each applicant to the ,expanded ,care ,program who applied due to a reported anomalous health incident1 including supporting medical documentation1 with name and other identifying information redacted2 7#d7 copies of all informational and instructional materials provided to employees of and other individuals affiliated with the ,agency with respect to applying for the ,expanded ,care ,program2 and 7#e7 copies of ,agency guidance provided to employees of and other individuals affiliated with the ,agency with respect to reporting and responding to a suspected anomalous health incident1 and the roles and responsibilities of each element of the ,agency tasked with responding to a report of an anomalous health incident4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency shall brief the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives on the report4 ,x ,election security #ajja4 ,strengthening ,election ,cybersecurity to ,uphold ,respect for ,elections through ,independent ,testing ,act of #bjbc 7a7 ,requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and certification of voting systems ,section #bca of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiga7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,required penetration testing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,commission shall provide for the conduct of penetration testing as part of the testing1 certification1 decertification1 and recertification of voting system hardware and software by accredited laboratories under this section4 7#b7 ,accreditation ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall recommend to the ,commission entities the ,director proposes be accredited to carry out penetration testing under this subsection and certify compliance with the penetration testing-related guidelines required by this subsection4 ,the ,commission shall vote on the accreditation of any entity recommended4 ,the requirements for such accreditation shall be a subset of the requirements for accreditation of laboratories under subsection 7b7 and shall only be based on consideration of an entity's competence to conduct penetration testing under this subsection4 4 7b7 ,independent security testing and coordinated cybersecurity vulnerability disclosure program for election systems 7#a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aedja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new part3 #g ,independent security testing and coordinated cybersecurity vulnerability disclosure pilot program for election systems #big4 ,independent security testing and coordinated cybersecurity vulnerability disclosure pilot program for election systems 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall establish an ,independent ,security ,testing and ,coordinated ,vulnerability ,disclosure ,pilot ,program for ,election ,systems 7,,vdp-,e7 7in this section referred to as the program7 in order to test for and disclose cybersecurity vulnerabilities in election systems4 7#b7 ,duration ,the program shall be conducted for a period of #e years4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in carrying out the program1 the ,commission1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 shall-- 7,a7 establish a mechanism by which an election systems vendor may make their election system 7including voting machines and source code7 available to cybersecurity researchers participating in the program2 7,b7 provide for the vetting of cybersecurity researchers prior to their participation in the program1 including the conduct of background checks2 7,c7 establish terms of participation that-- 7i7 describe the scope of testing permitted under the program2 7ii7 require researchers to-- 7,i7 notify the vendor1 the ,commission1 and the ,secretary of any cybersecurity vulnerability they identify with respect to an election system2 and 7,,ii7 otherwise keep such vulnerability confidential for #ahj days after such notification2 7iii7 require the good faith participation of all participants in the program2 7iv7 require an election system vendor1 within #ahj days after validating notification of a critical or high vulnerability 7as defined by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology7 in an election system of the vendor1 to-- 7,i7 send a patch or propound some other fix or mitigation for such vulnerability to the appropriate ,state and local election officials1 in consultation with the researcher who discovered it2 and 7,,ii7 notify the ,commission and the ,secretary that such patch has been sent to such officials2 7,d7 in the case where a patch or fix to address a vulnerability disclosed under subparagraph 7,c77ii77,i7 is intended to be applied to a system certified by the ,commission1 provide-- 7i7 for the expedited review of such patch or fix within #ij days after receipt by the ,commission2 and 7ii7 if such review is not completed by the last day of such #ij day period1 that such patch or fix shall be deemed to be certified by the ,commission1 subject to any subsequent review of such determination by the ,commission2 and 7,e7 #ahj days after the disclosure of a vulnerability under subparagraph 7,c77ii77,i71 notify the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the vulnerability for inclusion in the database of ,common ,vulnerabilities and ,exposures4 7#d7 ,voluntary participation2 safe harbor 7,a7 ,voluntary participation ,participation in the program shall be voluntary for election systems vendors and researchers4 7,b7 ,safe harbor ,when conducting research under this program1 such research and subsequent publication shall be considered to be3 7i7 ,authorized in accordance with section #ajcj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,computer ,fraud and ,abuse ,act71 7and similar state laws71 and the election system vendor will not initiate or support legal action against the researcher for accidental1 good faith violations of the program4 7ii7 ,exempt from the anti-circumvention rule of section #abja of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,digital ,millennium ,copyright ,act71 and the election system vendor will not bring a claim against a researcher for circumvention of technology controls4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to limit or otherwise affect any exception to the general prohibition against the circumvention of technological measures under subparagraph 7,a7 of section #abja7;a77#a7 of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 including with respect to any use that is excepted from that general prohibition by the ,librarian of ,congress under subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 of such section #abja7;a77#a74 7#e7 ,exempt from disclosure ,cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered under the program shall be exempt from section #eeb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act74 7#f7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,cybersecurity vulnerability ,the term cybersecurity vulnerability means1 with respect to an election system1 any security vulnerability that affects the election system4 7,b7 ,election infrastructure ,the term election infrastructure means-- 7i7 storage facilities1 polling places1 and centralized vote tabulation locations used to support the administration of elections for public office2 and 7ii7 related information and communications technology1 including-- 7,i7 voter registration databases2 7,,ii7 election management systems2 7,,iii7 voting machines2 7,,iv7 electronic mail and other communications systems 7including electronic mail and other systems of vendors who have entered into contracts with election agencies to support the administration of elections1 manage the election process1 and report and display election results72 and 7,v7 other systems used to manage the election process and to report and display election results on behalf of an election agency4 7,c7 ,election system ,the term election system means any information system that is part of an election infrastructure1 including any related information and communications technology described in subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7,d7 ,election system vendor ,the term election system vendor means any person providing1 supporting1 or maintaining an election system on behalf of a ,state or local election official4 7,e7 ,information system ,the term information system has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7,g7 ,security vulnerability ,the term security vulnerability has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,cybersecurity ,information ,sharing ,act of #bjae 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja74 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of such ,act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle ,d of title ,,ii the following3 ,,part #g--;,independent security testing and coordinated cybersecurity vulnerability disclosure program for election systems ,sec4 #big4 ,independent security testing and coordinated cybersecurity vulnerability disclosure program for election systems4 4 ,,xi ,other matters #aaja4 ,modification of reporting requirement for ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office ,section #afhc7k77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7k77#a771 as amended by section #fhjb7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking ,director of ,national ,intelligence and ,secretary of ,defense and inserting ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly and inserting ,director of the ,office shall4 #aajb4 ,funding limitations relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,congressional leadership ,the term congressional leadership means-- 7,a7 the majority leader of the ,senate2 7,b7 the minority leader of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,all-domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office4 7#d7 ,unidentified anomalous phenomena ,the term unidentified anomalous phenomena has the meaning given such term in section #afhc7n7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7n771 as amended by section #fhjb7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that1 due to the increasing potential for technology surprise from foreign adversaries and to ensure sufficient integration across the ,united ,states industrial base and avoid technology and security stovepipes-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states industrial base must retain its global lead in critical advanced technologies2 and 7#b7 the ,federal ,government must expand awareness about any historical exotic technology antecedents previously provided by the ,federal ,government for research and development purposes4 7c7 ,limitations ,no amount authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be obligated or expended1 directly or indirectly1 in part or in whole1 for1 on1 in relation to1 or in support of activities involving unidentified anomalous phenomena protected under any form of special access or restricted access limitations that have not been formally1 officially1 explicitly1 and specifically described1 explained1 and justified to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 congressional leadership1 and the ,director1 including for any activities relating to the following3 7#a7 ,recruiting1 employing1 training1 equipping1 and operations of1 and providing security for1 government or contractor personnel with a primary1 secondary1 or contingency mission of capturing1 recovering1 and securing unidentified anomalous phenomena craft or pieces and components of such craft4 7#b7 ,analyzing such craft or pieces or components thereof1 including for the purpose of determining properties1 material composition1 method of manufacture1 origin1 characteristics1 usage and application1 performance1 operational modalities1 or reverse engineering of such craft or component technology4 7#c7 ,managing and providing security for protecting activities and information relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena from disclosure or compromise4 7#d7 ,actions relating to reverse engineering or replicating unidentified anomalous phenomena technology or performance based on analysis of materials or sensor and observational information associated with unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7#e7 ,the development of propulsion technology1 or aerospace craft that uses propulsion technology1 systems1 or subsystems1 that is based on or derived from or inspired by inspection1 analysis1 or reverse engineering of recovered unidentified anomalous phenomena craft or materials4 7#f7 ,any aerospace craft that uses propulsion technology other than chemical propellants1 solar power1 or electric ion thrust4 7d7 ,notification and reporting ,any person currently or formerly under contract with the ,federal ,government that has in their possession material or information provided by or derived from the ,federal ,government relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena that formerly or currently is protected by any form of special access or restricted access shall-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 notify the ,director of such possession2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 make available to the ,director for assessment1 analysis1 and inspection-- 7,a7 all such material and information2 and 7,b7 a comprehensive list of all non-earth origin or exotic unidentified anomalous phenomena material4 7e7 ,liability ,no criminal or civil action may lie or be maintained in any ,federal or ,state court against any person for receiving material or information described in subsection 7d7 if that person complies with the notification and reporting provisions described in such subsection4 7f7 ,limitation regarding independent research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,consistent with ,department of ,defense ,instruction ,number #cbjd4ja 7dated ,august #bj1 #bjad1 incorporating change #b1 dated ,july #i1 #bjbj2 relating to ,department policy for oversight of independent research and development71 independent research and development funding relating to material or information described in subsection 7c7 shall not be allowable as indirect expenses for purposes of contracts covered by such instruction1 unless such material and information is made available to the ,director in accordance with subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,effective date and applicability ,paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply with respect to funding from amounts appropriated before1 on1 or after such date4 7g7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director has received a notification under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d7 or information or material under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection1 the ,director shall provide written notification of such receipt to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,accountability of the ,house of ,representatives1 and congressional leadership4 ,passed the ,senate ,july #bg1 #bjbc4,secretary