,,ib ,union ,calendar ,no4 #ahi #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #chch ,report ,no4 #aai-bca ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,june #i1 #bjbe,mr4 ,rogers of ,alabama 7for himself and ,mr4 ,smith of ,washington7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,armed ,services ,august #ai1 #bjbe,reported with an amendment1 committed to the ,committee of the ,whole ,house on the ,state of the ,union1 and ordered to be printed,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic,for text of introduced bill1 see copy of bill as introduced on ,june #i1 #bjbe ,a ,,bill ,to authorize appropriations for fiscal year #bjbf for military activities of the ,department of ,defense1 for military construction1 and for defense activities of the ,department of ,energy1 to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title 7a7 ,in general ,this ,act may be cited as the ,streamlining ,procurement for ,effective ,execution and ,delivery and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 7b7 ,reference ,any reference in this or any other ,act to the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,streamlining ,procurement for ,effective ,execution and ,delivery and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this ,act is organized into four divisions as follows3 7#a7 ,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,authorizations4 7#b7 ,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations4 7#c7 ,division ,c--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations4 7#d7 ,division ,d--,funding ,tables4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4,sec4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents4,sec4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees4,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,authorizations,title ,i--,procurement,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,army ,programs,sec4 #aaa4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,,uh-#fj ,blackhawk aircraft4,sec4 #aab4 ,authorization to initiate early production of future long-range assault aircraft4,sec4 #aac4 ,limitation on reductions to ,army ,prepositioned ,stocks--,afloat program sealift capability4,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs,sec4 #aba4 ,contract authority for ,ford class aircraft carrier program4,sec4 #abb4 ,contract authority for ,columbia class submarine program4,sec4 #abc4 ,authority for advance procurement of certain components to support continuous production of ,virginia class submarines4,sec4 #abd4 ,authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract for the construction of a ,guided ,missile ,destroyer 7,,ddg74,sec4 #abe4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,yard1 ,repair1 ,berthing1 and ,messing ,barges4,sec4 #abf4 ,vessel construction manager for follow-on ships of the ,landing ,ship ,medium program4,sec4 #abg4 ,limitation on construction of ,modular ,attack ,surface ,craft4,sec4 #abh4 ,inclusion of amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts as a separate line item in ,navy budget justification materials4,sec4 #abi4 ,strategy for ,navy investment in and support for the maritime industrial base4,sec4 #acj4 ,modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the ,navy ,reserve4,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of minimum inventory requirements for air refueling tanker aircraft4,sec4 #adb4 ,extension of requirements relating to ,c-#acj aircraft4,sec4 #adc4 ,modification to minimum inventory requirement for ,a-#aj aircraft4,sec4 #add4 ,preservation of certain retired ,,kc-#aj aircraft4,sec4 #ade4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination or production line shutdown for ,e-#g;,a ,wedgetail aircraft4,sec4 #adf4 ,limitation on procurement of ,,kc-#df aircraft pending certification on correction of deficiencies4,sec4 #adg4 ,requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft4,sec4 #adh4 ,report on the ,f-#dg advanced fighter aircraft program4,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters,sec4 #aea4 ,amendments to prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and ranging4,sec4 #aeb4 ,annual ,,gao reviews of the ,f-#ce aircraft program4,title ,,ii--,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations,sec4 #baa4 ,modification to authority to award prizes for advanced technology achievements4,sec4 #bab4 ,modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense laboratories and other entities for research and development of technologies for military missions4,sec4 #bac4 ,modification to authority for acquisition1 construction1 or furnishing of test facilities and equipment4,sec4 #bad4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions4,sec4 #bae4 ,modification to policies for management and certification of ,link #af military tactical data link network4,sec4 #baf4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes4,sec4 #bag4 ,extension of authority for assignment to ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency of private sector personnel with critical research and development expertise4,sec4 #bah4 ,post-employment restrictions for participants in certain defense research4,sec4 #bai4 ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institute4,sec4 #bbj4 ,responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bba4 ,department of ,defense biotechnology workforce training4,sec4 #bbb4 ,biotechnology supply chain resiliency program4,sec4 #bbc4 ,review and alignment of standards1 guidance1 and policies relating to digital engineering4,sec4 #bbd4 ,application of software innovation and data management plans to modernize test and evaluation infrastructure4,sec4 #bbe4 ,demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance weapon system platforms4,sec4 #bbf4 ,western regional range complex demonstration4,sec4 #bbg4 ,reimbursement of ,national ,guard for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation expenses4,sec4 #bbh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for animal research in collaboration with foreign countries of concern4,sec4 #bbi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for gain of function research4,sec4 #bcj4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4,subtitle ,c--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #bda4 ,feasibility study on incorporating militarily-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into wargaming exercises4,sec4 #bdb4 ,feasibility study on use of cloud laboratories4,sec4 #bdc4 ,quarterly reports on termination of critical technology research awards4,sec4 #bdd4 ,report on ,department of ,defense market research of critical technology and capabilities4,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment,sec4 #caa4 ,inclusion of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies in eligible investments made by ,office of ,strategic ,capital4,sec4 #cab4 ,inclusion of information about ,,pfas investigation and remediation in annual report on defense environmental programs4,sec4 #cac4 ,modification of requirements relating to replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam4,sec4 #cad4 ,provision of alternative drinking water to certain communities with private drinking water wells contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4,sec4 #cae4 ,responsibilities of executive agent for installation and operational nuclear energy4,sec4 #caf4 ,establishment of ,advanced ,nuclear ,technologies ,transition ,working ,group4,sec4 #cag4 ,department of ,air ,force program of record for commercial weather data4,sec4 #cah4 ,pilot program on ,navy installation nuclear energy4,sec4 #cai4 ,pilot program to install propane-powered generators at a domestic defense industrial base facility4,sec4 #cbj4 ,strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4,subtitle ,c--,logistics and ,sustainment,sec4 #cca4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction4,sec4 #ccb4 ,designation of senior officials responsible for integration of global contested logistics posture management4,sec4 #ccc4 ,modification of minimum capital investment for certain depots of ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cce4 ,modification to annual report on ,navy ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program4,sec4 #ccf4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ccg4 ,pilot program for arsenal workload sustainment4,sec4 #cch4 ,depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational exercises4,sec4 #cci4 ,maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements4,sec4 #cdj4 ,joint ,strike ,fighter sustainment4,sec4 #cda4 ,modernization of ,army arsenals4,sec4 #cdb4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce the number of civilian personnel employed at ,pine ,bluff ,arsenal1 ,arkansas1 and ,red ,river ,army ,depot1 ,texas4,subtitle ,d--,organizational ,matters,sec4 #cea4 ,establishment of ,army museum system4,sec4 #ceb4 ,authorization to maintain a library in the ,department of the ,navy4,sec4 #cec4 ,authorization to maintain a ,navy art gallery4,sec4 #ced4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system4,sec4 #cee4 ,establishment of ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard4,sec4 #cef4 ,recognition of certain aspects of the ,national ,navy ,,udt-,,seal ,museum in ,fort ,pierce1 ,florida1 as a national memorial1 national memorial garden1 and national ,k#i memorial4,subtitle ,e--,studies1 ,reports1 and ,briefings,sec4 #cfa4 ,assessments and plan for increasing access to nutritious food on military installations4,sec4 #cfb4 ,quarterly reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #cfc4 ,report on causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness rates4,sec4 #cfd4 ,driver simulators in military vehicles4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #cga4 ,authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries4,sec4 #cgb4 ,manned rotary wing aircraft safety4,sec4 #cgc4 ,inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services4,sec4 #cgd4 ,transportation of domestic animals by foreign air carrier4,sec4 #cge4 ,adjustment and diversification assistance for ,state and local governments affected by ,army ,transformation ,initiative4,sec4 #cgf4 ,availability of milk at dining facilities on military installations4,sec4 #cgg4 ,minimum standards for military working dog kennels and facilities4,sec4 #cgh4 ,restroom access at military installations for certain transportation service providers4,sec4 #cgi4 ,regulations applicable to wearing optional combat boots4,sec4 #chj4 ,initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in ,guam4,sec4 #cha4 ,limitation on use of funds for ,army initial entry rotary wing training4,title ,,iv--,military ,personnel ,authorizations,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,forces,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4,sec4 #dae4 ,excluding members of the ,national ,guard performing certain duty from counting for active-duty end strengths4,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,appropriations2 ,reports,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4,sec4 #dbb4 ,streamlining of total force reporting requirements4,title ,v--,military ,personnel ,policy,subtitle ,a--,officer ,policy,sec4 #eja4 ,treatment of ,space ,force officers for purposes of laws relating to authorized number and distribution of officers in general officer grades4,sec4 #ejb4 ,redistribution of general officers on active duty from the ,air ,force to the ,space ,force4,sec4 #ejc4 ,authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on successive selection boards for boards to consider officers for promotion to major general or rear admiral4,sec4 #ejd4 ,chaplains3 career flexibility2 detail as students at schools for education required for appointment4,sec4 #eje4 ,ranks of ,judge ,advocates ,general4,sec4 #ejf4 ,procedures for selection of ,space ,force officers for promotion to major general4,sec4 #ejg4 ,establishment of blast safety officer positions4,sec4 #ejh4 ,designation of at least one general officer of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve as a joint qualified officer4,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management,sec4 #eaa4 ,grades of certain chiefs of reserve components4,sec4 #eab4 ,pilot authority for extended length of orders to active duty for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands4,sec4 #eac4 ,prohibition on consideration of amount of time of service in activation of reserve members4,sec4 #ead4 ,active and inactive transfers of officers of the ,army ,national ,guard and ,air ,force ,national ,guard4,sec4 #eae4 ,national ,guard3 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty in response to a ,state disaster4,sec4 #eaf4 ,fire,guard ,program3 program of record2 authorization4,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records,sec4 #eba4 ,women's initiative teams4,sec4 #ebb4 ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record3 codification2 expansion4,sec4 #ebc4 ,codification of additional basic branches of the ,army4,sec4 #ebd4 ,requirement of equal opportunity1 racial neutrality1 and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions4,sec4 #ebe4 ,prohibition on use of ,federal funds for diversity1 equity1 and inclusion4,sec4 #ebf4 ,prohibition of new ,,covid-#ai vaccine mandate for members of the ,armed ,forces4,subtitle ,d--,recruitment and ,accession,sec4 #eca4 ,recruitment3 improvements relating to secondary schools and institutions of higher education4,sec4 #ecb4 ,alternative service in the defense industrial base by individuals denied enlistment4,sec4 #ecc4 ,medical accession standards for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ecd4 ,selective ,service ,system3 automatic registration4,subtitle ,e--,member ,training and ,education,sec4 #eda4 ,training requirements for occupational specialties with civilian equivalents4,sec4 #edb4 ,inclusion of ,space ,force education programs in definitions regarding professional military education4,sec4 #edc4 ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies4,sec4 #edd4 ,service ,academies2 appointments and additional appointees4,sec4 #ede4 ,modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and midshipmen4,sec4 #edf4 ,modification to the designation of ,members of the ,house of ,representatives to the ,boards of ,visitors of ,service ,academies4,sec4 #edg4 ,detail of members of the ,space ,force as instructors at ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4,sec4 #edh4 ,repeal of annual certifications related to the ,ready1 ,relevant ,learning initiative of the ,navy4,sec4 #edi4 ,pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for performance training and proficiency assessment4,sec4 #edi;,a4 ,prohibition on use of ,federal funds to endorse critical race theory4,sec4 #edi;,b4 ,prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign language training for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #edi;,c4 ,limitation on authority to reorganize the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps of the ,army4,subtitle ,f--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters,sec4 #eea4 ,ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders4,sec4 #eeb4 ,modifications to offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #eec4 ,punitive article under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for offenses relating to child pornography4,sec4 #eed4 ,authorization of death penalty for offense of rape of a child under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #eee4 ,increase in maximum sentence for the offense of voluntary manslaughter under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #eef4 ,analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4,sec4 #eeg4 ,revision to sexual assault prevention and response training guidance4,sec4 #eeh4 ,reports and briefings on efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and intimate-partner violence within the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #eei4 ,study and recommendations regarding misconduct prevention in ,okinawa1 ,japan4,subtitle ,g--,career ,transition,sec4 #efa4 ,establishment of separation oath for members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #efb4 ,presentation by a veterans service organization in ,,tap preseparation counseling4,sec4 #efc4 ,expansion of eligibility of veterans for certain military adaptive sports program4,sec4 #efd4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 ,department of ,labor ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #efe4 ,skillbridge3 apprenticeship programs4,sec4 #eff4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem4,subtitle ,h--,family ,programs and ,child ,care,sec4 #ega4 ,notification of suspected child abuse at providers of child care services or youth programs4,sec4 #egb4 ,pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas4,sec4 #egc4 ,pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas4,sec4 #egd4 ,extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4,sec4 #ege4 ,military ,one,source3 information regarding maternal health care4,sec4 #egf4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for termination of ,,dodea and child care workers4,subtitle ,i--,dependent ,education,sec4 #eha4 ,ensuring access to ,,dodea schools for certain members of the reserve components4,sec4 #ehb4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4,sec4 #ehc4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs4,subtitle ,j--,decorations and ,awards1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #eia4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,james ,capers1 ,jr41 for acts of valor as a member of the ,marine ,corps during the ,vietnam ,war4,sec4 #eib4 ,authorization to award the ,medal of ,honor to retired ,colonel ,philip ,j4 ,conran for acts of valor in ,laos during the ,vietnam war4,title ,,vi--,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits,subtitle ,a--,basic ,pay and ,retired ,pay,sec4 #fja4 ,codification of applicability to ,space ,force of certain pay and allowance authorities4,subtitle ,b--,bonus and ,incentive ,pays,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4,sec4 #fab4 ,incentive pay3 explosive ordnance disposal duty4,sec4 #fac4 ,standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay for members of the ,armed ,forces4,subtitle ,c--,allowances,sec4 #fba4 ,basic needs allowance3 exclusion of basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income of an eligible member of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #fbb4 ,family separation allowance3 increase4,sec4 #fbc4 ,report regarding the basic allowance for subsistence and military food programs4,sec4 #fbd4 ,basic allowance for housing3 study to evaluate alternative rate calculation4,subtitle ,d--,leave,sec4 #fca4 ,bereavement leave for a member of the ,armed ,forces in the case of a loss of pregnancy or stillbirth4,sec4 #fcb4 ,convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen4,subtitle ,e--,family and ,survivor ,benefits,sec4 #fda4 ,annual review of financial assistance limits for child care and youth program services providers4,sec4 #fdb4 ,waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased members of the ,armed ,forces when necessary to meet mission requirements4,subtitle ,f--,defense ,resale ,matters,sec4 #fea4 ,use of commissary stores3 civilian employees of ,military ,sealift ,command4,sec4 #feb4 ,,mwr retail facilities3 use by civilian employees of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #fec4 ,single-use shopping bags in commissary stores4,subtitle ,g--,other ,benefits1 ,reports1 and ,briefings,sec4 #ffa4 ,provision of information regarding relocation assistance programs for members receiving orders for a change of permanent station4,sec4 #ffb4 ,expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on military installations4,sec4 #ffc4 ,casualty assistance program3 review2 implementation plan4,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,benefits,sec4 #gja4 ,dental readiness4,sec4 #gjb4 ,inclusion of certain tests as part of the periodic health assessment provided to members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gjc4 ,fertility treatment for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents4,sec4 #gjd4 ,,tricare coverage for increased supply for contraception4,sec4 #gje4 ,pilot program on access to obstetrical and gynecological care under ,,tricare ,prime program4,sec4 #gjf4 ,pilot program to make midwife services available through ,,tricare to certain individuals4,sec4 #gjg4 ,pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select4,sec4 #gjh4 ,pilot program to assist certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating to cancer4,sec4 #gji4 ,medical testing and related services for firefighters of ,department of ,defense4,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration,sec4 #gba4 ,military-civilian medical surge program4,sec4 #gbb4 ,reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents4,sec4 #gbc4 ,payment adjustments for outpatient services for certain children's hospitals4,sec4 #gbd4 ,verification of licensure of health-care professionals of the military departments4,sec4 #gbe4 ,expansion of health care license portability for members of the ,national ,guard performing training or duty4,sec4 #gbf4 ,licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner countries4,sec4 #gbg4 ,modification of limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strength4,sec4 #gbh4 ,prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs4,sec4 #gbi4 ,pilot program to test standalone technology to improve efficiencies in supply-chain management1 medical readiness1 and medical processes4,sec4 #gcj4 ,availability of sexual assault nurse examiner services at military medical treatment facilities4,sec4 #gca4 ,uniform protocols on screening for unwanted sexual behavior4,sec4 #gcb4 ,access to sexual assault forensic examinations for civilian employees and contractors4,sec4 #gcc4 ,mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4,subtitle ,c--,studies1 ,briefings1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters,sec4 #gda4 ,military medical cooperation arrangements among ,five ,eyes countries4,sec4 #gdb4 ,strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries through digital health technologies4,sec4 #gdc4 ,report on traumatic brain injuries among certain pilots serving on active duty4,sec4 #gdd4 ,study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel4,sec4 #gde4 ,study on effects of service in the special operations forces to health of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #gdf4 ,pilot program on use of fish skin regeneration products in treating burn and blast injuries4,sec4 #gdg4 ,pilot program on remote blood pressure monitoring for certain pregnant and post-partum ,,tricare beneficiaries4,sec4 #gdh4 ,pilot program to help certain members of the ,armed ,forces stop smoking4,sec4 #gdi4 ,pilot program on secure1 mobile personal health record for members of the ,armed ,forces participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #gej4 ,report on transitioning of mail-order pharmacy program of ,,tricare program to an in-house mail order service4,sec4 #gea4 ,strategic plan to address mental health of members of the ,armed ,forces4,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management,sec4 #hja4 ,multiyear procurement authority for covered weapon systems4,sec4 #hjb4 ,elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense4,sec4 #hjc4 ,reporting of price increases4,sec4 #hjd4 ,assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts4,sec4 #hje4 ,changes to reference documents4,sec4 #hjf4 ,major system cost growth oversight4,sec4 #hjg4 ,contested logistics exercise requirement4,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations,sec4 #haa4 ,additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual actions4,sec4 #hab4 ,modification to award amount for program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies4,sec4 #hac4 ,other transaction authority reporting4,sec4 #had4 ,amendment to procurement of services data analysis and requirements validation4,sec4 #hae4 ,acquisition thresholds for certain materials4,sec4 #haf4 ,additional materials prohibited from non-allied foreign nations4,sec4 #hag4 ,extension of authority for pilot program for development of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership intermediaries4,sec4 #hah4 ,government ,accountability ,office bid protest process enhancement4,sec4 #hai4 ,report on the use of other transaction authority4,sec4 #hbj4 ,application of certain documentation and oversight requirements to certain projects performed through other transaction authority4,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,workforce ,development,sec4 #hca4 ,improvements to public-private talent exchange4,sec4 #hcb4 ,modification to assignment period for critical acquisition positions4,sec4 #hcc4 ,development of the advanced manufacturing workforce4,sec4 #hcd4 ,competitive acquisition leadership appointments4,sec4 #hce4 ,development and employment of members of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4,sec4 #hcf4 ,reform of contractor performance information requirements4,sec4 #hcg4 ,restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforce4,sec4 #hch4 ,ensuring ,department of ,defense contractor compliance with disability hiring goals4,sec4 #hci4 ,comptroller ,general review of matters relating to individuals assigned to a critical acquisition position4,sec4 #hdj4 ,comptroller ,general review of the management1 training1 and development of the acquisition workforce4,sec4 #hda4 ,report on strengthening the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to ,supply ,chains and ,domestic ,sourcing,sec4 #hea4 ,repeal of exception for small purchases under the ,berry ,amendment4,sec4 #heb4 ,supply chain illumination incentives4,sec4 #hec4 ,modification to enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs4,sec4 #hed4 ,strategy to eliminate sourcing of optical glass from certain nations4,sec4 #hee4 ,voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing requirements for covered products4,sec4 #hef4 ,acceleration of qualification of compliant sources4,sec4 #heg4 ,enhanced security strategy for private fifth generation information and communications capabilities4,sec4 #heh4 ,preference for domestic procurement of professional services4,subtitle ,e--,prohibitions and ,limitations on ,procurement,sec4 #hfa4 ,requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers4,sec4 #hfb4 ,prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated facilities4,sec4 #hfc4 ,requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access to repair materials4,sec4 #hfd4 ,prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain foreign sources4,sec4 #hfe4 ,prohibition on acquisition of molybdenum from non-allied foreign nations4,sec4 #hff4 ,requirement to buy disposable food service products from ,american sources2 exceptions4,sec4 #hfg4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense contracts with certain foreign-owned online tutoring services4,sec4 #hfh4 ,modifications to certain procurements from certain ,chinese entities4,sec4 #hfi4 ,prohibition on the purchase of photovoltaic modules from foreign entities of concern4,sec4 #hgj4 ,prohibition on computers or printers acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china4,subtitle ,f--,industrial ,base ,matters,sec4 #hga4 ,modification to demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment4,sec4 #hgb4 ,modification to procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials4,sec4 #hgc4 ,applicability of the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products4,sec4 #hgd4 ,recycling critical mineral4,sec4 #hge4 ,organic small unmanned aircraft system manufacturing capacity4,sec4 #hgf4 ,protecting ,,ai and cloud competition in defense contracts4,sec4 #hgg4 ,bioindustrial commercialization program4,sec4 #hgh4 ,common repository for supplier information4,sec4 #hgi4 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network4,subtitle ,g--,small ,business ,matters,sec4 #hha4 ,department of ,defense contracting goals for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans4,sec4 #hhb4 ,permanent extension of phase flexibility and inclusion of small business technology transfer program4,sec4 #hhc4 ,authority to make additional sequential ,phase ,,ii awards under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program or ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program4,sec4 #hhd4 ,congressional notification requirements for small business concerns for any significant contract termination4,subtitle ,h--,other ,matters,sec4 #hia4 ,special ,operations ,command ,urgent ,innovative ,technologies and ,capabilities ,pilot ,program4,sec4 #hib4 ,inventory of technical data rights for weapon system sustainment4,sec4 #hic4 ,establishing biobased product merit guidance4,sec4 #hid4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of competitive effects of mergers and acquisitions of defense contractors4,title ,,ix--,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management,subtitle ,a--,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters,sec4 #ija4 ,prohibition of diversity1 equity1 and inclusion programs of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ijb4 ,modification to authorities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4,sec4 #ijc4 ,modification to authorities of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4,sec4 #ijd4 ,additional authorities for the ,office of ,strategic ,capital4,sec4 #ije4 ,further modifications to capital assistance program of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital4,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters,sec4 #iaa4 ,membership of ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4,sec4 #iab4 ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office4,sec4 #iac4 ,authority to establish regional outreach centers for the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4,sec4 #iad4 ,oversight of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command4,sec4 #iae4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,army pending submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the ,joint ,munitions ,command and the ,army ,sustainment ,command4,sec4 #iaf4 ,limitation on authority to reduce in rank the billets of the commanding officers of certain military installations of the ,air ,force4,sec4 #iag4 ,determination of lead organization responsible for approval and validation of certain unmanned aircraft systems and components4,sec4 #iah4 ,department of ,defense advisory subcommittee to review technologies1 processes1 and investment related to combined joint all-domain command and control4,title ,x--,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4,sec4 #ajjb4 ,responsibilities of ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller74,sec4 #ajjc4 ,additional elements for ,department of ,defense ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan and report4,sec4 #ajjd4 ,consolidation of reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense financial improvement and audit remediation plan4,sec4 #ajje4 ,concurrent reporting date for annual update to ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan and ,department of ,defense annual financial statements4,sec4 #ajjf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of ,office of ,secretary of ,defense until completion of certain audit requirements4,sec4 #ajjg4 ,reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aai-ba4,subtitle ,b--,naval ,vessels,sec4 #ajaa4 ,inclusion of certain design information in annual naval vessel construction plans4,sec4 #ajab4 ,limitation on use of funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund to purchase certain used foreign constructed vessels4,sec4 #ajac4 ,requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure4,sec4 #ajad4 ,definition of short-term work for purposes of ,navy construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects4,sec4 #ajae4 ,navy ,senior ,technical ,authority4,sec4 #ajaf4 ,alternative contracting authority for ,united ,states ,naval ,ships4,sec4 #ajag4 ,inclusion of ,navy amphibious ship maintenance as a separate line item in operation and maintenance budget4,sec4 #ajah4 ,metrics for basic and functional design for ship construction4,sec4 #ajai4 ,authority for single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for destroyer maintenance4,sec4 #ajbj4 ,evaluation of sites for shipbuilding and ship repair4,sec4 #ajba4 ,limitation on use of funds to retire or decommission ,navy oceanographic research vessels4,sec4 #ajbb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming of vessel for ,battle of ,dai ,do4,subtitle ,c--,counterterrorism,sec4 #ajca4 ,revisions to ,department of ,defense authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement agencies or ,federal agencies conducting counterterrorism and counter transnational organized crime activities4,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,sec4 #ajce4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations,sec4 #ajda4 ,modification of authority to provide assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel4,sec4 #ajdb4 ,expedited access to certain military installations of the ,department of ,defense for ,members of ,congress and certain ,congressional employees4,sec4 #ajdc4 ,authority of ,secretary of ,defense to enter into contracts to provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #ajdd4 ,limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program4,sec4 #ajde4 ,limitation on retirement of ,gray ,eagle unmanned aircraft systems4,sec4 #ajdf4 ,oversight of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command4,sec4 #ajdg4 ,authority to transfer ,t-#cg aircraft to ,arizona ,aviation ,historical ,group4,sec4 #ajdh4 ,authorization of ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex for multi-domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training1 testing1 and experimentation4,sec4 #ajdi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for institutions of higher education that allow antisemitic demonstrations4,sec4 #ajej4 ,limitation on use of funds pending certification of compliance with certain congressional notice requirements4,sec4 #ajea4 ,prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring freeze1 reduction in force1 or hiring delay without cause at a public shipyard4,sec4 #ajeb4 ,limitation on use of funds for deactivation of ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades4,subtitle ,e--,reports,sec4 #ajfa4 ,mobility capability requirements study4,sec4 #ajfb4 ,extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the ,southwest border4,sec4 #ajfc4 ,prohibition on lobbying activities with respect to the ,department of ,defense by certain officers of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the department following separation from military service or employment with the ,department4,sec4 #ajfd4 ,annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote sensing data4,sec4 #ajfe4 ,notification of waivers under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji4,sec4 #ajff4 ,annual report on ,guam civilian-military projects4,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters,sec4 #ajga4 ,air ,force ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence4,sec4 #ajgb4 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy study of maritime industrial base4,sec4 #ajgc4 ,extension of the ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy4,sec4 #ajgd4 ,reauthorization of the ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnership4,sec4 #ajge4 ,federal agency support for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4,sec4 #ajgf4 ,provision of contract authority to ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4,sec4 #ajgg4 ,framework for technology transfer and foreign disclosure policies4,sec4 #ajgh4 ,budgeting and funding requirements for ,northern ,strike ,exercise4,sec4 #ajgi4 ,procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4,sec4 #ajhj4 ,pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to improve ,air ,force counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities for base defense4,sec4 #ajha4 ,pilot program and other requirements for accelerating protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4,sec4 #ajhb4 ,counter-unmanned aircraft system readiness4,sec4 #ajhc4 ,pilot program on digital force protection for ,special ,operations ,forces4,sec4 #ajhd4 ,pilot program for blockchain-enabled inventory management4,sec4 #ajhe4 ,acceleration of accreditation and access to sensitive compartmented information facilities for industry4,sec4 #ajhf4 ,standardization of data analysis and visualization across the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #ajhg4 ,process for complaints and investigations of transportation service providers and transportation officers4,title ,,xi--,civilian ,personnel,subtitle ,a--,general ,provisions,sec4 #aaja4 ,living quarter allowance for ,department of ,defense civilian employees with permanent duty station in ,guam4,sec4 #aajb4 ,appointment of retired members of the armed forces to competitive service and excepted service positions in the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aajc4 ,pay for crews of vessels4,sec4 #aajd4 ,exception to limitation on rate of basic pay for crews of vessels4,sec4 #aaje4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas4,sec4 #aajf4 ,one-year extension of temporary authority to grant allowances1 benefits1 and gratuities to civilian personnel on official duty in a combat zone4,sec4 #aajg4 ,defense workforce integration4,sec4 #aajh4 ,modifications to total force management requirements4,sec4 #aaji4 ,exemption from civilian hiring freeze for delayed ,,dod appointments due to active duty4,sec4 #aaaj4 ,limitation on use of funds to limit collective bargaining4,sec4 #aaaa4 ,personnel actions against ,,dod ,,ses career appointees4,subtitle ,b--,defense ,hiring ,modernization ,act of #bjbe,sec4 #aaba4 ,short title4,sec4 #aabb4 ,amendments to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training,sec4 #abja4 ,authority to build capacity for space domain awareness4,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4,sec4 #abjc4 ,modifications to ,irregular ,warfare ,center and ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program4,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification of public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4,sec4 #abje4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the ,united ,states and certain partner countries4,sec4 #abjf4 ,cybersecurity integration4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to ,israel,sec4 #abaa4 ,war ,reserve ,stockpile authority for ,israel4,sec4 #abab4 ,modification and extension of ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation4,sec4 #abac4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting domains4,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to the ,near and ,middle ,east,sec4 #abca4 ,repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded operations4,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4,sec4 #abcc4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4,sec4 #abcd4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4,sec4 #abce4 ,counter-terrorism support4,sec4 #abcf4 ,prohibition on funding to ,badr ,organization4,subtitle ,d--,reports and strategies,sec4 #abda4 ,modification and extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation4,sec4 #abdb4 ,report on ,united ,states deterrence and defense posture in the ,european region4,title ,,xiii--,other matters relating to foreign nations,subtitle ,a--,matters relating to ,europe,sec4 #acja4 ,allied contributions to ,united ,states force posture on ,,nato's eastern flank4,sec4 #acjb4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4,sec4 #acjc4 ,extension of report relating to allied and partner support to ,ukraine4,sec4 #acjd4 ,oversight of ,united ,states force posture in ,europe4,subtitle ,b--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region,sec4 #acaa4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4,sec4 #acab4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4,sec4 #acac4 ,taiwan ,security ,cooperation ,initiative4,sec4 #acad4 ,extension of deterrence pilot program4,sec4 #acae4 ,strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence in the ,indo-,pacific4,sec4 #acaf4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliance and partnership with ,south ,korea4,title ,,xiv--,other ,authorizations,subtitle ,a--,military ,programs,sec4 #adja4 ,working capital funds4,sec4 #adjb4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense4,sec4 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4,sec4 #adjd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4,sec4 #adje4 ,defense ,health ,program4,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters,sec4 #adaa4 ,extension of authorities for funding and management of joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois4,sec4 #adab4 ,amendment to ,national ,defense ,stockpile shortfall briefings4,sec4 #adac4 ,beginning balances of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,working ,capital ,fund for audit purposes4,sec4 #adad4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4,title ,,xv--,cyberspace-,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,cyber ,operations,sec4 #aeja4 ,accountability of the ,authorization to ,operate processes4,sec4 #aejb4 ,codification of the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cybersecurity4,sec4 #aejc4 ,assessment of ,cyber ,operational ,support to geographic combatant commands4,sec4 #aejd4 ,limitation on the divestment1 consolidation1 and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities4,sec4 #aeje4 ,incentivization plan for critical skills for members of the ,armed ,forces to carry out ,department of ,defense cyber operations4,sec4 #aejf4 ,evaluation of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber for the ,indo-,pacific ,area of responsibility4,subtitle ,b--,cybersecurity,sec4 #aeaa4 ,annual report on weapon systems data accessibility and security4,sec4 #aeab4 ,incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into annual cybersecurity training4,sec4 #aeac4 ,update to cyber security requirements for telecommunications contracts4,sec4 #aead4 ,federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy4,subtitle ,c--,information ,technology and ,data ,management,sec4 #aeba4 ,biological data for artificial intelligence4,sec4 #aebb4 ,procurement of best-in-class cyber data products and services4,subtitle ,d--,artificial ,intelligence,sec4 #aeca4 ,artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #aecb4 ,pilot program for data-enabled fleet maintenance4,sec4 #aecc4 ,generative artificial intelligence for national defense4,subtitle ,e--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #aeda4 ,modification to certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruiting4,sec4 #aedb4 ,occupational resiliency of the ,cyber ,mission ,force4,sec4 #aedc4 ,assessment of cyber-phyiscal ranges as potential ,national ,cyber ,range complexes4,sec4 #aedd4 ,report on replacement of ,time ,division ,multiplexing lines at armories of the ,air ,national ,guard and the ,army ,national ,guard4,title ,,xvi--,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities,sec4 #afja4 ,acquisition career path in the ,space ,force4,sec4 #afjb4 ,advance payments for commercial satellite communication services4,sec4 #afjc4 ,noise mitigation regarding space launches4,sec4 #afjd4 ,tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance and tracking program4,sec4 #afje4 ,reports on ,spaceport of the ,future initiative4,sec4 #afjf4 ,use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of ,space ,development ,agency4,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities,sec4 #afaa4 ,clandestine activities vendor database4,sec4 #afab4 ,modification of authority of ,army counterintelligence agents to execute warrants and make arrests4,sec4 #afac4 ,modifications to and codification of the ,department of ,defense insider threat program4,sec4 #afad4 ,facility clearance acceleration for members of defense industrial consortiums4,sec4 #afae4 ,requirement to authorize additional security clearances for certain contractors4,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,forces,sec4 #afba4 ,establishment of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4,sec4 #afbb4 ,matters relating to the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile4,sec4 #afbc4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4,sec4 #afbd4 ,strategy to sustain ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life margin4,sec4 #afbe4 ,report on ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs4,sec4 #afbf4 ,improvements to certain ,department of ,defense indemnification procedures to enable procurement of commercial advanced nuclear technologies4,sec4 #afbg4 ,review of the occupational health and safety conditions of operational facilities associated with the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile system4,subtitle ,d--,missile ,defense ,programs,sec4 #afda4 ,modification to national missile defense policy to reflect ,golden ,dome for ,america policy4,sec4 #afdb4 ,golden ,dome for ,america4,sec4 #afdc4 ,prohibition privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilities4,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters,sec4 #afea4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds4,title ,,xvii--,other ,defense ,matters,subtitle ,a--,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations,sec4 #agja4 ,copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty member of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of ,health ,sciences in the course of such employment3 free use by the ,federal ,government4,sec4 #agjb4 ,combating illicit tobacco products4,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters,sec4 #agba4 ,technical and conforming amendments4,sec4 #agbb4 ,transfer or possession of defense items for national defense purposes4,sec4 #agbc4 ,evaluation of risks posed by communications equipment and services produced by foreign adversary entities4,title ,,xviii--,streamlining ,procurement for ,effective ,execution and ,delivery,subtitle ,a--,alignment of the ,defense ,acquisition ,system ,sec4 #ahja4 ,alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs of members of the ,armed ,forces4,sec4 #ahjb4 ,program executive officer responsibilities4,sec4 #ahjc4 ,product support manager responsibilities and requirements4,sec4 #ahjd4 ,amendments to life-cycle management and product support4,sec4 #ahje4 ,modifications relating to life-cycle and sustainment provisions4,sec4 #ahjf4 ,major capability activity areas and pathfinder programs4,subtitle ,b--,requirements ,process ,reform,sec4 #ahaa4 ,joint ,requirements ,council4,sec4 #ahab4 ,establishment of the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate4,sec4 #ahac4 ,establishment of the ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity4,subtitle ,c--,streamlining ,acquisition ,processes,sec4 #ahba4 ,adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds4,sec4 #ahbb4 ,clarification of conditions for payments for commercial products and commercial services4,sec4 #ahbc4 ,alternative capability-based pricing4,sec4 #ahbd4 ,matters related to cost accounting standards4,sec4 #ahbe4 ,review of commercial buying practices4,subtitle ,d--,matters ,relating to ,commercial ,innovation,sec4 #ahca4 ,amendment to other transaction authority4,sec4 #ahcb4 ,data-as-a-service solutions for weapon system contracts4,sec4 #ahcc4 ,requirements for modular open system approach and modifications to rights in technical data4,sec4 #ahcd4 ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program4,sec4 #ahce4 ,transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical items4,subtitle ,e--,modifications to ,strengthen the ,industrial ,base,sec4 #ahda4 ,amendments to the procurement technical assistance program4,sec4 #ahdb4 ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium4,sec4 #ahdc4 ,qualification1 acceptance1 and supply chain management of products manufactured using advanced manufacturing4,sec4 #ahdd4 ,report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base4,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations,sec4 #bjja4 ,short title4,sec4 #bjjb4 ,expiration of authorizations and amounts required to be specified by law4,sec4 #bjjc4 ,effective date4,title ,,xxi--,army ,military ,construction,sec4 #baja4 ,authorized ,army construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bajb4 ,family ,housing4,sec4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army4,sec4 #bajd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjba project at ,fort ,gillem1 ,georgia4,sec4 #baje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4,sec4 #bajf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4,sec4 #bajg4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,smith ,barracks1 ,germany4,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 fiscal year #bjbb project at ,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point1 ,north ,carolina4,sec4 #bbje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4,sec4 #bbjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4,title ,,xxiii--,air ,force ,military ,construction,sec4 #bcja4 ,authorized ,air ,force construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,family ,housing4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjag project at ,spangdahlem ,air ,base1 ,germany4,sec4 #bcje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4,sec4 #bcjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4,sec4 #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming4,title ,,xxiv--,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized energy resilience and conservation investment program projects4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,iwakuni1 ,japan4,sec4 #bdje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4,sec4 #bdjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbd project at ,redstone ,arsenal1 ,alabama4,sec4 #bdjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbd project at ,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,missouri4,sec4 #bdji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,joint ,base ,andrews1 ,maryland4,sec4 #bdaj4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,joint ,base ,mcguire-,dix-,lakehurst1 ,new ,jersey4,title ,,xxv--,international ,programs,subtitle ,a--,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program,sec4 #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects2 authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,b--,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4,sec4 #beab4 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects4,title ,,xxvi--,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4,sec4 #bfjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4,sec4 #bfjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbc project at ,tucson ,international ,airport1 ,arizona4,sec4 #bfji4 ,authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,army ,reserve ,center ,conroe1 ,texas4,title ,,xxvii--,base ,realignment and ,closure ,activities,sec4 #bgja4 ,authorization of appropriations for base realignment and closure activities funded through ,department of ,defense base closure account4,title ,,xxviii--,military ,construction ,general ,provisions,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,programs,sec4 #bhja4 ,facility construction or repair3 transactions other than contracts and grants4,sec4 #bhjb4 ,supervision of military construction projects4,sec4 #bhjc4 ,improvements to water management and security on military installations4,sec4 #bhjd4 ,authority to use progressive design-build procedures for military construction projects4,sec4 #bhje4 ,pilot program on use of additive construction technologies at ,army installations4,sec4 #bhjf4 ,consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elements4,sec4 #bhjg4 ,multiyear contracting authority for certain military construction projects4,sec4 #bhjh4 ,guidance for military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing ,reforms,sec4 #bhaa4 ,improvements to ,department of ,defense ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis4,sec4 #bhab4 ,use of imitative substitute building materials for preservation of certain units of military housing under jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bhac4 ,modification of certain requirements with respect to closure of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhad4 ,inclusion of additional landlord financial information in certain annual report on privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhae4 ,continuation of certain reporting requirements with respect to privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhaf4 ,pilot program for emerging mold remediation technologies4,sec4 #bhag4 ,standardization of mold remediation guidelines across military departments4,sec4 #bhah4 ,inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized military housing4,sec4 #bhai4 ,plan to improve accuracy1 integration1 and interoperability of ,department of ,defense data with respect to real property1 infrastructure1 military unaccompanied housing4,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration,sec4 #bhba4 ,modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects and services4,sec4 #bhbb4 ,modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization for military departments4,sec4 #bhbc4 ,extension of authority to carry out ,department of ,defense pilot program for use of cost savings realized4,sec4 #bhbd4 ,department of ,defense intergovernmental support agreements for ordnance disposal4,sec4 #bhbe4 ,authorities available for ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment program projects on privatized utility systems4,sec4 #bhbf4 ,repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism and force protection or urban-training operations4,sec4 #bhbg4 ,repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost reimbursements from major range and test facility base users at certain ,department of the ,air ,force installations4,sec4 #bhbh4 ,department of ,defense procedures with respect to planning coordination for grid resiliency on military installations4,sec4 #bhbi4 ,master plans for ,service ,academies4,sec4 #bhcj4 ,review of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria applicable to military construction projects2 report4,sec4 #bhca4 ,annual report on cost premium for construction of certain facilities4,sec4 #bhcb4 ,historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure at ,holloman ,air ,force ,base and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range4,sec4 #bhcc4 ,name of ,department of the ,army military installation1 ,augusta1 ,georgia4,sec4 #bhcd4 ,name of the ,department of the ,army military installation located in ,muscogee ,county and ,chattahoochee ,county1 ,georgia4,subtitle ,d--,land ,conveyances,sec4 #bhda4 ,extension of sunset for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4,sec4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,former ,curtis ,bay ,depot1 ,maryland4,subtitle ,e--,modifications to ,unspecified ,minor ,military ,construction,sec4 #bhea4 ,deadline for congressional notification of decisions to carry out certain unspecified minor military construction projects4,sec4 #bheb4 ,modification to unspecified minor military construction authority for laboratory revitalization projects4,sec4 #bhec4 ,modification of authority for ,indo-,pacific posture unspecified minor military construction projects4,sec4 #bhed4 ,amendments to defense laboratory modernization program4,sec4 #bhee4 ,transfer of defense laboratory modernization program authority to provision of law with respect to military construction projects for research1 test1 development1 and evaluation4,sec4 #bhef4 ,authority of a ,secretary concerned to carry out certain unspecified minor military construction projects4,subtitle ,f--,limitations and ,other ,matters,sec4 #bhfa4 ,modification to definition of military installation resilience4,sec4 #bhfb4 ,requirements relating to funds for construction and improvement of commissary store facilities4,sec4 #bhfc4 ,expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of marine corps forces in ,asia ,pacific region4,sec4 #bhfd4 ,cooperative agreements with respect to management of land and cultural resources located on military installations4,sec4 #bhfe4 ,limitation on the use of funds for implementing certain energy efficiency building codes4,sec4 #bhff4 ,limitation on use of funds for contravention or reversal of implementation of recommendations of commission on the naming of certain items of the ,department of ,defense4,sec4 #bhfg4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce capabilities or staffing of ,department of ,defense military treatment facilities located inside the ,united ,states4,sec4 #bhfh4 ,notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish an enduring location in a foreign country4,sec4 #bhfi4 ,designation of official responsible for coordination of defense sites within area of responsibility of ,joint ,region ,marianas4,division ,c--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations,title ,,xxxi--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs,subtitle ,a--,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations,sec4 #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,sec4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup4,sec4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities4,sec4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy4,subtitle ,b--,program ,authorizations ,sec4 #caaa4 ,plutonium pit production capacity4,sec4 #caab4 ,stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4,subtitle ,c--,reports and ,other ,matters,sec4 #caba4 ,modification to reporting requirements with respect to nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship1 management1 and responsiveness plan4,sec4 #cabb4 ,assessment of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,spent ,fuel ,handling ,recapitalization ,project4,sec4 #cabc4 ,limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste4,sec4 #cabd4 ,notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in ,guam4,title ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4,title ,,xxxiv--,naval ,petroleum ,reserves,sec4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations4,title ,,xxxv--,maritime ,administration,subtitle ,a--,maritime ,administration,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,maritime ,administration4,subtitle ,b--,maritime ,infrastructure,sec4 #ceaa4 ,clarification regarding use of port infrastructure development program funds to replace ,chinese port crane hardware or software4,sec4 #ceab4 ,clarification of certain authorities relating to deepwater ports4,sec4 #ceac4 ,eligibility of shore power projects under port infrastructure development program4,subtitle ,c--,reports,sec4 #ceba4 ,report on use of commercial contracting agent for crewing and operation of military sealift command vessels4,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters,sec4 #ceca4 ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy campus modernization plan4,sec4 #cecb4 ,cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by ,united ,states ,government4,sec4 #cecc4 ,treatment of the ,university of ,louisiana ,maritime ,academy as a ,state maritime academy4,sec4 #cecd4 ,design and construction of missile instrumentation range safety vessels4,division ,d--,funding ,tables,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4,title ,,xli--,procurement,sec4 #daja4 ,procurement4,title ,,xlii--,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation,sec4 #dbja4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4,title ,,xliii--,operation and ,maintenance,sec4 #dcja4 ,operation and maintenance4,title ,,xliv--,military ,personnel,sec4 #ddja4 ,military personnel4,title ,,xlv--,other ,authorizations,sec4 #deja4 ,other authorizations4,title ,,xlvi--,military ,construction,sec4 #dfja4 ,military construction4,title ,,xlvii--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs,sec4 #dgja4 ,department of ,energy national security programs4 #c4 ,congressional defense committees ,in this ,act1 the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,a ,department of ,defense ,authorizations ,i ,procurement ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf 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 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,,uh-#fj ,blackhawk aircraft 7a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,army may enter into one or more multiyear contracts1 beginning with the fiscal year #bjbg program year1 for the procurement of ,,uh-#fj ,blackhawk aircraft4 7b7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbg is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7c7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,army may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbf1 for advance procurement associated with the aircraft for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection 7a71 which may include procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment for such aircraft when cost savings are achievable4 #aab4 ,authorization to initiate early production of future long-range assault aircraft 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of the ,army may enter into contracts1 in advance of full-rate production1 for the procurement of future long-range assault aircraft as part of an accelerated low-rate early production effort4 7b7 ,objectives ,in carrying out the early production effort described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall pursue the following objectives3 7#a7 ,to expedite delivery of future long-range assault aircraft operational capability to the warfighter4 7#b7 ,to maintain momentum and learning continuity between test article completion and full production ramp-up4 7#c7 ,to stabilize and retain the specialized workforce and industrial base supporting future long-range assault aircraft1 including critical suppliers and production facilities in ,texas1 ,kansas1 and other ,states4 7#d7 ,to mitigate cost escalation risks and improve program affordability across the life cycle4 7c7 ,considerations ,in executing the authority provided by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 prioritize program continuity1 cost-efficiency1 and workforce retention across the supply chain for tiltrotor aircraft2 7#b7 ensure that aircraft procured as part of the early production effort described in subsection 7a7 incorporate lessons learned from test article evaluations2 and 7#c7 maintain flexibility in design to accommodate future upgrades through the modular open systems architecture and digital backbone4 7d7 ,briefing to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing detailing-- 7#a7 the implementation plan and timeline for the procurement and early production effort described in subsection 7a72 7#b7 the status of industrial base readiness and supply chain coordination2 and 7#c7 estimated long-term cost savings and operational benefits derived from such early production effort4 #aac4 ,limitation on reductions to ,army ,prepositioned ,stocks--,afloat program sealift capability 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not reduce1 withdraw1 or otherwise degrade the sealift capability of the ,army ,prepositioned ,stocks--,afloat program 7referred to in this section as ,,aps-#c7 until the date on which the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7#a7 a comprehensive plan for the ,army ,prepositioned ,stocks program through fiscal year #bjcj1 addressing modernization1 sustainment1 and capacity objectives for all subprograms and capabilities1 including ,,aps-#c2 7#b7 estimated costs1 schedule projections1 and risk assessments for executing the plan under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 a detailed description of any alternative solution or capability that the ,army envisions would succeed or supplement ,,aps-#c1 including operational employment concepts1 an acquisition strategy1 and a strategy for integration with joint and coalition logistics forces2 7#d7 an assessment of the risks1 costs1 and benefits associated with a potential deactivation or reduction in ,,aps-#c capabilities2 and 7#e7 any legislative or regulatory authorities required to implement-- 7,a7 the plan under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 any alternative solution or capability identified under paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term sealift capability means the vessels1 associated equipment1 and any port-of-embarkation and port-of-debarkation infrastructure dedicated to ,,aps-#c4 ,c ,navy ,programs #aba4 ,contract authority for ,ford class aircraft carrier program 7a7 ,contract authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than two ,ford class aircraft carriers4 7b7 ,authority for advance procurement and economic order quantity ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement1 advance construction1 and material and equipment in economic order quantities associated with the procurement of the ,ford class aircraft carriers for which contracts are authorized under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,use of incremental funding ,with respect to a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract4 7d7 ,liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time of termination4 #abb4 ,contract authority for ,columbia class submarine program 7a7 ,contract authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into a contract1 beginning with fiscal year #bjbf1 for the procurement of up to five ,columbia class submarines4 7b7 ,incremental funding ,with respect to a contract entered into under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may use incremental funding to make payments under the contract4 7c7 ,funding and liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of any contract entered into shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at time of termination4 #abc4 ,authority for advance procurement of certain components to support continuous production of ,virginia class submarines 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts1 prior to ship authorization1 for the advance procurement of covered components for ,virginia class submarines1 including procurement of such components in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7b7 ,funding and liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability to the ,federal ,government for termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated for the contract at the time of termination4 7c7 ,budget requests ,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 #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall include a separate budget display identifying the amounts requested pursuant to this section set forth by the specific program1 project1 or activity under the ,virginia class submarine program for which such funds are requested4 7d7 ,covered components defined ,in this section1 the term covered components means the following components for ,virginia class submarines3 7#a7 ,propulsion plant equipment4 7#b7 ,diesel ,systems and associated components4 7#c7 ,castings1 forgings1 and tank structures4 7#d7 ,air flasks4 7#e7 ,payload tubes4 7#f7 ,major ,valves ,and ,associated ,components4 7#g7 ,hatches4 7#h7 ,steering and drive components4 7#i7 ,major ,pumps ,and ,motors4 7#aj7 ,snorkel mast and components4 7#aa7 ,torpedo tubes4 7#ab7 ,atmosphere control equipment4 #abd4 ,authority to use incremental funding to enter into a contract for the construction of a ,guided ,missile ,destroyer 7,,ddg7 7a7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,navy for ,shipbuilding and ,conversion for fiscal year #bjbf may be used by the ,secretary of the ,navy to enter into an incrementally funded contract for the construction of one ,guided ,missile ,destroyer 7,,ddg74 7b7 ,availability of funds ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose1 and that total liability to the ,government for the termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at time of termination4 #abe4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,yard1 ,repair1 ,berthing1 and ,messing ,barges 7a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more multiyear contracts1 beginning with the fiscal year #bjbf program year1 for the procurement of ,yard1 ,repair1 ,berthing1 and ,messing ,barges and associated material4 7b7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbf1 for advance procurement associated with the barges for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under subsection 7a71 which may include procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment for such barges when cost savings are achievable4 7b7 ,availability of funds and termination liability ,any contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that-- 7#a7 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose2 and 7#b7 the total liability of the ,federal ,government for termination of the contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated to the contract at the time of termination4 #abf4 ,vessel construction manager for follow-on ships of the ,landing ,ship ,medium program 7a7 ,in general ,after the construction of the lead ship of the ,landing ,ship ,medium program has commenced1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager pursuant to which the vessel construction manager shall seek to enter into one or more contracts for the construction of not more than #h additional landing ships under the program4 7b7 ,requirements for additional ships ,the additional landing ships authorized to be constructed under subsection 7a71 shall be nondevelopmental items constructed using a design that is-- 7#a7 the same as the design of the lead ship2 or 7#b7 derived from such design4 7c7 ,lead ship defined ,in this section1 the term lead ship means the first landing ship procured as a commercial or nondevelopmental item as authorized under section #abh7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei74 #abg4 ,limitation on construction of ,modular ,attack ,surface ,craft ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not enter into a contract or other agreement that includes a scope of work1 including priced or unpriced options1 for the construction1 advance procurement1 or long-lead material of the lead ship of the ,modular ,attack ,surface ,craft program until the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that such ship will be designed and constructed for the primary purpose of operating autonomously4 #abh4 ,inclusion of amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts as a separate line item in ,navy budget justification materials 7a7 ,in general ,in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of the ,defense budget for fiscal year #bjbg and each fiscal year thereafter 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall include one or more dedicated line items for spare parts and repair parts for amphibious warfare ships in the budget display for other procurement1 ,navy4 7b7 ,amphibious warfare ship defined ,in this section1 the term amphibious warfare ship has the meaning given that term in section #hjfb7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abi4 ,strategy for ,navy investment in and support for the maritime industrial base 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall develop and implement a strategy for investing in and supporting the maritime industrial base to address cost and schedule challenges for surface and submarine shipbuilding programs4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 focus on ensuring reliable supplies of sequence critical components for submarine and surface shipbuilding programs2 and 7#b7 include measures-- 7,a7 to identify key performance indicators to measure return on investment2 7,b7 to centralize data collection to support further analysis of maritime industrial base performance2 and 7,c7 to apply artificial intelligence to monitor and predict potential supply chain challenges1 including potential disruptions1 material shortages1 delivery delays1 and other such factors4 7c7 ,report ,following completion of the strategy required under subsection 7a71 but not later than #baj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a summary of the strategy2 7#b7 timelines for implementation of the strategy2 and 7#c7 an explanation of how the strategy is expected to address cost and schedule challenges for surface and submarine shipbuilding programs4 #acj4 ,modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the ,navy ,reserve ,section #abg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,covered ,f-#ah aircraft defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,f-#ah aircraft means-- 7#a7 the eight ,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f ,super ,hornet aircraft procured using funds authorized and appropriated for the ,navy during fiscal year #bjbc2 or 7#b7 in lieu of an aircraft described in paragraph 7#a71 any ,block ,,ii or newer ,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f tactical fighter aircraft that-- 7,a7 has a minimum of #b1jjj flight hours of service-life remaining airframe flight time prior to the need for a required high flight-hour inspection and ,service ,life ,modification process2 and 7,b7 is included in the ,naval ,aviation ,master ,aviation ,plan and designated for the ,navy ,reserve4 7d7 ,master aviation plan ,in conjunction with the activities required under this section1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that the ,naval ,aviation ,master ,aviation ,plan remains up-to-date and relevant with respect to aviation units of the ,navy ,reserve4 4 ,d ,air ,force ,programs #ada4 ,modification of minimum inventory requirements for air refueling tanker aircraft 7a7 ,minimum inventory requirement ,section #ijfb7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking a total aircraft inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft of not less than #dff aircraft and inserting a total aircraft inventory of air refueling tanker aircraft-- 7,a7 of not less than #dff aircraft during the period ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf2 7,b7 of not less than #dhe aircraft during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg2 and 7,c7 of not less than #ejd aircraft beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbg4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking below #dff and inserting below the applicable level specified in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,prohibition on reduction of ,,kc-#ace aircraft in ,,pmai of the reserve components 7#a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to reduce the number of ,,kc-#ace aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory within the reserve components of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,primary mission aircraft inventory defined ,in this subsection1 the term primary mission aircraft inventory has the meaning given that term in section #ijfb7;i77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #adb4 ,extension of requirements relating to ,c-#acj aircraft 7a7 ,extension of minimum inventory requirement ,section #adf7;a77#c77;,b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bdee71 as amended by section #ade7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 7b7 ,extension of prohibition on reduction of ,c-#acj aircraft assigned to ,national ,guard ,section #adf7;b77#a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bdee71 as amended by section #ade7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 #adc4 ,modification to minimum inventory requirement for ,a-#aj aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,section #acd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjch7 is amended by striking #if ,a-#aj aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory until a period of #ij days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the report under subsection 7e77#b7 and inserting #if ,a-#aj aircraft designated as primary mission aircraft inventory until ,october #a1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,prohibition on retirement 7#a7 ,in general ,during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not-- 7,a7 retire an ,a-#aj aircraft2 7,b7 reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for ,a-#aj aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft2 7,c7 keep an ,a-#aj 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 ,a-#aj aircraft below #afb aircraft4 7#b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to individual ,a-#aj 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 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of ,a-#aj aircraft inventory and the proposed plan for divesting all ,a-#aj aircraft prior to fiscal year #bjbi4 ,the briefing shall cover1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,the number of ,a-#aj ,total ,aircraft ,inventory aircraft disaggregated by ,combat ,coded ,aircraft1 ,primary ,mission ,aircraft ,inventory1 ,backup ,aircraft ,assigned1 ,attrition ,reserve1 tail number1 and location4 7#b7 ,the planned divestment date of each such aircraft4 7#c7 ,the detailed plan for how and when the ,secretary proposes to proceed with divestment of aircraft for each ,a-#aj unit prior to fiscal year #bjbi4 7#d7 ,the aircraft transition plan for replacing ,a-#aj aircraft with new or existing replacement aircraft in each unit that is divesting of the ,a-#aj aircraft1 which shall include an explanation of-- 7,a7 how the ,secretary plans to minimize adverse personnel impacts within such units1 including adverse impacts with respect to retention1 currency1 proficiency1 qualifications1 certifications1 and training2 and 7,b7 how the ,secretary plans to minimize or eliminate any scheduling gap that may occur with respect to a unit divesting from the ,a-#aj aircraft and transitioning to a new or existing replacement aircraft4 7#e7 ,the information and content format that was provided in the briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives by the ,headquarters ,air ,force1 ,deputy ,chief of ,staff for ,plans and ,programs 7,,haf_/,a#h71 on ,february #ac1 #bjbc1 titled ,a-#aj ,divestment ,placemats4 7#f7 ,any other information the ,secretary determines releveant4 #add4 ,preservation of certain retired ,,kc-#aj aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall preserve each ,,kc-#aj aircraft that is retired by the ,secretary during a period in which the total inventory of air refueling aircraft of the ,air ,force is less than #ejd4 7b7 ,manner of preservation ,the retired ,,kc-#aj aircraft preserved under subsection 7a7 shall be preserved such that each aircraft-- 7#a7 is stored in flyable condition2 7#b7 can be returned to service as an air refueling aircraft 7which shall include retaining the air refueling boom on the aircraft72 and 7#c7 is not used to supply parts to other aircraft unless specifically authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense upon a request by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7c7 ,authority to dispose of preserved aircraft ,a ,,kc-#aj aircraft preserved under subsection 7a7 may be disposed of in accordance with chapter #e of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ade4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination or production line shutdown for ,e-#g;,a ,wedgetail aircraft ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended-- 7#a7 to terminate the mid-tier acquisition rapid prototype contract for the ,e-#g;,a aircraft2 or 7#b7 to terminate the operations of1 or to prepare to terminate the operations of1 a production line for the ,e-#g;,a aircraft4 #adf4 ,limitation on procurement of ,,kc-#df aircraft pending certification on correction of deficiencies 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not accept or take delivery of covered ,,kc-#df aircraft in excess of the maximum quantity specified in subsection 7c7 until the ,secretary-- 7#a7 certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,secretary has developed and is implementing a plan of corrective actions and milestones to resolve all ,category #a deficiencies identified with respect to ,,kc-#df aircraft2 and 7#b7 submits such plan to such committees1 which shall include-- 7,a7 an estimate of the total amount of funds required to complete implementation of the plan2 7,b7 realistic event-driven schedules to achieve the objectives of the plan2 and 7,c7 a schedule risk assessment to a minimum of #hj percent confidence level4 7b7 ,form ,the plan described in subsection 7a77#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,maximum ,quantity ,the maximum quantity of covered ,,kc-#df aircraft specified in this subsection is #ahc aircraft4 7d7 ,covered ,,kc-#df ,aircraft ,defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,,kc-#df aircraft means new production ,,kc-#df aircraft the procurement of which is fully funded by the ,united ,states4 #adg4 ,requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft 7a7 ,analysis of alternatives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall conduct an analysis of alternatives to identify potential solutions for the recapitalization of the executive airlift aircraft fleet of the ,air ,force4 ,in conducting such analysis1 the ,secretary shall seek to identify aircraft solutions that have capabilities comparable to the capabilities of commercial passenger aircraft in terms of range4 7#b7 ,timeline ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall-- 7,a7 initiate the analysis of alternatives required under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 complete such analysis not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after completing the analysis of alternatives required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the analysis4 7b7 ,prioritization standards ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish standards for prioritizing access to executive airlift aircraft among authorized users of such aircraft within the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall assign a career appointee 7as that term is defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 in the ,senior ,executive ,service at the ,department of ,defense to coordinate-- 7,a7 the efficient tasking of executive airlift aircraft2 and 7,b7 compliance with rules1 regulations1 policies and guidance relating to such aircraft1 including the prioritization standards developed under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,qualifications ,the career appointee assigned under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 as determined by the ,secretary1 have knowledge and experience relating to executive airlift aircraft1 including familiarity with the executive airlift fleets of the ,armed ,forces and knowledge of policies and procedures for the prioritization of executive airlift users4 #adh4 ,report on the ,f-#dg advanced fighter aircraft program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,f-#dg advanced fighter aircraft program4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include following3 7#a7 ,a description of the ,f-#dg aircraft program1 including system requirements1 employment concepts1 and projected costs1 schedule1 and funding requirements over the period covered by the program objective memorandum process for fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcd4 7#b7 ,the acquisition strategy for the ,f-#dg program of record1 including consideration of implementing a middle tier acquisition pathway or major capability acquisition pathway 7as such terms are defined in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4he1 titled ,major ,capability ,acquisition and issued on ,august #f1 #bjbj 7or a successor instruction774 7#c7 ,a proposed fielding strategy for the ,f-#dg aircraft1 including-- 7,a7 estimated force structure requirements2 7,b7 strategic basing considerations2 7,c7 an estimate of military construction requirements2 7,d7 an estimate of personnel training requirements2 and 7,e7 an integrated total force fielding concept1 including an analysis of ,air ,national ,guard and ,air ,force ,reserve operational integration and associations4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 ,e ,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters #aea4 ,amendments to prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and ranging ,section #afd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,prohibitions ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not-- 7#a7 operate1 enter into or renew a contract for1 the procurement of-- 7,a7 a covered light detection and ranging technology 7referred to in this section as ,li,d,a,r technology7 that-- 7i7 is manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 7ii7 uses operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7iii7 uses network connectivity or data storage located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7,b7 a system or systems that incorporates1 interfaces with1 or otherwise uses ,li,d,a,r technology as described in subparagraph 7,a72 or 7#b7 enter into or renew a contract with an entity that operates a covered ,li,d,a,r technology to perform a ,department of ,defense contract4 4 #aeb4 ,annual ,,gao reviews of the ,f-#ce aircraft program 7a7 ,annual reviews and reports ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and on an annual basis thereafter until the termination date specified in subsection 7c71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 complete a review of the ,f-#ce aircraft program2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review4 7b7 ,elements ,each review and report under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of-- 7#a7 the cost1 scope1 and schedule of the ,f-#ce aircraft program and its subprograms2 7#b7 the status of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to modernize the ,f-#ce aircraft2 and 7#c7 such other matters relating to the ,f-#ce aircraft program as the ,comptroller ,general determines appropriate4 7c7 ,termination date ,the requirements of this section shall terminate on the date on which all development1 production1 and fielding activities under the ,f-#ce aircraft acquisition program have ceased4 ,,ii ,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #bja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the use of the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 as specified in the funding table in section #dbja4 ,b ,program ,requirements1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #baa4 ,modification to authority to award prizes for advanced technology achievements 7a7 ,secretarial authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #djbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and the service acquisition executive for each military department14 7b7 ,maximum amount of award prizes ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,limitation ,no prize competition may result in the award of a prize with a fair market value of more than #bj1jjj1jjj without the approval of the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7c7 ,congressional notification threshold ,subsection 7g77#a7 of such section is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting the amount specified in subsection 7c74 #bab4 ,modification to mechanisms to provide funds to defense laboratories and other entities for research and development of technologies for military missions ,section #dabc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and test organizations after defense laboratories2 7#b7 by inserting or test organization after laboratory each place it appears2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by inserting or test organizations after laboratories4 #bac4 ,modification to authority for acquisition1 construction1 or furnishing of test facilities and equipment 7a7 ,jointly funded projects ,section #dagd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,a contract of a military department and inserting ,a covered contract2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7d7 7#a7 ,in a case in which research1 developmental1 or test facilities and equipment described in this section are used to support multiple contracts or programs across different military departments1 other ,federal agencies outside the ,department of ,defense1 or eligible non-,federal entities1 a jointly funded project may be established4 7#b7 ,under a jointly funded project1 the ,secretary of ,defense 7or the ,secretary's designee7 shall enter into a written agreement with each entity participating in the project4 ,each such agreement shall1 at a minimum1 address the following3 7,a7 ,cost sharing arrangements1 including the proportion of total project costs to be borne by each entity4 7,b7 ,allocation of access to the facilities and equipment1 including prioritization procedures in cases of competing demands4 7,c7 ,management and oversight responsibilities1 including the designation of a lead agency4 7,d7 ,ownership and intellectual property rights related to the facilities1 equipment1 and any resulting data or inventions4 7,e7 ,dispute resolution mechanisms4 7#c7 ,a non-,federal entity1 including a private company1 academic institution1 or non-profit organization1 may participate in a jointly funded project under this subsection only if the ,secretary of ,defense determines such participation is in the national security interest and consistent with applicable laws and regulations4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations to implement this subsection4 ,such regulations shall include specific criteria for evaluating proposed jointly funded projects1 standardized agreement templates1 and procedures for ensuring the transparency and accountability of such projects4 7e7 ,in this section1 the term covered contract means-- 7#a7 a contract of a military department2 or 7#b7 a contract for a jointly funded project as described subsection 7c74 4 7b7 ,regulations required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue or revise regulations 7as necessary7 to clarify that the authority for acquisition1 construction1 or furnishing of test facilities and equipment under section #dagd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 applies to contracts funded using funds appropriated or otherwise made available for-- 7#a7 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 including science and technology funds designated as budget activity #a 7basic research71 budget activity #b 7applied research71 and budget activity #c 7advanced technology development7 7as those budget activity classifications are set forth in volume #b;,b1 chapter #e of the ,department of ,defense ,financial ,management ,regulation 7,,dod #gjjj4ad-,r772 and 7#b7 operation and maintenance1 to the extent that such funds are used to support activities authorized under such section4 #bad4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions ,section #bch7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahdb7 is amended by inserting or fiscal year #bjbf after fiscal year #bjbe4 #bae4 ,modification to policies for management and certification of ,link #af military tactical data link network ,section #bbh7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking the ,nevada ,test and ,training ,range1 ,restricted ,area #bejh1 ,warning ,area #aea_/dgj1 ,warning ,area #chf1 and the ,joint ,pacific ,alaska ,range ,complex and inserting military special use airspace including all prohibited areas1 restricted areas1 warning areas1 and military operational areas2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by striking training1 and large-scale exercises4 and inserting regular training1 and large-scale exercises4 ,under such processes1 approval of ,link #af operations shall be presumed and denial of ,link #af operations shall be accompanied with substantiated evidence demonstrating compromise of safety due to electromagnetic interference42 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting regular before training4 #baf4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes ,section #bae of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7e7 through 7g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,applicability of funding ,the activities described in subsection 7c71 including the design and construction of facilities1 are applicable to funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 4 #bag4 ,extension of authority for assignment to ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency of private sector personnel with critical research and development expertise 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7e7 of section #bcb 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 note prec4 #djia7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,subsection 7f77#b7 of such section is amended by striking section #bcjb and inserting section #cjad4 #bah4 ,post-employment restrictions for participants in certain defense research 7a7 ,principal investigators in covered defense research projects ,except as provided under subsection 7c71 as a condition of becoming or remaining a principal investigator of a covered defense research project1 a person shall agree that during the #c-year period beginning on the last day the person is a principal investigator of such research1 such person may not seek or accept employment1 or conduct any activity1 for which a foreign entity of concern provides financial compensation or in-kind benefits4 7b7 ,employees of ,department of ,defense laboratories ,except as provided under subsection 7c71 as a condition of becoming or remaining an employee at a laboratory of the ,department of ,defense1 a person shall agree that during the #c-year period beginning on the last day the person is an employee at such laboratory1 such person may not seek or accept employment1 or conduct any activity1 for which a foreign entity of concern provides financial compensation or in-kind benefits4 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the restrictions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 with respect to a ,united ,states person if1 not later than #cj days before issuing the waiver1 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a notice of the waiver that includes-- 7#a7 an unclassified justification for the waiver2 and 7#b7 a description of any ,department of ,defense funds provided to the person for which the waiver is issued or to the research in which the person participated4 7d7 ,certification ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process1 under the initiative established in section #abhf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note71 to ensure that1 when a person who previously made an agreement in subsection 7a7 or 7b7 applies for funding to conduct a covered defense research project in the future-- 7#a7 the employer of such person can certify that the person complied with the requirements in subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7#b7 that a person whose employer cannot make the certification in paragraph 7#a7 is ineligible to participate in the covered defense research project4 7e7 ,determination of critical and emerging technology ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 determine which technologies are critical or emerging from among the technologies for which the ,department funds research2 and 7#b7 shall make the results of such determination publicly available4 7f7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to research that begins on or after the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term foreign entity of concern has the meaning given that term in section #ajfab7;a7 of the ,research and ,development1 ,competition1 and ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a77 and includes a foreign entity that is identified on the list published under section #abhf7;c77#i77;,a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note74 7#b7 ,the term covered defense research project means a research project that-- 7,a7 is operated by an institution of higher education or a subsidiary of an institution of higher education2 7,b7 is funded1 in whole or in part1 by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 involves a critical or emerging technology4 7#c7 ,the term critical or emerging technology means a technology that the ,secretary determines to be critical or emerging in accordance with subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 #bai4 ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institute 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish at least one ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institute 7referred to in this section as an ,institute7 at an eligible host institution4 7b7 ,institute described ,a ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institute referred to in subsection 7a7 is an artificial intelligence research institute that-- 7#a7 is focused on a cross-cutting challenge or foundational science for artificial intelligence systems in the national security and defense sector2 7#b7 establishes partnerships among public and private organizations1 including1 as appropriate1 ,federal agencies1 institutions of higher education1 including community colleges1 nonprofit research organizations1 ,federal laboratories1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and industry1 including the ,defense ,industrial ,base and startup companies2 7#c7 has the potential to create an innovation ecosystem1 or enhance existing ecosystems1 to translate ,institute research into applications and products used to enhance national security and defense capabilities2 7#d7 supports interdisciplinary research and development across multiple institutions of higher education and organizations2 and 7#e7 supports workforce development in artificial intelligence related disciplines in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,financial assistance authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may award financial assistance to an eligible host institution1 or consortia thereof1 to establish and support one or more ,institutes4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,financial assistance awarded under paragraph 7#a7 may be used by an ,institute for-- 7,a7 managing and making available to researchers accessible1 curated1 standardized1 secure1 and privacy protected data sets from the public and private sectors for the purposes of training and testing artificial intelligence systems and for research using artificial intelligence systems with regard to national security and defense2 7,b7 developing and managing testbeds for artificial intelligence systems1 including sector-specific test beds1 designed to enable users to evaluate artificial intelligence systems prior to deployment2 7,c7 conducting research and education activities involving artificial intelligence systems to solve challenges with national security implications2 7,d7 providing or brokering access to computing resources1 networking1 and data facilities for artificial intelligence research and development relevant to the ,institute's research goals2 7,e7 providing technical assistance to users1 including software engineering support1 for artificial intelligence research and development relevant to the ,institute's research goals2 7,f7 engaging in outreach and engagement to broaden participation in artificial intelligence research and the artificial intelligence workforce2 and 7,g7 such other activities as may determined by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,duration ,financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 shall be awarded for a five-year period1 and may be renewed for not more than one additional five-year period4 7#d7 ,application for financial assistance ,a eligible host institution or consortia thereof seeking financial assistance under paragraph 7#a7 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#e7 ,competitive1 merit review ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall use a competitive1 merit-based review process4 7#f7 ,collaboration ,in awarding financial assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may collaborate other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government with missions that relate to or have the potential to be affected by the national security implications of artificial intelligence systems4 7#g7 ,limitation ,no financial assistance authorized in this section shall be awarded to an entity outside of the ,united ,states4 ,all recipients of financial assistance under this section1 including subgrantees1 shall be based in the ,united ,states and shall meet such other eligibility criteria as may be established by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term eligible host institution means an institution of higher education in the ,united ,states that conducts research sponsored by the ,department of ,defense4 #bbj4 ,responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,requirement 7#a7 ,policies and guidelines ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue policies and guidelines on the responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,executive agent ,the ,secretary shall designate a senior civilian official within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to serve as the executive agent to develop the policies and guidelines under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the policies and guidelines under paragraph 7#a7 are developed in consultation with-- 7,a7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy2 and 7,c7 individuals representing industry1 academia1 and civil society4 7#d7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the policies and guidelines under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available4 7b7 ,matters included ,the policies and guidelines under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,definitions related to the responsible development and use of biotechnology4 7#b7 ,an assessment of whether1 and to what extent1 existing statutes1 regulations1 directives1 manuals1 or instructions limit the ability of the ,department of ,defense to provide guidelines for the responsible development of emerging biotechnology4 7#c7 ,guidelines encouraging the safe use of biotechnology products under appropriate regulatory and other oversight processes4 7#d7 ,policies relating to informed consent of members of the ,armed ,forces participating in the development of biotechnology products that have not received regulatory approval4 7#e7 ,policies relating to whether1 and under which conditions1 irreversible or heritable treatments of potential biotechnology applications are acceptable4 7#f7 ,policies relating to the potential effects of biotechnologies on the environment4 7#g7 ,policies relating to the compliance by and obligations of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the ,convention on the ,prohibition of the ,development1 ,production and ,stockpiling of ,bacteriological and ,toxin ,weapons and on their ,destruction 7commonly referred to as the ,biological ,weapons ,convention74 7#h7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense determines relevant4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the policies and guidelines under subsection 7a77#a71 including the methodologies used to develop the policies and guidelines4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make report required under paragraph 7#a7 publicly available1 except such publicly available version of the report may not include any classified annex provided under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,briefing ,during the two-year period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees an annual briefing on the implementation of the policies and guidelines under subsection 7a77#a71 including a description of any needed resources for such implementation4 #bba4 ,department of ,defense biotechnology workforce training 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and carry out a training program-- 7#a7 for members of the covered ,armed ,forces1 civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 and contractors of such ,department whose duties the ,secretary determines include-- 7,a7 creating or deploying novel biotechnologies2 7,b7 analyzing1 preparing for1 or responding to biological threats2 or 7,c7 planning1 research and development1 engineering1 or testing and evaluation of systems 7including quality control and assurance1 procurement and contracting1 logistics1 and cost estimating7 regarding biotechnology2 and 7#b7 on biotechnology and other relevant critical and emerging technologies4 7b7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall consult with leadership and workforce training managers in the ,department to develop and implement such training program and identify the individuals described in subsection 7a7 based on-- 7,a7 the needs and priorities of the ,department2 and 7,b7 the relevance of the training to the individuals' positions4 7#b7 ,material ,the material covered in the training programs shall be customized by ,department leadership to align with specific needs and mission requirements4 7#c7 ,skills ,the ,secretary shall define the essential skills for biotechnology personnel to better understand what ,federal personnel should undergo training and how to customize training for groups4 7c7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the training program established under this section shall1 at a minimum1 include information on-- 7,a7 the fundamental science underlying biotechnology1 artificial intelligence and other relevant critical and emerging technologies2 7,b7 concepts relating to the technological features of biotechnology systems2 7,c7 applications of biotechnology in defense1 health1 agriculture1 energy1 environment1 and other relevant areas2 7,d7 the ways in which artificial intelligence1 quantum computing1 and other technologies are leveraged to advance biotechnology2 7,e7 mechanisms by which the ,federal ,government supports1 funds1 purchases1 and deploys biotechnology and its applications2 7,f7 ways in which the ,federal ,government can benefit from biotechnology2 7,g7 ethical1 social1 and legal aspects of biotechnology including ways of incorporating a wide range of stakeholder perspectives throughout research and innovation cycles2 7,h7 ways to mitigate the risks described in previous subparagraphs1 including efforts to create and identify biotechnologies that are reliable1 safe1 and trustworthy2 and 7,i7 future trends in biotechnology1 including intersections with artificial intelligence1 quantum computing1 autonomous systems1 robotics1 advanced manufacturing1 and other relevant technologies1 as well as trends for economic and national security1 and innovation4 7#b7 ,participation ,any individual described under subsection 7b77#a7 shall complete training under this section annually4 7#c7 ,interactive ,the ,secretary shall ensure interactive learning with scholars and experts from private1 public and nonprofit sectors is included under the training programs4 ,the ,secretary shall provide access to courses through institutions of professional military education1 such as the ,national ,defense ,university4 7#d7 ,updates ,the training programs established under this section shall be updated each year to review and cover advances in biotechnology and its convergence with other critical and emerging technologies4 7#e7 ,continuing education ,the ,secretary shall update the training programs established under this section to provide continuing technology education for individuals described in subsection 7a7 and include requirements for refresher training on the latest advances in biotechnology science1 laboratory work1 equipment and software4 7d7 ,performance measurements ,the ,secretary shall establish mechanisms to measure participation in training programs required under this section1 and to receive and consider feedback from program participants to improve training4 7e7 ,report ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a plan to establish and implement the training programs required under this section4 7f7 ,sunset ,this section and the training programs required to be carried out by this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after such programs are established under subsection 7a74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given that term in section #ejjb of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7division ,e of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 #bbb4 ,biotechnology supply chain resiliency program 7a7 ,authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of relevant ,defense ,agencies1 may establish and implement a program 7referred to in this section as the ,program7 to develop1 scale1 and transition biotechnology research from the military service laboratories1 including biotechnology-based chemicals1 materials1 fuels1 and other products relevant to the mission of the ,department of ,defense that support the resilience1 sustainability1 and responsiveness of the defense supply chain4 7#b7 ,activities ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out the following activities3 7,a7 ,conduct an assessment of supply chain vulnerabilities in the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,direct the military service laboratories to establish mechanisms to collaboratively-- 7i7 conduct applied research1 including experimentation1 advanced technological development1 advanced component development1 and rapid prototyping in bioindustrials1 biomanufacturing1 and related disciplines to support defense missions2 7ii7 develop1 prototype1 test1 and transition biologically derived materials and products to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and vulnerable supply chains2 7iii7 upgrade1 expand1 or construct physical and digital infrastructure1 including laboratory facilities1 of the ,department and its partners to support bioindustrial research1 development1 testing1 prototyping1 and production2 7iv7 as needed1 enter into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 grants1 or other transactions with relevant ,federal entities and non-,federal entities such as commercial entities1 research institutions1 and academic organizations to execute the activities under this paragraph2 and 7v7 support education1 training1 and workforce development initiatives to build and sustain a skilled bioindustrial and biomanufacturing workforce4 7,c7 ,collaborate across the military departments1 ,defense ,agencies1 and other ,federal entities to ensure alignment with national bioindustrial and supply chain strategies4 7,d7 ,promote the development and utilization of next-generation feedstocks and processes in ways that support local economic growth4 7,e7 ,modernize infrastructure through investment in facilities that enable rapid prototyping and advanced materials testing4 7,f7 ,establish performance metrics and benchmarks to measure progress toward operational integration and transition to programs of record4 7#c7 ,other considerations ,in the event the ,secretary carries out the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 prioritize technologies and capabilities that address critical defense supply chain vulnerabilities and enhance military readiness1 including technologies and capabilities necessary to-- 7i7 reduce logistics through field-enabled manufacturing of materials such as construction-grade bio-cement and deployable infrastructure components2 7ii7 enhance performance through development of novel materials including protective coatings and biologically derived composites2 or 7iii7 improve cost efficiency of manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains2 7,b7 consult with representatives of industry1 academia1 and other ,federal agencies with relevant expertise1 to accelerate development and transitions2 and 7,c7 ensure the ,program supports the development and fielding of emerging technologies such as biotechnologies that provide operational and strategic advantages to the ,armed ,forces1 including through-- 7i7 cross-service and public-private partnerships2 and 7ii7 applied research1 pilot-scale production1 and technology transition efforts focused on biomanufacturing and materials innovation4 7b7 ,plan and reports 7#a7 ,initial plan ,not later than #ij days after electing to commence the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan for the allocation of appropriations to fund the ,program4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than one year after commencing the ,program1 and annually thereafter until the ,program terminates under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing all activities carried out under the program4 ,each report shall include1 to the extent applicable1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of key research1 development1 and prototyping efforts initiated or continued during the year covered by the report1 including technical objectives1 anticipated defense applications1 and funding4 7,b7 ,a list of significant partnerships or agreements executed with industry1 academic institutions1 and other ,federal agencies1 including the purpose1 national security nexus1 and funding level of each such partnership or agreement4 7,c7 ,an assessment of infrastructure enhancements undertaken to support bioindustrial development and scale-up1 including facility modernization and equipment acquisition4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of program performance against established milestones or metrics1 including progress toward the transition of technologies to operational use or acquisition programs4 7,e7 ,an identification of major technical1 logistical1 or policy challenges encountered1 and actions taken to mitigate such challenges4 7,f7 ,any recommendations for additional authorities1 funding mechanisms1 or interagency coordination necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the ,program4 7#c7 ,form ,each report under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7c7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the authority to carry out the ,program shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,program may be continued after the termination date specified in paragraph 7#a7 if1 before such date1 the ,president-- 7,a7 determines that continuation of the ,program is necessary to meet national economic or national security needs2 and 7,b7 submits notice of such determination to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 #bbc4 ,review and alignment of standards1 guidance1 and policies relating to digital engineering 7a7 ,review required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department1 in coordination with the officials specified in subsection 7c71 shall complete a comprehensive review of the standards1 guidance1 and policies relating to digital engineering within the covered ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 7#b7 ,elements ,each review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the covered ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned1 the following3 7,a7 ,a review of the reference architectures1 standards1 and best practices for the use of digital engineering tools 7including digital twins and digital threads7 as in effect at the time of the review1 including standards for the use of such tools at all stages of program design1 development1 and testing4 7,b7 ,identification of the current standards guiding the use of such digital engineering tools1 at all stages of program design1 development1 and testing4 7,c7 ,assessment of-- 7i7 the extent to which the use of such standards and related governance structures is consistent across the covered ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned2 and 7ii7 the level of interoperability of such standards across such ,armed ,forces4 7,d7 ,identification of best practices for digital engineering within each such ,armed ,force4 7,e7 ,recommendations for improvements to the use of digital engineering tools in each such ,armed ,force4 7b7 ,development of standard reference architecture 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of a military department completes the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a standard reference architecture to guide the use of1 and best practices for1 digital engineering for program design1 development1 and testing within each covered ,armed ,force under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 ,each reference architecture shall include-- 7,a7 a framework and clear requirements for developing and deploying digital engineering tools across program lifecycles2 and 7,b7 defined standards for data management and modeling4 7#b7 ,periodic review ,not less frequently than once every three years following implementation of the standard reference architecture required under paragraph 7#a71 each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7,a7 conduct periodic reviews of the reference architecture to ensure it effectively addresses advancements in technology and evolving operational needs2 and 7,b7 if necessary1 modify the reference architecture to address such advancements and needs4 7#c7 ,approval and certification required ,before a reference architecture may be implemented under this subsection1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 shall-- 7,a7 review and approve the reference architecture2 and 7,b7 submit certification of such approval to the head of the covered ,armed ,force involved4 7#d7 ,recommendations for further standardization ,based on the reviews conducted under paragraph 7#c71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 shall-- 7,a7 identify and develop recommendations regarding areas in which further standardization of reference architectures across the covered ,armed ,forces may be feasible2 and 7,b7 submit such recommendations to the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7c7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this subsection are the following-- 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#c7 ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term reference architecture means an authoritative source of information about a specific subject area that guides and constrains the instantiations of multiple architectures and solutions1 as described in the guidance of the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense titled ,reference ,architecture ,description1 dated ,june #bjaj1 or any successor to such guidance4 #bbd4 ,application of software innovation and data management plans to modernize test and evaluation infrastructure 7a7 ,establishment of digital test and evaluation environment 7#a7 ,program ,the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center1 in coordination with the officials specified in paragraph 7#d71 shall establish and maintain a digital test and evaluation environment for developmental and operational testing of warfighting capabilities4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the digital test and evaluation environment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 incorporate commercially-derived data management1 analysis1 and operations software tools to enable rapid test and evaluation2 7,b7 enable real-time and iterative data collection1 management1 analysis1 and feedback loops across the life cycle of tested systems2 7,c7 provide secure environments for testing systems with operational security sensitivities2 and 7,d7 use a modular open system approach 7as defined in section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to ensure the environment can be accessed by multiple vendors and is interoperable with multiple data sources1 data formats1 and digital tools4 7#c7 ,use of software acquisition pathway ,in procuring software and covered hardware 7as defined in section #cfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for the digital test and evaluation environment required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management center shall use a software acquisition pathway described in section #cfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit2 7,b7 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation2 and 7,c7 each chief of a covered ,armed ,force4 7b7 ,data management plans 7#a7 ,in general ,before a covered ,armed ,force may conduct a test and evaluation event1 an appropriate official from the ,armed ,force shall submit to the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation and the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center a data management plan for the event4 ,such data management plan may be included as part of the ,test and ,evaluation ,master plan submitted for the event pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ajj4 7#b7 ,plan requirements ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation and the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center shall jointly develop standard requirements for the data management plans required under paragraph 7#a74 ,each such data management plan shall include1 with respect to the test and evaluation event covered by the plan-- 7,a7 identification of relevant data to be collected during the event2 7,b7 methodologies for analyzing data after testing is complete2 and 7,c7 any other information the ,directors determine appropriate4 7c7 ,pilot program to accelerate test 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center1 in coordination with the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 shall jointly carry out a pilot program to determine how commercial software can be used to accelerate and improve testing for priority mission areas-- 7,a7 to accelerate continuous integration and continuous testing of warfighting capabilities by applying industry best practices and tooling for scalability1 advanced analysis1 and data sharing on identified priority use cases2 and 7,b7 to enable continuous and iterative testing throughout capability design1 development1 engineering1 and fielding4 7#b7 ,reports required ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit and the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center1 in coordination with the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 shall-- 7,a7 not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the congressional defense committees an interim report that includes an implementation plan for the pilot program under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 following submittal of the report under subparagraph 7,a71 but not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the committees a report on the progress of the pilot program1 which shall include a description of-- 7i7 the metrics used to measure the performance of commercial software under the program2 7ii7 the initial findings of the program2 and 7iii7 based on such findings1 any identified roadblocks or limitations to using commercial software and digital tools for accelerated testing4 7#c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this subsection shall terminate five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,covered ,armed ,force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 #bbe4 ,demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance weapon system platforms 7a7 ,program establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the chiefs of the ,armed ,forces1 shall carry out a program to equip selected weapon system platforms with onboard1 near real-time1 end-to-end serial bus and radio frequency monitoring capabilities to ensure continuous operational oversight and cybersecurity health and resiliency4 7b7 ,phases ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the program under subsection 7a7 in phases as follows3 7#a7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 select not fewer than #c and not more than #e weapon system platform fleets for initial participation in the program1 prioritizing the ,,mh-#fj,r and ,,mq-#i aircraft fleets2 and 7,b7 complete the initial deployment of monitoring capabilities to such platforms4 7#b7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall extend monitoring capabilities to the complete fleets of selected platforms and complete initial data collection and analysis from all participating platforms4 7#c7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations-- 7,a7 select not fewer than #c and not more than #e weapon system platform fleets1 in addition to those selected under paragraph 7#a71 for participation in the program1 prioritizing platforms that demonstrate the highest potential for cybersecurity improvement and operational readiness gains based on program data analysis2 and 7,b7 complete initial deployment of monitoring capabilities to such additional platforms4 7#d7 ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall complete a comprehensive evaluation of the monitoring capabilities demonstrated under the program1 including cybersecurity effectiveness1 potential applicability of data to maintenance improvements1 and development of scalability recommendations for potential ,department-wide implementation4 7c7 ,data collection and analysis 7#a7 ,chiefs of the armed forces requirements ,each chief of an ,armed ,force with a weapon system platform participating in the program under subsection 7a7 shall collect and provide to the ,secretary of ,defense data regarding the platform and the monitoring capabilities demonstrated under the program1 including data on-- 7,a7 cyber threat detection effectiveness2 7,b7 maintenance efficiency improvements2 7,c7 safety incident investigation and predictive maintenance accuracy2 7,d7 operational readiness and mission capable rates improvements2 and 7,e7 interoperability and data sharing capabilities across platforms and services4 7#b7 ,departmental analysis ,the ,secretary shall analyze the data provided under paragraph 7#a7 to assess-- 7,a7 integration challenges and suggestions for overcoming such challenges in a future ,department-wide program2 7,b7 scalability requirements for broader ,department-wide implementation2 and 7,c7 novel approaches for utilizing existing resources in an austere fiscal environment to expand capabilities across the ,department4 7d7 ,budget integration ,in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense budget for fiscal year #bjbh 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include proposed funding levels for the program expansion authorized under subsection 7b77#c74 7e7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for each of the following five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the program4 ,each report shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 implementation plans for the program2 7#b7 identification of the weapon system platforms selected for participation in the program2 and 7#c7 analysis of any data collected under the program4 #bbf4 ,western regional range complex demonstration 7a7 ,demonstration required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a demonstration of a joint multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic testing and training environment across military departments by interconnecting existing ranges and training sites in the western ,states to improve joint multi-domain 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 that blend kinetic and non-kinetic effects4 7#d7 ,operations in the information environment4 7#e7 ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control 7commonly known as ,,jadc#b74 7#f7 ,information warfare1 including the following3 7,a7 ,intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance4 7,b7 ,offensive and defensive 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 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term information environment means the aggregate of individuals1 organizations1 and systems that collect1 process1 and disseminate1 or act on information4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7g7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #bbg4 ,reimbursement of ,national ,guard for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation expenses 7a7 ,availability ,amounts authorized to be appropriated after the date of the enactment of this ,act for the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation shall be available for reimbursement of pay1 allowances1 and other expenses which would otherwise be incurred against appropriations for the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard1 in cases in which members of the such reserve components provide support to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation projects in which their involvement furthers the project because of a member's or unit's availability1 qualifications1 experience1 or education4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 to authorize a deviation from established personnel and training procedures of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces1 including the ,national ,guard2 or 7#b7 to authorize the direct engagement of members or units of such components to conduct independent research1 development1 test and evaluation projects4 #bbh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for animal research in collaboration with foreign countries of concern 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended-- 7#a7 to carry out research1 development1 test1 evaluation1 or training activities involving animals-- 7,a7 in collaboration with a foreign country of concern2 or 7,b7 at any facility located in1 or owned or controlled 7directly or indirectly7 by1 a foreign country of concern2 or 7#b7 to enter into a contract or other agreement1 or make a grant1 pursuant to which such activities would be carried out4 7b7 ,foreign country of concern defined ,in this section1 the term foreign country of concern has the meaning given that term in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 #bbi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for gain of function research 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended-- 7#a7 to conduct gain-of-function research on any potential pandemic pathogen at any facility operated by or on behalf of the ,department2 or 7#b7 to award contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or any other form of financial assistance to any institution of higher education1 nonprofit organization1 private entity1 or other research institute that is conducting gain-of-function research on potential pandemic pathogens4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis1 with respect to an individual research project1 grant1 contract1 or cooperative agreement1 if the ,secretary determines that such a waiver is in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,congressional notice ,not later than #cj days before the date on which an award is made1 a project is initiated1 or an agreement entered into1 with respect to which a waiver is made under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives notice of such waiver4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term gain-of-function research means any research that may be reasonably anticipated to confer an attribute to a pathogen such that the pathogen would have enhanced pathogenicity or transmissibility in mammals4 7#b7 ,the term potential pandemic pathogen means a pathogen that1 as a result of any gain-of-function research-- 7,a7 is likely more transmissible or likely capable of wide and uncontrollable spread in human populations2 7,b7 is likely more virulent or likely to cause modest or greater morbidity or mortality in humans2 or 7,c7 is likely to pose a severe threat to public health1 the capacity of the public health systems to function1 or national security4 #bcj4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense and available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment for travel expenses1 not more than #ge percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 establishes a ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office as required under section #adh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 submits to the congressional defense committees the reports required under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bda of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acf ,stat4 #bjh74 7b7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that extenuating circumstances justify such a waiver2 and 7#b7 provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the reasons for such determination4 ,c ,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #bda4 ,feasibility study on incorporating militarily-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into wargaming exercises 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall conduct a review to determine the feasibility and advisability modifying the design of wargaming exercises to ensure that such exercises incorporate militarily-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall take into account-- 7#a7 biotechnology-enabled enhancements that improve the cognitive and physical performance of warfighters2 7#b7 biotechnology-enabled chemicals and materials intended to provide a strategic advantage on the battlefield2 7#c7 adversaries' use of biotechnology for military purposes beyond traditional biological weapons2 and 7#d7 any other militarily-relevant applications of biotechnology determined appropriate by the ,chairman4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall consult with-- 7#a7 the commanders of the combatant commands2 and 7#b7 other stakeholders within and outside the ,department of ,defense1 as necessary1 to identify recent militarily-relevant advancements in the field of biotechnology that could potentially be incorporated into exercises4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed summary of any recommended modifications to wargaming exercises2 and 7#b7 if applicable1 a plan for regularly updating the design of such exercises to keep pace with advances in biotechnology4 7e7 ,wargaming exercise defined ,in this section1 the term wargaming exercise means a military exercise conducted to test or improve tactical expertise1 and includes the ,globally ,integrated ,wargames4 #bdb4 ,feasibility study on use of cloud laboratories 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review to determine the feasibility and advisability of using cloud laboratories at the ,department of ,defense to provide authorized researchers with access to high-quality experimental instrumentation and data collection for purposes of generating high-quality data4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the review required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take into account-- 7#a7 best practices for cloud computing methods to safely store sensitive data1 such as biological data2 7#b7 considerations related to cybersecurity1 biosecurity1 research security1 and data privacy2 7#c7 estimated costs for the construction and sustainment of cloud laboratories2 7#d7 estimated timelines for establishing cloud laboratories2 and 7#e7 consideration of how cloud laboratories can improve the quality and quantity of data to improve research and development of novel technologies4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,cloud laboratory defined ,in this section1 the term cloud laboratory means a physical laboratory equipped with automation and data storage to conduct experiments4 #bdc4 ,quarterly reports on termination of critical technology research awards 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to the quarter preceding the date of the report1 identification of each covered award that was terminated by the ,department of defense on the basis that the award no longer effectuates the programs goals or agency priorities as provided under the ,department of ,defense ,research and ,development ,general ,terms and ,conditions 7dated ,march #bjbe71 or any related or successor guidance4 7#b7 ,for each covered award identified under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 an explanation of whether or not that award was meeting relevant objectives and requirements2 and 7,b7 a justification for the termination of the award4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered award means an award made by the ,department of ,defense relating to the research or development of any of the #ad critical technology areas4 7#b7 ,the term #ad critical technology areas means the critical technology areas described in the memorandum of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering issued on ,february #a1 #bjbb1 titled ,,usd7,r,e7 ,technology ,vision for an ,era of ,competition1 or any successor guidance4 #bdd4 ,report on ,department of ,defense market research of critical technology and capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7#a7 reviews and assesses the ability of the ,department of ,defense to conduct effective and thorough market research on critical existing and emerging defense technologies2 and 7#b7 makes recommendations for the improvement of such market research capabilities4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the strategic market evaluation practices across developmental innovation and acquisition offices1 including practices that are aligned for purposes of investigating existing commercial technology capabilities in critical technologies and capabilities4 7#b7 ,recommendations on ways to improve market research and commercial sector due diligence within key ,department of ,defense innovation and acquisition offices1 with a particular focus on deeper engagement with existing private sector entities4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the current status of development maturity and growth in critical technological market areas4 7#d7 ,an assessment of regulatory1 legal1 and administrative barriers in testing and evaluation of such critical technologies that may delay their maturation and development1 such as-- 7,a7 a lack of authority to operate new technologies domestically2 and 7,b7 barriers to direct commercial sales and foreign military sales for such critical technologies4 7#e7 ,an assessment of how the barriers described in paragraph 7#d7 may be addressed to direct additional investment and speed development4 7#f7 ,an assessment of current practices of accumulating and storing market research data across the ,department of ,defense enterprise1 from early-stage research and development efforts to mature commercial solutions4 7#g7 ,recommendations1 with respect to each critical technology sector1 for enhancing private sector participation1 lowering barriers to entry for commercial sector entities1 decreasing capital costs required for development1 and shortening internal ,department of ,defense timelines for major acquisition decisions4 7#h7 ,recommendations for the creation of standardized best practices for market research and commercial sector due diligence within key innovation and acquisition organizations in the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report under subsection 7a7 the ,secretary shall seek input from relevant individuals and organizations in commercial industry and the venture capital sector4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,a ,authorization of ,appropriations #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf 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 ,inclusion of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies in eligible investments made by ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,section #adi7;f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,u7 through 7,,gg7 as subparagraphs 7,w7 through 7,,ii71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,t7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,u7 ,nuclear energy4 7,v7 ,nuclear technologies4 4 #cab4 ,inclusion of information about ,,pfas investigation and remediation in annual report on defense environmental programs ,section #bgaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,information on the costs associated with investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination1 including-- 7,a7 detailed information regarding the total potential total costs to the ,department of investigating and remediating such contamination at all locations where investigation and remediation is expected to be funded by the ,department2 and 7,b7 the cost assumption analysis required under subsection 7d74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,,pfas cost assumption analysis ,the ,secretary shall carry out an annual cost assumption analysis with respect to the most important contributors to the costs to the ,department of investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination that-- 7#a7 includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of any changes in regulatory standards1 treatment technologies1 and site prioritization that could affect future costs2 7,b7 examples of how modifying assumptions about contamination extent1 remediation timelines1 or emerging disposal methods could affect projected costs2 and 7,c7 an identification of any funding shortfalls or other constraints that could affect the investigation and remediation of such contamination2 and 7#b7 incorporates a risk and uncertainty analysis with respect to the effects of potential changes in the most important contributors to the costs to the ,department of investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination1 including-- 7,a7 variability in the extent of such contamination based on ongoing site assessments1 inspections1 and investigations2 7,b7 shifts in regulatory requirements that could alter investigation and remediation strategies2 and 7,c7 advances in technologies for the treatment and disposal such contamination that could reduce or increase long-term costs4 4 #cac4 ,modification of requirements relating to replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam ,section #cbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbc and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf2 and 7,b7 by striking in excess of one part per billion of and inserting detectable2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbd and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,exemptions ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 shall not apply to firefighting foam for use-- 7#a7 onboard oceangoing vessels1 including use in pier-side inspection1 testing1 and maintenance2 7#b7 that is necessary to conduct testing to meet military specification qualification requirements and ensure quality standards of the inventory of the ,department2 7#c7 during research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of fluorine-free fire-fighting agents2 7#d7 on naval nuclear submarine propulsion plants2 or 7#e7 in tactical vehicles and equipment that is incompatible with fluorine-free fire-fighting agents4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting the limitation under subsection 7b7 or before the prohibition2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting or to maintain military readiness after safety2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and redesignating clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii71 as so redesignated1 by striking and does not require revision2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking ,secretary of ,defense and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 #cad4 ,provision of alternative drinking water to certain communities with private drinking water wells contaminated with perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,requirement ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 for each household that is located in a community with a private drinking water well in which contamination from a perfluoroalkyl substance1 polyfluoroalkyl substance1 or mixture thereof resulting from activities of the ,department of ,defense exceeds the maximum contaminant level for such substance or mixture1 respectively1 and that has not received a permanent safe drinking water solution described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to such household an alternative source of drinking water 7which may include the provision of bottled water7 until such time as-- 7#a7 the degree of cleanup of such contamination has at least attained such respective maximum contaminant level1 consistent with section #aba7;d7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;d772 or 7#b7 the ,secretary provides such household with a permanent safe drinking water solution described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,permanent safe drinking water solutions described ,a permanent safe drinking water solution described in this subsection is the connection of a household to a public water system1 installation at a household of an onsite filtration system capable of treating the contamination specified in subsection 7a71 or provision to a household of another permanent alternative source of drinking water4 7c7 ,coordination with existing authorities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out this section in a manner consistent with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 and any other authority under environmental law1 including by coordinating efforts under subsection 7a7 with ongoing efforts to address contamination under such authorities4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms maximum contaminant level and public water system have the meanings given those terms in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f74 7#b7 ,the term private drinking water well means a drinking water well that is not a public water system and is not connected to a public water system4 #cae4 ,responsibilities of executive agent for installation and operational nuclear energy 7a7 ,executive agent ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 and the ,director of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office of the ,department of ,defense1 shall ensure that1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 there is designated an executive agent of the ,department of ,defense for installation and operational nuclear energy4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the executive agent specified in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,in coordination with the commanders of the combatant commands and the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 assessing installation energy and operational energy needs1 and establishing and maintaining requirements for the use of nuclear energy to meet such needs1 for the purpose of furthering mission critical activities of the ,department of ,defense and enhancing national security4 7#b7 ,consulting with project developers and other experts from the commercial nuclear industry1 potential private owners and operators of nuclear reactors to be deployed at military installations1 and other persons determined appropriate by the executive agent1 to assess the technological capabilities1 development status1 costs1 timelines1 risks1 and potential need for design evolution of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense referred to paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 assessing the technology readiness1 licensability1 deployability1 operability1 and maintainability of nuclear reactors with respect to potential deployment at military installations4 7#d7 ,in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments1 integrating technical and project resources across the ,department of ,defense for the use of nuclear reactors to meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense referred to in paragraph 7#a71 including by developing a plan to aggregate the demand for1 and the acquisition and deployment of1 nuclear reactors across military installations and military departments4 7#e7 ,in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission-- 7,a7 evaluating the regulatory framework and other requirements applicable to the use of nuclear reactors to meet such needs2 and 7,b7 establishing training programs and plans relating to the acquisition and operation of nuclear reactors to meet such needs4 7#f7 ,identifying the timelines and resource requirements necessary for the acquisition and operation of nuclear reactors to meet such needs1 including-- 7,a7 any support necessary from the national laboratories of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,b7 any funding necessary to carry out interim pilot programs for the limited deployment of nuclear reactors until such timelines and resource requirements are met4 7#g7 ,including resource requirements identified pursuant to paragraph 7#f71 and any other resource requirements necessary to carry out this subsection1 in applicable planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution processes of the ,department of ,defense1 including by preparing1 as applicable-- 7,a7 a program objective memorandum for any new resource so required2 and 7,b7 a budget justification for any new resource so required for inclusion in the budget materials submitted by the ,secretary of ,defense to ,congress in support of the ,president's annual budget request 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#h7 ,providing technical support for programs of the military departments relating to the deployment of nuclear reactors for installation energy resilience4 7c7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for a period of five years1 the executive agent specified in subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report describing the actions taken to implement this section during the one-year period ending on the date of the submission of such report4 7d7 ,plan for program of record 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the executive agent specified in subsection 7a71 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to establish a program of record of the ,department of ,defense for the use of nuclear energy to meet installation energy and operational energy needs4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of requirements necessary for the establishment of the program of record specified in such paragraph4 7,b7 ,a budget estimate for such program of record through #bjcj or through the conclusion of the five-year period following the first date on which a nuclear reactor is deployed at a military installation1 whichever is later4 7,c7 ,a summary of actions taken to implement the responsibilities under subsection 7b7 and information derived as a result of such actions4 7,d7 ,use cases for nuclear reactors1 developed in coordination with the commanders of combatant commands with respect to installation and operational needs 7including needs relating to the electrification of operational energy1 elimination of fuel supply vulnerabilities1 military installation resilience1 sustainment of military installations1 enablement of multi-domain operations1 and advanced weaponry74 7,e7 ,an identification of the minimum potential number of military installations at which nuclear reactors would be necessary to deploy in order to establish a cost-effective program1 and projected dates by which such nuclear reactors would achieve initial operational capability4 7,f7 ,an estimate of fuel requirements necessary to support the deployment of various models of nuclear reactors at military installations1 to inform future acquisition planning4 7e7 ,compliance with applicable directive ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in compliance with ,directive #eaja4a4 7f7 ,support within ,department of ,defense ,in accordance with ,directive #eaja4a1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the military departments1 the ,defense ,agencies1 and other elements of the ,department of ,defense provide the executive agent specified in subsection 7a7 with the appropriate support and resources needed to perform the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities of the executive agent4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 ,the term ,directive #eaja4a means ,department of ,defense ,directive #eaja4a1 or any successor directive relating to the responsibilities of an executive agent of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the terms energy resilience and military installation resilience have the meanings given those terms in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term executive agent has the meaning given the term ,do,d ,executive ,agent in ,directive #eaja4a4 7#d7 ,the term operational energy has the meaning given that term in section #bibd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #caf4 ,establishment of ,advanced ,nuclear ,technologies ,transition ,working ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a working group to be known as the ,advanced ,nuclear ,technologies ,transition ,working ,group4 7b7 ,membership ,the working group shall be composed of the following members1 or designees thereof3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,secretaries of the military departments4 7#c7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#e7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#f7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7#g7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7#h7 ,the ,director of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 7#i7 ,the head of any other organizational entity of the ,department of ,defense the ,chairperson determines appropriate4 7c7 ,chairperson ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or a designee thereof1 shall serve as the ,chairperson of the working group4 7d7 ,duties ,the duties of the working group shall include the following3 7#a7 ,developing and implementing a strategy to accelerate the procurement and fielding of commercially available advanced nuclear technologies using available authorities4 7#b7 ,identifying critical installation energy and operational energy needs of military installations and the combatant commands that may be addressed through the use of advanced nuclear technologies1 ensuring such needs are considered in relation to efforts and planned efforts of the ,department of ,defense1 and developing an accelerated pathway to leverage advanced nuclear technologies to address any gap in such needs4 7#c7 ,coordinating efforts among the members of the working group for the demonstration and transition of advanced nuclear technologies1 including by increasing opportunities for collaboration between the ,department of ,defense and potential partners within the commercial nuclear industry with respect to research and development1 testing and evaluation1 and procurement activities relating to such technologies4 7#d7 ,coordinating with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies regarding the conduct of interagency activities and development of best practices to address obstacles to the rapid fielding of advanced nuclear technologies1 including any such obstacle relating to workforce development1 regulatory frameworks1 licensing requirements1 access to fuel sources1 safety or security standards1 or decommissioning4 7#e7 ,establishing opportunities for engagement with developers of advanced nuclear technologies within the commercial nuclear industry to assess the availability 7including1 as applicable1 the timeline for availability7 of micro-reactor and small modular reactor capabilities for potential application to meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,meetings ,the working group shall meet at the call of the ,chairperson and not less frequently than quarterly4 7f7 ,briefings and reports 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairperson shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the organization1 plans1 milestones1 and activities of the working group4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until the date of termination under subsection 7g71 the ,chairperson shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing1 with respect to the year preceding the date of submission of the report1 the plans1 milestones1 and activities of the working group1 including a description of the status during such year of any project relating to advanced nuclear technologies1 any funding or other requirement associated with such a project1 and any plan to transition a capability under such a project4 7g7 ,termination ,the working group shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term micro-reactor means an advanced nuclear reactor1 as such term is defined in section #iea7;b77#a7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b77#a771 with a rated capacity of less than #ej electrical megawatts4 7#b7 ,the term operational energy has the meaning given that term in section #bibd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term small modular reactor means an advanced nuclear reactor1 as such term is defined in section #iea7;b77#a7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b77#a77-- 7,a7 with a rated capacity of less than #ejj electrical megawatts2 and 7,b7 that may be constructed and operated in combination with similar reactors at a single site4 7#d7 ,the term working group means the working group established under subsection 7a74 #cag4 ,department of ,air ,force program of record for commercial weather data 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish a program of record of the ,department of the ,air ,force to-- 7#a7 acquire and use commercial weather data to-- 7,a7 support operational weather forecasting2 and 7,b7 enhance mission planning and execution in data-sparse and contested environments2 7#b7 integrate such commercial weather data and related systems into meteorological and decision support frameworks of the ,air ,force2 and 7#c7 ensure resilience against adversarial advancements in space-based environmental monitoring4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 with respect to the program of record to be established under subsection 7a71 the following3 7#a7 ,a transition plan for the adoption of such program of record1 including projected costs and funding requirements over the period covered by the program objective memorandum process for fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca4 7#b7 ,an acquisition strategy for such program of record1 including an outline of potential middle tier of acquisition pathways or major capability acquisition pathways 7as such term is defined in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4he1 titled ,major ,capability ,acquisition and issued on ,august #f1 #bjbj 7or successor instruction774 7#c7 ,a budget justification for inclusion of such program of record in the budget materials submitted by the ,secretary of ,defense to ,congress in support of the ,president's annual budget request 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for fiscal year #bjbg1 to secure sustained funding4 #cah4 ,pilot program on ,navy installation nuclear energy 7a7 ,pilot program required ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall carry out a ten-year pilot program at one or more naval installations for the purpose of determining how small modular reactors or mobile reactors could be used-- 7#a7 to meet the coastal installation energy needs of the ,navy during the ten-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 to inform the development of concepts for the use of nuclear power facilities to support increased energy security for ,navy and ,marine ,corps installations4 7b7 ,installation prioritization ,in selecting naval installations for the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall prioritize an installation that-- 7#a7 has entered into1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a memorandum of agreement with a private power provider to explore the use of a small modular reactor or mobile reactor for installation energy requirements2 and 7#b7 contributes support to naval operational forces in the mid-,atlantic region4 7c7 ,public-private partnerships 7#a7 ,available infrastructure ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment may carry out the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 by assessing and making recommendations regarding how to make available the facilities of a ,navy or ,marine ,corps program selected for participation in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,data centers ,as part of the pilot program1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall evaluate and make recommendations regarding how to make available ,navy or ,marine ,corps facilities to co-locate data centers with the assessed1 representative small modular reactors or mobile reactors4 7#c7 ,contracts ,the pilot program does not require the ,secretary of the ,navy to enter into any new contract1 such as an energy savings performance contract4 7d7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,annual report ,in each report submitted under section #bibe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the period beginning on the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjcb1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall include1 for the year covered by the report1 each of the following3 7,a7 ,a five-year funding plan for all ,navy nuclear shore and installation power programs for the ,navy1 including nuclear efforts provided for in the context of the ,navy ,shore ,energy ,program and any identified funding shortfalls4 7,b7 ,an identification of authorities required and remaining barriers to the provision of nuclear power from a military installation to civilian energy grids4 7,c7 ,a review of lessons learned from related efforts conducted by the other military departments1 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 and any other entities the ,secretary considers relevant4 7,d7 ,an analysis of efforts taken by the ,navy to use nuclear power on ,navy installations to support data center power demands4 7,e7 ,any other details the ,secretary of the ,navy considers relevant4 7#b7 ,final report ,upon conclusion of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 or include in the report required under section #bibe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the fiscal year during which the pilot program concludes1 the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the funding that would be required to convert the pilot program to a program of record4 7,b7 ,an identification of all available funding provided in the budget of the ,navy for the fiscal year during which the report is submitted for nuclear power at ,navy and ,marine ,corps installations4 7e7 ,early termination ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may terminate the pilot program before the expiration of the five-year period referred to in subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary provides notice of such early termination to the congressional defense committees4 #cai4 ,pilot program to install propane-powered generators at a domestic defense industrial base facility 7a7 ,program required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations and the ,environment shall carry out a pilot program under which the ,assistant ,secretary shall install propane-powered generators at an organic industrial base facility4 ,under the pilot program1 such generators shall-- 7#a7 be used in tandem with an on-site microgrid in order to improve the resiliency and redundancy of power generation at the facility2 and 7#b7 be powered by conventional or renewable propane4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term microgrid has the meaning given such term in section #fda7;b77#f7 of the ,united ,states ,energy ,storage ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agbca7;b77#f774 7#b7 ,the term propane has the meaning given such term in section #c7f7 of the ,propane ,education and ,research ,act of #aiif 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdjb7f774 7c7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cbj4 ,strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy to accelerate the remediation efforts of the ,department of ,defense with respect to contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 which shall include-- 7#a7 criteria of the ,department for the prioritization of military installations and ,national ,guard facilities with respect to which such efforts are planned or underway1 based on relative risk to human health1 demonstrated environmental impact1 and proximity to any community affected1 or at risk of being affected1 by such contamination2 7#b7 timelines for completing each phase of the cleanup process under ,,cercla with respect to such contamination for each such military installation or ,national ,guard facility2 7#c7 a plan for deploying additional technologies1 personnel1 or other resources to reduce delays to such remediation efforts1 including an identification of-- 7,a7 the number of laboratories accredited by the environmental laboratory accreditation program of the ,department to test for the presence of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7,b7 the number of laboratories in the process of being so accredited2 and 7#d7 benchmarks for evaluating the performance of each military department or ,defense ,agency with respect to response efforts to address contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 7b7 ,public dashboard ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish on a publicly accessible website of the ,department an online dashboard that provides information on the actions of the ,department1 including each military department1 relating to contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,the dashboard shall be updated on a semiannual basis and shall include a summary of-- 7#a7 funding levels and expenditures relating to response efforts to address such contamination1 dissagregated by each military installation or ,national ,guard facility with respect to which such efforts are planned or underway2 7#b7 the status of response efforts to address such contamination under the applicable phase of the cleanup process under ,,cercla1 including the status of any interim removal actions1 at each such site2 7#c7 projected and actual timelines for the completion of remediation with respect to such contamination at each such site2 and 7#d7 points of contact for community engagement4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms ,,cercla1 ,national ,guard facility1 removal1 and response have the meanings given those terms in section #bgjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,defense ,agency has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,logistics and ,sustainment #cca4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction ,section #bbjh7u77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 #ccb4 ,designation of senior officials responsible for integration of global contested logistics posture management 7a7 ,designation of senior military department officials ,chapter #aca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bbbi;b4 ,responsibility for contested logistics posture management 7a7 ,designation of responsible official ,the ,chair of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall designate the member or employee of the ,joint ,staff with primary responsibility for the core logistics capabilities of supply1 maintenance operations1 prepositioned stocks1 deployment and distribution1 health services support1 engineering1 logistics services1 and operational contract to serve as the official within the ,department with principal responsibility for the integration of global contested logistics posture management across the military departments4 ,in carrying out such responsibility1 such official shall coordinate with the senior military department officials designated under subsection 7c74 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the official designated under subsection 7a7 shall coordinate and deconflict the activities of the military departments with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,the locations of sites outside the continental ,united ,states at which stocks of supplies and equipment as well as the composition of those stocks4 7#b7 ,the provision of adequate intra-theater sea and air capability to move material and personnel throughout the theater4 7#c7 ,the monitoring and coordination of resourcing decisions by the military departments in support of operational plans and contingencies4 7#d7 ,the identification of shortcomings in the provision of resources identified in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7c7 ,senior military department officials 7#a7 ,each secretary of a military department shall designate1 from among officials serving in the department1 an official to have principal responsibility for contested logistics posture management for that department4 7#b7 ,each senior official designated under paragraph 7#a7 shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 ensuring that the department concerned is adequately prepared to provide coordinated logistics support to the armed forces of that department in contested environments outside the continental ,united ,states1 including by-- 7i7 establishing or arranging for access to locations through which supplies and equipment can be provided to such forces2 7ii7 developing any necessary infrastructure2 and 7iii7 to the extent feasible1 prepositioning supplies and equipment at such locations2 and 7,b7 ensuring that the logistics capabilities described in subparagraph 7,a7 meet the requirements of the operational and contingency plans of such forces4 7#c7 ,each senior official designated under paragraph 7#a7 may designate an official of the military department concerned to serve as a deputy to assist the senior official in carrying out the responsibilities under this section4 7d7 ,contested logistics posture strategy 7#a7 ,the official designated under subsection 7a71 in coordination with each senior official designated under subsection 7b7 and any other ,department official identified by the ,secretary1 shall develop and implement a strategy for carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the locations of sites outside the continental ,united ,states at which stocks of supplies and equipment are prepositioned as of the date of the strategy2 7ii7 the status and disposition of such prepositioned stocks2 and 7iii7 the operational or contingency plan such stocks are intended to support4 7,b7 ,an identification of-- 7i7 any shortcomings associated with the sites and prepositioned stocks described in subparagraph 7,a7 that must be addressed to optimally execute operational and contingency plans2 and 7ii7 any additional sites1 infrastructure1 or equipment that may be needed to address such shortcomings and support such plans4 7,c7 ,a description of any additional funding or other resources required-- 7i7 to address the shortcomings identified under subparagraph 7,b77i72 and 7ii7 to provide for the additional sites1 infrastructure1 and equipment identified under subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7,d7 ,a prioritized list of investment recommendations for each item described in subparagraph 7,c74 7,e7 ,an identification of each case in which the military department concerned lacks the authority or ability to access a location outside the ,united ,states for purposes of providing logistics support as required under operational and contingency plans1 set forth separately by location4 7,f7 ,an assessment of any existing and projected threats to sites outside the continental ,united ,states that are expected to support such operational and contingency plans4 7#c7 ,the strategy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the period of two years following the date of the strategy and shall be updated on an biennial basis4 4 7b7 ,deadline for designation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall make the designation required under section #bbbi;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,deadline2 reports 7#a7 ,deadline ,the development of the strategy required under subsection 7d7 of section #bbbi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall be completed by not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbg4 7#b7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the official designated under subsection 7a7 of such section #bbbi;b shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the names of the officials designated under subsection 7b7 of such section2 and 7,b7 a plan for the completion of the development of the strategy required under subsection 7d7 of such section4 7#c7 ,biennial interim reports ,during the period beginning on the date of the submission of the initial report under paragraph 7#b7 and ending on the date of the completion of the development of the strategy required under subsection 7d7 of such section #bbbi;b1 the official designated under subsection 7a7 of such section shall submit to the congressional defense committees semi-annual reports each of which shall include-- 7,a7 an update on the progress made toward the completion of the development of the strategy2 and 7,b7 an assessment of the progress of the official with respect to the responsibilities of the official under subsection 7b7 of such section4 #ccc4 ,modification of minimum capital investment for certain depots of ,department of ,defense ,section #bdgf7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the preceding three fiscal years and inserting the preceding fiscal year1 the current fiscal year1 and the estimated amount for the following fiscal year4 #cce4 ,modification to annual report on ,navy ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program ,section #cee7;c77#b77;,a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac note7 is amended by inserting and the incorporation of digital infrastructure 7including hardware1 software1 and cloud storage7 and platforms before 2 and4 #ccf4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of the ,department of ,defense ,section #cei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #acbc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdgf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively4 #ccg4 ,pilot program for arsenal workload sustainment 7a7 ,establishment of pilot program ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program to incentivize public-private partnerships at arsenals of the ,department of the ,army1 to be known as the ,arsenal ,workload ,sustainment ,pilot ,program 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,prioritization 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the award of a contract to a non-public partner that will use a ,government owned1 ,government controlled arsenal of the ,department of the ,army4 7#b7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select to participate in the pilot program non-public partners that the ,secretary determines demonstrate that the performance of any work under the pilot program shall be performed equally by employees of the ,department of ,defense and the non-public partner4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to implement subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities conducted under the pilot program1 including a description of any operational challenges identified in the course of such conduct4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a breakout1 by relevant budget account1 of the workload achieved during the prior fiscal year at each ,government owned1 ,government controlled arsenal of the ,department of the ,army for which a contract was awarded under the pilot program1 whether directly or pursuant to such contract4 7,b7 ,an assessment of relevant budget accounts where any such arsenal may be used to meet future procurement needs of the ,department of ,defense1 irrespective of cost4 7,c7 ,an outlook of expected workload at each such arsenal during the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,the capital investments required to be made at each such arsenal to ensure compliance and operational capacity4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the establishment of the pilot program4 7f7 ,non-public partner defined ,in this section1 the term non-public partner means an entity1 individual1 university1 or nonprofit organization that is not part of the ,united ,states ,government4 #cch4 ,depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational exercises 7a7 ,in general ,each year1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall incorporate in at least one multinational exercise conducted in the area of operations of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command-- 7#a7 depot-level maintenance1 repair1 and sustainment considerations1 including binational or multinational planning sessions with covered nations on-- 7,a7 identifying opportunities to cooperate on depot-level maintenance and repair in ways that minimize transportation requirements in such area of operations and determining the authorities necessary to deliver the necessary joint capabilities2 7,b7 facilitating real-time coordination between the ,united ,states and covered nations to maintain munitions stock levels and resupply routes in the such area of operations2 7,c7 mutual recognition of airworthiness and maintenance certification between the ,united ,states and covered nations2 and 7,d7 emergency tabletop exercises1 such as when an aircraft of a covered nation breaks down on ,united ,states territory1 and vice versa1 in a contested logistics environment2 and 7#b7 coordination with the ,air ,force ,sustainment ,center1 including the participation of representatives of-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7,b7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,pacific2 7,c7 the ,united ,states ,air ,mobility ,command2 and 7,d7 the ,air ,force ,sustainment ,center4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to ,congress a report summarizing the lessons learned from carrying out an exercise in accordance with subsection 7a7 with respect to the ,republic of ,korea and the ,commonwealth of ,australia4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a list of candidate systems for co-sustainment with ,korea and ,australia4 7#b7 ,a list of depot-level repair workload opportunities to undertake with ,korea and ,australia1 including testing equipment or line replaceable units4 7#c7 ,opportunities to incorporate ,korean and ,australian industry partners in depot-level maintenance repair activities1 including through public-private partnerships4 7#d7 ,an identification of any potential logistical challenges that could arise with the host country1 including with respect to workforce1 housing1 and location of workload4 7#e7 ,an identification of any potential impediments involving intellectual property or data rights between original equipment manufacturers and the ,department of the ,air ,force or between the ,department of the ,air ,force and named partner countries4 7#f7 ,an identification of any potential impediments related to the ,international ,traffic in ,arms ,regulations and related statutes4 7#g7 ,any additional recommendations to ,congress that would ease the facilitation of depot-level maintenance repair partnerships with ,korea and ,australia1 including changes to existing status of forces agreements4 7#h7 ,an analysis of current maintenance and repair capabilities and gaps in the organic industrial base of ,korea and ,australia4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the types of maintenance and repair activities 7depot-level1 preventative1 corrective7 that may be most appropriate for partnership with ,korea and ,australia4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of how partnerships may contribute to allied contingency operations1 interoperability1 and regional posture resilience in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7#aa7 ,a consideration of planning factors related to the evolving force generation models1 future-generation aircraft programs1 deployment schedules1 statutory maintenance thresholds1 and other relevant operational requirements of the ,department of the ,air ,force4 7c7 ,covered nation defined ,in this section1 the term covered nation means any of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,commonwealth of ,australia4 7#b7 ,canada4 7#c7 ,japan4 7#d7 ,new ,zealand4 7#e7 ,the ,republic of ,korea4 7#f7 ,the ,united ,kingdom of ,great ,britain and ,northern ,ireland4 7#g7 ,any other nation designated a covered nation for the purposes of this section by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 #cci4 ,maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements 7a7 ,requirement ,subject to the requirements of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that when the ,department of ,defense conducts maintenance of aviation critical safety items and mission critical parts1 such maintenance-- 7#a7 includes the use of a technical data requirement or organic or commercially available diagnostic tool1 if such a requirement or tool is required and available2 and 7#b7 is not conducted solely through visual inspection unless-- 7,a7 no such requirement or tool is available2 or 7,b7 only a visual inspection is required under a technical data requirement4 7b7 ,sustainment ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the acquisition of appropriate technical data requirements and diagnostic tools for the conduct of maintenance of aviation critical safety items and mission critical parts are planned as part of the sustainment of the systems containing such items and parts4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term aviation critical safety item means any part1 assembly1 installation equipment1 launch equipment1 recovery equipment1 or support equipment for an aircraft or aviation weapon system the failure1 malfunction1 or absence of which could cause-- 7,a7 a catastrophic or critical failure resulting in the loss of or serious damage to the aircraft or weapon system2 7,b7 an unacceptable risk of personal injury or loss of life2 or 7,c7 an uncommanded engine shutdown that jeopardizes safety4 7#b7 ,the term corrosion means the deterioration of a material or its properties1 including non-metallic materials1 due to a reaction of that material with the chemical environment4 7#c7 ,the term diagnostic tool means a non-destructive inspection tool capable of-- 7,a7 detecting corrosion1 cracks1 component damage1 adhesion failure1 and standard wear and tear2 and 7,b7 leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to build a predictive maintenance database when necessary to improve maintainability4 #cdj4 ,joint ,strike ,fighter sustainment 7a7 ,requirements ,by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 shall ensure that-- 7#a7 sufficient wartime spares1 support equipment1 and depot level capabilities are projected to be available for the ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter to-- 7,a7 sustain ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter operations for at least #ij days in the most stressing operational plan required of each such ,secretary2 and 7,b7 meet the fleet wide minimum readiness targets established by each such ,secretary2 and 7#b7 each ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter contractor has provided to the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 as applicable1 and such ,secretary has validated as accurate1 all information that is necessary for the ,department of ,defense to successfully complete the financial reporting and accountability requirements for ,f-#ce property1 including-- 7,a7 the incorporation of information relating to the management and reporting of ,government property that has been provided for contractor performance1 as defined and agreed upon in the contract entered into by the contractor2 and 7,b7 the remediation of all material weaknesses of the ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter ,program identified in the ,department of ,defense ,agency ,financial ,report for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd that are within the control and responsibility of the contractor4 7b7 ,treatment of individual contracts ,the information required under subsection 7a77#b7 may be provided on an individual contract basis4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive a requirement under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that such waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 provides to the congressional defense committees notice of such determination1 which shall include an identification of the concern of the ,secretary1 a remedial action plan1 and a proposed timeline to meet the requirements of such subsection4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter program that includes a description of each of the following3 7#a7 ,the top scarce supply assets and plans to reach sustainable supply positions by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,the readiness condition of afloat and deployment spares packages and efforts available to refresh outdated supplies and spares4 7#c7 ,the fiscal programming1 by fiscal year1 necessary to reduce deficient parts and depot capabilities to meet the joint strike fighter planning targets by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #cda4 ,modernization of ,army arsenals 7a7 ,in general ,in order to accelerate the modernization of the organic industrial base of the ,army and to expand capacity across the munitions industrial base to meet the munitions requirements of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7#a7 assess existing ,army facilities1 as well as existing environmental permits1 security arrangements1 and personnel1 to identify facilities that could be used or modified for the production of munitions2 and 7#b7 in identifying facilities under paragraph 7#a71 ensure that such facilities have enough property that is available and suitable for future industrial or technical development4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary should expedite the use or modification of ,army facilities to the fullest extent possible in order to increase the rate of production of munitions4 #cdb4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce the number of civilian personnel employed at ,pine ,bluff ,arsenal1 ,arkansas1 and ,red ,river ,army ,depot1 ,texas ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf may be used to reduce the number of civilian personnel employed at the ,pine ,bluff ,arsenal1 ,arkansas1 or ,red ,river ,army ,depot1 ,texas1 until the date on which the ,secretary of the ,army-- 7#a7 certifies to the congressional defense committees that such a reduction complies with-- 7,a7 civilian personnel reduction limitations required by section #bfhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 the requirement under section #gecb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to have supplies needed for the ,department of the ,army made in factories or arsenals owned by the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 overall limitations on depot-level maintenance and repair workload that may be performed by non-,federal ,government personnel under a contract pursuant to section #bdff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 submits to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 a detailed cost analysis associated with each of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 detailed estimates of the costs that will be incurred if the ,army moves the white phosphorus ammunition mission away from ,pine ,bluff ,arsenal1 including the cost and time associated with acquiring the necessary environmental permits2 and 7,c7 current capability gaps within the ,army that could be filled through the ,army organic industrial base1 including with respect to s-,,uas1 battery technology1 and brushless motors4 ,d ,organizational ,matters #cea4 ,establishment of ,army museum system ,chapter #gge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ggae4 ,army museum system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall support a system of official ,army museums within the ,united ,states ,army ,center of ,military ,history4 ,such system shall include the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,army and may contain other museums honoring individual installations1 units1 and branches1 as designated by the ,secretary of the ,army1 that meet criteria established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,criteria for designation ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish criteria for designating museums of subsection 7a7 for inclusion in the ,army museum system4 ,such criteria shall include-- 7#a7 historical significance to ,army operations1 technology1 or personnel2 7#b7 public accessibility and educational outreach programs2 and 7#c7 alignment with the mission of the ,army to preserve its heritage4 7c7 ,criteria for closure ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish criteria for closing museums within the ,army museum system4 ,if the ,secretary decides to close a museum in such system1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 not later than #ij days before the date on which the museum closes1 notice that includes-- 7#a7 a plan for the preservation1 storage1 or alternate display of historical collections contained in the museum2 7#b7 how any issues relating to museum personnel will be resolved2 7#c7 an identification of any efforts to maintain museum operations through public-private partnerships2 and 7#d7 an analysis of the cost to transport1 consolidate1 and preserve the historical collections contained in the museum4 7d7 ,funding and support ,consistent with applicable law1 the ,secretary may enter into partnerships1 including with nonprofit organizations1 to enhance the financial sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the ,army museum system4 4 #ceb4 ,authorization to maintain a library in the ,department of the ,navy ,chapter #hjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hjcj4 ,library 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may maintain in the ,department of the ,navy a library as a centralized institution dedicated to preserving1 curating1 and providing access to historical records1 technical documents1 and educational resources pertinent to the mission and heritage of the ,navy4 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of a library maintained under this section shall include-- 7#a7 collecting and preserving naval historical records1 manuscripts1 artifacts1 and publications2 7#b7 supporting research1 education1 and training for historians1 the general public1 and personnel of the ,department of the ,navy2 7#c7 enhancing the institutional knowledge and operational readiness of the ,navy through access to technical1 strategic1 and doctrinal resources2 and 7#d7 promoting public understanding of the contributions of the ,navy to national defense and maritime history4 4 #cec4 ,authorization to maintain a ,navy art gallery ,chapter #hjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ceb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hjcj;,a4 ,art gallery 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may maintain an art gallery to preserve1 display1 and promote artwork related to the history1 heritage1 and operations of the ,united ,states ,navy4 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of an art gallery maintained under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 to collect and exhibit artworks1 including paintings1 drawings1 and sculptures1 that depict naval operations1 personnel1 and significant historical events2 7#b7 to enhance the morale and welfare of ,navy personnel by celebrating their service through artistic representation2 and 7#c7 to educate the public and preserve the cultural legacy of the ,navy for future generations4 4 #ced4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system ,chapter #hfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hfag the following new section3 #hfag;,a4 ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall support a system of official ,navy museums1 which shall collectively be known as the ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system4 ,such system shall include the following museums3 7#a7 ,the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,navy4 7#b7 ,the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,museum4 7#c7 ,the ,naval ,war ,college ,museum4 7#d7 ,the ,submarine ,force ,museum4 7#e7 ,the ,national ,naval ,aviation ,museum4 7#f7 ,the ,,uss ,constitution ,museum4 7#g7 ,the ,united ,states ,navy ,seabee ,museum4 7#h7 ,the ,puget ,sound ,navy ,museum4 7#i7 ,the ,naval ,undersea ,museum4 7#aj7 ,the ,national ,museum of the ,american ,sailor4 7#aa7 ,such other museums as may be designated by the ,secretary of the ,navy that meet criteria established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,criteria for designation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish criteria for designating museums other than museums identified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 for inclusion in the ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system4 ,such criteria shall include-- 7#a7 historical significance to naval operations1 technology1 or personnel2 7#b7 public accessibility and educational outreach programs2 and 7#c7 alignment with the mission of the ,navy to preserve its heritage4 7c7 ,funding and support ,consistent with applicable law1 the ,secretary may enter into partnerships1 including with nonprofit organizations1 to enhance the financial sustainability and public engagement of the museums in the ,united ,states ,museum ,system4 4 #cee4 ,establishment of ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #a of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aaf4 ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 shall establish a center1 to be known as the ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard at an appropriate academic institution that-- 7#a7 maintains an established relationship with the ,national ,guard ,bureau2 7#b7 possesses a strong academic program in military history2 and 7#c7 is situated in proximity to a major ,national ,guard installation4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard shall-- 7#a7 serve as the principal repository for historical documents1 oral histories1 and other records related to the ,national ,guard2 7#b7 conduct research1 analysis1 and educational programs related to the history1 evolution1 and operational contributions of the ,national ,guard2 7#c7 facilitate outreach efforts to increase public awareness of the role of the ,national ,guard in national defense and domestic response operations2 and 7#d7 support the ,department of ,defense in shaping policy decisions and strategic planning related to ,national ,guard operations carried out under titles #aj and #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,collaboration and support ,the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau may-- 7#a7 collaborate with the ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard in the collection1 preservation1 and dissemination of ,national ,guard history2 7#b7 provide historical documents1 records1 and resources to support the research and archival efforts of the ,center2 and 7#c7 facilitate joint initiatives between the ,national ,guard ,bureau and the ,center to enhance historical preservation1 education1 and public awareness4 7d7 ,public-private partnership ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to establish and maintain the ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard as a public-private partnership to minimize costs to the ,federal ,government4 4 7b7 ,deadline for establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish the ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard required under section #aaf of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 by not later than the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the selection of the academic institution where the ,center for the ,study of the ,national ,guard required under section #aaf of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 is located2 7#b7 an identification of the status of the establishment and initial operations of the ,center2 7#c7 a description of any ongoing efforts between the ,national ,guard ,bureau and the ,center2 and 7#d7 the recommendations of the ,secretary to enhance the preservation and study of ,national ,guard history4 #cef4 ,recognition of certain aspects of the ,national ,navy ,,udt-,,seal ,museum in ,fort ,pierce1 ,florida1 as a national memorial1 national memorial garden1 and national ,k#i memorial ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall recognize the ,national ,navy ,,seal ,museum ,memorial1 the ,memorial ,garden and ,living ,beach1 and the ,naval ,special ,warfare ,k#i ,memorial of the ,national ,navy ,,udt-,,seal ,museum1 located at #ccjj ,north ,highway ,a#a;,a1 ,north ,hutchinson ,island1 in ,fort ,pierce1 ,florida1 as a national memorial1 national memorial garden1 and national ,k#i memorial1 respectively1 of the ,navy ,s,e,a,ls4 ,e ,studies1 ,reports1 and ,briefings #cfa4 ,assessments and plan for increasing access to nutritious food on military installations 7a7 ,assessments 7#a7 ,requirement ,chapter #bc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #dhh the following new section3 #dhi4 ,biennial assessments on nutrition standards of military departments ,on a biennial basis1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of the nutrition standards of each military department1 including by reviewing any nutrition program or related policy of that military department1 and the extent to which such standards are reflected in the food options accessible to members of the armed forces at the military installations of that military department2 7#b7 submit a report containing the results of such assessment to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 and 7#c7 publish such report on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7#b7 ,first report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 and publish on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense1 the first report required under section #dhi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,manpower and ,reserve ,affairs and such other entities as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate1 shall jointly submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate and publish on a publicly available website of the ,department of ,defense a plan to increase access to nutritious food on military installations1 consistent with recommendations included in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,,dod ,food ,program3 ,additional ,actions ,needed to ,implement1 ,oversee1 and ,evaluate ,nutrition ,efforts for ,service ,members1 and dated ,june #bd1 #bjbd 7,,gao-#bd-ajfaee74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a strategy developed by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,manpower and ,reserve ,affairs for increasing nutritious menu options at venues that are located on military installations1 offer food services to members of the ,armed ,forces1 and are not funded with appropriated amounts 7referred to in the report specified in such paragraph as nonappropriated fund food venues74 #cfb4 ,quarterly reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the last day of each fiscal quarter that begins after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 until the termination date specified in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,commanding ,general of the ,united ,states ,army ,corps of ,engineers1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the quarter covered by the report1 the following information3 7#a7 ,the number of new task order awards for munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense issued and the total dollar value of such awards4 7#b7 ,the number of optional tasks exercised as part of such projects and the total dollar value of such exercised tasks4 7#c7 ,the number of contract modifications or requests for equitable adjustment issued as part of such projects and the total dollar value of such modifications and adjustments4 7#d7 ,the number of task orders for such projects with expiring funds and the total value of any associated deobligations4 7#e7 ,the number of active munitions response projects at such sites and the contract phase of each project1 including whether the project is in the remedial investigation1 feasibility study1 proposed plan1 or decision document or record of decision phase4 7#f7 ,the number of active such projects placed on hold and1 for each such project1 a summary of the reason for the hold1 including delays related to regulatory agencies1 rights-of-entry issues1 ,federal land manager actions1 or discrepancies in the number of subsurface anomalies between the statement of work and field conditions4 7c7 ,termination date ,the termination date specified in this subsection is the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cfc4 ,report on causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness rates 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,may #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the declining rates of aircraft readiness within the fleet of the ,air ,force 7with an emphasis on fighter aircraft within such fleet7 and factors contributing to that decline4 ,such report shall include1 with respect to such aircraft1 the following3 7#a7 ,a review of mission capability rates over the five fiscal years preceding the date of the submission of the report1 including an assessment of key factors contributing to any decline in such rates1 such as maintenance backlogs1 shortages in aircraft parts1 or depot capacity constraints4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the manner and extent to which reductions to the flying hours program of the ,air ,force or gaps in funding for weapon system sustainment activities may have contributed to lower sortie generation1 increased aircraft downtime1 and declining rates of aircraft readiness in general4 7#c7 ,an assessment of how personnel and units of the ,air ,force communicate aircraft status for operations and maintenance purposes1 including any discrepancies between pilot debriefs1 maintenance write-ups1 and data recorded in the ,defense ,readiness ,reporting ,system of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,an assessment of how high-tempo rotational deployments strain the availability of aircraft1 accelerate the degradation of aircraft1 and affect the long-term readiness of the fleet4 7#e7 ,an analysis of how low rates of aircraft readiness negatively affect the training and readiness of new fighter pilots1 including by limiting training opportunities1 reducing instructor availability1 and generating operational shortfalls4 7#f7 ,proposed actions to reverse the declining rates of aircraft readiness1 improve the effectiveness of aircraft sustainment1 and ensure more accurate readiness reporting1 including any recommendations for relevant legislative actions4 7b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #cfd4 ,driver simulators in military vehicles 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,military ,vehicles3 ,army and ,marine ,corps ,should ,take ,additional ,actions to ,mitigate and ,prevent ,training ,accidents 7,,gao-#ba-cfa7 stated1 ,driver inattentiveness1 lapses in supervision1 and lack of training were among the most common causes of these accidents1 according to ,,gao analysis of ,army and ,marine ,corps data4 7#b7 ,such report further determined that the ,army and ,marine ,corps1 have not developed a well-defined process with performance criteria and measurable standards to train their tactical vehicle drivers from basic qualifications to proficiency in diverse driving conditions1 such as driving at night or over varied terrain4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 acquisition program baseline budget requests submitted in the budget submission of the ,president for manned military ground vehicles should include funding specifically allocated to the development1 procurement1 fielding1 and sustainment of driver training simulators with sufficient fidelity to provide accurate visual1 auditory1 haptic1 tactile1 and vestibular stimulation to the trainee learning to operate the vehicle2 and 7#b7 driver training simulators should be-- 7,a7 incorporated into the lifecycle support for ground vehicles and should adequately simulate all of the environmental conditions in which drivers will be required to operate military ground vehicles in support of the tactical concept of employment of those vehicles2 7,b7 available for both initial entry level driver training and for periodic sustainment training of military vehicle drivers2 and 7,c7 available for each vehicle type in sufficient enough numbers at each military installation to support driver training for the number of licensed drivers at the installation until such vehicle type is removed from service4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,army and the ,secretary of the ,navy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing an assessment of fielded military vehicle programs for which no driver simulator has been fielded to support the vehicle fleet4 ,such report shall include an updated cost analysis requirement document that includes necessary programming for driver simulators and a phasing plan for the procurement and fielding of driver simulators4 ,f ,other ,matters #cga4 ,authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries ,section #bchg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking 3 requirement to transfer animals to #cdast ,training ,squadron after service life2 7#b7 in the heading for subsection 7a71 by striking ,in general and inserting ,requirement to transfer2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,authority to evacuate 7#a7 ,subject to the limitations under paragraph 7#b71 in the event of a situation during which the ,department of ,defense evacuates noncombatants from a foreign country1 the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into agreements with appropriate nonprofit entities under which such entities provide for the evacuation of-- 7,a7 the family pets of citizens of the ,united ,states who are evacuated by the ,department2 and 7,b7 contract working dogs located in such country4 7#b7 ,the limitations under this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,defense is not responsible for providing veterinary care for a family pet or contract working dog by reason of the evacuation of the pet or dog pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,the ,secretary may not exercise the authority under paragraph 7#a7 if the exercise of such authority would result in a reduction in the number of individuals who would otherwise be evacuated4 4 #cgb4 ,manned rotary wing aircraft safety ,chapter #aeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bfec4 ,aircraft safety3 requirements for highly trafficked domestic airspace 7a7 ,limitation on operation ,notwithstanding section #ajdf of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb1 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note71 except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of a military department may not authorize any manned rotary wing aircraft of the ,department of ,defense to operate a training mission in a highly trafficked domestic airspace unless such aircraft1 while being operated1 is actively providing warning to nearby commercial aircraft1 in a manner compatible with the traffic alert and collision avoidance system of such commercial aircraft1 of the proximity of the ,department of ,defense aircraft4 7b7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of a military department1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,transportation1 may waive the limitation under subsection 7a7 with respect to the operation of an aircraft if the ,secretary determines that-- 7#a7 such waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 a commercial aviation compatibility risk assessment has been conducted with respect to the operation of the aircraft pursuant to the waiver to mitigate the risk associated with such operation4 7c7 ,limitation on delegation ,the ,secretary of a military department may not delegate the waiver authority under subsection 7b7 to an official whose rank is below a general or flag officer4 7d7 ,definition of highly trafficked domestic airspace ,the term highly trafficked domestic airspace means-- 7#a7 the ,washington1 ,,dc ,metropolitan ,area ,special ,flight ,rules ,area1 as such term is defined in section #ic4cce of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 or 7#b7 an area surrounding class ,b1 ,c1 or ,d airspace of a commercial service airport1 as such term is defined in section #dgajb of title #di4 4 #cgc4 ,inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services ,section #bfgi7;f77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and before the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands2 and 7#b7 by inserting the ,state of ,yap of the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,republic of ,palau1 after ,virgin ,islands14 #cgd4 ,transportation of domestic animals by foreign air carrier 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #djaah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to pay for the transportation by a foreign air carrier of ,department of ,defense 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 #di is willing and able to transport up to #c domestic animals accompanying such ,federal personnel2 and 7#b7 the transportation is from a place-- 7,a7 outside the ,united ,states to a place in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 in the ,united ,states to a place outside the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 outside the ,united ,states to another place outside the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,limitation ,an amount paid pursuant to subsection 7a7 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 7c7 ,domestic animal defined ,in this section1 the term domestic animal means a dog or a cat4 #cge4 ,adjustment and diversification assistance for ,state and local governments affected by ,army ,transformation ,initiative 7a7 ,provision of assistance ,beginning not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 the ,secretary of ,defense may provide adjustment and diversification assistance1 pursuant to section #bcia7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to ,state and local governments affected by the actions taken under the ,army ,transformation ,initiative with respect to-- 7#a7 ,red ,river ,army ,depot1 ,texas2 7#b7 ,pine ,bluff ,arsenal1 ,arkansas2 and 7#c7 such other ,army installations as are identified by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an identification of the amount of adjustment and diversification assistance anticipated to be provided during fiscal year #bjbf to ,state and local governments for each ,army installation2 and 7#b7 an identification of options to address any capability gaps of the ,army that could be filled through the ,army organic industrial base4 #cgf4 ,availability of milk at dining facilities on military installations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that milk is available to members of the ,armed ,forces at dining facilities on military installations4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not1 to carry out this section1 purchase milk from an entity owned or controlled by a foreign adversary1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,commerce under section #g4d of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 7c7 ,definition of milk ,in this section1 the term milk has the meaning given such term in section #acc4c of title #ba1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or any successor regulation7 and includes fluid or powdered milk4 #cgg4 ,minimum standards for military working dog kennels and facilities 7a7 ,establishment of ,minimum ,standards ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of each military department1 veterinary experts1 and military working dog program managers1 shall establish and implement minimum standards for kennels and other facilities used to house military working dogs4 ,such minimum standards shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,requirements for space and design to ensure each military working dog has sufficient space to stand1 turn around1 lie down comfortably1 and engage in natural behaviors4 7#b7 ,standards for environmental conditions to ensure adequate ventilation1 temperature control1 and protection from extreme weather conditions4 7#c7 ,standards for sanitation and hygiene to ensure kennels and other facilities can be easily cleaned and disinfected4 7#d7 ,requirements related to safety and security to prevent military working dogs from escaping and being injured and preventing access to kennels and other facilities by unauthorized individuals4 7#e7 ,standards for access to veterinary care to address the routine and emergency medical care needs of military working dogs1 either at a military veterinary treatment facility or through sufficient on-site veterinary capabilities4 7#f7 ,requirements related to daily access to exercise areas4 7#g7 ,required annual inspections to ensure compliance with such standards4 7#h7 ,such other standards and requirements as the ,secretary of ,defense determines are appropriate4 7b7 ,implementation and ,compliance 7#a7 ,existing facilities 7,a7 ,assessment ,not later than one year after the date of the establishment of the standards required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,executive ,agent for the ,department of ,defense ,military ,working ,dog ,program1 shall ensure that each kennel and other facility used to house military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense are assessed to determine the extent to which such kennels and facilities are in compliance with such standards4 7,b7 ,modification ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,executive ,agent1 shall ensure that each such kennel and facility is modified to the extent required to comply with such standards4 7#b7 ,new ,facilities ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,executive ,agent1 shall ensure that any kennel or other facility used to house military working dogs under the jurisdiction of the ,department that is constructed or renovated after the date of enactment of this ,act is in compliance with such standards before such kennel or facility is used to house such a military working dog4 7c7 ,waiver ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive a specific requirement or standard developed under subsection 7a71 on a case-by-case basis1 if the ,secretary determines that such a waiver is required to provide for a temporary deployment or exigent circumstances4 ,the ,secretary may not issue a waiver under this subsection unless the ,secretary-- 7#a7 provides for the implementation of alternative measures to ensure the welfare of any dogs affected by the waiver2 and 7#b7 submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing notice of the waiver1 a justification for such waiver1 and a description of the alternative measures provided under paragraph 7#a74 #cgh4 ,restroom access at military installations for certain transportation service providers 7a7 ,restroom access ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that1 with respect to each covered location1 there is a restroom-- 7#a7 located at or in close proximity to the covered location2 7#b7 to which any covered driver1 while providing a transportation protective service involving the transport of sensitive cargo to or from the covered location on behalf of the ,department of ,defense1 is authorized access2 7#c7 that to the extent practicable1 provides for privacy1 hand washing1 accessibility1 and gender-specific needs2 and 7#d7 in the case of a portable restroom1 that is vented and equipped with adequate lighting 7which may be achieved through supplementation with a temporary lighting source1 as necessary74 7b7 ,location ,the location of a restroom under subsection 7a77#a7 may not be a location to which access by the covered driver would result in-- 7#a7 a security risk1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 a health or safety risk to the covered driver2 or 7#c7 a violation of any other regulation or policy of the ,department4 7c7 ,notification of noncompliance ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a process by which a covered driver may provide to the ,secretary timely notification of any covered location with respect to which access to a restroom is not provided consistent with such subsection2 and 7#b7 upon receiving such a notification1 coordinate with the commander of the military installation concerned or other appropriate officer or employee of the ,department to ensure such access is provided4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms arms1 ammunition1 and explosives1 safe haven1 secure holding area1 secure holding location1 and transportation protective service have the meanings given those terms in the publication of the ,military ,surface ,deployment and ,distribution ,command of the ,department of ,defense issued ,october #d1 #bjbd1 and titled ,military ,freight ,traffic ,unified ,rules ,publication-#a 7,,mfturp-#a71 or any successor thereto4 7#b7 ,the term commercial motor vehicle has the meaning given that term in section #caaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term covered driver means an operator of a commercial motor vehicle-- 7,a7 authorized to provide a transportation protective service on behalf of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 subject to requirements for qualifications and maximum hours of service under section #caejb7;b7 of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term covered location means a safe haven1 secure holding area1 or secure holding location at a military installation or other facility of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,the terms facility and military installation have the meanings given those terms in section #bhja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,the term sensitive cargo means-- 7,a7 arms1 ammunition1 and explosives2 7,b7 classified material2 or 7,c7 any other cargo1 or category thereof1 the ,secretary of ,defense determines sensitive for purposes of this section4 #cgi4 ,regulations applicable to wearing optional combat boots 7a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue regulations to prohibit any member of the ,armed ,forces from wearing optional combat boots as part of a required uniform unless the optional combat boots are entirely manufactured in the ,united ,states and entirely made of-- 7#a7 materials grown1 reprocessed1 reused1 or produced in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 components that are manufactured entirely in the ,united ,states and entirely made of materials described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,waiver ,the requirements of subsection 7a7 may be waived if a member of the ,armed ,forces provides a medical justification authorized by the commanding officer of such member to wear optional combat boots as part of a required uniform4 7c7 ,exception ,the requirements of subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a member of the ,armed ,forces within a combat arms military occupational specialty who is in a deployed status4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term optional combat boots1 with respect to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 means combat boots not furnished to such member of the ,armed ,forces by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term required uniform means a uniform a member of the ,armed ,forces is required to wear as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 #chj4 ,initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in ,guam 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall enhance efforts to manage1 control1 and interdict the greater banded hornet on military installations in ,guam4 7b7 ,authorized activities ,the efforts required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,carrying out science-based management and control programs to reduce the effect of the greater banded hornet on military installations and to prevent the introduction or spread of the greater banded hornet to areas where such hornet has not yet been established4 7#b7 ,providing support for interagency and intergovernmental response efforts to control1 interdict1 monitor1 and eradicate the greater banded hornet on military installations in ,guam4 7#c7 ,pursuing chemical1 biological1 and other control techniques1 technology transfer1 and best practices to support management1 control1 interdiction and1 where possible1 eradication of the greater banded hornet in ,guam4 7#d7 ,establishing an early detection and rapid response mechanism to monitor and deploy coordinated efforts if the greater banded hornet1 or an other newly detected invasive alien species1 is detected at new sites on military installations in ,guam4 7#e7 ,carrying out such other activities as the ,secretary determines appropriate to manage1 control1 and interdict the greater banded hornet on military installations in ,guam4 7c7 ,annual briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for each of the next three years1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the implementation of this section1 which shall include detailed information about the efforts of the ,secretary to manage1 control1 and interdict the greater banded hornet on military installations in ,guam4 #cha4 ,limitation on use of funds for ,army initial entry rotary wing training ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,army may be obligated or expended for the ,next ,generation ,initial ,entry ,rotary ,wing training program 7,flight ,school ,next7 at ,fort ,novosel1 ,alabama1 until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a business case analysis that includes an analysis of the ,army initial entry rotary wing training currently provided at ,fort ,novosel1 ,alabama1 and options for changing such training in order to increase the quality of the training1 reduce costs1 and gain efficiencies2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the business case analysis submitted under paragraph 7#a74 ,,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 #bjbf1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army1 #ded1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,navy1 #cdd1fjj4 7#c7 ,the ,marine ,corps1 #agb1cjj4 7#d7 ,the ,air ,force1 #cba1ejj4 7#e7 ,the ,space ,force1 #aj1djj4 ,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 #bjbf1 as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #cbh1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #agb1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #eg1ejj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #cc1fjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ajf1cjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #fg1ejj4 7#g7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 #h1ejj4 7b7 ,end strength reductions ,the end strengths prescribed by subsection 7a7 for the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component shall be proportionately reduced by-- 7#a7 the total authorized strength of units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component which are on active duty 7other than for training7 at the end of the fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the total number of individual members not in units organized to serve as units of the ,selected ,reserve of such component who are on active duty 7other than for training or for unsatisfactory participation in training7 without their consent at the end of the fiscal year4 7c7 ,end strength increases ,whenever units or individual members of the ,selected ,reserve of any reserve component are released from active duty during any fiscal year1 the end strength prescribed for such fiscal year for the ,selected ,reserve of such reserve component shall be increased proportionately by the total authorized strengths of such units and by the total number of such individual members4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves ,within the end strengths prescribed in section #daa7;a71 the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces are authorized1 as of ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 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 #aj1dji4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #b1djj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #be1aga4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1bah4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 ,the minimum number of military technicians 7dual status7 as of the last day of fiscal year #bjbf 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 #ba1bid4 7#b7 ,for the ,army ,reserve1 #f1beh4 7#c7 ,for the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #aj1dje4 7#d7 ,for the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1dee4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support ,during fiscal year #bjbf1 the maximum number of members of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces who may be serving at any time on full-time operational support duty under section #aae7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #ag1jjj4 7#b7 ,the ,army ,reserve1 #ac1jjj4 7#c7 ,the ,navy ,reserve1 #f1bjj4 7#d7 ,the ,marine ,corps ,reserve1 #c1jjj4 7#e7 ,the ,air ,national ,guard of the ,united ,states1 #af1jjj4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #ad1jjj4 #dae4 ,excluding members of the ,national ,guard performing certain duty from counting for active-duty end strengths ,section #aae7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ad7 ,members of the ,national ,guard on active duty or full-time ,national ,guard duty for the purpose of supporting military intelligence operations under section #abcja7;d7 of this title4 4 ,c ,authorization of ,appropriations2 ,reports #dba4 ,military personnel 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for military personnel1 as specified in the funding table in section #ddja4 7b7 ,construction of authorization ,the authorization of appropriations in the subsection 7a7 supersedes any other authorization of appropriations 7definite or indefinite7 for such purpose for fiscal year #bjbf4 #dbb4 ,streamlining of total force reporting requirements 7a7 ,repeal of annual report on military technicians ,section #aae;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7g74 7b7 ,incorporation of annual civilian personnel management report into annual defense manpower profile report 7#a7 ,in general ,such section is further amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7e7 through 7g71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall include in each report under subsection 7a7 a detailed discussion of the management of the civilian workforce of the ,department of ,defense4 ,the discussion shall include the matter specified in paragraph 7#b7 for the civilian workforce of-- 7,a7 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,defense ,agencies2 7,c7 the ,department of ,defense ,field ,activities2 and 7,d7 the military departments4 4 7#b7 ,transfer ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #abi7;c7 of such title-- 7,a7 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain and inserting ,the matter to be included in each discussion under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 by striking under the jurisdiction of the official submitting the report1 and inserting of each element of the ,department of ,defense named in such paragraph1 is2 and 7,b7 is transferred to section #aae;a and inserted at the end of subsection 7d7 of such section1 as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7#c7 ,conforming repeal of requirement for separate annual civilian personnel management report ,section #abi of such title is amended by striking subsection 7c74 ,v ,military ,personnel ,policy ,a ,officer ,policy #eja4 ,treatment of ,space ,force officers for purposes of laws relating to authorized number and distribution of officers in general officer grades 7a7 ,distribution of commissioned officers on active duty in general officer grades ,section #ebe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force officer list after officer on the active duty list2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking officers in the grade of general and inserting officers on sustained duty orders in the grade of general2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking officers in a grade above and inserting officers on sustained duty orders in a grade above2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking officers in the grade and inserting officers on sustained duty orders in the grade2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,the limitations of this section do not apply to a ,space ,force general officer serving in space force active status not on sustained duty orders1 and who is on active duty for a period in excess of #cfe days but not to exceed three years4 ,unless authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the number of ,space ,force general officers covered by this subsection and not serving in a joint duty assignment for purposes of chapter #ch of this title may not exceed five4 7,b7 ,not later than #cj days after authorizing a number of ,space ,force general officers in excess of the number specified in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a notification as required in paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,exclusion of certain officers from authorized strength of ,space ,force general officers on active duty ,section #ebf of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and of the ,space ,force after components2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or of the ,space ,force after a reserve component2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may authorize not more than two of the general officers authorized to serve in the ,space ,force under section #bjaaj of this title to serve on active duty for a period of at least #ahj days and not longer than #cfe days4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a71 by inserting 7or a ,space ,force general officer in a space force active status on sustained duty7 after a reserve component2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking or at the end of paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 a ,space ,force officer in the grade of brigadier general or above on orders to sustained duty during the #fj-;day period preceding the end of such orders4 4 7c7 ,strength in grade of ,space ,force general officers in space force active status not on sustained duty ,chapter #bjjc of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjaaj4 ,strength in grade3 ,space ,force general officers in ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty 7a7 ,authorized strength ,the authorized strength of general officers in the ,space ,force serving in space force active status not on sustained duty is five4 7b7 ,exclusions ,the following ,space ,force general officers shall not be counted for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,those counted under section #ebf of this title4 7#b7 ,those serving in a joint duty assignment for purposes of chapter #ch of this title1 except that the number of officers who shall not be counted under this paragraph may not exceed two4 7c7 ,permanent grade ,a ,space ,force general officer may not be reduced in permanent grade because of a reduction in the number authorized under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,temporary exclusion ,the limitation of subsection 7a7 does not apply to an officer released from a joint duty assignment or other non-joint active duty assignment1 but only during the #fj-;day period beginning on the date the officer departs the joint duty or other active duty assignment4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the ,secretary of the ,air ,force to extend the #fj-;day period by an additional #abj days1 except that not more than three ,space ,force officers may be covered by an extension under this subsection at the same time4 4 #ejb4 ,redistribution of general officers on active duty from the ,air ,force to the ,space ,force ,section #ebf7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #aga and inserting #afh2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking #ba and inserting #bd4 #ejc4 ,authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on successive selection boards for boards to consider officers for promotion to major general or rear admiral ,section #fab7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of a military department may waive the limitation in paragraph 7#a7 in the case of a selection board that will consider officers for recommendation for promotion to the grade of major general or rear admiral if the ,secretary of the military department determines that qualified officers on the active-duty list or ,space ,force officer list or otherwise authorized to serve on the board are not available in sufficient number to comprise that selection board4 4 #ejd4 ,chaplains3 career flexibility2 detail as students at schools for education required for appointment 7a7 ,career flexibility for chaplains ,subsection 7a7 of section #gaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,each ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary of a military department carries out a program under paragraph 7#a71 such ,secretary shall1 pursuant to this section1 inactivate a member who completes a detail under section #bjjd;c of this title upon such completion so such member may perform religious ministry that meets professional requirements for appointment as a chaplain in the military department concerned4 4 7b7 ,detail as students at schools for education required for appointment as a chaplain ,chapter #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bjjd;b the following new section #bjjd;c3 #bjjd;c4 ,detail as students at schools for education required for appointment as a chaplain3 commissioned officers2 certain enlisted members 7a7 ,detail authorized ,the ,secretary of each military department may detail commissioned officers and enlisted members of the armed forces as students at accredited colleges1 universities1 and schools of theology1 located in the ,united ,states1 for a period of training leading to a graduate degree that meets the educational requirements for appointment as a chaplain in the armed forces4 ,no more than twenty officers and enlisted members from each military department may commence such training in any single fiscal year4 7b7 ,eligibility for detail ,to be eligible for detail under subsection 7a71 an officer or enlisted member must be a citizen of the ,united ,states and must-- 7#a7 7,a7 have served on active duty for a period of not less than two years nor more than five years and be an officer in the pay grade ,o-#c or below as of the time the training is to begin2 or 7,b7 have served on active duty for a period of not less than three years nor more than ten years and be an enlisted member in the pay grade ,e-#d or above as of the time the training is to begin2 7#b7 in the case of an enlisted member1 meet all requirements for acceptance of a commission as a commissioned officer in the armed forces2 and 7#c7 sign an agreement that unless sooner separated the officer or enlisted member will-- 7,a7 complete the educational course of chaplaincy training2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary of the military department concerned carries out a program under section #gaj of this title-- 7i7 agree to be inactivated for a period of not less than two years nor more than three years under subsection 7a77#b7 of such section title upon completion of a detail under this section2 and 7ii7 accept transfer or detail as a chaplain in the military department concerned upon completion of the period described in clause 7i74 7c7 ,service obligation ,the agreement of an officer or enlisted member under subsection 7b7 shall provide that the officer or enlisted member shall serve on active duty for two years for each year or part thereof of chaplaincy training completed under subsection 7a71 except that the agreement may authorize the officer or enlisted member to serve a portion of such service obligation on active duty and to complete the service obligation that remains upon separation from active duty in the ,selected ,reserve1 in which case the officer or enlisted member shall serve three years in the ,selected ,reserve for each year or part thereof of the chaplaincy training of such officer or enlisted member under subsection 7a7 for any service obligation that was not completed before separation from active duty4 7d7 ,selection of officers and enlisted members for detail ,officers and enlisted members detailed for chaplaincy training under subsection 7a7 shall be selected on a competitive basis by the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 7e7 ,relation of service obligations to other service obligations ,any service obligation incurred by an officer or enlisted member under an agreement entered into under subsection 7b7 shall be in addition to any service obligation incurred by such officer or enlisted any other provision of law or agreement4 7f7 ,expenses ,expenses incident to the detail of officers and enlisted members under this section shall be paid from any funds appropriated for the military department concerned4 7g7 ,failure to complete program ,an officer or enlisted member who is dropped from a program of chaplaincy training to which detailed under subsection 7a7 for deficiency in conduct or studies1 or for other reasons1 may be required to-- 7#a7 perform active duty in an appropriate military capacity in accordance with the active duty obligation imposed by regulations issued by the ,secretary of ,defense1 except that in no case shall an officer or enlisted member be required to serve on active duty for any period in excess of one year for each year or part thereof he participated in the program2 or 7#b7 repay the expenses incident to the detail of such officer or enlisted member and paid under subsection 7f74 7h7 ,limitation on details ,no agreement detailing an officer or enlisted member of the armed forces to a chaplaincy school may be entered into during any period in which the ,president is authorized by law to induct persons into the armed forces involuntarily4 ,nothing in this subsection shall affect any agreement entered into during any period when the ,president is not authorized by law to so induct persons into the armed forces4 4 #eje4 ,ranks of ,judge ,advocates ,general 7a7 ,army ,section #gjcg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 while so serving1 has the grade of lieutenant general44 7b7 ,navy ,section #hjhh7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 while so serving1 has the grade of vice admiral or lieutenant general1 as appropriate44 7c7 ,air ,force ,section #ijcg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 while so serving1 has the grade of lieutenant general44 #ejf4 ,procedures for selection of ,space ,force officers for promotion to major general 7a7 ,selection boards 7#a7 ,boards to recommend for promotion to major general officers who are exceptionally well qualified ,subsection 7a7 of section #bjbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,criteria for recommendation of officers for promotion 7#a7 ,a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title to consider officers for promotion to a grade below major general shall recommend for promotion to the next higher grade those officers considered by the board whom the board1 giving due consideration to the needs of the ,space ,force for officers with particular skills 7as noted in the guidelines or information furnished the board under section #fae7;b7 of this title71 considers best qualified for promotion within each competitive category considered by the board4 7#b7 ,a selection board convened under section #bjbaa of this title to consider officers for promotion to the grade of major general shall recommend for promotion to such grade those officers considered by the board whom the board considers exceptionally well qualified for promotion4 4 7#b7 ,requirement for majority action by board members ,subsection 7c77#c7 of such section is amended by inserting after best qualified for promotion the following3 7or1 in the case of an officer recommended for promotion to the grade of major general1 that the officer is exceptionally well qualified for promotion74 7#c7 ,inapplicability of provision relating to promotion list order ,subsection 7g77#a7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,this subsection does not apply to a selection board convened to consider officer for recommendation to the grade of major general44 7#d7 ,reports of selection boards ,section #bjbaf7;a77#b77 of such title is amended by inserting after best qualified for promotion the following3 7or1 in the case of officers recommended for promotion to the grade of major general1 that the officers are exceptionally well qualified for promotion74 7#e7 ,inapplicability of authority to adjust placement of officers in board report ,section #bjbag of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or major general2 and 7,b7 in the section heading1 by striking the last three words4 7b7 ,promotions to major general 7#a7 ,promotions to fill vacancies ,section #bjbci of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking ,except as provided in subsections 7e7 and 7f7 and inserting ,except as provided in subsections 7d71 7f71 and 7g72 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,promotion to major general 7#a7 ,certificate of eligibility for promotion ,when the ,senate gives it advice and consent to the promotion of an officer to the grade of major general1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall issue to the officer a certificate of eligibility for promotion1 dated as of the date on which the ,senate gave its advice and consent4 7#b7 ,promotion to fill vacancy ,officers who have a certificate of eligibility under paragraph 7#a7 shall be promoted to fill vacancies as they occur in positions designated to carry the grade of major general4 ,such promotions shall be made in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 based upon the needs of the service4 7#c7 ,duration of certificate of eligibility ,a certificate of eligibility issued under paragraph 7#a7 expires at the end of the period beginning on the date as of when the certificate of eligibility was issued and ending on the first day of the eighteenth month following the month during which the certificate was so issued4 4 7#b7 ,removal from promotion list ,section #bjbda of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,removal upon expiration of certificate of eligibility ,if an officer who has been issued a certificate of eligibility for promotion to the grade of major general under #bjbci7;d7 of this title is not appointed to such grade before the expiration of the certificate of eligibility pursuant to such section1 the officer's name shall be removed from the promotion list4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7f71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7a71 7b71 or 7c7 and inserting subsection 7a71 7b71 7c71 or 7d72 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the authority of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force under the preceding sentence does not apply in the case of such an officer who is promoted to the grade of major general following removal from a list under subsection 7d744 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #fae7;a77#a7 is amended by striking or #bjbaa4 7#b7 ,section #bjbjc is amended by redesignating the second subsection 7b7 and subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively4 7#c7 ,section #bjbad is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 convened under section #bjbaa of this title in the same manner as to selection boards convened under section #faa of this title4 7#d7 ,section #bjbae7;g77#a7 is amended by striking section #fbd7;a77#a7 and inserting section #bjbci7;a77#a74 7#e7 ,section #bjbag7;a7 is amended by striking section #bjbae and inserting section #bjbaf4 7#f7 ,section #bjbca is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking section #adaja7;a7 and inserting section #bjbaa2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking section #bjaea and inserting section #bjbeb4 7#g7 ,section #bjbci is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking modified and inserting adjusted2 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7g74 7#h7 ,section #bjbda7;c7 is amended by striking section #bjbch7;a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 and inserting section #bjbci7;a77#a74 7#i7 ,section #bjbea7;a77#b7 is amended by striking section #adbja and inserting section #adaja4 #ejg4 ,establishment of blast safety officer positions 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish blast safety officer positions in the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 7b7 ,duties ,duties of a blast safety officer shall include the following1 in accordance with standards established pursuant to section #gce of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note73 7#a7 ,monitoring and mitigating blast and overpressure exposure to members of such ,armed ,forces during live-fire or explosive exercises1 including breaching exercises4 ,a blast safety officer may order the cessation of such an exercise if exposure exceeds safe thresholds4 7#b7 ,briefing members of such ,armed ,forces1 before an exercise1 regarding the health risks of blast exposure and mitigation protocols 7including minimum safe distances74 7#c7 ,overseeing the use of personal protective equipment and wearable sensors by such members during such an exercise4 7#d7 ,investigating blast overpressure incidents1 reporting findings1 and coordinating with health care providers to address risks to the health of affected members4 7#e7 ,maintaining blast overpressure exposure logs to support future mitigation4 7#f7 ,coordinating with range safety officers and personnel4 7c7 ,assignments ,the ,secretary of a military department concerned shall assign a blast safety officer to each special mission unit in each such ,armed ,force4 7d7 ,training2 certification ,a blast safety officer shall receive training and maintain a certification in blast safety4 #ejh4 ,designation of at least one general officer of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve as a joint qualified officer ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that at least one general officer of the ,marine ,corps ,reserve is designated as a joint qualified officer4 ,b ,reserve ,component ,management #eaa4 ,grades of certain chiefs of reserve components 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,chief of ,army ,reserve ,section #gjch7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the ,chief of ,army ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of lieutenant general4 4 7#b7 ,chief of ,navy ,reserve ,section #hjhc7;b7 of such title is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the ,chief of ,navy ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of vice admiral4 4 7#c7 ,commander1 ,marine ,forces ,reserve ,section #hjhd7;b7 of such title is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the ,commander1 ,marine ,forces ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of lieutenant general4 4 7#d7 ,chief of ,air ,force ,reserve ,section #ijch7;b7 of such title is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the ,chief of ,air ,force ,reserve1 while so serving1 holds the grade of lieutenant general4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the day that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and shall apply to appointments made on or after such day4 #eab4 ,pilot authority for extended length of orders to active duty for preplanned missions in support of the combatant commands ,section #abcjd;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following new subsection3 7i7 ,temporary authority for extended activation for ,marine ,corps 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may exercise the authority under subsection 7a7 with respect to units of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,marine ,corps by substituting #ede consecutive days for #cfe consecutive days4 7#b7 ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy may not order a unit to active duty in direct support of an operation for more than #cfe consecutive days4 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 direct support does not include training1 exercises1 or preparation activities prior to deployment to support an operation4 7#c7 ,the authority under this subsection shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7j71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by striking section #bca7;f77#b7 and inserting section #bca4 #eac4 ,prohibition on consideration of amount of time of service in activation of reserve members ,chapter #abji of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #abcbd4 ,reserves3 prohibition on consideration of amount of time of service in the armed forces for purposes of activation 7a7 ,prohibition ,in evaluating the suitability of a member of a reserve component to be ordered to active duty under any provision of law1 the ,secretary concerned may not consider-- 7#a7 the amount of time of service in the armed forces of such member2 7#b7 the amount of time of service on active duty of such member2 or 7#c7 the amount of time of service on active duty by such member that would result in such member becoming eligible for retired pay or retainer pay under a purely military retirement system 7other than the retirement system under chapter #abbc of this title74 7b7 ,information ,available for ,consideration ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary concerned-- 7#a7 shall ensure that no information regarding the amount of time of service in the armed forces of a member or the age of such member is made available to any person evaluating such member for suitability for active duty2 and 7#b7 may provide that information on relevant experience of a member1 including the amount of time a member has performed duties relevant to the duty for which such member is being considered1 is made available to a person evaluating such member for suitability for active duty4 4 #ead4 ,active and inactive transfers of officers of the ,army ,national ,guard and ,air ,force ,national ,guard ,section #cjc of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7d7 7#a7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,army1 an officer of the ,army ,national ,guard-- 7,a7 who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the ,army ,national ,guard may be transferred from the active ,army ,national ,guard to the inactive ,army ,national ,guard2 or 7,b7 transferred pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may be transferred from the inactive ,army ,national ,guard to the active ,army ,national ,guard to fill a vacancy described in such paragraph4 7#b7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 an officer of the ,air ,force ,national ,guard-- 7,a7 who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the ,air ,force ,national ,guard may be transferred from the active ,air ,force ,national ,guard to the inactive ,air ,force ,national ,guard2 or 7,b7 transferred pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may be transferred from the inactive ,air ,force ,national ,guard to the active ,air ,force ,national ,guard to fill a vacancy described in such paragraph4 4 #eae4 ,national ,guard3 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty in response to a ,state disaster 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cbh the following new section3 #cbh;,a4 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty3 ,state disaster response duty 7a7 ,authority ,the chief executive of a ,state who has declared a emergency in such ,state due to a disaster1 may1 with the consent of the ,secretary of ,defense1 order a member of the ,national ,guard of such ,state1 who is performing ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty pursuant to section #cbh of this title1 to perform duties in response to1 or in preparation for1 such disaster4 ,duty performed under this section shall be referred to as ,state disaster response duty4 7b7 ,requirements ,state disaster response duty performed pursuant to this section-- 7#a7 shall be on a reimbursable basis1 in accordance with subsection 7c72 7#b7 may be performed to the extent that the performance of such duty does not interfere with the performance of the member's primary ,active ,guard and ,reserve duties of organizing1 administering1 recruiting1 instructing1 and training the reserve components2 and 7#c7 shall not exceed a total of #ad days per member per calendar year1 except that the ,secretary of ,defense may1 if the chief executive so requests before the end of the #adth such day1 authorize an extension of the duration of such duty1 not to exceed an additional-- 7,a7 #g days1 if the ,secretary determines that such extension is appropriate2 and 7,b7 #df days if the ,secretary determines that such duty is in support of the response to a catastrophic incident1 as such term is defined in section #eja of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #caa74 7c7 ,reimbursement 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall charge a ,state for the fully burdened costs of manpower for each day of ,state disaster response duty performed pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,such charges shall be paid from the funds of the ,state of the requesting chief executive or from any other non-,federal funds4 7#c7 ,any amounts received by a ,secretary of a military department under this section shall be credited1 at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,defense1 to-- 7,a7 the appropriation1 fund1 or account used to pay such costs2 or 7,b7 an appropriation1 fund1 or account available for the purposes for which such costs were incurred4 7#d7 ,if the ,state of the requesting chief executive is more than #ij days in arrears in reimbursing the ,secretary of the military department concerned for ,state disaster response duty performed pursuant to this section1 such duty may not be performed-- 7,a7 unless authorized by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 after the requesting chief executive obligates funds for the amount in arrears4 7d7 ,limitation of liability ,while performing ,state disaster response duty under this section1 a member of the ,national ,guard is not an instrumentality of the ,united ,states with respect to any act or omission in carrying out such duty4 ,the ,united ,states shall not be responsible for any claim or judgment arising from the use of a member of the ,national ,guard under this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj4 7#b7 ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #ija of this title4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations under section #cbh;,a of such title1 as added by subsection 7a74 #eaf4 ,fire,guard ,program3 program of record2 authorization ,section #eaj of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,the ,secretary2 7,b7 by inserting of record after carry out a program2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,fire,guard ,program is authorized through ,december #ca1 #bjca4 4 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,annual briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives the first of five annual briefings regarding the ,fire,guard ,program4 ,such a briefing shall include1 with regards to the year preceding the date of the briefing1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,the ,states 7as such term is defined in section #ija of this title71 counties1 municipalities1 and ,tribal governments that received information under the ,fire,guard ,program4 7#b7 ,a comparative analysis of a map of-- 7,a7 each wildfire1 initially provided to an entity described in paragraph 7#a7 through the ,fire,guard ,program2 and 7,b7 the perimeter of such wildfire after containment4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the time between the detection of a fire via raw satellite data and alerts being sent to local responders4 7#d7 ,a review of efforts undertaken to integrate emerging satellite and aerial surveillance technologies from qualified private1 nonprofit1 and public sector sources4 4 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records #eba4 ,women's initiative teams 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ej of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #iif4 ,establishment of women's initiative teams 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a women's initiative team in each of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force to identify and address barriers1 if any1 to the service1 recruitment1 retention1 and advancement of women in those armed forces4 7b7 ,duties ,each women's initiative team established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify and address issues1 if any1 that hinder service by women in the armed force in which such team is established2 7#b7 support the recruitment and retention of women in such armed force2 7#c7 recommend policy changes that support the needs of women members of such armed force2 and 7#d7 foster a sense of community4 7c7 ,composition ,each women's initiative team established under subsection 7a7 shall be composed of members of the armed force in which such team is established of a variety of ranks1 backgrounds1 and occupational specialities4 7d7 ,collaboration ,a women's initiative team established under subsection 7a7 shall work collaboratively with the leadership of the armed force in which such team is established and other stakeholders to carry out the duties described in subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date that is five years after such date1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities and progress of each women's initiative team established under section #iif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 ,each report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the structure1 membership1 and organizational alignment of each women's initiative team4 7#b7 ,a summary of key activities and initiatives undertaken by each team4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the impact of such activities on improving conditions for women1 including measurable outcomes where available4 7#d7 ,recommendations for legislative or policy changes to further support the success of the teams4 #ebb4 ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record3 codification2 expansion 7a7 ,expansion ,chapter #ej of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #iif4 ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall maintain a database that is a central portal for exposure-related data that compiles1 collates1 presents1 and provides available occupational and environmental exposure information to support the needs of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,such database shall be referred to as the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record includes the following elements3 7#a7 ,service records of members of the armed forces4 7#b7 ,all non-classified data available to the ,secretary regarding how1 where1 and when members of the armed forces have been exposed to various occupational or environmental hazards4 7#c7 ,medical records of members relating to exposures described in paragraph 7#b71 including diagnoses1 treatment plans1 and laboratory data4 7c7 ,service records ,if a member is a member described in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall include the data described in such paragraph in the service record of such member4 7d7 ,data sharing ,the ,secretary shall provide access to information in the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record to the following3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 for use by health care providers1 epidemiologists1 and researchers of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,health of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 for use by health care providers1 epidemiologists1 and researchers of such department4 7#d7 ,the ,under ,secretary for ,benefits of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 for use by personnel of such department regarding compensation and benefits for service-connected disabilities or death4 7e7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit1 to the committees specified in paragraph 7#b71 an annual report regarding the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record4 7#b7 ,the committees specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of ,house of ,representatives4 7,c7 ,the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 ,the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,f7 ,the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aaga7;b77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,the term ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record means the database maintained under section #iif of title #aj4 4 #ebc4 ,codification of additional basic branches of the ,army ,section #gjfc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ac7 as paragraph 7#bd72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following new paragraphs3 7#ac7 ,air ,defense ,artillery2 7#ad7 ,aviation2 7#ae7 ,cavalry ,scout2 7#af7 ,psychological ,operations2 7#ag7 ,special ,forces2 7#ah7 ,civil ,affairs2 7#ai7 ,cyber2 7#bj7 ,electronic ,warfare2 7#ba7 ,military ,intelligence2 7#bb7 ,public ,affairs2 7#bc7 ,army ,music2 and 4 #ebd4 ,requirement of equal opportunity1 racial neutrality1 and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions 7a7 ,merit requirement ,all ,department of ,defense military personnel actions1 including accessions1 promotions1 assignments1 command selection1 and military and civil schooling selection and training1 shall be based exclusively on individual merit1 fitness1 capability1 and performance4 7b7 ,consideration of race prohibited ,consideration of an individual's race1 ethnicity1 or national origin in any military personnel action is prohibited throughout the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,limited exception for tasking of specific missions 7#a7 ,in general ,this section shall not be construed to prohibit tasking for specific1 unconventional missions in foreign countries1 where the anticipated ground operating environment of indigenous populations may justify consideration of race1 ethnicity1 or national origin when tasking for the mission to optimize mission success4 7#b7 ,combatant commander approval required ,any tasking pursuant to the exception described in paragraph 7#a7 shall require the approval of the combatant commander concerned4 7#c7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #fj days after a tasking pursuant to the exception described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall report the tasking to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 ,the report shall describe-- 7,a7 the mission1 including location and duration2 7,b7 the staffing of the mission2 7,c7 the demographic factors warranting the tasking2 7,d7 the number of personnel involved1 including their rank1 position1 and race1 ethnicity1 and national origin2 and 7,e7 the rationale for the tasking4 #ebe4 ,prohibition on use of ,federal funds for diversity1 equity1 and inclusion ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used for matters or programs relating to diversity1 equity1 and inclusion4 #ebf4 ,prohibition of new ,,covid-#ai vaccine mandate for members of the ,armed ,forces ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not issue any ,,covid-#ai vaccine mandate as a replacement for the mandate rescinded under section #ebe of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc74 ,d ,recruitment and ,accession #eca4 ,recruitment3 improvements relating to secondary schools and institutions of higher education 7a7 ,recruiting at secondary schools ,section #ejc7;c77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking the same access to secondary school students as is provided generally to postsecondary educational institutions or to prospective employers of those students and inserting meaningful access to secondary schools 7including at least four visits across each academic year1 between classes1 when students are physically present1 and in a manner that does not interfere with class attendance71 and1 after reasonable notice1 in meeting spaces including auditoriums1 at athletic functions1 and at other group or social activities2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,a7 by inserting during the first #fj days of the academic year1 and not later than #cj days after receiving such request during another period of time after receiving such request2 and 7,b7 by inserting academic grades1 sexes1 after student names14 7b7 ,recruiting at institutions of higher education ,section #ihc7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking in a manner that is at least equal in quality and scope to the access to campuses and to students that is provided to any other employer and inserting 7including at least four visits across each academic year1 between classes1 when students are physically present1 and in a manner that does not interfere with class attendance71 and1 after reasonable notice1 in meeting spaces including auditoriums1 at athletic functions1 and at other group or social activities2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by inserting academic grades1 sexes1 after names12 7ii7 by striking #fjth day following the date of a request and inserting #fj days after receiving a request during the first #fj days of the academic year1 and not later than #cj days after the date of a request during another period of time2 and 7iii7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 whether the student submitted a ,free ,application for ,federal ,student ,aid described in section #dhc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij7 7if collected by the institution72 and 2 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 access by military recruiters for purposes of military recruiting1 with respect to students 7who are #ag years of age or older7 not returning to the institution after having been enrolled during the previous semester-- 7,a7 the information required under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 the reason why such students did not return1 if collected by the institution4 4 7c7 ,types of affiliation for ,,jrotc units 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish1 with regards to the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps 7hereinafter1 ,,jrotc7 1 the following types of affiliation3 7,a7 ,host unit ,a host unit is a unit at a secondary educational institution that has at least one instructor for the unit and has entered into a memorandum of understanding under section #bjca7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,cross-town unit ,a cross-town unit is a unit that operates without an instructor pursuant to section #bjce7;b77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and has entered into an agreement with a host unit to allow students of the cross-town unit to participate in ,,jrotc activities at the campus of the host unit4 7#b7 ,guidance ,if the ,secretary establishes the types of affiliation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prescribe guidance that clarifies the roles1 responsibilities1 and requirements for each such type4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the ,secretary creates such types of affiliation1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on such affiliations4 ,such a report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,the number and locations of cross-town units4 7,b7 ,total enrollment numbers for each cross-town units4 7,c7 ,recommendations for further improvements or changes to enhance the effectiveness of ,,jrotc4 7d7 ,report on honor schools ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on schools designated as honor schools by the ,secretaries of the ,army1 ,navy1 and ,air ,force4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,the criteria for such designation4 7#b7 ,a list of schools so designated4 7#c7 ,the percentage of honor graduates of honor schools who1 after nomination pursuant to subsection 7b77#d7 of section #gddb1 #hded1 or #iddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 enroll as cadets or midshipmen at a ,service ,academy 7as such term is defined in section #cdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #ecb4 ,alternative service in the defense industrial base by individuals denied enlistment 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,alternative service in the defense industrial base 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to provide to an individual described in paragraph 7#b7 information about with opportunities to work in the defense industrial base4 7#b7 ,an individual described in this paragraph is an individual who seeks to originally enlist in an armed force but is denied enlistment4 7#c7 ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify job opportunities in the defense industrial base2 7,b7 provide available information about training or certification programs to obtain the skills necessary for such a job2 and 7,c7 seek to enter into agreements with entities in the defense industrial base4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an annual report on the program under this subsection4 ,such a report shall include1 with respect to the year preceding the date of the report1 the following elements3 7,a7 ,the number of individuals described in paragraph 7#b7 provided information described in paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7,b7 ,the number of individuals described in paragraph 7#b7 provided information described in paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7,c7 ,the number of agreements described in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 into which the ,secretary entered4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the implementation of subsection 7c7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7a74 #ecc4 ,medical accession standards for members of the ,armed ,forces ,chapter #cg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #feh4 ,medical accession standards for members of the armed forces 7a7 ,establishment of standards 7#a7 ,the ,secretaries concerned shall establish uniform medical accession standards for each armed force4 ,such standards shall-- 7,a7 apply uniformly for all commissioned officers of an armed force2 and 7,b7 apply uniformly for all enlisted members of an armed force across each occupational specialty4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall make readily available and understandable to potential members of the armed forces the standards established under paragraph 7#a71 including an explanation of the process established under subsection 7c77#a7 and the process for seeking approval under subsection 7c77#b74 7b7 ,prohibition on certain medical disqualifications ,no person may be disqualified from serving as a member of the armed forces on the sole basis of a past diagnosis of a medical condition if-- 7#a7 the diagnosis occurred before such person reached the age of #ac years old2 7#b7 the condition did not require treatment during the five-year period that ends on the date on which such person seeks to become a member of the armed forces2 7#c7 a licensed medical professional provides a current evaluation affirming that such person does not meet diagnostic criteria for the condition and is medically fit for service as a member of the armed forces2 and 7#d7 the ,secretary concerned determines such diagnosis is unlikely to impact the health and readiness of the armed force of which such person seeks to become a member4 7c7 ,process for review or waiver of medical disqualifications 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall establish a process for the review of medical disqualifications of persons seeking to become a member of the armed forces4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned may approve the accession of a person into the armed forces without regard to a disqualifying medical diagnosis if the ,secretary concerned determines that the accession of such person is in the interests of national security4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report identifying-- 7,a7 the number of persons disqualified from service as a member of the armed forces during the preceding calendar year due to medical history2 7,b7 the number and type of approvals granted under subsection 7c77#b7 during the preceding calendar year2 and 7,c7 any updates to the medical standards for accession established under subsection 7a7 or the process established under subsection 7c77#a7 since the submission of the preceding report4 7#b7 ,for any fiscal year in which the ,secretary concerned approves the accession of a person into the ,coast ,guard under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit1 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 a report identifying the information required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with regards to such member4 4 #ecd4 ,selective ,service ,system3 automatic registration 7a7 ,automatic registration ,the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq47 is amended by striking section #c 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjb7 and inserting the following new section #c3 #c4 7a7 7#a7 ,except as otherwise provided in this title1 every male citizen of the ,united ,states1 and every other male person residing in the ,united ,states1 between the ages of eighteen and twenty-six1 shall be automatically registered under this ,act by the ,director of the ,selective ,service ,system4 7#b7 ,this section shall not apply to any alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states as a nonimmigrant under section #aja7;a77#ae7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7 for so long as such alien continues to maintain a lawful nonimmigrant status in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,regulations prescribed pursuant to this section 7a7 may require-- 7#a7 a person subject to registration under this section to provide1 to the ,director1 information 7including date of birth1 address1 social security account number1 phone number1 and email address7 regarding such person2 7#b7 a ,federal entity to provide1 to the ,director1 information described in paragraph 7#a7 that the ,director determines necessary to identify or register a person subject to registration under this section2 and 7#c7 the ,director to provide1 to a person registered under this section1 written notification that-- 7,a7 such person has been so registered2 and 7,b7 if such person is not required to be so registered1 the procedure by which such person may correct such registration4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,military ,selective ,service ,act is further amended-- 7#a7 in section #d 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjc7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking required to register each place it appears and inserting registered2 7ii7 by striking at the time fixed for his registration12 and 7iii7 by striking who is required to register and inserting registered2 7,b7 in subsection 7k77#b71 in the matter following subparagraph7,b71 by striking liable for registration and inserting registered2 7#b7 in section #f7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chjf7;a77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking required to be2 7ii7 by striking subject to registration and inserting registered2 and 7iii7 by striking liable for registration and training and inserting registered and liable for training2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking required to be each place it appears2 7#c7 in section #aj7;b77#c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chji7;b77#c77 by striking registration12 7#d7 in section #ab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking 1 neglecting1 or refusing to perform the duty of registering imposed by and inserting registration under2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 or within five years next after the last day before such person does perform his duty to register1 whichever shall first occur2 7,b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and inserting ,federal agencies2 7ii7 by striking by a proclamation of the ,president and inserting to be registered2 7iii7 by striking to present themselves for and submit to registration under such section2 and 7iv7 by striking by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 by striking subsection 7g7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7;g772 and 7#e7 in section #ae7;a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chac7;a771 by striking upon publication by the ,president of a proclamation or other public notice fixing a time for any registration under section #c4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,e ,member ,training and ,education #eda4 ,training requirements for occupational specialties with civilian equivalents ,chapter #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bjji the following new section3 #bjaj4 ,training requirements for occupational specialties with civilian equivalents ,the ,secretary concerned shall ensure that training provided to a member of the armed forces with respect to an occupational specialty in the armed forces for which there is a similar civilian occupation includes all training and appropriate certifications that will allow such member to enter such civilian occupation following separation from the armed forces without the need to satisfy any additional training or certification requirements4 4 #edb4 ,inclusion of ,space ,force education programs in definitions regarding professional military education 7a7 ,senior and intermediate level service schools ,section #baea7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by adding at the end of paragraph 7#a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,the ,space ,force ,senior ,level ,education ,program4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end of paragraph 7#b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,the ,space ,force ,intermediate ,level ,education ,program4 4 7b7 ,budget requests for professional military education ,section #bafb7;d7 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#i7 ,the ,space ,force ,senior ,level ,education ,program4 7#aj7 ,the ,space ,force ,intermediate ,level ,education ,program4 4 #edc4 ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies ,chapter #ajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bafe the following new section3 #baff4 ,national ,defense ,university3 ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies within the ,institute for ,national ,strategic ,studies of the ,national ,defense ,university 7in this section referred to as the ,center74 7b7 ,mission ,the ,center established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 prepare national security leaders to address the challenges of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction through education1 research1 and outreach activities throughout the ,federal ,government2 7#b7 develop leaders with an understanding of strategic deterrence and the implications of weapons of mass destruction2 7#c7 in accordance with guidance provided by the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 develop and provide appropriate curricula1 learning outcomes1 and educational tools relating to strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction for use at institutions that provide joint professional military education2 7#d7 serve as the primary institution within the ,department for the study of strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction education in joint professional military education2 7#e7 design1 develop1 and implement studies and analyses to enhance understanding of-- 7,a7 strategic deterrence2 7,b7 the threat of weapons of mass destruction to the security of the ,united ,states and globally2 and 7,c7 responses to prevent1 mitigate1 or eliminate the threat in accordance with ,department and national security policies and strategies2 and 7#f7 provide expert support on strategic deterrence and weapons of mass destruction issues to the ,department of ,defense and other ,federal ,government leaders4 4 #edd4 ,service ,academies2 appointments and additional appointees 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy 7#a7 ,appointments ,section #gddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7k72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking as established by competitive examinations and inserting as determined by candidate composite score rank2 and 7iii7 in the matter following paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,i7 in the second sentence-- 7aa7 by inserting 7in which event selection shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank7 after may be submitted without ranking2 and 7bb7 by striking #i ranked and inserting #ad ranked2 7,,ii7 by inserting after the second sentence the following ,if alternates are submitted unranked1 any selection from among such unranked alternates shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank42 and 7,,iii7 by striking shall be considered qualified alternates for the purpose of selection under other provisions of this chapter and inserting shall be eligible and considered for selection under other provisions of this chapter1 including as qualified alternates and additional appointees2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7j7 as subsections 7c7 through 7k71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,there shall be appointed each year at the ,academy #cjj qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank by the ,secretary of the ,army from qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 and all other qualified1 non-selected candidates holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one hundred selected by the ,president and inserting up to one hundred qualified candidates selected by the ,president in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking #he and inserting up to #he qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking #he and inserting up to #he qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by striking #bj and inserting up to #bj qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 and 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7,f7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7f72 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7l7 ,qualifications of candidates for admission shall be determined by use of1 among other metrics1 a candidate composite score uniformly calculated for each applicant4 ,the academic component of such composite score shall be weighted at not less than #fj percent of the overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized test scores1 which shall be weighted at not less than #de percent of the overall composite score4 ,the total of all subjective components1 if any1 of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than #aj percent of the overall composite score4 ,any subjectively based adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not more than #aj percent of the score before such adjustment4 ,candidates' composite scores1 only1 shall be used to determine order of merit4 7m7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report1 including-- 7#a7 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7,a7 the established minimum candidate composite score and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 score used in such cycle2 and 7,b7 the total number of waivers of such minimum candidate composite score or ,,ceer score1 including the candidate composite score and ,,ceer score of each cadet to whom a waiver relates1 a brief explanation of the reasons for such waiver1 and the category of appointment under which each such cadet was appointed 7and if congressional1 the type of slate that nominated the waived appointee72 and 7#b7 for each cadet who1 during the four-year period preceding the date of the report1 received a waiver for the established minimum candidate composite score or ,,ceer score1 the status of each such cadet1 including whether the cadet is still at the ,academy1 the circumstances of such cadet's departure 7if applicable71 the cumulative academic ,,gpa1 cumulative military ,,gpa1 any major conduct or honor violations1 any remedial measures undertaken1 and any other noteworthy information concerning such cadet4 4 7#b7 ,additional appointees ,section #gddc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking appointment and inserting additional appointments2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting 7a7 before ,if it is determined2 and 7ii7 by striking who competed for nomination and inserting who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully for nomination under any other provision of law2 7,c7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking 7#h7 and inserting 7#aj72 and 7ii7 by striking holding competitive nominations and inserting who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully for nomination2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 8,all provisions relating to candidate composite score in section #gddb of this title shall apply to calculation and use of candidate composite score as that term is used in this section4 7b7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7#a7 the candidate composite scores and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 scores of the ten candidates appointed under this section and under section #gddb7;e7 of this title who had the lowest candidate composite scores2 7#b7 the total number of qualified and nominated 7by any source71 but not selected1 candidates2 and 7#c7 the candidate composite scores and ,,ceer scores of the ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest candidate composite scores and who were not selected for appointment4 4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy 7#a7 ,appointments ,section #hded of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7i72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking as established by competitive examination and inserting as determined by candidate composite score rank2 and 7iii7 in the matter following paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,i7 in the second sentence-- 7aa7 by inserting 7in which event selection shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank7 after may be submitted without ranking2 and 7bb7 by striking #i ranked and inserting #ad ranked2 7,,ii7 by inserting after the second sentence the following ,if alternates are submitted unranked1 any selection from among such unranked alternates shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank42 and 7,,iii7 by striking shall be considered qualified alternates for the purpose of selection under other provisions of this chapter and inserting shall be eligible and considered for selection under other provisions of this chapter1 including as qualified alternates and additional appointees2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7h7 as subsections 7c7 through 7i71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,there shall be appointed each year at the ,academy #cjj qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank by the ,secretary of the ,navy from qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 and all other qualified1 non-selected candidates holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one hundred selected by the ,president and inserting up to one hundred qualified candidates selected by the ,president in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking #he and inserting up to #he qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking #he and inserting up to #he qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by striking #bj and inserting up to #bj qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 and 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b7 both places it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7,f7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,qualifications of candidates for admission shall be determined by use of1 among other metrics1 a candidate composite score uniformly calculated for each applicant4 ,the academic component of such composite score shall be weighted at not less than #fj percent of the overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized test scores1 which shall be weighted at not less than #de percent of the overall composite score4 ,the total of all subjective components1 if any1 of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than #aj percent of the overall composite score4 ,any subjectively based adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not more than #aj percent of the score before such adjustment4 ,candidates' composite scores1 only1 shall be used to determine order of merit4 7k7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report1 including-- 7#a7 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7,a7 the established minimum candidate composite score and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 score used in such cycle2 and 7,b7 the total number of waivers of such minimum candidate composite score or ,,ceer score1 including the candidate composite score and ,,ceer score of each midshipman to whom a waiver relates1 a brief explanation of the reasons for such waiver1 and the category of appointment under which each such midshipman was appointed 7and if congressional1 the type of slate that nominated the waived appointee72 and 7#b7 for each midshipman who1 during the four-year period preceding the date of the report1 received a waiver for the established minimum candidate composite score or ,,ceer score1 the status of each such midshipman1 including whether the midshipman is still at the ,academy1 the circumstances of such midshipman's departure 7if applicable71 the cumulative academic ,,gpa1 cumulative military ,,gpa1 any major conduct or honor violations1 any remedial measures undertaken1 and any other noteworthy information concerning such midshipman4 4 7#b7 ,additional appointees ,section #hdef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting 1 additional appointments after ,midshipmen2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking who competed for nomination and inserting who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully for nomination under any other provision of law2 7ii7 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by striking 7#h7 and inserting 7#aj72 and 7,,ii7 by striking who competed for appointment and inserting who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully for nomination2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 8,all provisions relating to candidate composite score in section #hded of this title shall apply to calculation and use of candidate composite score as that term is used in this section4 7d7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7#a7 the candidate composite scores and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 scores of the ten candidates appointed under this section and under section #hded7;e7 of this title who had the lowest candidate composite scores2 7#b7 the total number of qualified and nominated 7by any source71 but not selected1 candidates2 and 7#c7 the candidate composite scores and ,,ceer scores of the ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest candidate composite scores and who were not selected for appointment4 4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy 7#a7 ,appointments ,section #iddb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7k72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking as established by competitive examination and inserting as determined by candidate composite score rank2 and 7iii7 in the matter following paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,i7 in the second sentence-- 7aa7 by inserting 7in which event selection shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank7 after may be submitted without ranking2 and 7bb7 by striking #i ranked and inserting #ad ranked2 7,,ii7 by inserting after the second sentence the following ,if alternates are submitted unranked1 any selection from among such unranked alternates shall be in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank42 and 7,,iii7 by striking shall be considered qualified alternates for the purpose of selection under other provisions of this chapter and inserting shall be eligible and considered for selection under other provisions of this chapter1 including as qualified alternates and additional appointees2 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 through 7j7 as subsections 7c7 through 7k71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,there shall be appointed each year at the ,academy #cjj qualified alternates selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force from qualified candidates nominated pursuant to paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 and all other qualified1 non-selected candidates holding nominations from any other source pursuant to this chapter4 2 7,d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking one hundred selected by the ,president and inserting up to one hundred qualified candidates selected by the ,president in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking #he and inserting up to #he qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking #he and inserting up to #he qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by striking #bj and inserting up to #bj qualified candidates2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 selected in order of merit as determined by candidate composite score rank before the period at the end2 and 7v7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,e7 in subsection 7f71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7,f7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 by striking subsection 7b77#e7 and insert subsection 7b72 7,,ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 by striking subsection 7b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7f72 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7l7 ,qualifications of candidates for admission shall be determined by use of1 among other metrics1 a candidate composite score uniformly calculated for each applicant4 ,the academic component of such composite score shall be weighted at not less than #fj percent of the overall composite score and shall include the candidate's standardized test scores1 which shall be weighted at not less than #de percent of the overall composite score4 ,the total of all subjective components1 if any1 of the composite score shall be weighted at not more than #aj percent of the overall composite score4 ,any subjectively based adjustment of the candidate composite score shall be limited to not more than #aj percent of the score before such adjustment4 ,candidates' composite scores1 only1 shall be used to determine order of merit4 7m7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report1 including-- 7#a7 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7,a7 the established minimum candidate composite score and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 score used in such cycle2 and 7,b7 the total number of waivers of such minimum candidate composite score or ,,ceer score1 including the candidate composite score and ,,ceer score of each cadet to whom a waiver relates1 a brief explanation of the reasons for such waiver1 and the category of appointment under which each such cadet was appointed 7and if congressional1 the type of slate that nominated the waived appointee72 and 7#b7 for each cadet who1 during the four-year period preceding the date of the report1 received a waiver for the established minimum candidate composite score or ,,ceer score1 the status of each such cadet1 including whether the cadet is still at the ,academy1 the circumstances of such cadet's departure 7if applicable71 the cumulative academic ,,gpa1 cumulative military ,,gpa1 any major conduct or honor violations1 any remedial measures undertaken1 and any other noteworthy information concerning such cadet4 4 7#b7 ,additional appointees ,section #iddc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking appointment and inserting additional appointments2 7,b7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by inserting 7a7 before ,if it is determined2 and 7ii7 by striking who competed for nomination and inserting who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully for nomination under any other provision of law2 7,c7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking 7#h7 and inserting 7#aj72 and 7ii7 by striking holding competitive nominations and inserting who were eligible and competed unsuccessfully for nomination2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 8,all provisions relating to candidate composite score in section #iddb of this title shall apply to calculation and use of candidate composite score as that term is used in this section4 7b7 ,not later than ,october #a of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes1 with respect to the preceding admissions cycle-- 7#a7 the candidate composite scores and college entrance examination rank 7,,ceer7 scores of the ten candidates appointed under this section and under section #iddb7;e7 of this title who had the lowest candidate composite scores2 7#b7 the total number of qualified and nominated 7by any source71 but not selected1 candidates2 and 7#c7 the candidate composite scores and ,,ceer scores of the ten qualified and nominated candidates having the highest candidate composite scores and who were not selected for appointment4 4 #ede4 ,modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and midshipmen 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddh7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking three and inserting five4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdei7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking three and inserting five4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddh7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking three and inserting five4 #edf4 ,modification to the designation of ,members of the ,house of ,representatives to the ,boards of ,visitors of ,service ,academies 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gdee7;a77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking one other member and inserting two other members4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hdfh7;a77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking one other member and inserting two other members4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #idee7;a77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking one other member and inserting two other members4 #edg4 ,detail of members of the ,space ,force as instructors at ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology 7a7 ,in general ,section #idad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the heading and inserting the following new heading3 #idad4 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology3 degree granting authority2 faculty1 reimbursement and tuition2 acceptance of research grants 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,space ,force faculty 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall detail members of the ,space ,force as instructors at the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology to provide instruction in areas that support the mission of the ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the number of members of the ,space ,force detailed by the ,secretary to the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology as instructors during an academic year shall be equal to or greater than the product of-- 7,a7 the total number of members of the ,space ,force divided by the total number of members of the ,space ,force and the ,air ,force2 and 7,b7 the total number of instructors at the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of subsection 7e7 of section #idad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 including-- 7#a7 an identification of the number1 academic specialties1 and courses of instruction of the members of the ,space ,force detailed as instructors at the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology2 and 7#b7 an assessment of the contributions of those instructors to ,space ,force objectives4 #edh4 ,repeal of annual certifications related to the ,ready1 ,relevant ,learning initiative of the ,navy ,section #ede of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hdca note prec47 is repealed4 #edi4 ,pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for performance training and proficiency assessment 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall develop and implement pilot program to optimize the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for immersive training and assessment4 7b7 ,elements ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the development of content with respect to not less than #e occupational specialties2 and 7#b7 methods to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing training methods in comparison to other training methods1 particularly with respect to cost and time required to achieve training goals4 7c7 ,termination ,the pilot program required by subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the establishment of the program4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the termination of the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the results of the pilot program1 including an analysis of the effectiveness of the use of generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for training and a description of any cost savings and savings in time required to achieve training goals4 #edi;,a4 ,prohibition on use of ,federal funds to endorse critical race theory 7a7 ,prohibition ,no funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may be used to endorse critical race theory-- 7#a7 at an academic institution operated by the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 in training provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces2 or 7#c7 in professional military education4 7b7 ,protection of academic freedom ,nothing in this section shall be construed to supersede the institutional autonomy or academic freedom of instructors involved in the selection of textbooks1 supplemental materials1 or other classroom materials1 or in the preparation or presentation of classroom instruction or lectures4 7c7 ,critical race theory defined ,in this section1 the term critical race theory means the theory that individuals1 by virtue of race1 ethnicity1 color1 or national origin1 bear collective guilt and are inherently responsible for actions committed in the past by other individuals of such race1 ethnicity1 color1 or national origin4 #edi;,b4 ,prohibition on the reduction of funding for foreign language training for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf may be obligated or expended by the ,department of ,defense to terminate1 replace1 reduce1 or prepare to terminate1 replace1 or reduce a program of foreign language training or instruction until the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the planned termination1 replacement1 or reduction1 including-- 7#a7 an identification of the programs the ,secretary is seeking to terminate1 replace1 or reduce2 7#b7 the intent1 scope1 and impact of any funding reductions to foreign language training or instruction in relation to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the impact of the termination1 replacement1 or reduction of the program on existing military linguists and ,foreign ,area ,officers2 and 7#d7 a certification that any termination1 replacement1 or reduction will not negatively impact the operations and mission of the ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center4 7b7 ,programs included ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 a program of foreign language training or instruction includes-- 7#a7 institutional language training programs conducted by the ,defense ,language ,institute ,foreign ,language ,center2 7#b7 unit-level or operational foreign language instruction and sustainment training2 7#c7 immersive or in-country language training programs2 7#d7 associated curriculum development1 instructional staffing1 and digital language training support2 and 7#e7 any other program or activity of the ,department of ,defense that provides foreign language training or instruction to members of the ,armed ,forces4 #edi;,c4 ,limitation on authority to reorganize the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps of the ,army 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not reorganize a unit of the program of the ,army until #ij days after the ,secretary1 acting through the ,army ,cadet ,command1 submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing4 ,elements of such a briefing shall specify the following1 with regards to such proposed reorganization3 7#a7 ,each position to be eliminated4 7#b7 ,a risk analysis regarding ,army officer accessions that justifies such reorganization4 7#c7 ,potential cost savings or expenses to the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,the number of members of the program affected by the reorganization1 including travel required travel4 7#e7 ,any change to a scholarship awarded under section #bajg or #bajg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms program and member of the program have the meanings given such terms in section #baja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term reorganize1 with respect to a unit of the program1 includes closing1 restructuring1 reclassifying1 merging1 or realigning4 ,f ,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters #eea4 ,ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders ,section #afb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in all cases1 forces assigned to a combatant command or to the ,united ,states element of the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command under this subsection shall include qualified judge advocates in numbers sufficient to provide legal advice to all commanders responsible for planning and organizing military operations and all commanders authorized to convene courts-martial under sections #hbb through #hbd of this title4 ,the qualifications of judge advocates assigned under this paragraph shall include-- 7,a7 the qualifications set forth in section #hbg of this title2 and 7,b7 any additional education1 expertise1 or experience determined to be necessary to fulfill the requirements of this paragraph by the ,judge ,advocate ,general of the armed force concerned1 or in the case of the ,marine ,corps1 by the ,staff ,judge ,advocate to the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps4 4 #eeb4 ,modifications to offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,section #iag;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aag;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended to read as follows3 #iag;a4 ,art4 #aag;a4 ,wrongful broadcast1 distribution1 or publication of intimate visual images 7a7 ,prohibition ,any person subject to this chapter-- 7#a7 who knowingly broadcasts1 distributes1 or uses a communication service to publish an authentic intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual who is not a minor if-- 7,a7 the intimate visual depiction was obtained or created under circumstances in which the person knew or reasonably should have known the identifiable individual had a reasonable expectation of privacy2 7,b7 the authentic intimate visual depiction was broadcast1 distributed1 or published without the consent of the identifiable individual2 7,b7 what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the identifiable individual in a public or commercial setting2 7,c7 what is depicted is not a matter of public concern2 and 7,d7 the broadcast1 distribution1 or publication of the intimate visual depiction-- 7i7 is intended to cause harm2 or 7ii7 causes harm1 including psychological1 financial1 or reputational harm1 to the identifiable individual2 7#b7 who knowingly broadcasts1 distributes1 or uses a communication service to publish an authentic intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual who is a minor with intent to-- 7,a7 abuse1 humiliate1 harass1 or degrade the minor2 or 7,b7 arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person2 7#c7 who knowingly broadcasts1 distributes1 or uses a communication service to publish a digital forgery of an identifiable individual who is not a minor if-- 7,a7 the digital forgery was broadcast1 distributed1 or published without the consent of the identifiable individual2 7,b7 what is depicted was not voluntarily exposed by the identifiable individual in a public or commercial setting2 7,c7 what is depicted is not a matter of public concern2 and 7,d7 the broadcast1 distribution1 or publication of the digital forgery-- 7i7 is intended to cause harm2 or 7ii7 causes harm1 including psychological1 financial1 or reputational harm1 to the identifiable individual2 or 7#d7 who knowingly broadcasts1 distributes1 or uses a communication service to publish a digital forgery of an identifiable individual who is a minor with intent to-- 7,a7 abuse1 humiliate1 harass1 or degrade the minor2 or 7,b7 arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person1 is guilty of wrongful distribution of intimate visual images or visual images of sexually explicit conduct and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 a lawfully authorized investigative1 protective1 or intelligence activity of-- 7,a7 a law enforcement agency of the ,united ,states1 a ,state1 or a political subdivision of a ,state2 or 7,b7 an intelligence agency of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 a disclosure made reasonably and in good faith-- 7,a7 to a law enforcement officer or agency2 7,b7 as part of a document production or filing associated with a legal proceeding2 7,c7 as part of medical education1 diagnosis1 or treatment or for a legitimate medical1 scientific1 or educational purpose2 7,d7 in the reporting of unlawful content or unsolicited or unwelcome conduct or in pursuance of a legal1 professional1 or other lawful obligation2 or 7,e7 to seek support or help with respect to the receipt of an unsolicited intimate visual depiction2 7#c7 a disclosure reasonably intended to assist the identifiable individual2 or 7#d7 a person who possesses or publishes an intimate visual depiction of himself or herself engaged in nudity or sexually explicit conduct4 7c7 ,consent ,for the purposes of subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the fact that the depicted individual consented to the creation of the intimate visual depiction shall not establish that the person consented to its disclosure2 and 7#b7 the fact that the depicted individual disclosed the intimate visual depiction to another person shall not establish that the depicted individual consented to the further disclosure of the intimate visual depiction4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consent ,the term consent means an affirmative1 conscious1 and voluntary authorization made by an individual free from force1 fraud1 duress1 misrepresentation1 or coercion4 7#b7 ,digital forgery ,the term digital forgery means any intimate visual depiction of an identifiable individual created through the use of software1 machine learning1 artificial intelligence1 or any other computer-generated or technological means1 including by adapting1 modifying1 manipulating1 or altering an authentic visual depiction1 that1 when viewed as a whole by a reasonable person1 is indistinguishable from an authentic visual depiction of the individual4 7#c7 ,identifiable individual ,the term identifiable individual means an individual-- 7,a7 who appears in whole or in part in an intimate visual depiction2 and 7,b7 whose face1 likeness1 or other distinguishing characteristic 7including a unique birthmark or other recognizable feature7 is displayed in connection with such intimate visual depiction4 7#d7 ,visual depiction ,the term visual depiction includes undeveloped film and videotape1 data stored on computer disk or by electronic means which is capable of conversion into a visual image1 and data which is capable of conversion into a visual image that has been transmitted by any means1 whether or not stored in a permanent format4 7#e7 ,intimate visual depiction ,the term intimate visual depiction-- 7,a7 means a visual depiction that depicts-- 7i7 the uncovered genitals1 pubic area1 anus1 or female nipple of an identifiable individual2 or 7ii7 the display or transfer of bodily sexual fluids-- 7,i7 on to any part of the body of an identifiable individual2 7,,ii7 from the body of an identifiable individual2 or 7iii7 an identifiable individual engaging in sexually explicit conduct2 and 7,b7 includes any visual depictions described in subparagraph 7,a7 produced while the identifiable individual was in a public place only if the individual did not-- 7i7 voluntarily display the content depicted2 or 7ii7 consent to the sexual conduct depicted4 7#f7 ,sexually explicit conduct ,the term sexually explicit conduct means actual or simulated-- 7,a7 sexual intercourse1 including genital-genital1 oral-genital1 anal-genital1 or oral-anal1 whether between persons of the same or opposite sex2 7,b7 bestiality2 7,c7 masturbation2 7,d7 sadistic or masochistic abuse2 or 7,e7 lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person4 7#g7 ,minor ,the term minor means any individual under the age of #ah years4 7#h7 ,broadcast ,the term broadcast means to electronically transmit a visual image with the intent that it be viewed by a person or persons4 7#i7 ,distribute ,the term distribute means to deliver to the actual or constructive possession of another person1 including transmission by mail or electronic means4 7#aj7 ,communications service ,the term communications service means-- 7,a7 a service provided by a person that is a common carrier2 7,b7 an electronic communication service2 7,c7 an information service2 or 7,d7 an interactive computer service4 7#aa7 ,common carrier ,the term common carrier means any person engaged as a common carrier for hire1 in interstate or foreign communication by wire or radio or interstate or foreign radio transmission of energy1 but a person engaged in radio broadcasting shall not1 insofar as such person is so engaged1 be deemed a common carrier4 7#ab7 ,electronic communication service ,the term electronic communication service means any service which provides to users thereof the ability to send or receive wire or electronic communications4 7#ac7 ,information service ,the term information service means the offering of a capability for generating1 acquiring1 storing1 transforming1 processing1 retrieving1 utilizing1 or making available information via telecommunications1 and includes electronic publishing1 but does not include any use of any such capability for the management1 control1 or operation of a telecommunications system or the management of a telecommunications service4 7#ad7 ,interactive computer service ,the term interactive computer service means any information service1 system1 or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server1 including specifically a service or system that provides access to the ,internet and such systems operated or services offered by libraries or educational institutions4 4 #eec4 ,punitive article under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for offenses relating to child pornography 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended by inserting after section #iag;a 7article #aag;a7 the following new section 7article73 #iag;b4 ,art4 #aag;b4 ,child pornography 7a7 ,prohibition ,any person subject to this chapter who knowingly and wrongfully-- 7#a7 possesses1 receives1 or views child pornography2 7#b7 possesses child pornography with the intent to distribute2 7#c7 distributes child pornography2 or 7#d7 produces child pornography1 shall be punished as a court-martial may direct1 subject to the applicable limits specified in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,maximum punishments 7#a7 ,the maximum punishment for the offense of possessing1 receiving1 or viewing child pornography under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be dishonorable discharge1 forfeiture of all pay and allowances1 and confinement for #aj years4 7#b7 ,the maximum punishment for the offense of possessing child pornography with intent to distribute under subsection 7a77#b7 shall be dishonorable discharge1 forfeiture of all pay and allowances1 and confinement for #ae years4 7#c7 ,the maximum punishment for the offense of distributing child pornography under subsection 7a77#c7 shall be dishonorable discharge1 forfeiture of all pay and allowances1 and confinement for #bj years4 7#d7 ,the maximum punishment for the offense of producing child pornography under subsection 7a77#d7 shall be dishonorable discharge1 forfeiture of all pay and allowances1 and confinement for #cj years4 7c7 ,treatment of personally identifiable information ,on motion of the ,government1 in any prosecution under this section1 except for good cause shown1 the name1 address1 social security number1 or other nonphysical identifying information1 other than the age or approximate age1 of any minor who is depicted in any child pornography or visual depiction or copy thereof shall not be admissible and may be redacted from any otherwise admissible evidence1 and the panel shall be instructed1 upon request of the ,government1 that it can draw no inference from the absence of such evidence4 7d7 ,determination wrongfulness ,any facts or circumstances that show that a visual depiction of child pornography was unintentionally or inadvertently acquired are relevant to wrongfulness1 including1 the method by which the visual depiction was acquired1 the length of time the visual depiction was maintained1 and whether the visual depiction was promptly1 and in good faith1 destroyed or reported to law enforcement4 7e7 ,determination of knowing ,an accused may not be convicted of an offense under subsection 7a7 if the accused was not aware that the visual depiction involved was of a minor or what appeared to be a minor1 engaged in sexually explicit conduct4 ,awareness may be inferred from circumstantial evidence such as the name of a computer file or folder1 the name of the host website from which a visual depiction was viewed or received1 search terms used1 and the number of images possessed4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term child pornography means material that contains either an obscene visual depiction of a minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct or a visual depiction of an actual minor engaging in sexually explicit conduct4 7#b7 ,the term distribute means to deliver to the actual or constructive possession of another4 7#c7 ,the term minor means any person under the age of #ah years4 7#d7 ,the term possess means to exercise control of something4 ,possession may be direct physical custody like holding an item in one's hand1 or it may be constructive1 as in the case of a person who hides something in a locker or a car to which that person may return to retrieve it4 ,possession must be knowing and conscious4 ,possession inherently includes the power or authority to preclude control by others4 ,it is possible for more than one person to possess an item simultaneously1 as when several people share control over an item4 7#e7 ,the term produce-- 7,a7 means to create or manufacture child pornography that did not previously exist2 and 7,b7 does not include reproducing or copying child pornography4 7#f7 ,the term sexually explicit conduct means actual or simulated-- 7,a7 sexual intercourse or sodomy1 including genital to genital1 oral to genital1 anal to genital1 or oral to anal1 whether between persons of the same or opposite sex2 7,b7 bestiality2 7,c7 masturbation2 7,d7 sadistic or masochistic abuse2 or 7,e7 lascivious exhibition of the genitals1 anus1 or pubic area of any person4 7#g7 ,the term visual depiction includes-- 7,a7 any developed or undeveloped photograph1 picture1 film1 or video2 any digital or computer image1 picture1 film1 or video made by any means1 including those transmitted by any means including streaming media1 even if not stored in a permanent format2 or 7,b7 any digital or electronic data capable of conversion into a visual image4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment to definition of covered offense ,section #hja7ag77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #a7ag77;,a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting section #iag;b 7article #aag;b71 after section #iag;a 7article #aag;a712 and 7#b7 by striking the standalone offense of child pornography punishable under section #icd 7article #acd714 #eed4 ,authorization of death penalty for offense of rape of a child under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,section #ibj;b7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj;b7a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended by inserting by death1 or such other punishment after shall be punished4 #eee4 ,increase in maximum sentence for the offense of voluntary manslaughter under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,review and recommendation ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice1 shall review and recommend to the ,president an increase for the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter under section #iai7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aai7;a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7b7 ,implementation ,following receipt of the recommendation under subsection 7a7 but not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall prescribe regulations updating the maximum sentence for voluntary manslaughter under section #iai7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aai7;a7 of the ,unform ,code of ,military ,justice71 in accordance with such recommendation4 #eef4 ,analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7a7 ,analysis required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice1 shall analyze the advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under section #ibj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #abj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 to address the full range of harmful behaviors associated with sexual assault and to prevent misapplication of the offense to acts that are not inherently abusive4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the results of the analysis under subsection 7a7 and any associated recommendations4 #eeg4 ,revision to sexual assault prevention and response training guidance 7a7 ,revision requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,office of the ,department of ,defense1 shall revise sexual assault prevention and response training guidance to require that information on the resources of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to address experiences with unwanted sexual behavior be included in the annual or periodic sexual assault prevention and response training that is administered to all members of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,implementation oversight ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each ,secretary of a military department-- 7#a7 incorporates the revised guidance under subsection 7a7 into the formal training curricula of the military department concerned2 7#b7 provides documented confirmation to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness that the revised training has been delivered to all currently serving members of the ,armed ,forces within one year of the approval of such revised guidance2 and 7#c7 establishes a mechanism to verify continued compliance with the revised guidance4 7c7 ,reporting ,not later than one year after the date on which the revised guidance is issued under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an assessment of the extent to which each military department has implemented the guidance2 and 7#b7 statistics on number of members of the ,armed ,forces trained under the revised guidance4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term unwanted sexual behavior means any sexual contact or interaction to which an individual does not or could not freely consent1 including harassment1 coercion1 assault1 or abuse4 7#b7 ,the term sexual assault prevention and response training means any training1 instruction1 or education provided pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #fdie4jb1 ,volume #b or any successor guidance4 #eeh4 ,reports and briefings on efforts to prevent and respond to sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and intimate-partner violence within the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,quarterly reports 7#a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,executive ,director of ,force ,resiliency1 shall submit to the committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to prevent and respond to sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and intimate-partner violence4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to prevent and respond to sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and intimate partner violence4 7,b7 ,with respect to the period covered by the report1 the most recently available data on-- 7i7 reports of sexual assault2 7ii7 reports of sexual harassment2 7iii7 reports of intimate partner violence2 7iv7 staffing of the primary prevention workforce1 including filled and unfilled positions disaggregated by the ,army1 ,air ,force1 ,navy1 and ,marine ,corps2 7v7 staffing of the sexual assault and harassment response workforce1 including filled and unfilled positions disaggregated by the ,army1 ,air ,force1 ,navy1 and ,marine ,corps2 7vi7 staffing of the family advocacy program1 including filled and unfilled positions disaggregated by the ,army1 ,air ,force1 ,navy1 and ,marine ,corps2 7vii7 staffing of the offices of special trial counsel1 including filled and unfilled positions disaggregated by the ,army1 ,air ,force1 ,navy1 and ,marine ,corps2 and 7viii7 staffing of the ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,division1 ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations1 and ,naval ,criminal ,investigative ,service1 including filled and unfilled positions dedicated to covered offenses under the jurisdiction of special trial counsels4 7b7 ,special trial counsel briefings ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an annual basis thereafter1 the lead special trial counsels of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,marine ,corps shall jointly provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress of special trial counsels in prosecuting covered offenses4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms covered offense and special trial counsel have the meanings given those terms in section #hja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 #eei4 ,study and recommendations regarding misconduct prevention in ,okinawa1 ,japan 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into a contract or other agreement with a federally funded research and development center pursuant to which the center shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study to evaluate the effectiveness of programs1 policies1 and practices of the covered ,armed ,forces to prevent criminal activity and other misconduct by members stationed in ,okinawa1 ,japan2 and 7#b7 develop evidence-based options and recommendations for changes to programs1 policies1 and practices to prevent criminal activity and other misconduct by members of the covered ,armed ,forces stationed in ,okinawa1 ,japan4 7b7 ,report to ,secretaries ,the federally funded research and development center that carries out the study and analysis under subsection 7a7 shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments a report on the results of such study4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after receiving the report under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit an unaltered copy of the report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,improvement plans for military departments ,not later than #ahj days after receiving the report under subsection 7b71 each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7#a7 review the findings of the report and1 based on such findings1 develop a plan to improve prevention of criminal activity and other misconduct by members of the covered ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary who are stationed in ,okinawa1 ,japan2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the plan4 7e7 ,covered ,armed ,forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 ,g ,career ,transition #efa4 ,establishment of separation oath for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,establishment of separation oath ,section #ejb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the oath and inserting ,an oath established by this section2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b71 as amended1 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,separation oath ,prior to retirement or other separation from the armed forces1 other than separation pursuant to the sentence of a court-martial1 a member of an armed force may take the following oath3 ,i1 1 recognizing that my oath to support and defend the ,constitution of the ,united ,states against all enemies1 foreign and domestic1 has involved me and my fellow members in experiences that few persons1 other than our peers1 can understand1 do solemnly swear 7or affirm7 to continue to be the keeper of my brothers- and sisters-in-arms and protector of the ,united ,states and the ,constitution2 to preserve the values ,i have learned2 to maintain my body and my mind2 to give help to1 and seek help from1 my fellow veterans2 and to not bring harm to myself or others4 ,i take this oath freely and without purpose of evasion1 so help me ,god4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the heading of section #ejb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ejb4 ,enlistment oath and separation oath3 who may administer 4 #efb4 ,presentation by a veterans service organization in ,,tap preseparation counseling 7a7 ,in general ,section #aadb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bj7 ,a presentation that promotes the benefits available to veterans under laws administered by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs4 ,such presentation-- 7,a7 shall be standardized2 7,b7 shall be previously reviewed and approved by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs2 7,c7 shall be submitted by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives for review at least #ij days before implementation2 7,d7 shall be presented by-- 7i7 a national representative of a veterans service organization recognized under section #eijb of title #ch2 or 7ii7 if a national representative is unavailable1 a ,state or local representative of such an organization authorized by the ,secretary concerned to so present2 7,e7 shall include information on how a veterans service organization may assist the member in filing a claim described in paragraph 7#ai72 7,f7 may not encourage the member to join a particular veterans service organization2 and 7,g7 may not exceed one hour in length4 4 7b7 ,annual report ,not less than once each year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 a report-- 7#a7 that identifies each veterans service organization that presented under paragraph 7#bj7 of section #aadb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 7#b7 that contains the number of members of the ,armed ,forces who attended such presentations2 and 7#c7 that includes any recommendations of the ,secretary regarding changes to such presentation or to such paragraph4 #efc4 ,expansion of eligibility of veterans for certain military adaptive sports program ,section #befd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 1 during the one-year period following the veteran's date of separation14 #efd4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 ,department of ,labor ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the ,employment ,navigator and ,partnership ,pilot ,program4 ,the pilot program shall supplement the program under section #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall-- 7#a7 seek to enter into contracts with public1 private1 and nonprofit entities under which such entities provide individualized employment counseling for members of the ,armed ,forces and their spouses2 7#b7 prioritize entering into contracts with qualified private entities that have experience providing instruction to members of the ,armed ,forces eligible for assistance under the pilot program carried out under this section on-- 7,a7 private sector culture1 resume writing1 career networking1 and training on job search technologies2 7,b7 academic readiness and educational opportunities2 or 7,c7 other relevant topics1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#c7 give a preference to any private entity that-- 7,a7 has a national or international geographical area of service2 7,b7 provides multiple forms of career assistance and placement services to-- 7i7 active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 spouses of active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 veterans2 and 7iv7 spouses of veterans2 7,c7 provides services to at least #a1jjj individuals who are-- 7i7 active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 spouses of active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 veterans2 or 7iv7 spouses of veterans2 7,d7 has continuously1 for at least the three-year period immediately preceding the date of the contract1 provided services to individuals who are-- 7i7 active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7ii7 spouses of active duty members of the ,armed ,forces2 7iii7 veterans2 and 7iv7 spouses of veterans2 and 7,e7 has a demonstrated record of success in providing assistance with employment services1 as indicated by-- 7i7 the average wages or earnings of people who receive employment services provided by the entity2 7ii7 prior completion of ,federal grants or contracts2 7iii7 having at least #ge percent of its participants find full-time employment within six months of initially receiving employment services provided by the entity2 and 7iv7 other employment performance indicators1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#d7 seek to enter into contracts with not fewer than #aj1 but not more than #fj1 private entities under which each such entity is compensated at a rate agreed upon between the ,secretary and the entity for each individual who receives employment services provided by the entity and is in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program2 and 7#e7 conduct such other activities as may be necessary for the delivery of individualized employment counseling and other employment services under this section4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,october #a of each year during the term of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when it is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the pilot program under this section1 including the employment outcomes for members of the ,armed ,forces and their spouses who receive employment services under the program on the following indicators of performance-- 7#a7 the percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program2 7#b7 the percentage of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the fourth quarter after exit from the program2 and 7#c7 the median earnings of program participants who are in unsubsidized employment during the second quarter after exit from the program4 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate five years after the date on which the ,secretary of ,labor begins to carry out the pilot program4 #efe4 ,skillbridge3 apprenticeship programs 7a7 ,study ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,department of the ,navy1 shall conduct a study to identify the private entities participating in ,skillbridge that offer positions in registered apprenticeship programs to covered members4 7b7 ,recruitment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with officials and employees of the ,department of ,labor who have experience with registered apprenticeship programs to facilitate the ,secretary entering into agreements with entities that offer positions described in subsection 7a7 in areas where the ,secretary determines few such positions are available to covered members4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered member means a member of the ,armed ,forces eligible for ,skillbridge4 7#b7 ,the term registered apprenticeship program means an apprenticeship program registered under the ,act of ,august #af1 #aicg 7commonly known as the ,national ,apprenticeship ,act2 #ej ,stat4 #ffd1 chapter #ffc2 #bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ej et seq474 7#c7 ,the term ,skillbridge means an employment skills training program under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #eff4 ,female members of certain ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense in ,,stem 7a7 ,study2 report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of a study on how to-- 7#a7 increase participation of covered individuals in positions in the covered ,armed ,forces or ,department of ,defense and related to ,,stem2 and 7#b7 change ,skillbridge to help covered individuals eligible for ,skillbridge find civilian employment in positions related to ,,stem4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term covered individual means a female-- 7,a7 member of a covered ,armed ,force2 or 7,b7 civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term ,skillbridge means an employment skills training program under section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,,stem means science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics4 ,h ,family ,programs and ,child ,care #ega4 ,notification of suspected child abuse at providers of child care services or youth programs ,section #agid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,notification of suspected child abuse 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe a policy that requires covered child and youth programs to-- 7,a7 not later than #bd hours after a program becomes aware of alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child occurring in such program1 notify the parents and guardians of such child of such alleged or suspected abuse or neglect2 and 7,b7 not later than #gb hours after a program becomes aware of alleged abuse or neglect of a child occurring in such program1 provide notice of such alleged abuse or neglect to-- 7i7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 if the alleged abuse or neglect occurs in one of the several ,states1 the ,senators that represent the ,state in which the alleged abuse or neglect occurred2 and 7iii7 if the alleged abuse or neglect occurs in a location represented by a ,member of1 or ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to1 the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,member of1 or ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to1 the ,house of ,representatives that represents such location4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term covered child and youth program means a military child development center1 a ,department of ,defense youth program1 a family home day care1 or a provider of child care services or youth program services that receives financial assistance under section #agih4 4 #egb4 ,pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas ,section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,pilot program for increased payments in high-cost areas 7#a7 ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to increase the maximum amount of financial assistance per month per child that the ,secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible providers under this section as of ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 by #cj percent for services provided to children who are two years old or younger in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall provide for an increased maximum amount of financial assistance under the pilot program established under this subsection in each area with high child care services costs1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 may provide for such increased maximum amount of financial assistance in other areas as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot program under this subsection1 and semiannually thereafter until the date of the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program that includes-- 7,a7 the number of families with respect to whom the ,secretary has increased the maximum amount of financial assistance per month per child being provided under the pilot program1 disaggregated by location2 7,b7 the total amount of financial assistance provided under the pilot program with respect to such families1 disaggregated by location2 7,c7 the total amount of financial assistance that would have been provided with respect to such families without the increase under the pilot program1 disaggregated by location2 7,d7 the determination of the ,secretary as to whether additional funding under the pilot program-- 7i7 helped reduce child care costs for applicable military families2 7ii7 increased child care provider participation in the financial assistance available under this section2 and 7iii7 increased access to infant and toddler care for military families2 7,e7 the determination of the ,secretary with respect to the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to all communities2 7,f7 any challenges identified by the ,secretary in carrying out the pilot program2 7,g7 legislation or administrative action that the ,secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program permanent2 and 7,h7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the elements specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,h7 of paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 the recommendation of the ,secretary as to whether to make the pilot program permanent4 7#e7 ,the pilot program established under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which such program is established4 4 #egc4 ,pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas ,section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,pilot program for grants to increase infant and toddler capacity in high-cost areas 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a pilot program to provide grants to eligible providers seeking to expand the capacity of such providers to provide care for infants and toddlers4 7#b7 ,a grant awarded under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be in an amount determined by the ,secretary1 but in no case more than #ge percent of the estimated cost of the expansion for which the grant is provided2 and 7,b7 require the recipient of a grant to-- 7i7 make available not less than half of any additional capacity for infants and toddlers to children of members of the armed forces that results from the expansion for which a grant is awarded for the #aj-year period that begins on the date on which such expansion is completed2 and 7ii7 certify that the recipient will not displace children enrolled on the date described in clause 7i7 who are not children of members of the armed forces to meet the requirement of clause 7i74 7#c7 ,the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall award grants under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 to not less than #aj eligible providers located in areas with high child care services costs1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 may award grants under the pilot program established under paragraph 7#a7 to eligible providers located in other areas as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#d7 ,not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot program under this subsection1 and semiannually thereafter until the date of the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the pilot program that includes-- 7,a7 the number of eligible providers participating in the pilot program1 disaggregated by location2 7,b7 the number of additional infant and toddler enrollments at eligible providers made available under the pilot program1 disaggregated by loacation2 7,c7 the determination of the ,secretary as to whether grants provided under the pilot program-- 7i7 helped reduce child care costs for applicable military families2 7ii7 increased child care provider participation in the financial assistance available under this section2 and 7iii7 increased access to infant and toddler care for military families2 7,d7 the determination of the ,secretary with respect to the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to all communities2 7,e7 any challenges identified by the ,secretary in carrying out the pilot program2 7,f7 legislation or administrative action that the ,secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program permanent2 and 7,g7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#e7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the elements specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 of paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 the recommendation of the ,secretary as to whether to make the pilot program permanent4 7#f7 ,the pilot program established under this subsection shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date on which such program is established4 7#g7 ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #egd4 ,extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7d7 of section #ehi of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agia note7 is amended by striking five years after and all that follows and inserting on ,december #ca1 #bjbi44 7b7 ,final ,report ,subsection 7c77#b7 of such section is amended by striking #ij days after and inserting one year before4 #ege4 ,military ,one,source3 information regarding maternal health care ,section #efa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agha note7 is amended1 in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ah71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,health care4 7#c7 ,maternal health care1 including the following3 7,a7 ,a list of maternal health services1 including pre- and post-natal care4 7,b7 ,a guide to continuity of such care through a permanent change of station4 7,c7 ,with regards to a pregnant member1 relevant regulations1 options for leave1 and uniform resources and requirements4 7#d7 ,death benefits and life insurance programs4 4 #egf4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for termination of ,,dodea and child care workers ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to terminate employees of ,military ,child ,development ,programs or employees of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 regardless of whether such positions are funded by appropriated or nonappropriated funds1 unless the employee was documented as not performing or engaging in misconduct4 ,i ,dependent ,education #eha4 ,ensuring access to ,,dodea schools for certain members of the reserve components ,section #bafd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,eligibility of dependents of certain members of the reserve components 7#a7 ,a dependent of a member described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be eligible to attend a school established under this section at the military installation that is the permanent station of such member and such dependent shall automatically be granted enrollment at such school at the request of such member if there is sufficient space in the school to accommodate the dependent4 ,in the event there is not sufficient space available at such school at the time the dependent seeks to enroll1 the dependent shall be place on a wait-list for enrollment in the school4 7#b7 ,a member described in this paragraph is a member-- 7,a7 of a reserve component2 7,b7 performing active service2 and 7,c7 pursuant to an order for accompanied permanent change of station4 4 #ehb4 ,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 #bjbf by section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #ce1jjj1jjj 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 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 #bjbf pursuant to section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #e1jjj1jjj 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 #bjbf pursuant to section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #e1jjj1jjj 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 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the ,department of ,defense'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 #ehc4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs 7a7 ,certification ,on an annual basis1 each commander of a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of a military department shall submit to such ,secretary a written certification verifying whether the commander has confirmed the information contained in all impact aid source check forms received from local educational agencies as of the date of such certification4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj of each year1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 based on the information received under subsection 7a71 that identifies-- 7#a7 each military installation under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary that has confirmed the information contained in all impact aid source check forms received from local educational agencies as of the date of the report2 and 7#b7 each military installation that has not confirmed the information contained in such forms as of such date4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term impact aid source check form means a form submitted to a military installation by a local educational agency to confirm the number and identity of children eligible to be counted for purposes of the ,federal impact aid program under section #gjjc7;a7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc7;a774 7#b7 ,the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 ,j ,decorations and ,awards1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #eia4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,james ,capers1 ,jr41 for acts of valor as a member of the ,marine ,corps during the ,vietnam ,war 7a7 ,authorization ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #hbih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #hbia of such title1 to ,james ,capers1 ,jr41 for the acts of valor described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of ,james ,capers1 ,jr41 as a member of the ,marine ,corps1 during the period of ,march #ca through ,april #c1 #aifg1 during the ,vietnam ,war1 for which he was previously awarded the ,silver ,star4 #eib4 ,authorization to award the ,medal of ,honor to retired ,colonel ,philip ,j4 ,conran for acts of valor in ,laos during the ,vietnam war ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #ibgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president is authorized to award the ,medal of ,honor1 under section #ibga of such title1 to retired ,colonel ,philip ,j4 ,conran for the acts of valor in ,laos during the ,vietnam war1 for which he was previously awarded the ,air ,force ,cross4 ,,vi ,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits ,a ,basic ,pay and ,retired ,pay #fja4 ,codification of applicability to ,space ,force of certain pay and allowance authorities 7a7 ,definitions ,section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#bb71 by inserting 1 or for members of the ,space ,force in space force active status not on sustained duty1 after reserve component in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#bg7 ,the term space force active status has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj4 7#bh7 ,the term sustained duty has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj4 4 7b7 ,basic pay ,chapter #c of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,references to officer grades ,section #bja7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 for the and inserting ,for the2 7,b7 by striking and ,marine ,corps in the heading of the second column of the table and inserting ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,applicable pay and allowances for certain space force members who are physically disabled or incur loss of earned income when not on sustained duty ,subsections 7g77#a7 and 7h77#a7 of section #bjd of such title are amended by inserting 1 or a member of the ,space ,force in space force active status not on sustained duty1 after of a reserve component of a uniformed service4 7#c7 ,service creditable for computation ,section #bje7;a77#b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by transferring subparagraph 7,f7 to appear after subparagraph 7,a7 and redesignating that subparagraph as subparagraph 7,b72 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and redesignating the original subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b71 as transferred and redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 the ,space ,force2 4 7#d7 ,inactive-duty training pay ,section #bjf of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,guard or a and inserting ,guard1 a2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 or a member of the ,space ,force after uniformed service the first place it appears2 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 by a member of the ,space ,force1 after reserve component2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,space ,force1 after ,ready ,reserve2 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by striking ,guard or of a and inserting ,guard1 a2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 or the ,space ,force after uniformed services2 and 7,d7 in the section heading1 by inserting 2 members of the ,space ,force before the colon4 7#e7 ,participation in thrift savings plan ,section #baa7;a77#b7 of such title is amended by inserting or the ,space ,force after member of the ,ready ,reserve4 7c7 ,special pay1 incentive pay1 and bonus authorities ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,general bonus authority for enlisted members ,section #cca of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking or at the end of paragraph 7#d72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#e7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 transfers from a regular component or reserve component of an armed force to the ,space ,force or from the ,space ,force to a regular component or reserve component of another armed force1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary with jurisdiction over the armed force to which the member is transferring4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 or in the ,space ,force on sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj1 after in a regular component2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 or in the ,space ,force in space force active status not on sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj1 after in a reserve component2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f74 7#b7 ,general bonus authority for officers ,section #ccb of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking or at the end of paragraph 7#d72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of paragraph 7#e7 and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 transfers from a regular component or reserve component of a uniformed service to the ,space ,force or from the ,space ,force to a regular component or reserve component of another uniformed service1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary with jurisdiction over the uniformed service to which the member is transferring4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting 1 or in the ,space ,force on sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj1 after in a regular component2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 or in the ,space ,force in space force active status not on sustained duty under section #bjaje of title #aj1 after in a reserve component and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f74 7#c7 ,special aviation incentive pay or bonus for officers ,section #ccd of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking in a regular or reserve component in subsections 7a77#a71 7b71 7h77#a71 7h77#b71 and 7h77#c72 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by inserting 1 or1 in the case of an officer of the ,space ,force1 to remain in space force active status1 after in a reserve component2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in the subsection heading1 by striking reserve component2 and 7ii7 by striking ,a reserve component officer and inserting ,an officer44 7#d7 ,special pays ,sections #cea7;a71 #ceb7;a71 #cec7;a71 and #cec7;b7 of such title are amended by striking of a regular or reserve component4 7#e7 ,retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units ,section #cee of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,an officer or enlisted member and inserting ,a member2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 or a member the ,space ,force who is serving in space force active status1 after in a reserve component2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or to remain in space force active status for at least one year before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force not on sustained duty in the second sentence after reserve component member2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking active duty or service in an active status in a reserve component in subparagraph 7,a7 and the first place it appears in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting a specified form of service 7or combination thereof72 7ii7 in paragraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 by striking active duty or service in an active status in a reserve component for which and inserting service for which2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,in this subsection1 the term specified form of service means-- 7,a7 service on active duty2 7,b7 service in an active status in a reserve component2 or 7,c7 service in the ,space ,force in space force active status4 4 7#f7 ,continuation pay for full ,,tsp members with #g to #ab years of service ,section #cef7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the second sentence1 by striking or a reserve component and inserting 1 a member of the ,space ,force on sustained duty1 or a member of a reserve component2 and 7ii7 in the third sentence1 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force in space force active status not on sustained duty after 7as so defined72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force on sustained duty in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 after of a regular component2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force in space force active status and not on sustained duty in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 after of a reserve component2 and 7ii7 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force on sustained duty1 respectively1 in subparagraph 7,a7 after of a regular component4 7d7 ,administration of special pay1 incentive pay1 and bonus authorities ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,continuation of pay and allowances during certain hospitalization and rehabilitation ,section #cgb7;a7 of such title is amended by striking of a regular or reserve component4 7#b7 ,repayment of unearned portion of bonus or special or incentive pay ,section #cgc7;d77#b77;,a7 of such title is amended by striking in a regular or reserve component who remains on active duty or in an active status and inserting who remains on active duty1 in an active status in a reserve component1 or in space force active status4 7e7 ,allowances other than travel and transportation allowances ,section #daf of such title is amended by inserting an officer of the ,space ,force not on sustained duty1 after of component14 7f7 ,leave ,section #eja of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 or of the ,space ,force1 in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 after of a reserve component2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 or from the ,space ,force1 in paragraph 7#d7 after from the reserve component2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#e7-- 7,a7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,d71 by inserting 1 or a member of the ,space ,force in space force active status not on sustained duty1 after of a reserve component2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,regular before ,space ,force4 7g7 ,miscellaneous rights and benefits ,chapter #ag of such title is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #ijh7;a77#b7 of such title is amended by inserting and members of the ,space ,force in space force active status not on sustained duty after of the armed forces4 7#b7 ,section #iaj of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting or of the ,space ,force after of the armed forces in subsection 7a72 7,b7 by inserting or the ,space ,force after a reserve component in subsections 7b77#a71 7b77#b71 7b77#c71 and 7e77#a72 and 7,c7 in the heading of such section by inserting and members of the ,space ,force after reserve component members4 7h7 ,administration ,section #ajjb of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking of the ,national ,guard1 or of a reserve component of a uniformed service1 and inserting of a reserve component of a uniformed service1 or of the ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 by striking his consent and inserting the member's consent2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after of a reserve component2 and 7#b7 in the heading1 by striking and members of ,national ,guard and inserting 2 members of the ,national ,guard2 members of the ,space ,force4 7i7 ,conforming amendment to reflect change of name of ,space and ,missile ,systems ,center to ,space ,systems ,command ,section #bbgc;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,air ,force ,space and ,missile ,systems ,center and inserting ,space ,force ,space ,systems ,command4 ,b ,bonus and ,incentive ,pays #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities 7a7 ,authorities relating to reserve forces ,section #iaj7;g7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to income replacement payments for reserve component members experiencing extended and frequent mobilization for active duty service1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,title #aj authorities relating to health care professionals ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf3 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 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 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 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf3 7#a7 ,section #cca7;h71 relating to general bonus authority for enlisted members4 7#b7 ,section #ccb7;g71 relating to general bonus authority for officers4 7#c7 ,section #ccd7;i71 relating to special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers4 7#d7 ,section #cce7k71 relating to special bonus and incentive pay authorities for officers in health professions4 7#e7 ,section #ccf7;g71 relating to contracting bonus for cadets and midshipmen enrolled in the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7#f7 ,section #cea7;h71 relating to hazardous duty pay4 7#g7 ,section #ceb7;g71 relating to assignment pay or special duty pay4 7#h7 ,section #cec7;i71 relating to skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus4 7#i7 ,section #cee7;h71 relating to retention incentives for members qualified in critical military skills or assigned to high priority units4 7e7 ,authority to provide temporary increase in rates of basic allowance for housing ,section #djc7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g77;,e71 relating to an area covered by a major disaster declaration or containing an installation experiencing an influx of military personnel1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h77;,c71 relating to an area where actual housing costs differ from current rates by more than #bj percent1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #fab4 ,incentive pay3 explosive ordnance disposal duty 7a7 ,establishment ,subchapter ,i of chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #cja;e the following new section3 #cja;f4 ,incentive pay3 explosive ordnance disposal duty4 7a7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,subject to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 a regular member of a covered armed force is entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay in the amount specified in subsection 7b77#a7 if the member-- 7,a7 is entitled to basic pay2 7,b7 holds 7or is in training leading to7 an explosive ordnance disposal duty designator2 and 7,c7 is in and remains in explosive ordnance disposal duty on a career basis4 7#b7 ,subject to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 a member of a covered armed force who is entitled to basic pay but is not entitled to continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under paragraph 7#a7 is entitled to explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay in the amount prescribed pursuant to subsection 7b77#b7 for any period during which such member performs explosive ordnance disposal duty under orders4 7b7 ,rates 7#a7 ,continuous monthly explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under subsection 7a77#a7 shall be in the following amounts3 ,years of explosive ordnance disposal duty 7including training73,monthly ,rate#b or fewer#abe,over #b #aef ,over #c #ahh ,over #d #bjf ,over #f #fej,over #h #hjj ,over #aj #a1jjj ,over #ag #hdj ,over #bb #ehe ,over #bd #che ,over #bebej 7#b7 ,explosive ordnance disposal duty incentive pay under subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 shall be in amounts prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 may not1 for any month1 exceed the maximum amount specified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 may not be less per day than the amount under subsection 7d74 7c7 ,computation of years ,years of explosive ordnance disposal duty by a member shall be computed beginning with the effective date of the initial order to such member to perform explosive ordnance disposal duty4 7d7 ,applicability to certain duty in the reserve components ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense and to the extent provided for by appropriations1 for each day that a member of the reserve component of a covered armed force who is entitled to compensation under section #bjf of this title performs1 under orders1 explosive ordnance disposal duty1 such member is eligible for an increase in compensation equal to one-thirtieth of the continuous monthly incentive pay under subsection 7b77#a7 for a member of corresponding years of service entitled to basic pay4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered armed force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term explosive ordnance disposal has the meaning given such term in section #bbhd of title #aj4 7#c7 ,the term explosive ordnance disposal duty means duty performed by a member of a covered armed force1 under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in explosive ordnance disposal4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,section #cja;f of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 added by this section1 shall take effect on the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and apply to explosive ordnance disposal duty performed on or after such date4 #fac4 ,standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cge4 ,standardization of cyber assignment incentive pay 7a7 ,policy ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a standardized policy for cyber assignment incentive pay applicable to all members of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force performing qualifying cyber operations roles4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 define uniform eligibility criteria based on work-role certification1 mission assignment1 and readiness requirements2 7#b7 establish a tiered pay structure based on proficiency levels and operational demands2 7#c7 ensure parity in pay rates and qualification standards throughout the armed forces specified in subsection 7a72 7#d7 provide guidance for continuation of cyber assignment incentive pay during moves relating to changes of permanent station1 subject to continued eligibility2 and 7#e7 include procedures for periodic review and adjustment of cyber assignment incentive pay rates to reflect evolving mission needs and market competitiveness4 7c7 ,cyber assignment incentive pay defined ,in this section1 the term cyber assignment incentive pay means special pay authorized under this chapter for members of the armed forces assigned to designated cyber operations roles4 4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on the implementation of section #cge of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 including any anticipated impacts on recruitment1 retention1 and readiness of cyber personnel4 ,c ,allowances #fba4 ,basic needs allowance3 exclusion of basic allowance for housing from the calculation of gross household income of an eligible member of the ,armed ,forces ,section #djb;b7k77#a77;,b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking in and all that follows through portion of2 and 7#b7 by striking that the ,secretary concerned elects to exclude and inserting paid to such member4 #fbb4 ,family separation allowance3 increase ,section #dbg7;a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in paragraph 7#a71 by striking not less than #bej1 and not more than #djj and inserting equal to #djj4 #fbc4 ,report regarding the basic allowance for subsistence and military food programs 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report described ,a report described in this subsection shall explain how1 during the fiscal year in which the ,secretary submits such report-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,defense allocated funds for the basic allowance for subsistence under section #djb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to pay for food programs2 7#b7 subsistence in-kind is budgeted to pay for food programs on military installations2 and 7#c7 the ,secretaries of the military departments used budget authorities to fund the fully burdened cost of feeding members-- 7,a7 of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force2 and 7,b7 who were assigned to essential station messing during such fiscal year4 #fbd4 ,basic allowance for housing3 study to evaluate alternative rate calculation 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into an agreement with a covered entity to conduct a study in which the covered entity shall calculate1 using industry-standard machine learning and an artificial intelligence algorithm1 proposed monthly rates of ,,bah described in subsection 7b7 for ,m,h,as selected under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,during such a study1 the ,secretary shall pay ,,bah in ,m,h,as selected under subsection 7c7 at rates prescribed under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,proposed monthly rates ,a proposed monthly rate of ,,bah described in this subsection-- 7#a7 accurately reflects housing prices in the ,,mha subject to such rate2 and 7#b7 is sufficient for military families who reside in such ,,mha to procure adequate and affordable housing4 7c7 ,m,h,as ,the ,secretary shall select not fewer than #ae ,m,h,as to participate in such a study4 ,to select an ,,mha1 the ,secretary shall consider factors including the following3 7#a7 ,variety of geographic location4 7#b7 ,the ranks of members who reside in an ,,mha4 7#c7 ,whether members who reside in an ,,mha have dependents4 7#d7 ,economic factors including inflation1 cost of living1 and the cost of private mortgage insurance4 7d7 ,termination ,a study under this section shall terminate on the day that is three years after the date on which the ,secretary enters into an agreement with a covered entity4 7e7 ,annual briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an annual basis thereafter through the termination date under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of a study under this section4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the termination of such a study1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding such study4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an evaluation by the ,secretary of the proposed monthly rates of ,,bah calculated by a covered entity pursuant to an agreement under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,any recommendation of the ,secretary regarding legislation to improve the calculation of ,,bah process based on the study4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,bah means the basic allowance for housing for members of the uniformed services under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered entity means a nationally recognized entity in the field of single-family housing that has data on local rental rates in real estate markets across the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term ,,mha means military housing area4 ,d ,leave #fca4 ,bereavement leave for a member of the ,armed ,forces in the case of a loss of pregnancy or stillbirth ,subsection 7l77#a77;,a7 of section #gja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the death of an immediate family member4 and inserting an em dash2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7i7 the death of an immediate family member2 or 7ii7 the loss of a pregnancy or a stillbirth by such member or the spouse of such member4 4 #fcb4 ,convalescent leave for cadets and midshipmen ,section #gjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,convalescent ,leave ,an academy cadet or midshipman diagnosed with a medical condition is allowed convalescent leave under section #gja7m7 of this title4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7 of this section1 by striking 8,sections #gja0 and inserting 8,except as provided by subsection 7c71 sections #gja04 ,e ,family and ,survivor ,benefits #fda4 ,annual review of financial assistance limits for child care and youth program services providers ,section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,annual ,review of ,amount of ,assistance ,the ,secretary shall annually review the amount of financial assistance provided under this section1 including the maximum amount of financial assistance per month per child that the ,secretary authorizes to be provided to eligible providers under this section4 4 #fdb4 ,waiver of requirements for air transportation of deceased members of the ,armed ,forces when necessary to meet mission requirements ,section #efb7;c7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adhb note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary concerned may waive the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 as the ,secretary considers necessary to meet mission requirements during-- 7,a7 a time of war2 7,b7 a national emergency requiring the use of significant personnel and aircraft2 7,c7 a large-scale combat operation2 or 7,d7 a contingency operation4 4 ,f ,defense ,resale ,matters #fea4 ,use of commissary stores3 civilian employees of ,military ,sealift ,command 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,an individual2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,a civil service mariner of the ,military ,sealift ,command may be permitted to use commissary stores and ,,mwr retail facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking protective services and inserting certain2 and 7#b7 in the heading of subsection 7a71 by striking protective services and inserting certain4 #feb4 ,,mwr retail facilities3 use by civilian employees of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajfg4 ,,mwr facilities3 civilian employees 7a7 ,current employees ,subject to subsection 7c7 of this section and section #ajff of this title1 a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall be permitted to use ,,mwr retail facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty4 7b7 ,retired employees ,subject to subsection 7c71 a retired civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall be permitted to use ,,mwr retail facilities on the same basis as members of the armed forces on active duty4 7c7 ,limitation ,a civilian employee or retired civilian employee may not purchase tobacco or a military uniform at ,,mwr retail facilities4 7d7 ,,mwr retail facilities defined ,in this section1 the term ,,mwr retail facilities has the meaning given such term in section #ajfc of this title4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations under section #ajfg of such title1 as added by this section1 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #fec4 ,single-use shopping bags in commissary stores ,section #bdhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,single-use shopping bags ,the ,defense ,commissary ,agency may not prohibit the use of1 or charge a fee for1 single-use shopping bags in a commissary store4 4 ,g ,other ,benefits1 ,reports1 and ,briefings #ffa4 ,provision of information regarding relocation assistance programs for members receiving orders for a change of permanent station 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #ajef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and community orientation and inserting community orientation1 education systems1 school enrollment procedures1 and ,state-specific provisions under the ,interstate ,compact on ,educational ,opportunity for ,military ,children2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and community orientation and inserting community orientation1 and educational resources for dependent children1 including school transition assistance1 academic continuity1 and special education services2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,educational planning and support services for dependent children with disabilities1 including procedures for transferring individualized education programs and coordinating with the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,provision of ,information on ,program 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that members of the armed forces and the families of those members are provided information regarding available assistance under this section and any other assistance relating to a change of permanent station available under any other provision of law4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that information required to be provided under this subsection is provided to a member of the armed forces and the family of that member not later than #de days before the date on which a change of permanent station takes effect for that member4 7#c7 ,the information provided under this subsection shall include-- 7,a7 information on family assistance programs authorized under section #aghh of this title1 including financial planning resources1 spouse employment support1 and community integration services2 7,b7 guidance on available housing assistance1 including on-base housing options1 rental protections1 and resources for off-base relocation2 7,c7 mental health and well-being support services1 including those accessible during the period of transition for a change of permanent station2 7,d7 educational resources for dependent children1 including school transition assistance and special education services2 7,e7 information on available legal and financial counseling programs2 and 7,f7 any other assistance programs that support members of the armed forces and their families during relocation4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 incorporate the information required to be provided under this subsection into accessible materials and briefings provided to members of the armed forces relating to a change of permanent station2 7,b7 ensure that the program under this section provides accessible materials and briefings at military installations and through online resources2 7,c7 develop a communication strategy1 including digital outreach and printed materials1 to increase awareness of the program under this section and assistance available under other provisions of law relating to a change of permanent station2 and 7,d7 assess the satisfaction of members of the armed forces and their families with the information provided under this subsection4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of the amendments made by this section4 ,such briefing shall include-- 7#a7 the status of efforts to integrate information required to be provided by subsection 7e7 of section #ajef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 into accessible materials and briefings provided to members of the armed forces and their families relating to a change of permanent station2 7#b7 an assessment of the awareness by members of the armed forces and their families of available programs in support of a change of permanent station2 and 7#c7 any recommendations of the ,secretary for improving the dissemination of information related to relocation and family assistance programs4 #ffb4 ,expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on military installations ,section #fed of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfj;a note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of the ,army and inserting ,secretary of a military department2 and 7,b7 by striking installations of the ,army for members of the ,army and inserting installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary for members of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting of the military department concerned after ,secretary2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,progress reports ,at the end of each calendar quarter until the pilot program terminates1 the ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a progress report regarding implementation of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ij days after the pilot program terminates1 the ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a final report regarding the pilot program4 ,such report shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,lessons learned from the pilot program4 7,b7 ,the recommendation of the ,secretary whether to expand or make permanent the pilot program4 7,c7 ,if the ,secretary recommends expansion1 the military installations covered by such recommended expansion4 7,d7 ,limitations to the operation or expansion of the pilot program4 7,e7 ,any information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 4 #ffc4 ,casualty assistance program3 review2 implementation plan 7a7 ,,gao review ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report containing the results of a review of operations of the casualty assistance program of the ,department of ,defense4 ,elements of such report shall include recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general regarding the feasibility and advisability of the following3 7#a7 ,improving and standardizing across the ,armed ,forces-- 7,a7 the selection and management 7including lengths of assignments7 of casualty assistance officers2 and 7,b7 training of casualty assistance officers regarding the policies1 procedures1 entitlements1 benefits1 and financial obligations relevant to survivors of members of the ,armed ,forces4 7#b7 ,the implementation of a registry of the ,department through which a survivor may elect to provide their contact information to the ,department to facilitate contact and outreach to such survivor4 7#c7 ,the development a long-term care program for such survivors1 modeled on the ,survivor ,outreach ,services of the ,army1 that provides information and access to survivor benefits1 case managers1 and counselors4 7b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the ,secretary receives the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 a copy of such report2 and 7#b7 the plan of the ,secretary to implement such recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general4 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,benefits #gja4 ,dental readiness ,section #ajgf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the header1 by striking selected reserve and2 and 7ii7 by striking for members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the header1 by inserting individual ready after other2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,plan for ,selected ,reserve ,a dental benefits plan for members of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,no premium plans 7,a7 ,the dental insurance plan established under subsection 7a77#e7 is a no premium plan4 7,b7 ,members enrolled in a no premium plan may not be charged a premium for benefits provided under the plan4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 by striking a member of the ,selected ,reserve of the ,ready ,reserve or2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7l7 as subsections 7g7 through 7m71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,copayments under no premium plans ,a member who receives dental care under a no premium plan referred to in subsection 7d77#c7 shall pay no charge for any care described in subsection 7c74 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7i71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#d71 by striking subsection 7k77#b7 and inserting subsection 7l77#b74 #gjb4 ,inclusion of certain tests as part of the periodic health assessment provided to members of the ,armed ,forces ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgdo the following new section3 #ajgdp4 ,periodic health assessments ,beginning in #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that periodic health assessments provided to a member of the armed forces include the following3 7#a7 ,on an annual basis-- 7,a7 a sports physical2 7,b7 an electrocardiogram2 and 7,c7 blood work that includes-- 7i7 a comprehensive metabolic panel and complete blood count2 and 7ii7 if necessary-- 7,i7 a thyroid stimulating hormone test2 and 7,,ii7 a brain natriuretic peptide test4 7#b7 ,any test or evaluation required by law with respect to such member1 including an evaluation required by section #gjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgd;f note7 and a test required by section #gjg of such ,act 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgd note74 7#c7 ,any other test or evaluation determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 #gjc4 ,fertility treatment for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents 7a7 ,fertility treatment ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ajgdo the following new section3 #ajgdp4 ,fertility treatment for certain active duty members of the armed forces and dependents 7a7 ,coverage ,the ,secretary shall ensure that fertility-related care for a covered member 7or a dependent of such a member7 shall be covered under ,,tricare ,prime and ,,tricare ,select4 7b7 ,in vitro fertilization ,in the case of in vitro fertilization treatment furnished to an individual pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 three completed oocyte retrievals may be furnished per calendar year2 and 7#b7 single embryo transfers shall be provided unless otherwise medically indicated in accordance with the guidelines of the ,american ,society for ,reproductive ,medicine4 7c7 ,cost sharing and other limitations ,the ,secretary shall ensure that cost-sharing amounts for an individual who receives fertility-related care under this section are determined under section #ajge1 #ajge;a1 or other applicable provision of this chapter in accordance with the kind of care provided 7such as an in-network inpatient visit7 and without regard to whether the care is fertility-related care4 ,the ,secretary may not impose any waiting periods or other limitations once the individual has received a medical diagnosis of infertility4 7d7 ,prohibitions ,funds available to the ,department of ,defense may not be used for preimplantation genetic screening1 human cloning1 international surrogacy1 or artificial womb technology4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered member means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force1 serving on active duty2 and 7,b7 does not include a former member of the armed forces4 7#b7 ,the term infertility means a disease1 condition1 or status characterized by-- 7,a7 the failure to establish a pregnancy or to carry a pregnancy to live birth after regular1 unprotected sexual intercourse in accordance with the guidelines of the ,american ,society for ,reproductive ,medicine2 7,b7 the inability of an individual to reproduce without medical intervention either as a single individual or with the partner of the individual2 or 7,c7 the findings of a licensed physician based on the medical1 sexual1 and reproductive history1 age1 physical findings1 or diagnostic testing1 of the individual4 7#c7 ,the term fertility-related care means-- 7,a7 the diagnosis of infertility2 and 7,b7 fertility treatment4 7#d7 ,the term fertility treatment includes the following3 7,a7 ,in vitro fertilization or other treatments or procedures in which human oocytes1 embryos1 or sperm are handled when clinically appropriate4 7,b7 ,sperm retrieval4 7,c7 ,egg retrieval4 7,d7 ,preservation of human oocytes1 embryos1 or sperm4 7,e7 ,artificial insemination1 including intravaginal insemination1 intracervical insemination1 and intrauterine insemination4 7,f7 ,transfer of reproductive genetic material4 7,g7 ,medications as prescribed or necessary for fertility4 7,h7 ,fertility treatment coordination4 7,i7 ,such other information1 referrals1 treatments1 procedures1 testing1 medications1 laboratory services1 technologies1 and services facilitating reproduction as determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,program on fertility treatment coordination ,chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aaaj;c4 ,program on fertility-related care coordination 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a program on the coordination of fertility-related care by the ,secretary for purposes of ensuring patients receive timely fertility-related care4 7b7 ,training and support ,in carrying out the program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to community health care providers training and support with respect to the unique needs of members of the armed forces and the dependents of such members4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajgi7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ba7 ,fertility-related care shall be provided in accordance with section #ajgdp of this title4 4 7d7 ,exclusion from contracts for former members and their dependents ,section #ajhf7;a7 of such title is amended by striking eye examinations and and inserting eye examinations1 fertility-related care pursuant to paragraph 7#ba7 of such section1 and4 7e7 ,application ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to services provided on or after ,october #a1 #bjbg4 #gjd4 ,,tricare coverage for increased supply for contraception 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not less than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 contraceptive supplies of up to #cfe days shall be covered for any eligible covered beneficiary to obtain1 including in a single fill or refill1 at the option of such beneficiary1 the total days of supply 7not to exceed a #cfe-;day supply7 for a contraceptive on the uniform formulary provided through a military treatment facility pharmacy1 retail pharmacy described in section #ajgd;g7a77#b77;,e77ii7 of such title1 or through the national mail-order pharmacy program of the ,,tricare ,program4 7b7 ,outreach ,beginning not later than #ij days after the implementation of coverage under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall conduct such outreach activities as are necessary to inform health care providers and individuals who are enrolled in the ,,tricare program of such coverage and the requirements to receive such coverage4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term eligible covered beneficiary means an eligible covered beneficiary as such term is used in section #ajgd;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code who is-- 7,a7 a member of a covered ,armed ,force serving on active duty2 or 7,b7 a dependent of a member described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,the terms ,,tricare ,program and ,,tricare ,prime have the meaning given such terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gje4 ,pilot program on access to obstetrical and gynecological care under ,,tricare ,prime program 7a7 ,pilot program ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program under which-- 7#a7 the referral requirement in section #ajie;f7a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 does not apply with respect to obstetrical and gynecological care for covered participants2 and 7#b7 covered participants may elect to designate an obstetrical or gynecological care provider under the ,,tricare program as an additional designated primary care manager under such section4 7b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program for a period of five years4 7c7 ,report ,not later than four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of any increases or decreases to ,,tricare ,prime enrollment during the period in which the ,secretary carries out the pilot program4 7#b7 ,an assessment of any changes in the associated costs of providing obstetrical and gynecological care under ,,tricare ,prime4 7#c7 ,any other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered participant means a female member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force or a female dependent of a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 enrolled in ,,tricare ,prime who elects to participate in the pilot program4 7#c7 ,the terms ,,tricare ,prime and ,,tricare program have the meaning given those terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjf4 ,pilot program to make midwife services available through ,,tricare to certain individuals 7a7 ,pilot program ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall begin a five-year pilot program to provide services from covered midwives to covered individuals under the ,,tricare program4 7b7 ,authority to make permanent ,if the ,secretary determines1 after the termination of the pilot program that such pilot program was successful1 the ,secretary may prescribe such regulations to establish a permanent program to make services from covered midwives available to covered individuals as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,implementation report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a plan to implement the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program begins and annually thereafter until the date that is #a year after the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report including3 7,a7 ,the total cost of the pilot program and the cost per covered individual who received care under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,the total number of covered individual who received care under the pilot program4 7,c7 ,the race1 ethnicity1 age1 sex1 relationship status1 ,armed ,force1 military occupation1 and rank1 as applicable1 of covered individual who received care under the pilot program4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the effects of the pilot program on quality of care1 including-- 7i7 on maternal and fetal outcomes2 and 7ii7 on the number of pre-term births1 low-weight births1 and rates of caesarean section1 and such other data points as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7,e7 ,an assessment of patient satisfaction of covered individuals who received care through the pilot program4 7,f7 ,an assessment of access to maternity and labor and delivery care for covered individuals1 including average wait time for an initial appointment and average travel time to the provider4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program4 7,h7 ,recommendations for adjustments to the pilot program4 7,i7 ,the estimated cost savings as a result of improved maternal and fetal health outcomes due to the pilot program4 7,j7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense's recommendations relating to changes to the pilot program1 an extension of the pilot program1 and whether the pilot program should be expanded made permanent4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms covered individual means a member serving in the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force1 or a dependent of such a member4 7#b7 ,the term covered midwife means a certified professional midwife or certified midwife who meets-- 7,a7 the international definition of a midwife1 and global standards for midwifery education1 established by the ,international ,confederation of ,midwives1 and 7,b7 any professional credentialing requirement required to practice midwifery under applicable ,state law4 7#c7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given such term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjg4 ,pilot program to treat pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence a five-year pilot program under which-- 7#a7 the ,secretary shall treat pregnancy as a qualifying event under section #ajii7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select by an eligible beneficiary2 and 7#b7 a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force on active duty may enroll in ,,tricare ,select under paragraph 7#a7 for a period that ends not later than #ahj days after the end of pregnancy4 7b7 ,initial briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the status of the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the ,secretary commences the pilot program under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter for the next four years1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the pilot program4 ,each such report shall include the number of covered enrollment changes1 disaggregated by-- 7#a7 month1 beginning with ,january #bjbf2 and 7#b7 whether the eligible beneficiary made such covered enrollment change-- 7,a7 because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the covered ,armed ,forces on active duty who may enroll in ,,tricare ,select under the pilot program2 7,b7 because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the covered ,armed ,forces who separated from active duty2 7,c7 because the eligible beneficiary is a member of the covered ,armed ,forces who returned to active duty2 7,d7 because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent of a member of the covered ,armed ,forces who separated from active duty2 7,e7 because the eligible beneficiary is a dependent of a member of the covered ,armed ,forces who returned to active duty2 or 7,f7 based on the treatment1 under the pilot program1 of pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in ,,tricare ,select4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term covered enrollment change means a change to a previous election by an eligible beneficiary under subsection 7b77#a7 of section #ajii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to enroll in a health care plan designated under subsection 7c7 of such section4 7#c7 ,the term eligible beneficiary means an individual-- 7,a7 eligible to enroll in ,,tricare ,select under section #ajge7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 by reason of being a member or former member of the covered ,armed ,forces1 or a dependent of such a member or former member2 or 7,b7 a member of the covered ,armed ,forces on active duty4 7#d7 ,the terms ,,tricare program and ,,tricare ,select have the meanings given such terms in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gjh4 ,pilot program to assist certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating to cancer 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program under which a covered individual may obtain supplemental insurance for noncovered expenses under a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan described in subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with not more than two companies to each offer one or more fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plans that-- 7,a7 meet the requirements for a supplemental insurance plan under section #aii4b of title #cb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and the exception in section #aii4h7;b77#d7 of such title1 as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 are provided under a separate policy1 certificate1 or contract2 7,c7 provide no coordination with any other health benefit plan2 and 7,d7 are designed to help participants pay noncovered expenses4 7#b7 ,duration ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for a period of at least three years4 7#c7 ,requirements ,in entering an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 with a company1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may not select the company unless the company is licensed in each ,state2 7,b7 shall award the contract based on the expertise of the company2 7,c7 shall negotiate the terms and conditions of the fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the contract1 including with respect to the ability of the company to communicate with individuals not enrolled in the plan and whether such communication may include information on other insurance products2 7,d7 shall negotiate the cost of coverage with the company that will cover the participants who elect to enroll in such plan2 7,e7 shall provide a method for verification of the eligibility of applicants and procedures for determination of eligibility2 and 7,f7 shall provide a method for payroll deduction of premiums4 7#d7 ,provision of information ,the ,secretary shall provide information to covered individuals regarding the pilot program under subsection 7a7 by making available on the online portal of the ,,tricare program the following information3 7,a7 ,a notice of availability of a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,a description of how to enroll in such plan4 7,c7 ,a description and explanation of the benefits provided under such plan4 7,d7 ,a description of the costs to the individual through premiums and remittances to a company providing such plan4 7c7 ,election ,to enroll ,a covered individual may elect to enroll in a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,limitations on authorization of appropriations ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf or any fiscal year thereafter to carry out the pilot program may be used to subsidize the cost of a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,treatment of companies ,for purposes of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 companies selected to carry out the activities in subsection 7b7 shall not be considered contractors of the ,federal ,government4 7f7 ,preemption ,the provisions of this section shall supersede the laws of any ,state except with respect to ,state laws relating to licensing of an insurance company or plan solvency of such a company4 7g7 ,report ,not later than three years after the date on which the pilot program under subsection 7a7 commences1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding such pilot program1 including the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the insurance products provided through a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the number of covered individuals who enrolled in such a plan4 7#c7 ,feedback and examples of use cases by such individuals4 7#d7 ,a determination by the ,secretary with respect to whether such pilot program should be made permanent4 7h7 ,sunset ,unless the ,secretary makes a determination under subsection 7g77#d7 to make the pilot program under subsection 7a7 permanent1 the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the day that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means the following3 7,a7 ,a member of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7,b7 ,a dependent 7as defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 of such a member who is enrolled in the ,,tricare program4 7#b7 ,the term noncovered expense means1 with respect to a covered individual1 any expenses relating to the screening for and diagnosis and treatment of cancer that are not otherwise covered by the health care benefits the individuals receives under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,state has the meaning given such term in section #ija of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gji4 ,medical testing and related services for firefighters of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,provision of services ,during the annual periodic health assessment of each firefighter of the ,department of ,defense1 or at such other intervals as may be indicated in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide to the firefighter 7at no cost to the firefighter7 appropriate medical testing and related services to detect1 document the presence or absence of1 and prevent1 certain cancers4 ,such services shall meet1 at a minimum1 the following criteria3 7#a7 ,breast cancer ,with respect to the breast cancer screening1 if the firefighter is a female firefighter-- 7,a7 such services shall include the provision of a mammogram to the firefighter-- 7i7 on at least a biannual basis if the firefighter is #dj years old to #di years old 7inclusive72 7ii7 on at least an annual basis if the firefighter is at least #ej years old2 and 7iii7 as clinically indicated 7without regard to age72 and 7,b7 in connection with such provision1 a licensed radiologist shall review the most recent mammogram provided to the firefighter1 as compared to prior mammograms so provided1 and provide to the firefighter the results of such review4 7#b7 ,colon cancer ,with respect to colon cancer screening-- 7,a7 if the firefighter is at least #dj years old1 and as otherwise clinically indicated1 such services shall include the communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of stool-based blood testing2 7,b7 if the firefighter is at least #de years old1 and as clinically indicated 7without regard to age71 such services shall include the provision1 at regular intervals1 of visual examinations 7such as a colonoscopy1 ,,ct colonoscopy1 or flexible sigmoidoscopy7 or stool-based blood testing2 and 7,c7 in connection with such provision1 a licensed physician shall review and provide to the firefighter the results of such examination or testing1 as the case may be4 7#c7 ,prostate cancer ,with respect to prostate cancer screening1 if the firefighter is a male firefighter1 the communication to the firefighter of the risks and benefits of prostate cancer screenings and the provision to the firefighter of a prostate-specific antigen test-- 7,a7 on an annual basis1 if the firefighter is at least #ej years old2 7,b7 on an annual basis1 if the firefighter is at least #dj years old and is a high-risk individual2 and 7,c7 as clinically indicated 7without regard to age74 7#d7 ,other cancers ,such services shall include routine screenings for any other cancer the risk or occurrence of which the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention has identified as higher among firefighters than among the general public1 the provision of which shall be carried out during the annual periodic health assessment of the firefighter4 7b7 ,optional nature ,a firefighter of the ,department of ,defense may opt out of the receipt of a medical testing or related service provided under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,use of consensus technical standards ,in providing medical testing and related services under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall use consensus technical standards in accordance with section #ab7;d7 of the ,national ,technology ,transfer and ,advancement ,act of #aiie 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgb note74 7d7 ,documentation 7#a7 ,in general ,in providing medical testing and related services under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall document the acceptance rates of such tests offered and the rates of such tests performed2 7,b7 shall document tests results1 to identify trends in the rates of cancer occurrences among firefighters2 and 7,c7 may collect and maintain additional information from the recipients of such tests and other services1 to allow for appropriate scientific analysis4 7#b7 ,privacy ,in analyzing any information of an individual documented1 collected1 or maintained under paragraph 7#a71 in addition to complying with other applicable privacy laws1 the ,secretary shall ensure the name1 and any other personally identifiable information1 of the individual is removed from such information prior to the analysis4 7#c7 ,sharing with ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention ,the ,secretary may share data from any tests performed under subsection 7a7 with the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 as appropriate1 to increase the knowledge and understanding of cancer occurrences among firefighters4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term firefighter has the meaning given that term in section #gjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #adda2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgdm note74 7#b7 ,the term high-risk individual means an individual who-- 7,a7 is ,african ,american2 7,b7 has at least one first-degree relative who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer at an early age2 or 7,c7 is otherwise determined by the ,secretary to be high risk with respect to prostate cancer4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gba4 ,military-civilian medical surge program 7a7 ,establishment ,section #ajif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by adding at the end the following3 2 medical surge program2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,medical surge program 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program of record known as the ,military-,civilian ,medical ,surge ,program to-- 7,a7 support locations that the ,secretary selects under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 enhance the interoperability and medical surge capability and capacity of the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system in response to a declaration or other action described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,national ,center for ,disaster ,medicine and ,public ,health at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences 7or such successor center71 shall oversee the operation1 staffing1 and deployment of the ,program4 7,b7 ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall maintain requirements for staffing1 specialized training1 research1 and education1 regarding patient regulation1 movement1 definitive care1 and other matters the ,secretary determines critical to sustaining the health of members of the armed forces4 7#c7 7,a7 ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish partnerships at locations selected under subparagraph 7,b7 with public1 private1 and nonprofit health care organizations1 health care institutions1 health care entities1 academic medical centers of institutions of higher education1 and hospitals that the ,secretary determines-- 7i7 are critical in mobilizing a civilian medical response in support of a wartime contingency or other catastrophic event in the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 have demonstrated technical proficiency in critical national security domains1 including high-consequence infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness1 and matters relating to defense1 containment1 management1 care1 and transportation4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall select not fewer than eight locations that are operationally relevant to the missions of the ,department of ,defense under the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system and are aeromedical or other transport hubs or logistics centers in the ,united ,states for partnerships under subparagraph 7,a74 ,the ,secretary may select more than eight locations1 including locations outside of the continental ,united ,states1 if the ,secretary determines such additional locations cover areas of strategic and operational relevance to the ,defense ,department4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the partnerships under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 allow for civilian medical personnel to quickly and effectively mobilize direct support to military medical treatment facilities and provide support to other requirements of the military health system pursuant to the following3 7,a7 ,a declaration of a national emergency under the ,national ,emergencies ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq474 7,b7 ,a public health emergency declared under section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d74 7,c7 ,a declaration of war by ,congress4 7,d7 ,the ,president's exercise of executive powers under the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq474 7,e7 ,any other emergency or major disaster as declared by the ,president4 7#e7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out the ,program in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency4 7,b7 ,each official specified in subparagraph 7,a7 shall prescribe regulations necessary to carry out the ,program4 7,c7 ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the officials specified in subparagraph 7,a7 shall jointly issue an interagency operations plan for the ,program4 7,d7 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary of ,defense to control1 direct1 limit1 or otherwise affect the authorities of the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency with respect to medical preparedness and response1 staffing levels1 or resource allocation4 7#f7 ,beginning ,july #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the status1 readiness1 and operational capabilities of the ,program4 ,each report shall include an assessment of personnel readiness1 resource availability1 interagency coordination efforts1 and recommendations for continued improvements to the ,program4 7#g7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7i7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7ii7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the term institution of higher education means a four-year institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7774 7,c7 ,the term ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system means the system established under section #bhab of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;hh-#aa74 7,d7 ,the term ,program means the ,military-,civilian ,medical ,surge ,program established under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by section #adje1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,defense #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf to carry out subsection 7e7 of section #ajig of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #gbb4 ,reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents ,section #ajgd;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,in any case and inserting ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 in any case2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking the heading and inserting ,special rules for certain members and dependents4--2 7,b7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense and inserting 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,with respect to members of the armed forces on active duty and their dependents1 the ,secretary shall administer subsection 7a7 by substituting #ej miles for #ajj miles4 4 #gbc4 ,payment adjustments for outpatient services for certain children's hospitals 7a7 ,requirement ,section #ajgi7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 7,a7 ,in addition to amounts paid under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall pay an annual payment adjustment to a children's hospital for outpatient services if the ,secretary determines that1 with respect to the year covered by the payment adjustment1 the hospital meets one or more of the following criteria3 7i7 #aj percent or more of the revenue of the hospital comes from services provided to covered individuals under the ,,tricare program4 7ii7 ,the hospital received not fewer than #aj1jjj visits by covered individuals that were paid under paragraph 7#b74 7iii7 ,the hospital has been determined by the ,secretary to be essential for operations of the ,,tricare program4 7,b7 ,the amount of the annual payment adjustment paid to a children's hospital under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be the amount that is #cj percent of payments made under the ,outpatient ,prospective ,payment ,system 7or successor system7 to the children's hospital under paragraph 7#b7 during the year covered by the annual payment adjustment for outpatient services provided to covered individuals4 7,c7 ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,the term children's hospital means a provider of services provided under a plan covered by this section that is a children's hospital4 7ii7 ,the term covered individual means a member of the armed forces serving on active duty or a dependent of such a member4 4 7b7 ,methodology and regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 develop a payment methodology to determine the amounts required to be paid under paragraph 7#d7 of section #ajgi7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 prescribe joint regulations to carry out such payments that are separate from the regulations concerning outpatient prospective payments pursuant to paragraph 7#b7 of such section4 #gbd4 ,verification of licensure of health-care professionals of the military departments ,subsection 7b7 of section #ajid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each individual who provides health care independently as a health-care professional at a health care facility of the ,department of ,defense meets the requirement of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish a centralized credential system that allows the commanding officer of a health care facility of the ,department to verify the licensure of a health-care professional1 regardless of the location of the facility or the armed force in which the health-care professional serves4 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that not less than #ij percent of such verifications are completed within seven days of the date on which the commanding officer requests such verification if the request does not relate to a health-care professional with an adverse record4 4 #gbe4 ,expansion of health care license portability for members of the ,national ,guard performing training or duty ,section #ajid7;d77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking under section #ejb7;f7 of title #cb in response to an actual or potential disaster and inserting under title #cb4 #gbf4 ,licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner countries ,section #ajid7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 or the official agency of the government of a partner country2 and2 and 7#b7 by inserting at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the term partner country means any of the following3 7,a7 ,australia4 7,b7 ,canada4 7,c7 ,new ,zealand4 7,d7 ,united ,kingdom4 7,e7 ,any other country designated as a partner country by the ,secretary of ,defense for the purposes of this section4 4 #gbg4 ,modification of limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strength ,section #gda of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bcie2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #abi;c note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking five-year period both places it appears and inserting #aj-year period2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and inserting ,during each of #bjbd and #bjbi12 and 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 by striking three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 both places it appears and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj14 #gbh4 ,prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided by subsection 7b7 or 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not conduct1 or support the conduct of1 painful research on a domestic cat 7,felis catus7 or a domestic dog 7,canis familiaris74 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to any physical exam1 training program1 or study relating to service animals or military animals4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition in subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary makes the waiver1 submits to the congressional defense committees a detailed justification for the waiver1 including-- 7,a7 an identification of the ,department of ,defense account from which funds would be obligated or expended to conduct1 or support the conduct of1 the proposed research covered by the waiver2 7,b7 an identification of the amount of such funds2 7,c7 an identification of the intended purpose of such funds2 7,d7 an identification of the recipient or prospective recipient of such funds 7including any nongovernmental recipient1 as applicable72 7,e7 an explanation for how the waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,f7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military animal has the meaning given the term in section #behc7;i77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term painful research includes any research1 biomedical training1 experimentation1 or biological testing1 classified in pain category ,d or ,e by the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,the term service animal has the meaning given the term in section #cg4c of title #di1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or such successor regulation4 #gbi4 ,pilot program to test standalone technology to improve efficiencies in supply-chain management1 medical readiness1 and medical processes 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall carry out a pilot program to test and evaluate existing standalone technologies to assess whether such technologies accomplish the following3 7#a7 ,improving efficiencies in medical supply-chain management and in military medical readiness4 7#b7 ,streamlining medical processes4 7#c7 ,improving recordation accuracy4 7#d7 ,reducing rates of needlestick injury4 7#e7 ,enhancing retention rates of military health care providers4 7b7 ,duration ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program for a five-year period4 #gcj4 ,availability of sexual assault nurse examiner services at military medical treatment facilities 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each military medical treatment facility maintains1 at all times1 the continuous availability of at least one qualified sexual assault nurse examiner to provide forensic medical examinations and related care to sexual assault survivors4 7b7 ,use of contracts to meet requirement ,the ,secretary may satisfy the requirement in subsection 7a7 with respect to a military medical treatment facility if the ,secretary enters into a contract or other agreement with a private provider under which the provider ensures the continuous availability of a qualified sexual assault nurse examiner to provide services at that facility4 ,in entering into such a contract or other agreement1 the ,secretary shall ensure the following3 7#a7 ,a qualified sexual assault nurse examiner is on call #bd hours per day and will arrive at the facility not later than two hours after being called4 7#b7 ,the qualified sexual assault nurse examiners are located-- 7,a7 not more than #be miles by road from the facility2 or 7,b7 within a #cj-minute emergency response travel time under normal conditions from the facility4 7#c7 ,the qualified sexual assault nurse examiners meet or exceed all credentialing1 training1 and certification standards that the ,secretary would otherwise apply to a sexual assault nurse examiner employed directly by the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,information ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 issue updated policy guidance of the ,department implementing the requirements of subsections 7a7 and 7b71 including standard language for contracts or other agreements under subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report detailing-- 7,a7 the status of sexual assault nurse examiner staffing at each military medical treatment facility2 7,b7 any contracts or other agreements entered into under subsection 7b71 including the names and locations of providers2 7,c7 the average response times for sexual assault nurse examiners and any gaps in coverage experienced during the one-year period preceding the report2 and 7,d7 plans to address any identified shortfalls in service availability4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military medical treatment facility has the meaning given that term in section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term sexual assault nurse examiner means a registered nurse who has received specialized training and certification in the forensic examination of sexual assault survivors and the collection of forensic evidence1 in accordance with standards established by the ,international ,association of ,forensic ,nurses or an equivalent certifying body4 #gca4 ,uniform protocols on screening for unwanted sexual behavior 7a7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall develop comprehensive written guidance establishing uniform protocols for providing a screening for unwanted sexual behavior to patients at military medical treatment facilities4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,director issues the guidance under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the extent to which each military medical treatment facility has implemented the guidance4 7#b7 ,aggregate1 de-identified data on screening rates1 positive-screen rates1 and referral follow-through4 7#c7 ,any planned revisions to the guidance4 7c7 ,screening for unwanted sexual behavior defined ,in this section1 the term screening for unwanted sexual behavior means the use of standardized1 evidence-based questions or instruments to detect whether an individual has been subject to any sexual contact or interaction to which the individual did not or could not freely consent1 including harassment1 coercion1 assault1 or abuse4 #gcb4 ,access to sexual assault forensic examinations for civilian employees and contractors ,section #agbe7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7or other individual covered under paragraph 7#c77 after patient of the facility2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7or other such individual's need7 after patient's need2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,access to ,sexual ,assault ,forensic ,examiners ,in addition to furnishing sexual assault forensic examinations to patients of military medical treatment facilities1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that civilian employees and contractors of the ,department of ,defense are furnished sexual assault forensic examinations at military medical treatment facilities 7including such facilities located outside the ,united ,states7 following an allegation of sexual assault1 regardless of whether the employee or contractor is otherwise eligible for health care under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #gcc4 ,mandatory training on health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to each health care provider of the ,department of ,defense mandatory training regarding the potential health effects of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,c ,studies1 ,briefings1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #gda4 ,military medical cooperation arrangements among ,five ,eyes countries ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ach of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bcejt4 ,military medical cooperation arrangements among ,five ,eyes countries 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into a bilateral or multilateral memorandum of understanding or other formal agreement with one or more governments of the ,five ,eyes countries to support military medical cooperation or improve operational medical interoperability4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,five ,eyes countries means the following3 7,a7 ,australia4 7,b7 ,canada4 7,c7 ,new ,zealand4 7,d7 ,the ,united ,kingdom4 7#b7 ,the term military medical cooperation means any of the following3 7,a7 ,information exchange4 7,b7 ,medical interoperability1 including credentialing of health care personnel4 7,c7 ,medical education1 training1 exercises1 and evaluation4 7,d7 ,medical research1 development1 trials1 and evaluation4 7,e7 ,biodefense1 including with respect to prevention1 preparation1 response1 and investigation4 7,f7 ,medical logistics1 including the recognition of ,med,c,m1 drugs and medical equipment4 7,g7 ,patient movement4 7,h7 ,any other areas for cooperation designated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term military medicine means any of the following3 7,a7 ,combat casualty care including trauma1 7,b7 ,military infectious disease4 7,c7 ,chemical1 biological1 radiological1 and nuclear medical support4 7,d7 ,deployed health care delivery4 7,e7 ,public health1 health readiness1 and force health protection4 7,f7 ,mental health4 7,g7 ,humanitarian response4 7,h7 ,anomalous health incidents4 7,i7 ,mass casualty management4 7,j7 ,any other areas of military medicine designated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 4 #gdb4 ,strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries through digital health technologies ,section #gce of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,digital health technologies 7#a7 ,working group ,as part of the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall establish a working group to develop a strategy for treating traumatic brain injuries through digital health technologies4 7#b7 ,membership ,the working group shall be composed of members of the ,armed ,forces1 civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 and individuals not employed by the ,federal ,government1 who have expertise in traumatic brain injury clinical care1 biomedical informatics1 engineering1 or implementation science4 7#c7 ,elements ,the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,identification of capability gaps in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries that could be addressed through artificial intelligence and digital health technologies4 7,b7 ,an analysis of existing research1 development1 and acquisition efforts leveraging artificial intelligence-based capabilities and digital health technologies1 including any applicable commercial off-the-shelf solutions being used by the ,secretary to support the treatment of traumatic brain injuries4 7,c7 ,recommendations with respect to advances required to-- 7i7 address gaps identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 significantly improve the treatment of traumatic brain injuries using artificial intelligence and digital health technologies4 7,d7 ,a recommended investment plan to advance technology and knowledge readiness levels to field digital health technologies to treat traumatic brain injuries4 7#d7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the strategy developed under paragraph 7#a74 4 #gdc4 ,report on traumatic brain injuries among certain pilots serving on active duty 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 that contains a study determining whether1 and to what extent1 members of the ,armed ,forces serving on active duty as pilots suffer from traumatic brain injury resulting from the cumulative effects of high-speed maneuvers1 catapult launches1 and other repetitive actions potentially harmful to brain health as a result of such service4 7b7 ,matters included ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the results of the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a summary of existing policies and procedures of the ,department of ,defense1 as of the date of the report1 for identifying1 documenting1 and treating mild1 moderate1 and severe traumatic brain injury among pilots4 7#c7 ,a strategy to better identify1 document1 and treat mild1 moderate1 and severe traumatic brain injury among pilots4 7#d7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary with respect to potential regulatory and legislative actions to address challenges in identifying1 documenting1 and treating mild1 moderate1 and severe traumatic brain injury among pilots4 #gdd4 ,study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel 7a7 ,study required ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 in coordination with the ,directors of the ,national ,institutes of ,health and the ,national ,cancer ,institute1 shall conduct a study among covered individuals in two phases as provided by this section4 7b7 ,initial phase of study 7#a7 ,goal of initial phase ,under the initial phase of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall determine1 for each cancer specified in paragraph 7#b71 whether there is an increased prevalence of1 or increased rate of mortality caused by1 such cancer for covered individuals as compared to similarly aged individuals in the general population 7or1 in the case of the cancer specified in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 for female covered individuals as compared to similarly aged women in the general population74 7#b7 ,cancers specified ,the cancers specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,brain cancer4 7,b7 ,breast cancer4 7,c7 ,colon and rectal cancer4 7,d7 ,kidney cancer4 7,e7 ,lung cancer4 7,f7 ,melanoma4 7,g7 ,non-,hodgkin's lymphoma4 7,h7 ,ovarian cancer4 7,i7 ,pancreatic cancer4 7,j7 ,prostate cancer4 7,k7 ,testicular cancer4 7,l7 ,urinary bladder cancer4 7#c7 ,report on initial phase ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the phase of the study under this subsection4 7c7 ,second phase of study 7#a7 ,goal of second phase ,if1 pursuant to the phase of the study under subsection 7b71 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency determines there is an increased prevalence of1 or increased mortality rate caused by1 any cancer specified in subsection 7b77#b7 among covered individuals 7or1 with respect to the cancer specified in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 among female covered individuals71 the ,director shall conduct a second phase of the study to-- 7,a7 identify any carcinogenic toxin or other hazardous material associated with the operation of military rotary-wing aircraft1 such as fumes1 fuels1 or other liquids2 7,b7 identify any operating environment1 including frequencies or electromagnetic fields1 in which covered individuals may have received excess exposure to non-ionizing radiation in the course of such operation1 including non-ionizing radiation associated with airborne1 ground1 or shipboard radars2 and 7,c7 identify potential exposures as a result of military service by covered individuals to carcinogenic toxins or other hazardous materials not associated with the operation of military rotary-wing aircraft 7such as exposure to burn pits1 toxins in contaminated water1 or toxins embedded in soils71 including by determining-- 7i7 the locations of such service2 and 7ii7 any duties of covered individuals unrelated to such operation and associated with an increased prevalence of1 or increased mortality rate caused by1 cancer4 7#b7 ,report on second phase ,if the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency conducts the phase of the study under this subsection1 not later than one year after the date on which the ,director submits the report under subsection 7b77#c71 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of such phase4 7#c7 ,data format ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall format any data resulting from the phase of the study under this subsection consistent with the formatting of data under the ,surveillance1 ,epidemiology1 and ,end ,results program1 including by disaggregating such data by race1 gender1 and age4 7d7 ,sources of data ,in conducting the study under this section1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall use data from-- 7#a7 the database of the ,surveillance1 ,epidemiology1 and ,end ,results program2 7#b7 the study conducted under section #gej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cgaf72 and 7#c7 any other study previously conducted by the ,secretary of a military department that the ,director determines relevant for purposes of this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,the term covered individual means any individual who-- 7,a7 served in a covered ,armed ,force on or after ,february #bh1 #aifa1 as an aircrew member of a rotary-wing aircraft 7including as a pilot or aviation support personnel71 without regard to the status1 position1 rank1 or grade of the individual within such crew2 and 7,b7 receives health care benefits under chapter #ee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term ,surveillance1 ,epidemiology1 and ,end ,results program means the program of the ,national ,cancer ,institute referred to in section #cii;,b7d77#a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhj;e7d77#a771 or any successor program4 #gde4 ,study on effects of service in the special operations forces to health of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,study ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a five-year longitudinal study on the evaluation and treatment of traumatic brain injuries and other injuries to provide analyses1 findings1 and recommendations with respect to extending the health span of members of special operations forces4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of various exposure factors1 including environmental1 injury1 and disease1 to identify and quantify the relationship of such exposure to long-term health4 7#b7 ,an identification of sensitive and rapid biomarkers related to injury and outcomes at the acute1 subacute1 and chronic level that translate to practical injury mitigation4 7#c7 ,the characterizing and analysis of the factors associated with mitigating initial injury1 enhancing force resilience1 and optimizing long-term outcomes4 7#d7 ,an identification of the critical pre-service and post-service related issues that affect long-term health span4 7#e7 ,an identification of the factors associated with early aging at the patient facing and cellular level to identify targets for potential therapeutics and interventions4 7#f7 ,any other elements as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,progress reports ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary commences the study under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter during the duration of the study1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a progress report of activities conducted under the study during the period covered by the report4 7d7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary completes the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report containing the findings of the study and recommendations based on the study1 including information regarding-- 7#a7 identification of health trajectories associated with a career serving as a member of the special operations forces2 7#b7 modifiable and nonmodifiable factors1 including biomarkers1 disease processes1 and social determinants of health1 associated with life-span trajectories and an increase in force readiness2 7#c7 any recommendations to alter health trajectories and improve force resilience and long-term health span in active and retired members of the special operations forces2 and 7#d7 processes to integrate factors that affect the health of an individual before serving in the special operations forces1 including with respect to the exposure history and health trajectory of the individual1 into simple scores that can be use to improve the care of active and retired members of the special operations forces4 7e7 ,special operations forces defined ,in this section1 the term special operations forces means the forces described in section #afg7;j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gdf4 ,pilot program on use of fish skin regeneration products in treating burn and blast injuries 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a pilot program to-- 7#a7 evaluate the efficacy of fish skin regeneration products in treating burn and blast injuries of members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7#b7 with respect to such products1 assess the clinical outcomes1 cost-effectiveness1 and potential benefits for long-term recovery and military readiness4 7b7 ,location ,if the ,secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program at the ,walter ,reed ,national ,military ,medical ,center4 7c7 ,duration ,if the ,secretary carries out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program for three years4 7d7 ,reports ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,secretary commences the pilot program under subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter during the life of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the pilot program4 #gdg4 ,pilot program on remote blood pressure monitoring for certain pregnant and post-partum ,,tricare beneficiaries 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall establish a pilot program on blood pressure monitoring for at-risk pregnant and postpartum ,,tricare beneficiaries in order to increase the rate of early detection of hypertensive disorder related to pregnancy and postpartum4 7#b7 ,model ,the ,secretary may model the pilot program on a pilot program for blood pressure self-monitoring of the ,healthy ,start ,program operated by the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7b7 ,sites ,the ,secretary shall select sites for the pilot program in accordance with the following3 7#a7 ,the pilot program shall operate at not fewer than two military medical treatment facilities of each of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 and ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,sites shall be geographically diverse1 including locations in rural and urban areas4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall give priority to a military medical treatment facility that has a large number of obstetric patients or a history of maternal health programs4 7c7 ,participants 7#a7 ,eligibility ,an eligible participant for the pilot program1 is an individual-- 7,a7 who is enrolled in ,,tricare2 7,b7 who is pregnant or postpartum2 7,c7 who receives health care through a military medical treatment facility selected under subsection 7b72 and 7,d7 whom the ,secretary determines is at risk 7based on evidence and current medical standards and recommendations7 of a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy or negative health outcomes as a result of a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy4 7#b7 ,voluntary ,participation in the pilot program shall be voluntary4 7d7 ,equipment ,a participant in the pilot program shall receive-- 7#a7 a device approved by the ,food and ,drug ,administration for the digital monitoring of blood pressure1 validated by the ,food and ,drug ,administration for use during pregnancy1 capable of remote monitoring and data transmission1 has adjustable or alternative cuff sizes2 and 7#b7 educational materials and instructions on the use of such device from a health care provider of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,providers ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall use primary care and obstetric care providers of eligible participants1 to the extent practicable4 7f7 ,materials ,the ,secretary shall develop supporting materials for health care providers who facilitate the pilot program1 including the following3 7#a7 ,guidance on how to identify eligible participants for the pilot program4 7#b7 ,evidence-based educational materials regarding maternal health best practices for eligible participants4 7g7 ,term ,the pilot program shall terminate five years after the date on which the ,secretary establishes such pilot program4 7h7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report on the pilot program1 and publish such report on the website of the ,department of ,defense4 ,the report shall include the following elements1 disaggregated by the ,armed ,force1 sex1 age1 race1 and ethnicity of participants3 7#a7 ,the number of participants in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,the percentage of such participants who used the monitors as prescribed4 7#c7 ,a summary of barriers or challenges participants experienced using the monitors and if they resulted in underutilization4 7#d7 ,the percentage of participants who had blood pressure readings of concern4 7#e7 ,the percentage of participants described in paragraph 7#d7 who received medical attention based on such readings4 7#f7 ,a summary of provider and participant feedback1 including percentages of-- 7,a7 providers that found the program influenced patient care2 and 7,b7 participants who found the program was helpful in managing their own care4 7#g7 ,recommendations of the ,secretary whether the pilot program should be altered1 expanded1 or made permanent4 #gdh4 ,pilot program to help certain members of the ,armed ,forces stop smoking 7a7 ,authority ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may carry out a one-year pilot program to furnish1 to covered members1 the alternatives to smoking specified in subsection 7b7 in order-- 7#a7 to help such covered members stop smoking2 and 7#b7 to improve the health of such covered members4 7b7 ,alternatives to smoking ,the alternatives to smoking specified in this subsection are3 7#a7 ,counseling4 7#b7 ,nicotine gum4 7#c7 ,nicotine patches4 7#d7 ,electric nicotine delivery systems4 7c7 ,participation ,if the ,secretary carries out such a pilot program1 the pilot program shall operate-- 7#a7 in not less than one covered ,armed ,force2 and 7#b7 at not less than one military installation at which covered members serve in numbers that exceed the national average for each of the following3 7,a7 ,smoking cigarettes or other combustible tobacco products4 7,b7 ,population of ,black ,americans4 7,c7 ,population of ,asian and ,pacific ,islander ,americans4 7,d7 ,population of ,hispanic ,americans4 7,e7 ,population of ,appalachian ,americans4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the termination of such a pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 a report regarding the results of the pilot program4 ,elements of such report shall include the determination of the ,secretary regarding-- 7#a7 whether the pilot program helped covered members stop smoking2 7#b7 the alternatives specified in subsection 7b7 that are most effective in helping covered members to stop smoking2 7#c7 gaps in health care services available to covered members who belong to the populations described in subsection 7c77#b72 and 7#d7 the recommendation of the ,secretary whether to expand1 extend1 or make permanent the pilot program4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7#b7 ,the term covered member means a member of a covered ,armed ,force-- 7,a7 serving on active duty2 and 7,b7 who smokes at least one cigarette 7or other combustible tobacco product7 per week4 #gdi4 ,pilot program on secure1 mobile personal health record for members of the ,armed ,forces participating in the ,transition ,assistance ,program 7a7 ,pilot program ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence carrying out a pilot program under which members of the ,armed ,forces who are serving on active duty and receiving benefits or services under the ,transition ,assistance ,program are able to use a covered health record platform to collect their medical records before separating from active duty4 7b7 ,selection of armed forces ,the ,secretary shall select not less than one ,armed ,force in which to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,contract authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall seek to enter into a contract using competitive procedures with an appropriate entity1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the provision of the covered health record platform under the pilot program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,notice of competition ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue a request for proposals for the contract described in paragraph 7#a74 ,such request shall be full and open to any contractor that has an existing covered health record platform4 7#c7 ,selection ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall award a contract to an appropriate entity pursuant to the request for proposals under paragraph 7#b7 if at least one acceptable offer from such an entity is submitted4 7d7 ,duration of pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 for a period of not less than one year4 7#b7 ,termination or extension of program ,at the end of the one-year period specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 terminate the pilot program under subsection 7a72 7,b7 continue the pilot program2 7,c7 expand the pilot program2 or 7,d7 implement the use of a covered health record platform in the ,transition ,assistance ,program throughout the ,armed ,forces4 7e7 ,prohibition on new appropriations ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the requirements of this section4 ,such requirements shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered health record platform means a secure personal health record platform that meets the following requirements3 7,a7 ,has web-based and native mobile phone app capabilities4 7,b7 ,has the capability to store and share records with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs or any other designated care provider4 7,c7 ,has the capability to store records in the cloud4 7,d7 ,does not have a requirement for integration to receive or share records4 7,e7 ,has the capability to instantly share data based on a combination of access key and personal identifier4 7,f7 ,has the capability to provide secure data storage and records transfer upon separation of a member of the ,armed ,forces from active duty4 7,g7 ,does not require a business associate agreement with any parties4 7,h7 ,has secure data isolation with access controls4 7,i7 ,has1 at a minimum1 data security that would require separate encryption for each document1 relying on ,,aes#bef or better algorithm with keys encryption using ,,rsa#bjdh or better algorithm1 or any successor similar algorithm4 7#b7 ,the term ,transition ,assistance ,program means the program of the ,department of ,defense for preparation counseling1 employment assistance1 and other transitional services provided under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gej4 ,report on transitioning of mail-order pharmacy program of ,,tricare program to an in-house mail order service 7a7 ,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 feasibility and advisability of transitioning the contractor-operated mail-order pharmacy program of the ,,tricare program to a service provided directly by the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of the following with respect to the transition described in such subsection3 7#a7 ,costs1 including administrative costs1 dispensing fees1 and administrative overhead4 7#b7 ,structure and staffing4 7#c7 ,the effect on beneficiaries under the ,,tricare program1 including regarding delivery times and quality4 7#d7 ,the feasibility and advisability of combining the mail-order pharmacy functions under the ,,tricare program with the mail-order pharmacy functions of the ,veterans ,health ,administration of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7c7 ,,tricare program defined ,in this section1 the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gea4 ,strategic plan to address mental health of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,plan ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with each ,secretary of a military department and the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall develop a strategic plan to address suicide by members of the ,armed ,forces and the mental health services provided to members4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,developing and enforcing uniform protocols with respect to-- 7,a7 the regulations prescribed for the self-initiated referral process under section #ajij;b7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for members of the ,armed ,forces seeking mental health evaluations2 7,b7 the provision of information1 including through workplace posters1 flyers1 and advertisements1 to ensure members are aware of such referral process4 7#b7 ,standardized mental health training for members of the ,armed ,forces1 including-- 7,a7 specialized training for commanders1 senior enlisted leaders1 and medical personnel on identifying and addressing mental health concerns2 7,b7 the development of a certification process based on completion of training with documented proof of compliance2 7,c7 how to respond when a member initiates the referral process under section #ajij;b7e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 how to recognize signs indicating mental health distress4 ,,viii ,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,a ,acquisition ,policy and ,management #hja4 ,multiyear procurement authority for covered weapon systems 7a7 ,authority for multiyear procurement ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,defense shall enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of a covered weapon system if-- 7#a7 a decision has been made to move such covered weapon system to full-rate production2 and 7#b7 such covered weapon system is projected to maintain full-rate production for a period of five or more consecutive years after entering into such a contract4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirements of subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that the projected threat environment in which the covered weapon system is to be fielded has changed in a manner such that the procurement of such system is no longer necessary4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section and the requirements of this section shall apply with respect to a multiyear contract for the procurement of a covered weapon system entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,covered weapon system defined ,in this section1 the term covered weapon system means a major weapon system 7as defined in section #cdee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7-- 7#a7 for which the budget justification documents submitted by the ,secretary in accordance with section #dbje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 state that the planned procurement schedule1 conducted at the most effective production rate 7as defined in such section71 will require #cf months or more to obtain the total quantity of units to be procured until procurement is complete2 and 7#b7 that is estimated by the ,secretary of ,defense to require an eventual total expenditure for procurement1 including all planned increments or spirals1 of more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbe constant dollars74 #hjb4 ,elimination of late cost and pricing data submission defense ,section #cgjf7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 updates to cost or pricing data submitted by the prime contractor or subcontractor after the date of agreement on the price of the contract 7or price of the modification7 or1 if applicable and if consistent with subsection 7a77#b71 such other date agreed upon between the parties1 were based on data that was more than #cj days old4 4 #hjc4 ,reporting of price increases ,chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cgji4 ,reporting of increases above specified prices 7a7 ,in general ,an offeror shall be required to submit to the relevant contracting officer a report1 not later than #cj days after the offeror becomes aware that the price of a product or service under a covered contract reaches or exceeds an amount equal to-- 7#a7 #be percent more than the price specified in the covered contract bid2 7#b7 #be percent more than the price the ,government paid for such product or service during the calendar year immediately preceding the date on which the covered contract is entered into2 or 7#c7 #ej percent more than the price the ,government paid for such product or service at any time before the #e-year period preceding the date on which the covered contract is entered into4 7b7 ,noncompliance ,with respect to an offeror who fails to submit the report required under this section1 the ,director of the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency or the relevant service acquisition executive shall include in the ,federal ,awardee ,performance and ,integrity ,information ,system 7or any successor system7 the following information3 7#a7 ,an identification of such offeror and the specific product or service to which such report should relate4 7#b7 ,the ,national ,stock ,number of such product or service and the order quantity1 unit cost1 total cost1 purchasing or reimbursing entity1 and date of the order for such product or service4 7c7 ,covered contract defined ,in this section1 the term covered contract means a contract awarded using procedures other than competitive procedures under section #cbjd of this title or pursuant to section #f4cjb of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 4 #hjd4 ,assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #bha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #chfd4 ,assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that a contractor is not required to assume the risk of loss for work in process under a covered contract if1 due to classified nature of the performance of such contractor under such covered contract-- 7#a7 such contractor is unable to obtain insurance for such risk of loss from a commercial provider2 or 7#b7 a commercial provider is unable to process a claim of such contractor for loss of work in process under such covered contract4 7b7 ,limitations ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to a loss of work in process under a covered contract to the extent that such loss-- 7#a7 occurs outside the period of performance for such work in process under such covered contract2 or 7#b7 results from gross misconduct by the contractor4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to carry out this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term classified contract means a contract the performance of which requires a contractor performing under such contract1 or an employee of such contractor1 to have access to classified information4 7#b7 ,the term covered contract means a classified1 fixed-price type contract for the acquisition of a product entered into by the ,department of ,defense after the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,the term work in process1 with respect to a contract1 means a product to be delivered under such contract-- 7,a7 that is at any stage of production or manufacture2 and 7,b7 the delivery of which has not been accepted by the ,government4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement to carry out section #chfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #hje4 ,changes to reference documents 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cfa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dfjd4 ,changes to reference documents 7a7 ,in general ,each contract or other agreement for the acquisition of any good or service entered into by the ,department of ,defense shall include for each external document referred to in such contract or other agreement a notation that-- 7#a7 provides the version of such external document that is applicable to such contract or other agreement2 and 7#b7 indicates whether any changes have been made to such external document after the issuance of the solicitation pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was entered into4 7b7 ,unnotated documents ,if a contract or other agreement described in subsection 7a7 does not include the notation required under such subsection for an external document referred to in such contract or other agreement1 the version of the external document that shall apply with respect to such contract or other agreement is the version in effect at the time of the issuance of the solicitation pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was entered into4 7c7 ,external document defined ,in this section1 the term external document1 with respect to a contract or other agreement1 means a document to which such contract or other agreement refers that-- 7#a7 is external to such contract or other agreement2 and 7#b7 either-- 7,a7 contains or affects any material term of such contract or other agreement2 or 7,b7 otherwise modifies the performance required under such contract or other agreement4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hjf4 ,major system cost growth oversight 7a7 ,shorten ,nunn-,mc,curdy breach report timeline ,section #dcgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,when a unit cost report and inserting ,not later than #cj days after a unit cost report2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,when a unit cost report and inserting ,not later than #cj days after a unit cost report2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,time for submission of notification to ,congress ,in the case of a determination based on a quarterly report submitted in accordance with section #dcgb of this title or a report submitted in accordance with section #dcgc of this title1 the ,secretary shall submit the notification to ,congress within #cj days after the date on which the determination was made4 4 7b7 ,end item major subprogram designation ,section #dbjc7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a major defense acquisition program requires the delivery of two or more end items that are each estimated to require an eventual total expenditure for research1 development1 test1 evaluation1 operation1 and support of more than #ejj1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall designate each such end item as a major subprogram for the purposes of acquisition reporting under this subpart4 4 7c7 ,operations and support cost inclusion ,section #dbad7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting for the life cycle of such major defense acquisition program or designated major subprogram before the period at the end4 7d7 ,critical cost growth termination ,section #dcgf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary may not delegate the submission of a written certification under paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 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 consideration of termination plans that maximize value1 including-- 7,a7 immediate termination of the program with no further action2 7,b7 termination of the program after completion of the end items in production and for which funds have been obligated or expended under the program as of the date that is the last day of the applicable #fj-;day period described in subsection 7b77#a7 for the program2 7,c7 termination of the program after completion of the end items described in subparagraph 7,b7 for which the resale value exceeds the cost of completing such end items2 and 7,d7 any other course of action to maximize the value to the ,government of the funds that have been obligated or expended under the program as of the date that is the last day of the applicable #fj-;day period described in subsection 7b77#a7 for the program4 4 #hjg4 ,contested logistics exercise requirement ,section #hdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcda note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following new subsection3 7h7 ,contested logistics exercise requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,secretaries of the ,navy and the ,air ,force to incorporate the requirements of the ,program into the execution of the ,return of ,forces to the ,pacific exercise of the ,air ,force and the ,rim of the ,pacific exercise of the ,navy4 7#b7 ,execution ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an exercise described in such paragraph1 the ,secretary concerned shall1 in consultation with any covered nation participating in such exercise1 evaluate the following3 7,a7 ,operational scenarios that require greater collaboration amongst national militaries to support logistics requirements and which shall leverage contracting processes and operational contract support1 acquisitions and cross servicing agreements1 and prepositioned assets to assess how participating nations can maximize deterrence value and readiness of military forces4 7,b7 ,barriers that may prevent and opportunities to expand the joint sustainment of weapons systems by nations that commonly operate such weapon systems1 including-- 7i7 the use of agreements related to maintenance and the sharing of parts2 and 7ii7 how participating nations can expand tactical maintenance and supply interoperability4 7,c7 ,conducting maintenance of weapons systems in austere environments and the associated transportation requirements4 7,d7 ,existing policies1 statutes1 and technical requirements that prevent further integration of sustainment of weapon systems amongst participating nations4 7#c7 ,termination ,this subsection shall terminate on the date described in subsection 7g74 4 ,b ,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations #haa4 ,additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual actions 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,additional allowed profits ,section #ccgd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking certain reduced2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 the increased cost risk of the contractor with respect to any costs incurred prior to the award of the undefinitized contractual action when such costs-- 7,a7 would have been directly chargeable to the contract if incurred after the award of the contract2 and 7,b7 were incurred to meet an anticipated contract delivery schedule or anticipated contract price targets of the ,government under an acquisition strategy required under section #dbaa of this title2 and 7#d7 the increased cost risk of the contractor with respect to negotiations continuing for more than #ahj days beginning on the date on which the contractor submitted the qualifying proposal to definitize such undefinitized contractual action4 4 7#b7 ,contract financing progress payment increase ,section #chjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,adjustment to the rate of contract financing ,if an undefinitized contractual action has not been definitized within #ahj days after the contractor submitted a qualifying proposal to definitize such undefinitized contractual action1 the contracting officer shall increase the rate of any applicable payments under section #chja of this title on such undefinitized contractual action by #e percent without requiring any additional consideration from such contractor4 4 7b7 ,regulations ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to carry out sections #ccgd7;a7 and #chjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #hab4 ,modification to award amount for program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies ,section #cfjd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,maximum2 and 7#b7 by inserting shall be greater than or equal to #aj1jjj1jjj and before shall not exceed4 #hac4 ,other transaction authority reporting ,section #djba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,reporting requirements ,with respect to each use of the authority under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that such use-- 7#a7 is reported in the same manner as other similar expenditures of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 is included in the searchable website established under the ,federal ,funding ,accountability and ,transparency ,act of #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bhb2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #faja note74 4 #had4 ,amendment to procurement of services data analysis and requirements validation ,section #dejf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by repealing subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively4 #hae4 ,acquisition thresholds for certain materials 7a7 ,strategic materials ,section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,exception for small purchases 7#a7 ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to acquisitions in amounts not greater than #bej1jjj4 7#b7 ,a proposed acquisition of an item subject to subsection 7a7 in an amount greater than #bej1jjj may not be divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts in order to meet the exception under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,on ,october #a of each year that is evenly divisible by five1 the ,secretary of ,defense may adjust the dollar threshold in this subsection based on changes in the ,consumer ,price ,index4 ,any such adjustment shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary publishes notice of such adjustment in the ,federal ,register4 4 7b7 ,sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations ,section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #haf of this ,act1 is further amended by inserting after subsection 7f7 7as added by such section7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,exception for small purchases 7#a7 ,subsection 7a77#a7 does not apply to procurements in amounts not greater than #bej1jjj4 7#b7 ,a proposed procurement of a material or item subject to subsection 7a7 in an amount greater than #bej1jjj may not be divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts in order to meet the exception under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,on ,october #a of each year that is evenly divisible by five1 the ,secretary of ,defense may adjust the dollar threshold in this subsection based on changes in the ,consumer ,price ,index4 ,any such adjustment shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary publishes notice of such adjustment in the ,federal ,register4 4 7c7 ,printed circuit boards ,section #dhgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,exception for small purchases 7#a7 ,subsection 7a77#a7 does not apply to acquisitions in amounts not greater than #aj1jjj4 7#b7 ,a proposed acquisition of an item subject to subsection 7a77#a7 in an amount greater than #aj1jjj may not be divided into several purchases or contracts for lesser amounts in order to meet the exception under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,on ,october #a of each year that is evenly divisible by five1 the ,secretary of ,defense may adjust the dollar threshold in this subsection based on changes in the ,consumer ,price ,index4 ,any such adjustment shall take effect on the date on which the ,secretary publishes notice of such adjustment in the ,federal ,register4 4 #haf4 ,additional materials prohibited from non-allied foreign nations 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7h72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,covered material designation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notice of a designation under subsection 7h77#a77;,f7 not later than #cj days prior to the date on which such designation is published in the ,federal ,register4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the designation of a mineral1 material1 substrate1 metal1 or alloy as a covered material under subsection 7h77#a77;,f7-- 7,a7 shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense publishes a notice of such designation in the ,federal ,register and submits to the congressional defense committees the notice required under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to such notice2 and 7,b7 shall apply only with respect to contracts or other agreements entered into after the date on which such designation takes effect under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 any other mineral1 material1 substrate1 metal1 or alloy designated by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to a determination by the ,secretary of ,defense that such designation is in the interest of national security4 4 #hag4 ,extension of authority for pilot program for development of technology-enhanced capabilities with partnership intermediaries ,section #hea7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dija note7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #hah4 ,government ,accountability ,office bid protest process enhancement 7a7 ,revise regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to establish procedures for a contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense to file a claim against a contractor that files a covered bid protest4 7#b7 ,claims procedures ,the procedures required by paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure the following3 7,a7 ,a claim described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be filed in accordance with chapter #ga of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,any remedy shall be limited to the disgorgement of any profits and fees earned by the incumbent contractor in the performance of a covered contract during the disgorgement period4 7#c7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received as result of a claim described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be credited to the fund or account that was used to cover the costs of the covered contract1 or1 if the period of availability of obligations for the appropriation from which such costs were paid has expired1 to the appropriations of a fund or account that is currently available to the ,secretary for the same purpose4 ,amounts so credited shall be merged with amounts in such fund or account and shall be available for the same purposes1 and subject to the same conditions and limitations1 as amounts in such fund or account4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term covered bid protest means a bid protest-- 7i7 that was filed with the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states by an incumbent contractor2 7ii7 that was dismissed by the ,comptroller ,general based a lack of any reasonable legal or factual basis2 and 7iii7 for which such dismissal was finally determined4 7,b7 ,the term covered contract means a contract with the ,department of ,defense entered into with the incumbent contractor for the acquisition of goods or services by the ,department during the disgorgement period that are the same or substantially similar to goods or services to be acquired by the ,department under the contract previously awarded to the incumbent contractor4 7,c7 ,the term disgorgement period means the period of performance under a contract that was awarded or extended because the ,department of ,defense received notice of a protest by the incumbent contractor and was prohibited from awarding a new contract during the pendency of such bid protest under section #ceec7;c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,the term finally determined1 with respect to the dismissal of a bid protest1 means dismissal-- 7i7 was not appealed and is no longer appealable because the time for taking an appeal has expired2 or 7ii7 was appealed and the appeals process for which is completed4 7,e7 ,the term incumbent contractor means a contractor under a contract with the ,department of ,defense for the acquisition of goods or services by the ,department that are the same or substantially similar to goods or services to be acquired by the ,department under a new or follow-on contract that is the subject of a covered bid protest4 7b7 ,continued performance to facilitate national defense ,section #ceec of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7c77#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,for the purposes of the written finding under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 with respect to a contract for a procurement by a component of the ,department of ,defense1 the head of the procuring activity may make the finding under such paragraph for such contract if such head of the procuring activity determines that the performance of such contract would facilitate the national defense4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#c71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,for the purposes of the determination under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 with respect to a contract for a procurement by a component of the ,department of ,defense1 a contracting officer may not determine that immediate performance of such contract is not in the best interests of the ,united ,states if the contracting officer determines that performance of the contract would facilitate the national defense4 4 #hai4 ,report on the use of other transaction authority ,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 use of follow-on production contracts or transactions under section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbj1 and ending on ,october #a1 #bjbe4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the number of transactions for a prototype project awarded under the authority provided by such section #djbb during the period covered by the report2 7#b7 the number of transactions for a prototype project for which an option for a follow-on production contract or transaction was awarded during such period2 7#c7 for each follow-on production contract or transaction described in paragraph 7#b71 a summary of current status of such contract or transaction1 including overall performance of the contractor in execution of such contract or transaction and the total value of the award2 7#d7 an assessment of any trends or lessons learned that may be limit or prevent the use of follow-on production contracts or transactions under such section #djbb2 and 7#e7 any recommendations the ,secretary may have to improve the use of follow-on production contracts or transactions under such section #djbb and to increase the number of prototype projects that successfully transition to production through such use4 #hbj4 ,application of certain documentation and oversight requirements to certain projects performed through other transaction authority ,with respect to each project performed through a transaction 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants7 entered into pursuant to section #djba or #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that meets the definition of a major defense acquisition program 7as defined in section #dbja of such title #aj71 the requirements of section #dbjd7;e7 of such title #aj shall apply to such project4 ,c ,provisions ,relating to ,workforce ,development #hca4 ,improvements to public-private talent exchange ,section #aeii;g7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#b7 as clauses 7i7 through 7vi71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,an employee2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 as so redesignated1 by striking #bjg12 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,d71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 unless specifically directed to perform such work by written request of the ,secretary after inherently governmental in nature2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,an employee described under paragraph 7#a7 that is directed to perform work that is considered inherently governmental in nature under subparagraph 7,d7 of such paragraph shall be deemed to be an employee of the ,department of ,defense for purposes of section #bjg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #hcb4 ,modification to assignment period for critical acquisition positions ,section #agcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,three-year2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#d72 and 7ii7 by inserting 7or with respect to a program executive officer1 six-year period7 after three-year period2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,a person inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 a person2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,an individual may not be assigned as a program executive officer 7as described in section #agcb of this title7 unless the individual executes a written agreement to remain on active duty 7in the case of a member of the armed forces7 or to remain in ,federal service 7in the case of an employee7 in that position for a period of at least six years4 ,the service obligation contained in such a written agreement shall remain in effect unless and until waived by the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7b74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require that-- 7,a7 a program executive officer be assigned in that position for a period of at least six years2 and 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment jointly ensure that the requirement in subparagraph 7,a7 does not negatively affect the consideration of an individual for promotion or otherwise impede the advancement of an individual to a position of higher responsibility4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking subsection 7a77#b7 or 7b77#b7 and inserting in subsection 7a77#b71 7b77#b71 or 7b77#c72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting 7except for an individual assigned as a program executive officer7 after serving in critical acquisition positions4 #hcc4 ,development of the advanced manufacturing workforce 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish in the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium established under section #ahdb of this ,act a working group to identify opportunities to address workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial base4 7b7 ,membership ,the working group shall consist of members of the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium with an interest in addressing workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial base4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 identify estimated workforce shortages in advanced manufacturing career fields in the defense industrial base1 including such workforce shortages in the ,department of ,defense organic industrial base2 7#b7 identify career fields in advanced manufacturing and the associated skills and abilities that are required for such fields2 and 7#c7 develop recommendations for-- 7,a7 training1 education1 and career development programs1 including mid-career programs1 apprenticeships1 internships1 and summer camps1 to prepare individuals for careers in advanced manufacturing2 7,b7 the establishment of public-private partnerships to provide workforce development activities1 including identifying incentives for such partnerships for success in recruiting1 training1 and retaining individuals in careers in advanced manufacturing2 and 7,c7 any policy changes needed to further the participation of individuals in the advanced manufacturing workforce of the defense industrial base4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 any recommendations developed by the working group under subsection 7c77#c72 and 7#b7 a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the working group4 7e7 ,advanced manufacturing defined ,in this section1 the term advanced manufacturing means the manufacturing of products or the application and use of advanced technologies 7including artificial intelligence1 robotics1 automation1 #c;,d printing1 and cyber-physical systems74 #hcd4 ,competitive acquisition leadership appointments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the eligibility for an acquisition leadership position associated with a joint research and development activity or a joint acquisition program is not limited by-- 7#a7 the affiliation of an individual with a specific ,armed ,force2 or 7#b7 whether an individual is a civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense or a member of the military4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as impairing or otherwise affecting the authority of any component1 element1 or activity of the ,department of ,defense from considering the level of representation of an ,armed ,force1 ,federal agency1 or organization of the ,department in an acquisition program when determining whom to appoint to an acquisition leadership position under such acquisition program4 7c7 ,acquisition leadership position defined ,in this section1 the term acquisition leadership position means an acquisition position within the ,department of ,defense1 as designated pursuant to section #agba7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is under an acquisition program of the ,department and classified at or above grade ,o-#e 7or equivalent74 #hce4 ,development and employment of members of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps 7a7 ,review required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in collaboration with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall identify career and developmental programs of the ,department of ,defense1 including programs in which the ,department participates1 that-- 7#a7 serve as recruitment and placement tools used to attract highly qualified individuals to and retain such individuals in careers as ,federal employees in the civil service2 and 7#b7 develop individuals into employees of the acquisition workforce who have strong professional1 technical1 managerial1 and administrative competencies that meet the current and future mission needs of the acquisition system of the ,department4 7b7 ,member placement 7#a7 ,existing programs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary may1 to the extent practicable1 appoint members and ,corps graduates to acquisition positions in the ,department of ,defense under the programs identified under subsection 7a7 to carry out the purpose of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps described in section #bbjj;g7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,appointments ,the ,under ,secretary shall make appointments under subparagraph 7,a7 using the authorities of and in accordance with the requirements of the program under which the ,under ,secretary is making such appointment4 7#b7 ,new program 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall establish a new program under which the ,under ,secretary may appoint ,corps graduates to acquisition positions in the ,department of ,defense to carry out the purpose of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps described in section #bbjj;g7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the extent that the ,under ,secretary determines that the authority to make appointments under paragraph 7#a7 is insufficient to make the appointments necessary to carry out such purposes4 7,b7 ,appointment term ,an appointment under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be a one-year appointment to a position in the civil service in a component of the ,department of ,defense participating in the program established under such subparagraph1 which may be renewed for one year not more than once4 7,c7 ,noncompetitive appointments 7i7 ,initial appointment ,the ,under ,secretary may make appointments under the program established under subparagraph 7,a7 to positions in the competitive service without regard to sections #ccji through #ccah1 #ccbg1 and #cccj of title #e1 ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,subsequent appointment ,an individual appointed to a position under the program established under subparagraph 7,a7 may be appointed to another position in the competitive service without regard to sections #ccji through #ccah1 #ccbg1 and #cccj of title #e1 ,united ,states1 if-- 7,i7 such individual has completed the term of the appointment of such individual under such program2 7,,ii7 such individual has not been involuntarily separated from service in the ,federal ,government for cause on charges of misconduct or delinquency2 7,,iii7 such individual has not been appointed to a position in the ,federal ,government after completing the term of the appointment of such individual under such program2 and 7,,iv7 the date on which such individual completed the term of the appointment of such individual under such program is not more than one year prior to the date of the appointment under this clause4 7#c7 ,salary 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall pay the basic pay of individuals appointed to positions under paragraph 7#a7 or under the program established under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 from the ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account 7section #agje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 during the period described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,payment period ,the period described in this subparagraph is-- 7i7 with respect to an individual appointed to a position under paragraph 7#a71 the period beginning on the date such appointment starts and ending on the earlier of the date that is one year after the date on which such appointment started or the date on which such individual ceases to hold such position pursuant to such appointment2 and 7ii7 with respect to an individual appointed to a position under the program established under paragraph 7#b77;,a71 the period beginning on the date such appointment starts and ending on the earlier of the date on which such appointment ends or the date on which such individual ceases to hold such position pursuant to such appointment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate a report-- 7#a7 describing the programs identified under subsection 7a72 7#b7 describing the program established under subsection 7b77#b77;,a72 7#c7 with an estimate of the funding necessary to fulfill the requirements of this section1 for each fiscal year through fiscal year #bjcj2 7#d7 providing recommendations for any changes in policy or regulation necessary to enable the programs identified under subsection 7a7 and the program that may be established under subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 to develop members and ,corps graduates into employees of the acquisition workforce who have strong professional1 technical1 managerial1 and administrative competencies that meet the current and future mission needs of the acquisition system of the ,department2 and 7#e7 any other recommendations of the ,secretary for strengthening or improving the program established under subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term acquisition position means a position designated as an acquisition positions by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to section #agba7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the terms acquisition workforce and military departments have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,corps graduate means an individual who successfully graduated from the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4 7#d7 ,the term ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps means the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program established under section #bbjj;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term member means a student at an accredited civilian educational institution who is enrolled in the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4 7#f7 ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 #hcf4 ,reform of contractor performance information requirements 7a7 ,revision to ,,dfars ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise part #bdb4ae of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to establish an objective1 fact-based1 and simplified system for reporting contractor performance4 ,the revised system shall-- 7#a7 focus exclusively on negative performance events that are measurable to reduce subjectivity and inconsistency in evaluations2 7#b7 create a level playing field for commercial entities1 subcontractors1 and new entrants that do not have extensive past performance records to compete for ,department of ,defense contracts2 7#c7 reduce the administrative burden on contracting officers by limiting reporting to significant failures or poor performance2 7#d7 establish standardized templates for reporting negative performance events and calculating composite scores2 and 7#e7 ensure the ,government can identify and avoid contractors with a history of poor performance or bad actions4 7b7 ,revision of contractor performance information requirements 7#a7 ,elimination of subjective performance ratings ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise part #bdb4ae of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and related guidance1 including the ,contractor ,performance ,assessment ,reporting ,system 7or a successor system7 7in this section referred to as ,,cpars71 to eliminate subjective performance ratings for contracts subject to such part4 7#b7 ,scope of reporting ,a contracting officer shall only include negative performance events that have a material impact on contract performance or ,government interests in ,,cpars and shall exclude positive or neutral performance assessments1 except as necessary to provide context for an included negative performance event4 ,a contracting officer shall report in ,,cpars negative performance events within #cj days after verifying the event4 7#c7 ,categorization of negative performance events ,a contracting officer shall categorize negative performance events reported under paragraph 7#b7 in one of the following areas3 7,a7 ,failures related to innovation1 technical development1 or prototype delivery4 7,b7 ,failures related to manufacturing1 quality control1 or delivery of products4 7,c7 ,failures related to maintenance1 logistics1 or support services4 7,d7 ,failures related to professional1 administrative1 or operational services4 7,e7 ,failures related to software1 hardware1 cybersecurity1 or information technology systems4 7#d7 ,performance evaluations ,a contracting officer is not required to conduct an annual or periodic performance evaluation of a contractor unless the contracting officer has verified a negative performance event of such contractor4 7#e7 ,use in source selection ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider a negative performance event and the score associated with such event 7as calculated under subsection 7f77 in source selection evaluations to assess contractor risk and responsibility4,the absence of negative performance events for an offeror1 including an offer that is a nontraditional defense contractor or a new entrant1 shall not be considered a deficiency in past performance evaluations4 ,such offerors shall be evaluated based on technical capability1 price1 and other relevant factors4 7c7 ,scoring mechanism for negative performance events 7#a7 ,calculation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a standardized scoring mechanism to normalize negative performance events of a contractor based on the number of transactions and the dollar value of contracts performed by the contractor4 7#b7 ,application of scores ,the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7,a7 a composite score for each contractor is included in ,,cpars1 along with any negative performance events used in source selection to assess past performance risk2 and 7,b7 ,,cpars is programmed to automatically calculate scores based on data entered by contracting officers1 including the number of transactions and the dollar value of contracts performed by the contractor4 7#d7 ,transparency ,the ,secretary shall ensure that contractors-- 7,a7 have access to composite scores and the underlying data through ,,cpars2 and 7,b7 may submit comments or rebuttals to reported negative performance events or scores1 which shall be maintained in ,,cpars for consideration in source selection4 7d7 ,mandatory reporting ,a contracting officer shall report the following negative performance events3 7#a7 ,delivery of products failing to meet contract requirements1 as verified by ,government inspection reports1 quality assurance records1 or testing results4 7#b7 ,failure to meet contract delivery schedules1 as documented in contract milestones1 delivery orders1 or ,government records4 7#c7 ,incorrect or unauthorized markings on technical data or software1 or improper assertions of restrictive rights1 as verified by ,government review or legal findings4 7#d7 ,submission of inaccurate1 incomplete1 or misleading cost or pricing data1 as identified through audits by the ,defense ,contract ,audit ,agency or other ,government authorities4 7#e7 ,failure to include mandatory contract clauses in subcontracts1 as verified by contract reviews or audits4 7#f7 ,submission of false claims1 fraudulent invoices1 or misrepresentations1 as substantiated by investigations1 legal findings1 or ,government records4 7#g7 ,failure to comply with safety1 environmental1 or other regulatory requirements1 as documented by ,government inspections or citations4 7#h7 ,failure to meet cybersecurity requirements or significant breaches caused by contractor negligence1 as verified by ,government records4 7#i7 ,any other negative performance event1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 that is based on verifiable data or objective evaluations and for which the ,secretary publishes criteria in the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7e7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,training and guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and provide training for contracting officers on the following3 7,a7 ,identifying1 verifying1 and reporting negative performance events4 7,b7 ,the use of objective evidence and the exclusion of subjective judgments in reporting negative performance events4 7,c7 ,entering data for creating a score in ,,cpars4 7#b7 ,system modifications ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall modify ,,cpars to include the following functions3 7,a7 ,the categorization of negative performance events4 7,b7 ,elimination of fields for subjective ratings4 7,c7 ,automatically calculate composite scores based on reported data4 7,d7 ,a mechanism for contractors to review and respond to reported events and scores4 7#c7 ,transition period ,with respect to a contract awarded before the effective date of the revision to the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation required by subsection 7a71 a contracting officer for such contract may complete ,,cpars evaluations under the prior system until the contract is closed or terminated4 7f7 ,report and oversight 7#a7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,,gao review ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the revised ,,cpars that includes the following3 7,a7 ,the effectiveness of ,,cpars to carry out the requirements of this section4 7,b7 ,the accuracy and fairness of the scoring mechanism developed under subsection 7d74 7,c7 ,the effect of the modifictions made by this section on competition and participation of nontraditional defense contractors in contracts of the ,department of ,defense4 7g7 ,effective date ,this section and the requirements of this section shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term negative performance event means a verifiable instance of contractor failure or poor performance as described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,the term nontraditional defense contractor has the meaning given in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term verifiable data means objective evidence documented in contract records1 inspection reports1 audits1 correspondence1 or other ,government records that substantiate a negative performance event4 #hcg4 ,restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforce 7a7 ,establishment of acquisition workforce key performance indicators ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement mandatory key performance indicators 7in this section referred to as ,k,p,is7 for evaluating members of the acquisition workforce 7as defined in #aj ,,usc #aja74 ,such ,k,p,is shall be used to assess the degree of alignment between activities of such members and strategic priorities of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7#a7 use of commercial acquisition methods1 including the use of fixed-price contracts under terms and conditions similar to those used for commercial contracts2 7#b7 use of innovative acquisition authorities2 7#c7 demonstrated preference for commercial solutions2 7#d7 integration of small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 and nontraditional defense contractors 7as defined in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 into the defense industrial base2 7#e7 demonstrated cost and schedule efficiencies2 7#f7 use of milestone-based1 modular open system approaches 7as defined in section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ahcc of this ,act7 and capabilities-based pricing2 and 7#g7 use of the authorities under chapter #bec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and similar tools aimed at streamlining and improving the acquisition process for the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,integration with personnel systems and promotion boards ,the ,k,p,is described in subsection 7a7 shall be integrated into-- 7#a7 annual performance appraisals for members of the acquisition workforce2 7#b7 promotion1 bonus1 and assignment consideration for acquisition positions2 and 7#c7 requirements for certification1 training1 and continuing education under chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,public reporting and oversight ,beginning not later than #cfe days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the congressional defense committees a semiannual report on-- 7#a7 progress in implementing ,k,p,is required by this section2 7#b7 compliance rates by each element of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 any barriers to implementation2 and 7#d7 recommendations for additional legislative authorities to carry out the requirements of this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,the term commercial solutions means any method for procurement of a commercial product or commercial service as described in part #ab of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 subparts #bab4b and #bab4gj of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or any product1 service1 or other solution developed by a private entity and funded by private investment that meets the needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the term innovative acquisition authorities means-- 7,a7 the authority under section #djba and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 authority to use commercial solutions opening contracts pursuant to section #cdeh of such title #aj2 7,c7 application of policies of a rapid capabilities office of a military department2 or 7,d7 any other streamlined acquisition authority4 7e7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that fostering a risk-tolerant1 innovation-forward culture in the defense acquisition workforce is essential to maintaining the ,united ,states technological and military advantage4 ,accordingly1 the ,department of ,defense shall prioritize the cultivation of acquisition professionals who can effectively leverage commercial technology1 deliver digital capabilities at speed1 and expand the industrial base beyond traditional vendors4 #hch4 ,ensuring ,department of ,defense contractor compliance with disability hiring goals 7a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an audit of the compliance of the contractors of the ,department of ,defense with the #g-percent utilization goal for employment of qualified individuals with disabilities by contractors established by the ,office of ,federal ,contract ,compliance ,programs of the ,department of ,labor under section #ejc of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gic74 7b7 ,reports ,not later than #e months after the end of a fiscal year for which the ,secretary of ,defense was required to conduct an audit under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the findings of such audit4 #hci4 ,comptroller ,general review of matters relating to individuals assigned to a critical acquisition position 7a7 ,review required ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of the education1 training1 and career development programs offered by the ,secretary of ,defense for members of the acquisition workforce2 and 7#b7 conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career development policies established by section #agcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,matters for review ,in conducting the review required by this section1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 review the compliance of the ,secretary with the requirements of section #agcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 conduct an assessment of the efficacy of the career development policies and minimum periods of assignment established by such section #agcd in-- 7,a7 improving the ability of the acquisition workforce to expeditiously provide the ,armed ,forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively1 to address evolving threats1 and to maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states in the most cost-effective manner practicable2 7,b7 enhancing the knowledge and experience of the acquisition workforce2 7,c7 enabling competitive career progression of members of the acquisition workforce compared to other members of the civilian and military workforce of the ,department of ,defense that are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment established by such section #agcd2 and 7,d7 the retention rates of members of the acquisition workforce assigned to a critical acquisition position1 particularly key leadership positions 7as defined by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment71 compared with the retention rates for other members of the civilian and military workforce of the ,department of ,defense that are not subject to the minimum periods of assignment established by such section #agcd2 and 7#c7 conduct an assessment of any benefits1 including enhanced accountability in leadership and decisionmaking by individuals in key leadership positions1 of a minimum period of assignment of at least four years to a critical acquisition position4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees recommendations on-- 7#a7 improvements to education1 training1 and career development programs offered by the ,secretary of ,defense for members of the acquisition workforce2 and 7#b7 minimum periods of assignment for an individual assigned as a program executive officer4 #hdj4 ,comptroller ,general review of the management1 training1 and development of the acquisition workforce 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the management1 training1 and development of the acquisition workforce to enable the acquisition workforce to expeditiously provide the ,armed ,forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively1 to address evolving threats1 and to maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7b7 ,review contents ,in conducting the review required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall evaluate the following3 7#a7 ,the current organization and staffing of the acquisition workforce1 including the total number of positions in the acquisition workforce1 a list of such positions disaggregated by the skills and experience required1 and the number of such positions that are vacant or are filled by an individual whose skills and experience do not meet the required skills and experience for such position4 7#b7 ,the sufficiency of the processes and authorities of the ,department of ,defense for recruiting and retaining the acquisition workforce1 and the use of such authorities to maintain an acquisition workforce that is optimized to meet mission requirements4 7#c7 ,trends in acquisition workforce hiring and retention over the preceding five years4 7#d7 ,the impediments to members of the acquisition workforce receiving training and education1 including any lack of funding1 unavailability of required or desired training1 and excessive workload demands that preclude such members from being able to attend such training4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the review required by subsection 7a71 including any recommendations to improve the management1 training1 and development of the acquisition workforce4 7d7 ,acquisition workforce defined ,in this section1 the term acquisition workforce has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hda4 ,report on strengthening the ,defense ,acquisition ,university 7a7 ,assessment required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center1 shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university 7in this section referred to as ,,dau7 to strengthen the ability of the ,,dau to train and develop members of the acquisition workforce to meet future needs of the ,department of ,defense4 ,the assessment shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of the mission of the ,,dau and the alignment of such mission with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this ,act74 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the effectiveness of training and development provided by ,,dau to members of the acquisition workforce to enable such members to effectively implement the objectives of the defense acquisition system4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment in paragraph 7#a7 shall evaluate the following3 7#a7 ,the organization and structure of ,,dau4 7#b7 ,the curriculum and educational offerings of ,,dau4 7#c7 ,the composition of the staff and faculty of ,,dau1 including an assessment of the diversity of skills1 abilities1 and professional backgrounds of such staff and faculty4 7#d7 ,the sufficiency of resource and funding mechanisms supporting ,,dau operations4 7#e7 ,the extent to which ,,dau uses external experts and academic institutions to inform and enhance its programs4 7c7 ,recommendations ,the ,director of the ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center shall use the assessment required under this section and the objectives of the defense acquisition system to provide to the ,secretary of ,defense recommendations to strengthen the ability of the ,,dau to train and develop members of the acquisition workforce to meet future needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,report to congress ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 and the recommendations provided under subsection 7c72 7#b7 any actions necessary to ensure that ,,dau fulfills its mission and provides training and development to members of the acquisition workforce that aligns with the objectives of the defense acquisition system4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,acquisition ,innovation ,research ,center means the acquisition research organization within a civilian college or university that is described under section #dadb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term acquisition workforce has the meaning given in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,provisions ,relating to ,supply ,chains and ,domestic ,sourcing #hea4 ,repeal of exception for small purchases under the ,berry ,amendment ,section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsections 7c7 through 7h7 and inserting subsections 7c7 through 7g72 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7h7 to read as follows3 7h7 ,oversight committee ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a committee to-- 7#a7 provide oversight of the implementation of the requirements of this section2 and 7#b7 ensure compliance with the requirements of this section4 4 #heb4 ,supply chain illumination incentives 7a7 ,in general ,section #hdi of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking to assess and monitor and all that follows and inserting the following3 to implement and use supply chain illumination meeting the minimum qualifying criteria determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7c742 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7c7 ,supply chain illumination minimum qualifying criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish minimum qualifying criteria for supply chain illumination for contractors of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,public notice ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall publish in the ,federal ,register a notice of the minimum qualifying criteria established under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,expedited acceptance procedures ,if a contractor discloses to the relevant contracting officer that a covered end item was or will be provided by such contractor to the ,department of ,defense under a contract or other agreement1 such contracting officer may continue to accept and pay for delivery of such covered end item until a waiver authorized under each applicable covered statute with respect to such covered end item is granted or denied if-- 7#a7 such contractor has supply chain illumination that meets the minimum qualifying criteria established by the ,secretary of ,defense under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 such contracting officer determines that such covered end item-- 7,a7 other than a prohibition on acquisition under a covered statute applying to such covered end item1 satisfies the requirements of the contract or other agreement2 and 7,b7 does not pose a risk to security or safety4 7e7 ,contractor responsibility 7#a7 ,immediate corrective action ,a contractor of the ,department of ,defense shall1 upon identifying a nonconforming item in a covered end item that was or will be provided by such contractor to the ,department under a contract or other agreement1 immediately begin taking corrective action with respect to the inclusion of such nonconforming item in such covered end item in accordance with such contract or other agreement and the relevant procedures of the ,department4 7#b7 ,alternative suppliers ,the corrective action described in paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a nonconforming item in a covered end item shall include the contractor using reasonably expedient means to identify1 and if necessary1 qualify an alternative supplier to provide materials or goods to use in place of such non-conforming item in such end item4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered statute means-- 7,a7 section #dhfc of this title2 7,b7 section #dhgb of this title2 7,c7 section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec472 or 7,d7 section #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec474 7#b7 ,the term covered end item means an end item the acquisition of which is prohibited under a covered statute based on a nonconforming item that is contained in or a component of such end item1 except that such term does not include an end item that is a non-conforming item4 7#c7 ,the term end item has the meaning given such term in section #dhfc7m7 of this title4 7#d7 ,the term nonconforming item means a material or good the inclusion of which in an end item causes the acquisition of such end item to be prohibited under a covered statute4 7#e7 ,the term supply chain illumination means policies1 procedures1 and tools1 including analytical tools that leverage large data and machine learning1 enabling such contractor to assess and monitor the entire supply chain of such contractor to identify potential vulnerabilities and security and noncompliance risks with respect to goods and services provided to the ,department of ,defense4 4 7b7 ,reporting ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing each use of the authority under section #hdi7;d7 of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda note prec471 as added by subsection 7a74 #hec4 ,modification to enhanced domestic content requirement for major defense acquisition programs ,section #hce7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,major defense acquisition program ,in this section1 the term major defense acquisition program has the meaning given in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that such term includes any program that meets the meaning given in such section as in effect on ,january #a1 #bjbe4 4 #hed4 ,strategy to eliminate sourcing of optical glass from certain nations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a strategy to eliminate the reliance of the ,department of ,defense on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or optical systems by ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,strategy requirements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify the current requirements of the ,department of ,defense for optical glass and optical systems and estimate the projected requirements of the ,department for optical glass and optical systems through the year #bjdj2 7#b7 identify the sources of optical glass or optical systems used to meet the current requirements of the ,department described in paragraph 7#a71 including any sources of optical glass or optical glass systems produced in a covered nation2 and 7#c7 identify actions to be taken by the ,secretary of ,defense to ensure the defense industrial base is able to meet the needs of the ,department for optical glass and optical systems without any reliance on a covered nation not later ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall begin implementing the strategy required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,briefing and ,report 7#a7 ,briefing ,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 briefing on the strategy required by subsection 7a71 including an identification of any changes to funding or policy required to eliminate the reliance of the ,department of ,defense on any covered to acquire optical glass or optical systems by ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7#b7 ,interim report on implementation ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the implementation of the strategy required by subsection 7a71 including an identification of any risk to the ability of the ,secretary to eliminate the reliance of the ,department of ,defense on any covered nation to acquire optical glass or optical systems by ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered nation means-- 7,a7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,north ,korea2 7,b7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,c7 the ,russian ,federation2 7,d7 the ,republic of ,belarus2 and 7,e7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7#b7 ,the term optical glass means glass used in optical lenses1 prisms1 or mirrors4 7#c7 ,the term optical system means an arrangement of optical components1 including optical glass1 that manipulates light to produce a specific outcome4 #hee4 ,voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing requirements for covered products 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a publicly available online repository of information provided by an offeror related to the conformance of a covered product with covered sourcing requirements4 7b7 ,registration and attestation process ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process under which an offeror may voluntarily submit to the ,secretary an attestation relating to the compliance of a covered product with a covered sourcing requirement4 ,such process shall-- 7#a7 be accessible online2 7#b7 require an offeror to acknowledge liability for making a false attestation in accordance with section #cgbi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 enable an offeror to register a covered product with the ,secretary of ,defense by providing-- 7,a7 a unique product identifier sufficient to distinguish the covered product to be registered from a similar covered product2 7,b7 a national stock number 7if available71 a description of the covered product1 or other information related to the form1 fit1 or function of the covered product2 and 7,c7 an attestation1 including relevant documentation1 of the compliance of a covered product with one or more covered sourcing requirements4 7c7 ,proof of registration ,the ,secretary shall issue to an offeror that registers a covered product in accordance with the process established under subsection 7b77#c7 a proof of registration associated with a the unique product identifier of the covered product4 ,the proof of registration may be used-- 7#a7 by the offeror in sales and marketing materials associated with the registered covered product2 or 7#b7 by a prime contractor that uses such registered covered product as a part or component of an end item4 7d7 ,availability of ,information 7#a7 ,compliance information ,the ,secretary shall make available the information necessary to enable offerors to assess the compliance of a covered product with a covered sourcing requirement4 7#b7 ,resources ,the ,secretary shall ensure that an eligible entity has adequate resources to train offerors about the requirements of this section and to assist an offeror with the registration and attestation process established under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,encouraging ,registration of ,products ,the ,secretary shall establish policies and procedures to encourage offerors to register covered products4 ,these policies and procedures shall ensure that-- 7#a7 offerors are incentivized to disclose any noncompliance with the requirements of this section2 7#b7 with respect to any disclosure made under paragraph 7#a71 that such offeror is provided with information and assistance to determine the actions required to remedy such noncompliance in order to meet the criteria to register the product concerned2 and 7#c7 an offeror making such a disclosure will receive a referral to the appropriate programs or offices of the ,department of ,defense that are responsible for strengthening the defense industrial base1 promoting domestic industry1 and accelerating private investment in supply chain technologies that are critical for national security4 7f7 ,use of supply chain illumination ,the ,secretary shall encourage an offeror to implement and use supply chain illumination 7as defined in section #hdi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe1 as amended by section #heb of this ,act7 to assist in meeting the registration and attestation requirements established under subsection 7b74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered product means-- 7,a7 a good offered for purchase to the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 subject to a covered sourcing requirement4 7#b7 ,the term covered sourcing requirement means a requirement under any of the following3 7,a7 ,section #dhgb of title #aj ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,section #dhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,f7 ,section #hdf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhfd note74 7,g7 ,section #abaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec474 7,h7 ,section #bbe4gjjd-e of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7relating to restrictions on procurement of welded shipboard anchor and mooring chain74 7,i7 ,section #bbe4gjaa of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7relating to restrictions on procurement of carbon1 alloy1 or armor steel plates74 7,j7 ,section #bbe4gjab of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7relating to restrictions on procurement of supercomputers74 7#c7 ,the term eligible entity means an eligible entity carrying out activities pursuant to a procurement technical assistance program funded under chapter #chh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hef4 ,acceleration of qualification of compliant sources 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish in the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium established under section #ahdb a working group for the exchange of information about compliant materials and to accelerate the qualification of such materials for use by the ,department of ,defense and the integration of such materials into the supply chains of contractors of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the working group shall consist of members of the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium with expertise or interest in-- 7i7 the qualification and acceptance of materials1 parts1 components and end items by the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 supply chain management2 or 7iii7 supply chain illumination4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the ,secretary may exclude from participation in such working group any individual or entity that-- 7i7 is headquartered within1 owned or controlled by1 or subject to the influence of a covered nation2 7ii7 is functioning as the agent of any foreign ,state2 or 7iii7 is otherwise determined by the ,secretary to be a significant threat to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,the working group shall-- 7,a7 establish processes for exchange of information about compliant materials among consortium members1 procurement agents of the ,department of ,defense1 and contractors of the defense industrial base1 while maintaining appropriate safeguards of commercially proprietary information2 7,b7 develop processes and procedures to streamline identification1 testing1 and qualification of compliant sources and compliant materials2 7,c7 seek to reduce the unnecessary application of requirements that specific to a single ,armed ,force for identification1 testing1 and qualification of compliant sources and compliant material2 7,d7 provide a forum for the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force and other elements of the ,department of ,defense to share technical and supply chain data related to requirements for covered materials2 7,e7 identify compliant sources at each step of the supply chain1 to the extent that such supply chains are subject to subchapter ,,iii of chapter #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,f7 at least once a quarter1 publish for the members of the consortium and for the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 a list of compliant sources for each critical material1 including a general description of what step of the supply chain in which each compliant source is participating1 if any2 7,g7 develop and recommend processes to enable the ,department of ,defense to rapidly identify1 qualify1 and integrate compliant materials into programs of the ,department at scale2 7,h7 seek to reduce future requirements for critical materials in defense systems by encouraging contractors of the ,department of ,defense to design and develop systems that use commercially available critical materials1 when such materials are capable of meeting mission needs2 7,i7 seek input from small and nontraditional contractors and ensure the working group considers the unique attributes of such businesses in carrying out the responsibilities of this subsection2 7,j7 develop and provide recommendations to reduce impediments or disincentives for a supplier of an end item to the ,department of ,defense to revise a supply chain agreement or other arrangement1 to eliminate the reliance of the supplier on noncompliant sources2 7,k7 any other matters assigned to the working group by the ,secretary2 and 7,l7 provide the ,secretary with timely recommendations developed pursuant to this section4 7b7 ,replacement of existing noncompliant parts 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement guidance to ensure that critical materials from noncompliant sources that are present in covered systems of the ,department of ,defense are identified and replaced as rapidly as practicable with compliant materials4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the guidance required by 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 ensure that a supplier of an end item is actively managing the supply chain1 and shall address impediments or disincentives for the supplier to revise a supply chain agreement or other arrangement to eliminate the supplier's reliance on noncompliant sources2 7,b7 require the use of compliant sources included on the list required by paragraph 7a77#c77;,f71 where appropriate2 7,c7 require use of commercial qualification processes to the maximum extent practicable in determining whether a new supplier is capable of meeting defense requirements2 7,d7 minimize the number of qualification events required1 including minimizing the use of real-world testing1 when replacing components or raw materials with functionally identical commercial offerings2 7,e7 provide for waiver of defense-unique qualification requirements1 including operational test and evaluation processes1 unless compliance with such requirements is determined to be essential by the head of the contracting activity3 and 7,f7 prohibit additional testing of the end item if a component or subcomponent has shown to have substantially similar or identical performance after replacement of a noncompliant critical material with a compliant critical material1 except where the service acquisition executive determines otherwise4 7#c7 ,safe harbor ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall deem that any acquisition of a critical material1 by the ,department1 a contractor to the ,department1 or a subcontractor at any tier1 from a supplier of critical materials that is included on the list required by paragraph 7a77#c77;,f71 is in compliance with the requirements of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #che of this title1 if-- 7,a7 the supplier of a critical material was on the most recent such list of compliant sources for such critical material at the time the acquisition contract or other agreement was entered into2 7,b7 the supplier is included on such a list not less frequently than once every two years during the period beginning on the date on which such contract or other agreement is entered into and ending on the date on which such contract or other agreement expires or terminates2 and 7,c7 it would have created an unreasonable hardship1 including an interruption of needed supplies or significantly different cost1 for the acquiring entity to switch suppliers to a compliant source during the time between the signing of the contract or other agreement and the time of delivery under such contract or other agreement4 7#d7 ,responsible individual ,the service acquisition executive for each service or agency shall1 for each program under supervision of such service acquisition executive1 identify the individual responsible for establishing the statement of work and qualification requirements associated with the replacement of components or raw materials critical materials from noncompliant sources in covered systems as required by this section4 7#e7 ,commercial items ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the guidance required by this subsection applies to commercial products and commercial off-the-shelf items to the extent that the requirements of chapter #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 apply to commercial products and commercial off-the-shelf items4 7c7 ,access to materials ,notwithstanding section #dhgb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,department of ,defense is authorized to procure a covered material stockpiled in an allied or partner nation if such covered material has been under uninterrupted control by an entity in such allied or partner nation since #bjjj4 7d7 ,funding estimates ,not later than five days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to ,congress the materials in support of the budget submitted by the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a fiscal year1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in collaboration with the service acquisition executives of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive estimate of the funds necessary to provide for the qualification and integration of compliant sources into the covered systems of each military department4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term compliant country means a country that is not a covered nation4 7#b7 ,the term compliant source means an entity engaged in the production1 manufacture1 or distribution of a critical material that is compliant with the requirements of subchapter ,,iii of chapter #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term compliant material means critical material that is sourced from a compliant source4 7#d7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given such term in section #dhgb7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as redesignated by this ,act74 7#e7 ,the term covered system means an end item that is currently in production or has been delivered to the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,the term critical material means a material subject to sourcing restrictions under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,the term end item has the meaning given such term in section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,the term service acquisition executive has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#i7 ,the term working group means the working group established under subsection 7a74 #heg4 ,enhanced security strategy for private fifth generation information and communications capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require a contractor for a procurement related to fifth-generation wireless technology for private networks on military installations to provide the information described in subsection 7b7 to promote enhanced wireless network security requirements1 including supply chain risk management4 7b7 ,information described ,the information described in this subsection is as follows3 7#a7 ,a hardware bill of materials for a procurement described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a description of the implementation and operational use of zero trust principles and capabilities for such procurement4 7c7 ,prioritization ,with respect to a procurement described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize the use of private networks that employ ,open-,,ran approaches1 including cloud-native capabilities4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,open-,,ran means section #ibjb of title ,,xcii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba4 #heh4 ,preference for domestic procurement of professional services 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation-- 7#a7 to require1 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the interests of national security1 preference for procurement of professional services from offerors that are ,united ,states companies2 and 7#b7 to allow the ,secretary discretion to waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 compliance with such requirements would result in the ,department of ,defense failing to meet an urgent operational requirement2 or 7,b7 no ,united ,states company or qualifying joint venture is capable of fulfilling the requirements of the contract in a timely or cost-effective manner4 7b7 ,waiver requirements ,a waiver described in subsection 7a77#b7 shall be issued in writing1 shall include a justification for such issuance1 and shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after such issuance4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,united ,states company means an entity that-- 7,a7 is organized under the laws of a ,state1 territory1 or possession of the ,united ,states or the ,district of ,columbia2 7,b7 has its principal place of business in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 is not directly or indirectly owned or controlled by a foreign entity 7#b7 ,the term professional services includes services in the fields of engineering1 architecture1 design1 environmental consulting1 financial consulting1 program management1 legal advisory1 and other expert services as defined in the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#c7 ,the term qualifying joint venture means a joint venture in which a ,united ,states company holds an ownership interest greater than #ej percent4 ,e ,prohibitions and ,limitations on ,procurement #hfa4 ,requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dffd4 ,requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers 7a7 ,prohibition on contracting with certain retailers 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not renew1 extend1 or enter into a long-term concessions agreement with a retailer that is controlled by a covered nation to permit such retailer to operate or conduct business through a physical location on a covered military installation4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the goods or services to be provided by the retailer are vital for the welfare and morale of members of the ,armed ,forces and no reasonable alternatives exist2 7,b7 the ,secretary has implemented adequate measures to mitigate any potential national security risks of the retailer2 and 7,c7 the retailer has received a determination from the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states 7in this section referred to as the #8,committee'7 that there are no unresolved national security concerns with respect to the retailer in connection to a matter submitted to the ,committee and which the ,committee concluded all action pursuant to section #gba of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe74 7#c7 ,not later than #cj days after each use of the waiver authority under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report including a justification for the use of such authority and a description of any risk mitigation strategies described in paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7#d7 ,with respect to a retailer that has misrepresented the ownership and control of such retailer for the award of a long-term concessions agreement1 the ,secretary of ,defense may terminate such agreement4 7#e7 ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply with respect to a long-term concessions agreement entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,covered retailers 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not permit a covered retailer controlled by a covered nation to operate or conduct business through a physical location on a covered military installation1 unless such covered retailer has received an approval determination under paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 a covered retailer-- 7,a7 shall submit to the ,committee a notice that includes any direct or indirect relationships between the covered retailer 7including any subsidiaries or parent companies of such covered retailer7 and any covered nation2 and 7,b7 may not operate or conduct business through a physical location on a covered military installation unless the ,committee submits a determination approving such notice in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,the ,committee shall conduct an investigation of the effects of a notice submitted under paragraph 7#b7 on the national security of the ,united ,states1 including an assessment of any direct or indirect relationships between the covered retailer 7including any subsidiaries or parent companies of such covered retailer7 and any covered nation4 7#d7 ,not later than #ahj days after completing an investigation under paragraph 7#c71 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a determination approving or disapproving the notice submitted under paragraph 7#b74 7#e7 7,a7 ,a covered retailer that receives an approval under paragraph 7#d7 shall submit annually to the ,committee disclosures regarding any change in the ownership structure that may affect whether or not the covered retailer is controlled by a covered nation4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall immediately terminate a long-term concession agreement with a covered retailer if the ,secretary determines such covered retailer has failed to comply with the requirements of this subsection4 7c7 ,assessment of covered retailers 7#a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review each long-term concessions agreement with a covered retailer that permits the covered retailer to operate or conduct business through a physical location on a covered military installation to assess any direct or indirect relationships between the retailer 7including any subsidiaries or parent companies of such covered retailer7 and any covered nation4 7#b7 ,not later than #cj days after making a determination that a covered retailer is controlled by a covered nation based on an assessment described in subsection 7a7 or a determination made under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall terminate any long-term concessions agreement with the covered retailer4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term controlled by a covered nation means1 with respect to a retailer-- 7,a7 that the retailer is organized under the laws of a covered nation or any jurisdiction within a covered nation2 7,b7 that a covered nation owns #bj percent or more of the shares of the retailer2 or 7,c7 that the retailer is subject to the direct or control of a covered nation4 7#b7 ,the term covered military installation means a military installation 7as defined in section #bhja of this title7 located in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given in section #dhgb of this title4 7#d7 ,the term covered retailer means a retailer that is performing a long-term concessions agreement on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#e7 ,the term long-term concessions agreement means a contract1 subcontract 7at any tier71 or other agreement1 including a lease agreement or licensing agreement1 to operate a business through a physical location on a covered military installation entered into by-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense or a ,secretary of a military department and a person1 including a nonappropriated fund instrumentality2 or 7,b7 a person and a nonappropriated fund instrumentality4 7#f7 ,the term retailer means-- 7,a7 a nonappropriated fund instrumentality that operates or seeks to operate a business through a physical location on a covered military installation2 7,b7 any other person that operates or seeks to operate a business on a covered military installation under a contract1 subcontract 7at any tier71 or other agreement1 including a lease agreement or licensing agreement1 with-- 7i7 a nonappropriated fund instrumentality2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 or 7iii7 a ,secretary of a military department4 4 7b7 ,assessment of covered retailers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review each long-term concessions agreement with a covered retailer that permits the covered retailer to operate or conduct business through a physical location on a covered military installation to assess any direct or indirect relationships between the retailer 7including any subsidiaries or parent companies of such covered retailer7 and any covered nation4 7#b7 ,termination ,not later than one year after making a determination that a covered retailer is controlled by a covered nation based on an assessment described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall terminate any long-term concessions agreement with the covered retailer4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms covered nation1 covered retailer1 and long-term concessions agreement have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #dffd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 #hfb4 ,prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated facilities ,chapter #cfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hfa of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dffe4 ,prohibition on contracting with entities with segregated facilities ,each contract1 including a subcontract 7at any tier7 under such a contract1 entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense on or after the date of the enactment of this section shall include a provision requiring that each contractor follow all ,federal laws1 including title ,,ii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;a et seq471 which prohibit segregated facilities4 4 #hfc4 ,requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access to repair materials 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hfb of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dfff4 ,requirement for contractors to provide reasonable access to repair materials 7a7 ,requirement ,an agency may not enter into a contract for the procurement of reparable goods or repair services in support of major weapon systems unless the contractor agrees in writing to provide the ,department of ,defense fair and reasonable access to all the repair materials1 including parts1 tools1 and information1 used by the manufacturer or provider or their authorized repair providers to diagnose1 analyze1 maintain1 or repair the good or service4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the head of the procuring agency in the case of a delegated authority1 may waive the requirements of this section with respect to a particular contract or class of contracts upon a written determination that application of those requirements would have a negative impact on cost1 schedule1 or technical performance4 7c7 ,protection for intellectual property1 proprietary1 and trade secret information ,nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the unauthorized disclosure or release of intellectual property1 commercially confidential information1 or trade secrets4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall take all necessary steps to protect such information from disclosure to the extent otherwise protected by law4 7d7 ,fair and reasonable access defined ,in this section1 the term fair and reasonable access means1 as applicable-- 7#a7 prices1 terms1 and conditions that allow the ,department of ,defense the rights to provide the repair materials to an authorized contractor consistent with section #cgga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the ,government's product support strategy2 7#b7 provision at prices1 terms1 and conditions that are equivalent to the most favorable prices1 terms1 and conditions under which the manufacturer or an authorized reseller or distributor offers the repair material to an authorized repair provider1 accounting for any discount1 rebate1 convenient and timely means of delivery1 means of enabling fully restored and updated functionality1 rights of use1 or other incentive or preference the manufacturer or an authorized reseller or distributor offers to an authorized repair provider2 7#c7 if a manufacturer does not offer1 directly or through an authorized reseller or distributor1 the repair material to any authorized repair provider1 then provision of such repair material at prices1 terms1 and conditions that are otherwise determined by the ,united ,states ,government to be fair and reasonable in accordance with this title and subject to the dispute resolution process outlined in chapter #ga of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#d7 if the ,united ,states ,government did not previously fund the development of the intellectual property of the manufacturer or an authorized reseller or distributor1 the ,government would pay a fair and reasonable licensing fee to obtain access4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this section4 7c7 ,limitations ,nothing in this section shall be construed as altering the requirements in section #bdfd and #bdff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hfd4 ,prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain foreign sources 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dhfe4 ,prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries composed of materials from certain foreign sources 7a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbg1 and except as provided by subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire an advanced battery for use at installations of the ,department of ,defense or in systems of the ,department1 or obtain any equipment1 system1 or service that uses covered battery equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system or as critical technology as part of any system1 only if-- 7#a7 more than #ie percent of the electrode active material in each battery cell comprising such advanced battery is composed of materials from sources other than sources that are1 or are in geographic areas that are1 owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction of foreign entities of concern2 7#b7 such advanced battery is not a battery described in section #aed7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec472 and 7#c7 each such battery cell is manufactured without technology licensed from a foreign entity of concern or any subsidiary1 successor1 or affiliate of a foreign entity of concern under a licensing agreement that-- 7,a7 limits the duration of the use of such technology2 or 7,b7 requires-- 7i7 any ownership of the manufacturer of such battery cell by a foreign entity of concern or any subsidiary1 successor1 or affiliate of a foreign entity of concern2 or 7ii7 any partnership or technology transfer between such manufacturer and a foreign entity of concern or any subsidiary1 successor1 or affiliate of a foreign entity of concern4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of a military department may waive subsection 7a7 with respect to an acquisition of an advanced battery if the ,secretary-- 7i7 determines in writing that such acquisition is necessary to the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 implements a strategy to eliminate such necessity4 7,b7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary of a military department may delegate the written determination required under subparagraph 7,a77i7 only as follows3 7i7 ,to the head of a contracting activity for the relevant component for a waiver for a single acquisition program4 7ii7 ,to the senior acquisition executive of a military department for a waiver for multiple programs within such military department4 7iii7 ,to the ,undersecretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment for a waiver for more than one military department4 7,c7 ,contents ,the written determination required under subparagraph 7,a77i7 with respect to a waiver for the acquisition of an advanced battery shall include-- 7i7 the reason such waiver is required2 7ii7 a list of each weapon system or end item for which such advanced battery is being acquired under such waiver2 7iii7 the duration of such wavier2 and 7iv7 a timeline for implementing the strategy described in subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7#b7 ,personal electronics ,subsection 7a7 does not apply with respect to the acquisition of an advanced battery for use in personal electronics1 including cell phones and laptops1 intended for office or administrative purposes4 7#c7 ,testing and evaluation ,subsection 7a7 does not apply with respect to the acquisition of an advanced battery for which testing and evaluation under a program of record of the ,department of ,defense begins prior to ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms advanced battery and foreign entity of concern have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 under section #djbjg7;a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgda7;a774 7#b7 ,the term battery cell means the smallest individual component of a battery capable of converting chemical energy into electrical energy4 7#c7 ,the term electrode active materials means cathode materials1 anode materials1 anode foils1 and other electrochemically active materials including solvents1 additives1 and electrolyte salts that contribute to the electrochemical processes necessary for energy storage in a battery4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,section #dhfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply only with respect to contracts or other agreements entered into after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hfe4 ,prohibition on acquisition of molybdenum from non-allied foreign nations 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhgb7;h77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated and amended by this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 molybdenum4 4 7b7 ,existing contract ,the amendments made by subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hff4 ,requirement to buy disposable food service products from ,american sources2 exceptions 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #hfd of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dhff4 ,requirement to buy disposable food service products from ,american sources2 exceptions 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense may only procure disposable food service products that-- 7#a7 are ,american-made2 7#b7 contain no added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances2 and 7#c7 improve operational readiness 7as defined in section #dcbb of this title74 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that the waiver is in the best interest of the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 submits to the congressional defense committees a written justification for issuing such waiver4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not delegate the authority to issue a waiver under this subsection to an official below the level of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,american-made means1 with respect to a disposable food service product1 that such product is manufactured or produced in the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 by an entity that is incorporated and headquartered in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 substantially all from articles1 materials1 or supplies produced or manufactured in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the term disposable food service products means-- 7,a7 single-use products for serving or transporting ready-to-consume food or beverages2 and 7,b7 excludes-- 7i7 plastic food wrappers or other plastic packaging for food2 and 7ii7 operational rations1 including meals ready-to-eat or unitized group rations4 7#c7 ,the terms perfluoroalkyl substance and polyfluoroalkyl substance have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #bgad of this title4 4 7b7 ,modification of regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to implement the requirements of section #dhff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 #hfg4 ,prohibition on ,department of ,defense contracts with certain foreign-owned online tutoring services ,section #hed of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking the ,people's ,republic of ,china and inserting a country of concern2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,country of concern defined ,in this section1 the term country of concern means any of the following3 7#a7 ,china4 7#b7 ,russia4 7#c7 ,iran4 7#d7 ,north ,korea4 4 #hfh4 ,modifications to certain procurements from certain ,chinese entities 7a7 ,modification of prohibition on ,department of ,defense procurement related to entities identified as ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,prohibition on use of loan or grant funds 7,a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec47 is amended-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a 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 obligate or expend loan or grant funds to procure or obtain goods and services produced or developed by an entity described in paragraph 7#b74 4 7,b7 ,applicability ,the requirements of subparagraph 7,c7 of section #hje7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec471 as added by this paragraph1 shall apply with respect to loan or grant funds obligated or expended on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,expansion of entities covered ,subsection 7a77#b7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 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 any entity for which the ,secretary has submitted a certification to the congressional defense committees for inclusion in this paragraph for national security reasons4 4 7#c7 ,waiver reporting ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an annual report on waivers granted under this subsection1 including the justifications for such waivers4 4 7#d7 ,rulemaking ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to implement the prohibitions in section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec471 as amended by this subsection4 7b7 ,designation of certain biotechnology entities as ,chinese military companies 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update the list maintained by the ,department of ,defense in accordance with section #abfj;,h7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 to include biotechnology entities 7including any subsidiary1 parent1 affiliate1 or successor of such an entity7 engaged in ,,dna and ,,rna assembly1 synthesis1 and manufacturing4 7#b7 ,definitoins ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term ,,dna and ,,rna assembly1 synthesis1 and manufacturing means the chemical or biological production of ,,rna and ,,dna molecules through enzymatic methods or chemical synthesis and involving the construction of longer sequences or entire genomes from smaller ,,dna or ,,rna fragments1 commonly used in medical research1 synthetic biology1 gene therapy1 and vaccine development4 7,b7 ,the term biotechnology entity has the meaning given in section #acab7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca74 7c7 ,modification of prohibition on availability of funds for procurement of certain batteries ,subsection 7b7 of section #aed of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note preceding section #ddfea7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,amperex ,technology ,limited 7also known as ,,atl74 2 and 7#c7 by amending paragraph 7#h7 as redesignated by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g74 #hfi4 ,prohibition on the purchase of photovoltaic modules from foreign entities of concern 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 none of the funds made available by this ,act may be used to acquire a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic cells manufactured by a foreign entity of concern 7as defined in section #iija of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive subsection 7a7 with respect to an acquisition of a photovoltaic module or photovoltaic cell manufactured by for foreign entity of concern if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that a sufficient quantity and satisfactory qualify of such photovoltaic module or photovoltaic cell1 as applicable1 manufactured by entities other than foreign entities of concern is not available as and when needed at ,united ,states market prices2 7#b7 determines that the use of such photovolatic module or photovoltaic cell1 as applicable1 does not pose any risk to national security2 and 7#c7 submits to the appropriate congressional committees a certification of the determinations under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 not later than the date that is #cj days prior to the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense enters into a contract or other agreement for such acquisition4 7c7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to contracts or other agreements for the acquisition of photovoltaic modules or photovoltaic cells directly by the ,department of ,defense that do not involve any third party financing arrangements1 including energy savings contracts and contracts or other agreements involving privatized military housing4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term photovoltaic cell means the smallest semiconductor element of a photovoltaic module that performs the immediate conversion of light into electricity4 7#b7 ,the term photovoltaic module means an end item 7as such term is defined in section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 comprised of connected and laminated photovoltaic cells in an environmentally protected assembly that is suitable to generate electricity when exposed to sunlight4 #hgj4 ,prohibition on computers or printers acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not acquire any computer or printer if the manufacturer1 bidder1 or offeror is a covered ,chinese entity4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to contracts or other agreements entered into1 renewed1 or extended after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term computer-- 7,a7 means an electronic1 magnetic1 optical1 electrochemical1 or other high speed data processing device performing logical1 arithmetic1 or storage functions1 and includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device2 and 7,b7 does not include an automated typewriter or typesetter1 a portable handheld calculator1 or other similar device4 7#b7 ,the term covered ,chinese entity means an entity that the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,national ,intelligence or the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 determines to be an entity owned1 controlled1 directed1 or subcontracted by1 affiliated with1 or otherwise connected to1 the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,the term manufacturer means-- 7,a7 the entity that transforms raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 7,b7 an entity that subcontracts with the entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 for purposes of assisting the entity described in such subparagraph in transforming raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 7,c7 an entity that otherwise directs the entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 to transform raw materials1 miscellaneous parts1 or components into the end item2 or 7,d7 any parent company1 subsidiary1 or affiliate of the entity described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,the term printer-- 7,a7 means desktop printers1 multifunction printer copiers1 and printer and fax combinations taken out of service that may or may not be designed to reside on a work surface2 7,b7 includes devices that use various print technologies1 including laser and ,,led 7electrographic71 ink jet1 dot matrix1 thermal1 and digital sublimation2 7,c7 includes multi-function or all-in-one devices that perform different tasks1 including copying1 scanning1 faxing1 and printing2 7,d7 includes floor-standing printers1 printers with an optional floor stand1 or household printers2 and 7,e7 does not include point-of-sale receipt printers1 calculators with printing capabilities1 label makers1 or non-standalone printers that are embedded into products that are not described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 ,f ,industrial ,base ,matters #hga4 ,modification to demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment ,section #hdb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcda note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 commercial advanced or additive manufacturing facilities for rapid1 distributed production of parts closer to the point of use2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking on the date and all that follows and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj44 #hgb4 ,modification to procurement requirements relating to rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials 7a7 ,modification regarding advanced batteries in disclosures concerning rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials by contractors of department of defense ,section #heg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bgbg2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking permanent magnet and inserting permanent magnet1 or an advanced battery or advanced battery component 7as those terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #djbjg7;a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgda7;a77712 and 7ii7 by striking of the magnet and inserting of the magnet1 the advanced battery1 or the advanced battery component 7as applicable72 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,elements ,a disclosure under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a system described in that paragraph shall include-- 7,a7 if the system includes a permanent magnet1 an identification of the country or countries in which-- 7i7 any rare earth elements and strategic and critical materials used in the magnet were mined2 7ii7 such elements and materials were refined into oxides2 7iii7 such elements and materials were made into metals and alloys2 and 7iv7 the magnet was sintered or bonded and magnetized2 and 7,b7 if the system includes an advanced battery or an advanced battery component1 an identification of the country or countries in which-- 7i7 any strategic and critical materials that are covered minerals used in the battery or component were refined1 processed1 or reprocessed2 7ii7 any strategic and critical materials that are covered minerals and that were manufactured into the battery or component2 and 7iii7 the battery cell1 module1 and pack of the battery or component were manufactured and assembled4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term strategic and critical materials means materials designated as strategic and critical under section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a774 7#b7 ,the term covered minerals means lithium1 nickel1 cobalt1 manganese1 and graphite4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,subsection 7a7 of such section #heg is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking provides the system and inserting provides the system as described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 by striking a senior acquisition executive and inserting a service acquisition executive4 #hgc4 ,applicability of the prohibition on acquiring certain metal products ,section #hdd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting 2 ,applicability after date2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 and shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after1 after take effect on4 #hgd4 ,recycling critical mineral ,section #hdh7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting under the guidance described in paragraph 7#c7 after recycled or reused minerals or metals2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting under the guidance described in paragraph 7#c7 after recycled or reused minerals or metals2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,guidance ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall issue guidance to use the lessons learned from the program of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency for recycling optical-grade germanium used in weapons systems and night vision equipment to expand and scale the use of the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense under the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq47 to recycle1 reuse1 or otherwise recover materials determined to be strategic and critical materials under section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a774 4 #hge4 ,organic small unmanned aircraft system manufacturing capacity 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish in the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium established under section #ahdb a working group1 to be called the ,sky,foundry ,working ,group1 to develop recommendations-- 7#a7 for improving the domestic manufacturing capacity for small unmanned aircraft systems2 and 7#b7 to enable rapid development1 testing1 and scalable manufacturing of small drones4 7b7 ,membership ,the membership of the working group shall include representatives from the ,government1 including representatives from the ,army ,materiel ,command and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 industry1 and academia with expertise in the manufacturing1 engineering1 or testing and evaluation of small ,,uas manufacturing1 including expertise in modular manufacturing processes for small ,,uas1 or commercial best practices and business models for manufacturing small ,,uas4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the working group established under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 identify existing infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense1 including depots and military installations1 that may be modified to operate as an innovation center and production facility for small ,,uas manufacturing that is capable of mass producing small ,,uas2 7#b7 assess how the infrastructure identified under paragraph 7#a7 could be operated using a hybrid business model1 including-- 7,a7 a ,government ,owned1 ,contractor ,operated model2 and 7,b7 a ,government ,owned1 ,government ,operated model2 7#c7 identify additional authorities that could be used to streamline and expedite the establishment of an organic small ,,uas innovation and production facility1 including rapid acquisition authorities that could be used to accelerate contacting1 production1 testing1 and delivery of small ,,uas to the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 identify any changes to policy and procedures of the ,department that are required for the ,department to establish the innovation center and production facility for s,u,a,s manufacturing at an existing depot or military installation2 7#e7 identify any funding required for the sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization of facilities to establish an innovation center and production facility for small ,,uas manufacturing2 and 7#f7 develop and submit to the ,secretary of ,defense recommendations for-- 7,a7 establishing an innovation center and production facility for small ,,uas manufacturing2 7,b7 workforce training to enhance the knowledge and experience of the workforce of the ,department of ,defense in small ,,uas design1 manufacturing1 and testing best practices and procedures2 and 7,c7 expanding the concept of a innovation center and production facility to expand the access of the ,department of ,defense to required products1 including energetics and autonomous systems4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 a summary of the recommendations submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7c77#f72 7#b7 an explanation of the actions taken by the ,secretary to better enable the ,department of ,defense to rapidly develop1 test1 and manufacture small ,,uas2 and 7#c7 the recommendations of the ,secretary to enable the ,department to expand domestic manufacturing capacity for small unmanned aircraft systems and to enable rapid development1 testing1 and scalable manufacturing of small drones1 including any recommendations for any additional relevant statutory authorities4 7e7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirements under this section shall expire on the date that is one year after the date of this ,act4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not be construed as terminating the authority of the ,secretary to continue the operating the working group established under subsection 7a7 after the expiration date established under such paragraph4 7f7 ,preservation of authority ,the establishment or findings of the working group established under subsection 7a7 shall not be construed as restricting1 delaying1 or otherwise limiting the ,secretary of the ,army from exercising any of the authorities of the ,secretary referred to in this section1 including the performance of any action under any authority of the ,secretary that may be the subject of a review by or recommendation of such working group4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term small unmanned aircraft system mean a small unmanned aircraft and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the unmanned aircraft7 that are required for the operator to operate safely and efficiently in the national airspace system4 7#b7 ,the term small unmanned aircraft means an unmanned aircraft weighing less than #ee pounds1 including the weight of anything attached to or carried by the aircraft4 #hgf4 ,protecting ,,ai and cloud competition in defense contracts 7a7 ,cloud1 data infrastructure1 and foundation model procurement requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 when entering into a contract for cloud computing1 data infrastructure1 and artificial intelligence capabilities-- 7#a7 promote security1 resiliency1 and competition in the procurement of such capabilities by requiring the use of competitive procedures under section #cjab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 ensure that the ,government retains exclusive access to and use of all ,government-furnished data2 7#c7 ensure that such competitive procedures-- 7,a7 prioritize appropriate ,government roles in intellectual property1 data rights1 security1 interoperability1 and auditability2 7,b7 incorporate modular open systems approaches 7as defined in section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #ahcc of this ,act77 and technical boundaries2 7,c7 use best practices in streamlined procurement as set forth in the ,federal ,acquisition ,streamlining ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cee7 and section #hjh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf- #bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note72 7,d7 encourages participation by small business concerns 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 and nontraditional defense contractors 7as defined in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 uses all appropriate acquisition authorities1 including authorities under sections #djba and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and commercial solutions opening contracts entered into pursuant to section #cdeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,data training and use protection ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office of the ,department of ,defense1 shall revise the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to ensure that-- 7#a7 ,government-furnished data provided for the development or operation of ,,ai capabilities may not be used by a covered provider to train or improve commercial products without express written authorization from the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 such ,government-furnished data1 when stored on covered provider systems1 is protected and treated in accordance with covered data principles1 or1 to the maximum extent practicable1 under commercial ,,ai terms protective of ,government interests2 7#c7 a service acquisition executive 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 may waive the requirements of this subsection only if-- 7,a7 such waiver is determined to be necessary for national security2 and 7,b7 the ,director is notified of the specific waiver1 the covered provider and a description and the value of the contract to which the waiver applies1 the data subject to the waiver1 and the justification for such waiver4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbg1 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 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on-- 7,a7 competition and innovation among providers of ,,ai technologies or cloud computing capabilities for the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 barriers to the award of a contract with the ,department of ,defense faced by providers of commercial ,,ai technologies and emerging technology companies2 and 7,c7 legislative and administrative recommendations to enhance innovation1 competition1 and secure data practices in ,department of ,defense ,,ai and cloud acquisitions4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the report is made available to the public by-- 7,a7 posting a publicly releasable version of the report on a website of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 upon request1 transmitting the report by other means1 as long as such transmission is at no cost to the ,department4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms artificial intelligence and ,,ai have the meaning given the term artificial intelligence in section #ejjb of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#b7 ,the term cloud computing has the meaning given the term in ,special ,publication #hjj-ade of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 or any successor document4 7#c7 ,the term cloud provider means an entity engaged in the provision1 sale1 or licensing of cloud computing4 7#d7 ,the term covered data principles means-- 7,a7 ,do,d data decrees as described in the memorandum of the ,department of ,defense titled ,creating ,data ,advantage issued ,may #e1 #bjba2 and 7,b7 ,creating ,data ,advantage 7,open ,,dagir7 principles1 as defined by the ,director of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office 7#e7 ,the term covered provider means any cloud provider1 data infrastructure provider1 or artificial provider that has entered into one or more contracts with an aggregate total value of greater than or equal to #ej1jjj1jjj during the period of five fiscal years preceding the fiscal year in which a contract described in subsection 7a7 is entered into4 7#f7 ,the term data infrastructure means the underlying computer1 network1 and software systems that enable the collection1 storage1 processing1 and analysis of data1 including the ability to record1 transmit1 transform1 categorize1 integrate1 and otherwise process data generated by digital data systems4 #hgg4 ,bioindustrial commercialization program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a program to support the expansion of the domestic capacity for bioindustrial manufacturing of critical biomanufactured products at a commercial level through awards to eligible entities for establishing1 upgrading1 and retooling of eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facilities4 7b7 ,awards 7#a7 ,in general ,an entity seeking an award under the program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,competitive awards ,the ,secretary shall make each award under the program to an eligible entity in a competitive manner4 7#c7 ,award criteria ,in selecting eligible entities to receive awards under the program1 the ,secretary shall consider the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the potential of the technology of such eligible entity to improve domestic resilience and protect critical supply chains for critical biomanufactured products4 7,b7 ,how the technology of such eligible entity could help meet the demand for the capabilities required by the next generation of warfighters4 7,c7 ,the ability of the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such eligible entity is seeking such award to be repurposed and the range of products that such eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facilities is capable of producing4 7,d7 ,whether the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such eligible entity is seeking such award supports the goal of wide geographic distribution of bioindustrial manufacturing facility across the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,whether the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such eligible entity is seeking such award is located in geographic proximity to sources of input materials for the production of critical biomanufactured products or areas with established biomanfuacturing capabilities2 and 7,f7 ,such additional considerations that the ,secretary deems appropriate4 7#d7 ,use of award funds ,a recipient of an award under the program may use funds received under such award for the establishment1 upgrading1 or retooling of one or more eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facilities to produce critical biomanufactured products1 including the development of business or technical plans related to such establishment1 upgrading1 or retooling4 7c7 ,oversight ,if the ,secretary establishes the program1 the ,secretary shall establish reporting requirements for recipients of awards under the program which shall include requirements for period reports on the following3 7#a7 ,the progress of the recipient in establishing1 upgrading1 or retooling the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such recipient received such award4 7#b7 ,the estimated timeline and funding requirements for the recipient to begin biomanufacturing at the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the products1 including the critical biomanufactured products1 that are or will be produced at the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,the progress of the recipient in entering into an agreement with the ,department of ,defense or an element thereof to provide critical biomanufactured products1 that are or will be produced at the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph 7#a7 once such eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility begins biomanufacturing4 7d7 ,reports to ,congress 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report on the plan of the ,secretary for allocating amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,defense to fund the program4 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report on the activities under the program1 including-- 7,a7 a list of the awards made under the program as of the date on which the report is submitted1 including1 for each such award-- 7i7 the name of the entity that received the award2 7ii7 the location of the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such entity received the award2 7iii7 the amount of the award1 disaggregated by the initial amount of the award and any additional amounts provided under the award2 7iv7 an explanation of the criteria supporting making the award to such entity1 including a description of any notable technologies of such entity relevant to the award2 7v7 if applicable1 an explanation of the rational for providing additional amounts under the award2 and 7vi7 to the extent practicable1 and explanation of the effects of the award2 7,b7 an identification of amounts available to the ,department of ,defense for making awards under the program as of the date on which the report is submitted and an explanation of any plans for the use of such amounts2 7,c7 an explanation of the communication between the ,secretary and eligible entities seeking an award under the program regarding requirements and timelines for such awards2 and 7,d7 an explanation of how the establishment1 upgrading1 or retooling of the eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility for which awards were made under the program aligns with priorities and needs of the ,department of ,defense and national security4 7e7 ,sunset 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided by paragraph 7#b71 this section shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,extension ,the ,secretary may change the date on which this section terminates to a date that is later than the date on which this section would terminate under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,president determines that the continuation of the program is necessary to meet national economic and national security needs4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term biomanufacturing means the utilization of biological systems to develop new and advance existing products1 tools1 and processes at commercial scale4 7#b7 ,the term critical biomanufactured product means a chemical1 material1 and other product that is manufactured using biomanufacturing and is relevant to the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term eligible bioindustrial manufacturing facility means a bioindustrial manufacturing facility that-- 7,a7 is or1 if not yet established1 will be located in the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is or1 pursuant to an award under the program1 will produce critical biomanufactured products4 7#d7 ,the term eligible entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is a private entity2 7,b7 applied for an award under the program in accordance with subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,c7 meets such other criteria for eligibility for an award under the program as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,the term program means the program established under subsection 7a74 7#f7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 #hgh4 ,common repository for supplier information 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall establish a repository of information commonly required for the initial vetting by the ,department of ,defense of contractors applying to be qualified to supply products or services to the ,department4 7b7 ,coordinated efforts ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy shall develop the repository required under subsection 7a7 in conjunction with or as part of other efforts of an ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense to provide market research1 supply chain resiliency1 cybersecurity1 and secure cloud tools to entities furnishing procurement technical assistance under chapter #chh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and small manufacturers4 7c7 ,cooperative agreement ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy may enter into a public-private partnership or cooperative agreement with one or more contractors of the ,department of ,defense in establishing the repository required by 7a7 if the ,assistant ,secretary determines that such repository-- 7#a7 would reduce duplicative efforts or reduce the time spent by potential suppliers in providing similar information to multiple prime contractors2 or 7#b7 would streamline or reduce the cost of a prime contractor qualifying a supplier for products or services to be provided to the ,department4 #hgi4 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network 7a7 ,working group 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish in the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium established under section #ahdb a working group to support the establishment of the ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network to preserve the military advantage and bolster the defense of the ,united ,states and broaden the domestic industrial base4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify issues with respect to the ,,crmn2 7,b7 develop recommendations for establishment and operation of the ,,crmn1 including recommendations for-- 7i7 resolving the issues identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 incentives to encourage participation in the ,,crmn2 7,c7 submit to the ,secretary the issues identified under subparagraph 7,a7 and the recommendations developed under subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,collaboration ,in carrying out the responsibilities of the working group established under paragraph 7#a71 the working group shall collaborate with relevant entities1 including government1 industry1 and academia4 7b7 ,initial plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the establishment of the ,,crmn program that includes-- 7,a7 a plan to develop a ,,crmn comprised of commercial advanced or adaptive manufacturing capabilities or facilities that can rapidly transition from the production of commercial products for commercial customers to the production of products required by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 an identification of any statutory or regulatory constraints on the establishment or effectiveness of the ,,crmn and recommendations to streamline the establishment of the ,,crmn1 including any changes to existing authorities related to the use of public-private partnerships4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing the plan required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 incorporate the recommendations of the working group established under subsection 7a7 submitted to the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 7c7 ,interim report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on progress of the ,,crmn1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of the benefits a factory-as-a-service model with respect to accelerating the timelines for the establishment of the ,,crmn1 reducing the costs to the ,government of operating the ,,crmn1 minimizing obsolescence of commercial advanced or adaptive manufacturing capabilities or facilities that are part of the ,,crmn1 and enabling the rapid scaling of the ,,crmn2 7#b7 an analysis of improvements in efficiency and cost reduction the ,department of ,defense may achieve without sacrificing performance1 reliability1 qualify1 or safety from the use of advanced or adaptive manufacturing and application value engineering techniques under part #dh of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7#c7 an assessment of potential to improve supply chain resiliency through the acquisition by the ,government of advanced or adaptive manufacturing hardware structures for use by system integrators2 7#d7 an identification of any statutory or regulatory constraints and recommendations to streamline the establishment of the ,,crmn1 including any amendments to exiting authorities for public-private partnerships2 7#e7 an explanation of the progress on developing an incentive structure that would enable the success of the ,,crmn by sufficiently addressing the risk to commercial customers of ,,crmn participants of loss of production if such participants are required to shift production to meet the needs of the ,department2 7#f7 a list of existing programs of the ,department that are delayed or have cost overruns resulting from a lack of components due to shortages of required casting and forging capabilities of manufacturers1 including-- 7,a7 the name of the program or contract2 7,b7 the components that are delayed or contributing to such cost overruns2 and 7,c7 whether such components could be produced through alternative means1 including advanced or adaptive manufacturing2 and 7#g7 a strategy to transition existing production approaches for the programs identified under paragraph 7#f7 to advanced or adaptive manufacturing4 7d7 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network program 7#a7 ,in general ,after the submission of the plan required under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall establish the ,,crmn program under which-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall establish the ,,crmn2 and 7,b7 advanced or adaptive manufacturers participate in the ,,crmn4 7#b7 ,participant requirements ,each participant shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary under which such participant shall1 upon such terms and conditions as agreed to by the ,secretary and the participant1 rapidly transition the production facilities of such participant to begin production of products for the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,solicitation of program participants ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into agreements with one or more advanced or adaptive manufacturers to participate in the ,,crmn under the program4 7#d7 ,participation benefits 7,a7 ,expedited qualification ,the ,secretary shall establish expedited procedures for qualifying participants to be eligible to supply products or services to the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall award funding to participants for-- 7i7 expedited qualification and testing of products manufactured by the participant for use by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 non-recurring engineering costs associated with the conversion of specifications of a traditionally manufactured product into an appropriate format for advanced or adaptive manufacturing4 7e7 ,briefings ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of the establishment of the ,,crmn under the program4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advanced or adaptive manufacturer means a manufacturer that uses advanced or adaptive manufacturing4 7#b7 ,the term advanced or adaptive manufacturing means manufacturing through the use of interconnected1 advanced technologies throughout the design and manufacturing process that enables modular1 adaptable1 and efficient manufacturing1 including software-controlled subtractive manufacturing1 additive manufacturing1 and powder bed fusion manufacturing4 7#c7 ,the term advanced or adaptive manufacturing hardware structure means hardware used in advanced or adaptive manufacturing for the positioning1 mounting1 or bracing of a product in the manufacturing process4 7#d7 ,the term ,,crmn means a network of manufacturers that have entered into an agreement with the ,secretary under which the manufacturer agrees to rapidly transition the manufacturing facilities of such manufacturers that produce commercial products for purchasers other than the ,department of ,defense to the production of products for the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,the term factory-as-a-service means a business model and technological framework that provides access to scalable and flexible manufacturing resources as service1 enables rapid reconfiguration of production lines1 and real-time collaboration across geographically dispersed facilities4 7#f7 ,the term participant means an advanced or adaptive manufacturer that is participating in the ,,crmn under the program4 7#g7 ,the term program means the program established under subsection 7d77#a74 7#h7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7g7 ,confirming amendment ,section #cbdc 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 subsection3 7e7 ,advanced or adaptive manufacturing qualifications ,the head of the agency shall establish a process to streamline qualification of sources who use advanced manufacturing techniques1 including those using a digital adaptive production system4 ,once a source is qualified1 the head of the agency shall not require additional qualification for sources or products produced unless material changes have been made to the manufacturing process4 4 ,g ,small ,business ,matters #hha4 ,department of ,defense contracting goals for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans ,chapter #chg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dijc4 ,small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans3 contracting goals 7a7 ,contracting goals ,in order to increase contracting opportunities for small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans1 the ,secretary shall establish a goal for each fiscal year for participation in ,department contracts 7including subcontracts7 by small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans that is not less than the ,governmentwide goal for that fiscal year for participation by small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans under section #ae7;g77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdd7;g77#a774 7b7 ,sole source contracts for contracts above simplified acquisition threshold ,for purposes of meeting the goals under subsection 7a71 a contracting officer may award a contract to a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans using procedures other than competitive procedures if-- 7#a7 such concern is determined to be a responsible source with respect to performance of such contract2 7#b7 the anticipated award price of the contract 7including options7 will not exceed the amounts established in section #cf7;c77#b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7c77#b772 and 7#c7 in the estimation of the contracting officer1 the contract award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,use of restricted competition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 for purposes of meeting the goals under subsection 7a7 and in accordance with this section1 a contracting officer may award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,eligibility of small business concerns ,a small business concern may be awarded a contract under this section only if the small business concern and the veteran owner of the small business concern are listed in the database described in section #cf7;f77#a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #feg;f7f77#a774 7e7 ,small ,business ,act definitions ,in this section1 the terms small business concern1 small business concern owned and controlled by veterans1 and small business concern owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans have the meanings given1 respectively1 under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 4 #hhb4 ,permanent extension of phase flexibility and inclusion of small business technology transfer program ,section #i7;cc7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;cc77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,during fiscal years #bjab through #bjbe1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7#b7 by inserting or ,,sttr program after ,,sbir program each place it appears4 #hhc4 ,authority to make additional sequential ,phase ,,ii awards under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research program or ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer program 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7 of section #i7;ff7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;ff77#a771 during each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense may award one additional sequential ,phase ,,ii ,,sbir award or one additional sequential ,phase ,,ii ,,sttr award during each such fiscal year to a small business concern that received an additional ,phase ,,ii award under such paragraph 7#a7 for continued work on the project for which the small business concern received such award4 7b7 ,limitations ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 may use not more than #c percent of the funds allocated to the ,,sbir program or ,,sttr program of the ,department1 as applicable2 7#b7 shall minimize1 to the maximum extent possible1 the number of awards made using the authority under this section2 and 7#c7 shall notify the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration of the use of the authority under this section before making an award under this section that includes an explanation of why the ,secretary elected to use the authority under this paragraph instead of seeking a ,phase ,,iii award for such project4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms ,,sbir1 ,,sttr1 and ,phase ,,ii have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch74 #hhd4 ,congressional notification requirements for small business concerns for any significant contract termination ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise section #bdi4gjja of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7or any successor regulation7 to extend the congressional notification requirements for any significant contract termination to include contracts awarded to a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb774 ,h ,other ,matters #hia4 ,special ,operations ,command ,urgent ,innovative ,technologies and ,capabilities ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command shall carry out a pilot program to be known as the ,,ussocom ,urgent ,innovative ,technologies and ,capabilities ,pilot ,program 7in this section referred to as the ,program7 to accelerate the research1 development1 testing1 procurement1 and initial sustainment of innovative technologies and equipment that enhance the operational capabilities of ,special ,operations ,forces to meet emerging mission requirements4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,commander shall-- 7#a7 establish procedures for component special operations units to submit requests to the ,commander for the inclusion of innovative technologies and equipment in the ,program2 and 7#b7 use authorities under section #afg7;e77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out the ,program4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the ,program1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the ,program4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of activities carried out under the ,program along with documentation of planned expenditures4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effect of innovative technologies and equipment included in the ,program on the operational capabilities of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7,c7 ,recommendations for the continuation1 expansion1 or modification of the ,program4 7,d7 ,a description of any challenges encountered and lessons learned4 7,e7 ,a description of any action using established procedures for a reprogramming of funds in an amount greater than the approved amount for such reprogramming1 as established by ,congress1 to carry out the ,program4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out the ,program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hib4 ,inventory of technical data rights for weapon system sustainment 7a7 ,inventory required ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each service acquisition executive shall initiate a process to establish an inventory of the required covered data related to procured covered systems4 ,such inventory shall be made available for use by employees of the ,department of ,defense or depot maintenance support contractors4 7b7 ,review of requirements ,in conducting the inventory required by subsection 7a71 each service acquisition executive shall review requirements for covered data identified during the design1 development1 and procurement of a covered system including1 as applicable-- 7#a7 the planning for sustainment and the development of a life cycle cost estimate for the covered system required by paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#f7 of section #dbea7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the life-cycle sustainment planning required by paragraph 7#aj7 of section #dbeb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#c7 the estimate of requirements for core logistics capabilities required by paragraph 7#aa7 of such section #dbeb7;b72 7#d7 the actions planned to acquire technical data required by paragraph 7#ac7 of such section #dbeb7;b72 7#e7 the assessment of the long-term technical data needs required by subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 of section #cggd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#f7 the acquisition strategy to provide for technical data rights required by subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 of such section #cggd2 7#g7 the assessment and strategy related to inclusion of a priced contract option required by subsection 7b77#b7 of such section #cggd2 7#h7 the assessment and strategy related to the potential for changes in the sustainment plan over the life cycle of the covered system required by subsection 7b77#c7 of such section #cggd2 7#i7 the product support strategy developed by the product support manager under section #dcbd7;b77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#aj7 requirements related to rights in technical data as described in section #cggb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aa7 requirements related to acquisition or licensing of intellectual property required by section #cgia of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as it pertains to the covered system2 7#ab7 the intellectual property management plan for product support required by section #dcbd7;b77#a77;,g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#ac7 the identification of major maintenance and overhaul requirements that will be required during the life cycle of the covered system required by section #dcbd7;b77#a77;,j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,identification and assessment ,after completing the inventory required by subsection 7a71 the service acquisition executive shall publish an assessment of covered data related to procured covered systems4 ,in conducting this assessment1 the service acquisition executive shall1 for each requirement identified in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 confirm that the service acquisition executive has1 or has access to1 the covered data described in the requirement2 7#b7 describe the physical or electronic storage location of the covered data that is in the possession of the service acquisition executive concerned1 or the method of access to the covered data1 as applicable2 and 7#c7 describe the category of rights1 including customized commercial licenses or specially negotiated licenses1 associated with the covered data4 7d7 ,identification of insufficiency ,based on the review of requirements in subsection 7b7 and the assessment required by subsection 7c71 the service acquisition executive shall specifically identify any insufficiency in the possession of1 or access to1 covered data that negatively affects the ability of a ,secretary of a military department to effectively operate the procured covered system and maintain it in a cost-effective manner4 7e7 ,cost estimate ,for each procured covered system1 the service acquisition executive shall-- 7#a7 work with any contractor for such procured covered system to-- 7,a7 determine the best approach to remedy an insufficiency identified pursuant to subsection 7d7 in the most cost-effective manner practicable2 and 7,b7 develop a cost estimate associated such remedy2 and 7#b7 provide to the ,secretary of ,defense and chiefs of the ,armed ,forces the cost estimate described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and a recommended plan of action1 including the funding required to provide such remedy4 7f7 ,quarterly updates to congress ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 and every #ij days thereafter until the inventory required by subsection 7a7 is complete1 each service acquisition executive shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 progress made toward completing the inventory2 7#b7 a summary of findings from the inventory2 7#c7 efforts to remedy an insufficiency in covered data1 including a summary of actions to fund such remedy2 7#d7 a description of the method used in negotiating with any relevant contractor to access covered data1 including use of customized commercial licenses or specially negotiated licenses1 associated with the covered data2 and 7#e7 any lessons learned to plan for and acquire covered data related to procured covered systems4 7g7 ,advice and assistance ,the cadre of intellectual property experts established under section #agjg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall provide advice1 assistance1 and resources to a service acquisition executive in conducting an inventory required by this section4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,the term service acquisition executive has the meaning given in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered system means-- 7,a7 a major defense acquisition program as defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid prototyping or rapid fielding acquisition pathway under section #cfjb of such title that is estimated by the ,secretary of ,defense to require an eventual total expenditure described in section #dbja7;a77#b7 of such title4 7#c7 ,the term covered data means technical data and computer software4 7#d7 ,the term depot maintenance support contractor means a contractor performing a contract under the direction and control of the ,secretary of ,defense in support of depot-level maintenance and repair 7as defined in section #bdfj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#e7 ,the term procured covered system means a covered system for which the ,secretary of ,defense has taken delivery of1 has access to1 or has negotiated terms to enable guaranteed access or delivery at a future date1 for use by employees of the ,department of ,defense or depot maintenance support contractors4 #hic4 ,establishing biobased product merit guidance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall develop and make public available guidance for private entities on how such entities can effectively prove that a biobased product of such entity provides capabilities meeting the requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an analysis of the process of the ,department of ,defense for developing requirements to determine if such processes intentionally or unintentionally exclude biobased products4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the analysis conducted under paragraph 7#a7 and1 if ,comptroller ,general determines through such analysis that the processes described in such paragraph exclude biobased products1 containing recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general to reduce such exclusion4 7c7 ,biobased product defined ,in this section1 the term biobased product means a product manufactured1 produced1 or developed through the application living organisms to alter living or non-living materials4 #hid4 ,comptroller ,general assessment of competitive effects of mergers and acquisitions of defense contractors ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an assessment and submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the competitive effects of mergers and acquisitions of defense contractors during the ten-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act that includes-- 7#a7 the effectiveness of any remedy relating to a merger or acquisition of defense contractors on defense industry competition and defense industrial base sustainability2 7#b7 the effectiveness of information sharing between the ,attorney ,general1 the ,federal ,trade ,commission1 and the ,secretary of ,defense in the merger and acquisition review process2 7#c7 an analysis of the processes used by the ,secretary of ,defense for measuring the effect of vertical integration of defense contractors on competition1 including data collection and the ability to access information from defense contractors that are parties to the merger or acquisition to assess anticompetitive practices among defense contractors2 and 7#d7 implementation of previous recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,defense ,science ,board to enhance competition among defense contractors4 ,,ix ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,prohibition of diversity1 equity1 and inclusion programs of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,repeal of reporting requirements on diversity and inclusion ,section #aac of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by striking clause 7vii72 and 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7viii71 7ix71 and 7x7 as clauses 7vii71 7viii71 and 7ix71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7l7 and 7m7 and by redesignating subsections 7n7 and 7o7 as subsections 7l7 and 7m71 respectively4 7b7 ,repeal of chief diversity officer ,section #adg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7c7 ,repeal of program on diversity in military leadership ,section #fef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7d7 ,prohibited diversity1 equity1 and inclusion practices 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not-- 7,a7 maintain an office relating to diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 or accessibility or any substantially similar office2 7,b7 maintain or employ a chief diversity officer or a substantially similar officer2 7,c7 develop1 implement1 distribute1 or publish-- 7i7 plans1 strategic plans1 reports1 or surveys relating to diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 and accessibility2 7ii7 action plans1 reports1 or surveys relating to equity or substantially similar plans1 reports1 or surveys2 7,d7 develop1 implement1 or maintain an employee resource group or an affinity group based on race1 color1 ethnicity1 religion1 national origin1 sexual orientation1 or gender identity2 7,e7 develop1 implement1 or maintain an agency equity team or a substantially similar team2 7,f7 develop1 implement1 distribute1 publish1 establish1 or purchase-- 7i7 a training course relating to-- 7,i7 diversity2 7,,ii7 equity2 7,,iii7 inclusion2 7,,iv7 a critical theory relating to race1 gender1 or otherwise2 or 7,v7 intersectionality2 or 7ii7 a training course substantiality similar to a training course described in clause 7i72 7,g7 develop1 implement1 or maintain a diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 and accessibility data dashboard or a substantially similar data dashboard2 or 7,h7 maintain or employ a position relating to diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 or accessibility4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 shall be construed to prevent the ,secretary of ,defense from maintaining or operating-- 7,a7 ,equal ,employment ,opportunity offices as historically organized and operated within the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 an office enforcing the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq47 or similar programs or offices as historically organized and operated within the ,department of ,defense4 #ijb4 ,modification to authorities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering ,section #acc;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 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 following new paragraphs3 7#d7 having the authority to direct the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of other elements of the ,department with regard to matters for which the ,under ,secretary has responsibility2 and 7#e7 conducting developmental prototyping1 designing and executing experiments of prototypes in the field to demonstrate operational relevance to address joint force capability gaps1 and encouraging and supporting the rapid transition of technology from the research and development phase into operational use within the ,department4 4 #ijc4 ,modification to authorities of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,section #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ahja of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 coordinate with operational test and evaluation organizations of the armed forces to review their service-approved test and evaluation master plans4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7k71 by inserting 1 and shall not be subject to any limitation that does not allow for sufficient staffing to fulfill the duties and responsibilities assigned by this section before the period at the end2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 7#a7 ,the ,director may enter into contracts with one or more federally funded research and development centers pursuant to which personnel of such centers may assist the ,director with program oversight1 including through-- 7,a7 test planning1 preparation and monitoring2 7,b7 data collection2 7,c7 data analysis2 7,d7 drafting and reviewing test reports2 7,e7 providing technical expertise and support to program offices2 and 7,f7 performing such other duties as the ,director determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,director has sufficient funding to enter into the contracts for which authorization is provided under paragraph 7#a74 4 #ijd4 ,additional authorities for the ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,section #adi7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,,vi71 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,director2 7#b7 by amending clause 7ii7 of paragraph 7#e77;,a7 to read as follows3 7ii7 ,the ,department of ,defense ,credit ,program ,account shall be credited with amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations and fees and payments received under paragraph 7#f74 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 7,a7 ,the ,director may charge and collect fees and collect payments to reimburse costs incurred by the ,office in connection with an application for1 or as a condition of an eligible entity receiving or restructuring1 capital assistance under this subsection4 ,the ,director may set the fees at a level that the ,director considers appropriate4 ,fees and payments received under this paragraph shall be credited to the ,department of ,defense ,credit ,program ,account to remain available until expended for costs and expenditures as provided under clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 of paragraph 7#e77;,b74 7,b7 7i7 ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 no fees or payments may be received pursuant to the authority provided under subparagraph 7,a7 as of the date specified in paragraph 7#aa74 7ii7 ,with respect to loan and loan guarantees for which an obligation was incurred prior to the expiration date in paragraph 7#aa71 the ,director may continue to charge and collect fees and cost reimbursements in connection with such loan and loan guarantee assets until fully collected4 4 #ije4 ,further modifications to capital assistance program of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ijd1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting or equity investment after direct loan2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i71 by amending item 7bb7 to read as follows3 7bb7 ,the ,director may waive the requirement under item 7aa7 with respect to an investment if-- 7,,aa7 the investment is determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director1 to be vital to the national security of the ,united ,states2 or 7,,bb7 in the case of a convertible debt instrument1 the ,director believes the total return on investment of such convertible debt instrument will exceed the total return on investment of a loan with an interest rate at the yield on marketable securities of a similar maturity to the maturity of the loan on the date of execution of the loan agreement4 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 7i7 ,the ,director may1 as a minority investor1 support an eligible investment selected pursuant to subsection 7d7 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 financial interests 7including equity and quasi-equity securities 7such as warrants77 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 7ii7 ,the ,director may seek to sell and liquidate any support for an eligible investment provided under subparagraph 7,a77i7 commensurate with other similar investors in the eligible investment and taking into consideration the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 7,a7 ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a ,department of ,defense ,equity ,program ,account to hold equity instruments obtained under this subsection4 7,b7 ,in addition to equity instruments described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,equity ,program ,account shall consist of amounts appropriated to carry out this subsection4 2 and 7,d7 by amending paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#aj7 ,the ,director shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after any capital assistance is provided under this subsection4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the authority of the ,director to make equity investments under this subsection shall expire on ,october #a1 #bjbh4 ,any equity investments made under this subsection that are outstanding as of such date shall continue to be subject to the terms1 conditions1 and other requirements of this subsection4 4 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the term capital assistance means a loan1 loan guarantee1 convertible debt instrument1 equity security1 quasi-equity security 7such as a warrant71 or technical assistance4 4 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iaa4 ,membership of ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff 7a7 ,membership on the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,section #aea7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,appointment of ,chairman2 grade and rank ,section #aeb of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 by striking or the ,chief of ,space ,operations and inserting the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 or the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,navy and inserting ,navy or ,coast ,guard4 7c7 ,vice ,chairman ,section #aed7;f7 of such title is amended by striking ,navy and inserting ,navy or ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,inclusion on the ,joint ,staff ,section #aee7;a7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 7other than the ,coast ,guard72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 the ,coast ,guard4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,secretary of the military department having jurisdiction over that armed force and inserting ,secretary concerned4 7e7 ,duties as member of ,joint ,staff ,section #cjb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president may and inserting the following3 7a7 ,the ,president may 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 7#a7 ,the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall also perform the duties prescribed for the ,commandant as a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff under section #aea of title #aj4 7#b7 ,to the extent that such action does not impair the independence of the ,commandant in the performance of the ,commandant's duties as a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commandant shall inform the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating regarding military advice rendered by members of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on matters affecting such department4 7#c7 ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,commandant shall keep the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating fully informed of significant military operations affecting the duties and responsibilities of such ,secretary4 4 #iab4 ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aii4 ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of ,defense a joint activity to be known as the ,joint ,counter-,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office 7referred to in this section as the ,office74 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,there is a ,director of the ,office 7referred to in this section as the ,director7 who shall be appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense from among personnel of the ,department of ,defense who are-- 7,a7 general or flag officers of the covered armed forces2 or 7,b7 members of the ,senior ,executive ,service4 7#b7 ,the ,director shall report directly to ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and shall serve as the principal advisor to the ,deputy ,secretary and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff on counter-small unmanned aircraft system matters4 7c7 ,organization ,the ,office shall-- 7#a7 be designated as a jointly manned activity2 and 7#b7 shall consist of such other subordinate organizational elements as the ,director determines appropriate1 subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the ,office shall do the following3 7#a7 ,lead1 advocate1 coordinate1 and focus all ,department of ,defense actions in support of efforts of the combatant commands and the covered armed forces to defeat small unmanned aircraft systems 7referred to in this section as s,u,a,s7 as weapons of strategic influence4 7#b7 ,integrate all counter-s,u,a,s solutions throughout the ,department of ,defense1 seeking interagency assistance as necessary4 7#c7 ,identify innovative near-term 7executable within a #e year timeframe7 counter-s,u,a,s solutions4 7#d7 ,coordinate with other components of the ,department of ,defense to carry out ongoing mid-term 7covering a #e-aj year timeframe7 research and development initiatives and long-term 7covering a timeframe exceeding #aj years7 science and technology efforts that could help address the counter-s,u,a,s threat4 7#e7 ,coordinate efforts of the ,department of ,defense to identify1 assess1 and disrupt adversarial unmanned aircraft system supply chains and financial threat networks that support such supply chains4 7#f7 ,coordinate with the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 or any successor entity serving as the lead synchronizer for homeland counter small unmanned aircraft systems1 to develop and deploy counter-s,u,a,s capabilities for homeland defense4 7#g7 ,develop and share counter-s,u,a,s training tools1 expertise1 and tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for components of the ,department of ,defense that address needs of the joint force1 deploying forces1 installation defense within and outside the ,united ,states1 and other relevant scenarios4 7#h7 ,coordinate efforts across the ,department of ,defense to develop1 test1 evaluate1 and procure counter-s,u,a,s kinetic and non-kinetic defeat capabilities1 including-- 7,a7 systems to sense1 identify1 track1 and defeat small unmanned aircraft systems1 both kinetically and non-kinetically2 7,b7 command and control systems2 and 7,c7 such other capabilities the ,director determines appropriate4 7#i7 ,carry out the counter-s,u,a,s validation and acquisition responsibilities described in subsections 7e7 and 7f74 7#aj7 ,develop and regularly update a counter-s,u,a,s strategic plan in accordance with subsection 7g74 7#aa7 ,carry out such other activities relating to counter-s,u,a,s as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7e7 ,approval and validation of counter-s,u,a,s systems 7#a7 ,the ,office shall serve as the entity within the ,department of ,defense with primary responsibility for the validation and approval of counter-s,u,a,s systems for procurement and use by the ,department4 7#b7 ,in coordination with other components of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,director shall develop1 maintain1 and regularly update a list of counter-s,u,a,s systems that are validated and approved for procurement and use by the ,department as described in paragraph 7#a74 ,the ,director shall ensure that each counter-s,u,a,s system on the list has been vetted by the ,office and has proven to be effective for use by the ,department in countering s,u,a,s4 7#c7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 no component of the ,department of ,defense may procure a counter-s,u,a,s system unless such system-- 7,a7 has been validated and approved by the ,office under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 is included on the list maintained under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned 7in the case of a procurement by a military department7 or the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment 7in the case of a procurement not under the authority of a service acquisition executive7 may waive the restriction under paragraph 7#c71 on a case-by-case basis1 by submitting to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 notice of the intent to issue such a waiver2 and 7,b7 an explanation of the reasons for issuing the waiver4 7f7 ,acquisition oversight division ,the ,director shall establish and maintain an acquisition oversight division within the ,office4 ,the acquisition oversight division shall-- 7#a7 include acquisition professionals from relevant ,program ,executive ,offices within each covered armed force2 7#b7 support and facilitate efforts of the covered armed forces-- 7,a7 to budget and plan for the integration and sustainment of counter-s,u,a,s capabilities that are approved and validated by the ,office under subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 to efficiently and effectively transition such capabilities into operational use2 and 7#c7 have such other duties and responsibilities as the ,director determines appropriate4 7g7 ,counter-s,u,a,s strategic plan 7#a7 ,the ,director shall coordinate with relevant components of the ,department of ,defense1 to develop1 publish1 and regularly update a strategic plan for the counter-s,u,a,s activities of the ,department1 which shall include-- 7,a7 measures to coordinate the various counter-s,u,a,s efforts of the ,department to ensure cohesion among such efforts2 7,b7 guidance for counter-s,u,a,s related investment and manpower decisions across the ,department1 including necessary science and technology investments2 and 7,c7 performance measures1 goals1 and lines of effort required to achieve the strategic objectives of the plan4 7#b7 ,not later than #abj days after the date on which the ,office commences operations1 the ,director shall complete and submit to the congressional defense committees the initial strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,not less frequently than once every two years after completion of the initial strategic plan under paragraph 7#b71 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 update the plan2 and 7,b7 submit the updated plan to the congressional defense committees4 7#d7 ,following completion of each version of the strategic plan under this subsection1 each commander of a geographic combatant command shall develop an implementation plan to guide the combatant command overseen by that commander in achieving the vision1 mission1 goals1 and performance measures of the strategic plan4 7h7 ,annual reports ,on an annual basis1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the activities of the ,office over the period covered by the report1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the progress of the ,office in carrying out the requirements of this section2 and 7,b7 the metrics used to measure such progress2 and 7#b7 a summary of the expenditures made by the ,office in the period covered by the report for counter-s,u,a,s related research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 procurement1 and sustainment activities4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term counter-s,u,a,s system means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling1 disrupting1 or seizing control of a small unmanned aircraft or small unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,the term covered armed forces means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 7#c7 ,the terms small unmanned aircraft1 unmanned aircraft1 and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja of title #di4 4 7b7 ,strategy and funding plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a strategy to ensure the ,joint ,counter-,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office has the funding and other resources necessary to execute its responsibilities1 as required under section #aii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by subsection 7a772 and 7#b7 a plan for funding the ,office across the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as of the date of the report74 #iac4 ,authority to establish regional outreach centers for the ,defense ,innovation ,unit ,section #dabg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,regional outreach centers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director may establish and maintain regional offices of the ,unit at locations within and outside the ,united ,states for purposes of conducting outreach to and streamlining interactions between the ,unit and the private sector1 academia1 and other mission partners4 7#b7 ,selection criteria and other guidance ,in the event the ,director exercises the authority to establish and maintain regional offices under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 develop a strategy and criteria for the selection of locations for such offices2 7,b7 issue any rules1 regulations1 policies1 or guidance necessary for the operation of such offices2 and 7,c7 make the information described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,defense4 4 #iad4 ,oversight of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to carry out an action described in subsection 7b7 until a period of #ij days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the certification and all other information required under subsection 7c7 with respect to such action4 7b7 ,actions described ,the actions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,modifying or combining the responsibilities of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 as set forth in chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with those of any other commander designated under such authority4 7#b7 ,appointing an officer in a grade below ,o-#aj to serve as the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command4 7#c7 ,reducing the total number of personnel assigned to the ,united ,states ,africa ,command by a number that is greater than #ae percent of such total number so assigned as of ,june #a1 #bjbe4 7#d7 ,divesting1 consolidating1 or otherwise returning to a host country any sites included in the real property inventory of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command as of ,june #a1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,certification and other information required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the following with respect to any action described in subsection 7b7 that is proposed to be taken by the ,secretary3 7#a7 ,a certification that1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 the action is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states and will be undertaken only after appropriate consultations with ,african1 ,european1 and other international partners on shared security objectives in ,africa and its surrounding waters4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the impact of such action on-- 7,a7 the security of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the threat of transnational terrorism in or emanating from ,africa1 especially groups with the capability or intent to attack the ,united ,states homeland or ,united ,states citizens1 interests1 or allies or partners2 7,c7 the opportunities available to the ,people's ,republic of ,china to pursue their strategic objectives on the ,african continent and surrounding areas1 including their pursuit of additional military ports and bases to threaten the ,atlantic ,ocean and impact homeland defense2 7,d7 the military activities of the ,russian ,federation and ,russian-sponsored private military companies on the ,african continent and in surrounding areas2 7,e7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute supporting operations for campaign plans against adversaries deemed a priority in the ,national ,defense ,strategy2 7,f7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency and other operational plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including in support of operations and crisis response and other operations2 7,g7 the ability of the ,united ,states to maintain access in ,africa and its surrounding waters1 including to protect the freedom of navigation2 7,h7 military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability1 security cooperation1 and joint activities with ,african allies and partners2 7,i7 ,united ,states deterrence of potential threats from the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,j7 ,united ,states deterrence and defense posture in the ,african theater and the homeland4 7#c7 ,a detailed analysis of the costs for relocation of personnel1 equipment1 and associated infrastructure4 7#d7 ,a description of consultations regarding such action with each relevant ally or partner including those on the ,african continent1 in the ,middle ,east1 and in ,europe4 7#e7 ,independent risk assessments prepared by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and any other combatant commander that may be affected by such action1 of-- 7,a7 the impact of such action on the security of the ,united ,states and the ability of the ,armed ,forces to defend the homeland forward2 7,b7 the impact of such action on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute campaign and contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including in support of operations outside the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 and 7,c7 the impact of such action on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability and joint activities with regional allies and partners4 7d7 ,consultation ,in preparing the certification and other information required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,africa ,command and the commander of any other geographic combatant command expected to be affected by an action described in subsection 7b74 7e7 ,form 7#a7 ,certification ,the certification required by subsection 7c77#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7#b7 ,other information ,the information described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 of subsection 7c7 may be submitted in classified form4 7#c7 ,special rule for independent risk assessments ,each independent risk assessment required by subsection 7c77#e7 shall be submitted in unaltered format4 #iae4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,army pending submittal of plan on the proposed integration of the ,joint ,munitions ,command and the ,army ,sustainment ,command 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,army may be obligated or expended to restructure the ,joint ,munitions ,command and the ,army ,sustainment ,command 7referred to in this section collectively as the ,commands7 until the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the proposed plan of the ,secretary to integrate the ,commands4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed comparison of the old organizational structures of the ,commands compared with the proposed new integration construct for such organizational structures1 including any changes to reporting chains1 leadership roles1 and workforce4 7#b7 ,the planned timeline for implementation of such integration4 7#c7 ,any plans for changing the numbers1 duty locations1 or responsibilities of personnel under the ,commands4 7#d7 ,a mission justification for the proposed integration4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the short-term and long-term impacts of the proposed integration on the readiness of the ,army and the ,department of ,defense to conduct the missions of the ,commands and the plan of the ,army for mitigating those impacts4 #iaf4 ,limitation on authority to reduce in rank the billets of the commanding officers of certain military installations of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not reduce the rank of the billet of the commanding officer of a military installation1 described in subsection 7b71 below ,o-#g1 until #ij days after such ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,military installation described ,a military installation described in this subsection-- 7#a7 is the home station of more than one wing of the ,air ,force1 regardless of component2 7#b7 is a training site for pilots of an armed force of an ally or partner country2 and 7#c7 contains a national test and training range4 7c7 ,report ,a report described in this subsection shall include an explanation of how the ,secretary decided to make a reduction described in subsection 7a71 taking into consideration-- 7#a7 cost1 workload1 and workforce requirements2 and 7#b7 operational effect4 #iag4 ,determination of lead organization responsible for approval and validation of certain unmanned aircraft systems and components 7a7 ,determination required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall determine-- 7#a7 whether the ,defense ,innovation ,unit should continue to be the organization within the ,department of ,defense with primary responsibility for the execution of the ,blue ,,uas ,cleared ,list and the ,blue ,,uas ,framework 7collectively referred to in this section as the ,blue ,,uas ,initiatives72 or 7#b7 whether another organization within the ,department should assume primary responsibility for executing the ,blue ,,uas ,initiatives4 7b7 ,additional requirements ,in making the determination required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct a thorough analysis of the ,blue ,,uas ,initiatives as executed by the ,defense ,innovation ,unit at the time of the determination2 7#b7 assess whether the ,unit1 as of the time of the determination1 has adequate resources and capabilities 7including personnel1 funding1 and authorities7 to effectively scale and execute the ,initiatives across the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#c7 identify one or more other organizations within the ,department of ,defense that could more effectively scale and execute the ,initiatives across the ,department4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the ,secretary's final determination under subsection 7a72 7#b7 7,a7 in the event the ,secretary determines that the ,defense ,innovation ,unit should continue to have primary responsibility for the ,blue ,,uas ,initiatives as described in subsection 7a77#a71 a strategy for providing the ,unit with any additional resources 7including funding1 personnel1 and authorities7 needed for the ,unit to effectively execute and scale the ,initiatives across the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 in the event the ,secretary determines that another organization within the ,department should assume primary responsibility administering and executing the ,initiatives as described in subsection 7a77#b71 a plan with milestones for transferring the ,initiatives 7including all associated funding1 personnel1 and authorities7 from the ,unit to such other organization2 and 7#c7 a strategy for decreasing unit costs for platforms under the ,initiatives1 including-- 7,a7 benchmarks to assess progress in reducing the cost of secure unmanned aircraft system end products2 and 7,b7 a timeline for meeting such cost reduction goals4 7d7 ,implementation ,following the submittal of the report required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence implementation of the resourcing strategy described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 or the transfer plan described in subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 7as the case may be74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,blue ,,uas ,cleared ,list means the initiative executed by the ,defense ,innovation ,unit 7as of the date of the enactment of this ,act7 pursuant to which the ,unit maintains a list of approved small unmanned aircraft systems that-- 7,a7 are validated as cyber-secure and safe to fly2 and 7,b7 comply with applicable requirements of-- 7i7 section #hdh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhga note72 7ii7 section #hag7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhga note72 and 7iii7 the ,american ,security ,drone ,act of #bjbc 7subtitle ,b of title ,,xviii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cija774 7#b7 ,the term ,blue ,,uas ,framework means the initiative executed by the ,defense ,innovation ,unit 7as of the date of the enactment of this ,act7 pursuant to which the ,unit validates unmanned aircraft system components1 subcomponents1 modules1 and software for use by the ,department of ,defense4 #iah4 ,department of ,defense advisory subcommittee to review technologies1 processes1 and investment related to combined joint all-domain command and control 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a subcommittee 7referred to in this section as the ,subcommittee7 under the board of advisors established pursuant to section #bcc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 to review technologies to achieve combined joint all-domain command and control4 7b7 ,members ,the ,subcommittee shall consist of a subset of the members of the board of advisors described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,areas of review ,the ,subcommittee may review3 7#a7 ,processes for integrating joint effects chains to support priority operational challenges4 7#b7 ,data architectures1 including potential roles for artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies4 7#c7 ,methods for achieving a platform-agnostic joint common operating picture through data accessibility1 interoperability1 and integration into combatant command workflows1 to assist the incorporation of commercial communications technologies4 7#d7 ,networking technologies1 including potential roles for artificial intelligence and machine learning4 7#e7 ,enterprise and edge cloud technologies4 7#f7 ,interoperability technologies1 including software programs like the ,system-of-,systems ,technology ,integration ,tool ,chain for ,heterogeneous ,electronic ,systems 7commonly referred to as ,,stitches74 7#g7 ,interoperability technologies to integrate vehicles out of the ,replicator project with relevant battle networks4 7#h7 ,any other matters determined relevant by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,termination ,the ,subcommittee shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 ,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 #bjbf 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 ,responsibilities of ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 ,section #ace7;c77#c77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 and defense business systems that affect the auditability of financial statements after accounting4 #ajjc4 ,additional elements for ,department of ,defense ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan and report 7a7 ,additional elements for plan ,subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 of section #bdj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7vi7 meeting resource requirements1 including personnel1 training1 and information technology infrastructure2 and 7vii7 identifying long-range goals and measurable objectives1 including audit cycle timelines1 control testing frequency1 and independent third-party validation benchmarks4 4 7b7 ,additional elements for report ,subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7ix7 ,a description of progress made with respect to audit-related system modernization efforts1 including rationalization of business systems4 7x7 ,the number and scope of automated processes implemented1 including reconciliation1 inventory validation1 and internal controls4 4 #ajjd4 ,consolidation of reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense financial improvement and audit remediation plan 7a7 ,financial improvement and audit remediation plan ,section #bdj;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ajjc7;b71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7ix7 ,a detailed estimate of the funding required for the next fiscal year to procure1 obtain1 or otherwise implement each process1 system1 and technology identified to address the corrective action plan or plans of each department1 agency1 component1 or element of the ,department of ,defense1 and the corrective action plan of the ,department as a whole1 for purposes of this chapter during such fiscal year4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 ,the ,january #ca briefing under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a ranking of all of the military departments and ,defense ,agencies in order of how advanced each is in achieving auditable financial statements1 as required by law4 2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,annual report by bottom quartile ,not later than ,june #cj of each year1 the head of each military department and ,defense ,agency that was ranked in the bottom quartile of the report submitted under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 for that year shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following information for that military department or ,defense ,agency3 7,a7 ,a description of the material weaknesses of the military department or ,defense ,agency4 7,b7 ,the underlying causes of such weaknesses4 7,c7 ,a plan for remediating such weaknesses4 7,d7 ,the total number of open audit notices of findings and recommendations 7in this paragraph referred to as ,n,f,rs7 for the most recently concluded fiscal year and the preceding two fiscal years1 where applicable4 7,e7 ,the number of repeat or reissued ,n,f,rs from the most recently concluded fiscal year4 7,f7 ,the number of ,n,f,rs that were previously forecasted to be closed during the most recently concluded fiscal year that remain open4 7,g7 ,the number of closed ,n,f,rs during the current fiscal year and prior fiscal years4 7,h7 ,the number of material weaknesses that were validated by external auditors as fully resolved or downgraded during the current fiscal year relative to prior fiscal years4 7,i7 ,a breakdown1 by fiscal year1 of which open ,n,f,rs are forecasted to be closed4 7,j7 ,explanations for any unfavorable trends in the information included under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i74 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c7 of this subsection1 by striking the critical capabilities described in the ,department of ,defense report titled ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,readiness 7,,fiar7 ,plan ,status ,report and dated ,may #bjaf and inserting the financial statement audit priorities designated by the ,secretary of ,defense for the fiscal year in which the report is submitted4 7b7 ,annual reports on funding for corrective action plans ,section #ajji 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 subsection 7c74 7c7 ,annual report on auditable financial statements ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #bdj;h4 #ajje4 ,concurrent reporting date for annual update to ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan and ,department of ,defense annual financial statements ,section #bdj;g7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,annual report ,on the same date as the date of the submission of the audited financial statements of the ,department of ,defense required pursuant to section #bdj;a of this title each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an updated annual report on the ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan under subsection 7a74 4 #ajjf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of ,office of ,secretary of ,defense until completion of certain audit requirements 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf 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 earlier of the following3 7#a7 ,the first date on which at least eleven covered reporting entities have received an unmodified audit opinion with respect to the financial statements of that entity undergoing audit for the preceding fiscal year4 7#b7 ,the date on which a ,department of ,defense-wide material weakness identified in the annual report on the implementation of the ,financial ,improvement and ,audit ,remediation ,plan required under section #bdj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbd1 is closed or otherwise resolved in a manner other than through consolidation4 7b7 ,covered reporting entity defined ,in this section1 the term covered reporting entity has the meaning given the term government-wide reporting entity in the document of the ,federal ,accounting ,standards ,advisory ,board titled ,statement of ,federal ,financial ,accounting ,standards #dg3 ,reporting ,entity and issued ,december #cj1 #bjad1 or such successor document4 #ajjg4 ,reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aai-ba 7a7 ,annual reports ,at the time of the submittal to ,congress of the budget of the ,president for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjbi pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the following with respect to amounts made available by title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aai-ba3 7#a7 ,proposed allocations by account and by program1 project1 or activity1 with detailed justifications4 7#b7 ,p-#a and ,r-#a budget justification documents1 which shall identify the allocation of funds by program1 project1 and activity4 7#c7 ,budget justification documents1 to be known as ,m-#a and ,o-#a1 which shall identify the allocation of funds by budget activity1 activity group1 and sub-activity group4 7b7 ,quarterly reports ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate quarterly reports on the status of balances of projects and activities funded using amounts described in subsection 7a71 including all uncommitted1 committed1 and unobligated funds4 ,b ,naval ,vessels #ajaa4 ,inclusion of certain design information in annual naval vessel construction plans ,section #bca7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,h7 through 7,j7 as subparagraphs 7,i7 through 7,k71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,if #ej percent or more of the vessels in the naval vessel force provided for under the naval vessel construction plan are to be designed by one or more foreign firms 7as such term is defined in section #dheb7;d7 of this title7-- 7i7 an identification of each such foreign firm2 and 7ii7 a description of the benefit to the ,united ,states ,government of including in such force the naval vessels so designed4 4 #ajab4 ,limitation on use of funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund to purchase certain used foreign constructed vessels 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 7other than an excluded vessel7 after any used vessel2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 7other than an excluded vessel7 after a used vessel2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 ,the ,secretary may only use the authority under this paragraph to purchase more than #aj foreign-constructed vessels if1 for each such vessel so purchased after the tenth vessel1 the ,secretary purchases two vessels under paragraph 7#d74 4 7iv7 in subsection 7,d71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting this paragraph2 7v7 by striking subparagraph 7,e7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph 7#d73 7#d7 ,a vessel purchased under this paragraph is a vessel-- 7,a7 purchased using funds in the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund 7,b7 constructed in a ship yard located in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 the construction of which is managed by a commercial vessel construction manager4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,the term excluded vessel means a vessel that was-- 7,a7 constructed or substantially modified by an entity located in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,b7 constructed by a ,chinese military company1 as such term is defined in section #abfj;,h7d77#a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,section #bbah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a77;,d71 by striking section #aa of the ,merchant ,ship ,sales ,act of #aidf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ddje7 and inserting section #egajj of title #df2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking section #adbd7;b7 of ,public ,law #aja-eaj 7#ajd ,stat4 #afhc7 and inserting section #adbd7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hffa note7 2 7#c7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking section #adbd of ,public ,law #aja-eaj 7#ajd ,stat4 #afhc7 and inserting section #adbd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hffa note7 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking section #aa of the ,merchant ,ship ,sales ,act of #aidf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ddje7 and inserting section #egajj of title #df4 #ajac4 ,requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure ,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 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 the minimum number of available amphibious warfare ships to meet operational requirements4 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7h7 to read as follows3 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term amphibious warfare ship means a ship that is classified as an amphibious assault ship 7general purpose7 7,,lha71 an amphibious assault ship 7multi-purpose7 7,,lhd71 an amphibious transport dock 7,,lpd71 or a dock landing ship 7,,lsd74 7#b7 ,the term available1 with respect to an amphibious warfare ship1 means that the ship-- 7,a7 does not have a temporary critical limiting restriction preventing the conduct of training and operations2 7,b7 is not in a maintenance phase2 7,c7 is not conducting post-delivery test and trials2 and 7,d7 is not preparing to decommission4 4 #ajad4 ,definition of short-term work for purposes of ,navy construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects ,section #hffi;a7c77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ab months and inserting #ah months4 #ajae4 ,navy ,senior ,technical ,authority ,section #hffi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 reports directly to the program executive officer4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,each ,senior2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,each ,senior ,technical ,authority shall also be responsible for the determination that all design requirements for a vessel class are directly related to a key performance parameter or key system attribute established in the capability development document for the vessel class4 ,any requirements that the ,senior ,technical ,authority determines are unnecessary to meet a key performance parameter or key system attribute shall not be approved4 4 #ajaf4 ,alternative contracting authority for ,united ,states ,naval ,ships ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hfih4 ,alternative contracting authority for ,united ,states ,naval ,ships 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager1 other than the ,department of the ,navy1 under which the vessel construction manager shall enter into a contract for the construction of a vessel to be designated as a ,united ,states ,naval ,ship and operated by civilian or commercial mariners4 7b7 ,design standards and construction practices ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that a vessel constructed pursuant to this section is constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices4 4 #ajag4 ,inclusion of ,navy amphibious ship maintenance as a separate line item in operation and maintenance budget 7a7 ,in general ,the budget of the ,president submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbg and each subsequent fiscal year1 shall display ,navy amphibious ship maintenance as one or more separate line items under each subactivity within operation and maintenance1 ,navy4 7b7 ,allocation of fiscal year #bjbf funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for operation and maintenance1 ,navy for ship maintenance1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that such funds are allocated to provide1 on a per capita basis1 an equal or greater amount of funding for each amphibious warfare ship that enters into maintenance availability during fiscal year #bjbf relative to the amount of funding provided for each surface combatant ship4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term amphibious warfare ship-- 7,a7 means a ship designed with organic capability to engage in all the doctrinal types of amphibious operations across multiple domains and having characteristics that enable long duration1 inter-theater1 distributed maritime operations2 and 7,b7 includes any-- 7i7 amphibious assault ship2 7ii7 amphibious assault ship 7multi-purpose72 7iii7 amphibious transport dock 2 and 7iv7 dock landing ship4 7#b7 ,the term surface combatant ship-- 7,a7 means a surface ship that is designed primarily to engage in attacks against airborne1 surface1 subsurface1 and shore targets2 and 7,b7 includes any-- 7i7 guided missile cruiser2 7ii7 guided missile destroyer2 7iii7 guided missile frigate2 and 7iv7 littoral combat ship4 #ajah4 ,metrics for basic and functional design for ship construction 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall select a metric to measure the progression of basic and functional design with respect to the construction of ships4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #de days after the selection of a metric under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on such metric that includes the justification for the selection of the metric4 7c7 ,basic and functional design ,in this section1 the term basic and functional design has the meaning given such term in section #hffi;c7#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajai4 ,authority for single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract for destroyer maintenance ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to enter into a multi-year1 single award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to provide for the maintenance of the ,,ddg-#ajjj class of destroyers4 #ajbj4 ,evaluation of sites for shipbuilding and ship repair 7a7 ,evaluation of sites 7#a7 ,responsibility ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall delegate to the ,direct ,reporting ,program ,manager of the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program primary responsibility for defining the requirements for evaluating sites to meet the capacity and needs of the ,navy for shipbuilding and repair4 7#b7 ,evaluation requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary delegates to the ,program ,manager under paragraph 7#a71 the ,program ,manager shall establish evaluation requirements to be applied to sites being considered as sites for private or public shipyards and other defense-production capabilities4 ,in establishing such requirements1 the ,program ,manager shall consider-- 7,a7 the objective of accelerating ,united ,states shipbuilding efforts in both naval and civilian fleets2 7,b7 how establishing or augmenting a site at an evaluated site could help meet ,navy shipbuilding and ship repair requirements2 7,c7 whether a single site1 smaller and more dispersed sites1 or both would be optimal for augmenting shipbuilding and ship repair2 7,d7 whether the best approach to meeting the timeline and capacity requirements for shipbuilding and ship repair would be constructing new sites1 using existing infrastructure1 or both2 and 7,e7 whether a site meets the criteria under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,criteria ,the criteria under this subsection with respect to a site are that the site-- 7#a7 has the amount of space necessary to meet ,navy requirements2 7#b7 has adequate transportation infrastructure1 such as road and rail access1 or that such infrastructure can reasonably be provided at the site2 7#c7 has a readily available technical and manual skilled workforce for naval and commercial ship building1 ship repair1 and advanced manufacturing activities2 7#d7 is geographically close to local institutions that can facilitate workforce development1 including higher education and technical training and apprenticeships2 7#e7 has private partners that are interested and able to undertake the development of a shipyard at the site2 7#f7 possesses deep water construction and draft capabilities1 as required by the ,navy1 to construct or repair vessels identified in ,navy shipbuilding and ship repair requirements2 7#g7 is in close proximity to existing ,department facilities and personnel2 and 7#h7 such other criteria as the ,program ,manager determines appropriate4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,program ,manager establishes the evaluation requirements under subsection 7b71 the ,program ,manager shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a list of sites that meet the evaluation requirements2 or 7#b7 a certification that no site exists that meets such requirements4 #ajba4 ,limitation on use of funds to retire or decommission ,navy oceanographic research vessels ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not retire or decommission an oceanographic research vessel1 or otherwise reduce the number of such vessels maintained by the ,navy to fewer than six1 before the date on which the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a plan to provide for the maintenance and recapitalization of the oceanographic research fleet4 #ajbb4 ,sense of ,congress regarding naming of vessel for ,battle of ,dai ,do ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of the ,navy should name an amphibious or expeditionary class vessel for the ,battle of ,dai ,do4 ,c ,counterterrorism #ajca4 ,revisions to ,department of ,defense authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement agencies or ,federal agencies conducting counterterrorism and counter transnational organized crime activities 7a7 ,codification in title #aj ,chapter #ae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end a new section consisting of-- 7#a7 a heading as follows3 #bhe4 ,authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement agencies or other ,federal agencies conducting counter-terrorism and counter transnational organized crime activities 2 and 7#b7 a text consisting of the text of section #ajbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bga note74 7b7 ,revisions ,section #bhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,subsection 7a7 is amended by inserting or to another department or agency of the ,federal ,government after law enforcement agencies each place it appears4 7#b7 ,subsection 7b7 is amended by striking ,during fiscal years #bjjf through #bjbd1 funds and inserting ,funds4 7#c7 ,such section is further amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking this subparagraph and inserting this paragraph2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting this title4 7c7 ,repeal of codified provision ,section #ajbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bga note7 is repealed4 #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 #aiec7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #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 #aied7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #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 #aied7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #ajce4 ,extension of prohibition on use of funds to close or relinquish control of ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba ,section #ajcf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #aeea7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjah through #bjbe and inserting fiscal years #bjah through #bjbf4 ,d ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #ajda4 ,modification of authority to provide assistance in support of ,department of ,defense accounting for missing ,united ,states ,government personnel ,section #djh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and procure goods and services from after assistance to2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj4 #ajdb4 ,expedited access to certain military installations of the ,department of ,defense for ,members of ,congress and certain ,congressional employees ,chapter #aei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bfih4 ,expedited access to military installations for ,members of ,congress and certain ,congressional employees 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall establish procedures to ensure that-- 7#a7 a ,member of ,congress seeking access to a covered installation is granted such access if such ,member presents a covered identification card2 and 7#b7 any ,congressional employees accompanying a ,member of ,congress granted access under paragraph 7#a7 are granted the same access4 7b7 ,prohibited procedures ,under such procedures1 the ,secretary may not require a ,member of ,congress to schedule a grant of access to a covered installation under subsection 7a7 prior to the arrival of such ,member and accompanying ,congressional employees1 if applicable1 at such covered installation4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,congressional employee has the meaning given such term in paragraph 7#e7 of section #bajg of title #e4 7#b7 ,the term covered identification card means a valid identification badge issued by the appropriate office of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate1 as the case may be1 which identifies the individual to which such identification badge was issued as a current ,member of ,congress4 7#c7 ,the term covered installation means a military installation located in the ,united ,states or ,guam at which the presentation of an issued ,department of ,defense common access card is the sole requirement for a member of the ,armed ,forces to be granted access to such military installation4 7#d7 ,the term ,member of ,congress means-- 7,a7 a ,senator2 or 7,b7 a ,representative in1 or ,delegate or ,resident ,commissioner to1 ,congress4 4 #ajdc4 ,authority of ,secretary of ,defense to enter into contracts to provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border of the ,united ,states ,section #ajei7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhd note2 ,public ,law #aad-ib7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking ,united ,states ,customs and ,border ,protection and inserting ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,contract authority ,in providing assistance to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may enter into a contract for the provision of any of the following services3 7,a7 ,detection and monitoring4 7,b7 ,warehousing and logistical supply chain4 7,c7 ,transportation4 7,c7 ,vehicle maintenance4 7,d7 ,training other than lead or primary instructor4 7,e7 ,intelligence analysis4 7,f7 ,linguist4 7,g7 ,data entry4 7,h7 ,aviation4 4 #ajdd4 ,limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to relocate or otherwise remove the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program from under the jurisdiction of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition4 #ajde4 ,limitation on retirement of ,gray ,eagle unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,army may not retire1 divest1 or otherwise take any action that would-- 7#a7 reduce the number1 configuration1 or capability of any ,,mq-#a;,c ,gray ,eagle ,extended ,range unmanned aircraft system that is in the ,army inventory as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 prevent the ,army from maintaining such systems in the current or improved configurations and capabilities of such systems4 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the ,chairman of the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council submits to the appropriate congressional committees a written certification that-- 7#a7 a capability of equal or greater effectiveness will be fielded and operational prior to1 or concurrently with1 the retirement of any ,,mq-#a;,c ,gray ,eagle unmanned aircraft system2 and 7#b7 such retirement will not result in a reduction in the overall capacity available to the commanders of the combatant commands4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 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 #ajdf4 ,oversight of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to carry out an action described in subsection 7b7 until a period of #ij days has elapsed following the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the certification and analysis required under subsection 7c7 with respect to such action4 7b7 ,actions described ,the actions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,modifying or combining the responsibilities of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command1 as set forth in chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with those of any other commander designated under such authority4 7#b7 ,appointing an officer in a grade below ,o-#aj to serve as the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command4 7c7 ,certification and analysis required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the following with respect to any action described in subsection 7b7 that is proposed to be taken by the ,secretary3 7#a7 ,a certification that1 in the determination of the ,secretary1 the action is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states and will be undertaken only after appropriate consultations with ,central ,american1 ,south ,american1 and other international partners on shared security objectives in the ,western ,hemisphere and its surrounding waters4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the effect of such action on the security of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,consultation ,in preparing the certification and analysis required under subsection 7c7 with respect to an action described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command and the commander of any other geographic combatant command expected to be affected by the action4 7e7 ,form 7#a7 ,certification ,the certification required by subsection 7c77#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7#b7 ,analysis ,the analysis described in subsection 7c77#b7 may be submitted in classified form4 #ajdg4 ,authority to transfer ,t-#cg aircraft to ,arizona ,aviation ,historical ,group 7a7 ,transfer of authority ,t-#cg ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may convey1 without consideration1 to the ,arizona ,aviation ,historical ,group1 ,phoenix1 ,arizona 7in this section referred to as the foundation71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to five retired ,t-#cg;,b ,trainer ,aircraft4 ,a conveyance under this section shall be made by means of a conditional deed of gift4 7b7 ,conditions of transfer ,a conveyance authorized under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to the following conditions3 7#a7 ,prior to conveyance1 all military specific or unique equipment1 as determined by the ,secretary1 on the aircraft shall be removed4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary is not required to-- 7,a7 repair or alter the condition of the aircraft before conveying ownership2 or 7,b7 guarantee or ensure the airworthiness of any conveyed aircraft4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall determine which aircraft to convey4 7c7 ,condition of property ,any aircraft conveyed under this section shall be conveyed in as is condition4 ,the ,secretary shall make no representation or warranty concerning the condition1 fitness for any particular purpose1 or compliance with any laws or regulations of such aircraft4 7d7 ,reverter upon breach of conditions ,the ,secretary shall include in an instrument of conveyance for an aircraft conveyed under this section-- 7#a7 a condition that the foundation does not convey any ownership interest in1 or transfer possession of1 the aircraft to another party without the prior approval of the ,secretary2 7#b7 a condition that the foundation operate and maintain the aircraft in compliance with all applicable limitations and maintenance requirements imposed by the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 and 7#c7 a condition that if the ,secretary determines at any time that the foundation has violated a condition under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 all right1 title1 and interest in and to the aircraft1 including any repair or alteration of the aircraft1 shall revert to the ,united ,states1 and the ,united ,states shall have the right of immediate possession of the aircraft4 7e7 ,conveyance at no cost to the ,united ,states ,any conveyance of an aircraft authorized by this section shall be made at no cost to the ,united ,states4 ,any costs associated with such a conveyance1 including the costs of inspection or removal of equipment prior to conveyance1 the cost of determining compliance with the requirements of this section and any instrument of conveyance made pursuant to this section1 and the costs of the operation1 sustainment1 transportation1 ground support equipment1 and disposal of any aircraft conveyed under this section shall be borne by the foundation4 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with a conveyance made under this section as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,clarification of liability ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 upon the conveyance of ownership of the ,t-#cg;,b ,trainers to the foundation under subsection 7a71 the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any death1 injury1 loss1 or damage that results from any use of that aircraft by any person other than the ,united ,states4 #ajdh4 ,authorization of ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex for multi-domain operations and robotic autonomous systems training1 testing1 and experimentation 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,secretaries of the military departments1 may designate and develop an ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex to serve as a joint training1 testing1 and experimentation hub for multi-domain operations and robotic autonomous systems1 including unmanned aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities1 to address growing threats from potential adversaries4 7b7 ,location ,the ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex shall encompass the territories of the ,states of ,maine1 ,vermont1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,connecticut1 ,rhode ,island1 ,massachusetts1 ,new ,york1 ,new ,jersey1 ,delaware1 ,maryland1 ,pennsylvania1 ,west ,virginia1 ,virginia1 ,north ,carolina1 ,south ,carolina1 ,georgia1 ,florida1 ,louisiana1 ,kentucky1 ,tennessee1 ,arkansas1 ,mississippi1 ,indiana1 and ,alabama4 7c7 ,activities ,the ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex shall be used-- 7#a7 to conduct joint1 multi-domain1 non-kinetic electromagnetic warfare1 cyber and information operations training within live1 virtual1 and constructive environments1 leveraging common networks with access to available spectrum2 7#b7 support integrated multi-domain operations training involving air1 land1 sea1 cyber1 and space components2 7#c7 conduct joint service and interagency robotic autonomous system training1 experimentation and testing1 including the development of tactics1 techniques and procedures for unmanned aircraft systems and counter-unmanned aircraft systems2 7#d7 evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes and tactics1 techniques and procedures for the operation1 detection1 defeat1 and attribution of robotic autonomous systems in contested cyber and electromagnetic spectrum environments2 and 7#e7 facilitate the integration of mature prototype experimentation and live-fire exercises for rapid fielding of capabilities aligned with the ,joint ,warfighting ,concept4 7d7 ,coordination and integration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that activities conducted at the ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex are coordinated with-- 7#a7 the ,joint ,counter-small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office4 7#b7 the ,joint ,staff 7,j-#g72 7#c7 the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 and 7#d7 other entities with functions or missions relevant to the activities carried out at the ,complex1 which may include-- 7,a7 relevant combatant commands and service components3 7,b7 allies and partners of the ,united ,states participating in multi-domain operations2 7,c7 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit2 7,d7 ,state ,national ,guard commands2 7,e7 the ,office of ,naval ,research2 and 7,f7 such other key stakeholders as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7e7 ,infrastructure and other resources ,the ,secretary of ,defense may-- 7#a7 carry out military construction1 infrastructure improvements1 and technology installation1 as necessary1 to facilitate the activities described in subsection 7b71 including through the provision of range instrumentation1 telemetry1 cyber range integration1 and electromagnetic spectrum operations support2 and 7#b7 consult with the ,federal ,communications ,commission and the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration to recommend spectrum access requirements in support of joint and service training1 testing1 and experimentation within the ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex and the ,western ,regional ,range ,complex1 including access to appropriate live environments capable of supporting electromagnetic attack training1 experimentation1 and testing4 #ajdi4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for institutions of higher education that allow antisemitic demonstrations 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be provided to an institution of higher education if-- 7#a7 an antisemitic demonstration has occurred on the campus of the institution2 and 7#b7 the administration of the institution has failed to take action to mitigate and prevent further antisemitic demonstrations4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term antisemitic demonstration means any public display of antisemitism4 7#b7 ,the term antisemitism means a certain perception of ,jews1 which may be expressed as hatred toward ,jews1 including rhetorical and physical manifestations directed toward individuals or their property1 community institutions1 or religious facilities4 #ajej4 ,limitation on use of funds pending certification of compliance with certain congressional notice requirements 7a7 ,limitation ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy for travel1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense certifies to the congressional defense committees that the ,department of ,defense is compliant with the requirements of section #ajfg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7b7 ,elements of certification ,a certification under subsection 7a7 shall include each of the following3 7#a7 a written statement that a copy of each execute order required to be submitted to the congressional defense committees under such section has been transmitted to the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 a description of the mechanism established to facilitate the provision to the congressional defense committees of all future briefings required under such section1 and the compliance with the disclosure and notice requirements under such section1 within the time frames required by such section4 #ajea4 ,prohibition on the use of funds from carrying out a hiring freeze1 reduction in force1 or hiring delay without cause at a public shipyard ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be used to-- 7#a7 carry out a hiring freeze at a public shipyard2 7#b7 carry out a reduction in force at a public shipyard2 or 7#c7 delay without cause the filling of a vacant ,federal civilian employee position at a public shipyard4 #ajeb4 ,limitation on use of funds for deactivation of ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,army may be obligated or expended to retire1 deactivate1 schedule to deactivate1 or proceed with any action that would reduce the capabilities1 resources1 aircraft1 or personnel available1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 for the ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades before the earlier of the following dates3 7#a7 ,the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the congressional defense committees a plan to offset any loss of mission associated with air mobility1aeromedical evacuation1 reconnaissance1 and logistical support provided1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 by the ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades that includes reassignment options for potentially displaced soldiers at such brigades4 7#b7 ,the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for the recapitalization of the aircraft used by the ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades that is specific with respect to each unit and geographical location of such brigades4 ,e ,reports #ajfa4 ,mobility capability requirements study ,section #ajfh of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #bc1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the paragraph headling1 by striking briefing and inserting briefings2 and 7ii7 by inserting and not later than six months after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf after this ,act2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #bc1 #bjbe4 #ajfb4 ,extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the ,southwest border ,section #ajgj of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bgia71 as amended by section #ajfc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 is further amended by striking through ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting through ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #ajfc4 ,prohibition on lobbying activities with respect to the ,department of ,defense by certain officers of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the department following separation from military service or employment with the ,department ,section #ajde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #iga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking two-year and inserting five-year2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking one-year and inserting three-year4 #ajfd4 ,annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote sensing data 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for a five-year period1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in consultation with the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the requests of the combatant commands for data and information derived from remote sensing4 7b7 ,matters ,each report under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the two-year period preceding the date of the submission of that report and for each combatant command1 the following information3 7#a7 ,an identification of the number of requests of that combatant command for data or information derived from remote sensing made to personnel of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency during such period1 if any1 including the number of any such requests denied1 accepted but not completely fulfilled1 and completely fulfilled1 respectively4 7#b7 ,with respect to any such requests1 an assessment of whether the time to provide the data or information requested was sufficient for the tactical purpose for which the data or information was requested4 7#c7 ,an identification of the number of any such requests not completely fulfilled and the reason1 if any1 given by personnel of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency for such lack of fulfillment4 #ajfe4 ,notification of waivers under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji 7a7 ,notification required ,not later than #cj days after issuing any waiver under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji 7relating to autonomy in weapon systems71 or any successor directive1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of such waiver4 7b7 ,elements ,each notification submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the rationale for the waiver4 7#b7 ,a description of the autonomous weapon system or technology covered by the waiver4 7#c7 ,the anticipated duration of the waiver4 7c7 ,form ,the notification required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex as necessary4 #ajff4 ,annual report on ,guam civilian-military projects ,not later than ,december #ca each year1 the ,commander of ,joint ,region ,marianas1 in consultation with the governor of ,guam1 shall submit to ,congress a report on specific projects in ,guam that support military readiness and public interests in ,guam4 ,such report may include projects carried out-- 7#a7 pursuant to section #bcia7;d71 section #bhjb1 section #bhje1 or section #bhae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other authorities determined by the ,commander2 or 7#b7 using amounts authorized to be appropriated for operation and maintenance1 for ,joint ,region ,marianas ,operations and ,maintenance funds or authorities under which the ,department of ,defense transfers funds to other ,federal agencies4 ,f ,other ,matters #ajga4 ,air ,force ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence ,chapter #ijc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijbf4 ,air ,force ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall operate a ,technical ,training ,center of ,excellence4 ,the head of the ,center shall be the designee of the ,commander of the ,airman ,development ,command4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,center shall be to-- 7#a7 facilitate collaboration among all ,air ,force technical training installations2 7#b7 serve as a premier training location for all maintainers throughout the military departments2 7#c7 publish a set of responsibilities aimed at driving excellence1 innovation1 and leadership across all technical training specialties2 7#d7 advocate for innovative improvements in curriculum1 facilities1 and media2 7#e7 foster outreach with industry and academia2 7#f7 identify and promulgate best practices1 standards1 and benchmarks2 7#g7 create a hub of excellence for the latest advancements in aviation technology and training methodologies2 and 7#h7 carry out such other responsibilities as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,location ,the ,secretary shall select a location for the ,center that is an ,air ,force installation that provides technical training and maintenance proficiency4 4 #ajgb4 ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy study of maritime industrial base ,section #ajib7;a77#b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhjg7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,study on maritime industrial base ,the ,commission shall conduct a study on the condition of the ,united ,states maritime industrial base1 including the capacity of the maritime industrial base to meet national defense requirements and support naval recapitalization4 ,this study shall include-- 7i7 an evaluation of the strength and capacity of ,united ,states shipyards1 repair facilities1 and supporting infrastructure1 including the ability of such shipyards1 facilities1 and infrastructure to meet current and future ,navy and sealift demands2 7ii7 an assessment of the skilled workforce for shipbuilding and maritime operations1 including with respect to training and the sustainability of the labor force2 7iii7 an examination of the effects of domestic tax1 regulatory1 and permitting policies on maritime industry investment and innovation2 7iv7 an analysis of the effect of foreign subsidies and competition from ,state-owned shipbuilding enterprises on the competitiveness of the ,united ,states2 and 7v7 recommendations for legislative or administrative actions to-- 7,i7 strengthen the ,united ,states maritime industrial base2 7,,ii7 modernize and expand the capacity of shipyards2 7,,iii7 foster a reliable and skilled maritime labor force2 and 7,,iv7 ensure sufficient shipbuilding capacity to support great power competition and ,united ,states sealift requirements4 4 #ajgc4 ,extension of the ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy ,section #ajib7;a77#d7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhji71 as amended by section #ajhc of the ,service ,member ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei71 is further amended by striking ,january #ae1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #ae1 #bjbg4 #ajgd4 ,reauthorization of the ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnership ,section #cfb7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggga note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking fiscal year #bjba and inserting fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7#b7 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj4 #ajge4 ,federal agency support for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,section #ajid7;f77#b7 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 subparagraph3 7,d7 ,services 7i7 ,department of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide to the ,commission1 on a nonreimbursable basis1 such administrative services1 funds1 staff1 facilities1 and other support services as are necessary for the performance of the duties of the ,commission under this section4 7ii7 ,other agencies ,in addition to any support provided under clause 7i71 the head of any other ,federal department or agency may provide to the ,commission such services1 funds1 facilities1 staff1 and other support as the head of such department or agency determines advisable and as may be authorized by law4 4 #ajgf4 ,provision of contract authority to ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,subsection 7f7 of the ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,act of #bjba 7section #ajid7;f7 of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aida7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,contract authority ,to such extent and in such amounts as are provided in appropriation ,acts1 the ,co-,chairpersons of the ,commission may enter into contracts to enable the ,commission to discharge its duties under this section4 4 #ajgg4 ,framework for technology transfer and foreign disclosure policies 7a7 ,framework development ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall produce a framework to revise and update the technology transfer policies of the military departments and the ,national ,disclosure ,policy4 7b7 ,framework elements ,the framework produced pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a comprehensive assessment of policies regarding the transfer of emerging and advanced defense items1 including artificial intelligence1 directed energy1 microwave systems1 counter-unmanned aerial systems1 missile defense1 machine learning1 cybersecurity1 quantum technologies1 hypersonics1 autonomous systems1 and such other technologies as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 to enable the transfer of such defense items to allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,guidelines for balancing national security considerations with the need to share information and technology with allies and partners of the ,united ,states to enhance interoperability and burden sharing4 7#c7 ,a process to gather1 consider1 and1 as appropriate1 incorporate input from industry stakeholders1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 to inform revisions to the technology transfer policies of the military departments and the ,national ,disclosure ,policy to enable the transfer of defense items to allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,recommendations for updating the technology transfer policies of the military departments and the ,national ,disclosure ,policy to accommodate the use of emerging and advanced defense items in multi-domain operations1 joint military exercises1 and allied operational requirements4 7#e7 ,mechanisms to enable the military departments to streamline the approval process for technology transfers4 7#f7 ,mechanisms to enhance transparency to ensure the technology transfer policies of each of the military departments are comparable with respect to capability and country release tiers for emerging and advanced defense items4 7#g7 ,a plan to consolidate technology security and foreign disclosure approvals in accordance with ,executive ,order #adbfh1 titled ,reforming ,foreign ,defense ,sales to ,improve ,speed and ,accountability and dated ,april #i1 #bjbe4 7#h7 ,metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of the technology transfer policies of the military departments and the ,national ,disclosure ,policy to enable the transfer of defense items to allies and partners of the ,united ,states while ensuring security of ,united ,states technology4 7#i7 ,an annual requirement to conduct an audit of license applications that were denied during the prior year on the basis of technology transfer policies of the military departments or the ,national ,disclosure ,policy4 7#aj7 ,a process to implement revisions to the technology transfer policies of the military departments and the ,national ,disclosure ,policy in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than one year after the date of the submission of the framework under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,secretary of each of the military departments to revise the technology transfer policy of that department and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy to revise the ,national ,disclosure ,policy1 based on the elements of the framework under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,stakeholder engagement ,at least once every six months1 the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall consult with such representatives from the defense industry as the ,secretaries and ,under ,secretary consider appropriate1 including representatives from nontraditional defense contractors 7as such term is defined by section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 in the course of carrying out subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c74 7e7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,submission of framework ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the framework produced under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,annual reports ,not later than one year after the date of the submission of the framework required under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a description of any actions taken to improve the technology transfer policies of the military departments and the ,national ,disclosure ,policy in accordance with the implementation requirements under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,a description of any actions taken to implement or incorporate industry recommendation into the technology transfer policies of the military departments and the ,national ,disclosure ,policy4 7,c7 ,a summary of any feedback from industry stakeholders with respect to current applications of the technology transfer policies of the military departments and ,national ,disclosure ,policy1 and a description of any actions taken to address such feedback4 7,d7 ,the results of an audit of license applications that were denied during the preceding #ab-month period on the basis of technology transfer policies of the military departments or the ,national ,disclosure ,policy1 including sufficient information to confirm that such denials reflected the policy in effect at the time of denial4 7,e7 ,any recommendations of the ,secretary for legislation necessary to improve technology transfer policies or the ,national ,disclosure ,policy4 7#c7 ,form ,each report submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajgh4 ,budgeting and funding requirements for ,northern ,strike ,exercise 7a7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 ensure that the budget and funding for the ,northern ,strike ,exercise are sufficient to effectively carry out the objectives of the ,secretary with respect to such exercise2 and 7#b7 include1 in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense budget for fiscal year #bjbg and each subsequent fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca71 a dedicated budget line item for the implementation of this section4 7b7 ,northern ,strike ,exercise defined ,in this section1 the term ,northern ,strike ,exercise means a military exercise sponsored by the ,national ,guard ,bureau to build readiness and warfighting capabilities for the joint force4 #ajgi4 ,procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command 7a7 ,procurement and distribution ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command may authorize-- 7#a7 the procurement of sports foods and dietary supplements2 and 7#b7 the distribution of such foods and supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command shall-- 7,a7 establish policies for the procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements under this section2 and 7,b7 require that such procurement and distribution is in compliance with-- 7i7 ,department of ,defense ,instruction #facj4jf1 titled ,use of ,dietary ,supplements in the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 the prohibited dietary supplement ingredients list of the ,department4 7#b7 ,policies ,the policies established under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that-- 7,a7 dietary supplements procured or distributed under this section are required to be certified by a non-,department third-party certifying organization that ,operation ,supplement ,safety of the ,department has vetted for end-product quality assurance2 7,b7 dietary supplements and sports foods procured or distributed under this section are required to be free of contaminants and ingredients and substances prohibited by the ,department 7including any ingredients and substances that are synonymous with such prohibited ingredients and substances72 7,c7 sports foods and dietary supplements may only be distributed to members of the ,armed ,forces-- 7i7 by a credentialed and privileged registered 7performance7 dietitian or a medical clinician with prescribing authority who is assigned to or supporting the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command at the operational unit level2 and 7ii7 under the guidance and oversight of a primary care sports medicine physician4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,the procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements under this section shall be construed to supplement and not supplant-- 7#a7 any morale1 welfare1 or recreation funds or activities otherwise required or available2 and 7#b7 any funding made available for1 and services provided by1 any dining facility of the ,department4 #ajhj4 ,pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to improve ,air ,force counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities for base defense 7a7 ,establishment ,beginning not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall carry out a pilot program1 to be known as the ,enhancing ,cooperation for ,counter-,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall incorporate the use of civilian civil airspace sensor networks into ,air ,force data processing systems to-- 7#a7 improve base defense against small unmanned aircraft systems 7in this section referred to as s,u,a,s72 7#b7 inform the development of counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities that are suitable for use inside the ,united ,states and in the ,national ,airspace ,system2 and 7#c7 enhance cooperation with law enforcement1 ,state and local partners1 and other ,federal departments and agencies to counter domestic threats4 7b7 ,locations ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall select at least two military installations located in the ,united ,states at which to conduct the pilot program4 ,in selecting such military installations1 the ,secretary shall consider the potential for the ,air ,force to-- 7#a7 access advanced civilian airspace sensor networks2 7#b7 leverage public-private partnerships that enable multi-use of airspace awareness capabilities for public safety1 defense of critical infrastructure to include ,department of ,defense installations1 and protection of civil aviation2 and 7#c7 minimize the potential for negatively affecting civil aircraft operations in the ,national ,airspace ,system4 7c7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the pilot program are-- 7#a7 to demonstrate the efficacy of shared situational awareness data from civilian sensor networks to military installation defense systems2 7#b7 to provide the ,air ,force with access to air space awareness data derived from civilian airspace sensor networks to increase the ability of the ,air ,force to defend bases from the threats posed by s,u,a,s2 7#c7 to determine any authority1 capability1 and capacity barriers to enhancing cooperation between the ,air ,force1 civilian partners1 and other ,federal1 ,state1 and local government entities to extend the over-the-horizon identification of potential s,u,a,s threats beyond the current range of existing domestic base defense systems2 and 7#d7 to improve the data-sharing frameworks for airspace data between the ,air ,force and various stakeholders for the purpose of base defense4 7d7 ,contract authority ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of additional technologies capable of-- 7#a7 leveraging commercial or ,government off-the-shelf detect-track-defeat systems2 7#b7 integrating and using civilian airspace awareness data to serve as an early warning capability specifically to help identify and monitor non-compliant s,u,a,s2 and 7#c7 informing appropriate communication mechanisms between military installations and local law enforcement agencies to report and track non-compliant air vehicles1 deter incursions1 and foster potential prosecution4 7e7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the conclusion of all activities carried out under the pilot program at an installation selected for such program1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing that includes a description of-- 7#a7 the manner in which the program was conducted at such installation2 and 7#b7 any results achieved under the program at such installation4 7f7 ,termination 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,early termination option ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may request the termination of the pilot program before the date specified in paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that administrative1 legal1 performance1 or other factors indicate the program will not be successful2 and 7,b7 submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate notice in writing of such determination4 #ajha4 ,pilot program and other requirements for accelerating protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,congress granted the ,department of ,defense extensive counter-,,uas authorities under section #afig of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfci72 7#b7 the ,department has not adequately responded to publicly reported drone incursions2 7#c7 the ,department has consistently returned to request from ,congress additional counter-,,uas authorities1 despite not fully using available counter-,,uas authorities and routinely failing to provide to ,congress with statutorily required briefings and information on the use and non-use of such available authorities2 and 7#d7 there is intense global demand for counter-,,uas systems in the inventory of the ,department1 particularly from the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,department will not be able to address domestic counter-,,uas requirements without substantial changes in the policies and priorities of the ,department4 7b7 ,requirements ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan to ensure that the training of members of the armed forces and officers and civilian employees of the ,department1 and the sustainment of equipment of the ,department1 is adequate for purposes of the effective use of authorities under section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 ensure that for each covered facility or asset at which the ,secretary has determined counter-,,uas operations are necessary to mitigate the threat that an unmanned aircraft system poses to the safety or security of such covered facility or asset-- 7,a7 any administrative action required for the effective use of such authorities for the protection of the covered facility or asset not contingent upon action by another ,federal department or agency has been completed1 including the establishment of appropriate policies for the training of relevant personnel upon the deployment of new counter-,,uas systems1 annual training1 and training for newly assigned personnel2 7,b7 any such training required for the safe or effective use of counter-,,uas systems for such protection has been completed2 and 7,c7 planning to deploy and sustain systems similar to those procured pursuant to the pilot program under subsection 7c7 in a manner appropriate for the covered facility or asset has commenced4 7c7 ,pilot program for deployment of certain counter-,,uas systems 7#a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator as required by section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall carry out a pilot program for the deployment of covered counter-,,uas systems for the protection of certain covered facilities or assets 7in this subsection1 referred to as the pilot program74 7#b7 ,elements ,under the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 select and procure covered counter-,,uas systems for deployment for the protection of four covered facilities or assets identified for purposes of the pilot program2 and 7,b7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 ensure such covered counter-,,uas systems are so deployed with respect to each such identified covered facility or asset4 7#c7 ,site-specific assessment ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall jointly conduct a site-specific suitability assessment for each covered asset or facility identified for purposes of the pilot program to ensure that the operation of a covered counter-,,uas system under the pilot program with respect to the covered facility or asset will not result in an adverse impact on aviation safety1 including by assessing safe engagement ranges and parameters for target identification and deconfliction4 7d7 ,additional coordination required ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section consistent with the requirements of section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,briefings ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #fj days thereafter until the date on which each requirement under this section is complete1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#b7 ,the terms counter-,,uas system and small unmanned aircraft have the meanings given those terms in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term covered counter-,,uas system means a counter-,,uas system that-- 7,a7 is capable of destroying or disabling a small unmanned aircraft by means of high-powered microwave1 laser1 or other similar technology2 and 7,b7 may be integrated with appropriate sensing and command-and-control systems4 7#d7 ,the term covered facility or asset means a facility or asset with respect to which there is authority to carry out section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the protection of the facility or asset4 7#e7 ,the term unmanned aircraft has the meaning given such term in section #acj;i7j7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajhb4 ,counter-unmanned aircraft system readiness 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,joint ,counter ,small ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,office1 shall coordinate with the ,secretaries of the military departments to identify differences in the interpretation and application of section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 among the military departments1 including differences with respect to-- 7#a7 interpretations of the term covered facility or asset2 7#b7 the application of modern best practices for counter-unmanned aircraft system to each type of covered facility or asset2 and 7#c7 divergent1 unrealistic1 or unnecessarily limited legal interpretations of the term covered facility or asset4 7b7 ,report to congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,joint ,counter ,small ,unmanned ,systems ,office shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a description of each of the following3 7#a7 ,differences identified in the application of section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 among the military departments4 7#b7 ,any resources required to expedite and modernize site evaluations1 including electromagnetic spectrum evaluations required for the deployment of counter-unmanned aircraft system defenses and site surveys described in section #ajha of this ,act4 7#c7 ,suggestions to improve the role of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command as a synchronizing body for homeland counter-unmanned aircraft systems deployed at covered facilities or assets4 7#d7 ,the plan of the ,director to remedy1 without change to underlying law1 the differences in legal interpretations identified pursuant to subsection 7a77#c74 7#e7 ,the strategy of the ,director for retrofitting and modernizing military installations and depots for testing counter-unmanned aircraft systems and an identification of any policy1 legal1 or regulatory challenges to carrying out such strategy4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms covered facility or asset and unmanned aircraft system have the meaning given such terms in section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajhc4 ,pilot program on digital force protection for ,special ,operations ,forces 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command may carry out a pilot program1 to be known as the ,digital ,force ,protection ,pilot ,program1 to identify existing vulnerabilities in digital force protection1 provide targeted ubiquitous technical surveillance mitigation training1 and help identify commercially available secure communication and obfuscation technologies to protect personnel and support overall mission effectiveness4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of a pilot program carried out under subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 to increase understanding of existing digital signature and ubiquitous technical surveillance risk for selected ,special ,operations ,forces units and the associated threats to personnel and mission effectiveness that come from digital exposure and adversary tracking2 7#b7 to strengthen digital force protection for the purposes of operational security and strategic deception efforts across all domains of warfare2 and 7#c7 to demonstrate digital force protection as a critical enabler of multi-domain operations and the need to ensure ,special ,operations ,forces can operate seamlessly across land1 air1 sea1 space1 and cyberspace without adversarial digital exploitation undermining mission success4 7c7 ,recommendation of units 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,commander carries out a pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,commander shall recommend not fewer than two ,special ,operations ,forces units to carry out the pilot program1 which may include a command and unit element4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in recommending units to participate in the pilot program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commander shall take into consideration-- 7,a7 the need to include multiple categories of personnel1 including operational support staff1 enablers1 and contractors to ensure a complete assessment2 7,b7 the readiness status of the units1 with an emphasis on providing training to those units most likely to deploy to areas with high likelihood of adversary digital surveillance2 and 7,c7 the need for a sufficient sample size1 which is approximately a battalion4 7d7 ,contract authority ,if the ,commander carries out a pilot program under this section1 the ,commander may enter into a contract for the provision of services to facilitate the pilot program4 ,if the ,commander uses such authority to enter into a contract for training or assessment1 such training and assessment shall be capable of-- 7#a7 conducting multiple realistic ubiquitous technical surveillance training scenarios that are consistent with observed adversarial tactics1 techniques1 and procedures with exploiting commercially available data against ,special ,operations ,forces units2 7#b7 training key personnel across leadership1 operational1 and support elements on the threats posed by the commercial data economy and specific skills development to manage digital signatures and mitigate ubiquitous technical surveillance risks2 7#c7 providing advanced training for personnel responsible for highly sensitive activities and missions2 7#d7 evaluating through red cell exercises pilot program participant progress and to ensuring units are prepared for mission-critical operations in ubiquitous technical surveillance-intensive environments2 7#e7 employing commercial technology solutions previously deployed in a mission environment and interoperable with legacy ,department of ,defense systems1 networks1 and protocols1 including deployment of on-demand global obfuscated networks and identity intelligence and management2 7#f7 assessing ubiquitous technical surveillance and digital force protection holistically across various threat vectors including electronic1 travel1 financial1 online1 and physical or visual4 7e7 ,briefings ,if the ,commander carries out a pilot program under this section1 not later than #ij days after concluding activities under the pilot program1 the ,commander and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 a thorough analysis identifying current capabilities and a description of gaps1 deficiencies1 or other vulnerabilities1 identified by the pilot program2 7#b7 specific recommendations for short-term 7#a-b years7 and long-term 7#c-e years7 initiatives to enhance digital force protection across special operations components2 7#c7 an assessment of how enhanced digital force protection measures increase the difficulty1 time1 and resources required for adversaries to conduct digital surveillance1 force tracking1 and operational compromise of ,special ,operations ,forces2 and 7#d7 a comprehensive list of any additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other resources necessary to implement the recommended digital force protection tools and practices identified pursuant to the pilot program4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term digital force protection means the policies1 tools1 and practices used to protect military personnel1 operations1 and critical assets from adversarial exploitation of the commercial digital surveillance economy1 associated commercial data1 and digital footprints4 7#b7 ,the term commercial digital surveillance economy means the ecosystem of companies and technologies involved in collecting1 analyzing1 and selling data generated by the interactions of individuals with digital services and devices4 7#c7 ,the term digital footprint means the data traces left by individuals through the use of digital devices and services that can be exploited to uncover personal information1 movement patterns1 and other sensitive details4 7g7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajhd4 ,pilot program for blockchain-enabled inventory management 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a pilot program under which the ,department of ,defense shall use commercially available distributed ledger technology to seek to improve inventory management within the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,objectives ,under the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 assess the feasibility and effectiveness of using distributed ledger technology in improving inventory management2 7#b7 assess the cost savings resulting from the use of distributed ledger technology in inventory management2 7#c7 assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology in inventory management improves the traceability of inventory2 7#d7 assess whether the use of distributed ledger technology in inventory management reduces the risk of waste1 fraud1 and abuse2 and 7#e7 identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks associated with the integration of distributed ledger technology for inventory management1 including cybersecurity concerns4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the activities performed under the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbi4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term distributed ledger means a ledger that-- 7,a7 is shared across a set of distributed nodes1 which are devices or processes1 that participate in a network and store a complete or partial replica of the ledger2 7,b7 is synchronized between the nodes2 and 7,c7 has data appended to it by following a specified consensus mechanism4 7#b7 ,the term distributed ledger technology means technology that enables the operation and use of distributed ledgers4 #ajhe4 ,acceleration of accreditation and access to sensitive compartmented information facilities for industry 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with other appropriate departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to accelerate the accreditation1 construction1 and operational use of commercial sensitive compartmented information facilities accessible to private-sector entities in support of national security innovation1 manufacturing1 and mission-critical classified activities4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,recommendation of policies to authorize the parallel processing of construction security plans1 construction1 and information technology deployment to reduce accreditation and approval timelines4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of adopting architecture and construction templates to allow for shortening or eliminating portions of the construction security plan review and approval process4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of current policies regarding the use of mobile ,secret ,internet ,protocol ,router ,network and ,joint ,worldwide ,intelligence ,communications ,system systems within accredited contractor sensitive compartmented information facilities1 including a review of ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,instruction #fbaa4jb;,d4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of delegating the authority to review construction security plans and associated #cj1 #fj1 and #ij percent technical drawings to appropriately trained sponsor-approved personnel within the ,armed ,forces1 subject to applicable security standards and oversight4 7#e7 ,a proposal to designate shared commercial classified facilities as valid places to work for all types of classified work authorized by the ,department of ,defense4 7#f7 ,a proposal to develop and establish a secure1 centralized1 digital platform for the management of sensitive compartmented information facility lifecycle processes1 including-- 7,a7 submission and tracking of construction security plans1 requests for information1 fixed facility checklists1 and co-use authorizations2 and 7,b7 utilization of artificial intelligence and machine-learning tools for construction security plan validation1 interagency compliance1 and document version control4 7#g7 ,a list of any additional authorities1 appropriations1 or other resources necessary to implement the plan required by this section4 #ajhf4 ,standardization of data analysis and visualization across the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,standardization of data analysis and visualization required ,not later than #cfe days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each of the military departments adopts a set of standard data analysis and data visualization for the collection1 management1 analysis1 visualization1 and reporting of data related to harmful behaviors4 ,such required data analysis and visualization standards shall be designed to-- 7#a7 enable commanders at all levels of command to receive timely1 actionable data with consistent metrics1 data visualization1 and presentation formats2 7#b7 support location1 identify patterns over time1 and track changes or trends in harmful behavior2 and 7#c7 if the ,secretary establishes a working group under subsection 7b71 comply with other standards and best practices identified by the working group4 7b7 ,working group on data systems and visualization 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a working group composed of representatives from each military department4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,if the ,secretary establishes a working group under this subsection1 the working group shall-- 7,a7 review existing harmful behavior data management systems1 methods of data collection1 management1 analysis1 reporting1 and forms of data visualization used across the military departments2 7,b7 identify and share best practices for data collection1 management1 analysis1 visualization1 and reporting to improve consistency1 effectiveness1 and usability across the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 assess which data elements are not currently captured in existing harmful behavior data management systems of record and would benefit from inclusion4 7#c7 ,timeframe for establishment ,if the ,secretary establishes a working group under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish the working group by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,promotion of on-site installation evaluation resilience index summary application ,the ,secretary may promote the on-site installation evaluation resilience index summary application for wider use by the military departments1 in addition to the systems to address harmful behavior in use by the military departments as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,briefing and report ,not later than #cfe days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a briefing and submit a report to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the status of the implementation of the standard features required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 if the ,secretary establishes a working group under subsection 7b71 the findings and recommendations of the working group2 and 7#c7 the status of implementing the promotion of the on-site installation evaluation resilience index summary application under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term data collection means the capability to gather user-generated data through system interfaces1 with designated required and optional fields1 that is saved to the system's dataset through structured workflows4 7#b7 ,the term data visualization means the manner in which information is presented within a data management system1 including the graphical representation of data to improve clarity1 comprehension1 analysis1 and decision-making by users4 #ajhg4 ,process for complaints and investigations of transportation service providers and transportation officers 7a7 ,complaints and investigations 7#a7 ,process for submitting complaints ,the ,commander of the ,military ,surface ,deployment and ,distribution ,command shall develop a process through which a transportation service provider may submit a complaint to the ,commander regarding possible violations of the ,military ,freight ,traffic ,unified ,rules ,publication or the ,defense ,transportation ,regulations by ,department of ,defense transportation officers and transportation service providers regarding any military shipments that are required to be processed by the ,global ,freight ,management ,system4 7#b7 ,elements ,the complaint process required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include each of the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the information the complainant should provide as part of a complaint to assist the ,commander in reviewing and investigating the complaint1 including references to the rules that were allegedly violated4 7,b7 ,a timeline for the adjudication of the complaint and rendering of an initial finding by an individual designated by the ,commander4 7,c7 ,a process for any party to appeal the initial finding if the party believes the initial finding is incorrect1 a timeline for the review of the appeal1 and a timeline for the ,commander to render a final decision4 7,d7 ,such other elements as the ,commander determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,consequences for violations ,if1 pursuant to a complaint submitted through the complaint process under this section1 a transportation officer or transportation service provider is found to have violated the ,military ,freight ,traffic ,unified ,rules ,publication or the ,defense ,transportation ,regulations1 the ,commander shall impose a penalty in accordance with the ,military ,freight ,traffic ,unified ,rules ,publication and the ,defense ,transportation ,regulations and1 if applicable1 work with the transportation officer or transportation service provider to take corrective action4 7#d7 ,transportation officer actions 7,a7 ,notification process ,the ,commander shall establish a timely process through which a transportation service provider may notify the ,military ,surface ,deployment and ,distribution ,command of any action a transportation officer imposes against a transportation service provider1 such as a letter of non-use1 if the transportation service provider believes that such action was improper1 excessive1 or not in accordance with the ,military ,freight ,traffic ,unified ,rules ,publication or ,defense ,transportation ,regulations4 7,b7 ,authority to override ,the ,commander may override any action taken by a transportation officer against a transportation service provider if the ,commander believes such action was improper1 excessive1 or not in accordance with the ,military ,freight ,traffic ,unified ,rules ,publication or ,defense ,transportation ,regulations4 ,the authority under this subparagraph includes revoking a letter of non-use1 reducing the duration of a letter of non-use1 and removing any service failure from the record of the transportation service provider4 7b7 ,global freight management training ,the ,commander of the ,military ,surface ,deployment and ,distribution ,command shall provide recurring training to all transportation officers and transportation service providers that use the ,global ,freight ,management ,system to process and award ,department of ,defense shipments4 ,such training shall include-- 7#a7 detailed instruction on the ,military ,freight ,traffic ,unified ,rules ,publication and ,defense ,transportation ,regulations2 7#b7 best practices for processing and awarding shipments in the ,global ,freight ,management system2 7#c7 the importance of awarding shipments transparently and in accordance with ,department of ,defense policies2 and 7#d7 such other information as the ,commander determines appropriate4 7c7 ,freight carrier registration program 7#a7 ,update ,the ,commander of the ,military ,surface ,deployment and ,distribution ,command shall update the freight carrier registration program to ensure that users of the program1 including ,department of ,defense personnel and transportation service providers1 are able to easily determine if a standard carrier alpha code belongs to a motor carrier or broker4 7#b7 ,annual audit requirement ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,commander shall conduct an audit of the freight carrier registration program to ensure that all approved transportation service providers have active and appropriate operating authority from the ,department of ,transportation4 ,,xi ,civilian ,personnel ,a ,general ,provisions #aaja4 ,living quarter allowance for ,department of ,defense civilian employees with permanent duty station in ,guam ,section #aajb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,department of the ,navy civilian employees assigned to permanent duty in ,guam for performing work1 or supporting work being performed1 aboard or dockside1 of ,u4,s4 naval vessels and inserting civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense stationed in ,guam2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,secretary of the ,navy and inserting ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,covered employee defined ,in this section1 the term covered employee means any civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense whose permanent duty station is located in ,guam4 4 #aajb4 ,appointment of retired members of the armed forces to competitive service and excepted service positions in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccbf of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting certain before positions2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the civil service and inserting the competitive service or the excepted service2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking for the purpose and all that follows through ,management4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of such title is amended in the item relating to section #ccbf by inserting certain before positions4 #aajc4 ,pay for crews of vessels ,section #ecdh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding before the period at the end the following3 1 not to exceed the rate of pay for the ,vice ,president under section #ajd of title #c2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the limitation on pay under section #ecjg shall not apply to an employee whose pay is fixed under subsection 7a74 4 #aajd4 ,exception to limitation on rate of basic pay for crews of vessels ,section #ecgc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department to fix the annual rate of basic pay of officers and crews of vessels as is consistent with the public interest and in accordance with the prevailing rates and practices in the commercial maritime industry1 except that the annual rate of basic pay of such an employee may not be fixed at a rate greater than the annual rate of the salary of the ,vice ,president under section #ajd of title #c4 4 #aaje4 ,one-year extension of authority to waive annual limitation on premium pay and aggregate limitation on pay for ,federal civilian employees working overseas ,subsection 7a7 of section #aaja of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dfae71 as most recently amended by section #aajd of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bjhg71 is further amended by striking through #bjbe and inserting through #bjbf4 #aajf4 ,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 #aaje of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bjhh71 is further amended by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbg4 #aajg4 ,defense workforce integration 7a7 ,integration of military and civilian hiring processes 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries concerned shall establish a pathway for medically disqualified entry-level service members to enter civilian positions for which they are qualified in the ,department of ,defense or any of its components4 7#b7 ,air ,force ,,drive program ,the ,air ,force's ,develop1 ,redistribute1 ,improve1 ,vault1 ,expose 7,,drive7 program shall be considered sufficient to meet the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 and may1 but need not1 serve as a baseline from which the other military departments design their programs4 7#c7 ,entry-level service member defined ,in this subsection1 the term entry-level service member means a regular or reserve member of the ,armed ,forces who is currently attending or has military orders to attend within #ij days-- 7,a7 basic training2 7,b7 a technical school of the ,armed ,forces2 7,c7 a service academy2 7,d7 the ,reserve ,officer ,training ,corps 7,,rotc72 7,e7 an officer accession program1 including officer candidate school1 officer training school1 officer development school1 or equivalent program4 7b7 ,provision of information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons ineligible for military service ,chapter #ej of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #iif4 ,provision of information on career opportunities in the defense industrial base to persons medically disqualified for military service 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a program to provide individuals who are not medically qualified for military service with information on employment opportunities in the defense industrial base or other employment opportunities in support of the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,program ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall inform and refer persons described in subsection 7a7 to employment1 apprenticeship1 and training opportunities in-- 7#a7 the defense industrial base1 including the maritime and shipbuilding industries2 7#b7 cybersecurity or intelligence support roles2 7#c7 research and development in defense technologies2 7#d7 national emergency and disaster preparedness2 or 7#e7 any other non-military opportunity the ,secretary considers in the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,collaboration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with entities in the defense industrial base1 other ,federal agencies1 and academic institutions to carry out this section4 4 7c7 ,provision to ,navy personnel of information on career opportunities at ,military ,sealift ,command ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide information about career opportunities at ,military ,sealift ,command and workforce training programs for shipbuilders to all ,navy personnel as part of the ,transition ,assistance ,program process4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing implementation of the requirements under subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of this section and section #iif of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7b7 of this section4 #aajh4 ,modifications to total force management requirements 7a7 ,guidance ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in consultation with each ,secretary of a military department1 provide guidance to each such ,secretary on the analysis required under subsection 7b7 of section #abi;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such guidance shall include defining the seven required elements of the analysis under such subsection1 on either a ,department-wide or component level4 7b7 ,additional limitations on reductions ,such section #abi;a is amended in subsection 7b7 by inserting after full-time equivalent levels the following3 1 or conduct any reductions or realignments that occur outside the normal programming process 7including ad hoc1 immediate1 or unprogrammed changes7 of #ej employees or more implemented before or after the submission of the annual budget request14 7c7 ,additional requirements ,such section #abi;a is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,report to congressional defense committees ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this subsection and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees containing the analysis conducted pursuant to subsection 7b74 4 7d7 ,,rif notification ,section #aeig7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting or significant after involuntary2 7#b7 by striking or furlough of and inserting furlough1 or significant reduction of over #ej2 and 7#c7 by adding after the period at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary shall notify the congressional defense committees and each ,member of ,congress representing the area in which reductions are ordered4 ,such notification shall include billet1 activity name1 number of employees at the location1 number of employees involuntarily separated by billet1 reason for the personnel action1 actions to mitigate reductions1 and savings and costs44 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the following3 7#a7 ,the implementation of subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,efforts to update ,,dod ,directive #aajj4d and ,,dod ,instruction #aajj4bb to address the analysis required under subsection 7b7 of such section #abi;a1 as amended by this section4 #aaji4 ,exemption from civilian hiring freeze for delayed ,,dod appointments due to active duty 7a7 ,in general ,the hiring freeze implemented by the ,presidential ,memorandum issued on ,january #bj1 #bjbe1 titled ,hiring ,freeze1 or any extension of such ,memorandum or freeze1 shall not apply to any individual who received a final job offer before ,january #bj1 #bjbe1 with respect to a position within the ,department of ,defense but did not occupy such position solely as a result of such individual performing active service 7as that term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 as a member of the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,application ,this section shall not be construed to confer any right or benefit to any individual1 or require the ,department of ,defense to hire any individual if the applicable position no longer exists1 unless otherwise required by law4 #aaaj4 ,limitation on use of funds to limit collective bargaining ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf may be used to implement ,executive ,order #adbea1 issued on ,march #bg1 #bjbe1 relating to ,exclusions from ,federal labor management relations programs1 or any following policy or guidance4 #aaaa4 ,personnel actions against ,,dod ,,ses career appointees 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of any element of the ,department of ,defense may1 as provided in this section1 reprimand or suspend1 involuntarily reassign1 demote1 or remove a career appointee at the element if the head determines that the documented misconduct or performance of the career appointee warrants such action4 7#b7 ,removal from civil service ,if a head removes an individual under paragraph 7#a71 the head may remove the individual from the civil service4 7b7 ,rights and procedures 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual who is the subject of an action under subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 is entitled to advance notice of the action and a file containing all evidence in support of the proposed action2 7,b7 may be represented by an attorney or other representative of the covered individual's choice2 and 7,c7 may grieve the action in accordance with an independent grievance process that the ,secretaries of the military departments shall establish for purposes of this subsection4 7#b7 ,time periods 7,a7 ,aggregate period ,the aggregate period for notice1 response1 and decision on an action under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #ae business days4 7,b7 ,response period ,the period for the response of a covered individual to a notice under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of an action under subsection 7a7 shall be #g business days4 7,c7 ,decision period ,a decision under this paragraph on an action under subsection 7a7 shall be issued not later than #ae business days after notice of the action is provided to the individual under paragraph 7#a77;,a74 ,the decision shall be in writing1 and shall include the specific reasons therefor4 7,d7 ,grievance process period ,the ,secretaries shall ensure that the grievance process established under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 takes fewer than #ba days4 7,e7 ,waiver ,the applicable ,secretary may waive the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 if the ,secretary for good cause determines such waiver is in the interests of due process4 7#c7 ,finality of decisions ,a decision under paragraph 7#b7 that is not grieved1 and a grievance decision under such subparagraph1 shall be final and conclusive1 except as provided in paragraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,,mspb appeal ,an individual may appeal a final decision under paragraph 7#c7 to the ,merit ,systems ,protection ,board4 ,the ,board shall1 within #abj days of the filing of the appeal1 decide the appealable action in accordance with the ,board's appellate procedures under section #ggja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and this section4 7#e7 ,relation to other provisions of law ,section #ceib7;b77#a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the procedures under section #gedc7;b7 of such title shall apply to an action under paragraph 7#a7 unless otherwise provided by this section4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section and the authority under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term career appointee has the meaning given that term in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 the term civil service has the meaning given that term in section #baja of such title #e2 and 7#c7 the term misconduct includes neglect of duty1 malfeasance1 or failure to accept a directed reassignment or to accompany a position in a transfer of function4 ,b ,defense ,hiring ,modernization ,act of #bjbe #aaba4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,defense ,hiring ,modernization ,act of #bjbe4 #aabb4 ,amendments to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7a7 ,modernizing competitive hiring authorities for ,department of ,defense ,section #ccja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,president and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,the ,president2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,,dod procedures ,the ,president may authorize the ,department of ,defense to determine the qualification1 examination1 and assessment procedures for positions in the competitive service based primarily on job-related competencies and skills1 including the use of structured interviews1 technical evaluations1 or skills-based assessments1 and alternative assessments4 4 7b7 ,modernizing public notice requirements ,section #ccbg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the ,office of ,personnel ,management may authorize the ,department of ,defense to use flexible outreach methods1 including curated prospect sourcing1 provided that all hiring opportunities remain publicly accessible and merit-based4 4 7c7 ,elimination of time-in-grade restrictions ,section #ccfa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,an individual and inserting 7a7 ,in general4--,an individual2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,,dod promotions ,promotions in the competitive service within the ,department of ,defense may be made based on demonstrated skills and qualifications without regard to minimum time-in-grade requirements1 subject to agency policies and applicable merit system principles4 4 7d7 ,shared talent pools and structured assessments ,subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following 7and conforming the table of sections at the beginning of such subchapter accordingly73 #cccj;g4 ,,dod use of shared talent pools and structured assessments 7a7 ,shared talent pools ,the ,department of ,defense may share certificates of eligibles and curated prospect pools within the ,department4 ,certificates issued under this authority shall remain valid for not less than one year from the date of issuance1 subject to agency-specific qualification checks4 7b7 ,structured assessments ,the ,department of ,defense shall use validated structured interviews1 technical evaluations1 or other skills-based assessments as part of the hiring process for competitive service positions at the ,department1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the impact of this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle on hiring at the ,department of ,defense4 ,such report shall include an analysis on the impact on the length of the hiring process1 the quality of applicants1 the useability of the system for applicants and the ,department1 the total number of individuals appointed through alternative job postings1 the total number of individuals appointed from a shared applicant pool1 and any identified challenges to hiring4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,authority to build capacity for space domain awareness ,section #ccc7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 ,space domain awareness4 4 #abjb4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces ,subsection 7g77#b7 of section #ccc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking made after ,amounts4 #abjc4 ,modifications to ,irregular ,warfare ,center and ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program ,section #cde of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7a77#a71 by striking may and inserting shall4 7#b7 ,in subsection 7c77#d77;,b71 by striking ,the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency and inserting ,the ,commander of ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 reporting directly to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict14 #abjd4 ,modification of public reporting of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states ,section #abfj;,h7g77#b77;,b77i77,i7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by adding at the end before 2 or the following3 8operating inside or outside of ,china04 #abje4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the ,united ,states and certain partner countries 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to support and encourage further defense collaboration with ,israel in areas of emerging technologies capable of enabling the warfighting capabilities of both the ,united ,states and ,israel to meet emerging defense challenges1 including in the areas of artificial intelligence1 cybersecurity1 robotics1 quantum1 and automation4 7b7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 upon request by the ,ministry of ,defense of a covered partner country and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 is authorized to carry out1 jointly with the covered partner country1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfare capabilities of the ,united ,states and the covered partner country to meet emerging defense challenges1 including in the areas of artificial intelligence1 cybersecurity1 robotics1 quantum1 and automation4 7c7 ,protection of sensitive information ,any activity carried out pursuant to the authority of subsection 7b7 shall be conducted in a manner that robustly protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states and the covered partner country4 7d7 ,applicability of export control restrictions ,any activity authorized under subsection 7b71 including fundamental research1 open source1 and standards-related activities1 for the development1 production1 or use of goods1 technology1 software1 knowledge1 or source code shall be subject to-- 7#a7 the ,export ,administration ,regulations under subchapter ,c of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7#b7 all other laws applicable to the control of arms exports4 7e7 ,report ,none of the activities described in subsection 7b7 may be carried out with respect to a covered partner country until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence submits to the appropriate congressional committees a report with respect to that partner country that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a memorandum of agreement between the ,united ,states and the covered partner country regarding sharing of costs and security safeguards for the activities described in subsection 7b71 and any supporting documents4 7#b7 ,a certification that such memorandum of agreement-- 7,a7 requires sharing of costs of the activities and security safeguards described in subsection 7b71 including in-kind support1 between the ,united ,states and the covered partner country2 7,b7 establishes the rights of the ,united ,states to any intellectual property developed under the memorandum of agreement2 7,c7 requires the ,united ,states ,government to receive semiannual reports on expenditure of funds1 if any1 by the government of the covered partner country1 including-- 7i7 a description of what the funds have been used for2 7ii7 a description of when funds were expended2 7iii7 an identification of entities that expended the funds2 and 7iv7 the export control regimes in place in the covered partner country to protect sensitive technology1 including related intellectual property and innovation efforts2 and 7,d7 includes robust safeguards against the ability of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or other foreign adversaries of the ,united ,states from1 directly or indirectly1 accessing1 acquiring1 or benefitting from any potential innovation1 technology1 research1 product1 or application funded1 produced1 or utilized by the partnership4 7f7 ,lead agency ,not earlier than the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the first report pursuant to subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall designate the ,irregular ,warfare ,technology ,support ,directorate of the ,department of ,defense as the lead agency of the ,department in carrying out this section4 7g7 ,semiannual reports ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees on a semiannual basis a report that contains a copy of the most recent semiannual report provided by the government of each covered partner country to the ,department of ,defense pursuant to subsection 7e77#b77;,c74 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term covered partner country means a country that1 as of ,june #a1 #bjbe1 has signed a bilateral agreement with the ,united ,states that is managed by the ,irregular ,warfare ,technology ,support ,directorate of the ,department of ,defense4 #abjf4 ,cybersecurity integration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall cooperate with the ,government of ,panama to seek to integrate cybersecurity into current and future joint training exercises4 7b7 ,purpose ,the cybersecurity integration in subsection 7a7 should-- 7#a7 incorporate elements of the ,cyber ,cooperation ,arrangement2 7#b7 provide technical assistance and training1 and enhance joint cooperation to improve mitigation1 deterrence1 and detection of cyberattacks and cyber vulnerabilities on critical infrastructure in and around the ,panama ,canal2 and 7#c7 incorporate cybersecurity activities into current and potential joint exercises conducted between the ,united ,states ,government and the ,government of ,panama to improve the security of the ,panama ,canal4 7c7 ,activities ,activities to further the purpose described in subsection 7b7 may include-- 7#a7 information sharing with the ,panama ,canal ,authority and the ,government of ,panama regarding cybersecurity threats and incidents2 7#b7 technical assistance to the ,panama ,canal ,authority and the ,government of ,panama on detection and mitigation of cyberattacks in order to improve response activities1 including advising national computer security incident response teams2 7#c7 conducting joint cybersecurity training exercises and other information sharing activities relating to cybersecurity with the ,government of ,panama1 including by-- 7,a7 supporting participation by the ,government of ,panama in existing cybersecurity training facilitated or managed by the ,department of ,defense and approved by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 incorporating cyber elements into existing joint training exercises1 such as ,,panamax2 and 7,c7 conducting an annual table-top cybersecurity exercise2 and 7#d7 conducting activities as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 consistent with the purposes described in subsection 7b7 for the cybersecurity integration described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,report and briefing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report and briefing on-- 7#a7 implementation of this section and any challenges related to implementation2 and 7#b7 any cyber threats1 such as ransomware attacks1 on critical infrastructure in and around the ,panama ,canal1 along with actions taken to address and mitigate these threats4 7e7 ,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 ,b ,matters relating to ,israel #abaa4 ,war ,reserve ,stockpile authority for ,israel ,section #abjja7;d7 of the ,department of ,defense ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-bhg2 #aah ,stat4 #ajaa7 is amended by striking ,january #a1 #bjbg and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbi4 #abab4 ,modification and 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 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #abac4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting domains 7a7 ,in general ,section #abgh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking unmanned aerial systems and inserting unmanned systems in all warfighting domains2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading to read as follows3 united states-israel program on countering unmanned systems4--2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking to establish capabilities and inserting to accelerate development of advanced technologies2 and 7ii7 by striking unmanned aerial systems and inserting unmanned systems in all warfighting domains2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,activities ,the activities required by this subsection may include the following3 7,a7 ,collaborative research initiatives involving government1 private sector1 and academic institutions in the ,united ,states and ,israel4 7,b7 ,joint training exercises and information-sharing mechanisms to maximize the sharing of technical expertise1 data1 and tactics related to emerging unmanned systems and related threats4 7,c7 ,development of joint technical requirements4 7,d7 ,collaborative development and evaluation of novel systems with defense industry partners4 7,e7 ,coordination with acquisition program offices of the ,united ,states and ,israel military service departments1 components1 and commands to expedite deployment of relevant systems and enhance military readiness4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking activities described in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting activities described in this subsection2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking aerial2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking #ee1jjj1jjj and inserting #gj1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking an appropriate research and development entity of a military department and inserting the ,irregular ,warfare ,technology ,support ,directorate2 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress on an annual basis a report that shall include for the preceding year a description of activities conducted under the program including-- 7#a7 an assessment of progress made by the ,united ,states and ,israel in addressing unmanned systems threats and requirements2 7#b7 an assessment of the program's collaboration with other ,united ,states ,government programs and defense contractors2 7#c7 an update on efforts to transition capabilities to acquisition program managers for fielding by ,united ,states or ,israeli military services1 components1 and commands2 and 7#d7 recommendations for future program activities and funding4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,transition provision ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall continue to carry out the activities authorized by section #abgh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj1 as such section was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 until such time as the ,secretary submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress the report required by subsection 7a77#b7 of such section for purposes of carrying of the activities required by such section1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section4 ,c ,matters relating to the ,near and ,middle ,east #abca4 ,repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded operations ,section #abba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is repealed4 #abcb4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations 7a7 ,extension of authority ,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 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbd1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf14 7b7 ,extension of limitation on amount ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended by striking beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbd1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbf14 #abcc4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals ,section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 #8#8,buck'' ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking elements of the ,syrian opposition and other2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,shia militias aligned with or supporting the ,government of ,syria and inserting ,shia militias previously aligned with or supporting the ,assad government2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7l77#c77;,e771 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting the date specified in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a74 #abcd4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria ,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 amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7g72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 through 7o7 as subsections 7g7 through 7n71 respectively2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c77i7 of subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7l77#b7 and inserting subsection 7k77#b72 7#e7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7k7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking subsection 7j77#a77;,c7 and inserting subsection 7i77#a77;,c72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subsection 7k7 and inserting subsection 7j72 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#f7 of subsection 7n7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abce4 ,counter-terrorism support 7a7 ,authority to provide support ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #abbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking with ,syria and inserting with any other country2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking with ,libya and inserting with any other country4 7a7 ,support to ,government of ,lebanon ,subsection 7c77#b7 of such section is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,such support may be used only to promote the ability of the armed forces of ,lebanon to counter the threat posed by ,lebanese ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,,isis1 and any other terrorist organization that threaten the security of ,lebanon and its neighbors44 7b7 ,extension of authority ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abcf4 ,prohibition on funding to ,badr ,organization ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to the ,secretary of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf may be made available to the ,badr ,organization4 ,d ,reports and strategies #abda4 ,modification and extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation ,section #abcd of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cicf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the goals1 factors1 and trends shaping ,russia's security strategy and military strategy1 including military spending and investment priorities4 7#b7 ,developments in the military doctrine1 operational concepts1 joint command and organizational structures1 and significant military operations and deployments of the ,russian ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the force structure1 readiness1 and capabilities of the ,russian ,armed ,forces4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of the ,russian ,armed ,forces deployed in the ,arctic and the ,north ,atlantic region4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of the ,russian ,armed ,forces as they relate to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato71 including the force posture of ,russian ,armed ,forces deployed adjacent to ,,nato's borders1 including in ,kaliningrad4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of the ,russian ,armed ,forces deployed in ,ukraine or adjacent to ,ukraine's borders4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of the ,russian ,armed ,forces in the ,baltic and ,black ,seas4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the reconstitution efforts of the ,russian ,armed ,forces1 including its ability to restore losses from the war in ,ukraine and to expand its force beyond #bjbb levels4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the impact of ,united ,states and international sanctions on the ,russian military's reconstitution efforts1 including an assessment of the impact of removing sanctions on the ,russian military's reconstitution efforts4 7#aj7 ,an assessment of what the ,russian ,armed ,forces has learned from the war in ,ukraine and how it has applied those lessons4 7#aa7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of ,russia that affect countries in ,latin ,america and the ,caribbean4 7#ab7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of ,russia that affect countries in the ,indo-,pacific1 with a specific emphasis on how such strategy1 objectives1 and force posture affect the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#ac7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of ,russia that affect countries in the ,middle ,east4 7#ad7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of ,russia that affect countries in ,africa4 7#ae7 ,a description of ,russia's overseas military basing1 military logistics capabilities1 and infrastructure to project power4 7#af7 ,a summary of all significant ,russian cooperation with foreign forces1 including major training and exercises1 foreign deployments1 and basing agreements--specifying for each ,russian foreign deployment the number of force deployed1 the types of capabilities deployed1 the length of the deployment1 and any agreement enabling or governing the deployment4 7#ag7 ,an assessment of relations between the ,russian ,federation and ,iran1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and ,north ,korea1 with respect to security and military matters4 7#ah7 ,an assessment of the proliferation activities of ,russia and ,russian entities1 including activities relating to the supply of materials1 technologies1 or expertise relating to nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction or missile systems to other states or non-state actors4 7#ai7 ,an assessment of ,russia's nuclear program and capabilities1 including 7,a7 its nuclear strategy and associated doctrines2 7,b7 the size and state of its stockpile and projections of its future arsenals2 7,c7 its civil and military production capacities2 and 7,d7 the modernization and force structure of its strategic forces4 7#bj7 ,a description of ,russia's current missile defense strategy and capabilities1 including efforts to develop missile defense capabilities4 7#ba7 ,a description of ,russia's anti-access and area denial capabilities4 7#bb7 ,a description of ,russia's command1 control1 communications1 computers1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance modernization program and capabilities and the applications for such program and capabilities for precision-guided weapons4 7#bc7 ,an assessment of ,russia's space and counterspace programs and capabilities4 7#bd7 ,an assessment of ,russia's cyberwarfare and electronic warfare capabilities 7including details on the number of malicious cyber incidents originating from ,russia against ,department of ,defense infrastructure74 7#be7 ,an assessment of any influence operations or campaigns by the ,russian ,federation targeting the ,united ,states1 any military alliances and partnerships of which the ,united ,states is a member1 or treaty allies of the ,united ,states1 including3 7,a7 the objectives of such operations2 7,b7 the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures used2 and 7,c7 the impact of such operations on the ,united ,states1 military alliances or partnerships of which the ,united ,states is a member1 or treaty allies of the ,united ,states2 7,d7 detail regarding any campaign that specifically targeted ,u4,s4 ,department of ,defense personnel2 and 7,e7 the metrics used to judge the impact of such operations4 7#bf7 ,an assessment of how ,russian private military companies are being utilized to advance the security interests of the ,russian ,federation2 7#bg7 ,an assessment of the threat perception of the ,russian ,federation by ,u4,s4 allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific4 7#bh7 ,other military and security developments involving ,russia that the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant to ,united ,states national security4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking ,january #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjcj4 #abdb4 ,report on ,united ,states deterrence and defense posture in the ,european region 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,at the same time as the submission of the budget of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the independent assessment of the ,commander with respect to the activities and resources required1 for the first fiscal year beginning after the date of submission of the report and the four following fiscal years1 to achieve the following objectives3 7,a7 ,the implementation of the ,national ,defense ,strategy with respect to the ,european region4 7,b7 ,the maintenance of the comparative military advantage of the ,united ,states and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 with respect to the ,russian ,federation4 7,c7 ,the reduction of the risk of executing contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including contingency plans conducted by ,united ,states ,central ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command4 7,d7 ,the maintenance of the capability and capacity to defense the homeland forward4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to the achievement of the objectives described in paragraph 7#a71 a description of the intended force structure and posture of assigned and allocated forces in each ,,nato member country4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the capability requirements to achieve such objectives4 7,c7 ,an assessment of logistics requirements1 including personnel1 equipment1 supplies1 storage1 and maintenance needs to achieve such objectives4 7,d7 ,an identification of required infrastructure and military construction investments to achieve such objectives4 7,e7 ,an assessment of security cooperation authorities1 activities1 or resources required to achieve such objectives4 7,f7 7i7 ,a plan to fully resource ,united ,states force posture and capabilities1 including-- 7,i7 a detailed assessment of the resources necessary to address the elements described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 including specific cost estimates for recommended investments or projects-- 7aa7 to maintain a posture and presence of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces that meet the objectives of paragraph 7#a72 7bb7 to maintain the logistics and maintenance capabilities and the pre-positioning of equipment1 munitions1 fuel1 and materiel that meet the objectives of paragraph 7#a72 7cc7 to carry out a program of exercises1 training1 experimentation1 and innovation for the joint force that meet the objectives of paragraph 7#a72 7dd7 to maintain the infrastructure to ensure the responsiveness and resiliency of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces within ,,nato in order to meet the objectives of paragraph 7#a72 7ee7 to build the defense and security capabilities1 capacity1 and cooperation of allies and partners that meet the objectives of paragraph 7#a72 and 7ff7 to modernize the capabilities available to ,united ,states ,european ,command to meet the objectives of paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,ii7 a detailed timeline to achieve the intended force structure and posture described in clause 7i74 7ii7 ,the specific cost estimates required by clause 7i77,i7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include the following3 7,i7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7bb7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,,ii7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7bb7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,,iii7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7bb7 a description of the specific manner in which each such amount would be used4 7,,iv7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7aa7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7bb7 a description of the requirements for each such amount4 7,v7 ,with respect to each project under military construction accounts 7including unspecified minor military construction and amounts for planning and design71 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount for each fiscal year4 7,,vi7 ,with respect to any expenditure or proposed appropriation not described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,v71 a level of detail equivalent to or greater than the level of detail provided in the future-years defense program submitted pursuant to section #bba7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7iii7 ,a budget display1 prepared with the assistance of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 that compares the independent assessment of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command with the amounts contained in the budget display for the applicable fiscal year4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 may be submitted in classified form1 but shall include an unclassified summary4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ae days after the submission of the budget of the ,president 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code7 for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense 7acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller71 and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation7 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall provide to the congressional defense committees a joint briefing1 and any written comments the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff consider necessary1 with respect to their assessments of the report submitted under subsection 7a71 including their assessments of the feasibility and advisability of the plan required by subsection 7a77#b77;,f74 ,,xiii ,other matters relating to foreign nations ,a ,matters relating to ,europe #acja4 ,allied contributions to ,united ,states force posture on ,,nato's eastern flank 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states remains steadfast in its ironclad commitment to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 as the foundation of transatlantic security and to upholding its obligations under the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty1 including its commitment to collective defense under ,article #e of the ,treaty2 7#b7 at this time1 ,united ,states forces stationed in and deployed to ,,nato's eastern flank remain critical to conventional deterrence and defense on the ,european continent2 and 7#c7 ,,nato allies should strengthen the alliance by contributing further to the costs associated with the alliance's force posture on ,,nato's eastern flank1 including ,united ,states forces stationed in and deployed to other allied countries1 not solely within their own national borders1 using the authorities of section #bcej;j of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,amendments ,section #bcej;j of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting another country or before a regional organization2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting before the colon at the end the following3 1 to be allocated as the country or regional organization making the contribution may specify2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 in the host nation or another country2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 in the host nation or another country2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 in the host nation or another country2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,sustainment of ,united ,states armed forces in a deployed1 rotational1 or permanent change of station status in a ,,nato country4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,limitation on availability of contributions for costs of military construction projects ,the authority to provide for the payment of military construction projects of the ,department of ,defense under subsection 7c77#b7 may be exercised only with respect to contributions accepted under subsection 7a7 on or after the date of the enactment of this subsection4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7g7 7as so amended71 by amending subparagraph 7,e7 to read as follows3 7,e7 ,the amount of such burden sharing contributions expended1 by eligible category1 including compensation for-- 7i7 local national employees2 7ii7 military construction projects2 7iii7 supplies and services of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7iv7 sustainment of ,united ,states armed forces in a deployed1 rotational1 or permanent change of station status in a ,,nato country4 4 7c7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term sustainment of ,united ,states armed forces-- 7#a7 means the provision of the reasonable and proper costs of ,united ,states armed forces in a deployed1 rotational1 or permanent change of station status in a ,,nato country1 for fuel1 transportation1 force protection including cyber protection1 training ammunition1 utilities1 medical and maintenance services1 including that which is required to keep infrastructure1 pre-positioned stocks1 and equipment in good working order2 and 7#b7 does not include pay1 allowances1 and other normal benefits to which the ,united ,states forces are entitled4 #acjb4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #ajfh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,presidential determination ,none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by subsection 7f7 for a fiscal year may be obligated or expended for that fiscal year until the date on which the ,president submits to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a written determination that doing so is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 7#ab7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg1 #cjj1jjj1jjj4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a77#a7 shall apply beginning with amounts authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf4 #acjc4 ,extension of report relating to allied and partner support to ,ukraine ,section #abdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #dfj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 all allied contributions to ,jumpstart ,foreign ,military ,sales cases or any similar initiatives2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking 8,january #a1 #bjbe0 and inserting 8,january #a1 #bjbg04 #acjd4 ,oversight of ,united ,states force posture in ,europe 7a7 ,in general ,until the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 have each independently submitted to the appropriate congressional committees the certifications and assessments described in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be used-- 7#a7 to take any action to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces assigned1 deployed1 or allocated to the ,united ,states ,european ,command and present in the ,european theater to a number less than #gf1jjj2 or 7#b7 to divest1 consolidate1 or otherwise return to a host country any sites included in the real property inventory of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as of ,june #a1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,certifications and assessments described ,the certifications and assessments described in this subsection shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a certification that such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return of forces from ,europe is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 including a justification explaining the analysis behind such certification4 7#b7 ,a certification that the ,secretary has consulted appropriately with ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7referred to in this section as ,,nato7 allies and partners regarding such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the threat the ,russian ,federation poses to ,,nato in the near-1 medium-1 and long-term4 7#d7 ,a description of the requirements being prioritized that necessitate such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the impact of such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return on the security of the ,united ,states1 as well as the deterrence and defense posture of ,,nato4 7#f7 ,an analysis of the impact of such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to support or execute the contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including operations-- 7,a7 conducted by the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 within the area of responsibility of the ,european ,command2 or 7,b7 by the ,united ,states ,central ,command and the ,united ,states ,africa ,command1 leveraging agreements with countries in the area of responsibility of the ,european ,command regarding access1 basing1 or overflight4 7#g7 ,an analysis of the impact of such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to defend the homeland forward4 7#h7 ,an analysis of the impact of such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability with ,,nato allies and partners4 7#i7 ,a description of consultations with ,,nato1 as well as ,,nato allies and partners1 regarding such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return4 7#aj7 ,a plan for how the ,united ,states will coordinate with ,,nato to ensure that ,,nato can assume the capabilities and responsibilities of the members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces withdrawn as a result of such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return4 7#aa7 ,an assessment of the impact of such a reduction1 divestment1 consolidation1 or return on transatlantic cooperation to deter the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7d7 ,sunset ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 ,b ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #acaa4 ,extension and modification of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #abea of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7#b7 by striking fiscal year #bjbe and inserting fiscal year #bjbf4 7b7 ,report ,subsection 7d77#a77;,a7 of such section is amended by striking fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg and inserting fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 7c7 ,plan required ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended by striking fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg and inserting fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 #acab4 ,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 #bjbe and inserting fiscal year #bjbf4 #acac4 ,taiwan ,security ,cooperation ,initiative ,subsection 7d7 of section #acbc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,of the amounts and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,of the amounts 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense1 not more than #a1jjj1jjj1jjj may be made available for the purposes of subsection 7a74 4 #acad4 ,extension of deterrence pilot program ,section #acad7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #caa note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbg and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #acae4 ,strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence in the ,indo-,pacific 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement a strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence against regional aggression in the ,indo-,pacific region by expanding multilateral coordination with ,united ,states allies and partners in the region1 with particular emphasis on ,japan1 the ,philippines1 and ,australia1 including through enhancing multilateral access and basing agreements1 command and control structures1 intelligence-sharing1 and exercises and operations4 7b7 ,strategy requirements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall describe current activities and identify future actions to be taken over the next #e years by the ,department of ,defense to-- 7#a7 leverage reciprocal access agreements between the ,united ,states and its ,indo-,pacific allies and partners1 particularly ,japan1 the ,philippines1 and ,australia1 to expand regional access for these and other allied and partner militaries1 including for purposes of enhancing interoperability at locations across the ,indo-,pacific region1 prepositioning munitions stockpiles1 and jointly supporting and leveraging shared facilities1 operational access1 and infrastructure2 7#b7 improve command and control structures enabling enhanced multilateral coordination with ,indo-,pacific allies and partners1 including through the ,combined ,coordination ,center in the ,philippines1 the joint force headquarters of the ,united ,states in ,japan1 and a potential combined coordination structure in ,australia2 7#c7 expand intelligence-sharing and maritime domain awareness among the ,united ,states and ,indo-,pacific allies and partners1 including through the ,bilateral ,intelligence ,analysis ,cell in ,japan and the ,combined ,coordination ,center in the ,philippines2 and 7#d7 expand the scope and scale of multilateral military exercises and operations in the region1 particularly among the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 ,australia1 and the ,philippines1 including more frequent combined maritime operations through the ,taiwan ,strait and in the ,south ,china ,sea4 7c7 ,submission2 interim report 7#a7 ,submission of strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the strategy required by subsection 7a71 including an identification of any changes to funding or policy required to strengthen multilateral deterrence among the ,united ,states and allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific against regional aggression4 7#b7 ,interim report on implementation ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the implementation of the strategy required by subsection 7a71 including any resource or authority gaps identified in the ,department's ability to execute the strategy4 #acaf4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliance and partnership with ,south ,korea ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should continue efforts that strengthen ,united ,states defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region so as to further the comparative advantage of the ,united ,states in strategic competition with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including by-- 7#a7 reinforcing the ,united ,states alliance with ,south ,korea2 7#b7 maintaining the presence of approximately #bh1ejj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to ,south ,korea2 7#c7 enhancing mutual defense base cooperation2 and 7#d7 affirming the ,united ,states extended deterrence commitment 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 ,peninsula4 ,,xiv ,other ,authorizations ,a ,military ,programs #adja4 ,working capital funds ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing capital for working capital and revolving funds1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #adjb4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf 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 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 #aeba74 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for ,drug ,interdiction and ,counter-,drug ,activities1 ,defense-wide1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #adjd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf for expenses1 not otherwise provided for1 for the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 #adje4 ,defense ,health ,program ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,defense ,health ,program for use of the ,armed ,forces and other activities and agencies of the ,department of ,defense for providing for the health of eligible beneficiaries1 as specified in the funding table in section #deja4 ,b ,other ,matters #adaa4 ,extension of authorities for funding and management of joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois 7a7 ,in general ,section #agjd7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #begc71 as most recently amended by section #adba7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #babi71 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,authority for transfer of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated for section #adje and available for the ,defense ,health ,program for operation and maintenance1 #afb1ejj1jjj may be transferred by the ,secretary of ,defense to the ,joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund established by subsection 7a77#a7 of section #agjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #bega74 ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#b7 of such section #agjd1 any funds so transferred shall be treated as amounts authorized and appropriated specifically for the purpose of such a transfer4 7c7 ,use of transferred funds ,for the purposes of subsection 7b7 of such section #agjd1 facility operations for which funds transferred under subsection 7a7 may be used are operations of the ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,federal ,health ,care ,center1 consisting of the ,north ,chicago ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,center1 the ,navy ,ambulatory ,care ,center1 and supporting facilities designated as a combined ,federal medical facility under an operational agreement covered by section #gjf of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #abb ,stat4 #dejj74 #adab4 ,amendment to ,national ,defense ,stockpile shortfall briefings 7a7 ,in general ,section #ad7;f77#b7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e7;f77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 a list of the materials described in such paragraph and1 for each such material-- 7i7 a description of the material2 7ii7 the priority of the material2 and 7iii7 the objective to be achieved if funding is provided1 in whole or in part1 for the acquisition of the material to remedy the shortfall of such material in the stockpile2 4 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,d7 verification that the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager manages and evaluates the stockpile using the most complete and accurate data provided by the military departments 7as defined under section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,e7 the amounts appropriated by ,congress to the stockpile for both the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal year2 7,f7 a description of any progress or mitigation plans based on recommendations to address such shortfall that were made in reports submitted under subsection 7a7 prior to such briefing2 7,g7 a description of the risks resulting from the inability of the armed services to provide comprehensive data for all strategic and critical materials2 7,h7 the cost to remedy all such shortfalls2 and 7,i7 the cost to remedy such shortfalls for such materials that are a priority4 4 7b7 ,implementation briefing ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall jointly provide to congressional defense committees a briefing on the progress of implementing the recommendations in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,national ,defense ,stockpile3 ,actions ,needed to ,improve ,,dod's ,efforts to ,prepare for ,emergencies and dated ,september #aj1 #bjbd 7,,gao-#bd-ajfiei71 including-- 7#a7 the specific actions taken to implement such recommendations2 7#b7 an explanation of any obstacles to implementing such recommendations2 7#c7 a description of any planned actions to implement such recommendations2 and 7#d7 for each such recommendation not fully implemented as of the date of such briefing1 an estimate of the date on which such recommendation will be fully implemented4 #adac4 ,beginning balances of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,working ,capital ,fund for audit purposes ,for purposes of an audit conducted under chapter #i;,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,working ,capital ,fund established pursuant to section #bbjh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 ,working ,capital ,funds-- 7#a7 the ,fund ,balance with ,treasury opening balance for ,october #a1 #bjbd1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #ajajjj is #c1dhc1dhc1fda4fg1 as recorded in official accounting records2 7#b7 the ,unexpended ,appropriations-,cumulative opening balance for ,october #a1 #bjbd1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #cajjjj is #hhc1hhg1ade4ga1 as recorded in official accounting records2 7#c7 the ,cumulative ,results of ,operations opening balance for ,october #a1 #bjbd1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #ccajjj is #bg1bga1edg1aba4he1 as recorded in official accounting records2 7#d7 the ,contract ,authority ,carried ,forward opening balance for ,october #a1 #bjbd1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #dacijj is #ac1acj1aea1ihe4ci1 as recorded in official accounting records2 7#e7 the ,total ,actual ,resources-,collected opening balance for ,october #a1 #bjbd1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #dbjajj is #c1egh1idd1hhc4hf1 as recorded in official accounting records2 and 7#f7 the ,unapportioned-,unexpired ,authority opening balance for ,october #a1 #bjbd1 for ,united ,states ,standard ,general ,ledger ,account #ddejjj is #ejg1ced1acd4gb1 as recorded in official accounting records4 #adad4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,there is hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf from the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home ,trust ,fund the sum of #gg1jjj1jjj for the operation of the ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,,xv ,cyberspace-,related ,matters ,a ,cyber ,operations #aeja4 ,accountability of the ,authorization to ,operate processes ,section #aebb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,e7 defines ,department of ,defense-wide1 mandatory timelines for activities performed by authorizing officials with respect to an ,authorization to ,operate for cloud-hosted platforms1 services1 and applications2 and 7,f7 establishes processes and policies1 developed in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 for the boards established in subsections 7c7 and 7d74 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7e7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsections3 7c7 ,establishment of ,authority-to-,operate ,expedited ,appeals ,board for the ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a board1 to be known as the ,authority-to-,operate ,expedited ,appeals ,board4 7#b7 ,responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall decide whether to grant each ,authorization to ,operate for which a relevant stakeholder in the ,authorization to ,operate submission process submits a request in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 not later than #ij days after the date on which such relevant stakeholder submits such request4 7,b7 ,submission ,a relevant stakeholder in the ,authorization to ,operate submission process seeking a decision from the board established under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an ,authorization to ,operate may submit a request for such decision to such board if-- 7i7 a request for such ,authorization to ,operate was appropriately submitted to the authorizing official for such ,authorization to ,operate not less than #ahj days prior to the submission to the board2 and 7ii7 as of the date of such submission1 such authorizing official has not made a final decision with respect to such ,authorization to ,operate4 7,c7 ,authorizing official authority ,upon the submission of a request for an ,authorization to ,operate in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 the authorizing official for an ,authorization to ,operate shall cease to have authority to grant or deny such ,authorization to ,operate4 7#c7 ,submission for consideration ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each relevant stakeholder in the ,authorization to ,operate submission process may submit to the board established under paragraph 7#a7 a request for a decision under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,board requirements 7,a7 ,membership ,the board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of the following members3 7i7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7ii7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 7iii7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,information ,systems ,agency4 7iv7 ,any other official determined appropriate by the chair of such board4 7,b7 ,chair ,the chair of the board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall be the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7,c7 ,frequency ,the board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall meet not less than frequently than quarterly4 7#e7 ,existing forum 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may designate a body in the ,department of ,defense to carry the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#b7 if-- 7i7 the body so designated is in existence as of the date of the enactment of this subsection3 and 7ii7 the responsibilities of such body relate to managing risks for information technologies4 7,b7 ,effects ,if the ,secretary of ,defense designates a body under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 such body shall be deemed to be a board established in such military department under paragraph 7#a7 for the purposes of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7,c7 ,dissolution ,if the body designated by the ,secretary of ,defense under this paragraph ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry out the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may designate another body in the ,department of ,defense to carry out such responsibilities or establish a board in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 except that the ,secretary shall establish such board not later than #ahj days after the date on which the body designated by the ,secretary under this paragraph ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry out such responsibilities4 7d7 ,establishment of ,authority-to-,operate ,expedited ,appeals ,board for the military departments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall establish in such military department a board4 7#b7 ,responsibilities 7,a7 ,in general ,each board established in a military department under paragraph 7#a7 shall decide whether to grant each ,authorization to ,operate for which a relevant stakeholder in the ,authorization to ,operate submission process submits a request in accordance with subparagraph 7,b7 not later than #ij days after the date on which such relevant stakeholder submits such request4 7,b7 ,submission ,a relevant stakeholder in the ,authorization to ,operate submission process seeking a decision from a board established in a military department under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an ,authorization to ,operate may submit a request for such decision to such board if-- 7i7 a request for such ,authorization to ,operate was appropriately submitted to the authorizing official for such ,authorization to ,operate not less than #ahj days prior to the submission to the board2 7ii7 the ,authorization to ,operate is for an information system of such military department2 and 7iii7 as of the date of such submission1 the authorizing official for such ,authorization to ,operate has not made a final decision with respect such ,authorization to ,operate4 7,c7 ,authorizing official authority ,upon the submission of a request for an ,authorization to ,operate in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 the authorizing official for an ,authorization to ,operate shall cease to have authority to grant or deny such ,authorization to ,operate4 7#c7 ,submission capability ,the ,secretary concerned for a military department shall ensure that each relevant stakeholder in the ,authorization to ,operate submission process may submit to the board established in such military department under paragraph 7#a7 a request for a decision under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,board requirements 7,a7 ,membership ,a board established in a military department under paragraph 7#a7 shall be composed of the following members3 7i7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of such military department4 7ii7 ,the service acquisition executive of such military department4 7iii7 ,the commanders of the relevant service cyber components4 7iv7 ,any other official determined appropriate by the chair of such board4 7,b7 ,chair ,the chair of a board established in a military department under paragraph 7#a7 shall be the ,chief ,information ,officer of such military department4 7,c7 ,frequency ,each board established under paragraph 7#a7 shall meet not less than frequently than quarterly4 7#e7 ,existing forum 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of a military department may designate a body in such military department to carry the responsibilities of described in paragraph 7#b7 if-- 7i7 the body so designated is in existence as of the date of the enactment of this subsection3 and 7ii7 the responsibilities of such body relate to managing risks for information technologies4 7,b7 ,effects ,if the ,secretary of a military department designates a body under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to such ,secretary2 and 7ii7 such body shall be deemed to be a board established in such military department under paragraph 7#a7 for the purposes of paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7,c7 ,dissolution ,if the body designated by the ,secretary of a military department under this paragraph ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry out the responsibilities described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may designate another body in such military department to carry out such responsibilities or establish a board in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 except that the ,secretary shall establish such board not later than #ahj days after the date on which the body designated by the ,secretary under this paragraph ceases to exist or becomes permanently unable to carry out such responsibilities4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,biannual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and every six months thereafter under ,october #a1 #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on activities under this section in the six-month period ending on the date of the submission of such report4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by such report-- 7,a7 the number of new ,authorizations to ,operate2 7,b7 the number of ,authorizations to ,operate evaluated2 7,c7 the number of requests for ,authorizations to ,operate that were denied2 7,d7 the number of requests for ,authorizations to ,operate submitted to the board established under subsection 7c72 7,e7 the number of requests for ,authorizations to ,operate resolved by the board established under subsection 7c72 7,f7 the number of requests for ,authorizations to ,operate submitted to a board established under subsection 7d72 7,g7 the number of requests for ,authorizations to ,operate resolved by a board established under subsection 7d72 7,h7 the average length of time required for a capability to receive an ,authorization to ,operate in accordance with the organization's implementation of the risk management framework publish by the ,national ,institution of ,standards and ,technology in ,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-cg1 or any amendatory or superseding document thereto2 7,i7 the number of ,authorizations to ,operate issued pursuant to the policy required by subsection 7b72 7,j7 the number of requested reciprocal ,authorizations to ,operate denied due to insufficiency of supporting evidence2 and 7,k7 a narrative summary identifying deficiencies in ,bodies of ,evidence packages that prevented an authorizing official from adopting the security analysis and artifacts1 as appropriate1 of a cloud-hosted platform1 service1 or application that has already been authorized by another authorizing official in the ,department of ,defense in accordance with the policy required by subsection 7b74 4 #aejb4 ,codification of the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cybersecurity 7a7 ,management of the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cyber 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,cyber ,academic ,engagement ,office shall manage the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cyber program4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,in managing the ,program1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 consult with the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 to ensure that the cyber education programs and educational resource development efforts and programs of the ,federal ,government do not compete or conflict with each other2 7,b7 consult with the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies and representatives of appropriate private sector entities1 academic institutions1 and other organizations as determined necessary by the ,director to make the designations under subsection 7b72 and 7,c7 manage instructional and participatory opportunities available through the efforts1 programs1 initiatives1 and investments from primary through postsecondary levels accounted for in the report required under section #afdi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ageh74 7b7 ,designations 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition the responsibilities under subsection 7a77#b71 in carrying out the ,program1 the ,director shall designate academic institutions as ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in one or more of cyber defense1 cyber operations1 and cyber research4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,director shall make the designations under paragraph 7#a7 based on the following3 7,a7 ,academic requirements and best practices identified by the ,director in consultation with ,departments and ,agencies enabling the development of educational programs reflecting the full range of cyber work roles specified in the ,defense ,cyber ,workforce ,framework1 the ,national ,initiative on ,cyber ,education ,workforce ,framework for ,cyber published by the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology in ,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj-aha1 ,revision #e1 or any successor framework4 7,b7 ,institutional criteria and requirements emphasizing the following3 7i7 ,outreach to the surrounding community of an eligible academic institution4 7ii7 ,leadership in contributing to the development of a national cyber workforce1 including cultivating educational institution faculty and research leaders4 7iii7 ,leadership in the development of educational and performance expectations for cyber professionals1 including through curriculum and degree offerings to prepare future cyber professionals of all knowledge and skill levels4 7iv7 ,demonstrated commitment to implementing cyber best practices within the eligible academic institution across academic disciplines4 7v7 ,demonstrated commitment to seek solutions to challenges in addressing ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal level ,cyber education needs4 7vi7 ,regional accreditation from one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the ,federal ,department of ,education providing external review to assure quality and ongoing improvement4 7,c7 ,increasing collaboration within the cyber education community to support development and sharing of educational materials and curriculum4 7,d7 ,increasing collaboration with private sector entities and government employers at the ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal levels to further define workforce requirements and assist in defining academic requirements to prepare students for the field of cyber4 7c7 ,metrics and reporting 7#a7 ,metrics ,the ,director shall-- 7,a7 collaborate with the individuals described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 to identify metrics and annual data reporting requirements necessary to assess the degree to which the ,program is meeting the objectives of the ,program2 and 7,b7 ensure adequate data and best practices are made available to the individuals described in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 to measure the efficacy of the ,program and the benefits provided to individuals participating in the ,program and to the ,department compared to costs of the ,program paid by academic institutions participating in the ,program and sponsors of the ,program4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director shall submit to ,congress a report on the benefits provided to individuals participating in the ,program and to the ,department compared to costs of the ,program paid by academic institutions participating in the program and sponsors of the ,program4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term academic institution means an eligible and current ,united ,states community college1 college1 academy1 institute1 or university in the ,united ,states for designation under the ,program4 7#b7 ,the term ,cyber ,academic ,engagement ,office means the office established under section #baib;c7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,cyber ,academic ,engagement ,office4 7#d7 ,the term ,program means the ,national ,centers of ,academic ,excellence in ,cyber program4 #aejc4 ,assessment of ,cyber ,operational ,support to geographic combatant commands 7a7 ,reports ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each commander of a unified combatant command1 other than the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the sufficiency of support provided by the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command in carrying out the mission of such unified combatant command4 7b7 ,elements ,each report submitted by a commander of a unified combatant command under subsection 7a7 shall include an evaluation of-- 7#a7 the ability of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the service cyber components to provide to such combatant command capabilities that align with the operational requirements of such commander1 including capabilities to support such commander acting with respect to targets on the joint integrated prioritized target list of such commander2 and 7#b7 such other matters as determined appropriate by such commander4 #aejd4 ,limitation on the divestment1 consolidation1 and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall not take any action to divest1 consolidate1 or curtail any electronic warfare test and evaluation activities that were part of an ,army element of the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act until the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the report described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report ,the report described in this subsection is a report on a decision of the ,secretary to divest1 consolidate1 or curtail an electronic warfare test or evaluation activity described in subsection 7a7 that contains the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the analytic basis used by the ,secretary for making the decision1 including matters relating to any cost1 workload1 and workforce requirements1 as well as any analysis relating to operational impact on users of the activities4 7#b7 ,the findings from an independent review by the ,director of the ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of all analyses described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a certification by the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center that the analyses described in paragraph 7#a7 and the decision of the ,secretary meet the requirement of the ,department of ,defense1 as required by section #dagc7;c77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aeje4 ,incentivization plan for critical skills for members of the ,armed ,forces to carry out ,department of ,defense cyber operations 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall develop and implement a plan to incentivize critical skills and proficiencies for covered members of the ,armed ,forces required to carry out ,department of ,defense cyber operations4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of critical skills and proficiencies required by covered members of the ,armed ,forces to carry out ,department of ,defense cyber operations4 7#b7 ,a process for reassessment of critical skills and identification of lessons learned with respect to such operations4 7#c7 ,an identification of skill sets related to such operations that should require periodic recertification4 7#d7 ,estimated personnel levels required for each skill set and proficiency related to such operations4 7#e7 ,a process for identifying personnel levels and skills of covered members of the ,armed ,forces that may be useful for such operations4 7#f7 ,a process for providing continuation or certification pay for each skill set needed for such operations4 7#g7 ,an anticipated budget for incentives to be used with-- 7,a7 the level of cyber operations personnel as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 a level of cyber operations personnel that the ,secretary considers to be full capacity4 7c7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing the plan required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,covered members of the ,armed ,forces defined ,in this section1 the term covered members of the ,armed ,forces means members of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 #aejf4 ,evaluation of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber for the ,indo-,pacific ,area of responsibility 7a7 ,evaluation ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy1 in collaboration with the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall conduct a comprehensive evaluation and provide recommendations on establishing a ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber for the ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7b7 ,evaluation requirements ,the evaluation required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of cyber force employment requirements and capabilities for the ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the operational requirements for ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber elements in each geographic combatant command area of operations4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the optimal command and control structures for the elements of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber1 including-- 7,a7 the designation of ,joint ,task ,force ,establishing ,authority described in ,joint ,publication #c-cc of the ,joint ,task ,force ,headquarters 7,january #ca1 #bjah72 7,b7 the alignment of operational control and tactical control authorities over subordinate forces assigned to ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber2 and 7,c7 concurrent ,joint ,task ,force ,establishing ,authority management structures between ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#d7 ,an assessment of force structure requirements1 including-- 7,a7 the subordinate forces to be assigned to each planned element of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber1 including-- 7i7 ,joint ,forces ,headquarters ,cyber of the ,navy2 7ii7 ,joint ,task ,force ,ares2 7iii7 ,task ,force ,two of the ,cyber ,national ,mission ,force2 and 7iv7 ,forward ,information ,warfare ,command ,pacific of the ,navy2 7,b7 the personnel and resources required to carry out the mission of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber2 and 7,c7 sources of personnel required to meet such personnel requirements4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the integration and sustainment of cyber capabilities and effects4 7#f7 ,an identification of supporting infrastructure requirements for the ,indo-,pacific ,command to conduct cyber activities in support of the military objects of the ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7#g7 ,a description of potential missions and lines of effort for elements of ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber4 7#h7 ,such other matters as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff determine appropriate4 7c7 ,implementation plan for ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber ,the evaluation required under subsection 7a7 shall include a comprehensive implementation plan for establishing ,joint ,task ,force-,cyber for the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command area of responsibility that is based1 as determined appropriate1 on the findings of such evaluation4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy1 the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall jointly submit to the ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report containing-- 7#a7 the results of the evaluation required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the implementation plan required under subsection 7c72 7#c7 the views from each of the geographic combatant commands regarding the findings of such evaluation and such implementation plan2 and 7#d7 recommendations for legislative or administrative actions required to implement such implementation plan4 ,b ,cybersecurity #aeaa4 ,annual report on weapon systems data accessibility and security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,army1 ,secretary of the ,navy1 and ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report analyzing the weapons platforms of the ,department of ,defense that lack onboard1 real-time cybersecurity capabilities4 7b7 ,elements ,each annual report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each weapons platform analyzed in such report1 the following3 7#a7 ,an explanation of why onboard1 real-time cybersecurity capabilities have not yet been integrated into such weapons platform4 7#b7 ,an estimate of the cost to implement onboard1 real-time cybersecurity capabilities into such weapons platform to enable monitoring and detection of cyber intrusions4 7#c7 ,a timeline1 correlated with the cost estimate required under paragraph 7#b71 to implement onboard1 real-time cybersecurity capabilities across the entire inventory of the ,department of ,defense of such weapons platform4 7c7 ,onboard1 real-time cybersecurity capabilities defined ,in this section1 onboard1 real-time cybersecurity capabilities means technologies integrated into a weapons platform that mitigate cyber risks to operation1 including serial bus monitoring capabilities or runtime application self-protection capabilities4 #aeab4 ,incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into annual cybersecurity training 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall revise the mandatory annual training on cybersecurity for members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense to include content related to the unique cybersecurity challenges posed by the use of artificial intelligence4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter until the training described in subsection 7a7 has been revised as required by such subsection1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a briefing on the progress of such revision4 #aeac4 ,update to cyber security requirements for telecommunications contracts 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall implement regulations requiring that each covered telecommunications contract includes updated cyber security requirements for ,department wireless telecommunication devices to protect against domestic and international cybersecurity attacks1 including ,,ss#g signaling attacks1 diameter signaling attacks1 ,,sim hacking1 and simulated cellular sites4 7b7 ,elements ,the cyber security requirements required to be included in covered telecommunication contracts under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,disabling the use of #b;,g and #c;,g telecommunication networks by ,department wireless telecommunication devices1 and security vulnerabilities in inbound and outbound ,signaling ,system #g traffic from foreign countries and operators of foreign telecommunications networks4 7#b7 ,providing protection against all categories of ,diameter protocol exploitation1 including ,category #j non-application information1 ,category #a application ,,id and command codes1 ,category #b application-specific values1 and ,category #c location and time4 7#c7 ,enabling and facilitating rotation of traditionally persistent alphanumeric identifiers used to authentic users1 including the international mobile subscriber identity for users1 including the international mobile subscriber identity4 7#d7 ,real-time monitoring and blocking of suspicious connections and requests that pose a high risk to cybersecurity1 including any connection or request that would force a ,department wireless telecommunication device to use a #c;,g telecommunication network1 improperly filtered signaling traffic1 and connections or requests that do not match the location of the subscriber1 as well as real-time alerting when a user of ,department wireless telecommunication device is targeted by a high-risk connection or request4 7#e7 ,encrypting data and call sessions1 encrypting call data records in storage1 and storing call data records not longer than #fj days4 7#f7 ,apply modern cryptographic protections to prevent the ability to transfer phone numbers between devices and disabling user requests to transfer phone numbers between devices4 7#g7 ,hosting the software infrastructure for the mobile network in a commercial cloud computing environment and making publicly available quarterly cybersecurity audits conducted by independent auditors on behalf of the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,certification ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall certify to the congressional defense committees that the ,secretary of the ,navy has implemented the regulations required by subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered telecommunications contract means a contract-- 7,a7 that is entered into under the multiple award contract 7as defined in section #ccjb7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7 described in the memorandum of the ,department of ,defense entitled ,do,d ,,unclassified ,wireless ,mobile ,services and ,devices ,spiral #d and dated ,may #bc1 #bjbd2 or 7,b7 under which the ,navy acquires wireless telecommunication services or devices4 7#b7 ,the term ,department wireless telecommunication device means a wireless telecommunication device-- 7,a7 acquired under a covered telecommunications contract2 or 7,b7 that is using wireless telecommunication services under a covered telecommunications contract4 #aead4 ,federal contractor vulnerability disclosure policy 7a7 ,recommendations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,cybersecurity and ,infrastructure ,security ,agency1 the ,national ,cyber ,director1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 and any other appropriate head of an ,executive department1 shall-- 7,a7 review the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation contract requirements and language for contractor vulnerability disclosure programs2 and 7,b7 recommend updates to such requirements and language to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,council4 7#b7 ,contents ,the recommendations required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include updates to such requirements designed to ensure that covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with ,,nist guidelines for contractors as required under section #e of the ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;c2 ,public ,law #aaf-bjg74 7b7 ,procurement requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the recommended contract language developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 is received1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,council shall review the recommended contract language and update the ,,far as necessary to incorporate requirements for covered contractors to receive information about a potential security vulnerability relating to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor1 in performance of the contract4 7c7 ,elements ,the update to the ,,far pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall-- 7#a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 align with the security vulnerability disclosure process and coordinated disclosure requirements relating to ,federal information systems under sections #e and #f of the ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-bjg2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;c and #bgh;g-#c;d72 and 7#b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 be aligned with industry best practices and ,standards #biadg and #cjaaa of the ,international ,standards ,organization 7or any successor standard7 or any other appropriate1 relevant1 and widely used standard4 7d7 ,waiver ,the head of an agency may waive the security vulnerability disclosure policy requirement under subsection 7b7 if-- 7#a7 the agency ,chief ,information ,officer determines that the waiver is necessary in the interest of national security or research purposes2 and 7#b7 if1 not later than #cj days after granting a waiver1 such head submits a notification and justification 7including information about the duration of the waiver7 to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7e7 ,department of defense supplement to the federal acquisition regulation 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation contract requirements and language for contractor vulnerability disclosure programs and develop updates to such requirements designed to ensure that covered contractors implement a vulnerability disclosure policy consistent with ,,nist guidelines for contractors as required under section #e of the ,io,t ,cybersecurity ,improvement ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bgh;g-#c;c2 ,public ,law #aaf-bjg74 7#b7 ,revisions ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the review required under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary shall revise the ,,dfars as necessary to incorporate requirements for covered contractors to receive information about a potential security vulnerability relating to an information system owned or controlled by a contractor1 in performance of the contract4 7#c7 ,elements ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the revision to the ,,dfars described in this subsection is carried out in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,waiver ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,national ,manager for ,national ,security ,systems1 may waive the security vulnerability disclosure policy requirements under paragraph 7#b7 if the ,chief ,information ,officer-- 7,a7 determines that the waiver is necessary in the interest of national security or research purposes2 and 7,b7 not later than #cj days after granting a waiver1 submits a notification and justification 7including information about the duration of the waiver7 to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term agency has the meaning given the term in section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term covered contractor means a contractor 7as defined in section #gaja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code7-- 7,a7 whose contract is in an amount the same as or greater than the simplified acquisition threshold2 or 7,b7 that uses1 operates1 manages1 or maintains a ,federal information system 7as defined by section #aacca of title #dj1 ,united ,stated ,code7 on behalf of an agency4 7#c7 ,the term ,,dfars means the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#d7 ,the term ,executive department has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term ,,far means the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7#f7 ,the term ,,nist means the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology4 7#g7 ,the term ,,omb means the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#h7 ,the term security vulnerability has the meaning given that term in section #bbjj of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #fej74 7#i7 ,the term simplified acquisition threshold has the meaning given that term in section #acd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,information ,technology and ,data ,management #aeba4 ,biological data for artificial intelligence 7a7 ,,ai accessibility to qualified biological data resources 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement requirements that ensure qualified biological data resources created by research entirely funded by the ,department of ,defense are collected and stored in a manner that facilitates the use of such qualified biological data resources for advanced computational methods1 including artificial intelligence4 7#b7 ,rules of requirements ,the requirements implemented under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a definition of the term qualified biological data resource for the purposes of such requirements1 which shall be based on one or more of the following criteria3 7i7 ,the type of biological data generated4 7ii7 ,the size of collection of such biological data4 7iii7 ,the amount of ,federal funds awarded to the research that created such qualified biological data resource4 7iv7 ,the level of sensitivity of the biological data generated4 7v7 ,any other factor determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,b7 ,guidance on the metrics and metadata included under such requirements to indicate data quality1 including usability1 interoperability1 and completeness4 7,c7 ,requirements for tiered levels of cybersecurity safeguards and access controls for the storage of biological data4 7,d7 ,exceptions to such requirements1 including for biological data that may implicate national security4 7,e7 ,requirements for the protection of the privacy of individuals4 7b7 ,consultation ,in developing and implementing the requirement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretaries of the ,armed ,forces1 the heads of the research laboratories of each of the ,armed ,services1 and private sector and academia recipients of funding for research from the ,department of ,defense to ensure that such requirements are not overly burdensome4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the progress made in developing and implementing the requirements under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 the quantity of the biological data generated and stored in accordance with such requirement and accessible through application programming interfaces2 7#b7 user engagement with biological data in accordance with such requirements4 #aebb4 ,procurement of best-in-class cyber data products and services ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chief ,information ,officer1 shall provide a briefing to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on plans to establish an open and competitive process pursuant to section #aeba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 to provide best-in-class cybersecurity solutions 7including endpoint1 identity1 and threat hunting solutions7 and the benefits associated with the use of multiple different cybersecurity providers to support operational resilience of ,department of ,defense information networks4 ,d ,artificial ,intelligence #aeca4 ,artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,cybersecurity policy for artificial intelligence and machine learning use 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a ,department-wide policy for the cybersecurity and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning1 as well as the models for artificial intelligence and machine learning used in national defense applications4 7#b7 ,policy elements ,the policy required under paragraph 7#a7 shall address the following3 7,a7 ,protection against security threats specific to artificial intelligence and machine learning1 including model serialization attacks1 model tampering1 data leakage1 adversarial prompt injection1 model extraction1 model jailbreaks1 and supply chain attacks4 7,b7 ,use of cybersecurity measures throughout the life cycle of systems using artificial intelligence or machine learning4 7,c7 ,adoption of industry-recognized frameworks to guide the development and implementation of artificial intelligence and machine learning security best practices4 7,d7 ,standards for governance1 testing1 auditing1 and monitoring of systems using artificial intelligence and machine learning to ensure the integrity and resilience of such systems4 7,e7 ,training requirements for the workforce of the ,department of ,defense to ensure personnel are prepared to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities that are specific to artificial intelligence and machine learning4 7#c7 ,review and report 7,a7 ,review ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive review to identify and assess the effectiveness of the artificial intelligence and machine learning cybersecurity and governance practices of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than ,august #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the findings of the review conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,contents ,the report required under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 an assessment of the current security practices for artificial intelligence and machine learning across the ,department of ,defense2 7,,ii7 an assessment of the cybersecurity risks posed by the use of authorized and unauthorized artificial intelligence software1 including models developed by companies headquartered in or operating from foreign countries of concern1 by the ,department2 7,,iii7 an identification of gaps in the existing security measures of the ,department related to threats specific to the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning2 7,,iv7 an analysis of the potential of security management1 access1 and runtime capabilities for artificial intelligence in the commercial sector for use by the ,department to defend system using artificial intelligence from threats1 minimize data exposure resulting from the use of such systems1 and maintain the trustworthiness of applications of the ,department that use artificial intelligence2 7,v7 an evaluation of the alignment of the policies of the ,department with industry frameworks2 7,,vi7 recommend actions to enhance the security1 integrity1 and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning models used by the ,department2 and 7,,vii7 an identification of any additional authorities1 resources1 or legislative actions required for the ,department to effectively implement artificial intelligence and machine learning model security policy required by paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,bill of materials for artificial intelligence 7#a7 ,in general ,any policy1 regulation1 guidance1 or requirement issued by the ,department of ,defense relating to the use1 submission1 or maintenance of a software bill of materials shall also apply to an artificial intelligence software bill of materials1 to the extent practicable1 for all artificial intelligence systems1 models1 and software used1 developed1 or procured by the ,department4 7#b7 ,implementation and oversight ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall revise the regulations1 guidance1 and policies of the ,department of ,defense to comply with paragraph 7#a71 including guidance and standards for artificial intelligence software bill of materials1 in accordance with the best practices for software bill of materials4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on-- 7,a7 the status of the implementation of requirements for artificial intelligence software bill of materials under this subsection1 including challenges1 recommendations1 and potential legislative or regulatory modifications needed to enhance the effectiveness of such implementation2 7,b7 the feasibility and necessity to update ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4hg1 ,operation of the ,software ,acquisition ,pathway 7,october #b1 #bjbj7 and the software acquisition pathway established under section #cfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with requirements for artificial intelligence software bill of materials and more detailed software bill of materials in the procurement of software1 hardware1 artificial intelligence technologies1 and cryptographic technologies2 and 7,c7 the estimated costs for the implementation of the policies for artificial intelligence software bill of materials and more detailed software bill of materials required under this subsection and described in subparagraph 7,b71 including for any new systems or investments required to support greater implementation and adoption by the ,department of ,defense of artificial intelligence4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms artificial intelligence and machine learning have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #ejja of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja74 7#b7 ,the term artificial intelligence software bill of materials means the records kept in the normal course of business that identify each component1 library1 and dependency comprising an artificial intelligence software application4 7#c7 ,the term software bill of materials means the records kept in the normal course of business that identify each component1 library1 and dependency comprising a software application4 #aecb4 ,pilot program for data-enabled fleet maintenance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned for a covered armed force1 in consultation with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall establish in such covered armed force a pilot program under which the covered armed force shall use commercially available artificial intelligence technologies to improve the maintenance of ground vehicles performed by such covered armed force4 7b7 ,objectives ,under the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7#a7 assess the feasibility and effectiveness of artificial intelligence-driven approaches in improving maintenance regimes for ground vehicles2 7#b7 assess the cost savings resulting from the use of artificial intelligence technology for the maintenance of ground vehicles2 and 7#c7 identify and mitigate potential challenges and risks associated with the integration of artificial intelligence technology for modernized maintenance of ground vehicles1 including cybersecurity concerns4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary concerned for a covered armed force shall submit to ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the activities performed under the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 in such covered armed force4 7d7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out a pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjbi4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered armed force means the ,army1 ,navy1 or ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aecc4 ,generative artificial intelligence for national defense 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out not less than two and not more than #ab generative artificial intelligence efforts to enhance the national security of the ,united ,states and the capabilities of the ,department of ,defense and to accelerate the adoption to generative artificial intelligence capabilities at the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,designation of responsible organization ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an organization in the ,department of ,defense which shall be responsible for managing and coordinating the efforts under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,scope ,in managing the efforts under subsection 7a71 the head of the organization designated under subsection 7b71 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall evaluate how generative artificial intelligence can enhance the efficiency and improve the mission effectiveness of the ,department of ,defense with respect to the following3 7#a7 ,damage assessment from battlefield imagery and video4 7#b7 ,human and machine teaming interfaces4 7#c7 ,cybersecurity4 7#d7 ,mission analysis4 7#e7 ,order of battle4 7#f7 ,mission planning4 7#g7 ,intelligence collection and analysis4 7#h7 ,any other areas the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff or the commanders of the combatant commands determine appropriate in addressing existing or anticipated mission requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 ,e ,reports and ,other ,matters #aeda4 ,modification to certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruiting ,section #aeee of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #eha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 #aedb4 ,occupational resiliency of the ,cyber ,mission ,force 7a7 ,requirement ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 in coordination with the ,principal ,cyber ,advisors of the military departments and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 shall jointly carry out an initiative to understand and address occupational resiliency challenges at the duty locations of the ,cyber ,mission ,force by ensuring that-- 7#a7 behavioral health professionals are assigned to the operating locations of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command and the ,cyber ,mission ,force2 and 7#b7 each such professional holds the security clearance necessary to provide treatment to the members of the ,armed ,forces assigned at such duty locations4 7b7 ,quarterly briefings ,on a quarterly basis during the one-year period beginning on the date on which the initiative under subsection 7a7 commences1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy shall jointly provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the following3 7#a7 ,the status of carrying out such initiative4 7#b7 ,validation of the security clearances held by behavioral health professionals assigned under such subsection4 7#c7 ,an analysis of clinical acuity being treated by such professionals4 7#d7 ,identified challenges to carrying out such initiative4 7#e7 ,efforts to improve the awareness by members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,cyber ,mission ,force with respect to the availability of appropriately cleared behavioral health professionals who can treat such members4 7#f7 ,any other information the ,under ,secretary or the ,assistant ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,occupational resiliency challenges defined ,in this section1 the term occupational resiliency challenges means behavioral health challenges relating to an occupation and work-related stress4 #aedc4 ,assessment of cyber-phyiscal ranges as potential ,national ,cyber ,range complexes 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 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report assessing the benefits and costs of designating the cyber-physical ranges of the ,department of ,defense as ,national ,cyber ,range complexes or providing the treatment of such cyber-physical ranges in a manner that is similar to the treatment of a ,national ,cyber ,range complex1 including-- 7#a7 an assessment of whether to so designate one or more such cyber-physical ranges or to so treat such cyber-physical ranges2 and 7#b7 a plan for making such designations and a plan for so treating such cyber-physical ranges1 each of which shall include-- 7,a7 the designation of an entity within the ,office of the ,under ,secretary that is best placed to assume responsibility for the oversight1 operation1 and sustainment of such cyber-physical ranges2 7,b7 the annual funding requirements for entity designated under subparagraph 7,a7 to operate1 sustain1 and1 if necessary1 modernize such cyber-physical ranges2 and 7,c7 an estimated timeline for transitioning the management of such cyber-physical ranges to the entity designated under subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term cyber-physical range means a range that simulates a real-world environment across physical1 logical and cyber-persona layers that can be used for research1 development1 testing1 training and evaluation through the competition continuum4 7#b7 ,the term ,national ,cyber ,range complex means an integrated cyber range capability operated by the ,department of ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center4 #aedd4 ,report on replacement of ,time ,division ,multiplexing lines at armories of the ,air ,national ,guard and the ,army ,national ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,secretary of the ,army shall jointly submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing the costs and timelines for replacing ,time ,division ,multiplexing lines with modern communication technologies in armories of the ,air ,national ,guard and the ,army ,national ,guard4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of the ,time ,division ,multiplexing lines technologies to be replaced and the replacement modern communication technologies1 including the current deployment of such technologies across the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 an explanation of the costs associated with replacing ,time ,division ,multiplexing lines technologies identified under paragraph 7#a71 including any changes to sustainment costs1 and the sources of funding to pay for such costs2 7#c7 an assessment of the operational effects associated with the replacement described in subsection 7a72 and 7#d7 the current timelines and resources allocated for such replacement4 ,,xvi ,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,a ,space ,activities #afja4 ,acquisition career path in the ,space ,force 7a7 ,assignment after initial officer training ,chapter #ijh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijhh4 ,duty assignments after officer training course 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that not less than #dj percent of the members of the ,space ,force in each class of members that complete an initial ,space ,force officer training course are assigned to-- 7#a7 an integrated mission delta2 7#b7 the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office2 or 7#c7 an office or command within the ,space ,force that provides opportunities for both acquisition and operational experience during an initial duty assignment after completion of such course4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ae days after a class of members of the ,space ,force completes an initial ,space ,force officer training course1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 a certification indicating that the ,secretary has complied with subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 a description of the first duty assignment for each person that was a member of such class4 4 7b7 ,integrated ,mission ,delta ,command ,requirement ,such chapter #ijh is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijhi4 ,integrated ,mission ,deltas3 command requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the commander or deputy commander of each integrated mission delta of the ,space ,force is a member of the armed forces serving in a military occupational specialty that is primarily responsible for acquisition matters4 4 7c7 ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access ,such chapter #ijh is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijij4 ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access to ,space 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,there is a ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access to ,space within the ,space ,force1 appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 from the general officers of the ,space ,force4 ,the ,program ,executive ,officer serves at the pleasure of the ,president4 7#b7 ,the ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access to ,space shall be appointed for a term of four years4 7b7 ,grade ,the ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access to ,space1 while so serving1 shall have the grade of brigadier general1 major general1 lieutenant general1 or general4 7c7 ,additional ,duties ,the ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access to ,space1 while serving as the ,program ,executive ,officer1 shall also serve as the ,commander of ,space ,launch ,delta #de4 4 7d7 ,training requirements ,chapter #iea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #idba4 ,space ,force officer training course requirements ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the initial ,space ,force officer training course for officers of the ,space ,force provides approximately equal training in operations1 intelligence1 cyber1 and acquisition matters4 4 7e7 ,promotion requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bjbcc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking designation as joint qualified officer required and inserting requirements2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking unless the officer has been and inserting the following3 unless the officer has-- 7#a7 been 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 completed a duty assignment with a command or other organization that is primarily responsible for acquisition matters1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force2 and 7#c7 completed a duty assignment with a command or other organization that is primarily responsible for operations1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,january #a1 #bjbi1 and apply to all appointments to the grade of brigadier general on or after that date4 7f7 ,reports ,part ,i of subtitle ,f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new chapter3 #bjae ,reports ,sec4#bjgja4 ,promotion rates4#bjgjb4 ,modifications to career fields and codes4 #bjgja4 ,promotion rates ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the promotion rates of members of the ,space ,force for the preceding fiscal year4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the number of and percentage of members of the ,space ,force in each grade selected for promotion2 7#b7 the number of and percentage of members of the ,space ,force in each career field selected for promotion2 and 7#c7 the number of members of the ,space ,force who were selected for promotion to the grade of brigadier general1 major general1 lieutenant general1 or general1 disaggregated by career field4 #bjgjb4 ,modifications to career fields and codes ,not later than #fj days before the date on which a change is made to the career fields or mission occupational specialty codes for the ,space ,force1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 a description of the changes intended to be made to such career fields or mission occupational specialty codes2 and 7#b7 the plan of the ,secretary to maintain the ,space ,force competencies and comply with requirements in law with respect to ,space ,force career fields and duty assignments4 4 #afjb4 ,advance payments for commercial satellite communication services ,section #chje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the head and inserting ,except as provided by subsection 7e71 the head2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,advance and inserting ,except as provided by subsection 7e71 advance2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,special rules for commercial satellite communication services 7#a7 ,the head of the agency may satisfy the adequate security requirements of subsection 7b7 with respect to advance payments for commercial satellite communication services by making a written determination of-- 7,a7 the creditworthiness of the provider of such services2 and 7,b7 the ability of the provider to remain a going concern during the period of the advanced payment4 7#b7 ,with respect to advance payments for commercial satellite communication services1 subsection 7c7 shall be administered by substituting #ajj percent for #ae percent4 4 #afjc4 ,noise mitigation regarding space launches ,section #bbgf;a7c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including such activities relating to studying and mitigating the noise caused by launches at launch sites of the ,space ,force after vehicle4 #afjd4 ,tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance and tracking program 7a7 ,requirements of combatant commanders ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall establish requirements pursuant to section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with respect to the tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance and tracking program providing capabilities to meet the requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands4 7b7 ,program of record ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish the tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance and tracking program as a program of record4 7c7 ,tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance and tracking program defined ,in this section1 the term tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance and tracking program means the pilot program carried out by the ,space ,force to use commercial data and analytics to provide surveillance1 reconnaissance and tracking information to the combatant commands4 #afje4 ,reports on ,spaceport of the ,future initiative ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than ,march #a of each of #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the ,spaceport of the ,future initiative of the ,space ,force4 ,each such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of each project being carried out under such initiative 7including projects at ,state space launch facilities71 including-- 7,a7 the status of the project2 7,b7 the estimated completion date of the project2 and 7,c7 the total cost to complete the project4 7#b7 ,an assessment of additional funding required to implement such initiative beyond the funds estimated in the most recent future-years defense program under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,an assessment of including mission development zones under such initiative to promote research1 development1 innovation1 and fielding of space and other advanced technologies adjacent to ,federal and ,state launch ranges4 7#d7 ,a summary of feedback from launch service providers1 other spaceport tenants1 and operators of non-,federal ranges to understand how such initiative can meet the needs of such providers1 tenants1 and operators1 and any adjustments made in response to that feedback4 #afjf4 ,use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of ,space ,development ,agency ,section #afjh7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,tranche #d4 7#e7 ,tranche #e4 7#f7 ,tranche #f4 4 ,b ,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities #afaa4 ,clandestine activities vendor database 7a7 ,in ,general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dcj;e4 ,clandestine activities vendor database 7a7 ,establishment and ,maintenance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 maintain1 and continuously update a secure1 centralized database containing a list of all commercial vendors that perform work for the ,department of ,defense in support of a clandestine activity4 7b7 ,scope ,the database required by subsection 7a7 shall include information on all commercial vendors1 including all subcontractors1 that have performed1 are performing1 or have agreed to perform work described in such subsection4 7c7 ,exclusion of ,vendors ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7b71 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that a commercial vendor should not be included in the database required by subsection 7a7 due to operational1 counterintelligence1 or other national security concerns1 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 may exclude the commercial vendor from the database required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 not later than #g days after making a determination that the commercial vendor should not be included in such database1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives notice of the determination that includes-- 7,a7 the type or category of vendor excluded2 7,b7 a synopsis of the contract and the scope of work involved2 and 7,c7 the rationale for exclusion from the database4 7d7 ,deconfliction ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the database required by subsection 7a7 is used to-- 7#a7 deconflict clandestine activities of the ,department of ,defense that involve the use of commercial vendors2 and 7#b7 assess operational risk and counterintelligence exposure attributable to the use of commercial vendors in support of clandestine activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,clandestine activity ,defined ,in this section1 the term clandestine activity means any activity where it is intended that the role of the ,united ,states ,government will not be apparent or acknowledged publicly4 4 7b7 ,implementation ,deadline and ,reports 7#a7 ,implementation ,deadline and ,certification ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 implement the requirements of section #dcj;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7,b7 submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a certification that such requirements have been implemented4 7#b7 ,submission of ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 submit to the committees described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 a report containing the plan to implement the requirements of such section #dcj;e2 and 7,b7 provide to such committees a briefing with respect to such plan4 7#c7 ,progress ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the committees described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 a briefing describing the progress of the ,secretary towards implementing the requirements of such section #dcj;e4 #afab4 ,modification of authority of ,army counterintelligence agents to execute warrants and make arrests ,section #gcgg7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking during the four-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe14 #afac4 ,modifications to and codification of the ,department of ,defense insider threat program 7a7 ,codification of existing program 7#a7 ,transfer to title #aj ,chapter #aca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbbd;a a new section #bbbe consisting of-- 7,a7 a heading as follows3 #bbbe4 ,insider threat detection 2 and 7,b7 a text consisting of the text of subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #ibb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aabha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note74 7#b7 ,repeal of existing provision ,section #ibb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is repealed4 7b7 ,modifications ,section #bbbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,elements and inserting ,required ,elements 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f72 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following new subparagraph3 7,a7 user activity monitoring in accordance with the ,committee on ,national ,security ,systems ,directive #ejd1 issued ,february #d1 #bjad1 or any successor directive2 4 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 as redesignated by clause 7ii7 of this subparagraph1 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 and 7v7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end of the following new subsections3 7c7 ,additional elements ,the ,secretary may include additional elements in the program established under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 solutions and capabilities to prevent the unauthorized export of information from a network or to render such information unusable in the event of the unauthorized export of such information2 7#b7 using a roles-based access certification system2 7#c7 cross-domain solutions adhering to the ,raise the ,bar strategy of the ,cross ,domain ,strategy and ,management ,office of the ,national ,security ,agency or any successor strategy2 7#d7 analytic solutions to detect anomalous user activity and triage user activity monitoring alerts to elevate the highest risk events for immediate review2 7#e7 case management solutions to minimize disclosure risk1 orchestrate effective response1 and ensure appropriate governance2 and 7#f7 full-motion video screen recording and deep context4 7d7 ,applicability ,the program established under subsection 7a7 shall apply to networks and enclaves used by-- 7#a7 civilian personnel of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 privileged users2 7#c7 members of the armed forces2 and 7#d7 contractors to the ,department of ,defense that have access to classified1 controlled unclassified1 or personally identifiable information in furtherance of work on behalf of the ,department4 4 7c7 ,operating capability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the program established under #bbbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added and amended by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section-- 7#a7 achieves initial operating capability not later than ,october #a1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 achieves full operating capability not later than ,october #a1 #bjbh4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,plan for implementation ,before the ,secretary implements section #bbbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added and amended by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a written notification that describes the personnel of the ,department affected by the implementation2 7,b7 a plan to implement such section2 7,c7 an identification of the resources required to implement such section2 7,d7 an identification of any legal or technical concerns that may need to be addressed prior to implementation2 and 7,e7 and any other issues related to such implementation that the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,initial operating capability ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of section #bbbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the resources required and planned expenditures to achieve full operating capability not later than ,october #a1 #bjbh4 #afad4 ,facility clearance acceleration for members of defense industrial consortiums 7a7 ,acceleration of facility clearance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each entity that is a member of the consortium established by section #ahdb of this ,act or a member of the ,defense ,industrial ,base ,consortium with which the ,department of ,defense has entered an other transaction authority agreement -- 7#a7 is sponsored for a facility clearance2 7#b7 is provided access to classified work areas and networks where the member can perform classified work2 and 7#c7 not less than quarterly1 is invited in person to meetings with relevant ,department of ,defense personnel to discuss classified information4 7b7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees detailing a plan to increase the number of facility clearances provided to members described in subsection 7a74 ,such plan shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of any existing related efforts to increase facility clearance access and how such efforts might be accelerated and elevated in priority2 7#b7 target metrics for increased facility clearances in association with membership in a consortium described in subsection 7a72 7#c7 an identification of any additional funding or authorities required to support increased facility clearance processing2 and 7#d7 any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 #afae4 ,requirement to authorize additional security clearances for certain contractors 7a7 ,designation of additional personnel ,any entity that enters into a covered contract or agreement with a component of the ,department of ,defense may designate additional covered persons who may submit an application for a security clearance in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,investigation and adjudication ,the appropriate authorized investigative agency and authorized adjudicative agency shall1 upon receiving an application by an additional covered person designated under paragraph 7#a7-- 7#a7 conduct an investigation of the background of an additional covered person for purposes of determining the eligibility of such additional covered person for access to classified information2 and 7#b7 make a determination as to whether such additional covered person is eligible for access to classified information4 7c7 ,final determination ,if an entity that enters into a covered contract or agreement determines an initial covered person is unable to perform the work intended to be performed by that person under such covered contract or agreement person1 an additional covered person may perform such work in lieu of the initial covered person if-- 7#a7 the person received a favorable determination under subsection 7b7 with respect to eligibility for access to classified information2 7#b7 the person has a demonstrated need-to-know under ,executive ,order #abifh1 provided that demonstrating such need-to-know shall not require an investigation or adjudication with respect to eligibility for access to classified information in addition to the investigation and adjudication required under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 the person signs appropriate agreements with respect to non-disclosure of classified information4 7d7 ,limitation on number of personnel 7#a7 ,maximum per contract ,the number of additional covered persons designated by an entity under subsection 7a7 for each covered contract or agreement may not exceed the greater of-- 7,a7 7i7 during the #e-year period that begins on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 #e percent of the number of security clearances required to be held by covered persons to perform work under the covered contract or agreement2 and 7ii7 after the #e-year period that begins on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 #aj percent of the number of security clearances required to be held by covered persons to perform work under the covered contract or agreement2 and 7,b7 #a person4 7#b7 ,maximum per entity ,the number of additional covered persons designated by an entity under subsection 7a7 may not exceed the greater of-- 7,a7 #aj percent of the total number of security clearances required to be held by covered persons to perform work under all covered contracts or agreements of the entity2 and 7,b7 #a person4 7e7 ,costs 7#a7 ,authority to charge and collect ,the ,secretary of ,defense may charge fees or collect amounts to cover the costs associated with investigating1 adjudicating1 and maintaining a security clearance for which an application is submitted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,retention of amounts ,notwithstanding section #ccjb7;b7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense may retain amounts received under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 any amount so retained shall be deposited into an account to be determined by the ,secretary of ,defense and shall be made available without further appropriation until expended for the purpose of investigating1 adjudicating1 or maintaining security clearances4 7#c7 ,prohibition on bearing costs ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not bear any cost associated with investigating1 adjudicating1 or maintaining a security clearance the application for which is submitted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,unallowable cost ,any fees charged or amounts collected under this subsection to cover the costs associated with investigating1 adjudicating1 and maintaining a security clearance for which an application is submitted under subsection 7a7 may not be considered an allowable cost under a covered contract or agreement4 7f7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the ,secretary of ,defense to grant any person access to classified information unless a favorable determination of eligibility to access such classified information is made with respect to such person4 7h7 ,relationship to other laws ,this section shall apply subject to ,executive ,order #abifh1 ,executive ,order #ajhfe1 and any successor executive orders1 but notwithstanding any other provision of law4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,additional covered person ,the term additional covered person means a covered person designated by a private-sector entity as an alternative covered person who is intended to be available to conduct work under a covered contract or agreement that requires a security clearance if an initial covered person becomes unavailable to complete such work4 7#b7 ,authorized adjudicative agency2 authorized investigative agency ,the terms authorized adjudicative agency and authorized investigative agency have the meaning given the terms in section #cjja7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccda7;a774 7#c7 ,covered contract or agreement ,the term covered contract or agreement means a contract or other agreement between a private-sector entity and a component of the ,department of ,defense the performance of which requires a specified number of covered persons to hold a security clearance4 7#d7 ,covered person ,the term covered person means a contractor to or employee of a private-sector entity4 7#e7 ,initial covered person ,the term initial covered person means a covered person designated by a private-sector entity as responsible for conducting work under a covered contract or agreement that requires a security clearance4 ,c ,nuclear ,forces #afba4 ,establishment of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command ,chapter #ijg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijfh4 ,global ,strike ,command 7a7 ,establishment ,there is in the ,air ,force a major command1 which shall be known as ,global ,strike ,command4 7b7 ,commander 7#a7 ,the ,commander of ,global ,strike ,command shall hold the grade of general while serving in that position1 without vacating that officer's permanent grade4 ,the commander shall be appointed to that grade by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 for service in that position4 7#b7 ,the commander shall serve as the single accountable officer responsible to the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force for carrying out all aspects of the nuclear and long-range strike missions of the ,air ,force1 including such aspects described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,functions ,the ,commander of ,global ,strike ,command shall be responsible for carrying out all elements and activities of the nuclear and long-range strike missions of the ,air ,force4 ,such elements include nuclear weapons1 nuclear weapon delivery systems1 long-range strike bomber aircraft1 and the nuclear command1 control1 and communication system4 ,such activities include the following3 7#a7 ,providing combat-ready nuclear and long-range conventional strike forces in support of ,presidential and combatant commander directives4 7#b7 ,administrating1 organizing1 training1 and equipping assigned and gained forces4 7#c7 ,assessing the readiness of assigned and gained forces and submitting to the ,secretary and the ,chief of ,staff periodic reports with respect to such assessments4 7#d7 ,leading development in the ,air ,force of-- 7,a7 military requirements with respect to nuclear and long-range strike missions2 7,b7 budget proposals necessary to carry out the missions of the ,global ,strike ,command2 7,c7 long-range investment plans and priorities to sustain1 modernize1 and recapitalize assigned forces2 and 7,d7 strategy1 employment concepts1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures with respect to nuclear deterrence and conventional long-range strike operations4 7#e7 ,advising the ,secretary1 as necessary1 on the adequacy of resources of the ,department of the ,air ,force dedicated to support and execute nuclear missions4 7#f7 ,such other functions as the ,secretary determines necessary or appropriate for the execution of nuclear deterrence and long-range strike missions4 4 #afbb4 ,matters relating to the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile ,section #afdj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #eie71 as amended by section #afbg of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bagd71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 respectively4 #afbc4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended for the following1 and the ,department may not otherwise take any action to do the following3 7#a7 ,reduce1 or prepare to reduce1 the responsiveness or alert level of the intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,reduce1 or prepare to reduce1 the quantity of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states to a number less than #djj4 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any of the following activities3 7#a7 ,the maintenance or sustainment of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 7#b7 ,ensuring the safety1 security1 or reliability of intercontinental ballistic missiles4 7#c7 ,facilitating the transition from the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile to the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile4 #afbd4 ,strategy to sustain ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life margin 7a7 ,strategy required 7#a7 ,in general ,concurrent with the first submission to ,congress of a budget pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and with each budget submitted to ,congress pursuant to such section until the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment determines the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full operational capacity1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a strategy1 with respect to the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missiles1 associated ground systems1 and other supporting systems to address aging components and maximize the end-of-life margin4 7#b7 ,elements ,each strategy required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a comprehensive identification of all significant age-related and supportability challenges for the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missiles that includes a description of-- 7i7 efforts of the ,secretary to address each such challenge2 and 7ii7 activities the ,secretary intends to carry out to address each such challenge4 7,b7 ,a description of effects on the system performance of ,minuteman ,,iii missiles that result from aging components1 including such effects with respect to shortfalls in capability4 7,c7 ,a summary of test activities conducted with ,minuteman ,,iii missiles during the calender year that precedes the date of the submission of the strategy1 including a description of any observations of anomalous performance during such test activities4 7,d7 ,a discussion of opportunities to increase the end-of-life margin or overall performance of ,minuteman ,,iii missiles4 7,e7 ,a statement of the total inventory of such ,minuteman ,,iii missiles available to the ,united ,states1 including spares4 7,f7 ,a forecast with respect to the asset attrition that includes an identification of key drivers of such asset attrition4 7,g7 ,an identification1 as specific budget line items1 of all funding with respect to the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missiles1 associated ground systems1 and other and supporting systems included in the budget of the ,department of ,defense for the fiscal year during which the strategy is submitted4 7,h7 ,an estimate of the amount of such funding the ,secretary determines is necessary across the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to ensure the continued effective operation of the the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile1 associated ground systems1 and other and supporting systems until the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full operational capacity4 7b7 ,independent assessment of strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall review each strategy required under subsection 7a7 to assess whether the strategy is sufficient to ensure the continued effective operation of the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile system until the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile reaches full operational capacity4 7#b7 ,reports ,during the period the requirement under subsection 7a7 is effective1 the ,under ,secretary shall1 not later than #de days after any date on which a budget is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 the findings of the assessment required under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 a discussion of any unfunded priorities and risk reduction opportunities with respect to the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile1 associated ground systems1 and other supporting systems2 and 7,c7 any other matters as the ,under ,secretary determines appropriate4 #afbe4 ,report on ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the continued implementation of the amendments made by section #afba of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bagj7 that includes-- 7#a7 a proposal to consolidate administrative and resource support functions for personnel assigned to the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs to a single office in the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 a plan to clarify the relationships between-- 7,a7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs2 7,b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7,c7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy2 7#c7 a proposal for an organizational framework through which the ,assistant ,secretary will perform the portfolio management duties required under section #dii;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 a description of resource requirements for the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs2 and 7#e7 such other matters as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 #afbf4 ,improvements to certain ,department of ,defense indemnification procedures to enable procurement of commercial advanced nuclear technologies 7a7 ,review ,the review of a request submitted to a ,department of ,defense contracting officer by a contractor pursuant to ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et4 seq7 for indemnification against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks1 including those involving the procurement of commercial nuclear technology1 shall include1 to the maximum extent practicable1 input from the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency1 including reviews of insurance markets and coverage availability from the ,contractor ,insurance_/,pension ,review group4 7b7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the review of any indemnification request described in subsection 7a7 shall be completed with a final decision on approval or denial1 including an executed memorandum of decision1 within the #ij-;day period beginning on the date on which the contractor submits the indemnification request4 #afbg4 ,review of the occupational health and safety conditions of operational facilities associated with the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,health ,affairs1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs1 shall seek to enter into an agreement with the ,executive ,officer of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine for a review of the occupational health and safety conditions of covered operational facilities4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an independent review of the methodology and findings of the ,missile ,community ,cancer ,study conducted by the ,air ,force ,medical ,service and ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 7#b7 ,an independent assessment of occupational hazards1 covered toxic substances1 and operational activities associated with the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile system that accounts for-- 7,a7 enclosed space dynamics2 7,b7 ventilation inefficiencies2 and 7,c7 limited fresh air exchange rates4 7#c7 ,an independent case-controlled retrospective study of cancer incidence rates among-- 7,a7 ,minuteman ,,iii missile launch officers and support personnel2 compared to 7,b7 a group of members of the ,air ,force with-- 7i7 a substantially similar demographic makeup to the group of launch officers and support personnel included in the study2 7ii7 responsibilities that are not associated with the ,minuteman ,,iii system2 and 7iii7 a low potential for occupational exposure to covered toxic substances1 as determined by ,air ,force ,specialty ,code and occupational duties4 7#d7 ,a comparative evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of historic versus current year environmental surveillance policies1 procedures and technologies of the ,department of the ,air ,force for covered operational facilities used to detect exposure to covered toxic substances and occupational hazards1 including-- 7,a7 air quality2 7,b7 groundwater and drinking water contamination2 7,c7 ventilation systems and particulate matter accumulation2 and 7,d7 residual contamination associated with confined operational environments4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of policies1 procedures1 and technologies of the ,department of the ,air ,force to prevent occupational hazards1 and reduce exposure to covered toxic substances1 associated with the ,minuteman ,,iii system including-- 7,a7 personal protective equipment2 7,b7 engineering controls2 7,c7 environmental surveillance2 and 7,d7 other policies1 procedures and technologies deemed relevant4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of the suitability and effectiveness of policies1 procedures1 and technologies of the ,department of the ,air ,force and the ,department of ,defense for reporting and periodic medical screening1 testing1 and evaluations for potential exposure to occupational hazards and covered toxic substances for personnel associated with the ,minuteman ,,iii system4 7#g7 ,recommendations of the ,executive ,officer with respect to-- 7,a7 ,department of ,defense actions to ensure that occupational health and safety conditions of covered operational facilities-- 7i7 meet current occupational safety and national security requirements in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 are applied to the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system2 and 7,b7 potential modifications to-- 7i7 the current design and operation of the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile system2 and 7ii7 the future design and operation of the ,sentinel system4 7c7 ,information and clearances ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that personnel of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine supervising the implementation of the agreement required by subsection 7a71 or conducting the review required by such subsection1 are granted1 in a timely manner1 access to the information and security clearances necessary to carry out such review4 7d7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,executive ,officer of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the findings of the review required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered operational facilities mean physical structures and work environments associated with the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile system1 including-- 7,a7 launch control facilities2 7,b7 launch facilities2 7,c7 missile alert facilities2 and 7,d7 other associated facilities4 7#b7 ,the term covered toxic substances means contaminants and other risk factors that pose a significant health risk to an individual when inhaled1 ingested1 absorbed by1 or in close proximity to1 the individual1 including-- 7,a7 ,asbestos4 7,b7 ,radiation4 7,c7 ,polychlorinated biphenyls 7,,pcbs74 7,d7 ,combustion byproducts associated with burning classified materials1 accelerants1 and industrial solvents4 7,e7 ,volatile ,organic ,compounds 7,v,o,cs71 including ,v,o,cs from cleaning and maintenance chemicals4 7,f7 ,radon and naturally occurring radioactive materials in subterranean facilities4 7,g7 ,hydrogen cyanide1 hydrazine1 ethylene glycol1 and sodium chromate4 7,h7 ,pesticides and herbicides from facility perimeters and surrounding agricultural runoff4 7,i7 ,noise4 7,j7 ,other chemical compounds or elements associated with the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile system or covered operational facilities4 ,d ,missile ,defense ,programs #afda4 ,modification to national missile defense policy to reflect ,golden ,dome for ,america policy ,section #eeja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the text and inserting the following3 ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to provide for the common defense of the ,united ,states and its citizens by deploying and maintaining a next-generation missile defense shield2 and 7#b7 to deter1 and defend the citizens and critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states against1 any foreign aerial attack on the homeland4 4 #afdb4 ,golden ,dome for ,america 7a7 ,plan 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for the development and deployment of a next-generation air and missile defense architecture pursuant to ,executive ,order #adahf 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #hgfg71 or such successor order4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an updated assessment of air and missile threats to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,a description of the system architecture of the next-generation air and missile defense architecture1 including-- 7i7 the identification of each capability1 program1 and project considered to be part of such architecture2 7ii7 a preliminary description of1 cost estimate for1 and schedule to achieve-- 7,i7 initial operational capability2 and 7,,ii7 full operational capability2 7iii7 a description of relevant concepts of operations2 7iv7 a plan with respect to integrating and maximizing interoperability of capabilities included in such architecture2 7v7 a description of ground segment requirements to support the development and deployment of space-based capabilities included in such architecture2 and 7vi7 an identification of requirements with respect to the electromagnetic spectrum for the development and deployment of capabilities included in such architecture4 7,c7 ,an organizational construct defining roles and responsibilities for each participating element of the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,an assessment of on-orbit testing and training requirements necessary for developing capabilities and ensuring long-term warfighting readiness of such architecture4 7,e7 ,a strategy for ensuring supply chain security and resilience4 7,f7 ,identification of any additional legal authorities necessary to carry out or expedite the development and deployment of such architecture4 7,g7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers relevant4 7#c7 ,updates ,concurrent with the submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each of fiscal years #bjbh through #bjcj1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 an update to the plan under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 a consolidated budget exhibit identifying funding requested for the systems architecture described in the plan1 including specific appropriation and line numbers1 where appropriate4 7b7 ,theater missile defense posture ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report-- 7#a7 assessing the theater missile defense posture of the ,united ,states1 including changes in the missile threat environment with respect to allies and partners of the ,united ,states and forward-deployed forces of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 making recommendations1 as appropriate1 to-- 7,a7 increase bilateral and multilateral cooperation on missile defense technology development1 capabilities1 and operations2 7,b7 improve theater missile defenses of the forward-deployed forces of the ,united ,states and the territories1 forces1 and populations of allies of the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 increase and accelerate the provision of missile defense capabilities of the ,united ,states to allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 #afdc4 ,prohibition privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilities ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #eea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #eeaf4 ,prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilities 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may only develop1 deploy1 test1 or operate a missile defense system with kinetic missile defense capabilities if-- 7#a7 the missile defense system is owned and operated by the armed forces2 and 7#b7 such capabilities do not use a subscription-based service1 a pay-for-service model1 or a recurring-fee model to engage or intercept a target4 7b7 ,inherently governmental function ,the decision to engage in kinetic missile defense activities1 including targeting1 launch authorization1 and engagement of airborne or spaceborne threats1 is an inherently governmental function that only officers or employees of the ,federal ,government or members of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force may perform4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,secretary of ,defense from-- 7#a7 entering into contracts with private entities for the research1 development1 manufacture1 maintenance1 or testing of missile defense systems2 7#b7 entering into or carrying out co-production or co-development arrangements1 or other cooperative agreements1 with allies and partners of the ,united ,states with respect to missile defense capabilities2 or 7#c7 procuring commercial services for remote sensing1 telemetry1 threat tracking1 data analysis1 data transport1 or early warning1 if such services do not directly involve the execution or command of kinetic missile defense activities4 7d7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,the term kinetic missile defense activities means any action intended to physically intercept1 neutralize1 or destroy a missile1 projectile1 aircraft1 or other airborne threat1 including those using kinetic interceptors or directed energy4 7#b7 ,the term kinetic missile defense capabilities means any system or platform that is designed to be able to carry out kinetic missile defense activities4 7#c7 ,the term subscription-based service means any arrangement in which a private entity provides ongoing or recurring operational access to missile defense capabilities in exchange for periodic payment4 4 ,e ,other ,matters #afea4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds 7a7 ,funding allocation ,of the #bhb1hcj1jjj authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf in section #cja and made available by the funding table in division ,d for the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,program established under section #acba of the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa71 the following amounts may be obligated for the purposes specified3 7#a7 ,for delivery system threat reduction1 #f1ccb1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical security and elimination1 #ah1fde1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #cj1fba1jjj4 7#d7 ,for biological threat reduction1 #afj1djb1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #cf1ibc1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administration ,costs1 #bi1ijg1jjj4 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 #bjbf1 #bjbg1 and #bjbh4 ,,xvii ,other ,defense ,matters ,a ,miscellaneous ,authorities and ,limitations #agja4 ,copyright to a literary work produced by a civilian faculty member of the ,uniformed ,services ,university of ,health ,sciences in the course of such employment3 free use by the ,federal ,government 7a7 ,use by ,federal ,government ,section #aje of title #ag1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,l7 through 7,n7 as subparagraphs 7,m7 through 7,o71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,k7 the following new subparagraph 7,l73 7,l7 ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,such section is further amended1 in subsection 7c7-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,k7 of subsection 7d77#b7 and subparagraph 7,l7 and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,l7 of subsection 7d77#b7 and subparagraph 7,m72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subsection 7d77#b77,l7 and inserting subsection 7d77#b77,m72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subsection 7d77#b77,m7 and inserting subsection 7d77#b77,n72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking subsection 7d77#b77,n7 and inserting subsection 7d77#b77,o74 #agjb4 ,combating illicit tobacco products 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 no exchange or commissary operated by or for a military resale entity shall offer for sale any ,,ends product or oral nicotine product unless the manufacturer of such product executes and delivers to the appropriate officer for each military resale entity a certification form for each ,,ends product or oral nicotine product offered for retail sale at an exchange or commissary that attests under penalty of perjury the following3 7#a7 ,the manufacturer has received a marketing granted order for such product under section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j74 7#b7 ,the manufacturer submitted a timely filed premarket tobacco product application for such product1 and the application either remains under review by the ,secretary or has received a denial order that has been and remains stayed by the ,secretary or court order1 rescinded by the ,secretary1 or vacated by a court4 7b7 ,failure to submit certification ,a manufacturer shall submit the certification forms required in subsection 7a7 on an annual basis4 ,failure to submit such forms to a military resale entity as required under the preceding sentence shall result in the removal of the relevant ,,ends product or oral nicotine product from sale at such military resale entity4 7c7 ,certification contents 7#a7 ,in general ,a certification form required under subsection 7a7 shall separately list each brand name1 product name1 category 7such as e-liquid1 power unit1 device1 e-liquid cartridge1 e-liquid pod1 or disposable71 and flavor for each product that is sold offered for sale by the manufacturer submitting such form4 7#b7 ,other items ,a manufacturer shall1 when submitting a certification under subsection 7a71 include in that submission-- 7,a7 a copy of the publicly available marketing granted order under section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j71 as redacted by the ,secretary and made available on the agency website2 7,b7 a copy of the acceptance letter issued under such section for a timely filed premarket tobacco product application2 or 7,c7 a document issued by ,secretary or by a court confirming that the premarket tobacco product application has received a denial order that has been and remains stayed by the ,secretary or court order1 rescinded by the ,secretary1 or vacated by a court4 7d7 ,development of forms and publication 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each military resale entity shall-- 7,a7 develop and make public the certification form such resale entity will require a manfacturer to submit to meet the requirement under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 provide instructions on how such certification form shall be submitted to the relevant military resale entity4 7#b7 ,submission in case of failure to publish form ,if a military resale entity fails to prepare and make public such certification form1 a manufacturer may submit information necessary to prove compliance with the requirements of this section4 7e7 ,changes to certification form ,a manufacturer that submits a certification form under subsection 7a7 shall notify each relevant military resale entity to which such certification was submitted not later than #cj days after making any material change to the certification form1 including-- 7#a7 the issuance or denial of a marketing authorization or other order by the ,secretary pursuant to section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j72 or 7#b7 any other order or action by the ,secretary or any court that affects the ability of the ,,ends product or oral nicotine product to be introduced or delivered into interstate commerce for commercial distribution in the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,directory 7#a7 ,in general ,no later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 each military resale entity shall maintain and make publicly available on its official website a directory that lists all ,,ends product and oral nicotine product manufacturers and all product brand names1 categories 7such as e-liquid1 e-liquid cartridge1 e-liquid pod1 or disposable71 product names1 and flavors for which certification forms have been submitted and approved by the relevant military resale entity4 7#b7 ,updates ,each military resale entity shall-- 7,a7 update the directory under paragraph 7#a7 at least monthly to ensure accuracy2 and 7,b7 establish a process to provide each exchange or commissary notice of the initial publication of the directory and changes made to the directory in the prior month4 7#c7 ,exclusions and removals ,an ,,ends product or oral nicotine product shall not be included or retained in a directory of a military resale entity if the relevant military resale entity determines that any of the following apply3 7,a7 ,the manufacturer failed to provide a complete and accurate certification as required by this section4 7,b7 ,the manufacturer submitted a certification that does not comply with the requirements of this section4 7,c7 ,the information provided by the manufacturer in its certification contains false information1 material misrepresentations1 or omissions4 7#d7 ,notice required ,in the case of a removal of a product from a directory under paragraph 7#c71 the relevant military resale entity shall provide to the manufacturer involved notice and at least #cj days to cure deficiencies before removing the manufacturer or its products from the directory4 7#e7 ,effect of removal ,the ,,ends product or oral nicotine product of a manufacturer identified in a notice of removal under paragraph 7#c7 are1 beginning on the date that is #cj days after such removal1 subject to seizure1 forfeiture1 and destruction1 and may not be purchased or sold for retail sale at any exchange or commissary operated by or for a military resale entity4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,ends product-- 7,a7 means any non-combustible product that employs a heating element1 power source1 electronic circuit1 or other electronic1 chemical1 or mechanical means1 regardless of shape or size1 to produce vapor from nicotine in a solution2 7,b7 includes a consumable nicotine liquid solution suitable for use in such product1 whether sold with the product or separately2 and 7,c7 does not include any product regulated as a drug or device under chapter ,v of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cea et seq474 7#b7 ,the term military resale entities means-- 7,a7 the ,defense ,commissary ,agency2 7,b7 the ,army and ,air ,force ,exchange ,service2 7,c7 the ,navy ,exchange ,service ,command2 and 7,d7 the ,marine ,corps ,exchange4 7#c7 ,the term oral nicotine product means-- 7,a7 means any non-combustible product that contains nicotine that is intended to be placed in the oral cavity2 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 any ,,ends product2 7ii7 smokeless tobacco 7as defined in section #ijj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg772 or 7iii7 any product regulated as a drug or device under chapter ,v of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cea et seq474 7#d7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs4 7#e7 ,the term timely filed premarket tobacco product application means an application that was submitted under section #iaj of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #chg;j7 on or before ,september #i1 #bjbj1 and accepted for filing with respect to an ,,ends product or oral nicotine product containing nicotine marketed in the ,united ,states as of ,august #h1 #bjaf4 ,b ,other ,matters #agba4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in the subtitle analysis for subtitle ,a1 by striking the item relating to chapter #bdc and inserting the following3 #bdc4,other ,matters ,relating to ,awarding of ,contracts#ccja 4 7#b7 ,in the tables of chapters at the beginning of part ,i of such subtitle1 by striking the item relating to chapter #be and inserting the following3 #be4;,electromagnetic ,warfare#ejj 4 7#c7 ,in section #acb;a-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking improvement officer and inserting ,improvement ,officer2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjjh and inserting ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh4 7#d7 ,in section #aci;a1 by striking section #bccd each place it appears and inserting section #cbba4 7#e7 ,in section #ahc;a7h77#c71 by striking the semicolon and inserting a comma4 7#f7 ,in chapter #i1 by redesignating the second section #bbb;e 7relating to unfunded priorities of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering3 annual report7 as section #bbb;f4 7#g7 ,in section #ebe7;a77#d77;,c71 by striking the period after #ba4 7#h7 ,in chapter #dj1 by redesignating section #gaa 7relating to parental leave for members of certain reserve components of the armed forces7 as section #gaj;a 7and conforming the table of contents with respect to the section number and heading74 7#i7 ,in subsection 7a77#b7 of such section #gaj;a1 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 each place it appears and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 both places it appears and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 and 7iii7 by striking the semicolon that appears after the period4 7#aj7 ,in section #aadc7;e77#a71 by striking 7,a7 and inserting 7,a74 7#aa7 ,in section #aeeh7;c77#a71 by striking the comma after ,space ,force4 7#ab7 ,in section #agdi-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking emphasizes-- and inserting emphasize--2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting shall after program2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking has and inserting have2 and 7,,ii7 by striking can and inserting the ability to4 7#ac7 ,in section #bajg7k71 by striking the subsection heading4 7#ad7 ,in section #bhah7;a71 by striking contact and inserting contract4 7#ae7 ,in section #bhai7;e71 by inserting the before congressional defense committees4 7#af7 ,in the tables of chapters at the beginning of part ,v of such subtitle1 by striking the item relating to chapter #cbf and inserting the following3 #cbg4,weapon ,systems ,development and ,related ,matters#ddja 4 7#ag7 ,in the tables of chapters at the beginning of part ,v of such subtitle1 by striking the item relating to chapter #chc and inserting the following3 #chc4;,development1 ,application1 and ,support of ,dual-,use ,technologies#dhca 4 7#ah7 ,in section #cjgb7;c71 by amending the subsection heading to read as follows3 7c7 ,acquisition programs and initiatives to be considered 4 7#ai7 ,in section #cfjc7;a71 by striking ,such a pathway shall include the following34 7#bj7 ,in section #dabg7;d77#i71 by striking pursing and inserting pursuing4 7#ba7 ,in section #djbb7;e77#a71 by striking ,undersecretary of ,defense each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense4 7#bb7 ,in chapter #cjc1 by redesignating the second section #dabh 7relating to the ,joint ,federated ,assurance ,center7 as section #dabi4 7#bc7 ,in section #dffc7;a71 by inserting if such entity before is a party4 7#bd7 ,in section #dhaf7;b77#f71 by inserting 7 after title4 7#be7 ,in section #dhgb7;e77#a71 by striking the ,secretary of ,defense of the ,secretary or the ,secretary of the military department concerned and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 7#bf7 ,in section #eejb1 in the section heading1 by striking defense agency and inserting ,defense ,agency4 7#bg7 ,in section #eeac1 in the section heading1 by striking missile defense agency and inserting ,missile ,defense ,agency4 7#bh7 ,in section #eeca7;b7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 both places it appears and inserting subsection 7a72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a74 7#bi7 ,in section #gcfa7;a77#b71 by striking ,vietnam ,era and inserting ,vietnam era4 7#cj7 ,in section #hbbah1 in each of subsections 7c77#a77;,d7 and 7k77#c77;,b71 by striking section #aa of the ,merchant ,ship ,sales ,act of #aidf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ddje7 and inserting section #egajj of title #df4 7#ca7 ,in section #ijfb;a1 in the section heading1 by striking the period that appears after structure4 7#cb7 ,in section #icfa7;a77#b71 by striking ,vietnam ,era and inserting ,vietnam era4 7#cc7 ,in section #ieca1 in the section heading1 by striking the period that appears after ,reserve4 7#cd7 ,in section #ajbaf7;f71 by striking the period that appears after #fb4 7#ce7 ,in the tables of chapters at the beginning of part ,,iii of subtitle ,e1 by striking the item relating to chapter #adac and inserting the following3 #adac4;,alternative ,promotion ,authority for ,officers in ,designated ,competitive ,categories#aeaja 4 7#cf7 ,in section #adejd7;b71 by striking the the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary4 7b7 ,coordination with other amendments made by this ,act ,for purposes of applying amendments made by provisions of this ,act other than this section1 the amendments made by this section shall be treated as having been enacted immediately before any such amendments by other provisions of this ,act4 #agbb4 ,transfer or possession of defense items for national defense purposes 7a7 ,transfer and possession exceptions ,section #ibb7o77#b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or by and inserting 1 by1 or under the authority of2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 a transfer to1 or possession by1 a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer 7if1 with respect to a transfer1 such transfer has been approved by the ,attorney ,general in accordance with law7 for purposes of-- 7i7 joint production of a weapon1 or integration or incorporation into another article or device2 7ii7 calibration1 testing1 or research and development2 7iii7 permanent or temporary export1 or temporary import1 otherwise in accordance with law2 or 7iv7 training of ,department of ,defense personnel and ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or friendly foreign government military and law enforcement personnel4 4 7b7 ,importation requirements ,section #ibe7;d7 of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by inserting except as provided in paragraph 7#e71 before is of2 and 7,b7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 is being imported or brought in by a licensed manufacturer or licensed importer in conformity with1 and solely for a purpose described in subparagraphs 7,a7 or 7,c7 of section #ibb7o77#b74 4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the effective date of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 conduct a survey of defense contractors who have used or intend to use a covered exception2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the results of such survey4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number of contractors that used a covered exception during the period covered by the report4 7,b7 ,any issues identified by the ,department of ,defense or such contractors with the implementation of such covered exception4 7,c7 ,any recommendations for changes to statutes or regulations to implement covered exceptions4 7#c7 ,covered exception defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered exception means an exception provided under-- 7,a7 subparagraph 7,c7 of section #ibb7o77#b7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section2 or 7,b7 paragraph 7#e7 of section #ibb7;d7 of such title1 as added by this section4 7d7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #agbc4 ,evaluation of risks posed by communications equipment and services produced by foreign adversary entities ,section #agji of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the subsection heading1 by striking to covered list and inserting produced by ,,dji ,technologies or ,autel ,robotics2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,evaluation of unmanned aircraft systems communications equipment and services produced by foreign adversary entities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 an appropriate national security agency shall determine if any of the following communications equipment or services1 including software1 pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the ,united ,states or the security and safety of ,united ,states persons3 7,a7 ,unmanned aircraft systems that are designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by any person owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary4 7,b7 ,unmanned aircraft systems with integrated software provided by any person owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary4 7,c7 ,equipment that uses spectrum in the #ejcj-ejia ,m,hz band1 governed by part #hh of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 that is designed1 developed1 manufactured1 or supplied by any person owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary4 7#b7 ,addition to the covered list ,if the appropriate national security agency does not make a determination as required by paragraph 7#a7 by the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,commission shall add all equipment and services listed in paragraph 7#a7 to the covered list4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or 7b77#a7 after subsection 7a77#a7 each place it appears2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given that term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,the term foreign adversary-- 7,a7 means a foreign adversary 7as such term is defined in section #h7;c7 of the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afjg7;c7772 and 7,b7 includes any person owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary4 7#h7 ,the term person owned by1 controlled by1 or subject to the jurisdiction or direction of a foreign adversary has the meaning given such term in section #gia4cja of title #ae1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any such successor regulation4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 ,,xviii ,streamlining ,procurement for ,effective ,execution and ,delivery ,a ,alignment of the ,defense ,acquisition ,system #ahja4 ,alignment of the defense acquisition system with the needs of members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,objectives of defense acquisition system 7#a7 ,in general ,section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #cajb4 ,objectives of the defense acquisition system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the defense acquisition system exists to expeditiously provide the armed forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively1 to address evolving threats1 and to maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to carry out subsection 7a7 that requires the following3 7#a7 ,all activities of the defense acquisition system contribute to the expeditious delivery of capabilities to enhance the operational readiness of the armed forces and enable the missions of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the defense acquisition system maximizes the effective use of resources by delivering capabilities that offer the best value for the investment made in each capability4 7#c7 ,the defense acquisition system encourages and supports the integration of innovative solutions to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threats4 7#d7 ,the defense acquisition system encourages an iterative approach to designing and testing technical solutions to enable early identification of solutions that do not deliver desired results4 7#e7 ,the defense acquisition system supports a leadership and organizational structure that encourages risk-taking1 collaboration1 and learning through failure4 7#f7 ,the training and development of members of the acquisition workforce ensures that such members have the skills to effectively manage acquisition activities in accordance with this section4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment ,section #acc;b7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking delivering and sustaining timely1 cost-effective capabilities for the armed forces 7and the ,department7 and inserting expeditiously providing the armed forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively1 to address evolving threats1 and to maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states in the most cost-effective manner practicable2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#i77;,a71 by striking defense acquisition programs and inserting the defense acquisition system1 in accordance with the objectives established by section #cajb of this title4 7,b7 ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,section #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7b71 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ensure that all operational test and evaluation activities are aligned with1 and are conducted in a manner that supports1 the objectives of the defense acquisition system established by section #cajb of this title2 4 7,c7 ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation ,section #aci;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting shall carry out the requirements of this section in accordance with the objectives established by section #cajb of this title and before shall serve4 7b7 ,civilian management of the defense acquisition system ,section #cajc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking to ensure the successful and efficient operation of the defense acquisition system and inserting in accordance with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of this title2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking to ensure the successful and efficient operation of such elements of the defense acquisition system4 and inserting the following3 in accordance with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of this title4 ,in carrying out this subsection1 each service acquisition executive shall perform the following3 7#a7 ,implement strategies to effectively and efficiently respond to changes in capability requirements4 7#b7 ,use data-driven decisionmaking to manage trade-offs among life-cycle costs1 delivery schedules1 performance objectives1 technical feasibility1 and procurement quantity objectives to ensure acquisition and sustainment programs deliver the best value for the investment made in the program4 7#c7 ,use iterative development cycles and discontinue or terminate the development of capabilities-- 7,a7 that no longer align with approved capability requirements or priorities2 or 7,b7 are experiencing significant cost growth1 performance deficiencies1 or delays in schedule4 7#d7 ,provide to the ,joint ,requirements ,council timely updates on changes to the acquisition programs under the service acquisition executive1 including any material changes to the capability requirements1 the quantity to be procured1 or the delivery schedule1 to enable the ,joint ,requirements ,council to identify and prioritize gaps in joint military capabilities resulting from such changes in accordance with section #aha7;b7 of this title4 7#e7 ,ensure the period of assignment of an individual serving in a critical acquisition position 7as defined in section #agca of this title7 is of sufficient duration to ensure the development and use of acquired expertise1 institutional capacity1 accountability in decisionmaking1 and stability in the oversight and management of acquisition activities4 7#f7 ,ensure that contracting officers are appropriately trained and assigned to support effective contract management4 4 7c7 ,acquisition-related functions of chiefs of the armed forces 7#a7 ,performance of ,certain ,acquisition-related ,functions ,section #cajd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 in accordance with the objectives established pursuant to section #cajb1 after ,secretary of the military department concerned2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the development of capability requirement statements for equipping the armed force concerned that-- 7,a7 describe the operational problem to provide necessary context for the capability requirement2 and 7,b7 describe the solution sought in a non-prescriptive manner to allow agile and innovative capability development to address the operational problem2 7#b7 ,the implementation of strategies to effectively and efficiently inform recommendations regarding changes in capability requirements described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the recommendation of trade-offs among life-cycle costs1 delivery schedules1 performance objectives1 technical feasibility1 and procurement quantity objectives to ensure acquisition programs deliver best value for the investment made4 7#d7 ,in consultation with the ,joint ,requirements ,council1 the establishment and prioritization of requirements to expeditiously provide the armed forces with the capabilities needed to operate effectively1 to address evolving threats1 and to maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,the use of data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize resource allocation to meet operational readiness requirements 7as defined in section #dcbb of this title7 and the materiel readiness objectives established by the ,secretary of the military department concerned under section #aah7;c7 of this title4 7#f7 ,support for an environment that enables the adoption and integration of innovative solutions and technologies to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness4 7#g7 ,any recommendation for the termination of the development of capabilities-- 7,a7 that no longer align with approved capability requirements or priorities2 7,b7 for which costs have significantly increased2 or 7,c7 for which schedule delays have been significant4 7#h7 ,support for the development of career paths in acquisition for military personnel 7as required by section #agbb;a of this title7 to ensure such personnel have the necessary skills1 knowledge1 and experience to fulfill the objectives established pursuant to section #cajb of this title4 4 7#b7 ,adherence to ,requirements in ,major ,defense ,acquisition ,programs ,section #cajd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking program capability document supporting a ,milestone ,b or subsequent decision and inserting requirements documents2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking prior to entry into the ,materiel ,solution ,analysis ,phase under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking cost1 schedule1 technical feasibility1 and performance trade-offs and inserting life-cycle cost1 delivery schedule1 performance objective1 technical feasibility1 and procurement quantity trade-offs4 7#c7 ,definitions ,section #cajd7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,requirements document defined ,in this section1 the term requirements document means a document that establishes the need for a materiel approach to resolve a capability requirement or a joint capability requirement 7as such terms are defined in section #aha of this title74 4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall revise ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ja and any other relevant instructions1 policies1 or guidance to carry out the requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section4 7e7 ,technical amendments 7#a7 ,section #caja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #caja4 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,the term best value means1 with respect to an acquisition1 the optimal combination of cost1 quality1 technical capability or solution quality1 and delivery schedule4 7#b7 ,the term capability requirement has the meaning provided in section #aha of this title4 7#c7 ,the term cost-effective means1 with respect to an acquisition1 the capacity to deliver better results for the same or lower cost compared to alternatives4 4 7#b7 ,section #cjja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking this section and inserting this part4 #ahjb4 ,program executive officer responsibilities 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #agca the following new section3 #agcb4 ,program executive officer 7a7 ,in general ,a program executive officer is the senior official responsible for the oversight of the plans1 budgets1 and execution of the programs assigned to the portfolio of such senior official1 including life-cycle management4 7b7 ,objectives ,in carrying the activities described in subsection 7a71 the program executive officer shall seek to achieve the following objectives3 7#a7 ,expeditiously provide the armed forces with the capabilities needed to operate effectively1 address evolving threats1 and maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7#b7 ,maximize the effective use of resources by delivering capabilities that offer the best value for the investment made in each capability4 7#c7 ,enable the integration of innovative solutions and technologies to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threats4 7c7 ,specific responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,for the programs assigned to the portfolio of a program executive officer1 such program executive officer shall be responsible for the following3 7,a7 ,provide expeditious delivery of the capabilities necessary to effectively respond to national security challenges by overseeing the procurement1 development1 and sustainment of defense acquisition programs assigned to the program executive officer4 7,b7 ,ensure the cost-effective allocation of resources by delivering operational capabilities4 7,c7 ,adjust requirements1 other than requirements that are established as key performance parameters1 to maximize the agility and speed in program execution in accordance with the objectives described in subsection 7b74 7,d7 ,use iterative development cycles and discontinue or terminate the development of capabilities-- 7i7 that no longer align with approved capability requirements 7as defined in section #aha of this title7 or priorities2 or 7ii7 that are experiencing significant cost growth1 performance deficiencies1 or delays in schedule4 7,e7 ,evaluate and implement trade-offs among life-cycle costs1 delivery schedules1 performance objectives1 technical feasibility1 and procurement quantity objectives to ensure acquisition and sustainment programs deliver best value in meeting capability requirements 7as defined in section #aha of this title74 7,f7 ,use data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize resource allocation to meet operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives established by the ,secretary concerned under section #aah7;c7 of this title4 7,g7 ,collaborate with the ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity established under section #ahac of the of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf to conduct cross-service technical and operational activities to integrate emerging technologies1 prototypes1 and operational concepts1 as appropriate4 7,h7 ,provide support to the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate with respect to the performance of the responsibilities of the ,directorate under section #ahf of this title and serve as a member of the ,directorate in accordance with such section4 7#b7 ,milestone decision authority duties ,a program executive officer shall be the milestone decision authority for a program when directed by the service acquisition executive of the military department that is managing the program or if designated by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,functional ,support ,the ,secretary concerned with respect to a program executive officer shall ensure that each such program executive officer is assigned dedicated personnel and other resources required to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities of such program executive officer4 ,personnel shall be under the exclusive authority and control of such officer4 ,personnel and resources shall not be provided through matrixed1 collateral duty1 or dual-reporting arrangements1 except as specifically authorized by the ,secretary in writing4 ,personnel and resources required include-- 7#a7 contracting and contract management2 7#b7 estimating costs2 7#c7 financial management2 7#d7 life-cycle management and product support2 7#e7 program management2 7#f7 engineering and technical management2 and 7#g7 developmental testing and evaluation4 4 7b7 ,amendment to definitions ,section #agcg7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,the term program executive officer means an individual described in section #agcb7;a7 of this title4 4 #ahjc4 ,product support manager responsibilities and requirements 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #agcb1 as added by section #ahjb1 the following new section3 #agcc4 ,product support manager 7a7 ,in general ,a product support manager is the individual responsible for managing support functions required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of a covered system in support of the life-cycle management responsibilities of the program manager for such covered system4 7b7 ,objectives ,in carrying the activities described in subsection 7a71 the product support manager shall seek to achieve the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of this title4 7c7 ,specific responsibilities ,a product support manager shall be responsible for the following3 7#a7 ,provide product support and subject matter expertise with respect to a covered system to the program manager for the covered system to assist with the development1 resourcing1 implementation1 and execution of the product support strategy developed by the product support manager under section #dcbb of this title for the covered system4 7#b7 ,collaborate with the chief engineer and systems engineers for the covered system-- 7,a7 to develop the life-cycle sustainment plan and any product support plans for the covered system2 and 7,b7 to analyze the operating and support costs of the covered system to ensure the cost-effective operation1 management1 and availability of the covered system4 7#c7 ,conduct early risk identification1 mitigation1 and product support analyses that inform best value solutions in life-cycle planning and management4 7#d7 ,provide input on systems engineering requirements1 design1 budgeting1 maintenance planning1 and acquisition strategies for covered systems4 7#e7 ,support the program manager in evaluating trade-offs among life-cycle costs1 delivery schedules1 performance objectives1 technical feasibility1 and procurement quantity objectives to ensure each covered system delivers the greatest value for the investment made in the covered system4 7#f7 ,use data-driven decisionmaking1 predictive analysis1 and appropriate modeling tools related to reliability and maintainability of the covered system to prioritize resource allocation to meet operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives 7established under section #aah7;c7 of this title74 7#g7 ,support each ,secretary of a military department in performance of a core logistics analysis pursuant to section #bdfd of this title4 7d7 ,covered system defined ,in this section1 the term covered system has the meaning given in section #dcbb of this title4 4 7b7 ,education1 training1 and experience requirements for product support managers ,section #agce title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,product support manager ,before being assigned to a position as product support manager1 a person-- 7#a7 shall have completed all life-cycle logistics certification and training requirements prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#b7 shall have executed a written agreement as required in section #agcd7;b77#b7 of this title2 and 7#c7 in the case of-- 7,a7 a product support manager of a major defense acquisition program1 shall have at least eight years of experience in life-cycle logistics1 at least two years of which were performed in a systems program office or similar organization2 and 7,b7 a product support manager of a significant nonmajor defense acquisition program1 shall have at least six years of experience in life-cycle logistics4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #agca7;a77#a77;,b7 title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 ,product support manager4 4 #ahjd4 ,amendments to life-cycle management and product support 7a7 ,reorganization of life-cycle and sustainment chapter 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #cbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by repealing sections #dcba1 #dcbc1 and #dcbd2 7,b7 by redesignating section #dcbh as section #dcba and transferring such section so as to appear after the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter2 7,c7 by redesignating section #dcbe as section #dcbc and transferring such section so as to appear after section #dcba2 7,d7 in section #dcbc1 as so redesignated1 by striking section #dcbd of this title and inserting section #dcbb of this title2 and 7,e7 by amending the table of sections at the beginning of such chapter to read as follows3 #dcba4 ,weapon system design3 sustainment factors4 #dcbb4 ,life-cycle management and product support4 #dcbc4 ,major weapon systems3 assessment1 management1 and control of operating and support costs4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #cjda7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking sections #dbib7;e7 and #dcba and inserting section #dbib7;e74 7,b7 ,section #cbba7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #dcba1 #dcbc1 and #dcbh of this title and inserting and #dcba of this title14 7,c7 ,section #dbaa7;c77#b77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dcbd of this title and inserting section #dcbb of this title4 7,d7 ,section #dbeb7;b77#ad7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #dcbd7;b7 of this title and inserting section #dcbb of this title4 7b7 ,life-cycle management and product support ,chapter #cbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a71 is further amended by inserting after section #dcba the following new section3 #dcbb4 ,life-cycle management and product support 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each covered system is supported by a life-cycle sustainment plan-- 7#a7 that is approved by the senior acquisition executive responsible for such covered system2 and 7#b7 that meets applicable operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives 7established under section #aah7;c7 of this title7 in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7b7 ,product support manager ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a product support manager 7as defined in section #agcc of this title7 to serve under the supervision of a program manager for each covered system4 7c7 ,life-cycle sustainment plan 7#a7 ,a product support manager shall develop1 update1 and implement a life-cycle sustainment plan for each covered system for which the product support manager is responsible4 ,such plan shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a comprehensive product support strategy to best achieve operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives throughout the planned life cycle of such system4 7,b7 ,a life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system that-- 7i7 is based on the planned product support strategy described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 if the covered system is a major defense acquisition program or major subprogram1 is developed in accordance with the requirements to support a ,milestone ,a approval 7as defined in section #dbea7;e7 of this title71 ,milestone ,b approval1 or ,milestone ,c approval 7as such terms are defined in section #dagb7;e7 of this title74 7,c7 ,recommended engineering and design considerations that support cost-effective sustainment of the covered system and best value solutions in life cycle planning and management4 7,d7 ,an intellectual property management plan for product support developed in accordance with section #cggd of this title4 7,e7 ,a strategy to maximize use of public and private sector capabilities to establish ,government-private partnerships-- 7i7 with appropriate incentives for each partner to contribute to the achievement of operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives in the most cost-effective manner practicable2 and 7ii7 that considers the roles of each partner as the covered system transitions from acquisition1 development1 production1 fielding1 sustainment1 and disposal4 7,f7 ,a plan to transition the covered system from production to initial fielding that addresses specific products or services required for successful initial fielding of the covered system1 including-- 7i7 a description of the necessary tooling or other unique support equipment1 requirements for initial spare parts and components1 technical handbooks and maintenance manuals1 maintenance training1 and facilities2 7ii7 an identification of the funding required to provide such products and services for any initial fielding location of the covered system2 7iii7 an identification of any procurement line1 program element1 or subactivity group in the budget of the ,secretary concerned associated with such products or services2 7iv7 the timeline for delivery of such products and services2 and 7v7 an assessment of any reduction in operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives if such products and services are not provided in accordance with clause 7iv74 7#b7 ,in developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required by this section1 the product support manager shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,affordability constraints and key cost factors that could affect operating and support costs during the life cycle of the covered system4 7,b7 ,sustainment risks or challenges to sustaining the covered system in operational environments1 included contested logistics environments 7as defined in section #bibf of this title74 7,c7 ,compliance with-- 7i7 requirements to maintain a core logistics capability under section #bdfd of this title2 and 7ii7 limitations on the performance of depot-level maintenance of materiel under section #bdff of this title4 7,d7 ,a defense industrial base strategy to maintain a robust1 resilient1 and innovative defense industrial base to support requirements throughout the life cycle of the covered system4 7d7 ,continuous assessment and active management ,in carrying out the duties of this section and section #agcc of this title1 the product support manager shall-- 7#a7 continuously assess and actively manage performance of each covered system for which the product support manager is responsible against the life-cycle sustainment plan for such covered system2 and 7#b7 as appropriate1 integrate commercial best practices1 use commercial standards1 and use advanced technologies to enhance the product support of each covered system4 7e7 ,recommendations 7#a7 ,the product support manager shall recommend changes to the product support strategy required under subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 of a covered system to the program manager responsible for such covered system to meet the requirements of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the program manager shall provide to the senior acquisition executive responsible for a covered system any recommendations for such covered system made under paragraph 7#a7 that the program manager did not implement along with the rationale for not implementing such recommendations4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered system means-- 7,a7 a major defense acquisition program as defined in section #dbja of this title2 7,b7 a major subprogram as described in section #dbjc of this title2 or 7,c7 an acquisition program or project that is carried out using the rapid fielding or rapid prototyping acquisition pathway under section #cfjb of this title that is estimated by the ,secretary of ,defense to require an eventual total expenditure described in section #dbja7;a77#b7 of this title4 7#b7 ,the term operational readiness means the capability of a unit of the armed forces1 vessel1 weapon system1 or equipment to perform the missions or functions for which it is organized or designed4 7#c7 ,the term product support means the set of support functions1 as determined by the product support manager1 required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of a covered system1 or a subsystem or component of a covered system4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments to materiel readiness metrics and objectives for major weapon systems ,section #aah of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting materiel readiness before objectives2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking shall address and inserting shall establish procedures and a computation methodology to determine2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the metrics required and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting materiel readiness objectives for each major weapon system42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the metrics required by subsection 7b7 and inserting such readiness objectives2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking readiness goals or objectives and inserting materiel readiness objectives2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting a comma after designated mission2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term materiel readiness objective means the minimum required availability of each major weapon system that is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the strategic framework and guidance referred to in subsection 7a74 4 #ahje4 ,modifications relating to life-cycle and sustainment provisions 7a7 ,modification to ,life-cycle management and product support ,subsection 7c77#a77;,f7 of section #dcbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ahjd of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,a plan and inserting ,after consideration of the views received by the milestone decision authority from appropriate materiel1 logistics1 or fleet representatives1 a plan2 7#b7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 through 7v7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7vi71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following new clause3 7iii7 an assessment as to the required number of training simulators1 including the initial operational capability and overall fielding of such simulators2 2 and 7#d7 in clause 7vi7 7as so redeisgnated71 by striking in accordance with clause 7iv7 and inserting in accordance with clause 7v74 7b7 ,elements ,subsection 7b7 of section #dcbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by section #ahjd of this ,act1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i71 respectively2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting in accordance with the requirements of section #aah of this title and before in conjunction2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 1 to determine and all that follows through the semicolon at the end and inserting and make necessary adjustments to the life-cycle sustainment plan required by section #dcbb of this title to ensure such major weapon system meets applicable operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives 7established in accordance with section #aah7;c7 of this title7 in the most cost-effective manner practicable22 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 require the military departments to1 not later than ,august #a of each calendar year1 conduct an annual assessment of the actual performance of each major weapon system against the operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives and use such assessment to-- 7,a7 identify any factors contributing to a major weapon system failing to meet such requirements and objectives2 7,b7 develop and implement a corrective action plan to address identified shortfalls in meeting such requirements and objectives in an expeditious manner2 and 7,c7 inform the submission of materials to ,congress required by section #aah7;c77#b7 of this title and the development of the future years defense program described in section #bba of this title2 2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting and after the semicolon at the end2 and 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 prior to the ,milestone ,b approval 7or equivalent approval7 for a major weapon system1 require the military departments to prepare a life cycle intellectual property management plan for product support sufficient to comply with the requirements of section #bdfd of this title1 including requirements for technical data1 software1 and modular open system approaches 7as defined in section #ddja of this title74 4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,such section #dcbc is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,findings from a review of the effectiveness of the life-cycle sustainment plan for a major weapon system1 as adjusted pursuant to subsection 7b77#c74 7#b7 ,findings from the assessments required by subsection 7b77#d74 7#c7 ,a description of any corrective action plan required by subsection 7b77#d77;,b71 and an update on progress made in implementing such a plan4 7#d7 ,a description of how such assessments informed the submission of materials to ,congress required by section #aah7;c77#b7 of this title and the development of the future years defense program described in section #bba of this title4 7#e7 ,a summary of actions taken by the ,secretary to ensure that each major weapon system of the military department under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary meet the applicable operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives 7established under section #aah7;c7 of this title7 in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7#f7 ,for a major weapon system that has not met established materiel readiness objectives for materiel availability or operational availability 7as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #aah of this title7 for three consecutive years1 such report shall include a mitigation plan to address supply1 maintenance1 or other issues contributing to failure to meet such objectives4 4 #ahjf4 ,major capability activity areas and pathfinder programs 7a7 ,transition plan required 7#a7 ,submission of plan ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with each ,secretary of a military department1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive plan for reorganizing the structure of the relevant defense budget materials to be primarily organized around major capability activity areas 7,m,c,a,as74 7#b7 ,elements of the plan ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be developed to more effectively facilitate the development1 fielding1 operation1 sustainment1 and modernization of capabilities or activities of the ,department of ,defense in accordance with the objectives established pursuant to section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahja of this ,act4 ,such plan shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each proposed ,,mcaa1 including how the specific capability of the ,department of ,defense that is the subject of each ,,mcaa aligns with and supports joint military capabilities4 7,b7 ,a proposed schedule1 including benchmarks1 for phased implementation of the plan to organize the programs of each military department and ,defense ,agency in a manner primarily organized around ,m,c,a,as4 7,c7 ,a description of any modifications to reporting1 budget justification1 or data systems required for defense budget materials to be primarily organized around ,m,c,a,as1 including modifications necessary to maintain transparency and enable effective oversight by the congressional defense committees4 7,d7 ,recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes needed to facilitate the reorganization of defense budget materials to be primarily organized around ,m,c,a,as4 7,e7 ,a strategy for maintaining clarity and detail for defense budget materials primarily organized around ,m,c,a,as to-- 7i7 preserve accountability for the delivery of a capability of the ,department of ,defense that is the subject of the ,,mcaa2 and 7ii7 enable effective oversight by the congressional defense committees4 7,f7 ,a description of the process for designating a ,pathfinder under subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,organization by ,m,c,a,as 7,a7 ,in general ,in designating the proposed ,m,c,a,as required by subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 organize each proposed ,,mcaa in a capability-oriented structure that reflects the unique and specific aspects of the subject capability of the ,,mcaa2 7ii7 assign relevant development1 procurement1 operations1 and sustainment activities of the ,department to the proposed ,,mcaa as appropriate2 and 7iii7 ensure each proposed ,,mcaa is organized in a manner that-- 7,i7 will improve the ability to measure and manage the overall performance in the delivery of the subject capability of the proposed ,,mcaa2 and 7,,ii7 connects funding for activities assigned to the proposed ,,mcaa to the delivery of subject capability4 7,b7 ,flexibility ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure each military department and ,defense ,agency has flexibility1 according to their specific mission requirements1 in the organization of proposed ,m,c,a,as4 7b7 ,designation of pathfinder mcaas 7#a7 ,designation ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 designate at least two program executive offices of the ,department of ,defense to be known as ,pathfinders2 7,b7 identify the program executive officer 7as described in section #agcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahjb of this ,act7 with the responsibility of administering each such ,pathfinder2 7,c7 ensure each such program executive officer organizes the programs assigned to such offices into a ,,mcaa in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7a77#c72 and 7,d7 submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of each designation made under subparagraph 7,a71 including the total amount authorized to be appropriated for each ,pathfinder for fiscal year #bjbf and a description of the ,,mcaa associated with each ,pathfinder4 7#b7 ,additional or alternative materials ,to inform the development of the plan required by subsection 7a71 each program executive officer for a ,pathfinder shall prepare alternative or additional defense budget materials or develop alternative oversight mechanisms for the capability of the ,department of ,defense that is the subject of the ,pathfinder4 7#c7 ,modified transfer authority for pathfinders 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through a ,secretary of a military department or the head of a ,defense ,agency1 may transfer amounts authorized for programs1 projects1 or activities that are included in a ,pathfinder under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary or head among such programs1 projects1 or activities4 7,b7 ,limitations ,a transfer made under this paragraph-- 7i7 shall directly support delivery of the capability of the ,department of ,defense that is the subject of the ,pathfinder2 7ii7 may not be used to initiate a new start program 7as described in section #cfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7iii7 may not be used to terminate a program or activity of the ,department that was in operation on or before the date of the designation of the ,pathfinder2 and 7iv7 may not exceed #dj percent of the total amount for a ,pathfinder specified under paragraph 7#a77;,d74 7#d7 ,additional pathfinders ,the ,secretary of ,defense may designate additional ,m,c,a,as as ,pathfinders under the authority of this subsection if the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees not later than #ae days prior to each such designation4 7c7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #edj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the progress of the ,secretary of ,defense in-- 7,a7 implementing the plan to reorganize the structure of the defense budget materials to be primarily organized around major capability activity areas2 and 7,b7 assessing the effectiveness of the use of a capability-oriented structure in subsection 7a77#c7 and ,pathfinders in subsection 7b7 to-- 7i7 improve the ability to measure and manage the overall performance in the delivery of the subject capability of the proposed ,,mcaa or ,pathfinder2 7ii7 inform and improve budget planning for future activities assigned to the proposed ,,mcaa or ,pathfinder for the delivery of subject capability2 and 7iii7 achieve the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by section #ahja of this ,act74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of how the use of ,m,c,a,as in preparing defense budget materials has affected the use and allocation of resources and the alignment of such materials with the objectives of the defense acquisition system4 7,b7 ,the extent to which ,m,c,a,as and use of the transfer authority under subsection 7b77#c7 for ,pathfinders affect the speed of addressing emerging threats and adopting new technologies4 7,c7 ,an analysis of any costs or benefits of using ,m,c,a,as4 7,d7 ,recommendations1 including statutory or regulatory modifications1 for-- 7i7 expanding the use of ,pathfinders2 and 7ii7 continuing the transition to using ,m,c,a,as to prepare defense budget materials4 7d7 ,guidance and directives ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue such rules or guidance as necessary to carry out this section1 and shall ensure such rules and guidance align with recommendations for improved agility and transparency provided by the ,commission on ,planning1 ,programming1 ,budgeting and ,execution ,reform 7established under section #ajjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha774 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term defense budget materials1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary of ,defense in support of the budget for that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,the term major capability activity area or ,,mcaa means a compilation of activities that relate to the delivery of a capability of the ,department of ,defense1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 for purposes of display in the defense budget materials4 7#c7 ,the term joint military capabilities has the meaning given in section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,requirements ,process ,reform #ahaa4 ,joint ,requirements ,council 7a7 ,amendment to name and mission of ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council ,section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,oversight2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council in the ,department of ,defense4 and inserting the following3 ,joint ,requirements ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council7 in the ,department of ,defense4 ,the ,council shall-- 7#a7 assist the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff in carrying out the functions described in section #aec of this title2 and 7#b7 provide recommendations for addressing joint operational problems to the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate established under section #ahf of this title 7in this section referred to as ,,rapid74 2 and 7#c7 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council each place it appears and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7b7 ,duties ,subsection 7b7 of such section #aha is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,duties ,the ,council shall support the objectives established pursuant to section #cajb of this title by performing the following duties3 7#a7 ,continuously evaluating global trends1 adversary capabilities1 and emerging threats to inform awareness and understanding of joint operational problems4 7#b7 ,in coordination with commanders of combatant commands1 compiling1 refining1 and prioritizing joint operational problems4 7#c7 ,identifying and prioritizing gaps in joint military capabilities to address joint operational problems4 7#d7 ,identifying advances in technology and innovative concepts of operation that could improve the ability of the joint force to address evolving threats and maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,developing a joint capability requirement statement that-- 7,a7 describes the joint operational problem to provide necessary context for the joint capability requirement2 and 7,b7 describes the solution sought in a nonprescriptive manner to allow agile and innovative development of joint capability requirements to address the joint operational problem4 7#f7 ,making the following recommendations to ,,rapid3 7,a7 ,with respect to a quick action requirement1 actions to fulfill such quick action requirement1 not later than #cj days after receipt or identification of such quick action requirement4 7,b7 ,actions to fulfill each joint capability requirement necessary to address joint operational problems1 not later than #fj days after receipt or identification of such a joint operational problem4 7,c7 ,modifications to joint force design suitable for addressing joint operational problems or effectively integrating advancements in technology and new concepts of operation4 7,d7 ,ways to improve operational effectiveness1 increase operational flexibility1 or improve interoperability and coordination between and among joint military capabilities and the military capabilities of allies or partners4 7#g7 ,providing notification to ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 upon receipt or identification of a quick action requirement2 and 7,b7 upon submission of any recommendation to ,,rapid4 4 7c7 ,composition ,subsection 7c7 of such section #aha is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and ,,rapid before for making recommendations2 and 7,b7 by striking joint performance requirements and inserting joint capability requirements2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and ,,rapid after ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7d7 ,advisors ,subsection 7d7 of such section #aha is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting strongly before consider2 and 7,b7 by striking its mission under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 and inserting the duties described in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking seek1 and strongly consider1 and inserting seek and consider2 7,b7 by striking 1 in their roles as customers of the acquisition system12 and 7,c7 by striking under subsection 7b77#b7 and joint performance requirements pursuant to subsection 7b77#c74 7e7 ,responsibility for ,capability ,requirements ,subsection 7e7 of such section #aha is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,responsibility for ,capability ,requirements ,the ,chief of ,staff of an armed force is responsible for the capability requirements for that armed force4 4 7f7 ,analytic and ,engineering ,support ,subsection 7f7 of such section #aha is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and engineering after ,analytic2 7#b7 by inserting and the ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity established under section #ahac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf after the ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation2 and 7#c7 by striking in operations research1 systems analysis1 and cost estimation to the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council4 7g7 ,availability of ,information to ,congressional ,defense ,committees ,subsection 7g7 of such section #aha is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking oversight2 and 7#b7 by striking oversight information and inserting information4 7h7 ,definitions ,subsection 7h7 of such section #aha is amended to read as follows3 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term capability requirement means a requirement for a capability that is critical or essential to address an operational problem4 7#b7 ,the term joint capability requirement means a capability requirement1 including a capability requirement related to a requirement for joint force interoperability1 that is critical or essential to address a specific joint operational problem4 7#c7 ,the term joint military capabilities means the collective capabilities across the joint force1 including both joint and force-specific capabilities1 that are available to conduct military operations4 7#d7 ,the term joint operational problem means a joint challenge faced by a combatant command in achieving an assigned military objective and may include limitations in capabilities1 resources1 or the ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate across the joint force1 with another combatant command1 among joint military capabilities1 or with the military capabilities of allies or partners4 7#e7 ,the term operational problem means a challenge or barrier in an operational environment that needs to be overcome to achieve a specific military objective4 7#f7 ,the term quick action requirement has the meaning given in ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ga titled ,rapid ,fulfillment of ,combatant ,commander ,urgent ,operational ,needs 7,august #bd1 #bjab74 4 7i7 ,implementation ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs shall revise policies for the ,joint ,strategic ,planning ,system 7established under the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,instruction #cajj4ja;,f71 the ,manual for the ,operation of the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system 7issued ,october #cj1 #bjba7 and any other relevant instructions1 policies1 or guidance to carry out the requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section4 7j7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #aci;a1 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council each place it appears and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council2 7,b7 in section #aec7;a77#e77;,f71 by striking section #aha of this title and inserting sections #aha and #ahf of this title2 7,c7 in section #agi7;c77#i7-- 7i7 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council2 and 7ii7 by striking section #aha7;h7 and inserting section #aha2 7,d7 in section #bibf7;f77#e77;,c71 by striking describing and all that follows through details regarding and inserting describing details regarding2 7,e7 in section #cjfg7;b77#a71 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council2 7,f7 in section #cacf7;e77#a77;,a77ii71 by striking approved by the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and and inserting recommended for approval by the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate 7established under section #ahf of this title72 7,g7 in section #dbjb7;a77#b77;,a71 by striking joint military requirement and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 joint capability requirement1 as determined by the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate 7established under section #ahf of this title72 7,h7 by amending section #dbea7;e77#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,the term requirements document has the meaning given in section #cajd7;d7 of this title4 2 7,i7 in section #dbeb7;b77#i71 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council2 7,j7 in section #dcgf-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 1 after consultation with the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council regarding program requirements12 7ii7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by striking joint military requirement 7as defined in section #aha7;g77#a7 of this title7 at less cost and inserting joint capability requirement at less cost2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by striking joint military requirements and inserting joint capability requirements2 and 7,k7 in section #eead7;b77#b77;,c77ii71 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7#b7 ,other laws 7,a7 ,section #ijb7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aci;a note7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking 1 performance requirements1 and joint performance requirements and inserting or performance requirements2 and 7ii7 by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council to validate such requirements and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7,b7 ,section #afhd7;d77#d77;,a77i7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga note7 is amended by striking either approved by1 or in development for1 the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting in development for consideration or under consideration by the ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7,c7 ,section #afhf7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by striking through the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting in consultation with the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate 7established under section #ahf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,d7 ,section #aeaj7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7,e7 ,section #iae7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acb note7 is amended by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7,f7 ,section #ich7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note prec47 is amended by striking ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council and inserting ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7#c7 ,repeals ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7,a7 ,section #idb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note74 7,b7 ,section #iaf of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note74 7,c7 ,section #aje7;b7 of the ,weapon ,systems ,acquisition ,reform ,act of #bjji 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note74 7,d7 ,section #bja of the ,weapon ,systems ,acquisition ,reform ,act of #bjji 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb note74 #ahab4 ,establishment of the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #ahe the following new section3 #ahf4 ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate 7a7 ,establishment ,there is within the ,department of ,defense a ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate 7in this section referred to as ,,rapid74 7b7 ,purposes ,,rapid shall-- 7#a7 serve as the principal forum within the ,department of ,defense to inform1 coordinate1 and evaluate solutions to joint operational problems2 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 ,defense and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense with respect to such matters4 7c7 ,organization and membership ,,rapid shall consist of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,chairman of the ,joint ,requirements ,council and the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 who shall serve as co-directors of ,,rapid4 7#b7 ,one member designated by each commander of a combatant command4 7#c7 ,one member designated by the ,chairman of the ,joint ,requirements ,council4 7#d7 ,one member designated by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation4 7#e7 ,one member designated by each service acquisition executive of a military department4 7#f7 ,one member designated by the principal staff assistant for the ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity 7established under section #ahac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf74 7#g7 ,one member designated by the executive director of the ,joint ,rapid ,acquisition ,cell 7as described in the ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ga titled ,rapid ,fulfillment of ,combatant ,commander ,urgent ,operational ,needs 7,august #bd1 #bjab74 7#h7 ,one member designated by each portfolio executive officer or a similar member of the acquisition workforce responsible for the execution of a recommendation under consideration by ,,rapid4 7d7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,,rapid shall-- 7,a7 promptly convene relevant members to assess a proposed joint capability requirement to address a joint operational problem by considering1 with respect to such proposed joint capability requirement-- 7i7 associated resource requirements2 7ii7 mission engineering and interoperability considerations for integration into joint architectures2 and 7iii7 factors related to acquisition and sustainment2 and 7,b7 provide prioritized recommendations for solutions to such joint operational problem to the ,secretary of ,defense and ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 ,,rapid shall-- 7,a7 use data-driven decisionmaking to prioritize resource allocation2 7,b7 maximize the effective use of resources by enabling timely delivery of solutions to address a joint operational problem in a manner that provides the greatest value for the investment made2 7,c7 enable the adoption and integration of solutions to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threats2 and 7,d7 in addition to any other considerations required under this subsection1 consider-- 7i7 joint capability requirement statements or other relevant justification materials provided by the ,joint ,requirements ,council2 7ii7 any analysis and recommendations provided by the ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity or the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation relating to resource requirements described in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i72 7iii7 recommendations from relevant service acquisition executives or program executive officers related to planning and execution of the proposed joint capability requirement1 including budget planning and management1 acquisition approach1 program management1 and life-cycle management for a proposed joint capability requirement2 and 7iv7 the need to incorporate measure for technology protection in certain covered systems to enable the use or sale of proposed technology solutions to joint operational problems with allies and partner countries in a manner that protects national security interest while promoting international collaboration4 7e7 ,recommendation 7#a7 ,not later than #cj days after the date of receipt of a recommendation with respect to a joint capability requirement for a joint operational problem1 from the ,joint ,requirements ,council in accordance with section #aha of this title1 ,,rapid shall submit to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense a recommendation for a solution to the joint operational problem that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the resources needed to implement the solution and1 as appropriate1 resources needed to support the acquisition and sustainment of such solution of over the anticipated life cycle of the solution4 7,b7 ,any recommended actions necessary to enable integration of the solution into the joint force or to revise joint concepts of operation to best resolve the joint operational problem4 7,c7 ,with respect to a solution for which access may be shared with an ally or partner country1 recommended considerations-- 7i7 to be incorporated during the design and development phase of the solution2 and 7ii7 to facilitate future production and logistics support for the solution to the ally or partner country4 7,d7 ,any necessary changes to policy or guidance to enable effective acquisition1 fielding1 and employment of a solution that is a joint military capability4 7,e7 ,any other recommended actions to expeditiously provide the armed forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively1 to address evolving threats1 and to maintain the military advantage of the ,united ,states in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7#b7 ,the co-chairs of ,,rapid may request an additional amount of time1 not to exceed #cj days1 to provide a recommendation related to a joint capability requirement that is not a quick action requirement to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense under this subsection4 7f7 ,determination 7#a7 ,not later than #cj days after receipt of a recommendation under subsection 7e71 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall issue a memorandum that approves1 approves with modification1 or rejects such a recommendation4 7#b7 ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall include along with a memorandum that approves or approves with modification a recommendation described in paragraph 7#a7 specific direction and guidance to the applicable element of the ,department of ,defense to which such recommendation applies4 7#c7 ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall include along with a memorandum that rejects a recommendation described in paragraph 7#a7 a specific direction-- 7,a7 for alternative action to be taken by the applicable element of the ,department of ,defense to which such recommendation applies to address the relevant joint operational problem2 or 7,b7 to ,,rapid for further action to address the relevant joint operational problem4 7g7 ,notification ,if the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense fails to issue a memorandum as required by subsection 7f7 within #ij days after the date on which the ,joint ,requirements ,council provides a recommendation to address a joint operational problem to the ,,rapid1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of such failure4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms joint capability requirement1 joint military capability1 joint operational problem1 and quick action requirement have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #aha of this title4 7#b7 ,the term relevant member means a member of ,,rapid 7or a designee7 that has a primary interest in1 or responsibility for1 a proposed joint capability requirement or quick action requirement under assessment by ,,rapid4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments to ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation ,section #aci;a7d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,analysis and advice for resource discussions relating to joint capability requirements under consideration by the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate pursuant to section #ahf of this title4 4 #ahac4 ,establishment of the ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish within the ,department of ,defense a ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity 7in this section referred to as ,,meia74 7b7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a principal staff assistant from within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense whose office shall serve as the office of primary responsibility for ,,meia4 7c7 ,duties ,the principal staff assistant designated under subsection 7b7 shall have the following duties3 7#a7 ,lead cross-service activities to develop1 identify1 analyze1 and validate integrated technology solutions to address joint operational problems4 7#b7 ,coordinate with the appropriate program executive officers to align and implement such activities4 7#c7 ,proactively seek and consider feedback of the primary users and operators of proposed technology solutions to address joint operational problems throughout the implementation of such activities4 7#d7 ,upon request1 perform analysis for1 experiment with1 and prototype technology to integrate such technology into joint architectures1 to use such technology1 to inform operational concepts1 and to provide analysis or recommendations regarding the use of such technology to the ,requirements1 ,acquisition1 and ,programming ,integration ,directorate1 established by section #ahf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act 7in this section referred to as ,,rapid74 7#e7 ,coordinate with commanders of the combatant commands to understand the priorities of commanders and support the fielding of integrated technology solutions to address joint operational problems4 7#f7 ,upon request1 assist a program executive officer in carrying out the responsibilities established under section #agcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahjb of this ,act1 by providing analysis1 recommendations1 and engineering assistance in the integration of technology solutions related to the capabilities for which the program executive officer is responsible4 7#g7 ,use existing authorities 7including authorities provided in section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 to carry out this section4 7d7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an implementation plan for ,,meia4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the following3 7,a7 ,the organizational structure and resource requirements associated with the establishment and operation of ,,meia4 7,b7 ,how ,,meia will support and inform the ,,rapid in carrying out the requirements of section #ahf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,each budget line item or program element that will be associated with the activities of ,,meia4 7,d7 ,coordination between ,,meia and relevant elements of the ,department of ,defense that are established to identify and support the development of1 experimentation with1 and integration of technology solutions to address joint operational problems for the ,department1 including-- 7i7 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit established under section #dbag of the title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 the ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program established under section #djfa of such title2 7iii7 a entity of the ,department of ,defense that is a member of the ,defense ,innovation ,community of ,entities established by the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit2 7iv7 the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office2 and 7v7 recipients of awards under the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program or the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program 7as defined in section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch774 7,e7 ,how ,,meia will coordinate with and assist-- 7i7 the commanders of combatant commands in fielding integrated technology solutions to address joint operational problems under subsection 7c77#e72 and 7ii7 the program executive officers and each ,secretary of a military department in the integration of technology to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness4 7,f7 ,any recommendations for changes to statute or policy for successful implementation of this section4 7e7 ,assessment ,not later than five years after the date of the establishment of ,,meia1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of whether ,,meia should be modified1 made permanent1 or terminated based on its effectiveness in carrying out the requirements of this section4 7f7 ,joint operational problem defined ,in this section1 the term joint operational problem has the meaning given in section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,streamlining ,acquisition ,processes #ahba4 ,adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds 7a7 ,major program 7#a7 ,title #aj ,section #cjda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aae1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aiij constant dollars7 and inserting #bge1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #edj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aiij constant dollars7 and inserting #a1cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by striking #gej1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aihj constant dollars7 and inserting #b1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars74 7#b7 ,title #da ,section #aji of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 by striking #ge1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aihj constant dollars7 and inserting #bge1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars72 and 7ii7 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aihj constant dollars7 and inserting #a1cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #gej1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aihj constant dollars7 and inserting #b1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd dollars74 7b7 ,use of procedures other than competitive procedures ,section #cbjd7;e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #ajj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 by striking #ge1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #ejj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,simplified procedures for small purchases 7#a7 ,title #aj ,section #cbje7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,title #da ,section #aija7;a77#b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,simplified acquisition threshold 7#a7 ,title #aj ,section #cega7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7c7 ,for purposes of acquisitions by agencies named in section #cjfc of this title1 in the case of any contract to be awarded and performed1 or purchase to be made1 in support of a contingency operation or a humanitarian or peacekeeping operation1 the simplified acquisition threshold means an amount equal to two times the amount specified for that term in subsection 7a74 4 7#b7 ,title #da ,section #acd of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bej1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj4 7e7 ,micro-purchase threshold 7#a7 ,title #aj ,section #cegc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj4 7#b7 ,title #da ,section #aijb7;a77#a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #be1jjj4 7f7 ,modifications to submissions of cost or pricing data 7#a7 ,title #aj ,section #cgjb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbf2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7#c77;,a71 by striking chapter and the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed #b1jjj1jjj and inserting the following3 chapter and-- 7i7 in the case of a prime contract entered into after ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 in the case of a prime contract entered into on or before ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 4 7#b7 ,title #da ,section #cejb7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbf2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #gej1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking chapter and-- and all that follows and inserting the following3 chapter and-- 7i7 in the case of a prime contract entered into after ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed #aj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 in the case of a prime contract entered into on or before ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 the price of the subcontract is expected to exceed #b1jjj1jjj4 4 7g7 ,major defense acquisition programs2 definitions2 exceptions ,section #dbja7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #cjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aiij constant dollars7 and inserting #a1jjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #a1hjj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #aiij constant dollars7 and inserting #d1ejj1jjj1jjj 7based on fiscal year #bjbd constant dollars74 #ahbb4 ,clarification of conditions for payments for commercial products and commercial services 7a7 ,title #aj ,section #chje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the conditions and inserting 7#a7 ,the conditions2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,for the purposes of section #chjc of this title1 a payment for covered services acquired through a commercially utilized acquisition strategy shall not be considered an advance payment made under section #chja of this title4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term commercially utilized acquisition strategy means an acquisition of a service by the ,government under terms and conditions that-- 7,a7 are similar to the terms and conditions under which such service is available to the public2 and 7,b7 provide such service as a consumption-based solution or under a technology subscription model or other model based on predetermined pricing for access to such service4 7#b7 ,the term covered service means a commercial service that includes access to or use of any combination of hardware1 equipment1 software1 labor1 or services1 including access to commercial satellite data and associated services1 that is integrated to provide a capability4 4 7b7 ,title #ca ,section #ccbd7;d7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting or commercially available content after publication2 and 7,b7 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 charges for information and communications technology subscriptions1 reservations1 or tenancy1 including cloud environments1 for which the procuring agency defines appropriate access and security standards4 4 #ahbc4 ,alternative capability-based pricing ,chapter #bhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cijf4 ,alternative capability-based pricing 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 the head of an agency may use alternative capability-based analysis for the acquisition of a commercial solution to determine whether the price for a commercial solution is fair and reasonable based on the value to the ,government as determined under such analysis4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 does not apply with respect to the acquisition of a commercial solution under a subcontract4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term alternative capability-based analysis means an analysis of the value to the ,government of a commercial solution that determines such value based on one or more of the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the suitability of the commercial solution for the particular purpose for which the ,government would acquire such commercial solution4 7,b7 ,the benefits obtained by the ,government as a result of improvements in capability1 effectiveness1 efficiency1 process1 or speed to delivery provided by such commercial solution4 7,c7 ,the estimated total cost avoidance resulting from the acquisition and use of such commercial solution1 including the cost avoidance resulting from reductions to operations1 sustainment1 or risks to mission by replacing fielded capabilities with such commercial solution4 7,d7 ,input from the intended end users of such commercial solution on the potential value of the improvements to capabilities or processes provided by such commercial solution4 7#b7 ,the term commercial solution means a product or service1 including an integrated combination of products1 services1 or products and services-- 7,a7 that is sold1 leased1 or licensed in the commercial marketplace1 or offered for sale1 lease1 or license in the commercial marketplace2 and 7,b7 the provider of which contemporaneously offers such solution or a solution that is similar to such solution to the general public or public entities1 including ,state and local governments and foreign governments1 under terms and conditions that are similar to the terms and conditions under which such solution is offered to the ,federal ,government4 4 #ahbd4 ,matters related to cost accounting standards 7a7 ,reduction of ,,cas compliance 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 ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board established under section #aeja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall-- 7,a7 identify actions necessary to streamline requirements for compliance with the cost accounting standards established under section #aejb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7in this section referred to as ,,cas71 in the performance of a contract with the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 reduce or eliminate such requirements under the circumstances described in paragraph 7#b7 for contracts entered into after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,circumstances described ,the circumstances described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,with respect to an action to eliminate compliance with ,,cas1 if reliance on a similar requirement under generally accepted accounting principles 7in this section referred to as ,,gaap7 would achieve1 to the maximum extent possible1 the use of commercial accounting standards and systems with respect to such elimination without bias or prejudice to parties to a contract4 7,b7 ,if other existing requirements in guidance or regulation will sufficiently protect the interests of the ,secretary of ,defense in the oversight of cost contracts4 7,c7 ,if such requirement is no longer necessary or appropriate4 7b7 ,changes to applicability of full ,,cas coverage 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,federal ,procurement ,policy shall revise the rules and procedures prescribed pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #aejb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the extent necessary to increase the thresholds established in section #iijc4bja-b of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulation1 from #ej1jjj1jjj to #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,department of ,defense ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall update the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to require full compliance with ,,cas only for an entity or subsidiary of an entity that-- 7,a7 received a single contract award under ,,cas with a value equal to or greater than #ajj1jjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 received contracts during the cost accounting period that ended preceding the date of the report with an aggregate value equal to or greater than #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7c7 ,amendments to ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board 7#a7 ,organization ,subsection 7a7 of section #aeja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,office of ,federal ,procurement ,policy and inserting ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#b7 ,membership ,subsection 7b7 of such section #aeja is amended-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,members1 chairman1 and appointment ,the ,board shall consist of #e voting members and #b nonvoting members4 7,a7 ,voting members ,one voting member is the ,administrator of ,federal ,procurement ,policy1 who serves as ,chairman4 ,the other #d members1 all of whom shall have experience in ,federal ,government contract cost accounting1 are as follows3 7i7 #b representatives of the ,federal ,government1 each of whom has substantial experience in administering and managing covered contracts-- 7,i7 one of whom is a representative of the ,department of ,defense appointed by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 one of whom is an officer or employee of the ,general ,services ,administration appointed by the ,administrator of ,general ,services4 7ii7 #b individuals from the private sector1 each of whom is appointed by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget-- 7,i7 one of whom is a senior employee or retired senior employee of a ,government contractor with substantial experience in the private sector involving administration and management of covered contracts2 and 7,,ii7 one member of the accounting profession1 with substantial experience as an accountant4 7,b7 ,nonvoting members ,the #b nonvoting members of the ,board shall be appointed as follows3 7i7 #a individual who is a senior employee of the ,government ,accountability ,office with substantial experience in contracting and national security acquisitions1 appointed by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 #a individual from academia1 a nonprofit organization1 or a private entity with substantial experience in establishing financial accounting and reporting standards in compliance with ,generally ,accepted ,accounting ,principles1 appointed by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting 1 which may be extended for an additional #d-year period by the individual who appointed such member under paragraph 7#a7 after #d years2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a77;,a77i72 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,ineligibility ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbh1 an individual who is a member of an audit entity of an executive agency 7excluding an audit entity of the ,government ,accountability ,office7 is not eligible to serve as a member of the ,board4 4 7#c7 ,duties ,subsection 7c7 of such section #aeja is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking within one year and all that follows through conform such standards and inserting the following3 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and biennially thereafter1 review any cost accounting standards established under section #aejb of this title and eliminate or conform such standards2 and 7ii7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking disputes4 and inserting the following3 disputes1 and take necessary action to clarify or improve such standards if misinterpretation or lack of clarity in a standard was a primary component of such dispute2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ensure that any action taken pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 is not taken solely for the purpose of tailoring such standard to favor a party in the dispute4 4 7#d7 ,report ,subsection 7e7 of such section #aeja is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 a summary of rulemaking activities related to any changes to such standards and any associated timelines for such activities4 4 7#e7 ,senior staff ,subsection 7f77#a77;,b7 of such section #aeja is amended-- 7,a7 by striking may appoint and inserting shall appoint2 and 7,b7 by striking two and inserting not less than four4 7#f7 ,covered contract defined ,such section #aeja is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7j7 ,covered contract defined ,in this section1 the term covered contract means a contract that is subject to the cost accounting standards issued pursuant to section #aejb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 4 7#g7 ,deadline ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall implement the amendments made by this subsection1 including making the appointments under section #aeja7;b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this subsection4 7d7 ,amendment to mandatory use of cost accounting standards 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aejb7;b77#a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking amount set forth in section #cgjb7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #aj as the amount is and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj1 as2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting or at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7iii7 by striking clause 7iv74 7#b7 ,regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator for ,federal ,procurement ,policy shall issue such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by this subsection4 #ahbe4 ,review of commercial buying practices 7a7 ,review required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a comprehensive review of the approach of the ,department of ,defense to acquiring commercial products and commercial services and the implementation of the requirements of the ,federal ,acquisition ,streamlining ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cee7 by the ,department4 7#b7 ,review requirements ,the review required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of each of the following as they relate to the approach of the ,department of ,defense to acquiring commercial products and commercial services3 7,a7 ,the policies1 procedures1 guidance1 and instructions of the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,the extent to which contracts entered into by the ,department of ,defense for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services include requirements or other provisions that should not apply to the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service and the extent to which such requirements or other provisions are included in subcontracts under such contracts4 7,c7 ,training curricula1 educational materials1 and associated activities of the ,department of ,defense related to acquiring commercial products and commercial services1 including such curricula1 materials1 and activities that pertain to the determination of a product or service as a commercial product or commercial service and the congressional intent that the definitions of the terms commercial product and commercial service should be applied broadly4 7,d7 ,audit and oversight policies and practices of the ,department of ,defense4 7,e7 ,incentives that discourage the acquisition workforce from acquiring commercial products or commercial services4 7,f7 ,the process by which the ,department of ,defense develops and issues regulations related to the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services1 including delays in rulemaking and the resulting delays in the implementation of policies intended to improve or streamline the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services4 7,g7 ,requirements in solicitations or contracts of the ,department of ,defense requiring the use of military specifications or standards when applicable commercial specifications or standards were available that could have meet the needs of the ,department served by such military specifications or standards4 7,h7 ,the process by which the ,department of ,defense evaluates past performance1 including performance under ,federal1 ,state1 and local government and private contracts 7as described in section #ae4cje7;a77#b77;ii7 of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation71 in the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7#a7 describes the findings of the review required by subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 describes the corrective actions taken by the ,secretary to address the issues identified pursuant to such review1 including any findings of noncompliance by the ,department of ,defense with the requirements of the ,federal ,acquisition ,streamlining ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cee7 or any other statutory or regulatory requirements related to advancing and enabling the procurement of commercial products and commercial services2 and 7#c7 includes any recommendations of the ,secretary on actions that ,congress may take to better enable to the ,department of ,defense to take advantage of the benefits of acquiring commercial products and commercial services4 7c7 ,clarifying amendments 7#a7 ,treatment of major weapon systems ,section #cdee of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7,b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,applicability of ,truthful ,cost or ,pricing ,data requirements ,a product treated as a commercial product or purchased under procedures established for the procurement of commercial products under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as a commercial product for the purposes of chapter #bga of this title4 2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#b7 ,cost or pricing data exceptions ,section #cgjc7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 adequate price competition2 or 4 ,d ,matters ,relating to ,commercial ,innovation #ahca4 ,amendment to other transaction authority 7a7 ,in general ,section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking agency that and all that follows through the use and inserting agency that the use2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking writing that and all that follows through the use and inserting writing that the use2 and 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7f7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7e72 7ii7 in clause 7i77,i71 by striking the requirements of subsection 7d7 and all that follows through and the and inserting the2 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 may not be exercised for contracts exceeding the production of #ejj units of a manufactured or developed product4 ,contracts exceeding this production threshold may not be categorized as a 8prototype0 or contracted as such4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7d7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7e74 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,national ,security ,act of #aidg ,section #ajb;,a7n77#f77;,c7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7n77#f77;,c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by repealing clauses 7v7 and 7vi72 and 7,b7 in clause 7vii7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking #djbb7;f77#b7 and inserting #djbb7;e77#b72 and 7ii7 in subclause 7,v77cc71 by striking #djbb7;f77#e7 and inserting #djbb7;e77#e74 7#b7 ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb ,section #hca7;d7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #cia7;d77 is amended by striking #djbb7;e7 and inserting #djbb7;d74 7#c7 ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai ,section #hgc7;c77#a7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djba note7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7e72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking or 7f7 and inserting or 7e74 7#d7 ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc ,section #cbb7;h77#b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #biaa note7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7e74 #ahcb4 ,data-as-a-service solutions for weapon system contracts 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #cbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ahjd of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dcbd4 ,data-as-a-service solutions for weapon system contracts 7a7 ,negotiations for data-as-a-service ,before entering into a contract for the procurement of a weapon system 7or component thereof71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that the negotiations for such contract include negotiations for data-as-a-service solutions to facilitate access to the information described in subsection 7b7 as necessary for-- 7#a7 the performance of depot-level maintenance and repair workload by employees of the ,department of ,defense in accordance with section #bdff of this title2 or 7#b7 the maintenance of a core logistics capability in accordance with section #bdfd of this title4 7b7 ,covered ,information ,the information described in subsection 7a7 is technical data or computer software that relates to the weapon system 7or component thereof7 to be procured that is-- 7#a7 detailed manufacturing or process data relating to how contractors or subcontractors design1 develop1 produce1 test1 certify1 diagnose1 maintain1 repair1 or otherwise support such weapon system 7or component thereof72 7#b7 digital networks or digital models that contain data described in paragraph 7#a71 or virtual replicas of such data2 7#c7 design details1 algorithms1 processes1 flow charts1 formulas1 and related information that describe the design1 organization1 or structure of computer software2 or 7#d7 necessary for operation1 maintenance1 installation1 or training with respect to such weapon system 7or component thereof74 7c7 ,methods and ,schedule for ,access 7#a7 ,with respect to a data-as-a-service solution described in subsection 7a71 access to the information described in subsection 7b7 may be made available through one or more methods1 including electronically1 in-person1 or machine-to-machine encryption1 as appropriate based on the type1 sensitivity1 or authorized use of such information4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the terms of a contract for a data-as-a-service solution described in subsection 7a7 clearly state the requirements1 conditions1 and schedule for providing access to the information described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,applicability to commercial products 7#a7 ,with respect to a contract for a commercial product that is a data-as-a-service solution described in subsection 7a71 the offeror for such commercial product shall ensure that the pricing and terms and conditions of access to information described in subsection 7b7 for such commercial product is commensurate with commercial practices for similar access4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not require an offeror for a commercial product that is a data-as-a-service solution described in subsection 7a7 to provide access to information described in subsection 7b7 in a manner that is different from what such offeror customarily provides to a buyer of such commercial product1 unless the offeror has agreed to provide such access pursuant to a specifically negotiated agreement with the ,secretary4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed as modifying any rights1 obligations1 or limitations of the ,government1 contractor1 or subcontractor with respect to rights in technical data under subchapter ,i of chapter #bge of this title4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term access1 with respect to information described in subsection 7b71 means the availability of such information as a service rather than as specifically delivered in the performance of a contract for the procurement of a weapon system 7or component thereof74 7#b7 ,the term data-as-a-service means a model under which the ,secretary is provided access to the most up-to-date information described in subsection 7b7 that relates to a weapon system 7or component thereof7 to be procured by the ,secretary1 including any associated license agreements for such information4 7#c7 ,the term technical data has the meaning given in section #cjac of this title4 4 7b7 ,guidance required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to carry out the requirements of section #dcbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7c7 ,applicability ,section #dcbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 shall apply with respect to a contract for the procurement of a weapon system 7or component thereof7 entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ahcc4 ,requirements for modular open system approach and modifications to rights in technical data 7a7 ,requirements for modular open system approach ,section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ddja4 ,requirement for modular open system approach 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that a covered system to be procured is designed and developed1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with a modular open system approach4 7b7 ,assessment to inform strategy ,before designing or developing a covered system1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment to identify the open systems objectives to be achieved by the design and development of the covered system4 ,such assessment shall identify and document how such approach would-- 7#a7 support the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of this title2 7#b7 align with the preference for the acquisition of commercial products in section #cdec of this title to retain1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the commercial viability of subsystems and components of the covered system2 7#c7 reduce the complexity and increase the speed by which new technology can be integrated into a covered system to enhance miliary effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threats2 7#d7 enable the use of iterative development cycles and discontinue or terminate the development of capabilities-- 7,a7 that no longer align with approved capability requirements 7as defined in section #aha of this title7 or priorities2 or 7,b7 that are experiencing significant cost growth1 performance deficiencies1 or delays in schedule2 7#e7 promote a robust and responsive defense industrial base1 and foster competition amongst offerors of subsystems and components of the covered system through the life cycle of the covered system1 especially at the module level2 7#f7 reduce schedule delays and development timelines2 7#g7 increase and enable interoperability of a covered system with the joint force as changes to force design evolve2 and 7#h7 enable effective life-cycle management and product support of a covered system-- 7,a7 in accordance with the requirements of section #dcbb of this title2 and 7,b7 to ensure that the covered system will meet applicable operational readiness requirements 7as defined in such section #dcbb7 and materiel readiness objectives 7established under section #aah7;c7 of this title7 in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7c7 ,architecture requirements 7#a7 ,in developing an architecture for the procurement of a covered system using a modular open system approach1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the architecture-- 7,a7 adequately designates and defines modules1 module interfaces1 key interfaces1 and openness characteristics of the covered system necessary to achieve the open systems objectives described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 to the extent practicable1 is based on-- 7i7 widely accepted1 consensus-based standards that are available at no cost or under fair and reasonable license terms2 or 7ii7 if such standards are not available or suitable1 incremental standards that define relationships between module interfaces and key interfaces2 and 7,c7 is designed and developed to accelerate the procurement and integration of commercial products as modules1 module interfaces1 and key interfaces4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall consider input from private entities as early as possible to inform decisions regarding the level in the architecture at which a modular open system approach will be implemented for a covered system4 7#c7 ,the architecture described in this subsection shall be included in any draft and final solicitations for procurement of a covered system4 7d7 ,openness ,characteristics ,consistent with the requirements of subchapter ,i of chapter #bge of this title1 the ,secretary shall include in the solicitation for the covered system a description of the desired openness characteristics of the covered system necessary to achieve the open systems objectives described in subsection 7b71 including the following3 7#a7 ,the open systems objectives identified as result of the assessment required by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,a description of the application of specifications or standards for module interfaces to achieve such objectives4 7#c7 ,a description of the minimum technical data package elements necessary to achieve such objectives4 7#d7 ,the desired license rights in module interfaces or key interfaces based on such objectives1 including desired license rights to enable the replacement of a module or module interface with an alternative or new module or module interface4 7e7 ,applicability to commercial products ,in applying the requirements of this section to a covered system that includes a commercial product1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 implement modular open system approaches in accordance with such approaches used in the ordinary course of business for such commercial product on the commercial marketplace2 7#b7 for a commercial product that is commercial technical data or commercial software1 procure such commercial product under license terms similar to such terms that are customarily provided to the public1 unless the ,secretary has specifically negotiated different license terms2 7#c7 when applicable1 obtain the delivery of commercial software development kits with license rights necessary to support the desired openness characteristics for the covered system2 and 7#d7 to the maximum extent practical1 conduct negotiations for desired license rights in accordance with the preference for specially negotiated licenses in section #cggd7;c7 of this title4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered system means a system that is not a commercial product and that is acquired or developed under-- 7,a7 an acquisition program of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 a research and development program of the ,department to address a capability requirement or joint capability requirement 7as defined in section #aha of this title74 7#b7 ,the term incremental standard means a specification for a module interface or key interface that includes-- 7,a7 software-defined syntax and properties that specifically govern how values are validly passed and received between subsystems and components in machine-readable format2 7,b7 a machine-readable definition of the relationship between the module interface or key interface and existing common standards or interfaces available in ,department databases2 and 7,c7 documentation with functional descriptions of software-defined interfaces1 conveying semantic meaning of elements of the module interface or key interface4 7#c7 ,the term key interface means a shared boundary between any system1 subsystem of a covered system1 or set of modules1 defined by various physical1 logical1 functional characteristics1 such as electrical1 mechanical1 fluidic1 optical1 radio frequency1 data1 networking1 or software4 7#d7 ,the term modular open system approach means the application of a strategy that leverages an architecture that enables modules to be incrementally added1 removed1 or replaced throughout the life cycle of the covered system to achieve a set of objectives4 7#e7 ,the term module means a self-contained functional hardware or software unit-- 7,a7 that can be developed1 tested1 and deployed independently of a module interface or key interface2 and 7,b7 that can simultaneously interact with another self-contained functional hardware or software unit described in subparagraph 7,a7 through a module interface or key interface4 7#f7 ,the term module interface means a shared boundary between modules1 defined by physical1 logical1 and functional characteristics1 such as electrical1 mechanical1 fluidic1 optical1 radio frequency1 data1 networking1 or software4 7#g7 ,the term software development kit means a collection of software tools and programs such as libraries1 application programming interfaces1 integrated development environments1 testing tools1 or documentation used to create applications that are appropriate for a specific software platform4 4 7b7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to carry out the requirements of section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section4 7c7 ,applicability ,the requirements of section #ddja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 shall apply with respect to a contract entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,modification to rights in technical data 7#a7 ,rights in technical data ,section #cgga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking or copyrights and inserting 1 copyrights1 trade secrets12 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,enforcement of certain rights ,regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 may not affect or limit any right described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 or the ability of a contractor or subcontractor to enforce such a right against a third party that has not otherwise obtained a license for such a right from the ,united ,states or from the contractor or subcontractor4 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#g71 and inserting paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d712 7ii7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,inapplicability of paragraph 7#b7 ,unless otherwise negotiated1 paragraph 7#b7 does not apply to technical data that-- 7,a7 constitutes a correction or change to data furnished by the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 is otherwise publicly available or has been released or disclosed by the contractor or subcontractor without restriction on further release or disclosure4 2 7iii7 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 ,exceptions to paragraph 7#b7 7,a7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 unless otherwise negotiated1 the ,united ,states shall have government purpose rights1 in perpetuity1 in technical data that-- 7i7 relates to form1 fit1 or function of an item or process2 or 7ii7 is necessary for operation1 maintenance1 installation1 or training 7other than detailed manufacturing or process data7 of an item or process4 7,b7 ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 the ,united ,states may release or disclose technical data to persons outside the ,government1 or permit the use of technical data by such persons1 if such release1 disclosure1 or use-- 7i7 is necessary for emergency repair and overhaul2 7ii7 is a release or disclosure of technical data 7other than detailed manufacturing or process data7 to1 or use of such data by1 a foreign government1 where such release or disclosure is in the interest of the ,united ,states and is required for evaluation or informational purposes2 7iii7 is made subject to a prohibition that the person to whom the data are released or disclosed may not further release1 disclose1 or use such data2 and 7iv7 the contractor or subcontractor asserting the restriction is notified of such release1 disclosure1 or use4 2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,interfaces and inserting ,module interfaces of an item2 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 in perpetuity1 after government purpose rights2 and 7,,iii7 by striking an interface between an item or process and other items or processes and inserting a module interface of an item2 and 7v7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,modular system interfaces and inserting ,key interfaces of an item2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7aa7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#e7 and except as otherwise provided by subsection 7e7 of section #ddja of this title12 7bb7 by inserting 1 in perpetuity1 after government purpose rights2 and 7cc7 by striking modular system interface and inserting key interface of an item2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking modular system interface and inserting a key interface2 and 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking modular system interface and inserting key interface of an item4 7#b7 ,definitions ,section #cgge7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,additional definitions ,in this subchapter1 the terms key interface1 modular open system approach1 module interface have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #ddja of this title4 4 7e7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cgia7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #ddja7;b7 of this title and inserting section #ddja of this title2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d77iv71 by striking modular system interfaces 7as defined in section #ddja7;b7 of this title7 and inserting module interfaces 7as defined in section #ddja7;f7 of this title74 7#b7 ,section #ddjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7#c7 ,section #ddjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7#d7 ,section #ddbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #ddbe4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,the term major system platform means the highest level structure of a major weapon system that is not physically mounted or installed onto a higher level structure and on which a major system component can be physically mounted or installed4 7#b7 ,the term weapon system component-- 7,a7 means a high level subsystem or assembly1 including hardware1 software1 or an integrated assembly of both1 that can be mounted or installed on a major system platform through a key system interface 7as defined in section #ddja7;f7 of this title72 and 7,b7 includes a subsystem or assembly that is likely to have additional capability requirements1 is likely to change because of evolving technology or threat1 is needed for interoperability1 facilitates incremental deployment of capabilities1 or is expected to be replaced by another subsystem or assembly described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7#e7 ,section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ddja note7 is repealed4 #ahcd4 ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program 7a7 ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program 7#a7 ,establishment ,in meeting the responsibilities of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit under section #dabg7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall establish a program 7to be known as the ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program7 to accelerate the adoption or integration of commercial technologies into programs of record of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,program execution ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,director shall issue guidance on the ,,boost program1 including guidance to do the following3 7,a7 ,enable a customer seeking a technology solution for a challenge or requirement in a program of record of the ,department of ,defense to request assistance under the ,,boost program with identifying and adopting or integrating such a solution into such program4 7,b7 ,establish requirements for the ,defense ,innovation ,unit to-- 7i7 conduct a review of commercial technologies pursuant to a request described in subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a challenge or requirement of a program of record of the ,department to identify commercial technology that may address such challenge or requirement2 7ii7 provide to the customer that made such request the findings of such review1 including any commercial technologies so identified2 and 7iii7 at the request of such customer after providing such findings to such customer1 conduct development1 experimentation1 or integration activities in coordination with such customer to support or enable the adoption or integration of any commercial technology so identified into such program of record4 7,c7 ,establish criteria for terminating assistance under the ,,boost program for a customer or with respect to a commercial technology4 7#c7 ,support to other programs ,the ,director shall ensure the ,,boost program works with and in support of-- 7,a7 the program established under section #djfa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 other organizations of the ,department of ,defense responsible for accelerating the adoption and integration of technology in systems or programs of the ,department2 7,c7 the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program2 7,d7 the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program2 and 7,e7 the ,joint ,rapid ,acquisition ,cell 7as described in the ,department of ,defense ,directive #ejjj4ga titled ,rapid ,fulfillment of ,combatant ,commander ,urgent ,operational ,needs 7,august #bd1 #bjab774 7#d7 ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 amounts authorized to be appropriated the ,defense ,innovation ,unit for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation for a fiscal year may be used for such fiscal year to carry out the ,,boost program4 7#e7 ,sunset ,the authorities and requirements under this subsection shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7b7 ,reporting ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,director1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the effectiveness of the ,,boost program in accelerating the adoption or integration of commercial technologies into programs of record of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7#a7 a summary description of customers and technologies adopted or integrated into such programs of record based on assistance provided under the ,,boost program2 7#b7 recommendations of the ,secretary to improve the ,,boost program2 and 7#c7 a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the ,,boost program4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,,boost program means the program established under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,the term customer means a program manager or program executive officer of the ,department of ,defense that has primary responsibility for fielding the system or systems acquired4 7#c7 ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7#d7 ,the term program executive officer has the meaning given such term in section #agcg7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the terms ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #i7;e7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch7;e774 #ahce4 ,transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical items 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,program ,executive ,officer for each major weapon system shall1 in coordination with each covered contractor and such contractor's first-tier subcontractors-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of critical items that could be produced via advanced manufacturing processes within the period of #bd months following the date of the enactment of this ,act for the purposes of-- 7,a7 reducing fabrication time and costs2 and 7,b7 increasing the ability to scale production rapidly2 7#b7 identify any development1 engineering or testing 7whether conducted by the original equipment manufacturer1 contractor1 or ,federal ,government7 required to transition production of critical items to advanced manufacturing2 7#c7 estimate any non-recurring costs to complete such transition and recommend whether such costs are properly borne by the contractor involved or the ,federal ,government2 and 7#d7 submit a plan to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment to transition production of such critical items to advanced manufacturing to the maximum extent practicable4 7b7 ,use of existing authorities ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall use every available authority to waive or accelerate the development1 engineering1 or testing requirements identified in subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit the plans required by subsection 7a7 to-- 7#a7 the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium established under section #ahdb of this ,act2 and 7#b7 the congressional defense committees4 7d7 ,implementation ,following receipt of the plans under subsection 7c77#a71 the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium shall commence implementation and competitive solicitation of advanced manufacturing solutions of the critical items identified under subsection 7a77#a71 with the goal of maximizing the transition of such items to production via advanced manufacturing by not later than #bd months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered contractor means a contractor manufacturing or integrating hardware for a major weapon system4 7#b7 ,the term critical items means components1 subassemblies1 and assemblies that are among the top #aj drivers of current or future degraded mission capability for a major weapon system1 as determined by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#c7 ,the term advanced manufacturing shall have the meaning given that term by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment for purposes of this section4 ,such definition shall1 at a minium-- 7,a7 encompass manufacturing technologies that integrate interconnected digital technologies such as robotics1 artificial intelligence1 and the ,internet of ,things1 across the entire value stream to create highly efficient1 flexible1 and data-driven production systems1 leading to improved quality1 lower costs1 and faster innovation2 and 7,b7 include software-controlled subtractive manufacturing1 additive manufacturing1 powder bed fusion manufacturing1 and other similar manufacturing technologies4 ,e ,modifications to ,strengthen the ,industrial ,base #ahda4 ,amendments to the procurement technical assistance program ,chapter #chh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending section #diea7b77;,b7 to read as follows3 7,b7 a tribe1 reservation1 economic enterprise1 or organization1 as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #c of the ,indian ,financing ,act of #aigd 7,public ,law #ic-bfb2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #adeb74 2 7#b7 in section #dieb-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 to support the growth and resiliency of the industrial base by accelerating innovation1 fostering ingenuity of business entities1 and establishing resilient supply chains2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraph3 7#d7 to mitigate costs of entry for business entities that improve the technology capabilities of the ,department of ,defense4 2 7#c7 in section #died1 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,pilot program ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may carry out a pilot program to award funding for national program staff to an eligible entity that has entered into a cooperative agreement under this section4 ,funding received under such pilot program shall not be subject to the requirements of subsection 7b7 or 7e74 ,national program staff funded under such pilot program shall provide subject matter expertise for technical assistance1 including for activities authorized under section #dieh4 2 7#d7 in section #diee-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,funding from other federal agencies ,the ,secretary shall accept and use funds from other ,federal agencies and departments for execution and administration of the program authorized by this chapter4 2 and 7#e7 in section #difa-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,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 an amount determined appropriate by the ,secretary to establish one or more centers of excellence to provide to individuals or eligible entities that provide procurement technical assistance pursuant to this chapter training necessary to fulfill the purpose of the program under section #dieb of this title4 4 #ahdb4 ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a consortium 7to be known as the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium7 to address challenges to and limitations of the industrial base to ensure that the ,armed ,forces are equipped with the capabilities necessary to effectively respond to national security challenges4 7b7 ,membership ,membership in the consortium established under subsection 7a7 shall be open to relevant entities and individuals from the ,government1 industry1 and academia with an interest in advanced manufacturing or production technologies1 fostering domestic industrial innovation1 or enabling rapid1 scalable solutions to sustain and enhance the availability of essential defense components4 7c7 ,purpose 7#a7 ,in general ,the consortium established under subsection 7a7 shall provide a forum for the ,government1 industry1 and academia to collaborate on identifying and addressing challenges to and limitations of the industrial base in meeting the needs of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,areas of focus ,in identifying and addressing challenges to and limitations of the industrial base1 the consortium established under subsection 7a7 shall focus on-- 7,a7 eliminating impediments to a resilient and robust industrial base1 including-- 7i7 policies and procedures that are impeding businesses of all types and sizes from working with the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 areas where the ,department could improve implementation of the ,federal ,acquisition ,streamlining ,act of #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-cee71 including limiting the application of requirements specific to the ,government in the procurement of commercial products and commercial services1 and maximizing the use of commercial standards rather than military specifications and standards2 and 7iii7 impediments to transitioning research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation programs funded by military departments and the ,department to relevant acquisition programs of record2 7,b7 identifying and addressing supply chain fragility1 including-- 7i7 preventing or mitigating parts obsolescence1 and addressing the vulnerabilities from reliance on single sources for any material1 product1 or service while reducing the dependencies on nonallied nations2 7ii7 developing long-term industrial base strategies and solutions to ensure the availability of mission-critical parts for systems of the ,department throughout the life cycle of such systems2 and 7iii7 bolstering supply chain diversity and developing shared awareness of supply chain challenges1 risks1 and opportunities between ,government and industry2 7,c7 expanding domestic manufacturing and industrial capacity1 including-- 7i7 enabling rapid engagement between ,government1 academia1 and industry to develop1 test1 and scale solutions that can revitalize domestic manufacturing capabilities1 reduce reliance on single sources of supply1 and strengthen the defense industrial base2 7ii7 identifying financial incentives and business models to enable and support a civil reserve manufacturing network that could be activated to meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense2 7iii7 supporting and informing efforts to enhance government-owned1 government-operated arsenals and depots with advanced manufacturing and other production capabilities to enable rapid response across the spectrum of operational environments2 7iv7 enabling and enhancing public-private partnerships between the organic industrial base1 commercial manufacturing1 and other industrial entities2 and 7v7 anticipate and close gaps in manufacturing capabilities for defense systems by fostering the adoption of additive manufacturing1 automation1 ,,ai-driven production1 and other emerging capabilities to modernize the industrial base and associated supply chains2 7,d7 accessing and implementing commercial approaches to enabling modern manufacturing capabilities1 including-- 7i7 adoption of commercial approaches to information technology1 software1 the cloud1 data management1 and artificial intelligence to support and enable modern manufacturing capabilities2 and 7ii7 identifying financial incentives and business models to encourage private-sector investment and expand access to advanced1 high-quality advanced manufacturing1 that uses software to digitize manufacturing to the greatest extent possible2 and 7,e7 development and training of the workforce1 including-- 7i7 leveraging industry best practices training and development of critical skills in advanced manufacturing1 including skills required to manufacture unique components and products for systems of the ,department of ,defense and to enable capabilities of the ,department2 7ii7 identifying or developing opportunities for public-private talent exchanges and skills development in areas such as advanced manufacturing1 supply chain management1 and supply chain risk management2 and 7iii7 identify or develop curriculum and experiential learning to support and enable advanced manufacturing1 production technologies1 or industrial innovation4 7d7 ,consortium work products and recommendations ,relevant work products and recommendations developed through consortium activities shall be considered by the ,secretary of ,defense in developing policy and allocating resources to ensure that the ,armed ,forces are equipped with the capabilities necessary to effectively respond to national security challenges4 7e7 ,use of other transaction authorities ,the consortium established under subsection 7a7 shall support the use of other transactions authorities under sections #djba and #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other appropriate acquisition authorities1 to rapidly prototype and field advanced manufacturing solutions and to address the other challenges to and limitations of the industrial base4 #ahdc4 ,qualification1 acceptance1 and supply chain management of products manufactured using advanced manufacturing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish in the ,defense ,industrial ,resilience ,consortium established under section #ahdb a working group to develop recommendations for improving the policies and procedures of the ,department of ,defense for the qualification1 acceptance1 and management of the supply chains of products manufactured using advanced manufacturing4 7b7 ,membership ,the membership of the working group shall include representatives from government1 industry1 and academia with expertise in advanced manufacturing1 engineering1 the procedures of the ,department of ,defense for qualifying and accepting products1 supply chain management1 or commercial best practices and business models for advanced manufacturing4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the working group shall-- 7#a7 review the policies and procedures of the ,department of ,defense to identity policies and procedures for the qualification1 acceptance1 and management of the supply chains of products that are insufficient for or not applicable to products manufactured using advanced manufacturing2 7#b7 identify any changes to the policies and procedures of the ,department required for the ,department to benefit fully from access to and use of products manufactured using advanced manufacturing2 and 7#c7 develop recommendations for-- 7,a7 technical guidance with respect to the qualification1 acceptance1 and management of the supply chains of products manufactured using advanced manufacturing2 7,b7 policies and procedures for the qualification1 acceptance1 and management of the supply chains of such products2 7,c7 changes to any other policies and procedures of the ,department identified under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 training to enhance the knowledge and experience of the workforce of the ,department of ,defense with advanced manufacturing1 including the benefits1 limitations1 and commercial best practices and business models for designing1 developing1 and using products manufactured using advanced manufacturing4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 a report on the recommendations developed by the working group under subsection 7c77#c7 and the actions taken by the ,secretary to better enable to the ,department of ,defense to access and use products manufactured using advanced manufacturing2 and 7#b7 a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the working group4 7e7 ,working group defined ,in this section1 the term working group means the working group established under subsection 7a74 #ahdd4 ,report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy and the ,director of ,defense ,pricing1 ,contracting1 and ,acquisition ,policy shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report on efforts to identify and address regulations or policies that discourage or prevent contractors of the ,department of ,defense from maintaining or investing in surge capacity4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a discussion of any efforts by ,united ,states ,,doge ,service 7commonly referred to as the ,department of ,government ,efficiency or ,,doge71 acting in coordination with the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 to review and address the barriers described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,an identification of policies that incentivize contractors to reduce or eliminate surge capacity1 including section #ca4bje-ag of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7relating to idle facilities and idle capacity costs74 7#c7 ,any steps taken by the ,secretary of ,defense to address regulatory barriers disincentivizing surge capacity within the defense industrial base as part of the implementation of ,executive ,order #adbfe titled ,modernizing ,defense ,acquisitions and ,spurring ,innovation in the ,defense ,industrial ,base 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #aefba2 ,april #ae1 #bjbe74 7c7 ,surge capacity defined ,in this section1 the term surge capacity mean the ability of contractors in the defense industrial base to rapidly increase production capacity to meet increased demand for defense articles and defense services 7as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,b ,military ,construction ,authorizations #bjja4 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 #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 #bjbh2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbi4 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 #bjbh2 or 7#b7 the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for fiscal year #bjbi 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 #bjbe2 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,anniston ,army ,depot#aae1jjj1jjj;,alaska,fort ,wainwright#bjh1jjj1jjj;,florida,eglin ,air ,force ,base#ia1jjj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west#deg1jjj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,gillem#aff1jjj1jjj;,guam,joint ,region ,marianas#ddj1jjj1jjj;,indiana,crane ,army ,ammunition ,plant#afa1jjj1jjj,kansas,fort ,riley#ac1bjj1jjj,kentucky,fort ,campbell#aab1jjj1jjj,new ,york,fort ,hamilton#ca1jjj1jjj,watervliet ,arsenal#bi1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#ai1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,letterken ny ,army ,depot#ia1ejj1jjj,tobyhanna ,army ,depot#fh1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,fort ,jackson#ea1jjj1jjj,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#aif1jjj1jjj 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,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,rheinland-,pfalz#fb1jjj1jjj ,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,ansbach#ib1jjj1jjj 7c7 ,repeal of prior authorization ,the authorization table in section #baja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbag7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the item relating to ,florida in the ,state column2 7#b7 by striking the item relating to ,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west in the ,installation column2 and 7#c7 by striking the item relating to #ij1jjj1jjj in the ,amount column4 #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,amount,bel gium,chivres ,air ,base#ade1jdb1jjj;,germany,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,bavaria#ej1fib1jjj 7b7 ,planning and design ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bajc7;a7 and available for military family housing functions as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,army may carry out architectural and engineering services and construction design activities with respect to the construction or improvement of family housing units in an amount not to exceed #cb1hbd1jjj4 #bajc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,army 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,army as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under sections #baja and #bajb of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bajd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjba project at ,fort ,gillem1 ,georgia 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #dbid71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b7 1 as provided in section #baja7;a7 of that ,act 7#acd ,stat4 #dbie7 and most recently extended by section #bajg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbaf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjba ,project ,authorization,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,georgia,fort ,gillem,forensic ,laboratory#ga1jjj1jjj #baje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #baja of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bafc7 and extended by section #bajh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbaf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,georgia,fort ,stewart,barracks#aje1jjj1jjj;,germany,s mith ,barracks,live ,fire ,exercise ,shoothouse#af1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,west ,loch ,naval ,magazine ,annex,ammunition ,storage#ea1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,bliss,defense ,access ,roads#bj1jjj1jjj #bajf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bigj71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #baja of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #biga71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,army3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alabama,redstone ,arsenal,physics ,lab#dd1jjj1jjj;,hawaii,fort ,shafter,water ,system ,upgrade#cc1jjj1jjj,schofield ,barracks,company ,operations ,facility#aei1jjj1jjj,tripler ,army ,medical ,center,water ,system ,upgrade#ch1jjj1jjj;,germany,east ,camp ,grafenwoehr,e,d,i3 ,battalion ,trng ,cplx#a 7,brks_/,veh ,maint74#ajd1jjj1jjj;,,edi3 ,battalion ,trng ,cplx#b 7,,ops_/,veh ,maint74#fd1jjj1jjj;,japan,kadena ,air ,force ,base,vehicle ,maintenance ,shop#hj1jjj1jjj #bajg4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,smith ,barracks1 ,germany ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #baja7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbac7 for ,hohenfels ,training ,area1 for construction of a barracks as specified in the funding table in section #dfja of such ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army may construct a barracks at ,smith ,barracks1 ,germany4 ,,xxii ,navy ,military ,construction #bbja4 ,authorized ,navy construction and land acquisition projects 7a7 ,inside the ,united ,states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bbjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects inside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,installation or ,location,amount,california,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton#abg1bbj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,lemoore#cii1faj1jjj,naval ,base ,coronado#ajc1jjj1jjj,naval ,base ,san ,diego#hf1hbj1jjj,naval ,support ,activity ,monterey#dcj1jjj1jjj;,connecticut ,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london#cj1jjj1jjj;,florida,marine ,corps ,support ,facility ,blount ,island#id1ajj1jjj,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville#cgd1ijj1jjj;,guam,andersen ,air ,force ,base#gj1jgj1jjj ,naval ,base ,guam#aje1iej1jjj ,naval ,base ,guam ,north ,finegayan ,telecommunications ,site#fa1jaj1jjj;,hawaii,pacific ,missile ,range ,facility ,barking ,sands#bce1gcj1jjj;,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#hc1jjj1jjj,maine,portsmo uth ,naval ,shipyard#a1jdb1jjj1jjj,maryland,nationa l ,maritime ,intelligence ,center#aad1jjj1jjj,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon#dg1jjj1jjj,south ,carolina,charleston ,air ,force ,base#ceg1ijj1jjj,virginia,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico#fc1efj1jjj,naval ,station ,norfolk#a1ehb1dij1jjj,washington,naval ,base ,kitsap-,bangor#bde1gjj1jjj,worldwide ,unspecified,unspecified ,worldwide ,locations#abi1fbj1jjj 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,japan ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,smedley ,d4 ,butler#eh1jjj1jjj #bbjb4 ,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 #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 #fh1bcj1jjj4 7b7 ,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 #f1fje1jjj4 #bbjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,navy 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,navy1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under sections #bbja and #bbjb of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bbjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbb project at ,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point1 ,north ,carolina 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as authorized pursuant to section #bbja of such ,act1 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy and ,marine ,corps3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorization,state_/,country,installat ion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point,flightline ,utilities ,modernization ,ph #baac1ebj1jjj #bbje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bbja and #bbjb of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #baff1 #bafg7 and extended by section #bbjg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbba71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,california,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,pendleton,c,l,b ,,meu ,complex#hc1ijj1jjj;,district of ,columbia,marine ,barracks ,washington,family ,housing ,improvements#aj1dae1jjj;,florida,marine ,corps ,support ,facility ,blount ,island,lighterage and ,small ,craft ,facility#fi1djj1jjj;,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe,electrical ,distribution ,modernization#fd1ejj1jjj,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,beaufort,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#abb1fjj1jjj #bbjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bigj71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bbja of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #bige71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,navy3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,florida,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville,engine ,test ,cells ,modifications#ajj1egj1jjj;,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam,missile ,magazines#adb1ghc1jjj,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon,f-#ce;,c ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar #aaa1eff1jjj,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,cherry ,point,c,h-#ec,k ,gearbox ,repair and ,test ,facility#dd1hcj1jjj,south ,carolina,marine ,corps ,recruit ,depot ,parris ,island,recruit ,barracks#ha1hij1jjj,recruit ,barracks#he1jdj1jjj,spain,naval ,station ,rota,e,d,i3 ,missile ,magazines#ib1cbc1jjj ,,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,arizona,davis-,monthan ,air ,force ,base #agd1jjj1jjj;,california,travis ,air ,force ,base#fj1jjj1jjj;,florida,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station#di1hjj1jjj;,eglin ,air ,force ,base#aff1jjj1jjj,mac,dill ,air ,force ,base#gd1jjj1jjj;,georgia,robins ,air ,force ,base #bh1jjj1jjj,louisiana,barksdale ,air ,force ,base #aaf1jjj1jjj ,massachusetts ,hanscom ,air ,force ,base #ee1jjj1jjj ,missouri,whiteman ,air ,force ,base #abg1fjj1jjj,new ,mexico,cannon ,air ,force ,base#ij1jjj1jjj,kirtland ,air ,force ,base#hc1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,seymour ,johnson ,air ,force ,base #da1jjj1jjj,oklahoma,tinker ,air ,force ,base#chi1jjj1jjj,south ,dakota,ellsworth ,air ,force ,base#cgh1jjj1jjj,texas,dyess ,air ,force ,base #ij1hjj1jjj ,goodfellow ,air ,force ,base#aab1jjj1jjj ,utah,hill ,air ,force ,base#bej1jjj1jjj 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,diego ,garcia,naval ,support ,facility ,diego ,garcia#bi1jjj1jjj;,germany,ramstein ,air ,base#dd1jjj1jjj;,greenland,pituffik ,space ,base#cb1jjj1jjj,norway,royal ,norwegian ,air ,force ,base ,rygge#gb1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#bec1jjj1jjj,royal ,air ,force ,feltwell#bj1jjj1jjj #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 #bcg1fee1jjj4 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 #cf1ege1jjj4 #bcjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,air ,force 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under sections #bcja and #bcjb of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bcjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjag project at ,spangdahlem ,air ,base1 ,germany 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bfhh71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bijb of that ,act 7#acj ,stat4 #bgdc7 and most recently extended by section #bcjd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbd71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjag ,project ,authorization,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,germany,spangdahlem ,air ,base,e,r,i3 ,f_/,a-#bb ,low ,observable_/,composite ,repair ,fac#ab1jjj1jjj #bcje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjai projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdj71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bijc of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbhg7 and most recently extended by section #bcjf of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbe71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorizations,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,fairford,e,d,i3 ,construct ,,dabs-,,fev ,storage#hg1jjj1jjj;,,edi3 ,munitions ,holding ,area#ai1jjj1jjj #bcjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbj projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #ahfb71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bcja7;a7 and #biab7;a7 of that ,act 7#acc ,stat4 #ahfg1 #aiac71 and extended by section #bcjg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbf71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjbj ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,florida,tyndall ,air ,force ,base,deployment ,center_/,flight ,line ,dining_/,,aafes#dc1jjj1jjj;,georgia,moo dy ,air ,force ,base#da ,,rqs ,,hh-#fj,w ,apron#ab1ejj1jjj #bcjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bcja of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bafh7 and extended by section #bcji of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,massachusetts,hanscom ,air ,force ,base,n,c#c ,acquisitions ,management ,facility#ff1jjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath,f-#ce;,a ,child ,development ,center#bd1jjj1jjj;,f-#ce;,a ,munition ,inspection ,facility#ca1jjj1jjj;,f-#ce;,a ,weapons ,load ,training ,facility#di1jjj1jjj #bcjh4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bigj71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bcja of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #bigh71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,air ,force3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,florida,patrick ,space ,force ,base,consolidated ,communications ,center#ig1jjj1jjj,norway,rygge ,air ,station,e,d,i3 ,base ,perimeter ,security ,fence#h1bjj1jjj,oklahoma,tinker ,air ,force ,base,facility ,and ,land ,acquisition 7,,mrotc7#cj1jjj1jjj,texas,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,randolph,child ,development ,center#bi1jjj1jjj #bcji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bcja7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbb7 for ,f4,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,wyoming1 for the ,ground ,based ,strategic ,deterrent ,utility ,corridor1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct #c1bai kilometers of telephone duct facility4 ,,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,anniston ,army ,depot#cb1jjj1jjj;,california,travis ,air ,force ,base#di1ihj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,benning#abg1cge1jjj,maryland,fort ,meade#bf1fjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#bed1gjj1jjj,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#bee1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,d,l,a ,distribution ,center ,susquehanna#ij1jjj1jjj;,harrisburg ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ac1djj1jjj,raven ,rock ,mountain ,complex#cd1jjj1jjj,puerto ,rico,punta ,borinquen#aee1jjj1jjj,texas,n,s,a ,texas#ejj1jjj1jjj,washington,fairchild ,air ,force ,base#he1jjj1jjj,manchester ,tank ,farm#ga1jjj1jjj 7b7 ,outside the united states ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in section #bdjc7;a7 and available for military construction projects outside the ,united ,states as specified in the funding table in section #dfja1 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire real property and carry out military construction projects for the installations or locations outside the ,united ,states1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,outside the ,united ,states,country,installation or ,location,amount,germany,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,rheinland-,pfalz#af1gjj1jjj,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#cig1ejj1jjj,royal ,air ,force ,mildenhall#de1jjj1jjj #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,armed ,forces ,reserve ,center1 ,mountain ,view#bj1fjj1jjj,travis ,air ,force ,base#be1abj1jjj;,florida,marine ,corps ,support ,facility ,blount ,island#cj1ejj1jjj;,guam,naval ,base ,guam#fc1jaj1jjj,massachusetts,cape ,cod ,space ,force ,station#abd1jjj1jjj,new ,mexico,white ,sands ,missile ,range#ch1ejj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#hj1jjj1jjj,texas,fort ,hood#ed1cjj1jjj,utah,camp ,williams#bh1ejj1jjj 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,germany,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,ansbach 7,storck ,barracks7#gc1jjj1jjj;,japan,marine ,corps ,air ,station ,iwakuni#adf1hjj1jjj #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 for military construction1 land acquisition1 and military family housing functions of the ,department of ,defense 7other than the military departments71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 7b7 ,limitation on total cost of construction projects ,notwithstanding the cost variations authorized by section #bhec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and any other cost variation authorized by law1 the total cost of all projects carried out under sections #bdja and #bdjb of this ,act may not exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7a71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjai project at ,iwakuni1 ,japan 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbdj71 the authorization set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in section #bdja7;b7 of that ,act 7#acb ,stat4 #bbdi7 and most recently extended by section #bdje of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbcb71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies3 ,extension of #bjai ,project ,authorization,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,japan,iwakuni,fuel ,pier #cc1bjj1jjj #bdje4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbb projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bafa71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bdja and #bdjb of that ,act 7#ace ,stat4 #bagc1 #bagd71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies and ,,ercip ,projects3 ,extension of #bjbb ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alabama,fort ,novosel#aj ,,mw ,,rice ,generator ,plant and ,microgrid ,controls#bd1jjj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,benning#d4h ,,mw ,generation and ,microgrid#ag1eic1jjj;,fort ,stewart#aj ,,mw ,generation ,plant1 with ,microgrid ,controls#bb1jjj1jjj,new ,york,fort ,drum,wellfield ,field ,expansion ,project#bg1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg,emergency ,water ,system#g1gje1jjj,ohio,springfield-,beck ley ,municipal ,airport,base-,wide ,microgrid ,with ,natural ,gas ,generator1 ,photovoltaic and ,battery ,storage#d1gjj1jjj,tennessee,memphis ,international ,airport,p,v ,arrays and ,battery ,storage#d1ghj1jjj #bdjf4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bigj71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bdja7;a7 and #bdjb7;a7 of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #bihb1 #bihc71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,defense ,agencies and ,,ercip ,projects3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state_/,country,installa tion or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alabama,redstone ,arsenal,m,s,i,c ,advanced ,analysis ,facility ,phase #b 7,,inc7#aea1jjj1jjj;,california,marine ,corps ,mountain ,warfare ,training ,center,microgrid and ,backup ,power#be1efj1jjj;,florida,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville,facility ,energy ,operations ,center ,renovation#b1djj1jjj;,georgia,fort ,stewart-,hunter ,army ,airfield,power ,generation and ,microgrid#be1djj1jjj ,naval ,submarine ,base ,kings ,bay,s,c,a,d,a ,modernization#aa1bjj1jjj;,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam,primary ,electrical ,distribution#be1jjj1jjj ,kansas,fort ,riley,power ,generation and ,microgrid#be1ghj1jjj,texas,fort ,cavazos,power ,generation and ,microgrid#ca1ejj1jjj,u4,s4 ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,conroe ,power ,generation and ,microgrid#i1fjj1jjj,virginia,dam ,neck ,,sof ,operations ,building ,addition#bf1fjj1jjj #bdjg4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbd project at ,redstone ,arsenal1 ,alabama ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbf7 for ,redstone ,arsenal1 ,alabama1 for construction of a ground test facility infrastructure project at that location1 the ,missile ,defense ,agency may renovate additional square footage and convert administrative space to classified space4 #bdjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbd project at ,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,missouri 7a7 ,modifications of project authority ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdjb7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbg7 for ,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,missouri1 for construction of a microgrid and backup power1 the ,secretary of ,defense may construct a microgrid and backup power1 including the installation of liquid propane gas tanks and associated piping1 foundations1 pumps1 saddles1 propane vaporizers and controls4 7b7 ,modification of project amounts 7#a7 ,project authorization ,the authorization table in section #bdjb7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #gbg7 is amended in the item relating to ,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,missouri1 by striking the dollar amount and inserting #hf1ejj1jjj4 7#b7 ,funding authorization ,the funding table in section #dfja of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #ija7 is amended in the items relating to ,lake ,city ,army ,ammunition ,plant1 ,missouri1 by striking the dollar amount and inserting #hf1ejj4 #bdji4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,joint ,base ,andrews1 ,maryland ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbi7 for ,joint ,base ,andrews1 ,maryland1 for construction of a microgrid with electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a new power generation and microgrid facility4 #bdaj4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbe project at ,joint ,base ,mcguire-,dix-,lakehurst1 ,new ,jersey ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bdjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbbi7 for ,joint ,base ,mc,guire-,dix-,lakehurst1 ,new ,jersey1 for construction of a microgrid with electric vehicle charging infrastructure1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may construct a new power generation and microgrid facility4 ,,xxv ,international ,programs ,a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects2 authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,contributions ,using amounts appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection 7b7 and available for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense may make contributions under section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the share of the ,united ,states of the cost of projects carried out under such program in an amount not to exceed the sum of-- 7#a7 the amount authorized to be appropriated for such purpose in subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 the amount collected from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a result of construction previously financed by the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated amounts specified in the funding table in section #dfja for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 for the contributions of the ,secretary of ,defense described in subsection 7a74 ,b ,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,republic of ,korea for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for the installations or locations in the ,republic of ,korea1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,republic of ,korea ,funded ,construction ,projects,component,installation or ,location,project ,amount,army,camp ,humphreys,access ,control ,point#bd1jjj1jjj;,army,camp ,humphreys,runway#ahj1jjj1jjj,navy,pohan g ,air ,base,replace ,concrete ,apron#bb1jjj1jjj,navy,yecheon ,air ,base,replace ,magazine ,munitions ,supply ,area#ei1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,gimhae ,air ,base,repair ,contingency ,hospital#hf1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,gwangju ,air ,base,hydrant ,fuel ,system#eg1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,osan ,air ,base,aircraft ,corrosion ,control ,facility ,part #cbe1jjj1jjj #beab4 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects ,pursuant to agreement with the ,republic of ,poland for required in-kind contributions1 the ,secretary of ,defense may accept military construction projects for the installations or locations in the ,republic of ,poland1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,republic of ,poland ,funded ,construction ,projects,component,installation or ,location,project ,amount,army,drawsko ,pomorskie ,training ,area 7,,dpta7,information ,systems ,facility#f1bjj1jjj;,army,powdiz,barrack s and ,dining ,facility-,phase #baii1jjj1jjj;,army,powdiz,rotary ,wing ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#ia1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,lask,communication ,infrastructure#ah1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw,combined ,aerial ,port ,facilities#aaa1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw,contingency ,beddown ,area#ac1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw,hot ,cargo ,pad_/,munition ,handling_/,holding ,area#dd1jjj1jjj;,air ,force,wroclaw,railhead and ,rail ,extension#bb1jjj1jjj ,,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 ,guard3 ,inside the ,united ,states,state,location,amount,guam,natio nal ,guard ,readiness ,center ,barrigada#ee1jjj1jjj;,iowa,waterloo ,readiness ,center#ac1hjj1jjj,new ,hampshire,plymouth ,west#bf1jjj1jjj,north ,carolina,salisbury ,readiness ,complex#fi1jjj1jjj,south ,dakota ,watertown ,complex#bh1jjj1jjj #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,kentucky, fort ,knox#ach1jjj1jjj,pennsylvania,new ,castle#cj1jjj1jjj #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 project for the ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve location inside the ,united ,states1 and in the amount1 set forth in the following table3 ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve,state,location,amount,texas,nav al ,air ,station ,fort ,worth#ajf1hgj1jjj #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,alaska,join t ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#df1jjj1jjj;,georg ia ,savannah_/,hilton ,head ,international ,airport#bg1jjj1jjj,massachusetts,otis ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ca1jjj1jjj,mississippi ,key ,field ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ai1jjj1jjj,new ,jersey,atlantic ,city ,air ,national ,guard ,base#fa1jjj1jjj,oregon,portland ,international ,airport#af1ejj1jjj #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,texas ,joint ,base ,san ,antonio-,lackland#ah1jjj1jjj #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 for the costs of acquisition1 architectural and engineering services1 and construction of facilities for the ,guard and ,reserve ,forces1 and for contributions therefor1 under chapter #ahjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7including the cost of acquisition of land for those facilities71 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 #bfjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects 7a7 ,extension ,notwithstanding section #bjjb of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bigj71 the authorizations set forth in the table in subsection 7b71 as provided in sections #bfja1 #bfjb1 #bfjc and #bfjd of that ,act 7#acf ,stat4 #bihf1 #bihg71 shall remain in effect until ,october #a1 #bjbf1 or the date of the enactment of an ,act authorizing funds for military construction for fiscal year #bjbg1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,table ,the table referred to in subsection 7a7 is as follows3 ,national ,guard and ,reserve3 ,extension of #bjbc ,project ,authorizations,state,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount,alaska,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#fc1jjj1jjj;,arizona,morris ,air ,national ,guard ,base,base ,entry ,complex#ab1jjj1jjj,tucson ,international ,airport,land ,acquisition#aa1gjj1jjj;,arkansas,camp ,robinson,automated ,multipurpose ,machine ,gun ,range#i1ejj1jjj;,florida,gainesville,na tional ,guard ,readiness ,center#ba1jjj1jjj,perrine,army ,reserve ,center_/ ,,amsa#df1jjj1jjj ,hawaii,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay,c-#dj ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#aaf1ifd1jjj;,indiana ,fort ,wayne ,international ,airport,munitions ,maintenance and ,storage ,complex#af1ejj1jjj,ohio,rickenbacker ,air ,national ,guard ,base,small ,arms ,range#h1jjj1jjj ,puerto ,rico,camp ,santiago ,joint ,maneuver ,training ,center,engineering_/,housing ,maintenance ,shops 7,,dpw7#ad1ejj1jjj,west ,virginia,mc,laughlin ,air ,national ,guard ,base,c-#acj;,j ,apron ,expansion#aj1jjj1jjj #bfjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbc project at ,tucson ,international ,airport1 ,arizona ,in the case of the authorization contained in the table in section #bfjd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bihg7 for ,tucson ,international ,airport1 ,arizona1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may acquire a parcel of real property consisting of approximately #aj acres of land located in the northwest quarter of section #ah1 township #ae south1 range #ad east1 ,gila and ,salt ,river ,meridian1 ,city of ,tucson1 ,pima ,county1 ,arizona4 #bfji4 ,authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbf project at ,army ,reserve ,center ,conroe1 ,texas 7a7 ,project authorization ,the ,secretary of the ,army may carry out a military construction project to construct a rotary-wing landing pad and taxiway at ,army ,reserve ,center1 ,conroe1 ,texas1 in an amount not to exceed #ab1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,use of unobligated prior-year funds ,to carry out the project described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army may use unobligated funds-- 7#a7 that have been appropriated for a fiscal year that precedes fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7#b7 that remain available under the heading ,military ,construction1 ,army ,reserve4 ,,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 #bjbe1 for base realignment and closure activities1 including real property acquisition and military construction projects1 as authorized by the ,defense ,base ,closure and ,realignment ,act of #aiij 7part ,a of title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhg note7 and funded through the ,department of ,defense ,base ,closure ,account established by section #bijf of such ,act 7as amended by section #bgaa of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #badj771 as specified in the funding table in section #dfja4 ,,xxviii ,military ,construction ,general ,provisions ,a ,military ,construction ,programs #bhja4 ,facility construction or repair3 transactions other than contracts and grants 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhjh the following new section3 #bhjh;a4 ,facility construction or repair3 transactions other than contracts and grants 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department may enter into transactions 7other than contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or grants7 to carry out repair and construction projects for facilities1 including the planning1 design1 engineering1 prototyping1 piloting1 and execution of such repair and construction projects4 7b7 ,use of amounts ,the ,secretary of ,defense or a ,secretary of a military department 7as applicable7 may carry out projects under subsection 7a7 using amounts available to the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department 7as applicable7 for military construction1 operation and maintenance1 or research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 notwithstanding chapters #bba and #bbc of this title4 7c7 ,follow-on transactions ,a transaction entered into under this section for a project may provide for the award of a follow-on production contract or transaction to the participants in the transaction without further competition1 if-- 7#a7 competitive procedures were used for the selection of parties for participation in the original transaction2 and 7#b7 the participants in the original transaction successfully completed-- 7,a7 a complete and useable facility2 or 7,b7 a complete and useable improvement to a facility4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the use of the authority under this section during the fiscal year preceding the date of the report1 including number of transactions and the costs1 types of projects1 and outcomes of each such transaction4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to transactions entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bhjb4 ,supervision of military construction projects ,section #bhea7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the ,secretary of the ,army and all that follows through approves and inserting a military department or ,government agency 7as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense74 #bhjc4 ,improvements to water management and security on military installations 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bhff the following new section3 #bhff;a4 ,risk-based approach to installation water management and security at military installations 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall adopt a risk-based approach to water management and security for each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall begin implementation of paragraph 7#a7 by prioritizing those military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 are experiencing the greatest risks to water management and water security2 and 7,b7 face the most severe existing or potential adverse impacts to mission assurance as a result of such risks4 7#c7 ,determinations under paragraph 7#b7 shall be made on the basis of the water management and security assessments made by the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,water management and water security assessments 7#a7 ,the ,secretaries concerned1 acting jointly1 shall develop a methodology to assess risks to water management and water security and mission assurance4 7#b7 ,such methodology shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of all water sources available to a military installation1 disaggregated by-- 7i7 raw water 7total available water volume72 7ii7 treated potable water2 and 7iii7 treated nonpotable water4 7,b7 ,an assessment of relevant supply connections for a military installation1 including number1 type1 water flow rate1 seasonal variability1 and the extent of competition for the water sources4 7,c7 ,a calculation of the total water requirement of the military installation that-- 7i7 includes an identification of the water usage by tenant commands that reside on the military installation2 and 7ii7 describes the water uses that comprise such total water requirement1 disaggregated by-- 7,i7 drinking water uses2 and 7,,ii7 nonpotable water uses1 including industrial and agricultural uses1 such as cooling1 irrigation groundskeeping1 and wash water4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the age1 condition1 and jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving the military installation1 including an estimate of the percentage of water lost to such water infrastructure that is in poor or failing condition4 7,e7 ,an evaluation of the military installation's water security risks that could negatively impact mission assurance1 including-- 7i7 the location of the military installation in a drought-prone region2 7ii7 decreasing water levels or sources2 7iii7 effects of new defense water uses on the total water requirement of the military installation2 7iv7 increases to the demand for water in areas outside the jurisdiction of the military installation that-- 7,i7 result from nondefense or defense adjacent requirements2 and 7,,ii7 could affect-- 7aa7 the supply of water available for use by the military installation2 7bb7 the quality of such water2 and 7cc7 legal issues of the military installation1 such as water rights disputes4 7,f7 ,an evaluation of the capacity of the military installation's water supply to withstand or quickly recover from water resource constraints1 and the overall health of the aquifer basin of which the water supply is a part1 including the robustness of the resource1 redundancy1 and ability to recover from disruption4 7,g7 ,an evaluation of existing water metering and consumption at the military installation1 considered at a minimum-- 7i7 by type of installation activity1 such as training1 maintenance1 medical1 housing1 and grounds maintenance and landscaping2 and 7ii7 by fluctuations in consumption1 including peak consumption by quarter4 7,h7 ,the appropriate frequency for reassessment of the installations at highest water security risk4 7#c7 ,the ,secretaries concerned1 acting jointly1 shall update the methodology under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once every ten years4 7c7 ,reassessment of water insecure military installations ,each ,secretary concerned shall update its assessments of the most at-risk installations not less frequently than the frequency established under subsection 7b77#b77;,h74 7d7 ,mitigation of water security risk at most at-risk installations 7#a7 ,each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7,a7 identify the three military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary that are most at-risk for water insecurity2 and 7,b7 develop1 for each military installation so identified1 a plan of action and milestones to address-- 7i7 risks to water security2 and 7ii7 threats to mission assurance4 7#b7 ,each such plan of action shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the nature of each risk to the military installation's capacity and mission assurance4 7,b7 ,the factors contributing to the high degree of risk1 disaggregated by risks located-- 7i7 inside the jurisdiction of the military installation2 and 7ii7 outside such jurisdiction4 7,c7 ,a plan for implementing installation-level metering to ensure more accurate assessments of demand for water at the military installation4 7,d7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the effects of planned future missions and new tenants on the demand for water at the military installation2 and 7ii7 the corresponding requirements for water infrastructure serving the military installation to ensure adequate water supply for mission assurance4 7,e7 ,a list of infrastructure projects to mitigate loss of available water supply to leakage1 including new construction1 recapitalization1 required maintenance1 and modernization of existing infrastructure4 7,f7 ,a cost-benefit analysis of using no dig technologies1 including cure-in-place pipe lining1 to mitigate infrastructure degradation that leads to water loss4 7e7 ,evaluation of installations for nonpotable water reuse 7#a7 ,each ,secretary concerned shall evaluate each military installation under the jurisidiction of the ,secretary identified pursuant to subsection 7d77,a71 to determine the potential for the military installation to mitigate risks to water security through the reuse of nonpotable for nondrinking water uses4 7#b7 ,such evaluation shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of alternative water sources to offset use of freshwater1 including water recycling and harvested rainwater for use as nonpotable water4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the feasibility of incorporating1 when practicable1 water-efficient technologies and systems to minimize water consumption and wastewater discharge in buildings located on the military installation scheduled for renovation4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the practicality of implementing water reuse systems and other water-saving infrastructure into new construction in water-constrained areas1 as determined pursuant to the applicable water management and security assessment under subsection 7b74 7f7 ,cost effective landscaping management practices 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 implement1 at each military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 landscaping management practices that mitigate risks to water security and enhance mission assurance by enabling greater quantities of water availability for operational1 training1 and maintenance requirements4 7#b7 ,for military installations located in arid or semi-arid regions1 such landscaping management practices shall include practices that avoid the cost of irrigation4 7#c7 ,for military installations located in nonarid regions1 such landscaping management practices shall include the use of plants common to the region in which the installation is located and native grasses and plants that decrease water consumption requirements4 7g7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,secretaries concerned shall provide to the ,committees of the ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing that includes-- 7,a7 an identification1 in ranked order1 of the military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned that have the most significant risk to water security2 and 7,b7 a description of the schedule for developing the plan of action required by subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 and annually thereafter not later than the date of ,president's budget for a fiscal year under section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,secretaries concerned shall provide to the ,committees of the ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing that includes1 with respect to the period covered by the briefing-- 7,a7 an update on the progress of the ,secretary concerned toward completing the water security assessment required by subsection 7b72 7,b7 up-to-date cost estimates for projects to mitigate loss of available water supply to leakage identified pursuant to subsection 7d77#a77;,e72 and 7,c7 a description of-- 7i7 any agreement between a ,secretary concerned and the head of a non-,department of ,defense entity with respect to property under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned that may affect-- 7,i7 the supply of water available to a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned2 or 7,,ii7 the demand for water of such a military installation2 and 7ii7 any change to-- 7,i7 the water supply of a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned2 or 7,,ii7 the demand for water of such a military installation4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to require the repetition or replacement of any prior water assessment or evaluation conducted before the date of the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 so long as such assessment remains accurate and reflects current mission requirements4 4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bhbg of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhff note7 is repealed4 #bhjd4 ,authority to use progressive design-build procedures for military construction projects ,section #cbda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 each ,secretary 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,any military construction contract and inserting ,any construction contract for a military construction project2 7#c7 by amending paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the authority under this subsection that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the military construction project for which such authority was used1 including project title1 location1 scope1 and rationale for selecting such project4 7,b7 ,the date of award of a contract for such military construction project1 the initial estimated contract value1 and the current projected total cost of such project4 7,c7 ,a comparison of projected schedule for completion of such project with the actual schedule1 including dates for completing the design of such project and commencing construction4 7,d7 ,any realized or anticipated cost savings or efficiencies1 including those related to time1 resources1 or design innovation1 attributable to the use of the use of the authority under this subsection for a military construction project4 7,e7 ,an assessment of risk management benefits1 including changes in scope1 design flexibility1 or coordination improvements between contractor and the ,secretary of a military department with jurisdiction over the military construction project for which such authority was used4 7,f7 ,any challenges encountered1 and mitigation efforts made1 in the use such authority for the military construction project4 7#d7 ,each ,secretary of a military department may exercise the authority under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such purpose on or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 4 #bhje4 ,pilot program on use of additive construction technologies at ,army installations 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ij days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through a designee thereof1 shall carry out a pilot program on the use of additive construction technologies for military construction projects on covered installations4 7b7 ,selection of installations ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 select one or more covered installations at which to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 take such steps as may be necessary to minimize any disruption from such pilot program on the operations of any covered installation so selected4 7c7 ,elements ,in carrying out the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 generate a standardized design of one or more military housing products compatible with additive construction methods2 7#b7 using such additive construction methods1 build the military housing product or products1 as the case may be1 pursuant to the respective design generated under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 at each covered installation selected under subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 in sufficient quantities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to demonstrate the advantages and disadvantages of additive construction if adopted across all military installations2 and 7#c7 prescribe data collection requirements for the activities under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 including with respect to design and building schedule1 cost information1 and effect on quality of life1 and collect data pursuant to such requirements4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 a summary of any impediments to such implementation identified by the ,secretary1 including any statutory or resource limitations2 7,b7 a summary of the recommendations of the ,secretary to address any impediment so identified2 and 7,c7 any other recommendation of the ,secretary for improving the pilot program1 including whether to extend or make the pilot program permanent1 and a strategic sequencing plan for any extension or permanent adoption so recommended4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination of the pilot program under subsection 7e71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the pilot program1 taking into account data collected pursuant to subsection 7c77#c74 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,covered installation defined ,in this section1 the term covered installation means any installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army1 without regard to whether the covered installation is located in or outside of the continental ,united ,states4 #bhjf4 ,consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elements 7a7 ,in general ,in determining the requirements for a proposed military construction project with protective design elements1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider the use of modular construction methods along with other construction methods to determine the most effective method for such military construction project to meet mission needs4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a report on the use of modular construction methods as described in subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of current ,department of ,defense policy and guidance governing the use of modular construction for military construction projects with protective design elements4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the cost effectiveness1 construction timelines1 performance characteristics1 and life-cycle costs of modular construction methods compared to other construction methods for military construction projects4 7#c7 ,identification of the types of military construction projects for which modular construction methods are the most appropriate or advantageous1 and any limitations or constraints on the use of such methods4 7#d7 ,any recommendations to promote appropriate consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects where such methods offer cost1 schedule1 or operational benefits4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term modular construction means a construction process in which components of a military construction project are prefabricated off-site under controlled conditions and then transported to the site of such project for assembly4 7#b7 ,the term protective design elements means1 with respect to a military construction project1 that such project requires use of materials that have been blast hardened or ballistic hardened4 #bhjg4 ,multiyear contracting authority for certain military construction projects 7a7 ,authority for multiyear contracting ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the requirements of this section1 each ,secretary of a military department may enter into one or more multiyear contracts during fiscal year #bjbf1 for any purchase relating to a military construction projects for covered military unaccompanied housing 7as defined in section #bhef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 or a military child development center 7as defined in section #ahjj of such title74 7b7 ,conditions 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 #bjbf is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7c7 ,advance purchases ,a ,secretary of a military department may enter into one or more contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbf1 for an advance purchase associated with military construction projects for which authorization to enter into a multiyear contracting contract is provided under subsection 7a71 which may include the purchase of economic order quantities of materials or components for such covered military unaccompanied housing or military child development centers when cost savings are achievable4 7d7 ,additional requirements 7#a7 ,cost savings certification ,a ,secretary desiring to award a multiyear contract under this section shall-- 7,a7 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that the multiyear contract will result in cost savings of at least #aj percent compared to a similar one-year contract2 and 7,b7 may not award such multiyear contract until the end of the #ad-;day period beginning on the date of submission of the certification described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,limitations ,multiyear contracting authority under this section may only be used for military construction projects or covered military unaccompanied housing or military child development centers that-- 7,a7 are included in the future-years defense program submitted for fiscal year #bjbf under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 use standardized and repeatable designs4 #bhjh4 ,guidance for military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation 7a7 ,guidance required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue written guidance on the implementation of section #bhaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,contents ,the guidance required by this section shall include1 at minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,procedures and criteria for the development and submission of project proposals pursuant to subsection 7b7 of section #bhaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,definitions for roles and responsibilities for ,department of ,defense employees with respect to review1 approval1 and execution of projects carried out under the authority of such section #bhaj4 7#c7 ,clarification on the use of the authority to carry out projects under such section #bhaj may be coordinated with the use of authorities for such projects under sections #bhjc1 #bhje1 and #dabc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,a process for internal review and validation of projects proposed to be carried out using the authority under section #bhaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 which shall include-- 7,a7 assessments of how such proposed projects could be integrated across military departments2 7,b7 comprehensive time-phased milestone plans for such proposed projects with clearly defined dependencies2 and 7,c7 explicit documentation of budget programming action decisions of the ,secretary of the military department with jurisdiction over such project4 ,b ,military ,housing ,reforms #bhaa4 ,improvements to ,department of ,defense ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhcg7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 ,department of ,defense civilian employee1 and ,department of ,defense contractor employee before population4 7b7 ,consideration authorized ,section #bhgb of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,in addition to and inserting 7a7 ,in addition to2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,in the case of family housing units1 the ,secretary concerned may consider the need for housing for ,department of ,defense civilian employees and ,department of ,defense contractor employees when exercising any authority or combination of authorities under this chapter4 4 7c7 ,independent market analysis 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall seek to enter into an agreement with an independent entity to conduct an evaluation by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 of the suitability of land owned by the ,department of ,defense in the ,state of ,hawaii for residential housing development for members of the ,armed ,services and the families of such members4 7#b7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the evaluation under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report that includes the results of such evaluation4 #bhab4 ,use of imitative substitute building materials for preservation of certain units of military housing under jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhdj4 ,use of imitative substitute building materials for covered housing units 7a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any provision of division ,a of subtitle ,,iii of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 that requires review from or consultation with the head of any other ,federal agency1 the ,secretary concerned may-- 7#a7 authorize the use of imitative substitute building materials to maintain1 repair1 renovate1 rehabilitate1 or otherwise alter covered housing units located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 defer the application of historic preservation requirements under chapter #cjfa of such title on a covered housing unit until such covered housing unit is #ajj years old1 regardless of whether such covered housing unit is included on1 or eligible for inclusion on1 the ,national ,register4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered housing unit means a ,government-owned or privatized unit of family housing or military unaccompanied housing that-- 7,a7 was constructed after #aifb2 and 7,b7 is under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense 7#b7 ,the term imitative substitute building materials means modern1 industry-standard1 natural1 composite1 and synthetic materials that-- 7,a7 simulate the appearance of building materials original to a covered housing unit2 and 7,b7 are more cost effective than such building materials4 7#c7 ,the term ,national ,register means the ,national ,register of ,historic ,places maintained under chapter #cjba of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #bhac4 ,modification of certain requirements with respect to closure of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing ,section #bhia7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 repsectively2 7#b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,a landlord providing2 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 by allowing the work order or maintenance ticket to be closed only after the landlord makes not fewer than three documented attempts to notify the resident of work completion through means that include-- 7i7 the resident ,internet portal for the housing unit2 7ii7 text messaging2 7iii7 email2 and 7iv7 telephone4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,if a resident does not respond to a landlord after three attempts of the landlord to notify the resident of work completion pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,c71 the landlord may close the work order or maintenance ticket only if-- 7,a7 the landlord submits to the head of the applicable housing management office notice that the landlord intends to close the work order or maintenance ticket2 and 7,b7 the head of the applicable housing management office does not object1 in writing1 to the closure4 4 #bhad4 ,inclusion of additional landlord financial information in certain annual report on privatized military housing ,section #bhia;c7a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,g7 ,information with respect to each insurance policy maintained by the landlord for such housing units1 including the-- 7i7 scope of coverage2 7ii7 deductible2 7iii7 policy limit2 and 7iv7 total premium amount4 7,h7 ,the total amount of remedial payments made by the landlord to tenants of such housing units pursuant to a final decision under the dispute resolution process under section #bhid of this title4 7,i7 ,for each such remedial payment1 a summary of the nature of the dispute underlying the final decision that required the remedial payment4 4 #bhae4 ,continuation of certain reporting requirements with respect to privatized military housing 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajhj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 does not apply to the reports required to be submitted to ,congress under subsection 7b7 and subsection 7c7 of section #bhhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #ajfa7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#eb74 #bhaf4 ,pilot program for emerging mold remediation technologies 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a pilot program to assess and implement emerging mold monitoring and remediation technologies in military family housing4 7b7 ,selection of locations ,the ,secretary shall select not fewer than three and not more than five military installations at which to carry out the pilot program established under subsection 7a74 ,the ,secretary shall prioritize selection of military installations in regions with elevated climate-related risk factors for mold growth1 such as persistent humidity1 frequent rainfall1 or outdated ,,hvac infrastructure4 7c7 ,elements ,in carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 install moisture detection systems with advanced capabilities1 including sensor-based humidity or spore monitoring technologies capable of generating early warnings for environmental risk conditions2 7#b7 implement noninvasive or technology-enabled mold remediation tools1 such as antimicrobial coatings1 dry fogging systems1 or ,,uv-based sterilization units2 7#c7 define infrastructure requirements1 including upgrades to ,,hvac systems or building materials1 necessary to support sustained mold prevention using the selected mold detection systems2 7#d7 train relevant personnel on the deployment1 maintenance1 and data interpretation of selected mold detection systems2 7#e7 designate an individual at each military installation selected under subsection 7b7 to oversee the implementation of the pilot program2 and 7#f7 develop a strategic implementation and evaluation plan to assess performance of the selected mold detection systems and inform future decisions relating to such systems4 7d7 ,report and briefings 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination date in subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the pilot program1 including recommendations for broader implementation and an assessment of costs and benefits4 7#b7 ,briefings ,upon completion of the implementation plan required under subsection 7c77#f71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan and any preliminary findings4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,military family housing defined ,in this section1 the term military family housing means housing provided under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhag4 ,standardization of mold remediation guidelines across military departments 7a7 ,requirement to establish common guidelines ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly develop and implement uniform guidelines for the remediation of mold in military housing1 facilities1 and other real property under jurisdiction of each such ,secretary4 7b7 ,consistency with established standards ,the guidelines required under subsection 7a7 shall be consistent with-- 7#a7 applicable municipal and ,state health and environmental standards2 and 7#b7 third-party industry standards1 including the standard of the ,institute of ,inspection ,cleaning and ,restoration ,certification titled ,s#ebj ,standard for ,professional ,mold ,remediation1 or any successor standard4 7c7 ,applicability ,the guidelines required under subsection 7a7 shall apply-- 7#a7 to contracts or task orders for mold remediation entered into on or after the date of the issuance of such guidelines2 and 7#b7 to mold remediation procedures conducted on or after such date of issuance4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after date of the issuance of the guidelines under subsection 7a71 the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the guidelines and describes plans for implementation of the guidelines and monitoring compliance with the guidelines4 #bhah4 ,inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized military housing 7a7 ,establishment of independent inspection protocol ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a standardized inspection and audit program for privatized military housing that provides for such inspections and audits to be conducted by an independent qualified home inspector4 7b7 ,inspection requirements ,under the program established by subsection 7a71 a qualified home inspector shall annually inspect a statistically representative sample of privatized military housing units at each military installation with privatized military housing4 ,such inspection shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 an evaluation of ,,hvac systems1 plumbing1 electrical systems1 and structural integrity of the privatized military housing units2 and 7#b7 an inspection for signs of water intrusion1 visible and nonvisible mold1 microbial contamination1 and other indoor air quality concerns4 7c7 ,inspection implementation plan ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to implement the program established under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 contracting procedures for qualified home inspectors2 7#b7 inspection methodologies2 7#c7 protocols for reporting1 remediation1 and follow-up actions2 and 7#d7 integration with existing oversight and compliance frameworks for privatized military housing4 7d7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of inspections conducted under this section during the preceding calendar year4 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 findings and deficiencies identified2 7#b7 remediation timelines and actions taken2 and 7#c7 recommendations for improving housing conditions and oversight4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term privatized military housing has the meaning given in section #cjja7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note74 7#b7 ,the term qualified home inspector means an individual who-- 7,a7 possesses housing inspection credentials required by the ,state in which the inspection is performed2 and 7,b7 is not an employee of1 or in a fiduciary relationship with-- 7i7 the ,federal ,government2 or 7ii7 any entity that owns or manages privatized military housing4 #bhai4 ,plan to improve accuracy1 integration1 and interoperability of ,department of ,defense data with respect to real property1 infrastructure1 military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,plan required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a plan to-- 7,a7 improve the accuracy1 integration1 and interoperability of data across system of a military department to track and maintain data with respect to real property1 infrastructure1 or military unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary concerned2 and 7,b7 enhance1 across each military department1 the tracking1 management1 and reporting of data with respect to-- 7i7 the condition of military unaccompanied housing2 and 7ii7 the occupancy rates of military unaccompanied housing4 7#b7 ,elements ,such plan shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a requirement for each ,secretary of a military department to update1 on an annual basis1 the system of the appropriate military department-- 7i7 for real property planning to include-- 7,i7 an accurate statement of deficits in the occupancy of military unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 a summary that aligns such deficits with unit stationing decisions of the ,secretary2 and 7,,iii7 a description of the effects of relevant changes in force structure2 and 7ii7 to track and maintain data with respect to military unaccompanied housing to include-- 7,i7 real-time occupancy data and room assignment records with respect to military unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 a standardized automated process to track completion times of maintenance requests work orders with respect to such military unaccompanied housing4 7,b7 ,standards to ensure1 with respect to any system of a military department to assess the condition of infrastructure under the jurisdiction of a ,secretary of a military department1 that-- 7i7 data maintained by any such system is synchronized2 and 7ii7 any such system integrates predictive maintenance tools to-- 7,i7 forecast infrastructure deterioration2 and 7,,ii7 prioritize repairs4 7,c7 ,enhanced data validation protocols across all housing records of the ,department of ,defense to-- 7i7 eliminate discrepancies in such housing records2 and 7ii7 ensure accuracy of reports that include data from such housing records4 7,d7 ,a requirement for each ,secretary of a military department to audit1 on a periodic basis1 data with respect to real property1 infrastructure1 and military unaccompanied housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7,e7 ,specific milestones to achieve full data synchronization across each system of a military department to track and maintain data with respect to military unaccompanied housing4 7,f7 ,requirements1 for each system described in subparagraph 7,e71 with respect to system integration1 user training1 and compliance monitoring4 7,g7 ,a ,department of ,defense-wide verification framework to ensure accurate barracks occupancy reporting1 which shall include-- 7i7 required physical inspections2 7ii7 automated reconciliation of unit personnel records with housing assignments2 and 7iii7 mechanisms to prevent ghost occupancy4 7,h7 ,a ,department of ,defense-wide strategy for real-time data analytics to-- 7i7 optimize investments in military unaccompanied housing2 7ii7 improve facility lifecycle management2 and 7iii7 enable predictive maintenance planning2 7,i7 ,a ,department of ,defense-wide governance policy for data with respect to military unaccompanied housing1 that includes-- 7i7 enforceable protocols for data entry1 frequency of updates1 access controls1 cybersecurity protections2 and 7ii7 standardized reporting requirements4 7,j7 ,a requirement for each ,secretary of a military department to implement a standardized system for members of the ,armed ,forces1 including commanders of military installations to-- 7i7 report discrepancies in data maintained by the ,secretary with respect to military unaccompanied housing2 and 7ii7 submit to the ,secretary concerned requests for improvements to the system of the appropriate military department to track and maintain data with respect to military unaccompanied housing4 7b7 ,deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives the plan required by subsection 7a7 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 ,c ,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration #bhba4 ,modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects and services ,section #bcia7;b77#e77;,b77iv7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 7including health care1 housing1 and defense critical infrastructure projects and services7 after projects and services2 and 7#b7 by striking the defense industrial base and the defense industrial base workers1 if the ,secretary determines such support will improve operations of the ,department of ,defense and inserting the defense industrial base1 defense industrial base workers1 and military installations4 #bhbb4 ,modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization for military departments ,section #bfhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting 2 treatment of certain amounts after ,exclusion2 7,b7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,in making2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,during the period the requirement under subsection 7a7 is effective1 each ,secretary of a military department may treat amounts appropriated for military construction used for the recapitalization of existing facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary during a given fiscal year as part of the total amount required to be invested under subsection 7a77#b7 in the budget of the military department for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization1 except that such military construction funds may not comprise more than #bj percent of such total amount for such fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered facility means a facility 7as defined in section #bhja of this title71 except that such term does not include-- 7,a7 a facility identified as closed1 disposed of1 or scheduled for divestment from the inventory of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 a facility in which the ,department does not have a total ownership interest1 including-- 7i7 a facility leased by the ,department2 7ii7 a facility in which the ,department has a lesser property interest under a governing legal instrument2 and 7iii7 housing constructed or acquired under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of this title2 or 7,c7 a facility for which the ,department uses-- 7i7 nonappropriated funds2 or 7ii7 amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for military family housing4 7#b7 ,the term plant replacement value means1 with respect to a covered facility1 the cost to replace the covered facility using amounts appropriated for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization from the following accounts3 7,a7 ,operation and maintenance4 7,b7 ,military construction4 7,c7 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 7,d7 ,working capital funds4 4 #bhbc4 ,extension of authority to carry out ,department of ,defense pilot program for use of cost savings realized ,section #bfgi7;e77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #bhbd4 ,department of ,defense intergovernmental support agreements for ordnance disposal ,section #bfgi7;f77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the term does include ordnance disposal44 #bhbe4 ,authorities available for ,energy ,resilience and ,conservation ,investment program projects on privatized utility systems ,section #bfhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking of a military department each place it appears and inserting concerned2 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary concerned may make such a contribution pursuant to any procurement authority available to such ,secretary1 including the authority to modify an existing services contract with the entity to which the utility system1 or a military construction contract if such contribution is in an amount equal to the total cost of the project42 and 7#c7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by striking to carry out a military construction project2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary concerned may enter into a contract under paragraph 7#a7 pursuant to any procurement authority available to the ,secretary1 including the authority to modify an existing services contract with the conveyee of the utility system1 or a military construction contract1 if the total proposed cost of such contract or modification is included in the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary of ,defense in support of the budget for that fiscal year4 4 #bhbf4 ,repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism and force protection or urban-training operations 7a7 ,repeal ,section #bhei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bhfd of such title is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e74 #bhbg4 ,repeal of pilot program authorizing overhead cost reimbursements from major range and test facility base users at certain ,department of the ,air ,force installations ,section #bhfb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #igga note prec7 is repealed4 #bhbh4 ,department of ,defense procedures with respect to planning coordination for grid resiliency on military installations ,section #bibj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 ,the ,secretary shall establish internal processes to support coordination with external regulatory and planning entities involved in grid reliability1 transmission infrastructure1 and long-term energy planning1 in order to assess and mitigate risks to defense-critical installations1 advance the energy security objectives of the ,department1 and comply with statutory mandates under this section4 7#f7 ,coordination under paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 shall include identification of mission-critical loads and infrastructure dependencies and load profiles at or near military installations2 and 7,b7 may include consultation with relevant ,federal and non-,federal entities4 4 #bhbi4 ,master plans for ,service ,academies 7a7 ,plans required ,each ,secretary of a military department shall develop a master plan for each ,service ,academy under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary to comprehensively address infrastructure requirements of such ,service ,academy4 ,each master plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,consideration of the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of section #bhfd7;a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,for the ,service ,academy that is the subject of a master plan-- 7,a7 a list of infrastructure located at the ,service ,academy that is in poor or failing condition on or before the date described in subsection 7c72 7,b7 a plan for replacing1 recapitalizing1 or renovating such infrastructure not later than five years after such date2 and 7,c7 a list of infrastructure located at the ,service ,academy that-- 7i7 is listed on the ,national ,register of ,historic ,places 7maintained under chapter #cjba of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code7 on or before the date described in subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 will be eligible inclusion on the ,national ,register of ,historic ,places not later than five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,an assessment of risks posed by disruptions in energy availability1 risks posed by extreme weather 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj ,united ,states ,code71 cybersecurity risks1 and risks related to availability of clean water applicable to the ,service ,academy that is the subject of a master plan4 7b7 ,additional requirement ,each master plan required under subsection 7a7 shall propose a method to address the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of such subsection not later than five years after the date described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,deadline ,each master plan required under subsection 7a7 shall be completed no later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the timeline for the completion of the master plans required under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,submission of plan ,not later than #cj days after the date on which a ,secretary of a military department completes a master plan required under subsection 7a7 or ,december #a1 #bjbg1 whichever is earlier1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a copy of the master plan4 7f7 ,service ,academy defined ,in this section1 the term ,service ,academy has the meaning given in section #cdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhcj4 ,review of ,unified ,facilities ,criteria applicable to military construction projects2 report 7a7 ,review required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of all ,unified ,facilities ,criteria applicable to military construction projects that the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 contribute to the extent to which military construction projects incur greater costs than substantially similar commercial construction projects2 7,b7 are outdated1 redundant1 or unnecessarily burdensome2 or 7,c7 could be consolidated or eliminated to improve the efficiency of military construction projects4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting such review1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 consider the unique operational requirements and security considerations of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 ensure any revisions to the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria the ,secretary recommends pursuant to such review would maintain the mission readiness and force protection standards of the ,department4 7b7 ,elements ,pursuant to such review1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify criteria in the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria that the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 contribute disproportionately to cost premiums for military construction projects1 particularly such standards that are not commonly required in substantially similar commercial construction projects2 or 7,b7 neither reflect relevant industry standards as of the date of the enactment of this ,act nor ,department of ,defense-specific needs that are not addressed in relevant ,state codes2 7#b7 analyze whether such criteria are mandated by law1 regulation1 or internal policy1 and the origin of such criteria2 7#c7 evaluate whether-- 7,a7 such criteria could be modified or eliminated without compromising safety and mission readiness2 and 7,b7 standards for substantially similar commercial construction projects could be substituted for such criteria to improve cost-effectiveness and efficiency of military construction projects4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the review required under subsection 7a7 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a list of criteria in the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines contributes to the extent to which military construction projects incur greater costs than substantially similar commercial construction projects2 and 7,b7 recommends for revision1 replacement1 or recision pursuant to such review4 7#b7 ,for each such criteria1 an explanation of the reasons for the recommendation of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,an explanation of the anticipated cost savings and performance implications the ,secretary estimates would result from each recommended revision1 replacement1 or recision4 7#d7 ,a plan and timeline for implementation of each recommended revision1 replacement1 or recision4 7#e7 ,policy or legislative recommendations the ,secretary determines are necessary to support such implementations4 7#f7 ,an explanation of how the ,secretary will ensure that critical defense-specific standards will be preserved during any revisions1 replacements1 or recisions implemented pursuant to the review4 7d7 ,military construction project defined ,in this section1 the term military construction project has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhca4 ,annual report on cost premium for construction of certain facilities 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a detailed quantitative and qualitative assessment of the cost premium for construction of facilities selected under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,selection of facilities ,the ,secretary shall select not more than five facilities to include in the report required under subsection 7a71 which may include the following3 7#a7 ,a unit of covered military unaccompanied housing 7as defined in section #bhef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,a military child development center 7as defined in section #ahjj of such title74 7#c7 ,an administrative facility located on a military installation4 7#d7 ,military family housing4 7#e7 ,military aircraft hangars and runways4 7#f7 ,physical fitness centers located on military installations4 7c7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the cost premium1 expressed as a percentage1 for the facilities selected under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,a detailed assessment of the factors contributing to cost premium1 including-- 7,a7 compliance with the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria_/,do,d ,building ,code 7,,ufc #a-bjj-ja7 and any other design requirements specific to military construction projects2 7,b7 compliance with ,,ufc #d-jaj-ja titled ,do,d ,minimum ,antiterrorism ,standards for ,buildings2 7,c7 prevailing wage and labor requirements2 7,d7 ,federal procurement requirements contained in the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7,e7 security requirements relating to access to military installations2 and 7,f7 requirements relating to sustainability and energy efficiency4 7d7 ,recommendations ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include recommendations for the following3 7#a7 ,proposed statutory1 regulatory1 or policy reforms to reduce the cost premium for military construction without compromising mission needs4 7#b7 ,best practices from the private sector and ,state or local government construction projects that could improve cost efficiency for military construction projects4 7#c7 ,alternative construction methodologies and procurement strategies that could mitigate the cost premium for military construction4 7e7 ,cost premium for military construction defined ,in this section1 the term cost premium1 with respect to a facility1 means the difference between-- 7#a7 the cost to construct a new facility carried out by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#b7 the estimated cost to construct a similar facility carried out by a private entity1 as adjusted for size1 geographic location1 and function of such facility4 #bhcb4 ,historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure at ,holloman ,air ,force ,base and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range 7a7 ,historical markers ,required 7#a7 ,holloman ,air ,force ,base ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall place a historical marker as described in subsection 7b7 in a publicly accessible location at the ,holloman ,air ,force ,base4 7#b7 ,white ,sands ,missile ,range ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall place a historical marker as described in subsection 7b7 in a publicly accessible location at the ,white ,sands ,missile ,range4 7b7 ,required information ,a historical marker described in subsection 7a7 shall commemorate the effects of radiation exposure on communities in ,new ,mexico as a result of the ,manhattan ,project and the nuclear test conducted at the ,trinity ,site4 ,such historical marker shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an unclassified description of the history of the ,manhattan ,project and its purpose1 including a description of the nuclear test conducted at the ,trinity ,site4 7#b7 ,a description of how the classified nature of the ,manhattan ,project and the nuclear test conducted at the ,trinity ,site led to the unknowing exposure of individuals in communities located downwind from such testing to radiological byproducts and associated consequences of such byproducts4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force and ,secretary of the ,army shall jointly provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a briefing on the implementation of the requirements of this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,manhattan ,project means the ,federal military program to develop an atomic bomb ending on ,december #ca1 #aidf4 7#b7 ,the term ,trinity ,site means the location in the ,jornada del ,muerto desert near ,alamogordo1 ,new ,mexico1 where a nuclear weapon was detonated on ,july #af1 #aide4 #bhcc4 ,name of ,department of the ,army military installation1 ,augusta1 ,georgia ,the military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,army located in ,augusta1 ,georgia1 shall after the date of the enactment of this ,act be known and designated as ,fort ,shugart ,gordon4 ,any reference to such military installation in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be considered a reference to ,fort ,shugart ,gordon4 #bhcd4 ,name of the ,department of the ,army military installation located in ,muscogee ,county and ,chattahoochee ,county1 ,georgia ,the military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,department of the ,army located in ,muscogee ,county and ,chattahoochee ,county1 ,georgia1 shall on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act be known and designated as ,fort ,moore1 in commemoration of ,lieutenant ,general ,harold ,g4 ,moore1 ,jr41 ,united ,states ,army1 and ,mrs4 ,julia ,compton ,moore4 ,any reference to such military installation in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be considered a reference to ,fort ,moore4 ,d ,land ,conveyances #bhda4 ,extension of sunset for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california ,section #bhcc7;g7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended by striking five years and inserting #aj years4 #bhdb4 ,land conveyance1 ,former ,curtis ,bay ,depot1 ,maryland 7a7 ,conveyance authorized 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency may convey to the ,maryland ,economic ,development ,corporation 7in this section1 referred to as ,,medco71 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including improvements thereon1 consisting of approximately #dce4jj acres at #gaj ,ordnance ,road1 the former ,curtis ,bay ,depot for the purpose of economic development4 7#b7 ,consultation with ,coast ,guard ,in carrying out the conveyance under this subsection1 the ,administrator shall consult with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with respect to matters concerning the equities of the ,coast ,guard in areas in proximity to such parcel of real property4 7b7 ,consideration required ,as consideration for the conveyance under subsection 7a71 ,,medco shall provide an amount that is equivalent to the fair market value to the ,federal ,buildings ,fund for the right1 title1 and interest conveyed under such subsection1 based on an appraisal approved by the ,administrator4 ,the consideration under this subsection may be provided by cash payment1 in-kind regulatory closure1 or a combination thereof1 at such time as the ,administrator may require4 7c7 ,payment of costs of conveyance 7#a7 ,payment required ,the ,administrator may require ,,medco to cover all costs 7except costs for environmental remediation of the property7 to be incurred by the ,administrator1 or to reimburse the ,administrator for costs incurred by the ,administrator1 to carry out the conveyance under this section1 including survey costs1 costs for environmental documentation1 and any other administrative costs related to the conveyance4 ,if amounts are collected from ,,medco in advance of the ,administrator incurring the actual costs1 and the amount collected exceeds the costs actually incurred by the ,administrator to carry out the conveyance1 the ,administrator shall refund the excess amount to ,,medco4 7#b7 ,treatment of amounts received ,amounts received under paragraph 7#a7 as reimbursement for costs incurred by the ,administrator to carry out the conveyance under subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended4 7d7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the property to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,administrator4 7e7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the conveyance under this section shall be subject to the following3 7#a7 ,the ,administrator may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,administrator considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,,medco shall execute a purchase and sale agreement within one year of enactment of this legislation4 7#c7 ,the conveyance will be on an as-is1 where-is basis via quitclaim deed subject to an access easement to the ,u4 ,s4 ,army ,reserve ,facility along the shoreline of ,curtis ,bay4 7#d7 ,the conveyance will be in compliance with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation and ,liability ,act 7,,cercla7 of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h774 7#e7 ,to the maximum extent possible1 the ,federal ,government shall incorporate land use controls to satisfy ,,cercla requirements for the purpose of expediting disposition and subsequent redevelopment4 ,e ,modifications to ,unspecified ,minor ,military ,construction #bhea4 ,deadline for congressional notification of decisions to carry out certain unspecified minor military construction projects ,section #bhje7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking shall notify and inserting shall submit1 in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of this title1 to2 7#b7 by inserting a notification after appropriate committees of ,congress2 and 7#c7 by striking 1 of the justification and all that follows through of this title4 and inserting by not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary concerned obligates funds for the project4 ,such notification shall include1 with respect to the project1 a description1 a justification1 and an estimation of the total cost to the ,united ,states44 #bheb4 ,modification to unspecified minor military construction authority for laboratory revitalization projects ,section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b71 by striking #d1jjj1jjj and inserting #f1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking #i1jjj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting and that costs more than the amount specified in subsection 7b77#b7 after to which this subsection applies2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall review1 on an annual basis1 the thresholds for funding specified in this section to determine whether such thresholds should be increased4 7,b7 ,in making a determination under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary of concerned shall consider the ,,ufc #c-gja-ja ,do,d ,facilities ,pricing ,guide4 7#e7 ,if the ,secretary concerned makes a decision to increase a threshold for funding specified in this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall notify the appropriate committees of ,congress of such decision and the facts concerning the increase to such threshold4 ,such increase may take effect only after the end of the #ad-;day period beginning on the date the notification is received by such appropriate committees of ,congress in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of this title4 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,adjustment of dollar limitations for location ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary concerned shall adjust the dollar limitations specified in this section applicable to an unspecified minor military construction project to reflect the area construction cost index for military construction projects published by the ,department of ,defense during the prior fiscal year for the location of the project1 except that no limitation specified in this section may exceed #cj1jjj1jjj as the result of any adjustment made under this subsection4 4 #bhec4 ,modification of authority for ,indo-,pacific posture unspecified minor military construction projects ,section #bhaj7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhje note7 is amended by striking #cj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj4 #bhed4 ,amendments to defense laboratory modernization program ,section #bhje7;g77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aej1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj4 #bhee4 ,transfer of defense laboratory modernization program authority to provision of law with respect to military construction projects for research1 test1 development1 and evaluation ,subsection 7g7 of section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by section #bhed71 is-- 7#a7 transferred to the end of section #bhaj of such title2 and 7#b7 redesignated as subsection 7f7 of such section4 #bhef4 ,authority of a ,secretary concerned to carry out certain unspecified minor military construction projects ,section #bhae7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting 1 including unspecified minor military construction projects not otherwise authorized by law1 after military construction projects2 and 7#b7 by striking in accordance with and all that follows through the end of the subsection and inserting the following3 in accordance with-- 7#a7 section #bhjb of this title 7except as provided in subsection 7e772 or 7#b7 section #bhje of this title4 4 ,f ,limitations and ,other ,matters #bhfa4 ,modification to definition of military installation resilience ,section #aja7;f77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or from before anticipated or unanticipated changes in environmental conditions2 and 7#b7 by inserting 1 energy or water disruptions1 or human-induced hazards with respect to the environment before 1 that do4 #bhfb4 ,requirements relating to funds for construction and improvement of commissary store facilities ,section #bfhe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,secretary of ,defense from using proceeds from commissary store sales or appropriated funds to acquire1 lease1 construct1 convert1 expand1 improve1 repair1 maintain1 or equip the physical infrastructure of commissary stores and central product processing facilities of the defense commissary system4 7g7 ,annual report on unfunded commissary priorities 7#a7 ,annually and not later than ten days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of the ,defense ,commissary ,agency shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on unfunded priorities of the ,department of ,defense related to commissary facilities4 7#b7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 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 were to be funded in whole or in part4 7,b7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,account information with respect to such priority4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,commissary ,agency shall ensure that the unfunded priorities covered by a report under paragraph 7#a7 are listed in the order of urgency1 as determined by the ,director4 7#d7 ,in this subsection1 the term unfunded priority1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means an activity related to commissary facilities that-- 7,a7 is not funded in the budget of the ,president for that fiscal year2 7,b7 is necessary to address commissary facilities safety1 capacity1 usability1 and reliability needs2 and 7,c7 would have been recommended for funding through such budget if additional resources had been available4 4 #bhfc4 ,expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of marine corps forces in ,asia ,pacific region ,section #bhdd7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag is amended by inserting 1 including operations and maintenance for the curation of archeological and cultural artifacts4 after artifacts4 #bhfd4 ,cooperative agreements with respect to management of land and cultural resources located on military installations 7a7 ,land management agreements ,section #ajc;,a of the ,sikes ,act 7,public ,law #hf-gig2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #fgj;c-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking of ,secretary of military department and inserting to enter into cooperative agreements2 and 7,b7 by striking of a military department and inserting of a military department1 or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with respect to the ,coast ,guard when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 or the ,department of ,homeland ,security with respect to the ,coast ,guard when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy1 after ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7ii7 by striking congressional defense committees and inserting appropriate congressional committees2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,agreements with respect to cultural resources ,section #bfhd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary concerned4 7c7 ,agreements with respect to encroachment ,section #bfhd;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary concerned2 and 7,b7 by striking the comma after ,national ,guard installation2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking concerned2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,secretary concerned2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d77i7-- 7i7 by inserting and1 with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard1 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate after ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 in subclause 7,i71 by inserting concerned after ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e77i71 by inserting 1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 after ,department of ,defense2 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking of the military departments and inserting concerned2 and 7ii7 by inserting and1 with respect to the ,coast ,guard1 to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate after ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,f71 by inserting or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security with respect to matters concerning the ,coast ,guard when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 7#f7 in subsection 7j71 by inserting ,coast ,guard1 after ,space ,force1 each place it appears2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively4 #bhfe4 ,limitation on the use of funds for implementing certain energy efficiency building codes ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be obligated or expended to implement section #cje7;a77#c77;,d7 of the ,energy ,conservation and ,production ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fhcd7;a77#c77;,d771 or any rules or regulations issued under such section1 on property owned or leased by the ,secretary of ,defense or property used for purposes of national defense1 unless the ,secretary of ,defense determines that such implementation would enhance military readiness1 operational effectiveness1 mitigate contested logistics risk1 or increase mission assurance4 #bhff4 ,limitation on use of funds for contravention or reversal of implementation of recommendations of commission on the naming of certain items of the ,department of ,defense ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available by this ,act may be used to contravene or reverse the implementation of the recommendations of the commission on the naming of items of the ,department of ,defense that commemorate the ,confederate ,states of ,america or any person who served voluntarily with the ,confederate ,states of ,america established pursuant to section #cgj of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 #bhfg4 ,limitation on use of funds to reduce capabilities or staffing of ,department of ,defense military treatment facilities located inside the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense may be used to reduce the mission capabilities or staffing at a military treatment facility under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense located inside the ,united ,states until the date on which the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a cost-benefit analysis that includes1 with respect to the military treatment facility-- 7#a7 an identification of the average daily patient load2 7#b7 an estimate of the savings to the ,united ,states that would arise from a reduction in mission capabilities or staffing2 7#c7 an estimate of the cost to the ,united ,states to-- 7,a7 transfer the functions of the military treatment facility-- 7i7 to a medical facility under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 or 7ii7 private health care facilities to furnish health care to eligible beneficiaries using ,,tricare2 and 7,b7 maintain infrastructure used by the military treatment facility as of the date of the enactment of this ,act that the ,secretary intends to-- 7i7 close2 7ii7 convert to an outpatient health care facility2 or 7iii7 use for a non-medical purpose2 7#d7 an estimate of the increase to transportation costs with respect to medical care for individuals who receive at the medical treatment facility that would arise from a reduction in mission capabilities or staffing2 7#e7 a list of non-,department of ,defense medical facilities located within #bj miles of the medical treatment facilities that provide medical care that is substantially similar to the medical care provided by the medical treatment facility2 7#f7 a plan for the disposition of medical equipment and other ,department-owned assets pursuant to a reduction in mission capabilities or staffing2 and 7#g7 an assessment of the effects of such a reduction on military readiness4 7b7 ,comptroller ,general report ,not later than #cj days after any date on which the ,secretary submits a cost-benefit analysis under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate an independent assessment of the cost-benefit analysis4 #bhfh4 ,notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish an enduring location in a foreign country 7a7 ,notification required ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense1 a ,secretary of a military department1 or a combatant commander enters into a contract or other agreement to establish an enduring location 7as described in section #bfhg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 in a foreign country for purposes of supporting members of the ,armed ,forces in such foreign country1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to appropriate congressional defense committees a notification of such action4 7b7 ,contents ,the notification described in subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the foreign country to which such contract or other agreement relates1 a determination of whether a unit of a foreign security force of such foreign country has committed a gross violation of human rights 7as described in section #cfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #bhfi4 ,designation of official responsible for coordination of defense sites within area of responsibility of ,joint ,region ,marianas 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commander of ,joint ,region ,marianas shall designate an official to be responsible for1 in coordination with appropriate officials of the military departments 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command-- 7#a7 coordinating ,department of ,defense-wide efforts with respect to the management of defense sites within the ,joint ,region ,marianas area of responsibility2 7#b7 ensuring the continuity of such efforts at such defense sites1 including necessary infrastructure investments2 and 7#c7 ensuring clear and consistent communication to such ,federal1 ,state1 and local officials with respect to the needs and priorities of the ,department of ,defense for such defense sites4 7b7 ,selection ,in making the designation under subsection 7a71 the ,commander of ,joint ,region ,marianas may appoint an individual with a significant background and expertise in-- 7#a7 relevant legal and technical aspects related to land use or real estate issues2 and 7#b7 working with officials at all levels of government4 7c7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,commander of ,joint ,region ,marianas designates an individual pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,commander shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate and appropriate officials of the defense sites within the ,joint ,region ,marianas area of responsibility a notification that includes the name and contact information of such individual4 7d7 ,defense site defined ,in this section1 the term defense site has the meaning given such term in section #bgaj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,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 ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbf for the activities of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbf for defense environmental cleanup activities in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbf 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 #bjbf for nuclear energy as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 ,b ,program ,authorizations #caaa4 ,plutonium pit production capacity ,section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 as subsections 7g71 7i71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by moving subsection 7i71 as so redesignated1 so as to appear after subsection 7h71 as so redesignated2 7#c7 in subsection 7i71 as so redesignated1 by striking this subsection and inserting this section2 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,capacity ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7#a7 ensure that ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 has the ability to reliably produce not less than #cj war reserve plutonium pits annually2 and 7#b7 ensure that the ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina1 has the ability to reliably produce not less than #ej war reserve plutonium pits annually4 4 #caab4 ,stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of title ,,xlii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dbbj7;c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking ,periodically and inserting ,continually2 and 7ii7 by inserting integrated system demonstrations1 after flight testing12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking ,shorten and inserting ,develop technologies for transition to a nuclear stockpile life extension program or new nuclear weapon program project that have the potential to reduce2 and 7ii7 by striking and timelines to minimize and all that follows through the end of the paragraph and inserting cost and schedule2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end of the following new section3 #dbbe4 ,rapid capabilities program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall carry out a program 7to be known as the rapid capabilities program7 to develop new nuclear weapons or modified nuclear weapons that meet military requirements4 7b7 ,objectives ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall have the following objectives3 7#a7 ,identify and assess potential design concepts for rapid development feasability4 7#b7 ,carry out projects with the goal of achieving first production unit within #e years of project initiation4 7#c7 ,utilize non-traditional approaches1 system-specific requirements1 and tailored risk-acceptance processes to favorably balance cost1 schedule1 and capability4 7#d7 ,maximize reuse of existing components1 non-serial manufacturing1 and limited production quantities4 7#e7 ,minimize distribution to other major nuclear weapons stockpile modernization programs4 7#f7 ,develop institutional expertise within the nuclear security enterprise for rapid execution of all phases for the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process4 7c7 ,program budget ,in accordance with the requirements under section #dbji1 for each budget submitted by the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the amounts requested for the program under this section shall be clearly identified in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of that budget4 7d7 ,joint nuclear weapons life cycle process defined ,in this section1 the term joint nuclear weapons life cycle process means the process developed and maintained by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy for the development1 production1 maintenance1 and retirement of nuclear weapons4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for such ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dbbd the following new item3 ,sec4 #dbbe4 ,rapid capabilities program4 4 ,c ,reports and ,other ,matters #caba4 ,modification to reporting requirements with respect to nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship1 management1 and responsiveness plan ,section #dbjc of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting subsection 7c72 7ii7 by striking ,march #ae of each odd-numbered year and inserting #de days after each date on which a budget for an odd-numbered fiscal year is submitted to ,congress2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking summaries and reports and inserting report2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsections 7c7 and 7d71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7b77#a74 #cabb4 ,assessment of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,spent ,fuel ,handling ,recapitalization ,project 7a7 ,in general ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,naval ,reactors of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration shall carry out an independent assessment of the ,spent ,fuel ,handling ,recapitalization ,project4 7b7 ,elements ,the assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to such project-- 7#a7 a root cause analysis to determine the underlying causes of the cost overruns1 schedule delays and performance shortcomings2 7#b7 an analysis of-- 7,a7 the quality assurance program of such project2 and 7,b7 the corrective action processes and application of standards for nuclear quality assurance under such quality assurance program2 and 7#c7 any other matter the ,deputy ,administrator determines appropriate4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,deputy ,administrator completes the assessment required under subsection 7a71 the ,deputy ,administrators shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states a report that includes the findings of such assessments4 #cabc4 ,limitation relating to reclassification of high-level waste 7a7 ,limitation ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,energy may be obligated or expended by the ,secretary of ,energy to apply the interpretation of high-level radioactive waste described in the notice published by the ,secretary titled ,supplemental ,notice ,concerning ,u4,s4 ,department of ,energy ,interpretation of ,high-,level ,radioactive ,waste 7#hd ,fed4 ,reg4 #bfhce71 or successor notice1 with respect to such waste located in the ,state of ,washington4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the limitation under subsection 7a7 relating to the reclassification of high-level radioactive waste if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notice of the waiver that includes-- 7,a7 a justification for such reclassification2 7,b7 documentation from both the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and the ,department of ,ecology of the ,state of ,washington that indicates that such ,agency and ,department1 respectively1 concur with such reclassification1 as required by the ,hanford ,federal ,facility ,agreement and ,consent ,order1 signed on ,january #aj1 #bjbe2 and 7#b7 a period of #fj days has elapsed following the submission of such notice4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,subcommittees on ,energy and ,water ,development of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 #cabd4 ,notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in ,guam 7a7 ,notification ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than #ahj days before any date on which the ,secretary carries out the placement of a nuclear reactor in ,guam1 submit to ,congress and the ,governor of ,guam a notification of such placement4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to a nuclear reactor aboard a naval vessel4 7c7 ,nuclear reactor defined ,in this section1 the term nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term advanced nuclear reactor in section #iea of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga74 ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board #cbja4 ,authorization ,there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf1 #de1jjj1jjj for the operation of the ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board under chapter #ba of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf et seq474 ,,xxxiv ,naval ,petroleum ,reserves #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,amount ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy #ac1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf for the purpose of carrying out activities under chapter #hfi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to the naval petroleum reserves4 7b7 ,period of availability ,funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended4 ,,xxxv ,maritime ,administration ,a ,maritime ,administration #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,maritime ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,transportation for fiscal year #bjbf1 for programs associated with maintaining the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine1 the following amounts3 7#a7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy1 #bja1ejj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #aja1ejj1jjj shall be for ,academy operations2 7,b7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be for facilities maintenance and repair and equipment2 and 7,c7 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be for the development of a design-build plan for the phased rehabilitation1 modernization1 and construction of facilities and infrastructure at the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy in accordance with the ,campus ,modernization ,plan required by section #eacbi of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ceca4 7#b7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,state maritime academies1 #eh1hjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #d1hjj1jjj shall be for the ,student ,incentive ,payment ,program2 7,b7 #ac1jjj1jjj shall be for direct payments for ,state maritime academies2 7,c7 #ab1jjj1jjj shall be for training ship fuel assistance2 7,d7 #d1jjj1jjj shall be for offsetting the costs of training ship sharing2 and 7,e7 #be1jjj1jjj shall be for maintenance and repair of ,state maritime academy training vessels4 7#c7 ,for expenses necessary to support the ,national ,security ,multi-,mission ,vessel program1 including funds for construction and necessary expenses to construct shoreside infrastructure to support such vessels1 #ge1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,for expenses necessary to support ,maritime ,administration operations and programs1 #aje1ejj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the maritime environmental and technical assistance program under section #ejcjg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,united ,states marine highway program1 including to make grants authorized under section #eefja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 #b1jjj1jjj shall be for the ,office of ,environment and ,compliance1 including to assist in the environmental review of grant and permit programs administered by the ,maritime ,administration2 and 7,d7 #gc1ejj1jjj shall be for headquarters operations expenses4 7#e7 ,for expenses necessary for the disposal of obsolete vessels in the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet of the ,maritime ,administration1 #f1jjj1jjj4 7#f7 ,for expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a ,united ,states flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states under chapter #eca of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cij1jjj1jjj4 7#g7 ,for expenses necessary to maintain and preserve a ,united ,states flag merchant marine to serve the national security needs of the ,united ,states under chapter #ecd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #abb1djj1jjj4 7#h7 ,for expenses necessary for the loan guarantee program authorized under chapter #ecg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #cc1gjj1jjj1 of which-- 7,a7 #cj1jjj1jjj may be used for the cost 7as such term is defined in section #ejb7e7 of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e77 of loan guarantees under the program2 and 7,b7 #c1gjj1jjj may be used for administrative expenses relating to loan guarantee commitments under the program4 7#i7 ,for expenses necessary to provide assistance to small shipyards and for maritime training programs authorized under section #edaja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 #aje1jjj1jjj4 7#aj7 ,for expenses necessary to implement the port infrastructure development program1 as authorized under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 subject to the limitation under subsection 7b71 #eej1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,no funds may be obligated or expended for the port infrastructure development program pursuant to subsection 7a77#i7 to make a grant to be used for the purchase of fully automated cargo handling equipment that is remotely operated or remotely monitored with or without the exercise of human intervention or control1 if the ,secretary of ,transportation determines such equipment would result in a net loss of jobs within a port or port terminal4 7#b7 ,report ,if the ,secretary makes a determination pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 not later than three days after the date on which such determination is made1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the data and analysis used by the ,secretary in making such determination4 ,b ,maritime ,infrastructure #ceaa4 ,clarification regarding use of port infrastructure development program funds to replace ,chinese port crane hardware or software ,section #edcja7;a77#c77;,a77ii77,,iii7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking including projects to improve port resilience2 and inserting including--2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new items3 7aa7 projects to improve port resilience2 and 7bb7 projects to upgrade or replace port cranes or parts of port cranes 7including hardware and software7 that-- 7,,aa7 were installed or provided by the ,people's ,republic of ,china or any department1 ministry1 center1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7,,bb7 are maintained1 controlled1 or sponsored by the ,people's ,republic of ,china or any department1 ministry1 center1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 4 #ceab4 ,clarification of certain authorities relating to deepwater ports 7a7 ,in general ,section #e7;a7 of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7;a77 is amended by striking the first sentence and inserting ,notwithstanding section #hhh7;b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh7;b771 the ,secretary shall have the authority to issue regulations to carry out the purposes and provisions of this ,act1 in accordance with the provisions of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 without regard to subsection 7a7 thereof44 7b7 ,,nepa compliance ,section #e of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aejd7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,,nepa compliance 7#a7 ,definition of lead agency ,in this subsection1 the term lead agency has the meaning given the term in section #aaa of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf;e74 7#b7 ,lead agency 7,a7 ,in general ,for all applications1 the ,department of ,transportation shall be the ,federal lead agency for purposes of the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7,b7 ,effect of compliance ,compliance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 in accordance with subparagraph 7,a7 shall fulfill the requirement of the ,federal lead agency in carrying out the responsibilities under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 pursuant to this ,act4 4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall transfer the authorities provided to the ,coast ,guard in part #adh of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act71 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 to the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#b7 ,retention of authority ,the ,commandant shall retain responsibility for authorities pertaining to design1 construction1 equipment1 and operation of deepwater ports and navigational safety4 7#c7 ,updates to authority ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall issue such regulations as are necessary to reflect the updates to authorities prescribed by this subsection4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 may be construed to limit the authorities of other governmental agencies previously delegated authorities of the ,deepwater ,port ,act of #aigd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 or any other law4 7e7 ,applications ,nothing in this section1 or the amendments made by this section1 shall apply to any application submitted before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ceac4 ,eligibility of shore power projects under port infrastructure development program 7a7 ,in general ,in making port infrastructure development grants under section #edcja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall treat a project described in subsection 7b7 as-- 7#a7 having met the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 and 7#f77;,a77i7 of section #edcja7;a7 of such title2 and 7#b7 being an eligible project under section #edcjl7a77#c7 of such title4 7b7 ,project described ,a project described in this subsection is a project to provide shore power at a port that services both of the following3 7#a7 ,passenger vessels described in section #cejg7k7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,vessels that move goods or freight4 ,c ,reports #ceba4 ,report on use of commercial contracting agent for crewing and operation of military sealift command vessels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,maritime ,administration1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the use of a commercial contracting agent for the crewing and operation of military sealift command vessels4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall contain each of the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of whether the crewing and operation of military sealift command vessels through the use of a commercial contracting agent would mitigate the shortage of civilian mariners and increase availability of military sealift command vessels4 7#b7 ,any examples of operations within the ,military ,sealift ,command being carried out through a contract1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,an identification of potential cost savings associated with the crewing and operation of military sealift command vessels through the use of a commercial contracting agent4 7#d7 ,an identification of specific military sealift command vessels or missions that may be suitable for crewing or operation through the use of a commercial contracting agent4 ,d ,other ,matters #ceca4 ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy campus modernization plan 7a7 ,campus modernization plan ,chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #eacbi4 ,campus modernization plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a comprehensive ,campus modernization plan for the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 ,such plan shall provide for each of the following3 7#a7 ,the construction of new facilities or the significant renovation of existing facilities to provide-- 7,a7 standards of training1 certification1 and watchkeeping applications laboratories2 7,b7 a safety of life at sea training pool2 7,c7 engineering power plant laboratories2 7,d7 athletic facilities that meet the needs of both male and female midshipmen2 7,e7 enhanced waterfront facilities1 including a new pier2 7,f7 a visitor welcome center and main campus security office building2 7,g7 housing facilities for senior staff and faculty2 and 7,h7 sufficient parking facilities for faculty1 staff1 and campus visitors4 7#b7 ,upgrades to all classrooms and laboratories with modern information technology infrastructure4 7#b7 ,a campus-wide upgrade and retrofit of-- 7,a7 the electric distribution power grid2 7,b7 the sanitary sewer system piping2 7,c7 the storm drainage system2 and 7,d7 the drinking water system1 including development of a separate and redundant fire suppression system4 7#c7 ,renovations of campus facilities to ensure that all campus facilities-- 7,a7 are structurally sound2 7,b7 have reliable heating and air conditioning systems2 7,c7 have functioning plumbing and electrical systems2 7,d7 are protected from the elements1 including through roof replacements and window repairs or replacements1 as needed2 7,e7 are accessible in accordance with the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7,f7 have working fire alarm and fire suppression systems4 7b7 ,use of federal construction agent ,consistent with the requirements of section #ceae7;d77#c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 the ,administrator shall seek to enter into an agreement with a ,federal construction agent to carry out the campus modernization plan4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #eac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new item3 #eacbi4 ,campus modernization plan4 4 7c7 ,deadline for implementation ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall develop and begin to implement the campus modernization plan required under section #eacbi of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 by not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #cecb4 ,cargoes procured1 furnished1 or financed by ,united ,states ,government ,section #eecje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking ,when the ,united ,states ,government and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7 c71 when the ,united ,states ,government2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7f7 as subsections 7d7 through 7g71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,exception ,when the ,department of ,transportation procures1 contracts for1 or otherwise obtains for its own account1 or provides financing in any way with ,federal funds or advances funds or credits1 for the furnishing or obtaining of the equipment1 materials1 or commodities1 the ,secretary of ,transportation or recipient of such financing shall take steps necessary and practicable to ensure that #ajj percent of the gross tonnage of the equipment1 materials1 or commodities 7computed separately for dry bulk carriers1 dry cargo liners1 and tankers7 which may be transported on ocean vessels is transported on privately-owned commercial vessels of the ,united ,states1 as provided under subsection 7b71 to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for commercial vessels of the ,united ,states1 in a manner that will ensure a fair and reasonable participation of commercial vessels of the ,united ,states in those cargoes by geographic areas4 4 #cecc4 ,treatment of the ,university of ,louisiana ,maritime ,academy as a ,state maritime academy 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #eaejf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and except as provided in subsection 7b71 during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall treat the ,university of ,louisiana ,state ,maritime ,academy in the same manner as a ,state maritime academy under chapter #eae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply after the date on which the ,university of ,louisiana is fully recognized as a ,state maritime academy under chapter #eae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cecd4 ,design and construction of missile instrumentation range safety vessels 7a7 ,vessel construction 7#a7 ,completion of design ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 shall complete the design of missile instrumentation range safety vessels for the ,national ,defense ,reserve ,fleet to allow for the construction of such vessels to begin in fiscal year #bjbg4 7#b7 ,agreement with vessel construction manager ,notwithstanding section #hfgi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of the ,transportation1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 shall seek to enter into an agreement with an appropriate vessel construction manager under which the vessel construction manager shall enter into a contract for the construction of not more than two such vessels in accordance with this section4 7#c7 ,design standards and construction practices ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a vessel constructed pursuant to this section shall be constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,consultation with other ,federal entities ,the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult and coordinate with the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency and may consult with the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies regarding the vessel referred to in subsection 7a7 and activities associated with such vessel4 7c7 ,prohibition on use of funds for used vessels ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available to carry out this section may be used for the procurement of any used vessel4 7d7 ,missile ,defense ,agency transfer authority ,the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency may transfer amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,missile ,defense ,agency for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 to be used for the purposes authorized by this section4 ,any amount transferred pursuant to this subsection shall retain its original period of availability4 ,d ,funding ,tables #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables 7a7 ,in general ,whenever a funding table in this division specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project1 program1 or activity1 the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project1 program1 or activity is hereby authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,merit-based decisions ,a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections #bcjd7k7 and #bcgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or on competitive procedures2 and 7#b7 comply with other applicable provisions of law4 7c7 ,relationship to transfer and programming authority ,an amount specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by another provision of this ,act or by other law4 ,the transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under section #ajja of this ,act or any other provision of law1 unless such transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts4 7d7 ,applicability to classified annex ,this section applies to any classified annex that accompanies this ,act4 7e7 ,oral and written communications ,no oral or written communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in this division shall supersede the requirements of this section4 ,,xli ,procurement #daja4 ,procurement ,,sec4 #daja4 ,,procurement7,in ,thousands of ,dollars7,line,item,f,y #bjbf ,request,house ,authorized,a,i,r,c,r,a,f,t ,,procurement1 ,,armyfixed ,,wing#jjf;,,hades ,,platform1 ,,payloads_/,,ped1 ,,and ,,integration#bf1hejbf1hej,,rotary#jji;, ,ah-#fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#a1ffiia1ffi #c additional aircraft #ij1jjjjac,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#gcb1jfjgcb1jfjjag;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#fah1gihfah1gihjah;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter ,,ap#fa1dbafa1dba,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#jbg;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#abe1bcfabe1bcfjbh,,scalable ,,control ,,interface 7,,sci7#a1bega1begjbi;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#ag1gjiag1gjijcd,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#cc1feicc1feijcf,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#dj1dgbdj1dgbjcg;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#aa1effaa1effjci;,,aviatio n ,,assured ,,pnt#di1dgedi1dgejdj;,,gatm ,,rollup#d1fead1fea;,,ground ,,support ,,avionics#jde;,,aircraft ,,survivability ,,equipment#abi1afgabi1afgjdg;,,cmws#ch1 daich1daijdh;,,common ,,infrared ,,countermeasures 7,,circm7#bbe1fdgbae1fdg ,prorgam decrease-#aj1jjj,,other ,,support#jej;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#bi1dhibi1dhijeb;,,aircrew ,,integrated ,,systems#ad1ihfad1ihfjec;,,air ,,traffic ,,control#bd1bacbd1bacjed,,launcher1 #b4ge ,,rocket#a1faaa1faa;,,agile ,,portfolio ,,management#jeg,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,systems#gbf1jcdgdd1jcd ,,fpv_/,,pbas ,systems#ah1jjjjeh;,,future ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,systems 7,,uas7 ,,family#aah1deiaah1deijei;,,gray ,,eagle ,,modifications#ab1ceaab1cea ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1jde1aiic1adc1aii,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,armysurface-,,to-,,air ,,missile ,,system#jjb,,lower ,,tier ,,air ,,and ,,missile ,,defense 7,,amd7 ,,sen#fcg1dgcfcg1dgcjjd,m-,,shorad--,,pr ocurement#fgi1aadfgi1aadjjf,,mse ,,missile#ide1ijeide1ijejji,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7#afj1hdfafj1hdfjaa;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,capability ,,inc #b-;,i#hcj1egihbj1egi ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjab,,mid-,,range ,,capability 7,,mrc7#hb1djghb1djg;,,air-,,to-,,surfac e ,,missile ,,system#jae;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#hd1ffghd1ffgjag,,long-,,range ,,hypersonic ,,weapon#cec1daecec1dae;,,anti-,,tank_/, ,assault ,,missile ,,sys#jah;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#cbi1bjecbi1bjejai,,tow #b ,,system ,,summary#aa1gcaaa1gcajbj;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#a1abe1jgaa1abe1jgajba;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7 ,,ap#dc1aefdc1aefjbb,,mlrs ,,reduced ,,range ,,practice ,,rockets 7,,rrpr7#cb1ccicb1ccijbc;,,high ,,mobility ,,artillery ,,rocket ,,system 7,,himars#fa1ejcfa1ejc,,modifications#jb i,,patriot ,,mods#geg1hjjgeg1hjjjcb,,stinger ,,mods#dbh1icedbh1icejce,,mlrs ,,mods#bdc1dgjbdc1dgjjcf;,,himars ,,modifications#ed1jjeed1jje,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jch,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#f1feaf1fea,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jdj;,,air ,,defense ,,targets#ab1hjaab1hja;,,agile ,,portfolio ,,management#jdd,,launched ,,effects ,,family#fg1haffg1haf ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army#f1idh1hhif1ich1hhi,,procurement ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles1 ,,armytracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjb;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#eed1fgheed1fghjjd;,,assault ,,breacher ,,vehicle 7,,abv7#d1jgid1jgijje,m#aj ,,booker#fd1iaifd1iai,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jjh,,stryker ,,upgrade#ace1haface1hafjji;,,bradley ,,fire ,,support ,,team 7,,bfist7 ,,vehicle#d1fhdd1fhdjaj;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#aeg1ahcaeg1ahcjaa,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#hb1ecghb1ecgjab,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#bej1bchbej1bchjac;,,improved ,,recovery ,,vehicle 7,m#hh ,,hercules7#aee1edjaee1edjjag;,,joint ,,assault ,,bridge#acb1fcgacb1fcgjai;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#gdj1ebhgeb1ebh ,cart recapitalization#ab1jjjjba,,vehicle ,,protection ,,systems 7,,vps7#ajg1hccajg1hcc,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles#jbd,,personal ,,defense ,,weapon 7,,roll7#a1jjba1jjbjbe,m#bdj ,,medium ,,machine ,,gun 7#g4fb,,mm7#eejbg,,machine ,,gun1 ,,cal 4#ej ,m#b ,,roll#ddjbh,,mortar ,,systems#e1hjge1hjgjbi,,location ,,azimuth ,,determination ,,system 7,,lads#i1dggi1dggjca,,precision ,,sniper ,,rifle#a1heca1hecjcd,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon#cfe1aeecfe1aeejcf;,,handgun#gg, ,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh#jch,m#ggg ,,mods#b1dbib1dbijdb,,sniper ,,rifles ,,modifications#aiaijdc,m#aai ,,modifications#d1fdbd1fdb,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jdf;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#dfidfijdg,,production ,,base ,,support 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#ajd1iicajd1iic ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles1 ,,army#b1hhf1ecdb1hih1ecd,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,armysmall_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition#jja;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#abh1bhcabh1bhcjjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#fb1aegfb1aegjjc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon ,,ammunition#dbf1aggdbf1aggjjd;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#g1gejg1gejjje;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#gh1aiiih1aii ,program increase#bj1jjjjjf;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#be1ggcbe1ggcjjg;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bb1cbdbb1cbdjjh;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ajj1cibajj1cibjji;,,ctg1 #dj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aca1dcbaca1dcbjaa;,,ctg1 #ej,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#db1acadb1aca,,mortar ,,ammunition#jabfj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ch1aadch1aadjacha,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#da1ghfda1ghfjadabj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#abc1addabc1add,,tank ,,ammunition#jae;,,cartridges1 ,,tank1 #aje,,mm ,,and #abj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ddj1aebddj1aeb;,,artillery ,,ammunition#jaf;,,artillery ,,cartridges1 #ge,,mm #aje,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#hj1ghjhj1ghjjag;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bah1hggbah1hggjai,,precision ,,artillery ,,munitions#bh1iiebh1iiejbj;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#afh1gcgafh1gcg,,mines#jba,,mines ,,clearing ,,charges1 ,,all ,,types#db1gdhdb1gdhjbb;,,close ,,terrain ,,shaping ,,obstacle#g1hfjg1hfj,,rockets#jbd,,shou lder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#df1jhidf1jhijbe,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#cd1hcfcd1hcf,,other ,,ammunition#jbf;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#ab1edcab1edcjbg;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ba1djiba1djijbh;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#ef1ecjec1ecj ,program decrease-#c1jjjjbi,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#cf1hdfcf1hdfjcj,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#aj1hbaaj1hba,,miscellaneous#jcb; ,,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#d1jhdd1jhdjcd;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#af1giiaf1giijce;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#af1baiaf1baijcf;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ah1fjjah1fjjjcg;,,closeout ,,liabilities#ajbajb,,production ,,base ,,support#jdj;,,industrial ,,facilities#a1jhd1faaa1jhd1faajda;,,con ventional ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#aee1jejaee1jejjdb;,,a rms ,,initiative#c1hhec1hhe ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#c1gcd1bcec1gea1bce,,other ,,procurement1 ,,armytactical ,,vehicles#jjb;,,family ,,of ,,semitrailers#acb1gicacb1gicjjf;,,groun d ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cjh1fbjcjh1fbjjji;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicl#de1hdjde1hdjjaj,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#ag1jjjcb1jjj ,program increase#ae1jjjjaa;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#he1dijhe1dijjab;,,family ,,of ,,cold ,,weather ,,all-,,terrain ,,vehicle 7,c#ch1jjach1jjajac;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#ci1gfaci1gfajad;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#bjb1jjibjb1jjijai,,tactical ,,wheeled ,,vehicle ,,protection ,,kits#b1ffjb1ffjjbj,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#ih1gbhih1gbh,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles#jbc,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#h1dfbh1dfb;,,comm--,,joint ,,communications#jbi,,tactical ,,network ,,communication#hff1cdggff1cdg ,program decrease-#ajj1jjjjca;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#e1chie1chi;,,comm--,,satell ite ,,communications#jcb,,satellite ,,communications#aad1ggjaad1ggjjcf;,,def ense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#fe1eiafe1eiajci;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#bab1dfiaib1dfi ,program decrease-#bj1jjj;,,comm--,,combat ,,communications#jdf;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#dgh1dcedfh1dce ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjdh;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#acc1hcfacc1hcfjea,,unified ,,command ,,suite#bj1jajbj1jajjeb;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#bjg1djbbjd1djb ,airborne ,,satcom systems#g1jjj ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjed;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#aaj1fghaaj1fgh;,,comm--,,i ntelligence ,,comm#jef;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture-,,intel#ae1bijae1bijjeh,, multi-,,domain ,,intelligence#ajh1feehh1fee ,program decrease-#bj1jjj;,,information ,,security#jfj;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#hbfhbfjfa;,,communicati ons ,,security 7,,comsec7#abe1igjabe1igjjff;,,biometric ,,enabling ,,capability 7,,bec7#fefe;,,comm--,,base ,,communications#jgj;,,information ,,systems#bji1cghbji1cghjgb;,,base ,,emergency ,,communication#ej1aggej1aggjgd;,,instal lation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#dci1cgcdci1cgc;,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7#jgh,,titan#bcf1cadbcf1cadjha;, ,collection ,,capability#b1iceb1icejhc;,,dcgs-,a-,,i ntel#a1jhga1jhgjhe,,trojan#cg1ifhcg1ifhj hf,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#bj1eihbj1eih;,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7#jia;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7#i1gcai1gcajic;,,family ,,of ,,persistent ,,surveillance ,,cap4#ae1chbae1chbjid;,,counterintellig ence_/,,security ,,countermeasures#h1bhch1bhc;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7#jif,,sentinel ,,mods#dfb1jajdeb1jaj ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjig,,night ,,vision ,,devices#baa1jefbaa1jefjih,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#b1aaab1aaajii;,,base ,,expeditiary ,,targeting ,,and ,,surv ,,sys#a1hjaa1hjaajj;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,family ,,of ,,systems#bg1hhabg1hhaaja;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#ajc1fjgajc1fjgajb;,,enhanced ,,portable ,,inductive ,,artillery ,,fuze ,,se#aj1defaj1defajd;,,forward ,,looking ,,infrared 7,,iflir7#fj1gfefj1gfeajf;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#afe1cieaee1cie ,program decrease-#aj1jjjajg;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#dh1gaedh1gaeaji;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbf1cbef1cbeaaj,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#c1fegc1fegaaa,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,systems ,,modifications#c1bfbc1bfbaab;,,counterf ire ,,radars#dj1ebfdj1ebf;,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems#aac;,,army ,,command ,,post ,,integrated ,,infrastructure 7#gbc1ahggjh1ahg ,program decrease-#ae1jjjaad;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#c1chic1chiaae;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#cc1ajccc1ajcaaf;,,iamd ,,battle ,,command ,,system#edf1dhjedf1dhjaag;,,aiamd ,,family ,,of ,,systems 7,,fos7 ,,components#ca1jafca1jafaah,,life ,,cycle ,,software ,,support 7,,lcss7#e1agee1ageaai,,network ,,management ,,initialization ,,and ,,service#bdd1djcbdd1djcabd,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,enfire7#af1eieaf1eie;,,elect ,,equip--,,automation#abe;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#h1bfbh1bfbabf;,,automate d ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#ic1hjdic1hjdabi;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#gd1gjhgd1gjhacj;,,contract ,,writing ,,system#dfhdfh;,,classified ,,programs#aca;,,aclassified ,,programs#a1edfa1edf;,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment#ach;,,base ,,defense ,,systems 7,,bds7#adcadcaci;,,cbrn ,,defense#fi1gcifi1gci;,,bridging ,,equipment#adb,,tactical ,,bridge1 ,,float-,,ribbon#fi1hfcfi1hfc;,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment#aej,,robotics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#ejiejiaea,,render ,,safe ,,sets ,,kits ,,outfits#ad1ahdad1ahd;,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment#aec;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#ad1bhhad1bhhaef;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#agh1hejaga1hej ,program decrease-#g1jjjaeg,,mobile ,,soldier ,,power#ae1gbiae1gbiaei;,,field ,,feeding ,,equipment#d1ejjd1ejjafj;,,cargo ,,aerial ,,del ,,personnel ,,parachute ,,system#fa1bbdfa1bbd,,petroleum ,,equipment#afd;,,distribution ,,systems1 ,,petroleum ,,water#if1jbjif1jbj,,medical ,,equipment#afe;,,combat ,,support ,,medical#ii1efgii1efg,,maintenance ,,equipment#aff,,mobile ,,maintenance ,,equipment ,,systems#fc1caafc1caa;,,construction ,,equipment#afi;,,construction ,,equipment#ib1biiib1bii,,rail ,,float ,,containerization ,,equipment#agi;,,army ,,watercraft ,,esp#eg1cdbeg1cdbahj,,maneuver ,,support ,,vessel 7,,msv7#cc1idicc1idiaha;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,float_/,,rail7#ah1bagah1bag;,,generat ors#ahb;,,generators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#hi1jgchi1jgc,,material ,,handling ,,equipment#ahd;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#ab1egfab1egf,,training ,,equipment#ahe;,,combat ,,training ,,centers ,,support#di1jbedi1jbeahf,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#ahi1cjfahi1cjfahg,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#aff1djbaff1djbahi;,,gaming ,,technology ,,in ,,support ,,of ,,army ,,training#g1cbjg1cbj,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7#aia;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 7,,ifte7#ch1ghdch1ghdaic,,test ,,equipment ,,modernization 7,,temod7#ea1aaiea1aai,,other ,,support ,,equipment#aie,,physical ,,security ,,systems 7,,opa#c7acf1caeacf1caeaif;,,base ,,level ,,common ,,equipment#ai1debai1debaig,,modificatio n ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,opa-#c7ca1debca1debaih;,,building1 ,,pre-,,fab1 ,,relocatable#aj1dijaj1dijbjj,,special ,,equipment ,,for ,,test ,,and ,,evaluation#ic1gggic1ggg,,opa#bbje;,,in itial ,,spares--,c,e#g1bedg1bed;,,agile ,,portfolio ,,management#bjg;,,counter-,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system 7,c-,,suas7#cjf1efhcjf1efhbjh;,,electron ic ,,warfare#bd1edgbd1edgbji;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,agile#ed1dbged1dbgbaj,,soldier ,,borne ,,sensor#ba1iaiba1iai ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army#i1fje1effi1dbe1eff;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navycombat ,,aircraft#jjb;,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f 7,,fighter7 ,,hornet#ej1fjgej1fjgjjd;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#a1iea1fbia1iea1fbijje;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv ,,ap#dja1eifdja1eifjjf;,,jsf ,,stovl#a1ghg1caca1ghg1cacjjg;,,jsf ,,stovl ,,ap#aac1gddaac1gddjjh;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#a1gjg1fjaa1gjg1fjajji;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7 ,,ap#cce1cebcce1cebjaj,v-#bb 7,,medium ,,lift7#dg1aifdg1aifjab;,h-#a ,,upgrades 7,,uh-#a,y_/,,ah-#a,z7#h1cjeh1cjejad,p-# h;,a ,,poseidon#ac1fcaac1fcajae;,e-#b;,d ,,adv ,,hawkeye#a1ejc1eefa1bjc1eef ,program decrease-#cjj1jjj,,other ,,aircraft#jbc,,kc-#acj;,j#ah1jagah1jagj bg,,mq-#d ,,triton#acc1aciacc1acijca,,mq-#bedjg1jd fdjg1jdfjcb,,mq-#be ,,ap#eb1aiaeb1aiajcd,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas#ae1afbae1afbjcf,,other ,,support ,,aircraft#ai1habai1hab,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft#jci;,f-#ah ,a-,d ,,unique#ec1hjiec1hjijdj;,f-#ah;,e_/,f ,,and ,,ea-#ah;,g ,,modernization ,,and ,,sustainm#egf1bbiegf1bbijda,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas ,,series#adc1fieadc1fiejdb;,,aea ,,systems#be1hdhbe1hdhjdd;,,infrared ,,search ,,and ,,track 7,,irst7#age1ceaage1ceajde;,,adversary#b a1eceba1ecejdf;,f-#ah ,,series#gef1ifggef1ifgjdg;,h-#ec ,,series#fi1bbgfi1bbgjdh,,mh-#fj ,,series#aae1edeaae1edejdi;,h-#a ,,series#adi1djeadi1djejea;,e-#b ,,series#adc1ggbadc1ggbjeb,,trainer ,a_/,c ,,series#ab1aeaab1aeajed;,c-#acj ,,series#add1jagadd1jagjee;,,fewsg#eejef ;,,cargo_/,,transport ,a_/,c ,,series#g1ebfg1ebfjeg;,e-#f ,,series#afc1gcgafc1gcgjeh;,,executive ,,helicopters ,,series#ff1fdeff1fdejfj,t-#de ,,series#agc1dccagc1dccjfa,,power ,,plant ,,changes#ah1gjgah1gjgjfb;,,jpats ,,series#ba1ccjba1ccjjfd;,,common ,,ecm ,,equipment#ia1eecia1eecjfe;,,common ,,avionics ,,changes#afa1cgfade1bgf ,program decrease-#af1ajjjff;,,common ,,defensive ,,weapon ,,system#h1ibfh1ibfjfg;,,id ,,systems#c1jaac1jaajfh,p-#h ,,series#cbj1acjcbj1acjjfi,,magtf ,,ew ,,for ,,aviation#bb1cefbb1cefjga,v-#bb 7,,tilt_/,,rotor ,,acft7 ,,osprey#cai1adecai1adejgb,,next ,,generation ,,jammer 7,,ngj7#dci1dicdbi1dic ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjgc;,f-#ce ,,stovl ,,series#cfd1ggdcfd1ggdjgd;,f-#ce ,,cv ,,series#ahj1eccahj1eccjge,,qrc#bd1hicbd 1hicjgf,,mq-#d ,,series#ahj1dfcahj1dfc;,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jhd,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#b1efb1fbgb1hab1fbg ,f-#ce;,b increase#abe1jjj ,f-#ce;,c increase#abe1jjj;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equip ,,facilities#jhe;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#ehd1efaebf1afa ,program decrease-#eh1djjjhf;,,aircraft ,,industrial ,,facilities#aab1eacaja1cac ,program decrease-#aa1bjjjhg,,war ,,consumables#de1aecde1aecjhh,,other ,,production ,,charges#gj1ggjgj1ggjjhi,,special ,,support ,,equipment#acj1iicaag1iic ,program decrease-#ac1jjj ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy#ag1jbh1ajaaf1hfi1dja,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navymodification ,,of ,,missiles#jjb,,trident ,,ii ,,mods#b1ehb1jbib1ehb1jbi,,strategic ,,missiles#jjf,,tomahawk#ab1eicab1eic,,t actical ,,missiles#jjg;,,amraam#fi1iacfi1iacjjh, ,sidewinder#hd1gachd1gacjji;,,joint ,,advance ,,tactical ,,missile 7,,jatm7#cja1hehcja1hehjaj,,standard ,,missile#ahg1dbjabb1dbj ,reconciliation adjustment-#fe1jjjjab,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#hf1beehf1beejac,,ram#abb1cgbabb1cgb jae;,,joint ,,air ,,ground ,,missile 7,,jagm7#gd1aebgd1aebjag;,,aerial ,,targets#ahb1gjdafd1ejd ,program decrease-#ah1bjjjai,,other ,,missile ,,support#c1dijc1dijjbj,,lrasm#bdc1bagbd c1bagjba,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#cb1bchcb1bchjbb,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7 ,,ap#c1jeic1jei,,modification ,,of ,,missiles#jbe,,tomahawk ,,mods#f1bhcf1bhcjbf;,,essm#ejc1chaejc1c hajbh;,,aargm-,,er#bfa1jdabfa1jdajbi;,,a argm-,,er ,,ap#bd1bhdbd1bhdjca,,standard ,,missiles ,,mods#cb1abgcb1abg,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities#jcb,,weapons ,,industrial ,,facilities#abg1bbbabg1bbb,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#jcf,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#cg1jeicg1jei,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jci,,sstd#d1ghid1ghijdj,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo#g1jhag1jhajdb;,,asw ,,targets#ch1chfch1chf,,mod ,,of ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip#jdc,,mk-#ed ,,torpedo ,,mods#a1fiba1fibjdd,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo ,,adcap ,,mods#ca1dgica1dgi,,support ,,equipment#jdf,,torpedo ,,support ,,equipment#afa1bahafa1bahjdg;,,asw ,,range ,,support#d1cbhd1cbh;,,destination ,,transportation#jdh;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#e1cdfe1cdf;,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jea,,small ,,arms ,,and ,,weapons#i1ihgi1ihg,,modification ,,of ,,guns ,,and ,,gun ,,mounts#jeb;,,ciws ,,mods#h1abbh1abbjec;,,coast ,,guard ,,weapons#dd1deedd1deejed;,,gun ,,mount ,,mods#hc1ifihc1ifijee,,lcs ,,module ,,weapons#b1bjjb1bjjjef;,,airborne ,,mine ,,neutralization ,,systems#ad1dacad1dac,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jfa,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bjb1dbebjb1dbe ,,total ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy#e1eig1cjje1ead1ajj,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,navy ,,and ,,marine ,,corpsnavy ,,ammunition#jja;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#cj1iaebg1hae ,program decrease-#c1ajjjjb;,,jdam#fa1aaifa1aaijj c;,,airborne ,,rockets1 ,,all ,,types#hg1gighg1gigjjd,,machine ,,gun ,,ammunition#ag1fdeag1fdejje,,practice ,,bombs#de1jdidj1edi ,program decrease-#d1ejjjjf;,,cartridges ,,cart ,,actuated ,,devices#gd1ecegd1ecejjg;,,air ,,expendable ,,countermeasures#ih1dcgih1dcgjjh;,,jato s#f1cgcf1cgcjjie ,,inch_/#ed ,,gun ,,ammunition#bd1hfdbd1hfdjaj;,,intermedi ate ,,caliber ,,gun ,,ammunition#dj1agedj1agejaa,,other ,,ship ,,gun ,,ammunition#dc1gfcdc1gfcjab,,small ,,arms ,,landing ,,party ,,ammo#di1dicdi1dicjac,,pyrotechnic ,,and ,,demolition#i1fddi1fddjae;,,ammunition ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#a1gbca1gbc,,marine ,,corps ,,ammunition#jah,,mortars#ada1aceada1ace jai;,,direct ,,support ,,munitions#bf1gbibf1gbijbj;,,infantry ,,weapons ,,ammunition#ahj1hfgahj1hfgjba;,,combat ,,support ,,munitions#ab1icfab1icfjbb;,,ammo ,,modernization#ah1dfgah1dfgjbc;,,artill ery ,,munitions#adg1dgcadg1dgcjbd;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#ae1hiaae1hia ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,navy ,,and ,,marine ,,corps#a1ace1jcja1abg1dcj,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navyfleet ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,ships#jja;,,columbia ,,class ,,submarine#c1ibh1hbhc1ibh1hbhjjb;,,colu mbia ,,class ,,submarine ,,ap#e1jfe1gffe1jfe1gff,,other ,,warships#jje;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program#a1jdf1gjja1jdf1gjjjjf;,,carrie r ,,replacement ,,program ,,ap#fab1jchfab1jchjjg;,,cvn-#haa1fbb1ic ea1fbb1icejjh,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#haf1gjea1haf1gje ,funding shortfall#a1jjj1jjjjji,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine ,,ap#c1abf1hafc1abf1hafjaj;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls#a1ggi1jaaa1ggi1jaajab;,,ddg #ajjjeb1ceheb1cehjac;,,ddg-#eaaj1ggceaj1 ggc ,one additional ship#ejj1jjj;,,auxiliaries1 ,,craft ,,and ,,prior ,,yr ,,program ,,cost#jca,,tao ,,fleet ,,oiler#h1cdfh1cdfjda,,outfitting#hfc1hd ffac1hdf ,program decrease-#bej1jjjjdc,,service ,,craft#cd1fjbcd1fjbjdd;,,auxiliary ,,personnel ,,lighter#ej1jjj ,program increase#ej1jjjjdh;,,auxiliary ,,vessels 7,,used ,,sealift7#de1jjjba1jjj ,program decrease-#bd1jjjjdh;,,aexpeditionary ,,medical ,,ship#bej1jjj ,afloat medical capability#bej1jjjjdi;,,completion ,,of ,,py ,,shipbuilding ,,programs#a1bad1bieifd1bie ,program decrease-#bej1jjjcd,,tagos ,,surtass ,,ships#fab1bjefab1bje ,,total ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy#bj1hdj1bbdbb1aaf1bbd,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navyship ,,propulsion ,,equipment#jja,,surface ,,power ,,equipment#i1ighi1igh;,,generators#jjb, ,surface ,,combatant ,,hm,e#fb1jjdfb1jjd,,navigation ,,equipment#jjc,,other ,,navigation ,,equipment#if1ideif1ide,,other ,,shipboard ,,equipment#jjd,,sub ,,periscope1 ,,imaging ,,and ,,supt ,,equip ,,prog#ace1hfcace1hfcjje;,,ddg ,,mod#fhf1ghgfhf1ghgjjf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#cf1dhhcf1dhhjjg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1dagb1dagjjh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#hf1hhdef1hhd ,program decrease-#cj1jjjjji,,lcc #ai_/bj ,,extended ,,service ,,life ,,program#ai1bgfai1bgfjaj,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#bb1dggbb1dggjaa,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#chc1jfbchc1jfbjab,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#eb1jcieb1jcijac,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#b1eeab1eeajad,,submarine ,,batteries#bh1afibh1afijae,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#aja1jdbgf1jdb ,program decrease-#be1jjjjaf;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#aae1bfgaae1bfgjag,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#ch1jcich1jcijai;,,dssp ,,equipment#e1hdie1hdijbb,,underwater ,,eod ,,equipment#bb1ceebb1ceejbc;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#aa1fia-cji ,program decrease-#ab1jjjjbd;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#b1fjgb1fjg,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment#jbf,,ship ,,maintenance1 ,,repair ,,and ,,modernization#b1cib1fbjb1cib1fbjjbh,,r eactor ,,components#cii1fjccii1fjc,,ocean ,,engineering#jbi;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#g1hdbg1hdb,,small ,,boats#jca,,standard ,,boats#ea1edf-ad1ded ,additional #dj-;foot patrol boats#i1jjj ,program decrease-#ej1jjj ,small ,boats reconciliation adjustment-#be1jjj,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment#jcb,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#bjh1iihbjh1iih,,other ,,ship ,,support#jcc,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#ch1hhjch1hhjjcd,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#ia1cgbia1cgbjcf,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#c1gijc1gijjcg,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#bjc1ddbaje1ddb ,program decrease-#ih1jjjjch,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#ed1hedfi1hed ,torpedo ,tube ,launch and ,recovery ,capable ,autonomous ,undersea ,vehicles#ae1jjj,,logistic ,,support#jdj,,lsd ,,midlife ,,modernization#d1jgid1jgi,,ship ,,sonars#jdc;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#add1dbeaed1dbe ,outpost ,uncrewed ,surveillance ,system ,increase#aj1jjjjdd,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#dih1eigdih1eig;,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment#jdf,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#ef1dhbef1dhbjdg,,sstd#ad1iaead1 iaejdh;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#ceb1cabceb1cabjdi,,surtass#ca1a fica1afi;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment#jej;,,an_/,,slq-#cbdfa1chjbf a1chj ,program decrease-#bjj1jjj,,reconnaissance ,,equipment#jea,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#cgi1ijhcei1ijh ,program decrease-#bj1jjjjeb,,maritime ,,battlespace ,,awareness#ac1jjhac1jjh,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment#jec;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#bf1fdhbf1fdhjed,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#g1igbg1igbjee;,,atdls#eh1gcieh 1gcijef,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#c1dhic1dhijeg,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#af1dbfaf1dbfjei,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#de1gjade1gjajfj;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#cjdcjd;,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment#jfb;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#ig1bfbhg1bfb ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjfc;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#gb1ajdgb1ajdjfd;,,id ,,systems#eb1agaeb1agajfe;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#e1ajee1ajejff,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#fj1jehdj1jeh ,program decrease-#bj1jjj,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment#jfh,,tactical_/,,mobile ,c#d;,i ,,systems#fd1ijafd1ijajfi;,,intelligence ,,surveillance ,,and ,,reconnaissance 7,,isr7#ab1aabab1aabjgj;,,canes#ecd1cbde cd1cbdjga,,radiac#ca1bhica1bhijgb;,,cane s-,,intell#df1bhadf1bhajgc;,,gpete#cc1ci ecc1ciejgd,,masf#ac1bjeac1bjejge;,,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test ,,facility#aa1dicaa1dicjgf;,,emi ,,control ,,instrumentation#c1fhgc1fhgjgh;,,in-,,s ervice ,,radars ,,and ,,sensors#bdi1fefbbi1fef ,program decrease-#bj1jjj,,shipboard ,,communications#jgi;,,battle ,,force ,,tactical ,,network#ajf1ehcajf1ehcjhj,,shipboard ,,tactical ,,communications#bj1ijjbj1ijjjha,,ship ,,communications ,,automation#afb1jgeajb1jge ,program decrease-#fj1jjjjhb;,,communications ,,items ,,under #e,m#aa1achaa1ach,,submarine ,,communications#jhc,,submarine ,,broadcast ,,support#aac1aaeaac1aaejhd,,submarine ,,communication ,,equipment#hd1ehdfd1ehd ,program decrease-#bj1jjj,,satellite ,,communications#jhe,,satellite ,,communications ,,systems#fb1idcfb1idcjhf,,navy ,,multiband ,,terminal 7,,nmt7#fc1dccfc1dccjhg,,mobile ,,advanced ,,ehf ,,terminal 7,,mat7#bbj1decagj1dec ,program decrease-#ej1jjj,,shore ,,communications#jhh;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#c1chic1chi;,,cryptographic ,,equipment#jhi;,,info ,,systems ,,security ,,program 7,,issp7#aia1bciaia1bcijij,,mio ,,intel ,,exploitation ,,team#a1abba1abb;,,cryptologic ,,equipment#jia;,,cryptologic ,,communications ,,equip#g1hdag1hda,,other ,,electronic ,,support#aji;,,coast ,,guard ,,equipment#fa1eabfa1eab,,sonobuoys#aab, ,sonobuoys--,,all ,,types#bdi1ijhbdi1ijh;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#aac,,minotaur#e1aiae1aiaaad, ,weapons ,,range ,,support ,,equipment#abc1dceabc1dceaae;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#ia1bhdia1bhdaaf;,,advanced ,,arresting ,,gear 7,,aag7#d1dhdd1dhdaag;,,electromagnetic ,,aircraft ,,launch ,,system 7,,emals#af1bidaf1bidaah,,meteorological ,,equipment#ac1hjfac1hjfaai;,,airborne ,,mcm#i1fdci1fdcaba;,,aviation ,,support ,,equipment#aaa1ccdaaa1ccdabb,,umcs-,,un man ,,carrier ,,aviation7,,uca7,,mission ,,cntrl#ahi1eecahi1eec,,ship ,,gun ,,system ,,equipment#abe,,ship ,,gun ,,systems ,,equipment#g1cehg1ceh,,ship ,,missile ,,systems ,,equipment#abf;,,harpoon ,,support ,,equipment#bjibjiabg,,ship ,,missile ,,support ,,equipment#dee1hbbchj1hbb ,program decrease-#ge1jjjabh,,tomahawk ,,support ,,equipment#ajg1gjiajg1gji;,,fbm ,,support ,,equipment#abi;,,cps ,,support ,,equipment#fg1bfdfg1bfdacj,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#dia1agicia1agi ,program decrease-#ajj1jjj;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#aca,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#ajb1iedajb1iedacb;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#be1gbabe1gba,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment#acc;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#bd1hbbbd1hbbacd;,,directed ,,energy ,,systems#b1igfb1igface;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#c1fcec1fce,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance#acf;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#ai1abiai1abiacg,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#gg1hhigg1hhiach,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#ahf1jheahf1jhe;,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment#ada,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#c1hbec1hbeadb;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#e1dhie1dhiadc;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#ajb1eibib1eib ,program decrease-#aj1jjjadd;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#bg1fgebg1fgeade,,tactical ,,vehicles#cg1bfbcg1bfbadf;,,amphibious ,,equipment#ch1jgcac1jgc ,program decrease-#be1jjjadg,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#d1jjid1jjiadh;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#abg1jhfabg1jhfadi,,physical ,,security ,,vehicles#a1biga1big,,supply ,,support ,,equipment#aea,,supply ,,equipment#ch1hchch1hchaeb;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#f1bjcf1bjcaec,,special ,,purpose ,,supply ,,systems#fdc1fahfdc1fah,,training ,,devices#aee,,training ,,support ,,equipment#c1dhjc1dhjaef,,training ,,and ,,education ,,equipment#ge1jdhge1jdh;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#aeg;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#cd1bdicd1bdiaeh,,medical ,,support ,,equipment#ab1befab1befafj,,naval ,,mip ,,support ,,equipment#h1hajh1hajafa,,operating ,,forces ,,support ,,equipment#af1efgaf1efgafb;,c#d;,,isr ,,equipment#cf1idecf1ideafc;,,environmen tal ,,support ,,equipment#db1hfjdb1hfjafd,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#aff1egghc1egg ,program decrease-#hc1jjjafe;,,enterprise ,,information ,,technology#db1cfcdb1cfc,,other#agj,,ne xt ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,service#ahe1geeace1gee ,program decrease-#ej1jjjaga;,,cyberspace ,,activities#e1ddfe1ddf;,,classified ,,programs#aga;,,aclassified ,,programs#da1iiada1iia,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#agf,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ehe1hfedge1hfe ,reconciliation adjustment-#aaj1jjj ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#ad1efi1ebdac1eaj1ebd,,procurement 1 ,,marine ,,corpstracked ,,combat ,,vehicles#jja;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#babajjb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicles#gij1ghigij1ghijjc,,lav ,,pip#gfdgfd;,,artillery ,,and ,,other ,,weapons#jjdaee,,mm ,,lightweight ,,towed ,,howitzer#ccjje;,,artillery ,,weapons ,,system#bba1higbba1higjjf,,weapons ,,and ,,combat ,,vehicles ,,under #e ,,million#ac1djaac1dja;,,guided ,,missiles#jaa,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#adc1gaaadc1gaajab,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7 ,,ap#bj1icjbj1icjjac;,,ground ,,based ,,air ,,defense#fbj1bbjfbj1bbjjad;,,anti-,,arm or ,,missile-,,javelin#cb1egfcb1egfjae;,,fa mily ,,anti-,,armor ,,weapon ,,systems 7,,foaaws7#ajgajgjaf;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,tow#b1agcb1agcjag;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#fa1dijfa1dij;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,systems#jba;,,common ,,aviation ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,c#fh1ehifh1ehi,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment#jbb,,repair ,,and ,,test ,,equipment#fa1bfdfa1bfd,,other ,,support 7,,tel7#jbc,,modification ,,kits#a1ajha1ajh;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,non-,,tel7#jbd;,,items ,,under #e ,,million 7,,comm ,,elec7#bjb1fgiaib1fgi ,program decrease-#aj1jjjjbe;,,air ,,operations ,c#b ,,systems#ae1ghdae1ghd,,radar ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7#jbg;,,ground_/,,air ,,task ,,oriented ,,radar 7,g_/,,ator7#gi1edbgi1edb;,,intell_/,,co mm ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7#jbi;,,electro ,,magnetic ,,spectrum ,,operations 7,,emso7#ce1cifce1cifjcj;,,gcss-,,mc#c1c jcc1cjcjca;,,fire ,,support ,,system#aaf1cjdajj1cjd ,program decrease-#af1jjjjcb;,,intelligence ,,support ,,equipment#fg1fijfg1fijjcd,,unmanned ,,air ,,systems 7,,intel7#ad1iiagd1iia ,program increase#fj1jjjjce;,,dcgs-,,mc#db1idfdb1 idfjcf,,uas ,,payloads#ab1bcbab1bcb,,other ,,support 7,,non-,,tel7#jdj,,marine ,,corps ,,enterprise ,,network 7,,mcen7#bje1gajbje1gajjda;,,common ,,computer ,,resources#ba1jfdba1jfdjdb;,,command ,,post ,,systems#ej1ediej1edijdc,,radio ,,systems#bji1dddbja1ddd ,program decrease-#h1jjjjdd;,,comm ,,switching ,,control ,,systems#ajj1gabie1gab ,program decrease-#e1jjjjde;,,comm ,,elec ,,infrastructure ,,support#af1afcaf1afcjdf;,,cyberspace ,,activities#ad1edaad1eda;,,classified ,,programs#jdh;,,aclassified ,,programs#b1adeb1ade;,,administrative ,,vehicles#jea;,,commercial ,,cargo ,,vehicles#bd1fiibd1fii,,tactical ,,vehicles#jeb,,motor ,,transport ,,modifications#af1dgbaf1dgbjec;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#ha1hicha1hic;,,engineer ,,and ,,other ,,equipment#jeh,,tactical ,,fuel ,,systems#cc1faacc1faajei,,power ,,equipment ,,assorted#bd1eehbd1eehjfj;,,amphibious ,,support ,,equipment#i1jdii1jdijfa;,,eod ,,systems#ba1jfiba1jfi,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment#jfb,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#eb1cideb1cid;,,general ,,property#jfc;,,field ,,medical ,,equipment#eh1gfheh1gfhjfd,,training ,,devices#fc1accfc1accjfe;,,family ,,of ,,construction ,,equipment#cc1fddcc1fddjff,,ultra-,,lig ht ,,tactical ,,vehicle 7,,ultv7#g1hcfg1hcf,,other ,,support#jfg;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#ce1ibjce1ibj,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#jgj,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#dj1hbhdj1hbh ,,total ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps#c1ged1aabc1gge1aab;,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,forcestrategic ,,offensive#jja;,b-#ba ,,raider#b1eij1aafb1eij1aafjjb;,b-#ba ,,raider ,,ap#hfb1jjjhfb1jjj,,tactical ,,forces#jjc;,f-#cec1eee1ejcc1eee1ejcjjd ;,f-#ce ,,ap#eca1bdaeca1bdajji;,,joint ,,simulation 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