#aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,december #aj1 #bjbe ,,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,senate 7,s4 #ajga7 entitled ,an ,act to require the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs to disinter the remains of ,fernando ,v4 ,cota from ,fort ,sam ,houston ,national ,cemetery1 ,texas1 and for other purposes4 1 do pass with the following ,strike out all after the enacting clause and insert3 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 #b4 ,organization of ,act into divisions2 table of contents 7a7 ,divisions ,this ,act is organized into #h divisions as follows3 7#a7 ,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,authorizations4 7#b7 ,division ,b--,military ,construction ,authorizations4 7#c7 ,division ,c--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations4 7#d7 ,division ,d--,funding ,tables4 7#e7 ,division ,e--,department of ,state ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 7#f7 ,division ,f--,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 7#g7 ,division ,g--,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe4 7#h7 ,division ,h--,other ,matters4 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 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act4 ,sec4 #e4 ,joint explanatory statement4 ,division ,a--,department of ,defense ,authorizations ,title ,i--,procurement ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,army ,programs ,sec4 #aaa4 ,strategy for ,army tactical wheeled vehicle program4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,,uh-#fj ,blackhawk aircraft4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,authorization to initiate early production of future long-range assault aircraft4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,next ,generation ,command and ,control portfolio of capabilities of the ,army4 ,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs ,sec4 #aba4 ,modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the ,navy ,reserve4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,modification to limitations on ,navy medium and large unmanned surface vessels4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,recapitalization of ,navy waterborne security barriers2 modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,contract authority for ,ford-class aircraft carrier program4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,contract authority for ,columbia-class submarine program4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,authority for advance procurement of certain components to support continuous production of ,virginia-class submarines4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,procurement authorities for ,medium ,landing ,ships4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,yard1 ,repair1 ,berthing1 and ,messing ,barges4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,vessel construction managers for the construction of certain ,navy vessels4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,limitation on construction of ,modular ,attack ,surface ,craft4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,tagos ship program4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts in ,navy budget justification materials4 ,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs ,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of minimum inventory requirements for air refueling tanker aircraft4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,modification of prohibition on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft4 ,sec4 #add4 ,modification to annual report on ,air ,force tactical fighter aircraft force structure4 ,sec4 #ade4 ,extension of requirements relating to ,c-#acj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adf4 ,extension of prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons4 ,sec4 #adg4 ,modification to minimum inventory requirement for ,a-#aj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adh4 ,preservation of retired ,,kc-#aj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adi4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft4 ,sec4 #aej4 ,b-#ba bomber aircraft program accountability matrices4 ,sec4 #aea4 ,bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,requirement for an intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance roadmap for the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,report on the ,f-#dg advanced fighter aircraft program4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending report on acquisition strategy for ,airborne ,command ,post ,capability4 ,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters ,sec4 #afa4 ,requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,amendments to prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and ranging4 ,sec4 #afc4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination or production line shutdown for ,e-#g;,a ,wedgetail aircraft4 ,sec4 #afd4 ,limitation on procurement of ,,kc-#df aircraft pending certification on correction of deficiencies4 ,sec4 #afe4 ,plan for open mission systems of ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,sec4 #aff4 ,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 ,program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,modification to authority for acquisition1 construction1 or furnishing of test facilities and equipment4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,modification of requirement for ,department of ,defense policies for management and certification of ,link #af military tactical data link network4 ,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 ,alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation oversight4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,application of software innovation to modernize test and evaluation infrastructure4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,review and alignment of standards1 guidance1 and policies relating to digital engineering4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,catalyst ,pathfinder ,program4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,modifications to defense research capacity building program4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institute4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and long-range weapons4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,western regional range complex demonstration4 ,sec4 #bbh4 ,demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance weapon system platforms4 ,sec4 #bbi4 ,pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft4 ,sec4 #bcj4 ,prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations4 ,sec4 #bca4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for realignment of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation functions of ,joint conventional armaments and ammunition4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,limitation on use of funds for certain ,navy software4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering pending report on study results4 ,subtitle ,c--,biotechnology ,matters ,sec4 #bda4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,biotechnology ,management ,office4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,bioindustrial commercialization program4 ,sec4 #bdd4 ,biotechnology supply chain resiliency program4 ,sec4 #bde4 ,biological data for artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #bdf4 ,department of ,defense biotechnology strategy4 ,sec4 #bdg4 ,ethical and responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bdh4 ,establishing biobased product merit guidance4 ,subtitle ,d--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #bea4 ,modification of energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy of ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4 ,sec4 #beb4 ,extension of period for annual reports on critical technology areas supportive of the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 ,sec4 #bec4 ,quarterly briefings on research1 development1 test1 and evaluation laboratories and facilities4 ,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment ,sec4 #caa4 ,inclusion of information about ,,pfas investigation and remediation in annual report on defense environmental programs4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,modification of availability and use of energy cost savings4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,requirement to support ,national ,guard training on wildfire prevention and response4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,modification of requirements relating to replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of personal protective equipment for firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from ,department of ,defense activities4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,responsibilities of executive agent for installation and operational nuclear energy4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,establishment of ,advanced ,nuclear ,transition ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,department of ,air ,force program of record for commercial weather data4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,pilot program on ,navy installation nuclear energy4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in ,guam4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,subtitle ,c--,logistics and ,sustainment ,sec4 #cca4 ,modification of readiness report to include summary count of certain mishaps4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,authority to provide supplies incidental to support and services for eligible non-,department of ,defense organizations4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,designation of senior officials responsible for integration of global contested logistics posture management4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of firefighting or security-guard functions4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal property matters4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels4 ,sec4 #cch4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cci4 ,modification of report on improved oversight for implementation of ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #cdj4 ,extension and modification of semiannual briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleet4 ,sec4 #cda4 ,maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,joint ,strike ,fighter sustainment4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational exercises4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness rates4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance4 ,sec4 #cdf4 ,oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation logistics for household goods4 ,sec4 #cdg4 ,integration of commercially available artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics operations4 ,sec4 #cdh4 ,pilot program on ,army depot and arsenal workload sustainment4 ,sec4 #cdi4 ,limitation on use of funds to establish or expand ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command4 ,sec4 #cej4 ,pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance4 ,sec4 #cea4 ,modernization of the organic industrial base of the ,army4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters ,relating to ,munitions ,sec4 #cfa4 ,reporting requirements for ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirements and ,out-,year inventory numbers4 ,sec4 #cfb4 ,inclusion of air and missile defense in ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement and ,out-,year inventory numbers4 ,sec4 #cfc4 ,reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cfd4 ,report on critical munitions required for simultaneous conflicts4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #cga4 ,adjustment and diversification assistance for ,state and local governments affected by depot reductions4 ,sec4 #cgb4 ,authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries4 ,sec4 #cgc4 ,manned rotary wing aircraft safety4 ,sec4 #cgd4 ,establishment of ,army museum system4 ,sec4 #cge4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system4 ,sec4 #cgf4 ,establishment of ,air ,force and ,space ,force ,museum ,system4 ,sec4 #cgg4 ,transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air carriers4 ,sec4 #cgh4 ,minimum standards for military working dog kennels and facilities4 ,sec4 #cgi4 ,restroom access at military installations for certain transportation service providers4 ,sec4 #chj4 ,use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cha4 ,pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #chb4 ,initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in ,guam4 ,sec4 #chc4 ,reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the ,armed ,forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #chd4 ,limitation on transformation by the ,army of primary helicopter training program at ,fort ,rucker1 ,alabama4 ,title ,,iv--,military ,personnel ,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces ,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,forces ,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74 ,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,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 ,space ,force general officer management4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,redistribution of general officers on active duty from the ,air ,force to the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,notification of removal of officers from selection board reports and promotion lists4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,chaplains3 career flexibility2 detail as students at schools for education required for appointment4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades ,o-#g and ,o-#h4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,notice of removal of ,judge ,advocates ,general4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,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 #ejh4 ,establishment of blast safety officer positions4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management ,sec4 #eaa4 ,active and inactive transfers of officers of the ,army ,national ,guard and ,air ,force ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,national ,guard3 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty in response to a ,state disaster4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of ,national ,guard to perform homeland defense activities4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,report on ,national ,guard sexual assault prevention and response training4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,study and report on members of the reserve components3 consideration of amount of time of service in activation2 authority to waive limitation on release from active duty4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records ,sec4 #eba4 ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record3 codification2 expansion4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,women's initiative teams4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,honorary promotions on the initiative of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,enhanced efficiency and service discretion for ,disability ,evaluation ,system reviews4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,requirement of equal opportunity1 racial neutrality1 and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent change of station4 ,subtitle ,d--,recruitment and ,accession ,sec4 #eca4 ,recruiter access to secondary schools4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,alternative service in areas of national interest by individuals denied enlistment4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,medical accession standards for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose score on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test is below a prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory course4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,selective ,service ,system3 automatic registration4 ,subtitle ,e--,member ,training ,sec4 #eda4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor qualifications4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,repeal of annual certifications related to the ,ready1 ,relevant ,learning initiative of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,mandatory training on government ethics and national security law4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,temporary authority to provide bonuses to ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructors4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for performance training and proficiency assessment4 ,sec4 #edh4 ,limitation on authority to reorganize the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps of the ,army4 ,sec4 #edi4 ,accreditation of ,national ,guard ,marksmanship ,training ,center4 ,subtitle ,f--,member ,education ,sec4 #eea4 ,modification to maximum years of service for eligibility detail as a student at a law school4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,inclusion of ,space ,force education programs in definitions regarding professional military education4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,asynchronous instruction in distance education option for professional military education4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies4 ,sec4 #eee4 ,military service academy nominations4 ,sec4 #eef4 ,modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and midshipmen4 ,sec4 #eeg4 ,modification to the designation of ,members of the ,house of ,representatives to the ,boards of ,visitors of ,service ,academies4 ,sec4 #eeh4 ,director of ,admissions of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 ,sec4 #eei4 ,detail of members of the ,space ,force as instructors at ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4 ,sec4 #eei;,a4 ,prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls4 ,sec4 #eei;,b4 ,organization of ,army ,war ,college4 ,subtitle ,g--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters ,sec4 #efa4 ,qualifications for judge advocates4 ,sec4 #efb4 ,ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders4 ,sec4 #efc4 ,analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #efd4 ,revision to sexual assault prevention and response training guidance4 ,sec4 #efe4 ,notification of military sex offenders at military installations4 ,sec4 #eff4 ,analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #efg4 ,analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive article for child pornography-related offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,subtitle ,h--,career ,transition ,sec4 #ega4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 amendments2 pilot program2 reports4 ,sec4 #egb4 ,amendments to pathways for counseling in ,transition ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,improvements to information-sharing to support individuals retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces4 ,subtitle ,i--,family ,programs1 ,child ,care1 and ,dependent ,education ,sec4 #eha4 ,notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a military child development center4 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,enrollment of children of certain ,american ,red ,cross employees in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,ensuring access to ,,dodea schools for certain members of the reserve components4 ,sec4 #ehd4 ,authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of ,defense ,dependent ,schools4 ,sec4 #ehe4 ,restrictions on certain actions relating to ,,dodea schools and military child development centers4 ,sec4 #ehf4 ,extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4 ,sec4 #ehg4 ,military ,one,source3 information regarding maternal health care4 ,sec4 #ehh4 ,assistance for deployment-related support of members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond the ,yellow ,ribbon ,reintegration ,program4 ,sec4 #ehi4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4 ,sec4 #ehi;,a4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs4 ,sec4 #ehi;,b4 ,regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools4 ,sec4 #ehi,v4 ,management of special education in schools operated by ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,sec4 #ehi;,d4 ,pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas4 ,subtitle ,j--,decorations and ,awards1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #eia4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for acts of valor during the ,korean ,war4 ,sec4 #eib4 ,authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-service cross to ,isaac ,ike ,camacho for acts of valor in ,vietnam4 ,sec4 #eic4 ,compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements4 ,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 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement and early discharges4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,extension of temporary early retirement authority4 ,subtitle ,b--,bonus1 ,incentive1 and ,separation ,pays ,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and benefits4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of reserve components4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas4 ,subtitle ,c--,allowances ,sec4 #fba4 ,modifications to calculation of basic allowance for subsistence for enlisted members4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,family separation allowance3 increase4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,extending certain travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,improvements to basic allowance for housing4 ,subtitle ,d--,leave ,sec4 #fca4 ,improved parental leave for members of the armed forces4 ,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 ,defense commissary system and exchange system3 patronage2 privatization4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,benefits1 ,administrative ,matters1 ,reports1 and ,briefings ,sec4 #ffa4 ,inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements4 ,sec4 #ffb4 ,provision of information regarding relocation assistance programs for members receiving orders for a change of permanent station4 ,sec4 #ffc4 ,expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on military installations4 ,sec4 #ffd4 ,military compensation educational campaign4 ,sec4 #ffe4 ,designation of ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll as remote and isolated military installation4 ,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,benefits ,sec4 #gja4 ,reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise ineligible individuals4 ,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration ,sec4 #gaa4 ,codification of position of ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,military-civilian medical surge program4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,modification of limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strength4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gae4 ,military medical cooperation arrangements among ,five ,eyes countries4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner countries4 ,sec4 #gag4 ,plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gah4 ,plan and report by ,defense ,health ,agency relating to chiropractic clinics at military installations4 ,sec4 #gai4 ,strategic infectious disease medical research plan4 ,sec4 #gbj4 ,review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of ,department of ,defense4 ,subtitle ,c--,studies1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #gca4 ,improvement of availability of care for veterans from facilities and providers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs4 ,sec4 #gcc4 ,pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gcd4 ,pilot program to assist certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating to cancer4 ,sec4 #gce4 ,study on accreditation of military dental treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gcf4 ,study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel4 ,sec4 #gcg4 ,study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations4 ,title ,,viii--,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management ,sec4 #hja4 ,assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,changes to certain documents4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,pilot program for financing for covered activities4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and certain munitions4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,addressing insufficiencies in technical data4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations ,sec4 #haa4 ,repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition process4 ,sec4 #hab4 ,modifications to current defense acquisition requirements4 ,sec4 #hac4 ,modification to award amount for program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies4 ,sec4 #had4 ,additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual actions4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,amendment to procurement of services data analysis and requirements validation4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,modification of program and processes relating to foreign acquisition4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,review of ,department of ,defense ,instruction relating to conventional ammunition management4 ,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,workforce ,development ,sec4 #hba4 ,improvements to public-private talent exchange4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,modifications to requirements for the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4 ,sec4 #hbc4 ,hiring authorities for ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #hbd4 ,increasing competition in defense contracting4 ,sec4 #hbe4 ,report on strengthening the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4 ,sec4 #hbf4 ,restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforce4 ,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to ,supply ,chains and ,domestic ,sourcing ,sec4 #hca4 ,applicability of ,berry ,amendment to procurement of certain seafood4 ,sec4 #hcb4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification4 ,sec4 #hcc4 ,interim national security waivers for supply chain illumination efforts4 ,sec4 #hcd4 ,strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from certain nations4 ,sec4 #hce4 ,strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from certain nations4 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing requirements for covered products4 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,acceleration of qualification of compliant sources4 ,sec4 #hch4 ,assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the ,department of ,defense dependent on foreign materials or components4 ,subtitle ,e--,prohibitions and ,limitations on ,procurement ,sec4 #hda4 ,requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers4 ,sec4 #hdb4 ,prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain foreign sources4 ,sec4 #hdc4 ,application of national security waiver for strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials4 ,sec4 #hdd4 ,prohibition of procurement of molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered material4 ,sec4 #hde4 ,modifications to certain procurements from certain ,chinese entities4 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that have fossil fuel operations with the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or the ,russian energy sector4 ,sec4 #hdg4 ,prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from foreign entities of concern4 ,sec4 #hdh4 ,clarification of procurement prohibition related to acquisition of materials mined1 refined1 and separated in certain countries4 ,sec4 #hdi4 ,prohibition on procurement related to certain additive manufacturing machines4 ,sec4 #hej4 ,phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china4 ,sec4 #hea4 ,prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers4 ,subtitle ,f--,industrial ,base ,matters ,sec4 #hfa4 ,amendments to the procurement technical assistance program4 ,sec4 #hfb4 ,repeal of limitations on certain ,department of ,defense ,executive ,agent authority4 ,sec4 #hfc4 ,special ,operations ,command ,urgent ,innovative ,technologies and ,capabilities ,initiative4 ,sec4 #hfd4 ,united ,states-,israel ,defense ,industrial ,base ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #hfe4 ,improving the domestic textile and industrial base4 ,sec4 #hff4 ,cybersecurity regulatory harmonization4 ,sec4 #hfg4 ,modifications to defense industrial base fund4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hga4 ,modification to demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment4 ,sec4 #hgb4 ,contested logistics exercise requirement4 ,sec4 #hgc4 ,combatant command experimentation authority4 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,annual report on contract cancellations and terminations4 ,sec4 #hge4 ,ability to withhold contract payments during period of pendancy of a bid protest4 ,sec4 #hgf4 ,indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks4 ,sec4 #hgg4 ,enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-generation wireless technology4 ,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 ,directive authority for matters for which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering has responsibility4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international ,armaments ,cooperation4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,modification to authorities of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 ,sec4 #ije4 ,modification of covered technology categories for ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,additional authorities for ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,defense ,science ,board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solution and software delivery4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters ,sec4 #iaa4 ,removal of members of ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and combatant commanders4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,authority to establish regional outreach centers for the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 ,sec4 #iad4 ,small-,,uas ,industrial ,base ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #iae4 ,temporary prohibition on disestablishment of ,navy ,expeditionary ,combat ,command ,pacific4 ,sec4 #iaf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for modification or consolidation of geographic combatant commands4 ,sec4 #iag4 ,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 ,title ,x--,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters ,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,consolidation of reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense financial improvement and audit remediation plan4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,concurrent reporting date for annual update to ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan and ,department of ,defense annual financial statements4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirements4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,extension of audit requirement for ,department of ,defense components4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aai-ba4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf4 ,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities ,sec4 #ajaj4 ,support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime4 ,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,definition of short-term work for purposes of ,navy construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,navy ,senior ,technical ,authority4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,overhaul1 repair1 and maintenance of vessels in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for ,navy amphibious ship maintenance4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,metrics for basic and functional design for ship construction4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for destroyer maintenance4 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission oceanographic research vessels of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,strategy for ,navy investment in and support for the maritime industrial base4 ,sec4 #ajbj4 ,exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical authority requirements4 ,sec4 #ajba4 ,pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies and capabilities4 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund4 ,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism ,sec4 #ajca4 ,extension of authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism 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 ,e--,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 ,senior leaders of the ,department of ,defense and other specified persons3 authority to provide protection4 ,sec4 #ajdc4 ,modification of requirements relating to support of civil authorities by ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ajdd4 ,authority of ,secretary of ,defense to enter into contracts to provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #ajde4 ,limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program4 ,sec4 #ajdf4 ,limitation on retirement of ,gray ,eagle unmanned aircraft systems4 ,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 ,limitation on use of funds for deactivation of ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades4 ,sec4 #ajej4 ,prohibition on use of live animals in ,department of ,defense live fire trauma training4 ,sec4 #ajea4 ,prohibition on destruction or scrapping of ,world ,war ,,ii-era aircraft4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajec4 ,congressional notification of support for immigration enforcement operations4 ,subtitle ,f--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,notification of waivers under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji4 ,sec4 #ajfb4 ,modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain surplus firearms1 ammunition1 and parts4 ,sec4 #ajfc4 ,extension of mobility capability requirements study4 ,sec4 #ajfd4 ,extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the ,southwest border4 ,sec4 #ajfe4 ,extension of biennial assessments of ,air ,force ,test ,center4 ,sec4 #ajff4 ,reports on installation of certain collision avoidance systems in military rotary-wing aircraft4 ,sec4 #ajfg4 ,cybersecurity and resilience annex in ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network assessments4 ,sec4 #ajfh4 ,,gao review and report on biological weapons experiments on and in relation to ticks1 tick-borne disease4 ,sec4 #ajfi4 ,briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and development of existing ,arctic infrastructure4 ,sec4 #ajgj4 ,semiannual report on ,department of ,defense operations at the southern land border4 ,sec4 #ajga4 ,assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs for secure facilities and networks at universities4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #ajha4 ,extension of the ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,federal agency support for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajhc4 ,provision of contract authority to ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajhd4 ,reauthorization of ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnership4 ,sec4 #ajhe4 ,,aukus ,improvement ,act of #bjbe4 ,sec4 #ajhf4 ,framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign disclosure policies4 ,sec4 #ajhg4 ,procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 ,sec4 #ajhh4 ,pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to improve ,air ,force counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities for base defense4 ,sec4 #ajhi4 ,pilot program and other requirements for accelerating protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #ajij4 ,process for complaints and investigations of transportation service providers and transportation officers4 ,sec4 #ajia4 ,declassification of certain records relating to ,tower #bb attack4 ,sec4 #ajib4 ,updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 ,sec4 #ajic4 ,critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise4 ,sec4 #ajid4 ,irregular ,warfare ,exercise ,laboratory4 ,sec4 #ajie4 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 ,title ,,xi--,civilian ,personnel ,sec4 #aaja4 ,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 #aajb4 ,living quarter allowance for ,department of ,defense civilian employees with permanent duty station in ,guam4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,modification of temporary authority to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions in the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of maritime vessels operated by or for the ,united ,states4 ,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 ,modifications to total force management requirements4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes of direct hire authority4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,payment of retention bonuses to ,,dod civilian employees in ,guam4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,amendments to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,educational travel authority for dependents of certain employees4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,cyber workforce recruitment and retention4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,public shipyard apprentice program4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,personnel management4 ,title ,,xii--,matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training ,sec4 #abja4 ,modification of authorities4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,modification of payment of costs for ,regional ,centers for ,security ,studies4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification to ,irregular ,warfare ,center and ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,modification of authority for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,state partnership program selection analysis4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,enhancement of international biodefense capacity4 ,subtitle ,b--,foreign military sales and related processes ,sec4 #abaa4 ,improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforce4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,modifications to foreign military sales processes4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,periodic review of ,,fms-only list4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,assessment and establishment of office to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partners4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,guidance for coordination of international arms transfers4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to the ,middle ,east ,sec4 #abba4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of annual report on military power of ,iran4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4 ,sec4 #abbd4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 ,sec4 #abbe4 ,counter-terrorism support4 ,sec4 #abbf4 ,enhancing security partnership with ,jordan and ,lebanon4 ,sec4 #abbg4 ,prohibition on funding to the ,badr ,organization4 ,sec4 #abbh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,iraqi security forces4 ,sec4 #abbi4 ,report on strategy for increasing membership in the ,comprehensive ,security ,integration and ,prosperity ,agreement4 ,sec4 #abbi;,a4 ,report on ,,isis detention facilities in ,syria4 ,sec4 #abbi;,b4 ,report on ,united ,states force posture and activities in ,syria4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to ,israel ,sec4 #abca4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation4 ,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting domains4 ,sec4 #abcc4 ,modification of certain temporary authorizations related to munitions replacement4 ,sec4 #abcd4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the ,united ,states and certain partner countries4 ,sec4 #abce4 ,report on ,united ,states-,israel military exercises4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to ,europe1 ,ukraine1 and the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #abda4 ,modification and extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #abdb4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdc4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,military intelligence support for ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abde4 ,report relating to allied and partner support to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdf4 ,allied contributions to ,united ,states force posture on ,,nato's eastern flank4 ,sec4 #abdg4 ,baltic ,security ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abdh4 ,modification of ,united ,states basing and training1 and exercises in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries4 ,sec4 #abdi4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture in ,europe4 ,sec4 #abej4 ,report on ,united ,states deterrence and defense posture in the ,european region4 ,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region ,sec4 #abea4 ,extension of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abeb4 ,extension of ,indo-,pacific extended deterrence education pilot program4 ,sec4 #abec4 ,partnership for ,indo-,pacific ,industrial ,resilience4 ,sec4 #abed4 ,strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the ,indo-,pacific4 ,sec4 #abee4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,subtitle ,g--,matters relating to ,asia ,sec4 #abfa4 ,extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia4 ,sec4 #abfb4 ,preventing circumvention by ,chinese military companies in third-party countries4 ,sec4 #abfc4 ,inclusion on list of ,chinese military companies of entities added to certain other lists4 ,sec4 #abfd4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abfe4 ,modification of ,taiwan security cooperation initiative4 ,sec4 #abff4 ,joint program with ,taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities4 ,sec4 #abfg4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4 ,sec4 #abfh4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture on the ,korean ,peninsula4 ,sec4 #abfi4 ,report on enhanced defense relations with the ,philippines4 ,sec4 #abgj4 ,modernizing the defense capabilities of the ,philippines4 ,subtitle ,h--,other matters ,sec4 #abga4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,sec4 #abgb4 ,repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded operations4 ,sec4 #abgc4 ,defending international security by restricting unacceptable partnerships and tactics4 ,sec4 #abgd4 ,report regarding joint training with ,mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations4 ,title ,,xiv--,other ,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,military ,programs ,sec4 #adja4 ,working capital funds4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,chemical agents and munitions destruction1 defense4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,drug interdiction and counter-drug activities1 defense-wide4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,defense ,inspector ,general4 ,sec4 #adje4 ,defense ,health ,program4 ,subtitle ,b--,national ,defense ,stockpile ,sec4 #adaa4 ,modifications to ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,recycling for critical minerals4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #adba4 ,extension of authorities for funding and management of joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois4 ,sec4 #adbb4 ,beginning balances of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,working ,capital ,fund for audit purposes4 ,sec4 #adbc4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,armed ,forces ,retirement ,home4 ,title ,,xv--,cyberspace-related ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,cyber ,operations ,sec4 #aeja4 ,planning1 programming1 and budget coordination for operations of cyber mission force4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,modification to reporting requirements for ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy4 ,sec4 #aejc4 ,framework for integration of information technology technical debt assessment into annual budget process4 ,sec4 #aejd4 ,department of ,defense ,data ,ontology ,governance ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #aeje4 ,future force employment concepts development tabletop exercises4 ,sec4 #aejf4 ,occupational resiliency of the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 ,sec4 #aejg4 ,prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation4 ,sec4 #aejh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aeji4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,combined ,joint ,all-,domain ,command and ,control initiative4 ,subtitle ,b--,cybersecurity ,sec4 #aeaa4 ,secure mobile phones for senior officials and personnel performing sensitive functions4 ,sec4 #aeab4 ,artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aeac4 ,physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for artificial intelligence systems4 ,sec4 #aead4 ,collaborative cybersecurity educational program4 ,sec4 #aeae4 ,incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into cybersecurity training4 ,subtitle ,c--,information ,technology and ,data ,management ,sec4 #aeba4 ,accountability of the ,authorization to ,operate processes4 ,sec4 #aebb4 ,annual report on ,department of ,defense unified datalink strategy4 ,subtitle ,d--,artificial ,intelligence ,sec4 #aeca4 ,modification of high-performance computing roadmap4 ,sec4 #aecb4 ,guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #aecc4 ,artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight4 ,sec4 #aecd4 ,digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #aece4 ,artificial ,intelligence ,futures ,steering ,committee4 ,subtitle ,e--,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #aeda4 ,modification to certification requirement regarding contracting for military recruiting4 ,sec4 #aedb4 ,amendment to annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain budget control responsibility to ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 ,sec4 #aedc4 ,study on reducing incentives for cyber attacks on defense critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #aedd4 ,integration of reserve component into cyber mission force4 ,sec4 #aede4 ,annual report on ,mission ,assurance ,coordination ,board activities4 ,sec4 #aedf4 ,limitation on the divestment1 consolidation1 and curtailment of certain electronic warfare test and evaluation activities4 ,title ,,xvi--,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities ,sec4 #afja4 ,acquisition career path in the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,noise mitigation regarding space launches4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of ,space ,development ,agency4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,rocket cargo test and demonstration4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,continuation of operation of ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,study on establishing a tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking program of record4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,spaceport of the ,future initiative and study on future space launch capacity4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,auxiliary payload for ,next ,generation ,polar ,overhead ,persistent ,infrared satellites4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at ,air ,force launch complexes4 ,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities ,sec4 #afba4 ,vendor support to clandestine activities4 ,sec4 #afbb4 ,sensitive activities of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #afbc4 ,codification of ,department of ,defense insider threat program4 ,sec4 #afbd4 ,provision by ,air ,force of meteorological services for intelligence community4 ,sec4 #afbe4 ,annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote sensing data4 ,sec4 #afbf4 ,review and evaluation of extension of inactive security clearances4 ,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,forces ,sec4 #afca4 ,adjustment to responsibilities of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4 ,sec4 #afcb4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afcc4 ,matters relating to the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile4 ,sec4 #afcd4 ,adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirement4 ,sec4 #afce4 ,organizational realignment with respect to ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs2 limitation on availability of certain funds4 ,sec4 #afcf4 ,matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afcg4 ,deep cleaning of launch control centers of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 ,sec4 #afch4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending notification of tasking authority delegation4 ,sec4 #afci4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afdj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps4 ,sec4 #afda4 ,strategy to sustain ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life margin4 ,sec4 #afdb4 ,matters relating to ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 ,subtitle ,d--,missile ,defense ,programs ,sec4 #afea4 ,modification to national missile defense policy to reflect ,golden ,dome for ,america policy4 ,sec4 #afeb4 ,golden ,dome missile defense system4 ,sec4 #afec4 ,amendments to technical authority of ,director of ,missile ,defense ,agency regarding integrated air and missile defense activities and programs4 ,sec4 #afed4 ,prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilities4 ,sec4 #afee4 ,matters related to integrated air and missile defense capabilities to defend ,guam4 ,sec4 #afef4 ,design and construction of missile instrumentation range safety vessels4 ,sec4 #afeg4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4 ,sec4 #afeh4 ,limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt operation of the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar4 ,sec4 #afei4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability4 ,sec4 #affj4 ,assessment of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site4 ,sec4 #affa4 ,biennial assessments of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters ,relating to ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,sec4 #afga4 ,briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena by ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command and ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 ,sec4 #afgb4 ,elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 ,sec4 #afgc4 ,accounting of security classification guides relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 ,subtitle ,f--,matters ,relating to ,electromagnetic ,warfare ,sec4 #afha4 ,modification of functions of ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologies4 ,sec4 #afhb4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises4 ,sec4 #afhc4 ,annual review of the ,joint ,electromagnetic ,battle ,management ,software ,program4 ,sec4 #afhd4 ,support by the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing to ,,ea-#cg;,b ,compass ,call aircraft4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #afia4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds4 ,sec4 #afib4 ,prohibition on access to ,department of ,defense cloud-based resources by certain individuals4 ,title ,,xvii--,other ,defense ,matters ,sec4 #agja4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,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 #agjc4 ,temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on ,wake ,island4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,mapping and report on strategic ports4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,authorization of ,united ,states ,coast ,guard rotary aircraft work at ,department of ,defense depots4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,continual assessment of impact of international state arms embargoes on ,israel and actions to address defense capability gaps4 ,sec4 #agjg4 ,protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,title ,,xviii--,acquisition ,reform ,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 ,establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executive4 ,sec4 #ahjc4 ,amendments to life-cycle management and product support4 ,sec4 #ahjd4 ,adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds4 ,sec4 #ahje4 ,modification to acquisition strategy4 ,sec4 #ahjf4 ,matters related to cost accounting standards4 ,sec4 #ahjg4 ,establishment of ,project ,spectrum4 ,subtitle ,b--,requirements ,process ,reform ,sec4 #ahaa4 ,modifications to ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council4 ,sec4 #ahab4 ,ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters ,relating to ,commercial ,products and ,commercial ,services ,sec4 #ahba4 ,modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to procurement of commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbb4 ,modifications to commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbc4 ,modifications to commercial solutions openings4 ,sec4 #ahbd4 ,limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbe4 ,consumption-based solutions4 ,sec4 #ahbf4 ,exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors4 ,sec4 #ahbg4 ,clarification of conditions for payments for commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbh4 ,review of commercial products and commercial services acquisition approach4 ,subtitle ,d--,improvements to ,acquisition ,programs ,sec4 #ahca4 ,modifications to procurement for experimental purposes4 ,sec4 #ahcb4 ,modifications to requirements for modular open system approach4 ,sec4 #ahcc4 ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program4 ,subtitle ,e--,modifications to ,strengthen the ,industrial ,base ,sec4 #ahda4 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network4 ,sec4 #ahdb4 ,transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical readiness items of supply4 ,sec4 #ahdc4 ,working group on the advanced manufacturing workforce4 ,sec4 #ahdd4 ,collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base4 ,sec4 #ahde4 ,facility clearance acceleration for members of defense industrial consortiums4 ,sec4 #ahdf4 ,improvements relating to advanced manufacturing4 ,sec4 #ahdg4 ,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 certain fiscal year #bjbe projects4 ,title ,,xxiv--,defense ,agencies ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bdja4 ,authorized defense agencies construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,authorized energy resilience and conservation investment program projects4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,defense ,agencies4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,extension of authority to carry out fiscal year #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 projects4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato4 ,subtitle ,b--,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions ,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4 ,sec4 #beab4 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects4 ,title ,,xxvi--,guard and ,reserve ,forces ,facilities ,sec4 #bfja4 ,authorized ,army ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,authorized ,army ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,authorized ,navy ,reserve and ,marine ,corps ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,authorized ,air ,national ,guard construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,authorized ,air ,force ,reserve construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,national ,guard and ,reserve4 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,extension of authority to carry out certain fiscal year #bjbc projects4 ,sec4 #bfjh4 ,modification of authority to carry out fiscal year #bjbc project at ,tucson ,international ,airport1 ,arizona4 ,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 ,modification to definition of military installation resilience4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,facility construction or repair3 transactions other than contracts and grants4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,requirement for the military departments to develop and update a #bj-year infrastructure improvement plan4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,improvements to water management and security on military installations4 ,sec4 #bhje4 ,modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects and services4 ,sec4 #bhjf4 ,modifications to ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program4 ,sec4 #bhjg4 ,inclusion of demolition projects in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program4 ,sec4 #bhjh4 ,supervision of military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhji4 ,authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive design-build procedures for military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhaj4 ,extension of authority for temporary expanded land acquisition for equine welfare4 ,sec4 #bhaa4 ,extension of requirement for contract for obligation and execution of design funds for military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhab4 ,modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction to include sustainable building technologies identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhac4 ,increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects for damaged or destroyed facilities4 ,sec4 #bhad4 ,multiyear contracting authority for certain military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhae4 ,guidance for military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bhaf4 ,authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for certain ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhag4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations relating to information sharing to improve oversight of military construction4 ,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing ,reforms ,sec4 #bhba4 ,improvements to ,department of ,defense ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis4 ,sec4 #bhbb4 ,improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered military unaccompanied housing4 ,sec4 #bhbc4 ,continuation and modification of certain reporting requirements with respect to privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhbd4 ,modification of certain requirements with respect to closure of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhbe4 ,inclusion of additional landlord financial information in certain annual report on privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhbf4 ,application of certain authorities and standards to historic military housing and associated historic properties of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bhbg4 ,improvement of administration of military unaccompanied housing4 ,sec4 #bhbh4 ,authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototyping4 ,sec4 #bhbi4 ,pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation4 ,sec4 #bhcj4 ,standardization of mold remediation guidelines across military departments4 ,sec4 #bhca4 ,inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and ,government-owned military housing4 ,sec4 #bhcb4 ,plan to improve accuracy1 integration1 and interoperability of ,department of ,defense data with respect to real property1 infrastructure1 and military unaccompanied housing4 ,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration ,sec4 #bhda4 ,modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization for military departments4 ,sec4 #bhdb4 ,authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure improvements4 ,sec4 #bhdc4 ,extension of authority to carry out ,department of ,defense pilot program for use of cost savings realized4 ,sec4 #bhdd4 ,department of ,defense intergovernmental support agreements for ordnance disposal4 ,sec4 #bhde4 ,inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services4 ,sec4 #bhdf4 ,requirements relating to military installation closures and report on ,army organic industrial base sites4 ,sec4 #bhdg4 ,department of ,defense procedures with respect to planning coordination for grid resiliency on military installations4 ,sec4 #bhdh4 ,repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism and force protection or urban-training operations4 ,sec4 #bhdi4 ,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 #bhej4 ,master plans for ,service ,academies4 ,sec4 #bhea4 ,annual report on cost premium for construction of certain facilities4 ,sec4 #bheb4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations relating to critical military housing supply and affordability4 ,sec4 #bhec4 ,plan for deploying private fifth generation and future generation ,open ,radio ,access ,network architecture on ,department of ,defense military installations4 ,subtitle ,d--,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #bhfa4 ,historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure at ,holloman ,air ,force ,base and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range4 ,sec4 #bhfb4 ,prohibition on development of a golf course at ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area ,at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland4 ,sec4 #bhfc4 ,extension of prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation4 ,sec4 #bhfd4 ,extension of sunset for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #bhfe4 ,clarification of land conveyance1 ,fort ,hood1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #bhff4 ,extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of certain land descriptions4 ,sec4 #bhfg4 ,land conveyance1 former ,curtis ,bay ,depot1 ,maryland4 ,sec4 #bhfh4 ,land conveyance1 ,sigsbee ,park ,annex1 ,naval ,air ,station1 ,key ,west1 ,florida4 ,subtitle ,e--,modifications to ,unspecified ,minor ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bhga4 ,modifications to certain congressional notifications for certain military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhgb4 ,modification to dollar threshold for notifications for certain military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhgc4 ,transfer of defense laboratory modernization program authority to provision of law with respect to military construction projects for research1 test1 development1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bhgd4 ,authority of a ,secretary concerned to carry out certain unspecified minor military construction projects4 ,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bhha4 ,extension of ,department of the ,army ,pilot ,program for ,development and ,use of ,online ,real ,estate ,inventory ,tool4 ,sec4 #bhhb4 ,expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of marine corps forces in ,asia ,pacific region4 ,sec4 #bhhc4 ,joint base facility management of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bhhd4 ,designation of official responsible for coordination of defense sites within area of responsibility of ,joint ,region ,marianas4 ,sec4 #bhhe4 ,designation of ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range at ,kwajalein ,atoll4 ,sec4 #bhhf4 ,designation of ,creech ,air ,force ,base as a remote or isolated installation4 ,sec4 #bhhg4 ,pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction technologies at military installations4 ,sec4 #bhhh4 ,pilot program on procurement of utility services for installations of the ,department of ,defense through areawide contracts4 ,sec4 #bhhi4 ,consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elements4 ,sec4 #bhij4 ,notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish an enduring location in a foreign country4 ,division ,c--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations ,title ,,xxxi--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs ,subtitle ,a--,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations ,sec4 #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy4 ,subtitle ,b--,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations ,sec4 #caaa4 ,organization and codification of provisions of law relating to atomic energy defense activities4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,plutonium pit production capacity4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,notification of cost overruns for certain ,department of ,energy projects4 ,sec4 #caag4 ,appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within 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 ,department of ,energy report on expansion of other transaction authorities for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #cabd4 ,office of ,environmental ,management program-wide performance metrics for reducing risk4 ,sec4 #cabe4 ,office of ,environmental ,management integrated radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization4 ,sec4 #cabf4 ,prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste4 ,sec4 #cabg4 ,national security positions within the ,department of ,energy4 ,sec4 #cabh4 ,consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private entities of plutonium or plutonium materials2 report4 ,title ,,xxxii--,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board ,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4 ,title ,,xxxiv--,naval ,petroleum ,reserves ,sec4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,xxxv--,maritime ,administration ,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,maritime ,administration4 ,division ,d--,funding ,tables ,sec4 #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables4 ,title ,,xli--,procurement ,sec4 #daja4 ,procurement4 ,title ,,xlii--,research1 ,development1 ,test1 and ,evaluation ,sec4 #dbja4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,title ,,xliii--,operation and ,maintenance ,sec4 #dcja4 ,operation and maintenance4 ,title ,,xliv--,military ,personnel ,sec4 #ddja4 ,military personnel4 ,title ,,xlv--,other ,authorizations ,sec4 #deja4 ,other authorizations4 ,title ,,xlvi--,military ,construction ,sec4 #dfja4 ,military construction4 ,title ,,xlvii--,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs ,sec4 #dgja4 ,department of ,energy ,national ,security programs4 ,division ,e--,department of ,state ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf ,sec4 #ejja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,organization and operations ,subtitle ,a--,management and consular affairs ,sec4 #eaaa4 ,under ,secretary for ,management4 ,sec4 #eaab4 ,office of ,medical ,services4 ,sec4 #eaac4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration4 ,sec4 #eaad4 ,bureau of ,administration4 ,sec4 #eaae4 ,office of the ,historian4 ,sec4 #eaaf4 ,chief information officer for diplomatic technology4 ,sec4 #eaag4 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology4 ,sec4 #eaah4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaai4 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding modernization and realignment of consular systems4 ,sec4 #eaba4 ,fee for use of diplomatic reception rooms4 ,subtitle ,b--,human resources ,sec4 #eaca4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources4 ,sec4 #eacb4 ,bureau of ,human ,resources4 ,sec4 #eacc4 ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eacd4 ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eace4 ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eacf4 ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eacg4 ,matters relating to the ,foreign ,service ,institute4 ,sec4 #each4 ,fees for use of the ,george ,p4 ,schultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center4 ,subtitle ,c--,political affairs ,sec4 #eada4 ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadb4 ,congressional notification regarding changes to bureau jurisdiction4 ,sec4 #eadc4 ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,arctic4 ,sec4 #eadd4 ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,indian ,ocean region4 ,sec4 #eade4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadf4 ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadg4 ,director of the ,office of ,multilateral ,affairs in ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadh4 ,countering ,,prc ,influence ,fund ,unit4 ,sec4 #eadi4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaej4 ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaea4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaeb4 ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaec4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaed4 ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaee4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaef4 ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaeg4 ,office of ,haitian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaeh4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaei4 ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eafj4 ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund ,unit4 ,sec4 #eafa4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eafb4 ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #eaga4 ,periodic briefings from ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research4 ,sec4 #eagb4 ,support for congressional delegations4 ,sec4 #eagc4 ,notification requirements for authorized and ordered departures4 ,sec4 #eagd4 ,strengthening enterprise governance4 ,sec4 #eage4 ,establishing and expanding the ,regional ,china ,officer program4 ,sec4 #eagf4 ,report on ,china's diplomatic posts4 ,sec4 #eagg4 ,notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered diplomatic posts4 ,sec4 #eagh4 ,foreign affairs manual changes4 ,title ,,ii--,workforce matters ,sec4 #ebja4 ,report on vetting of ,foreign ,service ,institute language instructors4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,training limitations4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,language incentive pay for civil service employees4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,options for comprehensive evaluations4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,job share and part-time employment opportunities4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,promoting reutilization of language skills in the ,foreign ,service4 ,title ,,iii--,information security and cyber diplomacy ,sec4 #ecja4 ,post ,data ,pilot ,program4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,reports on technology transformation projects at the ,department4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,commercial spyware4 ,title ,,iv--,public diplomacy ,sec4 #edja4 ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,foreign information manipulation and interference strategy4 ,sec4 #edje4 ,repeal of limitation on use of funds for international expositions4 ,title ,v--,diplomatic security ,sec4 #eeja4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,special agents4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,modification of congressional notification requirement relating to embassy reopening4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security agents4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program to include nonsecurity staff4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,report on security conditions in ,damascus1 ,syria1 required for the reopening of the ,united ,states diplomatic mission4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,embassies1 consulates1 and other diplomatic installations return to standards report4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,reauthorization of overtime pay for protective services4 ,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #efja4 ,submission of federally funded research and development center reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #efjb4 ,quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access4 ,sec4 #efjc4 ,report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ,,itar license applications4 ,sec4 #efjd4 ,,havana ,act payment fix4 ,sec4 #efje4 ,establishing an inner ,mongolia section within the ,united ,states ,mission in ,china4 ,sec4 #efjf4 ,report on ,united ,states ,mission ,australia staffing4 ,sec4 #efjg4 ,extensions4 ,sec4 #efjh4 ,updating counterterrorism reports4 ,division ,f--,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf ,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,explanatory statement4 ,title ,,lxi--,intelligence ,activities ,sec4 #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,classified schedule of authorizations4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4 ,title ,,lxii--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system ,sec4 #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,lxiii--,intelligence ,community ,matters ,sec4 #fcja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4 ,sec4 #fcjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4 ,sec4 #fcjc4 ,notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcjd4 ,unauthorized access to intelligence community property4 ,sec4 #fcje4 ,annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and employees of elements of the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcjf4 ,annual training requirement and report regarding analytic standards4 ,sec4 #fcjg4 ,prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcjh4 ,estimate of cost to ensure compliance with ,intelligence ,community ,directive #gje4 ,sec4 #fcji4 ,plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities4 ,sec4 #fcaj4 ,reforms relating to inactive security clearances4 ,title ,,lxiv--,intelligence ,community ,efficiency and ,effectiveness ,sec4 #fdja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fdjb4 ,modification of responsibilities and authorities of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fdjc4 ,plan for optimized staffing of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fdjd4 ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center4 ,sec4 #fdje4 ,termination of ,office of ,engagement4 ,title ,,lxv--,matters ,relating to ,elements of the ,intelligence ,community ,subtitle ,a--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,sec4 #feja4 ,guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes of notification under the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi4 ,sec4 #fejb4 ,improvements to security of ,central ,intelligence ,agency installations4 ,sec4 #fejc4 ,annual ,central ,intelligence ,agency workplace climate assessment4 ,sec4 #fejd4 ,chaplain ,corps and ,chief of ,chaplains of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #feje4 ,technical amendment to procurement authorities of ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,subtitle ,b--,elements of ,department of ,defense ,sec4 #feaa4 ,counterintelligence briefings for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,subtitle ,c--,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,sec4 #feba4 ,notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation of candidates for or holders of ,federal office4 ,sec4 #febb4 ,notification of material changes to policies or procedures governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized crime watchlist4 ,sec4 #febc4 ,annual report on ,united ,states persons on the terrorist watch list4 ,sec4 #febd4 ,annual report on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation case data4 ,title ,,lxvi--,artificial ,intelligence and ,other ,emerging ,technologies ,subtitle ,a--,artificial ,intelligence ,sec4 #ffja4 ,artificial ,intelligence security guidance4 ,sec4 #ffjb4 ,artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffjc4 ,application of artificial intelligence policies of the intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in classified environments4 ,sec4 #ffjd4 ,prohibition on use of ,deep,seek on intelligence community systems4 ,subtitle ,b--,biotechnology ,sec4 #ffaa4 ,senior officials for biotechnology4 ,sec4 #ffab4 ,plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign adversary biotechnological threats4 ,sec4 #ffac4 ,enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffad4 ,enhanced intelligence community support to secure ,united ,states biological data4 ,sec4 #ffae4 ,ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic ,united ,states production of synthetic ,,dna and ,,rna4 ,sec4 #ffaf4 ,strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to ,china's investment in ,united ,states-origin biotechnology4 ,subtitle ,c--,other matters ,sec4 #ffba4 ,enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics4 ,sec4 #ffbb4 ,report on identification of intelligence community sites for advanced nuclear technologies4 ,sec4 #ffbc4 ,strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies4 ,title ,,lxvii--,matters ,relating to ,foreign ,countries ,subtitle ,a--,matters ,relating to ,china ,sec4 #fgja4 ,modification of annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #fgjb4 ,intelligence sharing with allies on ,chinese ,communist ,party efforts in ,europe4 ,sec4 #fgjc4 ,prohibition on intelligence community contracting with ,chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research1 development1 or manufacturing4 ,sec4 #fgjd4 ,report on the wealth of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #fgje4 ,assessment and report on investments by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the agriculture sector of ,brazil4 ,sec4 #fgjf4 ,identification of entities that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 ,sec4 #fgjg4 ,mission manager for the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #fgjh4 ,national ,intelligence ,estimate of advancements in biotechnology by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters ,sec4 #fgaa4 ,improvements to requirement for monitoring of ,iranian enrichment of uranium-#bce4 ,sec4 #fgab4 ,policy toward certain agents of foreign governments4 ,sec4 #fgac4 ,extension of intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability4 ,sec4 #fgad4 ,plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in ,sudan4 ,sec4 #fgae4 ,review of information relating to actions by foreign governments to assist persons evading justice4 ,sec4 #fgaf4 ,national ,intelligence ,estimate on the ,western ,hemisphere4 ,sec4 #fgag4 ,plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration1 coordination1 and cooperation with the ,government of ,mexico4 ,sec4 #fgah4 ,requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior officials and other ,united ,states persons4 ,title ,,lxviii--,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #fhja4 ,modification and repeal of reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #fhjb4 ,revisions to congressional notification of intelligence collection adjustments4 ,sec4 #fhjc4 ,declassification of intelligence and additional transparency measures relating to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 ,sec4 #fhjd4 ,classified intelligence budget justification materials and submission of intelligence community drug control resource summary4 ,sec4 #fhje4 ,requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and certification of voting systems4 ,sec4 #fhjf4 ,standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and document anomalous health incidents4 ,division ,g--,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe ,sec4 #gjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,definitions and directions4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,automatic execution of conforming changes4 ,title ,,lxxi--,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #gaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,subtitle ,b--,accountability ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,major acquisitions4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,quarterly acquisition brief requirements4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,overdue reports4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,requirement for ,coast ,guard to provide analysis of alternatives for aircraft4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,oversight of funds4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,regular polar security cutter updates4 ,sec4 #gaah4 ,annual plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,pacific2 feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of operation blue pacific4 ,sec4 #gaai4 ,annual plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #gabj4 ,prohibition on submission to ,congress of slideshow presentations4 ,title ,,lxxii--,organization1 ,authorities1 ,acquisition1 and ,personnel of the ,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,authorities ,sec4 #gbja4 ,reorganization of chapter #c4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,public availability of information4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,agreements4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,preparedness plans for ,coast ,guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,additional ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,coast ,guard access to ,department of the ,treasury fund4 ,subtitle ,b--,acquisition ,sec4 #gbaa4 ,modification of prohibition on use of lead systems integrators4 ,sec4 #gbab4 ,acquisition improvements4 ,sec4 #gbac4 ,restriction on acquisition1 procurement1 or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards4 ,sec4 #gbad4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard4 ,sec4 #gbae4 ,great ,lakes icebreaking4 ,sec4 #gbaf4 ,briefing on deployment of special purpose craft-heavy weather second generation 7,,spec-,,hwx ,,ii7 vessels in ,pacific ,northwest4 ,sec4 #gbag4 ,report on #hg-;foot patrol boat fleet4 ,sec4 #gbah4 ,procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems4 ,subtitle ,c--,personnel ,sec4 #gbba4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare4 ,sec4 #gbbb4 ,deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for health professions officers4 ,sec4 #gbbc4 ,modifications to the officer involuntary separation process4 ,sec4 #gbbd4 ,modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations4 ,sec4 #gbbe4 ,family leave policies for ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #gbbf4 ,modifications to career flexibility program4 ,sec4 #gbbg4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder1 sexual assault1 or traumatic brain injury4 ,sec4 #gbbh4 ,authority for certain personnel2 command sponsorship for dependents of members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,unalaska1 ,alaska2 improved prevention of and response to hazing and bullying4 ,sec4 #gbbi4 ,authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers4 ,sec4 #gbcj4 ,additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards4 ,sec4 #gbca4 ,behavioral health4 ,sec4 #gbcb4 ,travel allowance for members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,alaska4 ,sec4 #gbcc4 ,tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot program4 ,sec4 #gbcd4 ,recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by ,coast ,guard remote locations4 ,sec4 #gbce4 ,notification4 ,subtitle ,d--,coast ,guard ,academy ,sec4 #gbda4 ,modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard ,academy2 consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the ,coast ,guard ,academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense2 room reassignment4 ,sec4 #gbdb4 ,modification of ,board of ,visitors4 ,sec4 #gbdc4 ,coast ,guard ,academy ,cadet ,advisory ,board4 ,sec4 #gbdd4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations4 ,sec4 #gbde4 ,policy on hazing4 ,sec4 #gbdf4 ,concurrent jurisdiction at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gbdg4 ,study on ,coast ,guard ,academy oversight4 ,sec4 #gbdh4 ,electronic locking mechanisms to ensure ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet room security4 ,sec4 #gbdi4 ,report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gbej4 ,required posting of information4 ,sec4 #gbea4 ,installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms4 ,sec4 #gbeb4 ,review and modification of ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence4 ,subtitle ,e--,reports and ,policies ,sec4 #gbfa4 ,policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid1 including ,fentanyl1 overdoses4 ,sec4 #gbfb4 ,policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking4 ,sec4 #gbfc4 ,plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and ,taiwan ,coast ,guard administration4 ,sec4 #gbfd4 ,aids to navigation4 ,sec4 #gbfe4 ,study and gap analysis with respect to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi aviation hanger4 ,sec4 #gbff4 ,report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of ,coast ,guard who rely on ferry systems4 ,sec4 #gbfg4 ,report on ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 ,sec4 #gbfh4 ,report on and expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 ,sec4 #gbfi4 ,annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 ,sec4 #gbgj4 ,report on ,coast ,guard personnel skills4 ,sec4 #gbga4 ,report on ,coast ,guard search and rescue operations4 ,sec4 #gbgb4 ,report on ,east ,rockaway ,inlet navigation4 ,sec4 #gbgc4 ,responsible property ownership and tracking4 ,sec4 #gbgd4 ,study on effects of oceanographic1 weather1 and coastal conditions on ,coast ,guard missions4 ,sec4 #gbge4 ,parental leave surge staffing program4 ,sec4 #gbgf4 ,modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote units4 ,sec4 #gbgg4 ,retention of certain records4 ,sec4 #gbgh4 ,temporary installation of restroom facilities for ,training ,center ,cape ,may medical facility4 ,sec4 #gbgi4 ,childhood protection program4 ,title ,,lxxiii--,shipping and ,navigation ,subtitle ,a--,merchant ,mariner ,credentials ,sec4 #gcja4 ,merchant mariner credentialing4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,nonoperating individual4 ,subtitle ,b--,vessel ,safety ,sec4 #gcaa4 ,grossly negligent operations of a vessel4 ,sec4 #gcab4 ,performance driven examination schedule4 ,sec4 #gcac4 ,fishing safety training and research4 ,sec4 #gcad4 ,designating pilotage waters for the ,straits of ,mackinac4 ,sec4 #gcae4 ,requirement to report sexual offenses4 ,sec4 #gcaf4 ,requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vessels4 ,sec4 #gcag4 ,study of amphibious vessels4 ,sec4 #gcah4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge4 ,subtitle ,c--,ports ,sec4 #gcba4 ,ports and waterways safety4 ,sec4 #gcbb4 ,study on ,bering ,strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #gcbc4 ,improving vessel traffic service monitoring4 ,sec4 #gcbd4 ,controlled substance onboard vessels4 ,sec4 #gcbe4 ,cyber-incident training4 ,sec4 #gcbf4 ,navigational protocols4 ,sec4 #gcbg4 ,anchorages4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters ,involving ,uncrewed ,systems ,sec4 #gcca4 ,pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems4 ,sec4 #gccb4 ,coast ,guard training course4 ,sec4 #gccc4 ,,noaa membership on autonomous vessel policy council4 ,sec4 #gccd4 ,technology pilot program4 ,sec4 #gcce4 ,uncrewed systems capabilities report4 ,sec4 #gccf4 ,medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study4 ,sec4 #gccg4 ,national ,academy of ,sciences report on uncrewed systems and use of data4 ,sec4 #gcch4 ,unmanned aircraft systems4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #gcda4 ,information on type approval certificates4 ,sec4 #gcdb4 ,clarification of authorities4 ,sec4 #gcdc4 ,amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements4 ,sec4 #gcdd4 ,extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for ,puget ,sound region4 ,sec4 #gcde4 ,suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of making fishing gear4 ,sec4 #gcdf4 ,classification societies4 ,sec4 #gcdg4 ,abandoned and derelict vessel removals4 ,sec4 #gcdh4 ,offshore operations4 ,sec4 #gcdi4 ,port access routes4 ,title ,,lxxiv--,oil ,pollution ,response ,sec4 #gdja4 ,vessel response plans4 ,sec4 #gdjb4 ,use of marine casualty investigations4 ,sec4 #gdjc4 ,timing of review4 ,sec4 #gdjd4 ,online incident reporting system4 ,sec4 #gdje4 ,investment4 ,sec4 #gdjf4 ,additional response assets4 ,sec4 #gdjg4 ,international maritime oil spill response4 ,title ,,lxxv--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,response ,subtitle ,a--,accountability ,implementation ,sec4 #geja4 ,independent review of ,coast ,guard reforms4 ,sec4 #gejb4 ,coast ,guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military4 ,subtitle ,b--,misconduct ,sec4 #geaa4 ,covered misconduct4 ,sec4 #geab4 ,policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct4 ,sec4 #geac4 ,flag officer review of1 and concurrence in1 separation of members who have reported covered misconduct4 ,sec4 #gead4 ,policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct4 ,sec4 #geae4 ,training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response4 ,subtitle ,c--,other matters ,sec4 #geba4 ,complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons4 ,sec4 #gebb4 ,development of policies on military protective orders4 ,sec4 #gebc4 ,establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offenses4 ,sec4 #gebd4 ,participation in ,,catch a ,serial ,offender program4 ,sec4 #gebe4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment4 ,sec4 #gebf4 ,report on policy on whistleblower protections4 ,sec4 #gebg4 ,coast ,guard and ,coast ,guard ,academy access to defense sexual assault incident database4 ,sec4 #gebh4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence4 ,sec4 #gebi4 ,access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses4 ,sec4 #gecj4 ,continuous vetting of security clearances4 ,title ,,lxxvi--,comptroller ,general ,reports ,sec4 #gfja4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,coast ,guard research1 development1 and innovation program4 ,sec4 #gfjb4 ,comptroller ,general study on vessel traffic service center employment1 compensation1 and retention4 ,sec4 #gfjc4 ,comptroller ,general review of quality and availability of ,coast ,guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness4 ,sec4 #gfjd4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and other entities4 ,sec4 #gfje4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard training facility infrastructure4 ,sec4 #gfjf4 ,comptroller ,general study on facility and infrastructure needs of ,coast ,guard stations conducting border security operations4 ,sec4 #gfjg4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard basic allowance for housing4 ,sec4 #gfjh4 ,comptroller ,general report on safety and security infrastructure at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gfji4 ,comptroller ,general study on athletic coaching at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gfaj4 ,comptroller ,general study and report on permanent change of station process4 ,sec4 #gfaa4 ,comptroller ,general review of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 ,title ,,lxxvii--,amendments ,sec4 #ggja4 ,amendments4 ,division ,h--,other ,matters ,title ,,lxxxi--,financial ,services ,matters ,sec4 #haja4 ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej extension4 ,sec4 #hajb4 ,review of and reporting on national security sensitive sites for purposes of reviews of real estate transactions by the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #hajc4 ,disclosures by directors1 officers1 and principal stockholders4 ,sec4 #hajd4 ,study and report4 ,title ,,lxxxii--,judiciary ,matters ,sec4 #hbja4 ,authority of ,marshal of the ,supreme ,court and ,supreme ,court ,police4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh reauthorization4 ,sec4 #hbjc4 ,trauma kit standards4 ,sec4 #hbjd4 ,inclusion of certain retired public safety officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program4 ,sec4 #hbje4 ,honoring our fallen heroes4 ,title ,,lxxxiii--,foreign ,affairs ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,taiwan ,non-,discrimination ,act of #bjbe ,sec4 #hcja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hcjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #hcjc4 ,sense of the ,congress4 ,sec4 #hcjd4 ,support for ,taiwan admission to the ,,imf4 ,sec4 #hcje4 ,testimony requirement4 ,subtitle ,b--,,bust ,fentanyl ,act ,sec4 #hcaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hcab4 ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report4 ,sec4 #hcac4 ,study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking from the people's republic of china and other relevant countries4 ,sec4 #hcad4 ,amendments to the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #hcae4 ,prioritization of identification of persons from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #hcaf4 ,expansion of sanctions under the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #hcag4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or instrumentalities of foreign states4 ,sec4 #hcah4 ,annual report on efforts to prevent the smuggling of methamphetamine into the ,united ,states from ,mexico4 ,sec4 #hcai4 ,responding to crime and corruption in ,haiti4 ,sec4 #hcbj4 ,rule of construction regarding the use of military force4 ,subtitle ,c--,western ,balkans democracy and prosperity ,sec4 #hcca4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hccb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #hccc4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #hccd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hcce4 ,sanctions relating to the ,western ,balkans4 ,sec4 #hccf4 ,democratic and economic development and prosperity initiatives4 ,sec4 #hccg4 ,promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement4 ,sec4 #hcch4 ,young ,balkan ,leaders ,initiative4 ,sec4 #hcci4 ,supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the ,western ,balkans4 ,sec4 #hcdj4 ,relations between ,kosovo and ,serbia4 ,sec4 #hcda4 ,reports on ,russian and ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in the ,western ,balkans4 ,subtitle ,d--,countering ,wrongful ,detention ,act of #bjbe ,sec4 #hcea4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hceb4 ,designation of a foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention4 ,sec4 #hcec4 ,congressional ,report on components related to hostage affairs and recovery4 ,sec4 #hced4 ,rule of construction4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hcfa4 ,national registry of ,korean ,american divided families4 ,sec4 #hcfb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,russia's illegal abduction of ,ukrainian children4 ,sec4 #hcfc4 ,supporting the identification and recovery of abducted ,ukrainian children4 ,sec4 #hcfd4 ,fairness in issuance of tactical gear to ,diplomatic ,security ,service personnel4 ,sec4 #hcfe4 ,strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in ,mexico4 ,sec4 #hcff4 ,international nuclear energy4 ,sec4 #hcfg4 ,strategy to respond to global bases of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #hcfh4 ,disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from ,iran to the ,houthis in ,yemen4 ,sec4 #hcfi4 ,repeal of ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai4 ,sec4 #hcgj4 ,repeal of ,authorizations for ,use of ,military ,force relating to ,iraq4 ,title ,,lxxxiv--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,subtitle ,a--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,sec4 #hdja4 ,title and qualifications of head of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps and ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations2 promotions of flag officers4 ,sec4 #hdjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration vessel fleet4 ,sec4 #hdjc4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers4 ,sec4 #hdjd4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions4 ,sec4 #hdje4 ,alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits4 ,sec4 #hdjf4 ,streamlining separation and retirement process4 ,sec4 #hdjg4 ,separation of ensigns found not fully qualified4 ,sec4 #hdjh4 ,repeal of limitation on educational assistance4 ,sec4 #hdji4 ,disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,subtitle ,b--,south ,pacific ,tuna ,treaty matters ,sec4 #hdaa4 ,references to ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,act of #aihh4 ,sec4 #hdab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hdac4 ,prohibited acts4 ,sec4 #hdad4 ,exceptions4 ,sec4 #hdae4 ,criminal offenses4 ,sec4 #hdaf4 ,civil penalties4 ,sec4 #hdag4 ,licenses4 ,sec4 #hdah4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #hdai4 ,findings by ,secretary of ,commerce4 ,sec4 #hdbj4 ,disclosure of information4 ,sec4 #hdba4 ,closed area stowage requirements4 ,sec4 #hdbb4 ,observers4 ,sec4 #hdbc4 ,fisheries-related assistance4 ,sec4 #hdbd4 ,arbitration4 ,sec4 #hdbe4 ,disposition of fees1 penalties1 forfeitures1 and other moneys4 ,sec4 #hdbf4 ,additional agreements4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hdca4 ,north ,pacific ,research ,board enhancement4 ,title ,,lxxxv--,comprehensive ,outbound ,investment ,national ,security ,act of #bjbe ,subtitle ,a--,general ,matters ,sec4 #heja4 ,secretary defined4 ,sec4 #hejb4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #hejc4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #hejd4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #heje4 ,termination4 ,subtitle ,b--,imposition of ,sanctions ,sec4 #heaa4 ,imposition of sanctions4 ,sec4 #heab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #heac4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4 ,subtitle ,c--,prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions ,sec4 #heba4 ,prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions4 ,subtitle ,d--,securities and ,related ,matters ,sec4 #heca4 ,requirements relating to the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list4 ,title ,,lxxxvi--,securing the ,airspace1 ,facilitating ,emergency ,response1 and ,safeguarding ,key ,infrastructure1 ,entertainment ,venues1 and ,stadiums ,sec4 #hfja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hfjb4 ,drone countermeasures to protect public safety and critical infrastructure4 ,sec4 #hfjc4 ,use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft and counter unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #hfjd4 ,use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #hfje4 ,penalties4 ,sec4 #hfjf4 ,rulemaking and implementation4 ,sec4 #hfjg4 ,severability4 ,title ,,lxxxvii--,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe ,sec4 #hgja4 ,short title4 ,subtitle ,a--,definitions and ,less ,developed ,country ,focus ,sec4 #hgaa4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hgab4 ,less developed country focus4 ,subtitle ,b--,management of ,corporation ,sec4 #hgba4 ,structure of ,corporation4 ,sec4 #hgbb4 ,board of ,directors4 ,sec4 #hgbc4 ,chief ,executive ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbd4 ,chief ,risk ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbe4 ,chief ,development ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbf4 ,chief ,strategic ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbg4 ,officers and employees4 ,sec4 #hgbh4 ,development ,finance ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #hgbi4 ,strategic ,advisory ,group4 ,sec4 #hgcj4 ,five-year strategic priorities plan4 ,sec4 #hgca4 ,development finance education4 ,sec4 #hgcb4 ,internships4 ,sec4 #hgcc4 ,independent accountability mechanism4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorities ,relating to the ,provision of ,support ,sec4 #hgda4 ,equity investment4 ,sec4 #hgdb4 ,special projects4 ,sec4 #hgdc4 ,terms and conditions4 ,sec4 #hgdd4 ,termination4 ,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hgea4 ,operations4 ,sec4 #hgeb4 ,corporate powers4 ,sec4 #hgec4 ,maximum contingent liability4 ,sec4 #hged4 ,performance measures1 evaluation1 and learning4 ,sec4 #hgee4 ,annual report4 ,sec4 #hgef4 ,publicly available project information4 ,sec4 #hgeg4 ,notifications to be provided by the corporation4 ,sec4 #hgeh4 ,limitations and preferences4 ,title ,,lxxxviii--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hhja4 ,pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement4 ,sec4 #hhjb4 ,alignment of timing of updates of strategic plan with updates to ,national ,strategy for ,advanced ,manufacturing4 ,sec4 #hhjc4 ,lumbee ,fairness ,act4 ,sec4 #hhjd4 ,drinking water well replacement for ,chincoteague1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hhje4 ,briefing on implementation of ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjbd with respect to veterans in the ,freely ,associated ,states4 ,sec4 #hhjf4 ,disinterment of remains of ,fernando ,v4 ,cota from ,fort ,sam ,houston ,national ,cemetery1 ,texas4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,in divisions ,a through ,d1 the term this ,act refers to divisions ,a through ,d4 7#b7 ,the term congressional defense committees has the meaning given that term in section #aja7;a77#af7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #d4 ,budgetary effects of this ,act ,the budgetary effects of this ,act1 for the purposes of complying with the ,statutory ,pay-,as-,you-,go ,act of #bjaj1 shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled ,budgetary ,effects of ,,paygo ,legislation for this ,act1 jointly submitted for printing in the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairmen of the ,house and ,senate ,budget ,committees1 provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage in the ,house acting first on the conference report or amendment between the ,houses4 #e4 ,joint explanatory statement ,the joint explanatory statement regarding this ,act1 printed in the ,house section of the ,congressional ,record on or about ,december #aj1 #bjbe1 by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this ,act as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference4 ,a ,department of ,defense ,authorizations ,i ,procurement ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #aja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,army ,programs ,sec4 #aaa4 ,strategy for ,army tactical wheeled vehicle program4 ,sec4 #aab4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,,uh-#fj ,blackhawk aircraft4 ,sec4 #aac4 ,authorization to initiate early production of future long-range assault aircraft4 ,sec4 #aad4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,next ,generation ,command and ,control portfolio of capabilities of the ,army4 ,subtitle ,c--,navy ,programs ,sec4 #aba4 ,modification to requirements for recapitalization of tactical fighter aircraft of the ,navy ,reserve4 ,sec4 #abb4 ,modification to limitations on ,navy medium and large unmanned surface vessels4 ,sec4 #abc4 ,recapitalization of ,navy waterborne security barriers2 modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers4 ,sec4 #abd4 ,contract authority for ,ford-class aircraft carrier program4 ,sec4 #abe4 ,contract authority for ,columbia-class submarine program4 ,sec4 #abf4 ,authority for advance procurement of certain components to support continuous production of ,virginia-class submarines4 ,sec4 #abg4 ,procurement authorities for ,medium ,landing ,ships4 ,sec4 #abh4 ,multiyear procurement authority for ,yard1 ,repair1 ,berthing1 and ,messing ,barges4 ,sec4 #abi4 ,vessel construction managers for the construction of certain ,navy vessels4 ,sec4 #acj4 ,limitation on construction of ,modular ,attack ,surface ,craft4 ,sec4 #aca4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,tagos ship program4 ,sec4 #acb4 ,inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts in ,navy budget justification materials4 ,subtitle ,d--,air ,force ,programs ,sec4 #ada4 ,modification of minimum inventory requirements for air refueling tanker aircraft4 ,sec4 #adb4 ,modification of prohibition on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 ,sec4 #adc4 ,extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft4 ,sec4 #add4 ,modification to annual report on ,air ,force tactical fighter aircraft force structure4 ,sec4 #ade4 ,extension of requirements relating to ,c-#acj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adf4 ,extension of prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons4 ,sec4 #adg4 ,modification to minimum inventory requirement for ,a-#aj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adh4 ,preservation of retired ,,kc-#aj aircraft4 ,sec4 #adi4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft4 ,sec4 #aej4 ,b-#ba bomber aircraft program accountability matrices4 ,sec4 #aea4 ,bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap4 ,sec4 #aeb4 ,requirement for an intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance roadmap for the ,air ,force4 ,sec4 #aec4 ,report on the ,f-#dg advanced fighter aircraft program4 ,sec4 #aed4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending report on acquisition strategy for ,airborne ,command ,post ,capability4 ,subtitle ,e--,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters ,sec4 #afa4 ,requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft4 ,sec4 #afb4 ,amendments to prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and ranging4 ,sec4 #afc4 ,prohibition on availability of funds for contract termination or production line shutdown for ,e-#g;,a ,wedgetail aircraft4 ,sec4 #afd4 ,limitation on procurement of ,,kc-#df aircraft pending certification on correction of deficiencies4 ,sec4 #afe4 ,plan for open mission systems of ,f-#ce aircraft4 ,sec4 #aff4 ,annual ,,gao reviews of the ,f-#ce aircraft program4 ,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 ,strategy for ,army tactical wheeled vehicle program ,section #aab7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #gjac note7 is amended by inserting #bjbg1 after fiscal years #bjbe14 #aab4 ,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 #aac4 ,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 effort for such aircraft4 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 assault aircraft1 including critical suppliers and production facilities4 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 7#c7 maintain flexibility in design to accommodate future upgrades through the modular open systems architecture and digital backbone2 7#d7 ensure that the program completes a rigorous developmental test flight campaign prior to delivering the platform to the operational forces2 and 7#e7 ensure that the program completes a rigorous operational test and evaluation prior to entering into full rate production4 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 coordination in support of such early production effort2 and 7#c7 estimated long-term cost savings and operational benefits expected to be derived from such early production effort4 #aad4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,next ,generation ,command and ,control portfolio of capabilities of the ,army ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of the ,army for the ,army's ,next ,generation ,command and ,control 7,,ngc#b7 portfolio of capabilities1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the ,army's detailed funding plans for current and new procurements for experimentation and final fielding for its tactical network1 and a cost and capability assessment of current and proposed solutions4 7#b7 ,testing and fielding plans for any new procurements for such network1 including an explanation of-- 7,a7 how any new programs meet the resiliency requirements specified in section #afh of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #abea72 and 7,b7 how any new programs will utilize ,,nsa ,high ,assurance certified encryption and decryption4 7#c7 ,plans to integrate existing programs of record with new programs of record and plans to ensure all systems are interoperable with both fielded systems of the ,army and the systems of foreign partners4 7#d7 ,plans to complete a developmental test campaign and a formal operational test and evaluation prior to fielding new capabilities to the operational forces for use other than for experimentation4 ,c ,navy ,programs #aba4 ,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-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahjf7 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 #abb4 ,modification to limitations on ,navy medium and large unmanned surface vessels 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abb of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cdbe7 is repealed4 7b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not award a detail design or construction contract or other agreement1 or obligate funds from a procurement account1 for a covered program unless such contract or other agreement includes a requirement for an operational demonstration of not less than #gbj continuous hours without preventative maintenance1 corrective maintenance1 emergent repair1 or any other form of repair or maintenance1 on any of the following3 7#a7 ,the main propulsion system1 including the fuel and lube oil systems4 7#b7 ,the electrical generation and distribution system4 7c7 ,certification ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not accept delivery of articles constructed under a contract or other agreement for a covered program until the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that the operational demonstration described in subsection 7b7 has been successfully completed4 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may not make contract financing payments for a contract or other agreement entered into for a covered program greater than #ij percent for small businesses and #hj percent for all other businesses until the certification described in subsection 7c7 is submitted4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means a program for-- 7,a7 medium unmanned surface vessels2 or 7,b7 large unmanned surface vessels4 7#b7 ,operational demonstration ,the term operational demonstration means a land-based or sea-based test of the systems concerned in vessel-representative form1 fit1 and function4 #abc4 ,recapitalization of ,navy waterborne security barriers2 modification of prohibition on availability of funds for legacy waterborne security barriers ,section #acj of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #affe71 as most recently amended by section #abc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahje71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting 2 recapitalization after barriers2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 by striking through #bjbe and inserting through #bjbf2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7b7 and 7c71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7c77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#b72 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new subsection 7d73 7d7 ,recapitalization 7#a7 ,plan submission 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a recapitalization plan to replace legacy waterborne security barriers for ,navy ports4 7,b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a ,navy requirements document that specifies key performance parameters and key system attributes for new waterborne security barriers for ,navy ports4 7ii7 ,a certification that the level of capability specified under clause 7i7 will exceed that of legacy waterborne security barriers for ,navy ports4 7iii7 ,the acquisition strategy for the recapitalization of waterborne security barriers for ,navy ports1 which shall meet or exceed the requirements specified under clause 7i74 7iv7 ,a certification that any contract for new waterborne security barriers for a ,navy port will be awarded in accordance with the requirements for full and open competition set forth in sections #cbja through #cbje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall complete implementation of the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg4 4 #abd4 ,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 #abe4 ,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 #abf4 ,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 dive components4 7#i7 ,major pumps and motors4 7#aj7 ,snorkel mast and components4 7#aa7 ,torpedo tubes4 7#ab7 ,atmosphere control equipment4 7#ac7 ,bulkheads1 decks1 and associated equipment4 7#ad7 ,,sonar arrays and associated components4 7#ae7 ,electrical components1 penetrators1 and associated equipment4 7#af7 ,commodity material in support of manufacturing4 #abg4 ,procurement authorities for ,medium ,landing ,ships 7a7 ,contract authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for the procurement of not more than #ae ,medium ,landing ,ships4 7#b7 ,procurement in conjunction with existing contracts ,the ships authorized to be procured under paragraph 7#a7 may be procured as additions to existing contracts covering the ,medium ,landing ,ship program4 7b7 ,certification required ,a contract may not be entered into under subsection 7a7 unless the ,secretary of the ,navy certifies to the congressional defense committees1 in writing1 not later than #cj days before entry into the contract1 each of the following1 which shall be prepared by the milestone decision authority 7as defined in section #dbea7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for the ,medium ,landing ,ship program3 7#a7 ,the use of such a contract is consistent with the ,department of the ,navy's projected force structure requirements for such ships4 7#b7 ,the use of such a contract will result in significant savings compared to the total anticipated costs of carrying out the program through annual contracts4 7#c7 ,there is a reasonable expectation that throughout the contemplated contract period the ,secretary of the ,navy will request funding for the contract at the level required to avoid contract cancellation4 7#d7 ,there is a stable design for the property to be acquired and the technical risks associated with such property are not excessive4 7#e7 ,the estimates of the cost of the contract and the anticipated cost avoidance through the use of the contract are realistic4 7#f7 ,during the fiscal year in which the contract is to be awarded-- 7,a7 sufficient funds will be available to perform the contract in such fiscal year2 and 7,b7 the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for such fiscal year will include the funding required to execute the program without cancellation4 7c7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement associated with the ships for which authorization to enter into a contract is provided under subsection 7a71 and for systems and subsystems associated with such ships in economic order quantities when cost savings are achievable4 7d7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under subsection 7a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such fiscal year4 7e7 ,termination ,the authority of the ,secretary of the ,navy to enter into contracts under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 #abh4 ,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 7c7 ,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 #abi4 ,vessel construction managers for the construction of certain ,navy vessels 7a7 ,medium ,landing ,ships 7#a7 ,in general ,after the award of the lead ship of the ,medium ,landing ,ship program1 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 7#b7 ,requirements for additional ships ,the additional landing ships authorized to be constructed under paragraph 7#a7 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 7#c7 ,lead ship defined ,in this subsection1 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-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahjg74 7b7 ,light replenishment oilers ,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 light replenishment oilers 7,,tao-,l74 7c7 ,auxiliary and support vessels ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may enter into agreements 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 any auxiliary vessel or support vessel of the ,department of the ,navy4 7d7 ,design standards and construction practices ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall ensure that vessels procured through subsections 7b7 and 7c7 by the ,secretary are1 to the maximum extent practicable1 constructed using commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the ,federal ,government4 #acj4 ,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 for ,modular ,attack ,surface ,craft ,block #j until the ,secretary certifies to the congressional defense committees that such vessels will be purpose-built unmanned vessels engineered to operate without human support systems or operational requirements intended for crewed vessels4 #aca4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,,tagos ship program 7a7 ,limitation ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,navy may be obligated or expended for the scope of work1 including priced or unpriced options1 for the construction1 advance procurement1 or long-lead material of any ships in the ,,tagos surveillance towed-array sensor system ship program unless the ,secretary of the ,navy submits the report described in subsection 7b7 to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the following3 7#a7 ,progress made on basic and functional design completion for ,,tagos surveillance towed-array sensor system ships and how compliance with section #hffi;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 will be maintained4 7#b7 ,the accuracy1 timeliness1 and completeness of the ,navy's provisioning of contract baseline design1 general arrangement drawings1 and other government-furnished information to the prime contractor for such ships4 7#c7 ,the ability of the functional design of such ships to meet program requirements1 including speed requirements4 7#d7 ,the adherence of the ,navy to performance-based requirements and the ability of the prime contractor for such ships to make design choices to meet those requirements1 commensurate with its responsibility for cost and schedule in the contract structure4 7#e7 ,alternative solutions to meeting the general set of ,navy requirements for anti-submarine warfare covered by such ships1 including unmanned solutions4 #acb4 ,inclusion of information on amphibious warfare ship spares and repair parts 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 information on the costs of spare parts and repair parts for amphibious warfare ships in the materials 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 ,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 aircraft4 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 #dgh aircraft during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbf1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg2 7,c7 of not less than #dij aircraft during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbg1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbh2 and 7,d7 of not less than #ejb aircraft beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbh4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking below #dff and inserting below the applicable level specified in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,retention within aircraft inventory ,such section is further amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,in the case of a ,,kc-#ace aircraft that is replaced in the aircraft inventory by a ,,kc-#df aircraft1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may reassign the ,,kc-#ace aircraft to any ,air ,refueling ,wing that has the capacity to expand its aircraft inventory to include such reassigned aircraft4 ,in determining whether an ,air ,refueling ,wing has the capacity to so expand its inventory1 the ,secretary shall consider1 among other things1 the capacity of the ,air ,refueling ,wing to man the additional aircraft and support pilot training requirements for the additional aircraft4 4 7c7 ,prohibition on reduction of ,,kc-#ace aircraft in primary mission aircraft inventory 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 ,modification of prohibition on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7l7 of section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7l7 7#a7 ,during the covered period1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not retire more than a total of #ea ,f-#ae;,e aircraft as follows3 7,a7 ,from the beginning of the covered period through the end of fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary may not retire any ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 7,b7 ,in fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary may not retire more than #ba ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 7,c7 ,in fiscal year #bjbh1 the ,secretary may not retire more than #cj ,f-#ae;,e aircraft4 7#b7 ,during the covered period the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may not-- 7,a7 reduce funding for unit personnel or weapon system sustainment activities for retained ,f-#ae;,e aircraft in a manner that presumes future congressional authority to divest such aircraft2 or 7,b7 keep an ,f-#ae;,e aircraft 7other than an aircraft identified for retirement under paragraph 7#a77 in a status considered excess to the requirements of the possessing command and awaiting disposition instructions 7commonly referred to as ,,xj status74 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term covered period means the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #aej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,prohibition on retirement of ,f-#ae;,e aircraft and2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively4 #adc4 ,extension of limitations and minimum inventory requirement relating to ,,rq-#d aircraft ,section #ijfb7m77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbi and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #add4 ,modification to annual report on ,air ,force tactical fighter aircraft force structure ,section #ijfb;a7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjbi and inserting #bjcj2 and 7#b7 by striking consultation and inserting coordination4 #ade4 ,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 most recently amended by section #ade7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahaj71 is further 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 most recently amended by section #ade7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahaj71 is further amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbf4 7c7 ,report requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the following3 7#a7 ,the total number and variant types of ,c-#acj aircraft in the inventory of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,any planned retirements1 divestments1 or reductions to the fleet of such aircraft4 7#c7 ,modernization and recapitalization efforts1 including block upgrades and procurement schedules4 7#d7 ,planned basing actions for fielding ,c-#acj;,j aircraft to recapitalize ,c-#acj;,h aircraft4 #adf4 ,extension of prohibition on certain reductions to ,b-#a bomber aircraft squadrons ,subsection 7d77#a7 of section #acc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aegd71 as most recently amended by section #adf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahaj71 is further amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #adg4 ,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 #ic ,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 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,b7 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,c7 decrease the total aircraft inventory of ,a-#aj aircraft below #ajc 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 relevant4 #adh4 ,preservation of retired ,,kc-#aj aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall preserve each retired ,,kc-#aj aircraft in the same storage condition in which such aircraft was preserved as of ,september #cj1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,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 #adi4 ,prohibition on certain reductions to inventory of ,e-#c airborne warning and control system aircraft 7a7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,air ,force may be obligated or expended to retire1 prepare to retire1 or place in storage or in backup aircraft inventory any ,e-#c aircraft if such actions would reduce the total aircraft inventory for such aircraft below #af4 7b7 ,exception for plan ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for maintaining readiness and ensuring there is no lapse in mission capabilities1 the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for ,e-#c aircraft to below #af1 beginning #cj days after the date on which the plan is so submitted4 7c7 ,exception for ,e-#g aircraft procurement ,if the ,secretary of the ,air ,force procures enough ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft to accomplish the required mission load1 the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to actions taken to reduce the total aircraft inventory for ,e-#c aircraft to below #af after the date on which such ,e-#g ,wedgetail aircraft are delivered4 #aej4 ,b-#ba bomber aircraft program accountability matrices 7a7 ,submittal of matrices ,concurrent with the ,president's annual budget request submitted to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for fiscal year #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 the matrices described in subsection 7b7 relating to the ,b-#ba bomber aircraft program2 and 7#b7 the estimate1 as of the date of such submission1 for the program's average procurement unit cost1 acquisition unit cost1 and life-cycle costs4 7b7 ,matrices described ,the matrices described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,program goals and execution ,a matrix that identifies1 in six-month increments1 plans for and progress in achieving key milestones and events1 and specific performance metric goals and actuals for the development1 production1 and sustainment of the ,b-#ba bomber aircraft program1 which shall be subdivided1 at a minimum1 according to the following3 7,a7 ,technology readiness levels of major components1 and associated risks and key demonstration events through maturity 7technology readiness level #g7 for baseline and modernization efforts4 7,b7 ,engine design maturity1 and plans and progress of engine test events4 7,c7 ,software development progress and related metrics1 including-- 7i7 percent of capabilities complete and system features complete2 and 7ii7 software quality metrics4 7,d7 ,manufacturing progress and related metrics for the prime contractor and key suppliers1 including-- 7i7 manufacturing readiness levels through level #h2 7ii7 touch labor hours2 and 7iii7 scrap1 rework1 and repair4 7,e7 ,system verification and key ground and flight test events for developmental and operational testing1 including-- 7i7 percent complete2 7ii7 time on condition2 7iii7 sorties2 and 7iv7 test points4 7,f7 ,aircraft reliability1 availability1 and maintainability metrics1 including-- 7i7 mean time to repair2 7ii7 operational availability2 7iii7 mission capable2 and 7iv7 cost per flying hour4 7,g7 ,operations and sustainment plans and progress1 including-- 7i7 main operating base setup2 7ii7 training system deliveries2 7iii7 depot maintenance2 and 7iv7 technology data packages4 7#b7 ,cost ,a matrix expressing1 in six-month increments1 the total cost for the ,air ,force service cost position for the engineering and manufacturing development phase and production lots of the ,b-#ba bomber aircraft1 and a matrix expressing the total cost for the prime contractor's estimate for such phase and production lots1 each of which shall be phased over the entire engineering and manufacturing development period and subdivided according to the costs of the following3 7,a7 ,air vehicle4 7,b7 ,propulsion4 7,c7 ,mission systems4 7,d7 ,vehicle subsystems4 7,e7 ,air vehicle software4 7,f7 ,systems engineering4 7,g7 ,program management4 7,h7 ,system test and evaluation4 7,i7 ,support and training systems4 7,j7 ,contract fee4 7,k7 ,engineering changes4 7,l7 ,direct mission support1 including congressional general reductions4 7,m7 ,government testing4 7c7 ,semiannual update of matrices 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits the matrices required by subsection 7a71 concurrent with the submittal of each annual budget request to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 thereafter1 and not later than #ahj days after each such submittal1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,comptroller ,general updates to the matrices described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,elements ,each update submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall detail progress made toward the goals identified in the matrix described in subsection 7b77#a7 and provide updated cost estimates4 7d7 ,assessment by ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 review the sufficiency of each matrix received under this section2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of such matrix1 including by identifying cost1 schedule1 or performance trends4 7e7 ,repeal ,section #bch of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #acj ,stat4 #bjfg7 is repealed4 #aea4 ,bomber aircraft force structure and transition roadmap 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive roadmap detailing the planned force structure1 basing1 modernization1 and transition strategy for the bomber aircraft fleet of the ,air ,force through fiscal year #bjdj4 7b7 ,elements ,the roadmap required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed schedule and rationale for the planned divestment of ,b-#a bomber aircraft1 including location-specific retirements1 infrastructure disposition1 and mitigation of any resulting capability gaps4 7#b7 ,a transition plan for the operational fielding of ,b-#ba bomber aircraft1 including basing decisions1 training and sustainment plans1 operational concepts1 and anticipated initial operational capability and full operational capability timelines4 7#c7 ,a strategy for integrating units of the ,air ,national ,guard and the ,air ,force ,reserve into ,b-#ba bomber aircraft operations1 including planned force structure1 association1 training1 and mobilization models4 7#d7 ,an update on-- 7,a7 modernization efforts for ,b-#eb bomber aircraft1 including engine replacement1 radar upgrades1 and digital integration efforts2 and 7,b7 the expected service life and mission profile of ,b-#eb bomber aircraft through the #bjejs4 7#e7 ,a detailed timeline with key milestones for each of the elements described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 including programmatic decision points1 resourcing requirements1 risk assessments1 and coordination with other components of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command and the ,air ,combat ,command4 7c7 ,objective ,the roadmap required by subsection 7a7 shall support a deliberate and balanced transition to a modernized1 dual-capable bomber aircraft force that ensures long-range strike capacity1 survivability1 and deterrence in both nuclear and conventional mission sets1 with a minimum of #ajj ,b-#ba bomber aircraft4 7d7 ,form ,the roadmap required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #aeb4 ,requirement for an intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance roadmap for the ,air ,force 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive roadmap detailing the strategic plan for the development1 acquisition1 modernization1 and integration of intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance 7,,isr7 capabilities of the ,air ,force4 7b7 ,elements ,the roadmap required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a strategic assessment of current 7as of the date on which the roadmap is submitted7 and projected intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance requirements for the ,air ,force across all domains1 including air1 space1 and cyberspace4 7#b7 ,an inventory of current 7as of the date on which the roadmap is submitted7 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance platforms1 sensors1 and associated data-processing systems1 including the mission capabilities1 operational status1 and expected service life for each4 7#c7 ,a plan for the modernization or divestment of legacy airborne intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance systems1 with individualized justification of the modernization or divestment plan for each such legacy system4 7#d7 ,a detailed outline of planned investments and capabilities in emerging intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance technologies1 including-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence2 7,b7 machine learning2 7,c7 space-based intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 and 7,d7 autonomous or remotely piloted platforms4 7#e7 ,an assessment of the integration of intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance data into command and control networks1 including interoperability with joint1 interagency1 and allied partners4 7#f7 ,a risk assessment identifying potential capability gaps1 threats1 and mitigation strategies4 7#g7 ,a description of the roles and responsibilities of the components of the intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance effort of the ,air ,force in implementing the roadmap4 7#h7 ,a proposed timeline and milestones for the implementation of the roadmap over the next ten fiscal years4 #aec4 ,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 a strategy for integrating units of the ,air ,national ,guard and ,air ,force ,reserve into ,f-#dg fighter aircraft operations1 including planned force structure1 association1 training1 and mobilization models4 7c7 ,form ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 #aed4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending report on acquisition strategy for ,airborne ,command ,post ,capability ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for operation and maintenance1 ,air ,force1 and available to the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for travel expenses1 not more than #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the acquisition strategy of the ,air ,force to maintain the ,airborne ,command ,post capability1 including-- 7#a7 options to expand production of the ,c-#acj;,j-#cj ,super ,hercules aircraft to provide additional airframes to preserve the ,airborne ,command ,post capability2 and 7#b7 an outline of the future relationship of the ,airborne ,command ,post capability with the ,secondary ,launch ,platform-,airborne effort4 ,e ,defense-wide1 ,joint1 and ,multiservice ,matters #afa4 ,requirements relating to executive airlift aircraft 7a7 ,analysis of alternatives 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall conduct an analysis of alternatives to identify potential solutions for the recapitalization of the executive airlift aircraft fleets of the ,armed ,forces4 ,in conducting such analysis1 the ,secretary of ,defense 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 ,defense 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 ,defense 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 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraphs3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish standards for prioritizing access to executive aircraft controlled by the ,secretaries of the military departments among authorized users of such aircraft within the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assign a career appointee 7as that term is defined in section #cacb7;a7 of title #e7 in the ,senior ,executive ,service of the ,department of ,defense to coordinate the efficient tasking of executive aircraft controlled by the ,secretaries of the military departments and compliance with rules1 regulations1 policies1 and guidance relating to such aircraft1 including the standards established under paragraph 7#b74 ,the career appointee shall1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense1 have knowledge and experience relating to executive aircraft1 including familiarity with the executive aircraft fleets controlled by the ,secretaries of the military departments and procedures for the prioritization of executive aircraft users4 4 7#b7 ,timelines ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 establish the standards required by paragraph 7#b7 of such section #abj7;b7 7as amended by this section7 not later than ,december #a1 #bjbe2 and 7,b7 assign the career appointee required by paragraph 7#c7 of such section #abj7;b7 7as amended by this section7 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbf4 #afb4 ,amendments to prohibition on operation1 procurement1 and contracting related to foreign-made light detection and ranging ,section #afd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking shall not operate and inserting may not operate12 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 covered ,li,d,a,r technology2 or 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting covered before ,li,d,a,r technology2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,mitigation of risk of use of covered ,li,d,a,r technology 7#a7 ,strategy required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a strategy to mitigate the risk to the ,department of ,defense of the use of covered ,li,d,a,r technology by defense contractors and subcontractors 7at any tier74 7#b7 ,elements ,in developing the strategy required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 publish a list of covered ,li,d,a,r companies in the ,federal ,register2 7,b7 conduct an assessment of the potential risks to the ,department associated with the use of covered ,li,d,a,r technology by defense contractors1 including an assessment of the severity and likelihood of occurrence of each such risk and a prioritization of such risks2 and 7,c7 solicit input from defense contractors and subcontractors 7at any tier7 to identify effective approaches to reducing or eliminating use of covered ,li,d,a,r technology by such contractors and subcontractors4 7#c7 ,implementation ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall implement the strategy required by paragraph 7#a74 ,such strategy shall actively monitor risk mitigation measures related to the use of covered ,li,d,a,r technology by defense contractors based on the assessment conducted and the input received under paragraph 7#b74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,the term covered ,li,d,a,r technology means ,li,d,a,r technology and any related services and equipment-- 7,a7 manufactured by a covered ,li,d,a,r company2 7,b7 uses operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country2 or 7,c7 uses network connectivity or data storage located in a covered foreign country or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country4 4 #afc4 ,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 #afd4 ,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 #ahh 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 #afe4 ,plan for open mission systems of ,f-#ce aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a plan to establish an open mission systems computing environment that is controlled by the ,federal ,government on the ,f-#ce aircraft of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required under subsection 7a7 shall do the following3 7#a7 ,enable the portability of software applications between the ,f-#ce aircraft1 the ,f-#bb aircraft1 and the ,next ,generation ,air ,dominance initiative of the ,air ,force4 7#b7 ,enable the integration of new open mission system software1 or changes to existing open mission system software1 with minimal integration work required by the prime contractor of the air vehicle4 7#c7 ,eliminate or minimize aircraft airworthiness impacts due to software changes within the open mission systems computing environment4 7#d7 ,enable the rapid upgrade of onboard processors4 7#e7 ,leverage a ,federal ,government reference architecture4 7#f7 ,ensure control by the ,federal ,government over the airworthiness and security processes1 as well as ownership by the ,federal ,government of the open mission system technical documentation and data rights4 7#g7 ,be capable of connection to all relevant aircraft apertures sufficient to meet current and future combat requirements1 including cockpit connectivity via ethernet4 7#h7 ,leverage modern commercial software languages and techniques necessary to support reliable1 high-throughput1 and low-latency use-cases4 7#i7 ,be applicable across all blocks and variants of the ,f-#ce aircraft4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the plan required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #aff4 ,annual ,,gao reviews of the ,f-#ce aircraft program 7a7 ,annual reviews and reports ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and not later than ,march #a of each year thereafter through ,march #a1 #bjcj1 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 ,,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 ,program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bad4 ,modification to authority for acquisition1 construction1 or furnishing of test facilities and equipment4 ,sec4 #bae4 ,extension of limitation on availability of funds for fundamental research collaboration with certain academic institutions4 ,sec4 #baf4 ,modification of requirement for ,department of ,defense policies for management and certification of ,link #af military tactical data link network4 ,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 ,alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs4 ,sec4 #bai4 ,congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation oversight4 ,sec4 #bbj4 ,application of software innovation to modernize test and evaluation infrastructure4 ,sec4 #bba4 ,review and alignment of standards1 guidance1 and policies relating to digital engineering4 ,sec4 #bbb4 ,catalyst ,pathfinder ,program4 ,sec4 #bbc4 ,modifications to defense research capacity building program4 ,sec4 #bbd4 ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institute4 ,sec4 #bbe4 ,advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing4 ,sec4 #bbf4 ,evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and long-range weapons4 ,sec4 #bbg4 ,western regional range complex demonstration4 ,sec4 #bbh4 ,demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance weapon system platforms4 ,sec4 #bbi4 ,pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft4 ,sec4 #bcj4 ,prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations4 ,sec4 #bca4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4 ,sec4 #bcb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for realignment of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation functions of ,joint conventional armaments and ammunition4 ,sec4 #bcc4 ,limitation on use of funds for certain ,navy software4 ,sec4 #bcd4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering pending report on study results4 ,subtitle ,c--,biotechnology ,matters ,sec4 #bda4 ,support for research and development of bioindustrial manufacturing processes4 ,sec4 #bdb4 ,biotechnology ,management ,office4 ,sec4 #bdc4 ,bioindustrial commercialization program4 ,sec4 #bdd4 ,biotechnology supply chain resiliency program4 ,sec4 #bde4 ,biological data for artificial intelligence4 ,sec4 #bdf4 ,department of ,defense biotechnology strategy4 ,sec4 #bdg4 ,ethical and responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bdh4 ,establishing biobased product merit guidance4 ,subtitle ,d--,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #bea4 ,modification of energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy of ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office4 ,sec4 #beb4 ,extension of period for annual reports on critical technology areas supportive of the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 ,sec4 #bec4 ,quarterly briefings on research1 development1 test1 and evaluation laboratories and facilities4 ,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 ,authority ,subsection 7a7 of section #djbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the following3 the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit14 7b7 ,maximum amount of award prizes ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking #aj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj4 7c7 ,congressional notification threshold ,subsection 7g77#a7 of such section is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj4 #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 7#c7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by inserting or test organizations after laboratories2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,test organization defined ,in this section1 the term test organization means a test organization of the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base specified in ,department of ,defense ,directive #cbjj4aa or any successor directive4 4 #bac4 ,program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,making permanent and improving pilot program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense ,chapter #cje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #dade4 ,program for the enhancement of the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation centers of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments shall jointly carry out a program to demonstrate methods for the more effective development of technology and management of functions at eligible centers4 7b7 ,eligible centers ,for purposes of the program1 the eligible centers are-- 7#a7 the science and technology reinvention laboratories1 as designated by section #daba7;b7 of this title2 7#b7 the test and evaluation centers which are activities specified as part of the ,major ,range and ,test ,facility ,base in ,department of ,defense ,directive #cbjj4aa 7or any successor document72 7#c7 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 7#d7 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit2 and 7#e7 the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 7c7 ,definition of responsible officials concerned ,for purposes of this section1 the term responsible official concerned means-- 7#a7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,acquisition1 ,technology1 and ,logistics1 with respect to matters concerning the ,army2 7#b7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition1 with respect to matters concerning the ,navy and the ,marine ,corps2 or 7#c7 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,acquisition1 with respect to matters concerning the ,air ,force and the ,space ,force2 7#d7 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to matters concerning the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency1 the ,defense ,innovation ,unit1 and the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office1 and any other matters not covered by paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c74 7d7 ,participation in program 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the head of each eligible center shall submit to the responsible official concerned a proposal on1 and implement1 alternative and innovative methods of effective management and operations of eligible centers1 rapid project delivery1 support1 experimentation1 prototyping1 and partnership with universities and private sector entities-- 7,a7 to generate greater value and efficiencies in research and development activities2 7,b7 to enable more efficient and effective operations of supporting activities1 such as-- 7i7 facility management1 construction1 and repair2 7ii7 business operations2 7iii7 personnel management policies and practices2 and 7iv7 intramural and public outreach2 and 7,c7 to enable more rapid deployment of warfighter capabilities4 7#b7 ,implementation ,the head of an eligible center shall implement each method proposed under paragraph 7#a7 unless such method is disapproved in writing by the responsible official concerned within #fj days of receiving the proposal from the eligible center4 7e7 ,waiver authority for demonstration and implementation ,the head of an eligible center may waive any regulation1 restriction1 requirement1 guidance1 policy1 procedure1 or departmental instruction that would affect the implementation of a method proposed under subsection 7d77#a71 unless such implementation would be prohibited by a provision of a ,federal statute or common law4 4 7b7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dada note prec47 is repealed4 #bad4 ,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 elements of the ,department of ,defense1 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 ,this section 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 this section4 7f7 ,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 7d74 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 implement the amendments made by subsection 7a74 #bae4 ,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 #baf4 ,modification of requirement for ,department of ,defense 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 #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 ,alternative test and evaluation pathway for designated defense acquisition programs 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an alternative test and evaluation pathway as described in subsection 7b7 for covered programs to enhance agility1 accelerate delivery of capabilities1 and ensure data-driven decisionmaking1 while maintaining independent oversight of evaluation outcomes4 7b7 ,elements ,the pathway required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,for each covered program1 the ,secretary of the military department concerned1 through its service test activities1 shall-- 7,a7 develop and implement a unified test and evaluation strategy that aligns developmental testing and operational testing to a single set of test objectives that build system understanding throughout the test program to more effectively support capability delivery within rapid prototyping and iterative updates with early and continuous operational feedback2 7,b7 develop and implement a test data strategy that includes-- 7i7 collection of raw data from system components during test events and operational activities1 including submission of industry-derived data from their development and testing evolutions2 7ii7 evaluation criteria to assess the mission effects and suitability of the system based on the data to be collected1 including from live-fire test events1 if applicable2 7iii7 a process for independently validating industry-derived data1 if needed2 7iv7 provision of resources for automated data collection1 storage1 and access2 and 7v7 automated analytics tools to assess performance trends1 reliability1 and maintenance needs2 7,c7 incorporate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 best practices such as-- 7i7 hardware-in-the-loop testing to validate system integration2 7ii7 continuous data collection from prototypes and fielded systems to refine designs and update lifecycle costs2 7iii7 testing subsystem prototypes throughout system development to assess their contribution to the mission effect of the fielded system2 and 7iv7 integration of supporting or complementary data from digital twins or other model-based systems engineering tools2 7,d7 define general test and evaluation objectives and data needs while allowing detailed execution plans to evolve based on test results and emerging requirements1 avoiding rigid milestone-driven schedules2 and 7,e7 ensure all raw test data and associated analytics are owned by the ,federal ,government1 stored in accessible repositories1 and available to authorized ,department entities1 including the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 throughout the program lifecycle4 7#b7 ,each such covered program shall be exempt from-- 7,a7 any requirement in law1 regulation1 or policy1 including ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb or other policies1 to develop and submit a test and evaluation master plan1 as long as a unified test and evaluation strategy and test data strategy are implemented1 as required by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 any requirement in law1 regulation1 or policy to conduct any milestone-specific operational test event1 such as the requirement in section #daga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to conduct initial operational test and evaluation2 and 7,c7 any other test and evaluation documentation or approval process that the ,secretary determines is inconsistent with the agile and iterative nature of this pathway4 7c7 ,role of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,for each covered program designated for oversight by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall-- 7#a7 provide independent evaluation of test data across all phases of the program lifecycle1 including-- 7,a7 assessing the sufficiency of the program's test and evaluation strategy and data strategy to demonstrate military effectiveness2 7,b7 evaluating whether the program collects and analyzes sufficient raw data1 learns from test results at a pace relevant to operational needs1 and converges on military effectiveness based on data trends2 7,c7 identifying deficiencies in test and evaluation strategies that risk system performance1 suitability1 or survivability2 and 7,d7 providing continuous oversight through ongoing analysis of test data2 7#b7 have unrestricted access to all raw test data1 data repositories1 and analytics maintained by the military departments for the covered program2 7#c7 not require of the covered program-- 7,a7 any specific test plan1 execution method1 or documentation format1 or any pre-approval of test and evaluation activities1 as a condition of testing1 data collection1 or evaluation2 or 7,b7 any ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation-approved test and evaluation master plan or other pre-execution documentation under existing policies2 and 7#d7 include in the annual report required under section #aci7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a summary of the adequacy of data strategies1 rates of learning1 and risks that aligns with the evaluation processes established in this section4 7d7 ,guidance required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments and the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 shall issue guidance to implement the alternative test and evaluation pathway under this section1 including standards for data strategies and modern testing practices and procedures to support evaluation by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,report ,not later than three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of this section1 including an assessment of the effectiveness of the pathway in accelerating capability delivery and improving system performance and any recommendations for expanding or modifying the pathway4 7f7 ,covered program defined ,in this section1 the term covered program means the following3 7#a7 ,a defense acquisition program that the ,secretary of ,defense designates1 on or after the date on which guidance is issued under subsection 7d71 for use of the alternative test and evaluation pathway under this section4 7#b7 ,a defense acquisition program relating to software and covered hardware initiated on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #bai4 ,congressionally directed programs for test and evaluation oversight 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall include in the annual report required by section #aci7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 an assessment of the operational and live fire test and evaluation activities for-- 7#a7 command and control and data integration architecture for layered integrated missile defense of the homeland2 7#b7 the ,joint ,fires ,network2 and 7#c7 the ,cryptographic ,modernization ,program4 7b7 ,alternative pathway ,for any effort under subsection 7a7 assigned to the software acquisition pathway pursuant to section #cfjc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation shall assess the effort in accordance with the alternative test and evaluation pathway established by section #bah of this ,act4 #bbj4 ,application of software innovation 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 ,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 efforts-- 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 sharing2 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 7c7 ,covered armed force defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force4 #bba4 ,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 7,b7 defined standards for data management and modeling2 and 7,c7 consideration for either consensus-based standards or nonconsensus-based standards1 depending on what is determined to be in the best interests of the government based on the ability to adopt such standards quickly and prevent technology vendor lock4 7#b7 ,periodic review ,not less frequently than once every three years following implementation of the standard reference architecture required under paragraph 7#a71 but ending on ,september #cj1 #bjcd1 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 ,secretary of the military department concerned4 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 following3 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 #bbb4 ,catalyst ,pathfinder ,program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall establish a program that-- 7#a7 creates partnerships between operational units of the ,army and research universities to provide a platform for university-based researchers and small businesses to collaborate directly with soldiers on innovative applied research and development2 and 7#b7 integrates soldiers into the problem identification process and early-stage development efforts to ensure technical solutions are meeting soldier needs and enhancing lethality4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish activities at select divisions of the ,army to accelerate the incorporation of soldier insights into capability development2 7#b7 establish policies that streamline collaboration between soldiers1 ,army ,transformation and ,training ,command1 research universities1 and small businesses2 7#c7 establish a governance board that includes representatives from the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 acquisition1 requirements1 and research university communities2 and 7#d7 promote transition of successful program projects to ,army programs4 7c7 ,inclusion in future-years defense program ,the program shall be treated as a research1 development1 test1 and evaluation activity in the ,army's input to the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bbc4 ,modifications to defense research capacity building program 7a7 ,in general ,for fiscal year #bjbf and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all funding opportunities executed in ,program ,element #jfjabbh;,d#h,z1 or successor program element1 shall include separate funding solicitations each focused toward-- 7#a7 ,historically ,black ,colleges and ,universities and ,tribal ,colleges and ,universities2 and 7#b7 ,minority-,serving ,institutions that are not described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,historically ,black ,college or ,university has the meaning given the term part ,b institution in section #cbb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfa74 7#b7 ,the term ,minority-,serving ,institution means an eligible institution described in section #cga7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#c7 ,the term ,tribal ,college or ,university has the meaning given the term in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b774 #bbd4 ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institute 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish one or more ,national ,security and ,defense ,artificial ,intelligence ,institutes 7referred to in this section as ,institutes7 at eligible host institutions4 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 ,an 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 with 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-- 7#a7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb77 in the ,united ,states that conducts research sponsored by the ,department of ,defense2 or 7#b7 a senior military college 7as defined in section #baaa;a7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #bbe4 ,advanced robotic automation for munitions manufacturing 7a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall carry out a program to support the maturation and expansion of robotic automation capabilities for munitions manufacturing at government-owned1 contractor-operated production facilities4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the program under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the design and integration of inherently safe1 scalable robotic load1 assemble1 and pack 7,,lap7 systems for munitions production4 7#b7 ,the demonstration of increased throughput and production capacity1 while reducing manual handling of energetic materials4 7#c7 ,the development of cyber-hardened data infrastructure for secure integration of factory-floor operations with enterprise systems4 7#d7 ,support for workforce upskilling and training in robotics1 automation1 and advanced manufacturing technologies4 7#e7 ,the evaluation of applicability across multiple munition types and organic industrial base sites4 7c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall coordinate with the ,joint ,program ,executive ,office ,armaments and ,ammunition and other relevant components of the ,department of the ,army4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the program carried out under subsection 7a74 ,such briefing shall cover-- 7#a7 the progress made under the program2 7#b7 lessons learned2 and 7#c7 recommendations for the wider adoption of robotic automation technologies within the defense industrial base4 #bbf4 ,evaluation of additional test corridors for hypersonic and long-range weapons 7a7 ,evaluation required ,to assess impact effectiveness and increase the cadence of testing and training for long-range and hypersonic systems1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,director of the ,test ,resource ,management ,center and in consultation with requirements owners of long-range and hypersonic systems of the ,armed ,forces1 evaluate-- 7#a7 the comparative advantages of episodic and permanent special activity airspace designated by the ,federal ,aviation ,administration for use by the ,department of ,defense suitable for the test and training of long-range and hypersonic systems2 7#b7 requirements for continental test ranges1 including-- 7,a7 attributes1 including live1 virtual1 and constructive capabilities2 7,b7 scheduling and availability2 7,c7 safety2 7,d7 end strength2 7,e7 facilities1 infrastructure1 radar1 and related systems2 7,f7 launch locations2 7,g7 impact areas2 and 7,h7 such other characteristics as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 and 7#c7 potential enhancements to existing ,federal ,government facilities needed to enable use of these facilities by the ,department of ,defense for testing and research of hypersonic systems4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection 7a71 including an assessment of the completion date4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term impact area means the point at which a test terminates4 7#b7 ,the term launch location means the point from which a test is initiated4 #bbg4 ,western regional range complex demonstration 7a7 ,demonstration required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a demonstration project under which the ,secretary-- 7#a7 interconnects ranges or training sites in the western ,states2 and 7#b7 uses such interconnected ranges and sites as a joint multi-domain kinetic and non-kinetic testing and training environment for the military departments4 7b7 ,use of existing ranges and capabilities ,in carrying out the project under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall use ranges1 testing sites1 and related capabilities that are in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,activities ,the range complex established under subsection 7a7 shall be capable of facilitating testing and training in the following3 7#a7 ,electromagnetic spectrum operations4 7#b7 ,electromagnetic warfare4 7#c7 ,operations that blend kinetic and non-kinetic effects4 7#d7 ,joint ,all ,domain ,command and ,control 7commonly known as ,,jadc#b74 7#e7 ,information warfare1 including-- 7,a7 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 7,b7 offensive and defensive cyber operations2 7,c7 space operations2 7,d7 psychological operations2 7,e7 public affairs2 and 7,f7 weather operations4 7d7 ,timeline for completion of initial demonstration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense 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 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 of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 a phased implementation plan and design for connecting ranges and testing sites in the western ,states as required under subsection 7a71 including the initial demonstration required by subsection 7d72 7#b7 how the design architecture of the plan is in alignment with recommendations of the most recent ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,superiority ,strategy of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#c7 how the design architecture is expected to support high-periodicity training1 testing1 research1 and development4 7f7 ,western ,state defined ,in this section1 the term western ,state means a ,state located west of the ,mississippi ,river4 7g7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 #bbh4 ,demonstration of near real-time monitoring capabilities to enhance weapon system platforms 7a7 ,demonstration ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the service acquisition executives1 shall carry out a demonstration to equip selected weapon system platforms with onboard1 near real-time1 end-to-end serial bus and radio frequency monitoring capabilities to detect cyber threats and improve maintenance efficiency4 7b7 ,phases ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the demonstration 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 three weapon system platforms for initial participation in the demonstration1 prioritizing the ,,mh-#fj,r and ,,mq-#i aircraft fleets and using the priorities identified under section #aeei of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note72 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 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,secretary with respect to the demonstration conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the effectiveness of the monitoring capabilities with respect to-- 7i7 cyber threat detection2 7ii7 maintenance efficiency2 and 7iii7 operational readiness and mission capable rates4 7,b7 ,specific recommendations regarding-- 7i7 whether near real-time monitoring capabilities should be implemented across additional ,department weapon system platforms2 7ii7 if additional implementation is recommended1 which specific weapon system platforms should receive priority for such implementation1 along with the estimated costs and funding requirements2 7iii7 an analysis of the advisability of developing a program for implementing such capabilities1 including potential risks1 benefits1 and trade-offs2 and 7iv7 proposed metrics for measuring successful implementation and operational effectiveness4 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #bbi4 ,pilot program on modernized health and usage monitoring systems to address obsolescence in rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army and ,secretary of the ,navy may establish and carry out a pilot program to evaluate commercially available1 next-generation ,health and ,usage ,monitoring ,systems 7referred to in this section as ,,hums7 technologies intended to address obsolescence issues affecting legacy ,,hums currently installed on ,army and ,marine ,corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft4 7b7 ,objectives ,in conducting the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,army and ,secretary of the ,navy shall assess whether modernized ,,hums technologies-- 7#a7 effectively mitigate obsolescence risks associated with legacy ,,hums systems2 7#b7 enhance the operational readiness1 availability1 and sustainment of ,army and ,marine ,corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft2 and 7#c7 deliver advanced predictive analytics capabilities1 reducing maintenance burden and lifecycle costs4 7c7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall be carried out for a period not exceeding one year4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after completion of the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,army and ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing-- 7#a7 the pilot program results1 including effectiveness in addressing obsolescence1 improving predictive maintenance1 and enhancing readiness and aircraft availability2 and 7#b7 recommendations regarding broader adoption of evaluated ,,hums technologies across the ,army and ,marine ,corps rotary-wing and tiltrotor aircraft fleet4 #bcj4 ,prohibition on modification of indirect cost rates for institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not change or modify indirect cost rates 7otherwise known as facilities and administration cost rates7 for ,department of ,defense grants and contracts awarded to institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations 7as those terms are defined in part #bjj of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 until the ,secretary makes the certification described under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,certification ,a certification under this subsection is a certification to the congressional defense committees that the ,department of ,defense-- 7#a7 working with the extramural research community1 including representatives from universities1 university associations1 independent research institutes1 and private foundations1 has developed an alternative indirect cost model that has-- 7,a7 reduced the indirect cost rate for all applicable institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations 7compared to indirect rates for fiscal year #bjbe72 and 7,b7 optimized payment of legitimate and essential indirect costs involved in conducting ,department of ,defense research to ensure transparency and efficiency for ,department of ,defense-funded grants and contracts2 and 7#b7 established an implementation plan with adequate transition time to change budgeting and accounting processes for affected institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations4 #bca4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending compliance with requirements relating to the ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office 7a7 ,limitation ,of the funds described in subsection 7b71 not more than #hj 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 7#b7 provides that ,office with the staff and other resources necessary to effectively carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection 7c7 of such section2 and 7#c7 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 #acg ,stat4 #bjh74 7b7 ,funds described ,the funds described in this subsection are funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,department of ,defense and available for travel expenses for any of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#b7 ,the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 #bcb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for realignment of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation functions of ,joint conventional armaments and ammunition 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 disestablish1 or modify the duties assigned to1 an organization responsible 7as of the date of the enactment of this ,act7 for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation functions of ,joint conventional armaments and ammunition until a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the report required under subsection 7b7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than ,november #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following with respect to the proposed realignment of functions described in subsection 7a73 7#a7 ,an explanation of whether ,army personnel1 including contractors1 would be required to relocate to a new location and if so an estimate of how many personnel would relocate and to what locations4 7#b7 ,an explanation of whether the ,army expects to build new facilities and infrastructure at new locations to accomplish the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation functions of ,joint conventional armaments and ammunition and1 if so1 identification of-- 7,a7 what new facilities and infrastructure would have to be constructed2 and 7,b7 where such facilities and infrastructure would be constructed4 7#c7 ,a detailed estimate of the costs of relocating personnel and equipment and constructing new facilities and infrastructure4 7#d7 ,a detailed explanation of the efficiencies1 if any1 that the ,army expects to realize by realigning the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation functions of ,joint conventional armaments and ammunition4 #bcc4 ,limitation on use of funds for certain ,navy software ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available may be obligated or expended to develop1 procure1 or operate the autonomy baseline manager or the common control system of the ,navy for a proposed unmanned surface vessel program unless1 with respect to that program-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 the original baseline schedule of key capability deliverables and the current schedule as of the date of submission2 7,b7 the original cost estimate and the current cost estimate as of the date of submission1 including the total funding received for the program2 7,c7 all reports of test and experimentation events1 including a comparison of performance to alternative industry capabilities2 7,d7 the unaltered assessment of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit on a market assessment of industry capabilities compared to the capabilities of the autonomy baseline manager and the common control system of the ,navy2 and 7,e7 an assessment that the program is delivering new capabilities at a pace and quality that meets or exceeds industry capabilities2 and 7#b7 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations validates to the congressional defense committees that the program meets operational user needs of the ,navy4 #bcd4 ,limitation on availability of funds for ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering pending report on study results ,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 to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering for travel expenses1 not more than #hj percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,under ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the report required by section #bde7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahej74 ,c ,biotechnology ,matters #bda4 ,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 ,funding ,funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,defense for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation may be used to carry out the activities described in subsection 7c71 including the design and construction activities described in subsection 7c74 4 #bdb4 ,biotechnology ,management ,office 7a7 ,designation of senior official ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior official1 with relevant biotechnology experience1 from a position within the ,department of ,defense that was in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to-- 7#a7 be the senior official for biotechnology issues2 7#b7 be the head of the ,biotechnology ,management ,office established under subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 carry out the responsibilities for the office in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,establishment of ,biotechnology ,management ,office ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with input from the senior official designated under subsection 7a71 charter and establish1 under the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 a ,biotechnology ,management ,office to foster the development1 acquisition1 and sustainment of broad-based biotechnology capabilities for the ,department4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the office established under subsection 7b7 shall be responsible for the following3 7#a7 ,maintaining and executing the ,defense ,biotechnology ,strategy required by section #bdf1 including development and execution of a long-term research1 development1 acquisition1 and sustainment roadmap4 7#b7 ,updating policies and guidance within the ,department relating to the acquisition1 adoption1 and transition of biotechnology-based products into ,department use4 7#c7 ,coordinating with activities across the ,department1 the ,federal ,government1 industry1 academia1 and international partners relating to biotechnology4 7#d7 ,proposing options for streamlining the regulatory or acquisition process of the ,department4 7#e7 ,conducting1 as may be needed1 global competition analyses1 net assessment1 or forecasting to support decisionmakers on biotechnology advances4 7#f7 ,supporting the development of public-private partnerships with academia1 industry1 and other ,state and local government partners1 including through the development or fostering of regionally focused innovation ecosystems4 7#g7 ,identifying biotechnology workforce and training gaps across the workforce of the ,department4 7#h7 ,such other responsibilities as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the designation of the senior official pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the proposed scope of the charter for the office to be established pursuant to subsection 7b71 as well as implementation plans for preliminary activities the office will pursue during the proceeding one-year period4 #bdc4 ,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 entities for establishing1 upgrading1 and retooling of 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 entity in a competitive manner4 7#c7 ,award criteria ,in selecting entities to receive awards under the program1 the ,secretary shall consider the following criteria3 7,a7 ,the potential of the technology of such entity to improve domestic resilience and protect critical supply chains with biomanufactured products4 7,b7 ,how the technology of such entity could help meet the demand for the capabilities required by the next generation of warfighters4 7,c7 ,the ability of the bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such entity is seeking such award to be repurposed and the range of products that such bioindustrial manufacturing facility is capable of producing4 7,d7 ,whether the bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such entity is seeking such award supports the goal of wide geographic distribution of bioindustrial manufacturing facilities across the ,united ,states4 7,e7 ,whether the bioindustrial manufacturing facility with respect to which such 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 capabilities4 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 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 periodic reports on the following3 7#a7 ,the progress of the recipient in establishing1 upgrading1 or retooling the 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 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 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 products that are or will be produced at the bioindustrial manufacturing facility described in paragraph 7#a7 once such 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 ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the activities under the program1 including the following3 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 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 rationale for providing additional amounts under the award2 and 7vi7 to the extent practicable1 an explanation of the effects of the award4 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 amounts4 7,c7 ,an explanation of the communication between the ,secretary and entities seeking an award under the program regarding requirements and timelines for such awards4 7,d7 ,an explanation of how the establishment1 upgrading1 or retooling of the bioindustrial manufacturing facilities 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 needs and transmits that determination1 and that later date1 to the congressional defense committees4 7f7 ,definition of biomanufacturing ,in this section1 the term biomanufacturing means the utilization of biological systems to develop new and advance existing products1 tools1 and processes at commercial scale4 #bdd4 ,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 develop and scale within the laboratories of the military departments1 and transition from the laboratories of the military departments1 biotechnology-based technologies and capabilities 7including products such as chemicals1 materials1 and fuels7 that are relevant to the mission of the ,department of ,defense and 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 laboratories of the military departments 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 entities1 such as commercial entities1 research institutions1 and academic organizations1 to execute the activities under this subparagraph 7,b72 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 of ,defense carries out the ,program1 the ,secretary 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 and deployable infrastructure components2 7ii7 enhance performance through development of novel materials2 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 ,reports 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than one year after commencing the ,program1 and biennially 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 or years 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#b7 ,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 #bde4 ,biological data for artificial intelligence 7a7 ,,ai accessibility to qualified biological data resources 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of 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 ,elements ,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 the dataset involved4 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 and considerations ,in developing and implementing the requirements under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 the heads of the research laboratories of each of the ,armed ,forces1 and relevant individuals and entities in the private sector and academia who have received funding for research from the ,department of ,defense to ensure that such requirements are not overly burdensome2 and 7#b7 review and incorporate1 to the extent the ,secretary determines appropriate1 existing ,federal frameworks and standards for the use of qualified biological data resources for advanced computational methods4 #bdf4 ,department of ,defense biotechnology strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a strategy on the national security implications of emerging biotechnologies1 including the future role that biotechnology will play in defense1 and means to improve industry1 interagency1 and international relationships in this sector4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,how the ,department of ,defense will develop and expand a network of commercial facilities for the biomanufacture of products that are critical for defense needs4 7#b7 ,review and update of military specifications in order to better incorporate or substitute current products with biotechnology-based products4 7#c7 ,updated plans and policies for the ,department to enter into advance market commitments and offtake agreements for biotechnology products that have defense applications4 7#d7 ,review of how the ,department could better incorporate military-relevant applications of emerging biotechnology into wargaming exercises1 tabletop exercises1 or other net assessment analyses4 7#e7 ,the benefits and costs of issuing a research grand challenge1 or a series of challenges1 that focus on making biotechnology predictably engineerable and how the ,department would implement such research grand challenge or series of challenges4 7#f7 ,development of a biotechnology regulation science and technology program within the ,department1 including development of digital infrastructure to support simplified regulation and the development of biometrology tools4 7#g7 ,updated plans and policies for intergovernmental support that the ,department could provide in encouraging member countries of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 to aggregate demand and pool purchasing power for biotechnology products4 7#h7 ,review of plans and guidance on how the ,department can work to develop1 integrate1 and disseminate biotechnology research initiatives across member countries of ,,nato1 and how the ,department might coordinate with international stakeholders to utilize the combined research capabilities of such member countries to drive a biotechnology development approach4 7#i7 ,review of the feasibility and advisability of using cloud computing methods to safely store biological data to include considerations related to cybersecurity1 biosecurity1 and data privacy4 7#aj7 ,development of a training program for all members of the ,armed ,forces1 civilian employees of the ,department1 and contractors of the ,department whose duties 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 regarding biotechnology4 #bdg4 ,ethical and 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 ethical and responsible development and deployment of biotechnology within the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary of ,defense 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#c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary of ,defense 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 ethical and 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 ethical and 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 uses of biotechnology that potentially result in irreversible or heritable characteristics 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 ,policies relating to human performance enhancement or augmentation4 7#i7 ,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 #bdh4 ,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 publicly available guidance for private entities on how such entities can effectively demonstrate1 validate1 and verify that a biobased product of such entity provides capabilities meeting the requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,analysis ,in developing the guidance required by subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering shall conduct an analysis of current military specifications for suitable product categories and make such analysis publicly available for use by private entities1 such as in industry or academia4 ,such analysis shall include3 7#a7 ,assessment of all current military specifications and identification of those that may-- 7,a7 have existing biobased products that meet such specifications2 7,b7 could be met with biobased products with some modification2 or 7,c7 have no military specification where a new one may be required4 7#b7 ,assessment of current validation and verification processes related to military specifications to determine if modifications to such processes are needed to consider biobased product alternatives4 7#c7 ,review of existing acquisition policy and practices related to procurement of materials meeting military specifications to determine if any changes to such processes are recommended to accommodate biobased products4 7c7 ,biobased product defined ,in this section1 the term biobased product means a product manufactured1 produced1 or developed through the application of living organisms to alter living or non-living materials4 ,d ,plans1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #bea4 ,modification of energetic materials strategic plan and investment strategy of ,joint ,energetics ,transition ,office ,section #adh7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 identifying raw material waste produced during the explosives manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce waste and optimize production4 4 #beb4 ,extension of period for annual reports on critical technology areas supportive of the ,national ,defense ,strategy ,section #bag7;c77#a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note7 is amended1 in the matter before subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,december #a1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #a1 #bjcj4 #bec4 ,quarterly briefings on research1 development1 test1 and evaluation laboratories and facilities 7a7 ,required briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the of enactment of this ,act1 and every three months for two years thereafter1 the ,director of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,test ,resource ,management of the ,air ,force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the challenges facing ,department of ,defense research1 development1 test1 and evaluation laboratories and facilities4 ,such briefings shall address the chronic institutional causes of underinvestment in such laboratories and facilities and how to improve investment in the future4 7b7 ,participants ,the ,director of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,test ,resource ,management may include representatives from the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering or a military department 7as appropriate7 in the briefings required by this section4 7c7 ,briefing elements ,each quarterly briefing should address-- 7#a7 the funding trends and internal processes that are contributing to the underinvestment in such laboratories and facilities2 7#b7 the overall conditions of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense1 including maintenance backlogs and modernization needs2 7#c7 how such infrastructure investments are weighed against other military construction requirements2 7#d7 the highest priority projects for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure1 a justification for such priority1 and any progress made towards funding any such priorities2 7#e7 options for improving the way such infrastructure is funded and managed1 including the potential for public-private partnerships and public-public partnerships that could lessen the need for funding under the categories of military construction or operation and maintenance2 7#f7 an overview of the current state of the workforce for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 challenges in attracting and retaining top technical talent for such workforce and options for strengthening such workforce1 including hiring authorities and effective recruitment campaigns2 and 7#g7 limitations of existing policies or statutes that support the sustainment and modernization of research1 development1 test1 and evaluation infrastructure4 ,,iii ,operation and ,maintenance ,title ,,iii--,operation and ,maintenance ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of ,appropriations ,sec4 #cja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,subtitle ,b--,energy and ,environment ,sec4 #caa4 ,inclusion of information about ,,pfas investigation and remediation in annual report on defense environmental programs4 ,sec4 #cab4 ,elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cac4 ,modification of availability and use of energy cost savings4 ,sec4 #cad4 ,requirement to support ,national ,guard training on wildfire prevention and response4 ,sec4 #cae4 ,modification of requirements relating to replacement of fluorinated aqueous film-forming foam4 ,sec4 #caf4 ,modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of personal protective equipment for firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cag4 ,provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from ,department of ,defense activities4 ,sec4 #cah4 ,responsibilities of executive agent for installation and operational nuclear energy4 ,sec4 #cai4 ,establishment of ,advanced ,nuclear ,transition ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #cbj4 ,department of ,air ,force program of record for commercial weather data4 ,sec4 #cba4 ,pilot program on ,navy installation nuclear energy4 ,sec4 #cbb4 ,strategy to accelerate remediation of contamination from perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,sec4 #cbc4 ,notification requirement with respect to nuclear power in ,guam4 ,sec4 #cbd4 ,authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances4 ,subtitle ,c--,logistics and ,sustainment ,sec4 #cca4 ,modification of readiness report to include summary count of certain mishaps4 ,sec4 #ccb4 ,authority to provide supplies incidental to support and services for eligible non-,department of ,defense organizations4 ,sec4 #ccc4 ,extension of authorization of depot working capital funds for unspecified minor military construction4 ,sec4 #ccd4 ,designation of senior officials responsible for integration of global contested logistics posture management4 ,sec4 #cce4 ,modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of firefighting or security-guard functions4 ,sec4 #ccf4 ,responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal property matters4 ,sec4 #ccg4 ,roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels4 ,sec4 #cch4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cci4 ,modification of report on improved oversight for implementation of ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #cdj4 ,extension and modification of semiannual briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleet4 ,sec4 #cda4 ,maintenance inspection capabilities and requirements4 ,sec4 #cdb4 ,joint ,strike ,fighter sustainment4 ,sec4 #cdc4 ,depot-level maintenance coordination in multinational exercises4 ,sec4 #cdd4 ,proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness rates4 ,sec4 #cde4 ,technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance4 ,sec4 #cdf4 ,oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation logistics for household goods4 ,sec4 #cdg4 ,integration of commercially available artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics operations4 ,sec4 #cdh4 ,pilot program on ,army depot and arsenal workload sustainment4 ,sec4 #cdi4 ,limitation on use of funds to establish or expand ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command4 ,sec4 #cej4 ,pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance4 ,sec4 #cea4 ,modernization of the organic industrial base of the ,army4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters ,relating to ,munitions ,sec4 #cfa4 ,reporting requirements for ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirements and ,out-,year inventory numbers4 ,sec4 #cfb4 ,inclusion of air and missile defense in ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement and ,out-,year inventory numbers4 ,sec4 #cfc4 ,reports on munitions response projects at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cfd4 ,report on critical munitions required for simultaneous conflicts4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #cga4 ,adjustment and diversification assistance for ,state and local governments affected by depot reductions4 ,sec4 #cgb4 ,authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries4 ,sec4 #cgc4 ,manned rotary wing aircraft safety4 ,sec4 #cgd4 ,establishment of ,army museum system4 ,sec4 #cge4 ,establishment of ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system4 ,sec4 #cgf4 ,establishment of ,air ,force and ,space ,force ,museum ,system4 ,sec4 #cgg4 ,transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air carriers4 ,sec4 #cgh4 ,minimum standards for military working dog kennels and facilities4 ,sec4 #cgi4 ,restroom access at military installations for certain transportation service providers4 ,sec4 #chj4 ,use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #cha4 ,pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 ,sec4 #chb4 ,initiative to control spread of greater banded hornet in ,guam4 ,sec4 #chc4 ,reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the ,armed ,forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,sec4 #chd4 ,limitation on transformation by the ,army of primary helicopter training program at ,fort ,rucker1 ,alabama4 ,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 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 7b77#a77;,c7-- 7,a7 by striking sites2 and and inserting sites1 including information on the costs associated with investigating and remediating releases of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances1 including--2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7i7 detailed information regarding the total potential cost to the ,department of investigating and remediating such releases at all locations where investigation and remediation is expected to be funded by the ,department2 and 7ii7 the cost-to-complete analysis required under subsection 7d72 and and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,,pfas cost-to-complete analysis ,the ,secretary shall carry out an annual cost-to-complete analysis with respect to the most important contributors to the costs to the ,department of investigating and remediating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances releases that-- 7#a7 includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of any changes in regulatory standards1 treatment technologies1 and site prioritization that could affect the cost to complete2 7,b7 examples of how modifying assumptions about contamination extent1 remediation timelines1 or emerging disposal methods could affect the cost to complete2 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 to complete the known per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances sites1 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 #cab4 ,elimination of preference for motor vehicles using electric or hybrid propulsion systems and related requirements of the ,department of ,defense ,chapter #agc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #biaa7;e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#aj72 and 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ac71 respectively2 and 7#b7 in section #bibb;g7a71 by striking shall and inserting may4 #cac4 ,modification of availability and use of energy cost savings ,section #biab of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the amount and inserting 7#a7 ,the amount2 7,b7 by striking additional operational energy and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting operational energy initiatives42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall design operational energy initiatives under paragraph 7#a7 to advance the objectives of the ,department in the areas of energy resilience and fuel efficiency4 7#c7 ,operational energy initiatives carried out under paragraph 7#a7 may directly contribute to enhanced mission and combat capabilities1 fund operational environment training activities1 or establish programs to incentivize demonstrable reductions in energy expenditures within the department1 agency1 or instrumentality credited with achieving the energy cost savings under subsection 7a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense may transfer amounts described in subsection 7a7 that remain available for obligation and inserting ,not later than #fj days after being notified of amounts described in subsection 7a7 that remain available for obligation1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall transfer such amounts2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,operational energy cost savings defined ,in this section1 the term operational energy cost savings means the monetary savings achieved through measures to reduce energy expenditures relative to the amount that would have been necessary to sustain an equivalent level of capability in the absence of such measures4 4 #cad4 ,requirement to support ,national ,guard training on wildfire prevention and response ,section #cea of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #cb ,u4,s4,c4 #eja note7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking may and inserting shall4 #cae4 ,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 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively2 7,b7 by striking may not be used at any military installation on or after the earlier of the following dates and inserting may not be used at the following3 7#a7 ,any military installation that1 as of the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 has transitioned to the use of a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent that meets the military specifications issued pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,any other military installation on or after the earlier of the following dates3 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph1 by striking ,october #a1 #bjbd and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbf2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 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 in connection with the research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of a fluorine-free fire-fighting agent2 7#d7 on naval nuclear submarine propulsion plants2 or 7#e7 in any tactical vehicle1 or equipment1 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 #caf4 ,modification to restriction on procurement or purchasing of personal protective equipment for firefighters containing perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances ,section #cde of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbja note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking if such equipment contains an intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substance or polyfluoroalkyl substance and inserting unless such equipment meets the specifications set forth in the most recently published edition of the ,national ,fire ,protection ,associate #aigj standard1 including by not containing any substance on the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such substance2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances and inserting meets the specifications set forth in the most recently published edition of the ,national ,fire ,protection ,associate #aigj standard1 including by not containing any substance on the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such substance2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking does not contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances and inserting meets the specifications set forth in the most recently published edition of the ,national ,fire ,protection ,associate #aigj standard1 including by not containing any substance on the restricted substances list in excess of the maximum acceptable levels of such substance14 #cag4 ,provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from ,department of ,defense activities 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall offer alternative drinking water to a household if-- 7#a7 the household is downgradient from a military installation2 7#b7 the household receives water from one or more private drinking water wells where contamination from detections of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances resulting solely from activities of the ,department of ,defense1 as determined by the ,secretary1 carried out at such military installation has1 at one point in time1 exceeded the maximum contaminant level for such substances established by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7#c7 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 another household located in the same community was eligible for alternative drinking water provided by the ,secretary by reason of contamination from detections of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances resulting from activities of the ,department carried out at the same military installation4 7b7 ,coordination with other authorities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out this section in a manner that is consistent with the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 and the authorities of the ,secretary under environmental law1 including by prioritizing and coordinating the efforts of the ,secretary under subsection 7a7 with other efforts to address releases of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid4 7c7 ,exception ,the ,secretary is not required to offer or provide alternative drinking water to a household under subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the household is part of a community1 as determined by the ,secretary1 where all the households in the community that have been affected by contamination from detections of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances resulting from activities of the ,department have been connected to a municipal drinking water distribution system2 or 7#b7 the ,secretary has otherwise taken action under the ,comprehensive1 ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 to reduce drinking water exposures1 including by meeting the relevant ,federal or ,state drinking water standards for perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term alternative drinking water includes-- 7,a7 provision of bottled water2 7,b7 connection to public water systems for members of the public using private wells2 and 7,c7 provision of filtration systems for private residences4 7#b7 ,the term ,federal drinking water standard means an enforceable ,federal standard for drinking water1 as described in section #aba7;d77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;d77#b77;,a77i774 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,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 7#e7 ,the term ,state drinking water standard means an enforceable ,state standard1 in effect in that ,state1 for drinking water1 as described in section #aba7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;d77#b77;,a77ii774 #cah4 ,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 and operational nuclear energy needs4 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 to meet installation and operational nuclear 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 #eaja4ja4 7f7 ,support within ,department of ,defense ,in accordance with ,directive #eaja4ja1 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 #eaja4ja means ,department of ,defense ,directive #eaja4ja1 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 #eaja4ja4 7#d7 ,the term installation and operational nuclear energy means energy that is-- 7,a7 generated by a utilization facility authorized pursuant to section #ia;b4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #baba7;b772 and 7,b7 used exclusively for the purposes of providing-- 7i7 operational energy 7as such term is defined in section #bibd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7ii7 the energy required for a military installation 7as such term is defined in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #cai4 ,establishment of ,advanced ,nuclear ,transition ,working ,group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an ,advanced ,nuclear ,transition ,working ,group 7referred to in this section as the working group74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,installations1 ,energy1 and ,environment4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 7#d7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment4 7#e7 ,the ,joint ,staff ,director for ,logistics1 ,j#d4 7#f7 ,the ,principal ,director for ,energy ,resilience of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#g7 ,the ,director of the ,strategic ,capabilities ,office4 7#h7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7#i7 ,the heads of such other components of the ,department of ,defense1 as determined by the ,chair4 7c7 ,chair ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical1 and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs1 or a designee1 shall serve as the ,chair of the ,working ,group4 7d7 ,duties ,the duties of the ,working ,group shall include the following3 7#a7 ,to develop and execute a strategy to accelerate the procurement and fielding of commercial advanced nuclear capabilities1 in compliance with laws1 regulations1 and agreements1 and consistent with best practices4 7#b7 ,to identify and elevate the critical energy requirements of the combatant commands1 ,united ,states military installations1 and the infrastructure and mission capability needs of the combatant commands and military installations that may be addressed with advanced nuclear reactors4 7#c7 ,to connect the combatant commands and military installations with ongoing and planned efforts4 7#d7 ,to create an accelerated pathway to leverage advanced nuclear technologies to address operational gaps4 7#e7 ,to provide a forum for members of the ,working ,group to coordinate advanced nuclear demonstration and transition efforts1 including by increasing opportunities and venues for government and commercial research and development1 testing and evaluation1 and procurement activities4 7#f7 ,to advocate for appropriate levels of resourcing within planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution processes to advance the development and use of nuclear energy technologies across the ,department of ,defense4 7#g7 ,to coordinate interagency activities and develop best practices on workforce development1 regulatory pathways1 licensing frameworks1 access to fuel sources1 safety and security standards1 and decommissioning that currently hinder more rapid fielding of advanced nuclear reactors4 7#h7 ,to establish venues through which to engage commercial companies developing advanced reactors so as to review the technology readiness1 timeline1 and availability of reactor capabilities for defense applications4 7#i7 ,to inform and complete the briefings and reports required in subsection 7f74 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,working ,group shall meet at the call of the ,chair and not less frequently than once per quarter4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until #bjbi1 the ,chair shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the status of advanced nuclear projects1 associated funding and requirements1 planned program transitions1 actions1 and milestones of the ,working ,group1 and other matters as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,working ,group during the preceding year4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary on the adequacy of existing energy storage and distribution systems to meet mission requirements in a contested or austere operating environment4 7,b7 ,an identification of the critical energy requirements of the combatant commands1 ,united ,states military installations1 and the infrastructure and weapons capabilities needs of the combatant commands and military installations that may be addressed with the use of microreactors or small modular reactors1 including through expeditionary1 transportable1 stationary1 space-based1 or floating power plants4 7,c7 ,a list of prioritized potential use cases1 including-- 7i7 base electric power2 7ii7 power for operational systems in austere environments2 7iii7 desalination or other water production systems2 7iv7 synthetic fuel production2 7v7 directed energy weapons2 7vi7 artificial intelligence at the edge2 7vii7 defense support of civil authorities2 7viii7 humanitarian response2 and 7ix7 #c;,d_/additive manufacturing4 7,d7 ,recommendations for at least three pilot projects4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,working ,group shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbi4 #cbj4 ,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 non-space based commercial weather data to-- 7,a7 support operational weather forecasting2 and 7,b7 enhance mission planning and execution in data-sparse and contested environments2 and 7#b7 integrate such commercial weather data and related systems into meteorological and decision support frameworks of the ,air ,force4 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 #cba4 ,pilot program on ,navy installation nuclear energy 7a7 ,pilot program required ,beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall initiate 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 installation energy needs of the ,department 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 ,considerations 7#a7 ,selection of installations ,in selecting naval installations for the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall consider whether an installation-- 7,a7 has entered into1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 a memorandum of agreement with a private power provider or reactor technology vendor to explore the use of a small modular reactor or mobile reactor designed for standardized and scaleable production for installation energy requirements2 7,b7 contributes support to naval operations and readiness2 and 7,c7 could be co-located with a data center4 7#b7 ,selection of reactors ,in selecting nuclear reactors for use in the pilot program required under subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the type of fuel for advanced nuclear power production1 with a preference for fuel that is resistant to high heat1 such as tri-structural isotropic particle fuel2 7,b7 the capacity of the reactor1 including that the needed capacity of the reactor is in the range of #bj,,mw to #cjj,,mw2 and 7,c7 whether the reactor includes a passive cooling system to ensure operational safety and sustainability4 7c7 ,program requirements ,in carrying out the pilot program required by subsection 7a71 the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment shall-- 7#a7 assess and make recommendations regarding how to make available the facilities of a ,navy or ,marine ,corps program selected for participation in the pilot program2 7#b7 ensure that the program includes a plan for refueling and end-of-life waste stream management2 7#c7 ensure that any reactor used in the program is resilient to grid interruption2 and 7#d7 coordinate with the working group established by section #cai and the executive agent established by section #cah with respect to timing1 sequencing of projects1 and locations and to prevent duplication and conflicts between the pilot program and other pilot programs and nuclear initiatives of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,contracts ,the pilot program does not require the ,secretary of the ,navy to enter into any new contract1 including an energy savings performance contract4 7e7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,annual report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the initiation of the pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes 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 each of 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 7,c7 ,a list of all installations where the ,secretary is considering the future use of nuclear power4 7f7 ,early termination ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may terminate the pilot program before the expiration of the ten-year period referred to in subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary provides notice of such early termination to the congressional defense committees4 #cbb4 ,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 response efforts of the ,department of ,defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the ,department4 ,consistent with ,,cercla1 the strategy shall include-- 7#a7 criteria that the ,department uses to prioritize response actions on military installations and ,national ,guard facilities based on relative risk to human health and the environment1 including concentrations of releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances1 migration pathways1 and proximity to receptors2 7#b7 timelines for completing each phase of the cleanup process under ,,cercla with respect to such releases 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 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 in reducing the relative risk with respect to response efforts to address releases of 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 ,department1 an online dashboard that provides information on the actions of the ,department1 including each military department1 addressing releases of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances from activities of the ,department4 ,the dashboard shall be updated on a semiannual basis and shall include a summary of-- 7#a7 funding that has been obligated or expended address such releases1 dissagregated by each military installation or ,national ,guard facility with respect to which efforts are planned or underway2 7#b7 the status of response efforts to address such releases 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 response actions with respect to such releases 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 #cbc4 ,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 one year before any date on which the ,secretary carries out the placement of a permanent 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 #cbd4 ,authority to use certain technologies to destroy or dispose of perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use technologies for the destruction or disposal of a perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substance that-- 7#a7 are cost effective2 and 7#b7 are permitted or otherwise approved by a ,federal or ,state agency that regulates the destruction or disposal of such a substance4 7b7 ,guidance ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 issue guidance implementing the authority under subsection 7a71 including by setting forth technologies that the ,secretary determines meet the criteria specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of such subsection2 and 7#b7 periodically review and revise such guidance1 taking into account the development of new technologies4 ,c ,logistics and ,sustainment #cca4 ,modification of readiness report to include summary count of certain mishaps ,section #dhb7;b77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,class ,a1 ,class ,b1 and ,class ,c mishaps and inserting ,class ,a and ,class ,b mishaps1 and a summary count of all ,class ,c mishaps14 #ccb4 ,authority to provide supplies incidental to support and services for eligible non-,department of ,defense organizations ,section #bjab7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including supplies incidental to such support and services1 after and services4 #ccc4 ,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 #ccd4 ,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 ,in general ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,vice ,chair of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command shall be responsible for the integration of global contested logistics posture management4 ,such responsibilities shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,identifying vulnerabilities and risks across the ,department of ,defense enterprise for the core logistics capabilities of supply1 maintenance operations1 prepositioned stocks1 deployment and distribution1 health services support1 engineering1 logistics services1 and operational service contracts4 7#b7 ,developing and executing a strategy to mitigate the vulnerabilities and risks identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,integrating and deconflicting global contested logistics posture investment and management across the military departments1 including with respect to-- 7,a7 the locations of sites outside the continental ,united ,states at which stocks of supplies and equipment are stored as well as the composition of those stocks2 7,b7 the provision of adequate intra-theater sea and air capability to move material and personnel throughout the theater2 and 7,c7 the monitoring and coordination of resourcing decisions by the military departments in support of operational plans and contingencies4 7b7 ,deputy management action group meetings ,in carrying out the responsibilities under subsection 7a77#a7 and 7#b71 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the ,vice ,chair of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall co-chair at least two ,deputy ,management ,action ,group meetings each year1 which shall be focused on contested logistics management and investment4 7c7 ,contested logistics posture strategy 7#a7 ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,vice ,chair of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with any other ,department official identified by the ,secretary1 shall develop and implement a strategy for carrying out the responsibilities described in subsection 7a74 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 7d7 ,quarterly briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and quarterly thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjca1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,vice ,chair of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 or their representatives1 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the execution of the responsibilities under subsection 7a77#a7 and 7#b71 including updates on the development and implementation of the strategy required under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,budget justification materials ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 a cumulative accounting of contested logistics investments represented in such budget and how such investments relate to the duties and responsibilities under subsection 7a77#a7 and 7#b74 4 7b7 ,deadline ,the development of the strategy required under subsection 7c7 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 #cce4 ,modification of prohibition on contracts for performance of firefighting or security-guard functions ,section #bdfe7;b77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for the performance of firefighting functions if the contract and inserting that2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking only2 7,b7 by striking firefighting2 and 7,c7 by striking by reason of a deployment4 #ccf4 ,responsibilities for oversight of certain defense personal property matters 7a7 ,establishment ,chapter #aeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bfcf;a the following new section3 #bfcf;b4 ,responsibilities for oversight of personal property transportation 7a7 ,responsibilities ,subject to subsection 7b71 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall assign to a single office or other organizational element within the ,department of ,defense the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,overseeing the activities and personnel of1 and any other matter relating to1 the following3 7,a7 ,any office or other organizational element of a military department responsible for shipping baggage or household effects1 scheduling or processing orders for such shipments1 providing storage services for such baggage or household effects1 or providing privately owned vehicle transportation services in connection with a permanent change of station1 on behalf of members of the armed forces1 including any personal property shipping office1 joint or consolidated personal property shipping office1 or personal property processing office of such military department4 7,b7 ,the ,defense ,personal ,property ,management ,office1 or any such successor office4 7#b7 ,overseeing the adjudication of any claim filed with respect to the defense personal property program 7including the adjudication of such claims under section #bfcf7;a7 of this title or section #cgba of title #ca7 and any other matter relating to such program4 7b7 ,exclusion ,the responsibilities under subsection 7a7 may not be assigned to any combatant command or component thereof4 7c7 ,defense personal property program defined ,in this section1 the term defense personal property program means the program of the ,department of ,defense for managing the shipment of the baggage and household effects for members of the armed forces or civilian employees of the ,department1 or any such successor program4 4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the plan and timeline for the implementation of section #bfcf;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 ,such briefing shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of the office or other organizational element within the ,department of ,defense to which the ,secretary plans to assign the responsibilities specified in such section #bfcf;b2 7#b7 details relating to any changes to requirements1 authorities1 or processes necessary to implement such section #bfcf;b2 7#c7 an estimate of the resources required to implement such section #bfcf;b2 7#d7 a plan to improve the business systems supporting the office or other organizational element identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 with respect to the conduct of the responsibilities specified in such section #bfcf;b2 7#e7 a plan to provide the necessary staffing and resourcing for such office or other organizational element with respect to the conduct of such responsibilities2 and 7#f7 a plan for partnership with commercial service household goods providers4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the briefing is provided under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations to implement section #bfcf;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #ccg4 ,roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels ,chapter #hfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #hfih4 ,roles and responsibilities relating to sustainment and readiness of certain naval surface vessels 7a7 ,type commander leadership 7#a7 ,beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7,a7 designate type commanders as the primary authorities responsible for the maintenance1 repair1 sustainment1 and readiness of covered vessels2 and 7,b7 ensure that regional maintenance centers act under the direction of1 and in support of1 type commanders with respect to such maintenance1 repair1 and sustainment4 7#b7 ,the responsibilities of each type commander under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall include-- 7,a7 overseeing all maintenance and repair activities at private shipyards for covered vessels in the naval force of that type commander2 and 7,b7 setting priorities and approving contracts for the maintenance and repair of such vessels4 7b7 ,maintenance and repair at private shipyards 7#a7 ,beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 for each covered vessel undergoing maintenance or repair at a private shipyard1 the project manager concerned1 the port engineer concerned1 and the commanding officer of such vessel-- 7,a7 may jointly determine the work to be performed during the overhaul period for the covered vessel1 including by jointly adjusting priorities for such work consistent with the applicable budget and schedule for such maintenance or repair2 and 7,b7 shall report directly to the type commander of the naval force to which the covered vessel belongs with respect to such maintenance or repair4 7#b7 ,contracting officers of the ,department of ,defense shall manage contracts as necessary to ensure consistency with any determination or adjustment made pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered vessel means a naval surface vessel that is not propelled or powered by a nuclear reactor4 7#b7 ,the term port engineer concerned means1 with respect to a naval vessel1 the technical expert on the condition of such vessel responsible for advising on repairs and related standards for such vessel4 7#c7 ,the term project manager concerned means1 with respect to a naval vessel undergoing maintenance or repair1 the individual responsible for overseeing the overhaul period with respect to such maintenance or repair4 7#d7 ,the term regional maintenance center-- 7,a7 means an organization of the ,navy that supports ship maintenance in a designated geographic region2 and 7,b7 includes the ,mid-,atlantic ,regional ,maintenance ,center in ,nofolk1 ,virginia1 the ,southwest ,regional ,maintenance ,center in ,san ,diego1 ,california1 the ,southeast ,regional ,maintenance ,center in ,mayport1 ,florida1 and the ,hawaii ,regional ,maintenance ,center in ,pearl ,harbor1 ,hawaii4 7#e7 ,the term type commander means the flag officer in command of a naval surface force1 such as the following3 7,a7 ,commander1 ,naval ,surface ,force1 ,atlantic4 7,b7 ,commander1 ,naval ,surface ,force1 ,pacific ,fleet4 4 #cch4 ,strategy to improve infrastructure of certain depots of ,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 #cci4 ,modification of report on improved oversight for implementation of ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program of the ,navy ,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 before the semicolon the following3 1 and the incorporation of digital infrastructure 7including hardware1 software1 and cloud storage7 and platforms into such program4 #cdj4 ,extension and modification of semiannual briefings on operational status of amphibious warship fleet ,section #ceb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #bbi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,details regarding the maintenance and service life extension plan for each operational amphibious warfare ship 7as such term is defined in section #hjfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 within such fleet until the obligation and work limiting date for the construction contract for a replacement amphibious warship1 as necessary to meet the requirements under subsection 7b7 of such section #hjfb4 4 #cda4 ,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 #cdb4 ,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 7#b7 each ,f-#ce ,joint ,strike ,fighter contractor has provided to the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,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 contractor2 and 7#c7 spare parts for ,f-#ce aircraft titled to the ,united ,states ,government under the international system for managing such spare parts commonly referred to as the global spares pool are initially provisioned and catalogued with national stock numbers4 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 7#d7 ,a plan1 by fiscal year1 to integrate the spare parts specified in subsection 7a77#c7 into the working-capital funds of the ,department of the ,air ,force and ,department of the ,navy1 respectively4 #cdc4 ,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 #ahj days after the date on which the first exercise is completed in accordance with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report summarizing the lessons learned from carrying out such exercise4 ,such report shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,a list of candidate systems for co-sustainment with covered nations4 7#b7 ,a list of depot-level repair workload opportunities to undertake with covered nations1 including testing equipment or line replaceable units4 7#c7 ,opportunities to incorporate industry partners from covered nations 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 covered nations1 including changes to existing status of forces agreements4 7#h7 ,an analysis of current maintenance and repair capabilities and gaps in the organic industrial bases of covered nations4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the types of maintenance and repair activities 7depot-level1 preventative1 corrective7 that may be most appropriate for partnership with covered nations4 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 #cdd4 ,proposed actions with respect to causes and effects of declining aircraft readiness rates 7a7 ,report on proposed actions ,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 aircraft-- 7#a7 proposed actions to-- 7,a7 reverse the declining rates of aircraft readiness2 7,b7 improve the effectiveness of aircraft sustainment1 including by addressing maintenance backlogs1 supply shortages of aircraft parts1 and depot capacity constraints2 and 7,c7 ensure more accurate readiness reporting2 and 7#b7 recommendations for any relevant legislative actions4 7b7 ,implementation deadline ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall implement the proposed actions identified in the report required under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,annual implementation reports ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,air ,force implements the proposed actions under subsection 7b71 and annually thereafter for each of the subsequent three years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the status of the implementation of such actions4 7d7 ,form of reports ,each report required to be submitted under this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #cde4 ,technology enhancement for surface ship maintenance 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall investigate1 and1 as feasible1 qualify1 approve1 integrate1 and fully adopt into contract requirements1 advanced technologies and processes for ,navy surface ship maintenance on an expedited timeline to enhance readiness1 reduce costs1 and address delays in maintenance and repair activities4 7b7 ,specified advanced technologies and processes ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall prioritize the following3 7#a7 ,automated weld inspection for robotic weld defect detection4 7#b7 ,real-time sustainment monitoring for sensor-based health tracking4 7#c7 ,advanced blast and painting for automated hull coating systems4 7#d7 ,press connect fittings for no-hot-work pipe repairs4 7#e7 ,robotic tank inspection for confined space condition assessments4 7#f7 ,additive manufacturing for on-demand #c;,d-printed parts4 7#g7 ,augmented reality support for augmented reality-guided repairs4 7#h7 ,cold spray repair for metal surface restoration4 7#i7 ,predictive maintenance algorithms for artificial intelligence-driven failure prediction4 7#aj7 ,automated nondestructive testing for robotic material evaluation4 7#aa7 ,autonomous underwater vehicles for hull inspection submersibles4 7#ab7 ,digital twin technology for virtual ship modeling4 7#ac7 ,high-pressure waterjet cleaning for rust and paint removal4 7#ad7 ,modular maintenance platforms for standardized repair setups4 7#ae7 ,smart coatings for self-healing1 anti-fouling surfaces4 7#af7 ,laser ablation for laser-based surface preparation4 7#ag7 ,drone-based inspection for uncrewed structural surveys4 7#ah7 ,electrochemical corrosion mitigation for corrosion prevention systems4 7#ai7 ,smart pigging for internal pipe diagnostics4 7#bj7 ,modular overhaul kits for pre-packaged repair solutions4 7#ba7 ,plasma coating for durable surface protection4 7#bb7 ,high-velocity oxygen fuel coating for high-velocity wear protection4 7#bc7 ,portable diagnostics for handheld troubleshooting tools4 7c7 ,open qualification process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish a process under which non-government entities may submit proposals for the investigation1 qualification1 approval1 integration1 and full adoption under subsection 7a7 of advanced technologies or processes not specified in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall evaluate any proposal submitted pursuant to the process established under paragraph 7#a7 not later than #ij days after the date of such submission4 7#c7 ,proposal requirements ,a proposal submitted pursuant to the process established under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of options to improve maintenance efficiency1 safety1 or cost-effectiveness4 7#d7 ,qualification decision ,in evaluating proposals pursuant to the process established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall make decisions based on technical merit and the needs of the ,navy4 7d7 ,third-party review 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall seek to enter into a contract with an appropriate independent third-party reviewer under which such reviewer shall assess any decision of the ,secretary of the ,navy not to select for qualification of approval an advanced technology or process included in a proposal submitted pursuant to the process established under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,a contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall require the independent third-party reviewer to1 not later than #ij days after the date of the decision concerned1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an unaltered report that includes-- 7,a7 an evaluation of the rationale of the ,secretary in not selecting the technology or process2 7,b7 a statement of the agreement or disagreement of the reviewer with the decision and rationale of the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 recommendations1 if applicable4 7e7 ,priority ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may prioritize the investigation1 qualification1 approval1 integration1 and full adoption of advanced technologies and processes under this section based on operational needs1 budget constraints1 and compatibility with existing systems1 if the ,secretary includes justifications for such prioritization in the report required by subsection 7g74 7f7 ,updates ,if an advanced technology or process is adopted into contract requirements pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall update policies1 specifications1 guidance1 and contracts1 as necessary1 to account for such adoption4 7g7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to ,congress a report that includes detailed timelines for the qualification and approval of each advanced technology or process specified in subsection 7b7 and any additional advanced technologies or processes identified pursuant to the process established under subsection 7c71 including estimated implementation dates or justifications for non-pursuit4 #cdf4 ,oversight requirements for contracts relating to relocation logistics for household goods 7a7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that any covered contract includes the following oversight requirements3 7#a7 ,the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary a document summarizing the key terms and conditions of each subcontract relating to capacity1 performance1 or compliance with the requirements of the subcontract1 which shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the guaranteed capacity of each subcontractor to perform the work required under the subcontract 7including with respect to location1 volume1 and peak season commitment74 7,b7 ,performance metrics and service level agreements applicable to each subcontractor4 7,c7 ,provisions for monitoring and enforcing subcontractor performance4 7,d7 ,termination clauses and penalties for noncompliance4 7,e7 ,data sharing and security requirements4 7#b7 ,each subcontractor shall provide to the prime contractor1 upon request1 certifications and copies of training completion relating to compliance with the requirements under the subcontract4 7#c7 ,the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary regular performance reports on each subcontractor1 including metrics relating to on-time pickup1 on-time delivery1 damage claim rates1 customer satisfaction1 and compliance with the requirements of the subcontract4 7#d7 ,the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary a subcontractor management plan outlining the processes of the prime contractor for selecting1 monitoring1 and managing subcontractors1 including a description of how the prime contractor ensures subcontractor compliance with applicable laws1 regulations1 and the requirements of the subcontract4 7#e7 ,the prime contractor shall maintain a comprehensive risk management plan that addresses potential disruptions to the performance of work by subcontractors of the prime contractor1 such as financial instability1 natural disasters1 or labor disputes4 7#f7 ,not less frequently than on a monthly basis for the duration of the covered contract1 the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary the subcontractor rating system used by the prime contractor1 with current scoring results under such system4 7#g7 ,the prime contractor shall submit to the ,secretary the subcontractor rates for each move to be performed under the subcontract4 7#h7 ,the prime contractor shall establish clear escalation procedures for addressing subcontractor performance issues1 including steps for resolving disputes1 implementing corrective actions1 and terminating non-performing subcontractors4 7#i7 ,the ,federal ,government may audit subcontractor records with reasonable notice to the prime contractor4 7#aj7 ,the covered contract shall include a fixed-price line item for monthly overhead costs1 separate from the rates associated with the costs of individual moves performed under the covered contract4 7#aa7 ,the prime contractor shall establish a database that the ,secretary may access on a real-time basis to ensure compliance with this section4 7b7 ,additional considerations ,during the development of an acquisition strategy and execution strategy for any covered contract1 the ,secretary shall consider1 in addition to the requirements under subsection 7a71 the following3 7#a7 ,entering into a single contract pursuant to the requirements of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation if the move to be performed under such contract would involve the use of a shipping lane that accounts for more than one percent of the total volume of permanent change of station moves and entering into a services contract if the move to be performed under such contract would not involve the use of such a lane4 7#b7 ,tiered incentive awards for higher levels of capacity4 7c7 ,covered contract ,in this section1 the term covered contract-- 7#a7 means a contract with an entity that provides relocation logistics for the household goods of members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing a permanent change of station 7commonly referred to as a single move manager72 and 7#b7 does not include a contract or other agreement for the relocation of a private vehicle owned or leased by a member of the ,armed ,forces4 #cdg4 ,integration of commercially available artificial intelligence capabilities into logistics operations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall facilitate the integration of currently available and suitable commercial artificial intelligence capabilities specifically designed to assist with logistics tracking1 planning1 operations1 and analytics into two relevant and suitable exercises of the ,department of ,defense to be conducted during fiscal year #bjbf4 7b7 ,commercial product 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the commander of the combatant command or commands overseeing the exercises selected under subsection 7a71 shall identify for each such exercise a commercially available artificial intelligence product that is specifically designed to address logistics needs of the ,department of ,defense and meets the critical data security protocols outlined in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,capability of partner ,in selecting a commercial product under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the commander of the combatant command or commands concerned shall-- 7,a7 ensure that the commercial product acquired for such an exercise includes the provision of capability to respond to potential software changes in an agile and rapid manner to ensure seamless integration and adaptability during the exercise2 and 7,b7 prioritize the consideration of a product provided by a small or nontraditional software focused firm4 7c7 ,data security ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all necessary approvals are expedited to facilitate the secure use of data of the ,department of ,defense by commercial artificial intelligence providers during the exercises selected under subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 compliance with applicable cybersecurity policies and regulations of the ,department2 and 7#b7 verification of measures to protect classified and sensitive information4 7d7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an interim briefing that includes-- 7#a7 identification of the specific exercises selected under subsection 7a71 including an identification of the combatant commanders participating in each such exercise and a point of contact within the combatant command responsible2 7#b7 identification of the specific commercial artificial intelligence capabilities integrated into the exercises1 including the contractual mean or other agreement used to facilitate the use of such capabilities2 7#c7 notional timelines and resource needs for each exercise2 and 7#d7 metrics to be used to assess the efficacy of such tools used in each exercise4 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the conclusion of an exercise selected under subsection 7a71 the commander of the combatant command overseeing the exercise shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of the integration and use of commercial artificial intelligence capabilities during the exercise4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the effect of such technologies on unit readiness and operational success4 7#c7 ,recommendations for further integration or development of artificial intelligence capabilities in future exercises and operations of the ,department of ,defense4 #cdh4 ,pilot program on ,army depot and 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 program1 to be known as the ,army ,depot and ,arsenal ,workload ,sustainment ,pilot ,program 7in this section referred to as the pilot program71 under which the ,secretary shall provide a preference to certain procurement actions and solicitations for the performance of work by non-government entities at covered depots4 7b7 ,preferences for procurement actions or solicitations 7#a7 ,in general ,under the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide a preference to any procurement action or solicitation for the performance of work submitted by a non-government entity that includes1 as part of such procurement action or solicitation1 a proposal to enter into a public-private partnership with the ,secretary under which the non-government entity will perform the work at covered depots4 7#b7 ,further preference ,in evaluating procurement actions and solicitations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give an additional preference to any such action or solicitation submitted by a non-government entity that proposes to use ,department of ,defense employees to perform the work at a covered depot under such action or solicitation4 7#c7 ,regulations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe regulations for the provision of preferences under this subsection4 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities carried out under the pilot program during that year1 including a description of any operational challenges identified4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a breakout1 by relevant budget accounts1 of work performed at each covered depot during the year preceding the year during which the report is submitted1 including work that was carried out directly and work that was carried out through public-private partnerships under the pilot program4 7,b7 ,an identification of the projected workload at each covered depot during the period covered by the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,the capital investments projected in such future-years defense program to be made at each such covered depot to meet organic industrial base core logistics capabilities in accordance with section #bdfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,duration ,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 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term covered depot has the meaning given such term in section #bdgf7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cdi4 ,limitation on use of funds to establish or expand ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for ,major ,force ,program #aa for the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command may be obligated or expended to establish or expand a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command until the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 jointly submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives the report required by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,report ,the report required under this subsection shall include each of the following3 7#a7 ,an articulation of the requirement for a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command4 7#b7 ,a funding profile1 across the future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the establishment of a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command1 including a delineation of funds required under ,major ,force ,program #b and ,major ,force ,program #aa4 7#c7 ,a timeline and conditions for achieving initial and full operational capability for a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command4 7#d7 ,an identification of the military1 civilian1 and contractor personnel required for a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command at initial and full operational capability4 7#e7 ,an identification of the facilities requirements for a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command at initial and full operational capability4 7#f7 ,an explanation of how and when the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict have documented approval for the establishment of a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command4 7#g7 ,an explanation of the administrative and command relationships between a ,space ,force ,special ,operations ,component ,command and the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command1 ,united ,states ,space ,command1 and the ,space ,force4 7#h7 ,any other matters determined relevant by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 #cej4 ,pilot program for data-enabled ground vehicle maintenance 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary concerned with respect to 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 with respect to 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;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #cea4 ,modernization of the organic industrial base of the ,army 7a7 ,authority to establish and operate ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall accelerate the modernization of the organic industrial base of the ,army to meet the requirements of the ,army by ensuring additional production of materials1 or expanded use of capabilities1 as described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,materials and capabilities ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall prioritize using or modifying existing facilities of the organic industrial base of the ,army for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,production of propellant4 7#b7 ,production of any of #ac precursor chemicals used widely across the ,joint ,program ,executive ,office ,armaments and ,ammunition portfolio that are currently sourced solely from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,production of any of the #cjj chemicals identified as single point failures by the ,joint ,program ,executive ,office ,armaments and ,ammunition4 7#d7 ,production of multiple calibers of ammunition4 7#e7 ,development of methods for dual-use maintenance or production of vehicles and aircraft4 7#f7 ,use of logistics4 7#g7 ,production or use of any of the capabilities listed in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f74 7#h7 ,another capability that the ,secretary of the ,army certifies to the congressional defense committees is necessary to meet ,army munitions and weapons requirements4 7c7 ,expedited production or expansion of capabilities ,the ,secretary shall expedite the production or expansion of any capabilities described under subsection 7b7 and shall use1 to the fullest extent possible1 existing environmental permits1 security arrangements1 and personnel required for the production of materials critical to ,army munitions and weapons requirements4 7d7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the use of the authority under this section4 7e7 ,organic industrial base of the ,army defined ,in this section1 the term organic industrial base of the ,army means each depot listed in section #bdgf7;f77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,matters ,relating to ,munitions #cfa4 ,reporting requirements for ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirements and ,out-,year inventory numbers ,section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and including ,o,p,l,a,ns for operations involving the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,north ,korea1 and the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran after 7,,oplan72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,the estimated aggregate demand from ,united ,states allies and partners4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking number of years and inserting production level for each fiscal year2 and 7ii7 by striking rate requested for the fiscal year covered by the report and inserting end of the future years defense program2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking additional2 and 7ii7 by striking ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement for each munition by the end of the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #bba of this title4 and inserting production level specified in paragraph 7#a7 for that fiscal year42 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections3 7f7 ,inclusion in planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the production levels specified in paragraph 7#a7 are incorporated into the planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution process of the ,department of ,defense to align munitions procurement with the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement4 7g7 ,methodology ,the estimate specified in subsection 7c77#i7-- 7#a7 shall be based on1 at a minimum1 relevant information set forth in letters of offer and acceptance issued with respect to foreign military sales of munitions authorized under chapter #b of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa et seq472 and 7#b7 may be informed by-- 7,a7 discussions held with allies and partners of the ,united ,states regarding future potential sales or transfers of munitions2 and 7,b7 analyses of the ,united ,states ,government regarding the variants of munitions that would most benefit the interests of the ,united ,states if sold or transferred to allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 4 #cfb4 ,inclusion of air and missile defense in ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement and ,out-,year inventory numbers ,section #bbb;c7c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #cfa1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#f7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,air and ,missile ,defense4 4 #cfc4 ,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 ,act for a one-year period1 and on a biannual basis thereafter until the termination date specified in subsection 7c71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,installations1 ,energy1 and ,environment1 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 projects1 including at sites formerly used by the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,each report submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the period 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 active munitions response projects with contracts for which prior year funds have been returned4 7#e7 ,a list of active munitions response projects placed on hold for longer than one year 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 discrepancies in the number of subsurface anomalies between the statement of work and field conditions1 or prioritization based on risk4 7#f7 ,a description of the overall challenges to executing the ,military ,munitions ,response ,program4 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 #cfd4 ,report on critical munitions required for simultaneous conflicts 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that details the stockpiles of critical munitions required to fight simultaneous conflicts in different theaters of operation4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an estimate of the number of each critical munition that would be required over the course of simultaneous conflicts in different theaters1 modeled on the assumption that a contingency operation in any one of the western ,pacific1 ,europe1 ,middle ,east1 or ,korean ,peninsula theaters would increase the likelihood of a contingency operation in one or more other theaters and taking into consideration the prepositioning of stockpiles and the risk posed by moving critical munitions within such stockpiles out of each theater4 7,b7 ,an estimate of the number of days during such a simultaneous conflict before the current stockpiles of critical munitions of the ,united ,states would be exhausted by the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces4 7,c7 ,an estimate of the time required for the industrial base to replenish critical munition inventories during such a simultaneous conflict1 taking into account the ,out-,year ,unconstrained ,total ,munitions ,requirement under section #bbb;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the results of the assessment conducted pursuant to section #agje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bifh7 but not the assumptions required under the ,department of ,defense ,instruction #cjjj4jd1 titled ,do,d ,munitions ,requirements ,process4 7,d7 ,an identification of the production requirements for each critical munition necessary to address any shortfall between-- 7i7 the production rates as of the date of the report2 and 7ii7 the production rates necessary to meet the number estimated under subparagraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,an assessment of the lessons learned from the war in ,ukraine with respect to the rates at which munitions are consumed4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the projected munitions stockpiles of the military forces of the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,iran1 and the ,democratic ,republic of ,korea1 and forces affiliated with such military forces4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the projected stockpiles of munitions of relevant partners and allies of the ,united ,states in each theater and opportunities for such partners and allies to enhance contributions to such stockpiles for burden-sharing purposes4 7,h7 ,an assessment of the projected munitions requirements of such partners and allies in each theater with respect to munitions produced in the ,united ,states1 including an analysis of how such requirements would affect the elements specified in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to implement critical munitions requirements to fight simultaneous conflicts in the next budget cycle4 ,such plan shall include a description of such actions by industry1 and arsenals and depots owned by the ,united ,states1 that the ,secretary determines would be necessary to meet such requirements4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement for the submission of a plan under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a report with a justification for the decision not to implement the results of the report required by subsection 7a77#b77;a7 into the requirements process for the next budget cycle4 ,the report shall include an assessment of the gap between current requirements for critical munitions and those requirements identified in the report required by subsection 7a77#b77;a74 7c7 ,critical munitions defined ,in this section1 the term critical munitions includes munitions designated on the critical munitions list of the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 ,e ,other ,matters #cga4 ,adjustment and diversification assistance for ,state and local governments affected by depot reductions 7a7 ,in general ,section #bcia7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking or after military installation resilience12 7#b7 by inserting or 7,g7 by any action of the ,department of ,defense that negatively affects a covered depot 7as such term is defined in section #bdgf7;f7 of this title71 after the defense facility12 and 7#c7 by striking 7,c71 or 7,f7 and inserting 7,c71 7,f71 or 7,g74 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 an identification of the amount of adjustment and diversification assistance anticipated to be provided pursuant to the amendment made by subsection 7a7 during fiscal year #bjbf to ,state and local governments for each covered depot4 #cgb4 ,authority to evacuate family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries ,chapter #aeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bfec4 ,evacuation of family pets and contract working dogs during noncombatant evacuations of foreign countries 7a7 ,authority to evacuate ,subject to the limitations under subsection 7b71 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 7b7 ,limitations ,the limitations under this subsection 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 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not exercise the authority under subsection 7a7 if the exercise of such authority would result in a reduction in the number of individuals who would otherwise be evacuated4 7#c7 ,the operator of a vehicle used for evacuation may refuse to evacuate a family pet or contract working dog if the operator determines that the evacuation would create a safety risk to other passengers or personnel4 4 #cgc4 ,manned rotary wing aircraft safety 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #aeg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #cgb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bfed4 ,aircraft safety3 requirements for certain highly trafficked domestic airspace 7a7 ,limitation on operation ,notwithstanding section #ajdf of the ,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 covered airspace unless such aircraft1 while being operated1 is actively providing warning of the proximity of such aircraft to nearby commercial aircraft in a manner compatible with the traffic alert and collision avoidance system of such commercial 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 that ,secretary-- 7#a7 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 operation2 and 7#b7 in the case of a waiver to be in effect for a period exceeding #cj days1 submits to appropriate congressional committees notice of such waiver1 including a copy of the applicable commercial aviation compatibility risk assessment specified in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 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 ,definitions 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered airspace means 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 regulation4 4 7b7 ,reports on near misses 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the number of near misses that aircraft of the ,department have had with commercial aircraft during the #aj-year period preceding such date of enactment4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the number of near misses that aircraft of the ,department have had with commercial aircraft during the previous fiscal year4 7#c7 ,elements ,each report under this subsection shall include1 with respect to each near miss covered under the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,the date1 time1 and location of the near miss4 7,b7 ,a description of all aircraft involved in the near miss4 7,c7 ,any changes to protocols1 standard operating procedures1 or policy1 as appropriate1 that were made based on the near miss4 7#d7 ,form of report ,each report under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #cgd4 ,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 ,no museum within such system may be closed until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,army submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate 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 museum2 and 7#b7 a period of #ij days has elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such committees4 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 #cge4 ,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 ,naval ,history and ,heritage ,command1 ,detachment ,boston4 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 ,the ,hampton ,roads ,naval ,museum4 7#ab7 ,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#aa7 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 ,criteria for closure ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish criteria for the closure of museums within the ,united ,states ,navy ,museum ,system4 ,no museum within such system may be closed until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,navy submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate 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 museum2 and 7#b7 a period of #ij days has elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such committees4 7d7 ,funding and support ,consistent with applicable law1 the ,secretary of the ,navy 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 #cgf4 ,establishment of ,air ,force and ,space ,force ,museum ,system ,chapter #igi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ighd4 ,air ,force and ,space ,force ,museum ,system 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall support a system of official ,air ,force and ,space ,force museums within the ,department of the ,air ,force4 ,such system shall include the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,air ,force and may contain other museums honoring individual installations1 units1 and branches1 as designated by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 that meet criteria established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,criteria for designation ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish criteria for designating museums of subsection 7a7 for inclusion in the ,air ,force and ,space ,force museum system4 ,such criteria shall include-- 7#a7 historical significance to ,air ,force and ,space ,force operations1 technology1 or personnel2 7#b7 public accessibility and educational outreach programs2 and 7#c7 alignment with the mission of the ,air ,force and ,space ,force to preserve the heritage of the ,air ,force and ,space ,force4 7c7 ,criteria for closure ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall establish criteria for the closure of museums within the ,air ,force and ,space ,force museum system4 ,no museum within such system may be closed until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate 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 museum2 and 7#b7 a period of #ij days has elapsed after the date on which such notice is received by such committees4 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 ,air ,force and ,space ,force museum system4 4 #cgg4 ,transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air carriers ,section #djaah of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7g7 as subsections 7d7 through 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,transportation of certain domestic animals by foreign air carriers 7#a7 ,in general ,this section does not preclude the transportation of a passenger and the property of such passenger by a foreign air carrier if-- 7,a7 such passenger is a member of the ,armed ,forces or civilian employee of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 such property includes at least #a and not more than #c domestic animals traveling with such passenger2 7,c7 such transportation is-- 7i7 between a place in the ,united ,states and a place outside the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 between #b places outside the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 no air carrier holding a certificate under section #daajb is willing and able to provide such transportation4 7#b7 ,responsibility of individual to cover certain costs ,if the cost for the transportation of a passenger and property under paragraph 7#a7 exceeds the cost that would have been owed had such transportation been provided by an air carrier holding a certificate under section #daajb1 the passenger shall be responsible for paying the difference between such amounts4 7#c7 ,domestic animal defined ,in this section1 the term domestic animal means a domestic cat 7,felis catus7 or a domestic dog 7,canis familiaris74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7c7 and inserting subsections 7a7 and 7d74 #cgh4 ,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 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 is assessed to determine the extent to which such kennel or facility is 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 the 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 due to 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 #cgi4 ,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 ,united ,states ,army ,transportation ,command 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 #chj4 ,use of expeditionary solid waste disposal systems by ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,expeditionary solid waste disposal systems 7#a7 ,authorized use ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use expeditionary solid waste disposal systems for the destruction of covered materials4 7#b7 ,equipping and availability of systems ,expeditionary solid waste disposal systems units deployed for use in accordance with paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 equipped to support operations relating to border security and the elimination of contraband2 and 7,b7 made available with respect to military installations1 forward operating bases1 and the security forces of allies and partners of the ,united ,states as necessary to assist in countering infiltration and the unauthorized use of military assets of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,prohibition on use of open-air burn pits to dispose of covered material ,in addition to the prohibition on the disposal of certain wastes in open-air burn pits under section #cag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja note71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not use open-air burn pits for the disposal of any covered material4 7c7 ,covered material defined ,in this section1 the term covered material means the following3 7#a7 ,contraband or other property that is illegal to possess1 including seized counterfeit materials and unauthorized military equipment4 7#b7 ,classified equipment or materials4 #cha4 ,pilot program for contracted amphibious air resources for the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 may carry out a pilot program for the contracted operation of a fleet of commercial amphibious aviation resources to be made available to the commanders of the combatant commands and the commanders of other components of the ,department of ,defense for mission tasking within the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7b7 ,fielding and adjudicating mission requests ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command shall establish a process to field and adjudicate mission requests pursuant to the pilot program under subsection 7a7 in a timely manner4 7c7 ,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 #chb4 ,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 #chc4 ,reserve mobilization exercise to assess the capability of the ,armed ,forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the ,indo-,pacific region 7a7 ,indo-pacific mobilization and readiness study required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and the ,commander of ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 shall conduct a comprehensive joint mobilization and sustainment readiness study 7modeled on the #aigh exercise referred to as ,nifty ,nugget7 to assess the capability of the ,armed ,forces to respond to a high-intensity contingency in the ,indo-,pacific region4 7b7 ,elements of the study ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the ability to rapidly mobilize1 deploy1 and sustain active and reserve component forces in response to a conflict scenario involving the ,taiwan ,strait1 ,south ,china ,sea1 or similar ,indo-,pacific flashpoint4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of strategic lift and sustainment capabilities across military departments1 including maritime sealift1 airlift1 rail1 road networks1 and prepositioned stocks4 7#c7 ,identification of critical logistics vulnerabilities1 mobilization bottlenecks1 and command and control challenges4 7#d7 ,analysis of interagency coordination procedures and integration with civilian emergency support capabilities4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of joint and allied interoperability1 with particular attention to coordination mechanisms with ,japan1 ,australia1 the ,philippines1 and ,taiwan4 7#f7 ,the civilian skills inventory described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,civilian skills inventory of the reserve component ,as part of the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall conduct a civilian skills inventory of the reserve components of the ,armed ,forces to identify and assess the non-military qualifications and talents of reservists1 including-- 7#a7 foreign language proficiency and cultural expertise2 7#b7 advanced academic credentials1 including master's degrees1 doctoral degrees1 and scientific research experience2 7#c7 industrial and technical skills1 including cybersecurity1 software development1 engineering1 logistics1 manufacturing1 and data science2 7#d7 critical infrastructure and emergency response expertise2 and 7#e7 private-sector leadership and innovation experience relevant to defense mobilization and sustainment4 7d7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the results1 findings1 and recommendations of the mobilization and readiness study required under subsection 7a72 7#b7 a summary of the civilian skills inventory of the reserve components conducted under subsection 7c71 including recommendations for how such skills can be leveraged to support contingency planning1 civil-military integration1 and surge operations2 7#c7 a comparative analysis of best practices by each ,armed ,force with respect to-- 7,a7 mobilizing members of the reserve components for wartime or emergency augmentation2 7,b7 identifying1 tracking1 and using civilian-acquired skills of reservists2 and 7,c7 executing logistical lift and sustainment operations1 including ,navy-led maritime port operations1 ,army-managed rail and overland transport1 ,air ,force strategic airlift capacity1 and ,marine ,corps expeditionary logistics2 and 7#d7 an estimate of-- 7,a7 the number of members of the reserve components who are likely to be available and required to reinforce forward-deployed active duty units during the first #cj1 #fj1 and #ij days of a major ,indo-,pacific contingency2 and 7,b7 the number of members of the reserve components required to support full-scale mobilization and logistics surge operations within the ,united ,states1 including domestic transportation nodes1 sustainment hubs1 ports of embarkation1 mobilization training centers1 and other homeland support functions necessary to enable and sustain global operations4 #chd4 ,limitation on transformation by the ,army of primary helicopter training program at ,fort ,rucker1 ,alabama ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,army may be obligated or expended to solicit proposals or award a contract for the implementation of any transformation of the ,initial ,entry ,rotary ,wing training program at ,fort ,rucker1 ,alabama1 until-- 7#a7 the completion of the ,part #ada ,helicopter ,flight ,school ,training ,pilot proof of concept plan conducted by the ,department of the ,army and the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 including-- 7,a7 all three phases of ,initial ,entry ,rotary ,wing ,training ,phases #a #b and ,phase #c ,warfighter ,tactical ,training ,phase2 and 7,b7 the evaluation of the effectiveness of the training pilot1 which shall include the results of six classes of eight students each 7#dh students total72 7#b7 the ,secretary of the ,army 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 has fully assessed and validated the outcomes of the training pilot1 including with respect to cost1 operational effectiveness1 safety1 and training efficacy2 7#c7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a detailed description of the results of the training pilot and the rationale for any proposed changes to training systems or platforms resulting from such training pilot2 and 7#d7 the ,secretary provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes-- 7,a7 an identification of the outcomes and findings of the training pilot referred to in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 an assessment of the cost-effectiveness and operational and training readiness resulting from the training pilot2 7,c7 any recommendations for future procurement or contracting activity related to training initiatives similar to the training pilot2 and 7,d7 the course of action proposed by the ,secretary relating to any such transformation4 ,,iv ,military ,personnel ,authorizations ,title ,,iv--,military ,personnel ,authorizations ,subtitle ,a--,active ,forces ,sec4 #dja4 ,end strengths for active forces4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,forces ,sec4 #daa4 ,end strengths for ,selected ,reserve4 ,sec4 #dab4 ,end strengths for ,reserves on active duty in support of the ,reserves4 ,sec4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status74 ,sec4 #dad4 ,maximum number of reserve personnel authorized to be on active duty for operational support4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorization of ,appropriations2 ,reports ,sec4 #dba4 ,military personnel4 ,sec4 #dbb4 ,streamlining of total force reporting requirements4 ,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 #be1ihb4 7#f7 ,the ,air ,force ,reserve1 #f1bah4 #dac4 ,end strengths for military technicians 7dual status7 7a7 ,in general ,the minimum number of military technicians 7dual status7 as of the last day of fiscal year #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 7b7 ,limitation on number of temporary military technicians 7dual status7 ,the number of temporary military technicians 7dual status7 under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #be percent of the total number authorized under such subsection4 7c7 ,prohibition ,a ,state may not coerce a military technician 7dual status7 to accept an offer of realignment or conversion to any other military status1 including as a member on ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty4 ,no action may be taken against an individual1 or the position of such individual1 who refuses such an offer solely on the basis of such refusal4 #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 ,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 ,title ,v--,military ,personnel ,policy ,subtitle ,a--,officer ,policy ,sec4 #eja4 ,space ,force general officer management4 ,sec4 #ejb4 ,redistribution of general officers on active duty from the ,air ,force to the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #ejc4 ,notification of removal of officers from selection board reports and promotion lists4 ,sec4 #ejd4 ,chaplains3 career flexibility2 detail as students at schools for education required for appointment4 ,sec4 #eje4 ,temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades ,o-#g and ,o-#h4 ,sec4 #ejf4 ,notice of removal of ,judge ,advocates ,general4 ,sec4 #ejg4 ,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 #ejh4 ,establishment of blast safety officer positions4 ,subtitle ,b--,reserve ,component ,management ,sec4 #eaa4 ,active and inactive transfers of officers of the ,army ,national ,guard and ,air ,force ,national ,guard4 ,sec4 #eab4 ,national ,guard3 ,active ,guard and ,reserve duty in response to a ,state disaster4 ,sec4 #eac4 ,report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of ,national ,guard to perform homeland defense activities4 ,sec4 #ead4 ,report on ,national ,guard sexual assault prevention and response training4 ,sec4 #eae4 ,study and report on members of the reserve components3 consideration of amount of time of service in activation2 authority to waive limitation on release from active duty4 ,subtitle ,c--,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records ,sec4 #eba4 ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record3 codification2 expansion4 ,sec4 #ebb4 ,women's initiative teams4 ,sec4 #ebc4 ,honorary promotions on the initiative of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ebd4 ,enhanced efficiency and service discretion for ,disability ,evaluation ,system reviews4 ,sec4 #ebe4 ,requirement of equal opportunity1 racial neutrality1 and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions4 ,sec4 #ebf4 ,report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent change of station4 ,subtitle ,d--,recruitment and ,accession ,sec4 #eca4 ,recruiter access to secondary schools4 ,sec4 #ecb4 ,alternative service in areas of national interest by individuals denied enlistment4 ,sec4 #ecc4 ,medical accession standards for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ecd4 ,clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose score on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test is below a prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory course4 ,sec4 #ece4 ,selective ,service ,system3 automatic registration4 ,subtitle ,e--,member ,training ,sec4 #eda4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor qualifications4 ,sec4 #edb4 ,number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units4 ,sec4 #edc4 ,requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training4 ,sec4 #edd4 ,repeal of annual certifications related to the ,ready1 ,relevant ,learning initiative of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ede4 ,mandatory training on government ethics and national security law4 ,sec4 #edf4 ,temporary authority to provide bonuses to ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructors4 ,sec4 #edg4 ,pilot program for generative artificial intelligence and spatial computing for performance training and proficiency assessment4 ,sec4 #edh4 ,limitation on authority to reorganize the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps of the ,army4 ,sec4 #edi4 ,accreditation of ,national ,guard ,marksmanship ,training ,center4 ,subtitle ,f--,member ,education ,sec4 #eea4 ,modification to maximum years of service for eligibility detail as a student at a law school4 ,sec4 #eeb4 ,inclusion of ,space ,force education programs in definitions regarding professional military education4 ,sec4 #eec4 ,asynchronous instruction in distance education option for professional military education4 ,sec4 #eed4 ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies4 ,sec4 #eee4 ,military service academy nominations4 ,sec4 #eef4 ,modifications to alternative obligation for cadets and midshipmen4 ,sec4 #eeg4 ,modification to the designation of ,members of the ,house of ,representatives to the ,boards of ,visitors of ,service ,academies4 ,sec4 #eeh4 ,director of ,admissions of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 ,sec4 #eei4 ,detail of members of the ,space ,force as instructors at ,air ,force ,institute of ,technology4 ,sec4 #eei;,a4 ,prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls4 ,sec4 #eei;,b4 ,organization of ,army ,war ,college4 ,subtitle ,g--,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters ,sec4 #efa4 ,qualifications for judge advocates4 ,sec4 #efb4 ,ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders4 ,sec4 #efc4 ,analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #efd4 ,revision to sexual assault prevention and response training guidance4 ,sec4 #efe4 ,notification of military sex offenders at military installations4 ,sec4 #eff4 ,analysis of the advisability of modifying the definition of abusive sexual contact under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,sec4 #efg4 ,analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive article for child pornography-related offenses under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice4 ,subtitle ,h--,career ,transition ,sec4 #ega4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 amendments2 pilot program2 reports4 ,sec4 #egb4 ,amendments to pathways for counseling in ,transition ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #egc4 ,improvements to information-sharing to support individuals retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces4 ,subtitle ,i--,family ,programs1 ,child ,care1 and ,dependent ,education ,sec4 #eha4 ,notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a military child development center4 ,sec4 #ehb4 ,enrollment of children of certain ,american ,red ,cross employees in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,sec4 #ehc4 ,ensuring access to ,,dodea schools for certain members of the reserve components4 ,sec4 #ehd4 ,authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of ,defense ,dependent ,schools4 ,sec4 #ehe4 ,restrictions on certain actions relating to ,,dodea schools and military child development centers4 ,sec4 #ehf4 ,extension of pilot program to provide financial assistance to members of the ,armed ,forces for in-home child care4 ,sec4 #ehg4 ,military ,one,source3 information regarding maternal health care4 ,sec4 #ehh4 ,assistance for deployment-related support of members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond the ,yellow ,ribbon ,reintegration ,program4 ,sec4 #ehi4 ,certain assistance to local educational agencies that benefit dependents of military and civilian personnel4 ,sec4 #ehi;,a4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs4 ,sec4 #ehi;,b4 ,regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools4 ,sec4 #ehi,v4 ,management of special education in schools operated by ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 ,sec4 #ehi;,d4 ,pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas4 ,subtitle ,j--,decorations and ,awards1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #eia4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for acts of valor during the ,korean ,war4 ,sec4 #eib4 ,authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-service cross to ,isaac ,ike ,camacho for acts of valor in ,vietnam4 ,sec4 #eic4 ,compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements4 ,a ,officer ,policy #eja4 ,space ,force general officer management 7a7 ,distribution of commissioned officers on active service 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 and 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 ,the limitations of this section do not apply to a ,space ,force general officer serving in a ,space ,force active status but not on sustained duty orders1 and who is on active service 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 two4 ,not later than #cj days after authorizing more than two ,space ,force general officers covered by this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the notification required in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,authorized strength of ,space ,force general officers on active service ,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 service 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 1 or a ,space ,force general officer in a ,space ,force active status not on sustained duty1 after a reserve component2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking officer2 or and inserting officer22 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 a ,space ,force officer in the grade of brigadier general or above who is pending transition off of sustained duty orders1 but only during the #fj-;day period preceding the end date of such orders4 4 7c7 ,strength in grade3 ,space ,force general officers in a ,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 a ,space ,force active status1 not on sustained duty 7a7 ,authorized strength ,the authorized strength of general officers in the ,space ,force serving in a ,space ,force active status but 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 may be excluded 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 limitations of subsection 7a7 do not apply to an officer released from a joint duty assignment or other non-joint active service assignment1 but only during the #fj-;day period beginning on the date the officer departs the joint duty or other active service 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 ,notification of removal of officers from selection board reports and promotion lists 7a7 ,regular components 7#a7 ,selection board reports ,section #fah7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer from the report of a selection board by the ,president or the ,secretary or ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense under paragraph 7#a7 or paragraph 7#b71 respectively1 for any reason other than misconduct-- 7,a7 not later than #cj days after the name of an officer is removed2 and 7,b7 prior to submission to the ,senate of a promotion list with respect to such report pursuant to section #fbd7;c7 of this title4 4 7#b7 ,promotion lists ,section #fbi7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,president shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after removing the name of an officer from such list for any reason other than misconduct44 7b7 ,reserve components ,section #adaaa7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the congressional defense committees of the removal of the name of an officer from the report of a selection board by the ,president or the ,secretary or ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense under paragraph 7#a7 or paragraph 7#b71 respectively1 for any reason other than misconduct-- 7,a7 not later than #cj days after the name of an officer is removed2 and 7,b7 prior to submission to the ,senate of a promotion list with respect to such report pursuant to section #abbjc of this title4 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 ,notwithstanding subsection 7b77#a71 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 the completion of such detail for such period of time as the ,secretary determines appropriate 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 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary of a military department may fund educational expenses for members of the armed forces detailed under paragraph 7#a74 ,not more than #be officers and enlisted members from each military department may commence such training in any single fiscal year4 7#c7 ,pursuant to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary concerned1 the ,secretary of a military department may also detail members under paragraph 7#a7 without funding any educational expenses4 ,a member detailed pursuant to this paragraph shall not count against the limitation in paragraph 7#b74 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 eight 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 four years nor more than ten years and be an enlisted member in the pay grade ,e-#e 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 time under subsection 7a77#b7 of such section 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 ,limitation on service credit ,notwithstanding section #ecc of this title1 a commissioned officer of the armed forces who completes a detail under this section may not be credited with more than four years of constructive service under such section #ecc upon original appointment to the armed forces as a chaplain4 7d7 ,service obligation 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 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 such agreement may not require more than a total of six years of service on active duty4 7#b7 ,the agreement of an officer or enlisted member under subsection 7b7 may authorize the officer or enlisted member to serve a portion of a 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 duty1 except that such agreement may not require more than a total of nine years of service in the ,selected ,reserve4 7e7 ,selection of officers and enlisted members for detail ,the ,secretary of the military department concerned shall select officers and enlisted members for detail for chaplaincy training under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 on a competitive basis2 7#b7 without regard to the duration of ordination or seminary requirements for the chaplaincy training in which an officer or enlisted member seeks to enroll2 and 7#c7 based on the needs of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7f7 ,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 member under any other provision of law or agreement1 except that the total service obligation under this section and any other provision of law or agreement shall not exceed nine years4 7g7 ,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 7h7 ,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 7i7 ,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 7j7 ,reports ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the detail of commissioned officers and enlisted members of the armed forces under this section during the preceding fiscal year1 including-- 7#a7 the number of members of the armed forces detailed under this section1 disagreggated by military department and religious faith of the members2 7#b7 the number of members of the armed forces who completed a detail under this section1 disaggregated by military department and religious faith of the members2 7#c7 the number of members of the armed forces who have completed a detail under this section and been appointed as a chaplain in the armed forces1 disaggregated by military department and religious faith of the members2 7#d7 the length of detail and total cost of participation1 including pay1 benefits1 and educational expenses1 for each member of the armed forces detailed under this section2 7#e7 a description of any barriers to participation in details under this section by religious faiths with lengthier or nontraditional formation requirements and any efforts by the ,secretary to address any shortages of chaplains in the armed forces for particular religious faiths2 and 7#f7 any recommendations of the ,secretary for legislative or administrative changes to improve the equity1 effectiveness1 or fiscal management of the detail of members of the armed forces under this section4 4 #eje4 ,temporary increase in fiscal year percentage limitation for reduction or waiver of service-in-grade requirement for general and flag officers to be retired in pay grades ,o-#g and ,o-#h ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 subparagraph 7,c7 of section #acgj7;b77#e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall be applied by substituting #ae percent for #aj percent4 #ejf4 ,notice of removal of ,judge ,advocates ,general 7a7 ,army ,section #gjcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,if the ,judge ,advocate ,general is removed from office before the end of the term of the ,judge ,advocate ,general as specified in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than five days after the removal takes effect1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives notice that the ,judge ,advocate ,general is being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal4 4 7b7 ,navy ,section #hjhh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,if the ,judge ,advocate ,general is removed from office before the end of the term of the ,judge ,advocate ,general as specified in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than five days after the removal takes effect1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives notice that the ,judge ,advocate ,general is being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal4 4 7c7 ,air force ,section #ijcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,if the ,judge ,advocate ,general is removed from office before the end of the term of the ,judge ,advocate ,general as specified in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 not later than five days after the removal takes effect1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives notice that the ,judge ,advocate ,general is being removed and a statement of the reason for the removal4 4 #ejg4 ,authority to waive prohibition on officers serving on successive selection boards for boards to consider officers for promotion to major general or rear admiral ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of a military department may1 during the three-year period following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 waive the limitation in section #fab7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 #ejh4 ,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 ,overseeing the blast overpressure assessment and risk management program for members of the ,armed ,forces where activities present a potential blast overpressure exposure1 including monitoring exposures1 ensuring adherence to established risk management practices1 and elevating risk decisions to commanders to ensure risks are appropriately managed and exposures are minimized4 7#b7 ,ensuring that members of the ,armed ,forces with potential blast overpressure exposure receive training and education on associated health risks and mitigation protocols 7including minimum safe distances74 7#c7 ,overseeing the application of exposure controls1 including personal protective equipment and engineering controls1 and ensuring wearable sensors are employed for such members1 with exposure data documented in the ,defense ,occupational and ,environmental ,health ,readiness ,system4 7#d7 ,coordinating with occupational and environmental health professionals to ensure that blast exposed members receive appropriate medical surveillance followup1 with results documented1 reported1 and integrated into existing ,department of ,defense occupational and environmental health processes and systems4 7#e7 ,maintaining blast overpressure exposure logs in the ,defense ,occupational and ,environmental ,health ,readiness ,system to inform long-term risk management and medical surveillance4 7#f7 ,coordinating with range safety officers and personnel to integrate blast overpressure risk management into range safety programs1 including range design1 operation1 and modification4 7c7 ,assignments ,the ,secretary of a military department concerned shall assign a blast safety officer to each component of an ,armed ,force where blast overpressure hazards are reasonably anticipated and in such a manner so as to ensure coverage across operational environments4 7d7 ,training2 certification ,a blast safety officer shall receive training and maintain a certification in blast safety4 ,b ,reserve ,component ,management #eaa4 ,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 subsection3 7d7 7#a7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,army-- 7,a7 an officer of the ,army ,national ,guard 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 and 7,b7 an officer of the ,army ,national ,guard transferred to the inactive ,army ,national ,guard pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may be transferred from the inactive ,army ,national ,guard to the active ,army ,national ,guard to fill a vacancy in a federally recognized unit4 7#b7 ,under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the ,air ,force-- 7,a7 an officer of the ,air ,national ,guard who fills a vacancy in a federally recognized unit of the ,air ,national ,guard may be transferred from the active ,air ,national ,guard to the inactive ,air ,national ,guard2 and 7,b7 an officer of the ,air ,national ,guard transferred to the inactive ,air ,national ,guard pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may be transferred from the inactive ,air ,national ,guard to the active ,air ,national ,guard to fill a vacancy in a federally recognized unit4 4 #eab4 ,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 an 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 that 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 #eac4 ,report on effect of equipment shortfalls on ability of ,national ,guard to perform homeland defense activities ,section #ijh7;b7 of title #cb1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,a description of the effect of any equipment shortfall on the ability of the ,national ,guard of a ,state to perform a homeland defense activity4 4 #ead4 ,report on ,national ,guard sexual assault prevention and response training ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than ,march #cj of each year thereafter through ,march #cj1 #bjca1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report identifying the number of members of the ,national ,guard who received sexual assault prevention and response training in the calendar year preceding the date of the report1 disaggregated by ,state4 #eae4 ,study and report on members of the reserve components3 consideration of amount of time of service in activation2 authority to waive limitation on release from active duty 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the recommendations of the ,secretary regarding-- 7#a7 consideration of the amount of time in service or on active duty of a member of a reserve component in making a determination to order the member to active duty2 and 7#b7 the ability of a member of a reserve component to waive the limitation on release from active duty under section #abfhf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall address the following3 7#a7 ,in evaluating the suitability of a member of a reserve component to be ordered to active duty1 whether to consider the amount of time of service-- 7,a7 in the ,armed ,forces of such member2 7,b7 on active duty of such member2 and 7,c7 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 such title74 7#b7 ,whether to change the applicability of the waiver under section #abfhf7;b7 of such title from an order to active duty that specifies a period of less than #ahj days to an order to active duty that specifies a period of less than #cfe days4 7c7 ,use of information ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary concerned may provide1 to a person performing an evaluation described in subsection 7b77#a71 information on the 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 evaluated4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study under this section4 ,c ,general ,service ,authorities and ,military ,records #eba4 ,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 data system that is a central web 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 data system 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 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 briefing 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit1 to the committees specified in paragraph 7#b71 an annual briefing regarding the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record1 including an explanation of how the ,secretary intends to include in the ,individual ,longitudinal ,exposure ,record data described in subsection 7b77#b7 in cases where part or all of such data is classified4 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 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 data system maintained under section #iif of title #aj4 4 #ebb4 ,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 #iig4 ,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 #ebc4 ,honorary promotions on the initiative of the ,department of ,defense ,section #aefc;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking the ,secretary may make an honorary promotion 7whether or not posthumous7 of a former and inserting the ,secretary of a military department may make an honorary promotion1 including a posthumous honorary promotion1 of a former2 and 7ii7 by striking if the ,secretary determines that the promotion is merited2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,the honorary grade to which a member described in paragraph 7#a7 is promoted shall be commensurate with such member's contributions to the armed forces or the national defense4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of a military department is not authorized to make an honorary promotion under paragraph 7#a7 solely on the basis that a member described in paragraph 7#a7 was recommended for such promotion prior to separating from the armed forces4 7#d7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of a military department is only authorized to make an honorary promotion under paragraph 7#a7 upon receipt of a favorable recommendation by a board of at least three independent officers convened specifically for the purpose of reviewing the proposed honorary promotion4 7,b7 ,for purposes of this paragraph1 an officer is an independent officer if-- 7i7 the officer has no relationship with the former member or retired member of the armed forces whose proposed honorary promotion is the subject of review by the board on which such officer will serve under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 the officer has no personal interest in the proposed honorary promotion4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary of a military department2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of the military department concerned4 #ebd4 ,enhanced efficiency and service discretion for ,disability ,evaluation ,system reviews 7a7 ,secretarial discretion and statements of contention for appeals to physical evaluation board determinations of fitness for duty ,section #ebd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajga note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the ,secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the appeal submission44 7b7 ,statements of contention for physical evaluation boards ,section #abad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking if he demands it4 and inserting if the member demands it4 ,the ,secretary concerned may require submission of a statement of contention as part of the demand44 #ebe4 ,requirement of equal opportunity1 racial neutrality1 and exclusive use of merit in military personnel actions ,section #ebi;,c of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #eja7 is amended1 in subsection 7a71 by striking or a promotion and inserting 1 promotion1 or command selection4 #ebf4 ,report on adequacy of reimbursement for costs of permanent change of station 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the adequacy of reimbursements for expenses incurred by members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing a permanent change of station4 7b7 ,survey requirements ,in preparing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 conduct a comprehensive survey of not fewer than #aj1jjj members of the ,armed ,forces who complete a permanent change of station during fiscal year #bjbf or #bjbg that-- 7,a7 collects detailed information on actual expenses incurred1 both reimbursed and unreimbursed2 7,b7 includes options for members to upload receipts and documentation electronically1 provided that such uploads are supplemental and optional2 7,c7 is designed to ensure statistical validity2 7,d7 achieves response rates sufficient to ensure representative samples from each military department and pay grade category2 and 7,e7 includes questions regarding financial stress1 debt incurrence1 and impact on military retention decisions2 7#b7 conduct follow-up surveys with a subset of respondents to gather additional detail on specific cost categories2 7#c7 survey military spouses separately regarding employment-related costs and career impacts of permanent changes of station2 and 7#d7 consult with military relief societies regarding financial assistance patterns and trends relating to permanent changes of station4 7c7 ,elements 7#a7 ,analysis of reimbursement categories 7,a7 ,analysis ,for each of the categories described in subparagraph 7,b71 the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7i7 an identification of all expenses intended to be covered2 7ii7 an identification of related expenses that are not covered2 7iii7 the average actual costs incurred by members of the ,armed ,forces for both covered and uncovered expenses1 based on survey data from not fewer than #aj1jjj permanent changes of station conducted during fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf1 accounting for peak and non-peak cycles2 7iv7 a comparison of actual costs to reimbursement amounts2 7v7 a justification for the inclusion or exclusion of specific expenses2 and 7vi7 recommendations for modifications to coverage or reimbursement rates4 7,b7 ,categories ,the categories described in this subparagraph are as follows3 7i7 ,dislocation allowance4 7ii7 ,temporary lodging expense and temporary lodging allowance4 7iii7 ,per diem allowances4 7iv7 ,monetary allowance in lieu of transportation4 7v7 ,personally procured move reimbursements4 7vi7 ,household goods shipment and storage entitlements4 7vii7 ,dependent travel allowances4 7viii7 ,pet transportation reimbursement4 7ix7 ,any other allowances or reimbursements related to permanent changes of station4 7#b7 ,uncovered expense analysis ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an examination of expenses commonly incurred but not reimbursed1 including-- 7,a7 security deposits and advance rent payments2 7,b7 utility and telecommunication connection and disconnection fees2 7,c7 contract termination penalties2 7,d7 ,state vehicle registration and driver's license fees2 7,e7 pet transportation costs2 7,f7 temporary storage beyond authorized limits2 7,g7 childcare registration for dependents2 and 7,h7 replacement of household items damaged or unsuitable for new location4 7#c7 ,financial impact assessment ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of the financial impact of permanent changes of station on members of the ,armed ,forces1 including-- 7,a7 average out-of-pocket expenses by pay grade2 7,b7 percentage of members incurring debt due to expenses related to a permanent change of station2 7,c7 impact on the emergency savings of members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,d7 utilization rates of military relief society assistance for financial hardship relating to permanent changes of station4 7#d7 ,methodology for future adjustments ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include recommendations for establishing an annual review and adjustment process for reimbursements for costs relating to a permanent change of station that accounts for-- 7,a7 inflation and cost-of-living changes2 7,b7 regional variations in moving costs1 including those related to status of forces agreements1 currency fluctuation1 local housing markets1 and pet importation or quarantine requirements2 7,c7 changes in typical household composition and needs2 and 7,d7 emerging categories of relocation expenses4 7d7 ,disaggregation requirements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include all data disaggregated by-- 7#a7 permanent changes of station within the continental ,united ,states2 7#b7 permanent changes of station from the continental ,united ,states to locations outside the continental ,united ,states2 7#c7 permanent changes of station from locations outside the continental ,united ,states to the continental ,united ,states2 7#d7 permanent changes of station between locations outside the continental ,united ,states2 7#e7 pay grade of the members undergoing a permanent change of station2 7#f7 family status of the member2 7#g7 distance between the permanent station from which the member is transferring to the permanent station to which the member is transferring2 7#h7 duty status of the member2 7#i7 whether the member participates in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program2 and 7#aj7 origin and destination installation4 7e7 ,data integration ,the report shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 incorporate and reconcile data from existing systems of the ,department of ,defense4 7f7 ,data privacy and custody 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all data collected to carry out this section remains under the custody and control of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,use of contractors ,the ,secretary shall prohibit any contractor supporting implementation of this section from use of data collected to carry out this section other than for purposes of this section1 including with respect to use in artificial intelligence model training1 commercial applications1 or other derivative purposes4 7g7 ,interim briefing ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an interim briefing on preliminary findings and anticipated recommendations of the report required under subsection 7a74 ,d ,recruitment and ,accession #eca4 ,recruiter access to secondary schools ,section #ejc7;c77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 and inserting the following new clauses3 7i7 shall provide to a military recruiter1 for the purpose of recruiting students who are at least #ag years old1 access-- 7,i7 to the campus of a secondary school under the jurisdiction of such local educational agency2 and 7,,ii7 that is equivalent to access provided to such campus to a prospective employer of such students1 an institution of higher education1 or another recruiter2 7ii7 shall1 upon the request of a military recruiter for the purpose described in clause 7i71 provide access to at least one in-person recruitment event 7such as a career fair7 per academic year2 and 7iii7 shall1 upon the request of a military recruiter for the purpose described in clause 7i71 provide1 not later than #cj days after receiving such request1 access to secondary school student names1 addresses1 electronic mail addresses 7which shall be the electronic mail addresses provided by the school1 if available71 and telephone and mobile phone listings1 notwithstanding subsection 7a77#e7 of section #ddd of the ,general ,education ,provisions ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #abcb;g74 4 #ecb4 ,alternative service in areas of national interest 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 areas of national interest 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a program to provide to an individual described in paragraph 7#b7 information about opportunities to work in areas of national interest to the ,united ,states4 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 program required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 identify job opportunities in the defense industrial base1 cybersecurity or intelligence support1 research and development in defense technologies1 national emergency and disaster preparedness1 or any other non-military field the ,secretary considers in the national interests of the ,united ,states2 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 fields described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall annually submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the program required by this subsection4 ,such 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 7a7 of this section4 #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 ,secretary of ,defense shall prescribe uniform medical accession standards for the appointment1 enlistment1 or induction of individuals into the armed forces4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make readily available and understandable to applicants for military service the medical accession standards established under paragraph 7#a71 including an explanation of the process for a review or waiver of a medical disqualification under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,process for review or waiver of medical disqualifications 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a process for the review of medical disqualifications of persons seeking to become a member of the armed forces and for granting waivers of those medical disqualifications4 ,determinations shall be based on all available information regarding the medical condition and the operational needs of the military service concerned4 7#b7 ,the waiver process shall include criteria permitting waivers when such action is in the interests of national security1 defined as a compelling governmental interest in accessing an individual whose service would directly support the ,department's warfighting capabilities4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 7b7 during the preceding calendar year2 and 7,c7 any revisions to the medical accession standards established under subsection 7a7 or the waiver process established under subsection 7b7 since the preceding report4 7#b7 ,in any fiscal year in which the accession of a person into the ,coast ,guard is approved under the process established under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report identifying the information required under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to such member4 4 #ecd4 ,clarifying the calculation of enlistments for persons whose score on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test is below a prescribed level for the future servicemember preparatory course ,section #edf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ebj note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,effect of course graduation ,the ,secretary concerned may exclude from the population to be considered for purposes of determining the percentage limitations imposed by section #ebj7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 any enlisted person who has graduated from a future servicemember preparatory course established pursuant to this section with a score on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test that is at or above the thirty-first percentile1 provided that-- 7,a7 the ,armed ,forces ,qualifications ,test score that is at or above the thirty-first percentile is obtained within the same fiscal year in which the individual was originally enlisted to serve on active duty2 and 7,b7 such score is obtained during the period the individual was originally enlisted to serve on active duty1 as determined by the ,secretary concerned4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,the percentage of nonprior service enlisted persons who scored below the thirty-first percentile on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test upon original enlistment4 7#b7 ,the percentage of nonprior service enlisted persons who scored below the thirty-first percentile on the ,armed ,forces ,qualification ,test following graduation from the preparatory course or subsequent reclassification1 as applicable4 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 by striking prepatory and inserting preparatory4 #ece4 ,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 #eda4 ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructor qualifications ,section #bjca7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary concerned may not require an officer or noncommissioned officer described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to have completed more than #h years of service as a member of the armed forces as a condition for approval by the ,secretary to serve as an administrator or instructor in the program4 4 #edb4 ,number of ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps units 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjca7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking support not fewer than #c1djj1 and not more than #d1jjj1 units and inserting support not fewer than #c1fjj1 and not more than #d1bjj1 units4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjbg4 7c7 ,repeal of superseded provision ,section #ede of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is repealed4 #edc4 ,requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training ,chapter #ba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bjji the following new section3 #bjaj4 ,requirements with respect to motorcycle safety training ,the ,secretaries of the military departments shall ensure that all beginner motorcycle safety training provided to members of the ,armed ,forces meets the motorcycle safety training requirements for licensing of the ,state in which the permanent station of the member receiving the training is located4 4 #edd4 ,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 #ede4 ,mandatory training on government ethics and national security law 7a7 ,annual training on government ethics and standards of conduct 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that all members of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary are trained annually in government ethics and standards of conduct4 7#b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act the ,secretary of each military department shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation plan for carrying out the requirements of paragraph 7#a71 including-- 7,a7 resources and personnel required to provide the training required by paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the curriculum for such training2 7,c7 the manner in which training will be provided and the mode of the delivery of such training2 and 7,d7 any other matter related to such training the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7b7 ,training on the law of armed conflict and rules of engagement ,the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that all members of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary are trained during the #ij-;day period that ends on the date of a mobilization or deployment on the following topics1 as applicable3 7#a7 ,the law of armed conflict4 7#b7 ,rules of engagement4 7#c7 ,defense support for civil authorities4 7#d7 ,standing rules for the use of force4 7#e7 ,the ,code of ,conduct for ,members of the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states as prescribed in ,executive ,order #ajfca or any successor ,executive ,order4 #edf4 ,temporary authority to provide bonuses to ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps instructors 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary concerned may pay to a member or former member of the ,armed ,forces under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary a one-time bonus of not more than #aj1jjj if the member or former member-- 7#a7 agrees to be an instructor for the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps under section #bjca7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in a position the ,secretary concerned determines is difficult to fill2 and 7#b7 serves as such an instructor for not less than one academic year4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the termination date described in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the congressional defense committees on-- 7#a7 the use of the authority provided by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the effectiveness of bonuses provided under subsection 7a7 on increasing the number of instructors for the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps4 7c7 ,termination ,the authority provided by subsection 7a7 terminates on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,secretary concerned defined ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #edg4 ,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 a 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 #edh4 ,limitation on authority to reorganize the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps of the ,army 7a7 ,briefing on reorganization plans ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the plans of the ,secretary of the ,army with respect to reorganization of the program or individual units of the program4 ,such briefing shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the number of members of the program anticipated to be affected by such a reorganization at each educational institution4 7#b7 ,an identification of the requirements for members of the program who are members of a unit that will close or whose position within a unit will be eliminated to transfer to another unit of the program4 7#c7 ,an identification of alternative pathways for members of the program affected by a reorganization to be appointed as a commissioned officer in the ,armed ,forces4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,briefing prior to reorganization ,the ,secretary of the ,army may not reorganize a unit of the program of the ,army until the date that is #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary1 acting through the ,army ,cadet ,command1 provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing with respect to the reorganization of such unit that includes the following3 7,a7 ,each position of such unit to be eliminated4 7,b7 ,a risk analysis regarding the impact of the reorganization on ,army officer accessions that justifies such reorganization4 7,c7 ,anticipated cost savings or expenses to the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the number of members of the program affected by the reorganization1 including the number of members who will have to travel to another educational institution to participate in the program after the reorganization4 7,e7 ,any change to a scholarship awarded under section #bajg or #bajg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 due to the reorganization4 7#b7 ,completion of commissioning requirements by current students ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall ensure that any reorganization of a unit of the program of the ,army allows a member of the program receiving financial assistance under section #bajg or #bajg;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 who is affected by such reorganization to complete any requirements for receiving a commission as an officer in the ,army without the member being required to transfer to another educational institution4 7c7 ,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 #edi4 ,accreditation of ,national ,guard ,marksmanship ,training ,center 7a7 ,accreditation ,the ,secretary of the ,army may accredit the ,national ,guard ,marksmanship ,training ,center 7hereinafter1 ,,ngmtc71 located at ,robinson ,maneuver ,training ,center1 ,arkansas1 as a ,u4,s4 ,army ,training and ,doctrine ,command institution4 7b7 ,validation ,upon accreditation1 the ,secretary may designate the ,small ,arms ,weapons ,expert and ,squad ,designated ,marksman programs of instruction taught at ,,ngmtc as ,training ,operations ,management ,activity validated1 ,national ,guard-centric courses4 7c7 ,additional skill identifier ,the ,secretary may award the ,master ,marksman ,training additional skill identifier to members of the ,army ,national ,guard who successfully complete both programs specified in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a briefing regarding-- 7#a7 the determination of the ,secretary whether to use the authorities under subsections 7a7 through 7c72 7#b7 any progress of the ,secretary in integrating such programs into the ,army ,program ,objective ,memorandum2 and 7#c7 the determination of the ,secretary whether to establish a ,modified ,table of ,organization and ,equipment requirement associated with the additional skill identifier described in subsection 7c7 to ensure enduring demand and sustainment4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to transfer operational control1 administrative authority1 or ownership of the facility of the ,national ,guard ,marksmanship ,training ,center from the ,army ,national ,guard to the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of the ,army1 or the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 ,f ,member ,education #eea4 ,modification to maximum years of service for eligibility detail as a student at a law school 7a7 ,modification ,section #bjjd7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking detailed pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting with respect to whom the ,secretary of a military department is providing funding for educational expenses in accordance with subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking eight years and inserting #aj years2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking detailed pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 and inserting with respect to whom the ,secretary of a military department is not providing funding for educational expenses in accordance with subsection 7a77#c74 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #bjjd7;b77#c77;,c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by striking subsection 7a77#a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking subsection 7a77#b7 and inserting subsection 7a77#c74 #eeb4 ,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 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,the ,space ,force ,senior ,level ,education ,program4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end 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 #eec4 ,asynchronous instruction in distance education option for professional military education ,subsection 7c77#a7 of section #baed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #eee of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #ahif71 is amended by inserting asynchronously and after course of instruction4 #eed4 ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies 7a7 ,establishment ,section #bafe7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 7including a ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies7 after ,the ,institute for ,national ,strategic ,studies4 7b7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,center for ,strategic ,deterrence and ,weapons of ,mass ,destruction ,studies established under such paragraph shall be to-- 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 of ,defense 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 ,secretary of ,defense and other ,federal ,government leaders4 #eee4 ,military service academy nominations 7a7 ,united ,states ,military ,academy ,section #gddb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #i ranked or unranked alternates and inserting up to #ad ranked or unranked alternates4 7b7 ,united ,states ,naval ,academy ,section #hded of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking number and inserting appointment2 numbers1 territorial distribution2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #i ranked or unranked alternates and inserting up to #ad ranked or unranked alternates4 7c7 ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy ,section #iddb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #i ranked or unranked alternates and inserting up to #ad ranked or unranked alternates4 #eef4 ,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 #eeg4 ,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 #eeh4 ,director of ,admissions of the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #hec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #hdea;a the following new section3 #hdea;b4 ,director of admissions 7a7 ,establishment and ,appointment ,there is a director of admissions of the ,naval ,academy4 ,the director of admissions shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 and shall perform such duties as the ,superintendent of the ,naval ,academy may prescribe with the approval of the ,secretary of the ,navy4 7b7 ,grade 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a person appointed as director of admissions of the ,naval ,academy has the regular grade of commander in the ,navy or lieutenant colonel in the ,marine ,corps4 7#b7 ,a person serving as director of admissions shall have the regular grade of captain in the ,navy or colonel in the ,marine ,corps upon the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which such person completes six years of service as the director of admissions2 and 7,b7 the date on which such person would have been promoted had the person been selected for promotion from among officers in the promotion zone4 7c7 ,detail ,the ,president may detail any officer of the ,navy or the ,marine ,corps in a grade above lieutenant or captain1 respectively1 to perform the duties of director of admissions without appointing the officer as director of admissions4 ,such a detail does not affect the position of the officer on the active-duty list4 4 7b7 ,continuation of service of current director of admissions ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 of section #hdea;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 the person serving as the director of admissions of the ,naval ,academy on the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 may serve as the director of admissions of the ,naval ,academy until the date on which-- 7,a7 a director of admissions is appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 in accordance with subsection 7a7 of such section #hdea;b2 or 7,b7 the ,president details an officer to perform the duties of the director of admissions in accordance with subsection 7c7 of such section #hdea;b2 and 7#b7 has the regular grade described in subsection 7b7 of such section #hdea;b4 #eei4 ,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 #eei;,a4 ,prohibition on participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 and the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy do not permit a person enrolled at such an ,academy whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy from permitting males to train or practice with an athletic program or activity that is designated for women or girls so long as no female is deprived of a roster spot on a team or sport1 opportunity to participate in a practice or competition1 scholarship1 admission to an educational institution1 or any other benefit that accompanies participating in the athletic program or activity4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term athletic programs and activities includes all programs or activities that are provided conditional upon participation with any athletic team2 and 7#b7 the term sex means a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth4 #eei;,b4 ,organization of ,army ,war ,college ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall-- 7#a7 incorporate the ,army ,war ,college into the ,army ,university2 and 7#b7 direct the head of the ,army ,war ,college to report to the head of the ,army ,university4 ,g ,military ,justice and ,other ,legal ,matters #efa4 ,qualifications for judge advocates 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #f of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7d7 as subsections 7b7 through 7e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following new subsection3 7a7 7#a7 ,a member of the armed forces may only serve as a judge advocate if such member-- 7,a7 is admitted to the practice of law before the highest court of a ,state1 territory1 commonwealth1 or the ,district of ,columbia2 7,b7 maintains a license status that provides current eligibility to actively practice law before such court2 7,c7 is subject to the disciplinary review process of the jurisdiction in which such member maintains such a license status2 and 7,d7 is in compliance with any other requirements of such jurisdiction to remain eligible to practice law in such jurisdiction4 7#b7 ,the ,judge ,advocates ,general of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 and ,coast ,guard and the ,staff ,judge ,advocate to the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps may suspend the authority of a judge advocate of the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,coast ,guard1 or ,marine ,corps1 respectively1 to perform legal duties if such judge advocate becomes noncompliant with the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 ,a member of the armed forces who is suspended or disbarred from the practice of law within a jurisdiction may not perform legal duties4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,trial counsel and defense counsel ,section #hbg7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bg7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 must be a judge advocate who is qualified under section #hjf7;a77#a7 of this title 7article #f7;a77#a772 and 4 7#b7 ,special trial counsel ,section #hbd;a7b77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #bd;a7b77#a7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 is a judge advocate who is qualified under section #hjf7;a77#a7 of this title 7article #f7;a77#a772 and 4 #efb4 ,ensuring the availability of legal advice to commanders ,section #hjf7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #f7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 as redesignated by section #efa7;a77#a7 of this title1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the assignment and inserting 7#a7 ,the assignment2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,the assignment for duty of judge advocates pursuant to this subsection shall include qualified judge advocates in numbers sufficient to provide legal advice to all commanders responsible for planning and organizing military operations 7including commanders of and within commands assigned to a combatant command or the ,united ,states element of the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command as established pursuant to sections #afa and #afb of this title7 and all commanders authorized to convene courts-martial under sections #hbb through #hbd of this title 7articles #bb through #bd74 ,the qualifications of judge advocates assigned to provide legal advice to commanders under this paragraph shall include-- 7,a7 the qualifications set forth in subsection 7a77#a72 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 #efc4 ,analysis of potential modifications to the offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice ,section #efi;,f of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #aijh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 in coordination with the ,joint ,service ,committee on ,military ,justice1 after ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 analyze the feasibility and advisability of1 and potential approaches to1 modifying the offense of wrongful broadcast or distribution of intimate visual images under section #iag;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aag;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7-- 7,a7 to clarify its applicability to the nonconsensual distribution of digital forgeries 7commonly known as deepfakes72 and 7,b7 to include such other changes as are indicated in the amendment proposed by section #eeb of the ,h4,r4 #chch1 as engrossed in the ,house of ,representatives on ,september #aj1 #bjbe2 and 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking provide the results of such analysis to the ,committees and inserting not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 submit a report on the results of the analyses required under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 to the ,committees2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 the advisability of modifying section #iag;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7article #aag;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 in the manner described in subsection 7a77#b7 and such other approaches to the modification of such section 7article7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 #efd4 ,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 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term unwanted sexual behavior means any sexual contact or sexual 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 #b1 or any successor guidance4 #efe4 ,notification of military sex offenders at military installations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and implement a policy to ensure that registered sex offenders who reside or work on military installations are identified to the respective military community1 including1 as necessary1 through agreements with ,state and local law enforcement agencies4 7b7 ,report on designation of ,department of ,defense as jurisdiction under ,,sorna ,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 assessing the advisability and desirability of designating the ,department of ,defense as a jurisdiction for purposes of notification requirements under the ,sex ,offender ,registration and ,notification ,act 7title ,i of ,public ,law #aji-bdh2 #cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjija et seq474 #eff4 ,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 #efg4 ,analysis of the advisability of establishing a punitive article for child pornography-related offenses 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 feasibility and advisability of establishing a dedicated punitive article under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice to address offenses relating to child pornography4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 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 ,h ,career ,transition #ega4 ,transition ,assistance ,program3 amendments2 pilot program2 reports 7a7 ,provision of preseparation counseling3 in-person to the extent practicable ,subsection 7a7 of section #aadb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,in carrying2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,preseparation counseling may be provided in person to the extent practicable4 ,if the ,secretary concerned determines that it is infeasible for a member to attend such counseling in person1 such member may receive such counseling remotely1 with online access to modules and reading materials4 4 7b7 ,tracking of timeliness ,such subsection is further amended1 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may implement a system to track how many1 and what percentage of1 members begin to receive preseparation counseling within time periods specified in this paragraph4 4 7c7 ,waiver for certain members of the reserve components ,such subsection is further amended1 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,the ,secretary concerned may waive the requirement for preseparation counseling under paragraph 7#a7 in the case of a member of the reserve components if-- 7i7 the member requests such a waiver2 7ii7 the member received preseparation counseling during the period of three years preceding the date of such request2 and 7iii7 matters covered by such counseling1 specified in subsection 7b71 have not changed since the member last received such counseling4 4 7d7 ,minimum amount of counseling regarding financial planning ,such subsection is further amended1 in paragraph 7#i7-- 7#a7 by inserting 7,a7 before ,financial2 7#b7 by inserting and debt management1 after loans 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,individualized assistance regarding matters described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 7e7 ,website of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs regarding programs for new veterans ,section #ebc of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,the ,secretary shall maintain a publicly available website of the ,department through which a veteran or dependent of a veteran may search by ,,zip code for programs for-- 7#a7 veterans who recently separated from active military1 naval1 air1 or space service2 or 7#b7 dependents of veterans described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7f7 ,pilot program for military spouses 7#a7 ,authority ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a pilot program for spouses of members of the covered ,armed ,forces who are eligible to receive preseparation counseling under ,,tap4 7#b7 ,voluntary basis ,participation in such a pilot program shall be on a voluntary basis4 7#c7 ,curriculum ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs and the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall establish a curriculum based on ,,tap for such a pilot program4 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall notify the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives of such establishment 7#d7 ,counseling ,counseling under such a pilot program shall-- 7,a7 be tailored to the military spouse and family2 7,b7 be offered at least once per calendar quarter at each location selected under paragraph 7#e72 7,c7 be scheduled and delivered in a manner that maximizes accessibility for military spouses1 including through flexible or alternative scheduling options2 and 7,d7 include at least one hour regarding benefits and assistance available to military families and veterans from each department under the jurisdiction of the ,secretaries specified in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,locations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out such a pilot program at not more than five military installations4 ,at least one such location shall be located outside the continental ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,report ,during the term of pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services and on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an annual report regarding the pilot program4 ,such report shall include elements the ,secretary determines appropriate1 including the recommendation of the ,secretary whether the pilot program should be made permanent or expanded4 7#g7 ,termination ,such a pilot program shall terminate three years after the ,secretary of ,defense establishes the pilot program4 7#h7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,marine ,corps1 ,air ,force1 or ,space ,force4 7,b7 ,the term ,,tap means the ,transition ,assistance ,program under sections #aadb and #aadd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,annual report on ,,tap participation ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services and on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,transition ,assistance ,program at five military installations1 of various sizes1 including at least one location outside the continental ,united ,states1 where at least #bej members per year receive preseparation counseling under section #aadb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,such report shall include the following elements with regards to the year preceding the date of such report1 disaggregated by military installation3 7#a7 ,the number of members who have not accepted an offer of full-time employment or have not enrolled in a program of education or vocational training1 who received fewer than five days of preseparation counseling under such section4 7#b7 ,the average period of time between when a member begins to receive preseparation counseling and the day the member separates1 retires1 or is discharged4 7#c7 ,the number of members who began but did not complete preseparation counseling1 and1 to the extent practicable1 the reason for non-completion4 7#d7 ,the number of members assigned to each pathway under subsection 7c7 of such section4 #egb4 ,amendments to pathways for counseling in ,transition ,assistance ,program ,section #aadb7;c77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,m7 as subparagraph 7,r72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,l7 the following3 7,m7 ,child care requirements of the member 7including whether a dependent of the member is enrolled in the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program74 7,n7 ,the employment status of other adults in the household of the member4 7,o7 ,the location of the duty station of the member 7including whether the member was separated from family while on duty74 7,p7 ,the effects of operating tempo and personnel tempo on the member and the household of the member4 4 #egc4 ,improvements to information-sharing to support individuals retiring or separating from the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,opt-out sharing ,section #egj;,f of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aadb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking out the form to indicate an email address and inserting the following3 8out the form to indicate-- 7#a7 an email address 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 as designated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 if the individual would like to opt-out of the transmittal of the individual's information to and through a ,state veterans agency as described in subsection 7a74 2 and 7#b7 by amending subsection 7d7 to read as follows3 7d7 ,opt-out of information sharing ,information on an individual shall be transmitted to and through a ,state veterans agency as described in subsection 7a7 unless the individual indicates pursuant to subsection 7c77#b7 that the individual would like to opt out of such transmittal4 4 7b7 ,storage and transfer of information ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,storage and transfer of information 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to enter into memoranda of understanding or other agreements with the ,state veterans agencies described in subsection 7a7 to create or modify a ,department system to store and transfer information under this section to information systems of such ,state veterans agencies4 7#b7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall ensure that any agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 is in compliance with-- 7,a7 applicable provisions of law relating to privacy and personally identifiable information2 and 7,b7 applicable policies relating to cybersecurity of ,department information systems and ,state information systems4 4 7c7 ,limitation on use of information ,such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,limitation on use of information ,information transferred under this section may only be used by a ,state for the purpose of providing or connecting veterans to benefits or services as described in subsection 7a74 4 ,i ,family ,programs1 ,child ,care1 and ,dependent ,education #eha4 ,notification of suspected child abuse that occurs at a military child development center ,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 regulations that require the director of a military child development center to notify a parent or guardian of a child who is the suspected victim of a covered incident not later than #bd hours after a child care employee at such military child development center learns of such covered incident4 7#b7 ,the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply if notification under such paragraph threatens the integrity of a law enforcement investigation of such covered incident4 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term covered incident means alleged or suspected abuse or neglect of a child that occurs at a military child development center4 4 #ehb4 ,enrollment of children of certain ,american ,red ,cross employees in schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,overseas schools ,section #adjd7;d77#a7 of the ,defense ,dependents' ,education ,act of #aigh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ibc7;d77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,children of employees of the ,american ,red ,cross who-- 7i7 are performing1 on a full-time basis1 services for the ,armed ,forces1 including emergency services2 and 7ii7 reside in an overseas area supported by a school of the defense dependents' education system4 4 7b7 ,certain domestic schools ,section #bafd7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking in ,puerto ,rico and inserting in certain areas2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking in ,puerto ,rico and inserting in a territory1 commonwealth1 or possession of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking resides in ,puerto ,rico and inserting resides in a territory1 commonwealth1 or possession of the ,united ,states where a program referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is provided4 #ehc4 ,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 placed on a wait-list for enrollment in the school4 7#b7 ,a member described in this paragraph is a member of a reserve component performing active service pursuant to an order for accompanied permanent change of station4 4 #ehd4 ,authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of ,defense ,dependent ,schools ,chapter #ajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bafd;b the following new section3 #bafd;c4 ,authorization of dual or concurrent enrollment programs for students of ,defense ,dependent ,schools 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 may-- 7#a7 enter into arrangements with institutions of higher education to provide students of ,defense ,dependent ,schools with access to postsecondary course credit through dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 and 7#b7 subject to subsection 7b71 provide financial assistance to students to cover the costs associated with such programs4 7b7 ,amount of assistance ,the amount of financial assistance provided to an individual student under subsection 7a77#b7 may not exceed #a1ejj per school year4 7c7 ,credit transferability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 ensure that the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 in facilitating dual or concurrent enrollment programs with institutions of higher education under this section-- 7#a7 establishes articulation or credit transfer agreements that promote the transferability of academic credits earned by participating students2 and 7#b7 prioritizes agreements with institutions that offer broad acceptance of such credits across degree programs4 7d7 ,institutional integrity ,in entering into contracts or other agreements with institutions of higher education for purposes of dual or concurrent enrollment programs under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that such institutions have a program participation agreement in effect under section #dhg of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajid7 and are not provisionally or temporarily certified4 7e7 ,preparation and informing families and educators ,in implementing dual or concurrent enrollment programs under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 shall do the following3 7#a7 ,course sequence alignment ,design a sequence of courses for such programs to match the academic content standards and level of rigor of the corresponding postsecondary courses1 in consultation and collaboration with-- 7,a7 educators from ,defense ,dependent ,schools serving the military-connected community2 7,b7 faculty members from institutions of higher education offering dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 and 7,c7 the school advisory committee 7or the equivalent advisory body7 of each ,defense ,dependent ,school4 7#b7 ,outreach and information dissemination ,establish outreach and awareness efforts targeted toward elementary and secondary school students1 particularly those in the middle grades and their families1 educators1 school counselors1 and principals1 to provide-- 7,a7 general information regarding the availability and benefits of dual or concurrent enrollment programs2 7,b7 guidance on eligibility requirements1 academic expectations1 and necessary preparatory coursework for such programs2 and 7,c7 resources to support informed decisionmaking and successful student participation in such programs4 7f7 ,teacher certification ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all dual or concurrent enrollment courses facilitated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity are taught by-- 7#a7 a postsecondary faculty member who-- 7,a7 is employed by a two-year or four-year institution of higher education 7which may include a community college72 and 7,b7 meets the applicable postsecondary accreditation standards for instructional staff2 or 7#b7 a classroom teacher employed by a local educational agency or by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 who-- 7,a7 is qualified to teach in accordance with applicable law2 and 7,b7 has received training or certification to deliver the dual or concurrent enrollment course curriculum in alignment with the standards of the partnering institution of higher education4 7g7 ,additional requirements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,school ,advisory ,committees 7or the equivalent advisory bodies7 and ,parent ,teacher ,associations of participating ,defense ,dependent ,schools4 7h7 ,annual briefings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter for four years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the status of the dual and concurrent enrollment programs authorized under this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to the period covered by the briefing-- 7,a7 the number of students who participated in dual or concurrent enrollment programs authorized under this section2 7,b7 the total cost to the ,department of ,defense of providing such programs2 and 7,c7 an explanation of-- 7i7 whether and to what extent such programs consisted of online classes or in-person instruction2 and 7ii7 the subjects taught in postsecondary classes taken by students participating in such programs4 7#c7 ,disaggregation ,the information required under paragraph 7#b7 shall be set forth separately for each region served by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term ,defense ,dependent ,school means-- 7,a7 a school operated under the ,defense ,dependents' ,education ,system1 as authorized under the ,defense ,dependents' ,education ,act of #aigh 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #iba et seq472 or 7,b7 a ,department of ,defense domestic dependent elementary and secondary school1 as authorized under section #bafd of this title4 7#c7 ,the term dual or concurrent enrollment program means a program offered by an arrangement between the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity and an institution of higher education and through which a student enrolled in a ,defense ,dependent ,school who has not graduated from high school with a regular high school diploma is able to enroll in one or more postsecondary courses and earn credit that applies-- 7,a7 toward completion of a postsecondary degree or recognized educational credential as described in the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq472 and 7,b7 toward completion of high school4 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 4 #ehe4 ,restrictions on certain actions relating to ,,dodea schools and military child development centers 7a7 ,limitation on closure of ,,dodea schools ,chapter #ajh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ehd is further amended by inserting after section #bafd;c the following new section3 #bafd;d4 ,limitation on school closures and certain other actions with respect to schools operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action described in subsection 7b7 with respect to a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity unless-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 written notice of the intent of the ,secretary to take such action with respect to such school2 7,b7 the report required under subsection 7c72 and 7,c7 a written assurance that the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity has met1 engaged with1 and solicited feedback from students1 parents1 teachers1 administrators1 military installation leadership1 and the local community concerning the proposed action2 and 7#b7 a period of one year has elapsed following the date on which the requirements under paragraph 7#a7 have been met4 7b7 ,actions described ,the actions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,closing or terminating the operations of a school4 7#b7 ,preparing to close or terminate the operations of a school4 7#c7 ,reducing by #bj percent or more the number of spaces available for enrollment in a school4 7#d7 ,significantly reducing the services provided by a school1 including-- 7,a7 curriculum offerings2 7,b7 special education services2 and 7,c7 extracurricular activities4 7#e7 ,transferring or conveying a school to a local educational agency or any other entity outside the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,report ,before taking any action described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall prepare a report containing a justification and analysis of such action4 ,such justification and analysis shall include an explanation of-- 7#a7 the monetary costs to the ,department of ,defense of the action2 and 7#b7 the effects of the action on-- 7,a7 students2 7,b7 curriculum2 7,c7 gifted education programs2 7,d7 special education programs1 including individualized education programs 7as defined in section #fad7;d77#a77;,a7 of the ,individuals with ,disabilities ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #adad7;d77#a77;,a7772 7,e7 educational and other accommodations provided under section #ejd of the ,rehabilitation ,act of #aigc 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #gid72 7,f7 the ,exceptional ,family ,member ,program2 and 7,g7 local educational agencies in the area of the affected school4 7d7 ,local educational agency defined ,in this section1 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 4 7c7 ,prohibition on termination of certain employees ,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 a teacher employed in a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity or a child care employee 7as defined in section #ahjj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 regardless of whether such positions are funded by appropriated or nonappropriated funds1 unless-- 7#a7 the teacher or child care employee was documented as not performing or engaging in misconduct2 7#b7 in the case of a teacher employed in a school operated by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 there was a reduction in enrollment of #bj percent or more at the school at which the teacher works2 or 7#c7 in the case of a child care employee1 there was a change in staffing requirements based on enrollment4 #ehf4 ,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 #ehg4 ,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 services furnished under ,,tricare4 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 #ehh4 ,assistance for deployment-related support of members of the ,armed ,forces undergoing deployment and their families beyond the ,yellow ,ribbon ,reintegration ,program ,section #ehb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7k7 and 7l7 as subsections 7l7 and 7m71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following new subsection 7k73 7k7 ,support beyond program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may provide funds to ,states1 ,territories1 and government entities to carry out programs1 and other activities as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 that provide deployment cycle information1 services1 and referrals to eligible individuals throughout the deployment cycle4 ,such programs may include the provision of access to outreach services1 including the following3 7,a7 ,employment counseling4 7,b7 ,behavioral health counseling4 7,c7 ,suicide prevention4 7,d7 ,housing advocacy4 7,e7 ,financial counseling4 7,f7 ,referrals for the receipt of other related services4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriation ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #bj1jjj1jjj are authorized to be appropriated to carry out paragraph 7#a74 4 #ehi4 ,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 #ej1jjj1jjj shall be available only for the purpose of providing assistance to local educational agencies under subsection 7a7 of section #egb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;b74 7#b7 ,local educational agency defined ,in this subsection1 the term local educational agency has the meaning given that term in section #gjac7i7 of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggac7i774 7b7 ,impact aid for children with severe disabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf pursuant to section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for payments under section #cfc of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7as enacted into law by ,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #aad ,stat4 #afed;,a-#gg2 #bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjc;a74 7#b7 ,additional amount ,of the amount authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf pursuant to section #cja and available for operation and maintenance for ,defense-wide activities as specified in the funding table in section #dcja1 #aj1jjj1jjj shall be available for use by the ,secretary of ,defense to make payments to local educational agencies determined by the ,secretary to have higher concentrations of military 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 #ehi;,a4 ,verification of reporting of eligible federally connected children for purposes of ,federal impact aid programs 7a7 ,certification ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 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 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing describing any anticipated challenges with implementing the requirement under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,annual ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter1 each ,secretary of a military department shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing1 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 briefing2 7,b7 each military installation that has not confirmed the information contained in such forms as of such date2 and 7,c7 any challenges confirming 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 #ehi;,b4 ,regulations on the use of portable electronic mobile devices in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity schools 7a7 ,regulations required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 shall update existing regulations on student use of portable electronic mobile devices in ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7,,dodea7 schools to prohibit disruption in the learning environment by minimizing the use of such mobile devices to the greatest extent practicable and to standardize such regulations across all ,,dodea schools4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #fj days after completion of the updated regulations required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the updated regulations1 including-- 7#a7 relevant evidence taken into consideration on the use of portable electronic mobile devices in and around the classroom on learning outcomes and social dynamics2 7#b7 a description of how the regulations have standardized policies across all ,,dodea schools2 7#c7 an assessment of the influence1 if any1 of public-school policies on mobile devices at school or in the classroom2 and 7#d7 any other matters the ,secretary determines relevant4 #ehi,v4 ,management of special education in schools operated by ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity 7a7 ,improvements to staffing ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 shall implement the following measures to improve staffing of special education teachers and staff at schools operated by the ,activity3 7#a7 ,require the inclusion1 in the staffing model for a school1 of service minutes required by the individualized education programs of students attending the school to more effectively determine appropriate staffing for the school4 ,as part of such staffing model1 service minutes for students with similar needs may be counted concurrently when educationally appropriate4 7#b7 ,collect the following data on underutilized special education staff members3 7,a7 ,when such staff members are requested to transfer to a school with greater needs for such staff members4 7,b7 ,how many requests for such transfers the ,activity receives4 7,c7 ,whether such requests are approved or denied1 and at what locations4 7,d7 ,once such a request is received1 the likelihood that the transfer occurs4 7#c7 ,collect data on the turnover of special education teachers and staff1 including reasons for departure4 7#d7 ,review access to and requirements for crisis training1 publicize ,activity-wide policies with respect to such training for consistency1 and expand such training to relevant special education teachers and staff1 such as paraeducators1 who are not required1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to receive such training4 7#e7 ,require district and regional administrators to track training requirements for special education teachers and staff to ensure that such teachers and staff are meeting such requirements4 7b7 ,clarification of guidance ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity1 shall implement the following measures to improve and clarify guidance relating to special education provided by schools operated by the ,activity3 7#a7 ,review the list of types of disabilities recognized by the ,activity as of the date of the enactment of this ,act and determine if that list meets the most recent best practices for special education4 7#b7 ,standardize and implement instructions for providing special education materials to students across schools operated by the ,activity4 7#c7 ,develop and implement a plan for standardizing special education training across the ,activity4 7#d7 ,standardize reading intervention guidance and requirements across schools operated by the ,activity1 including by requiring each school and district operated by the ,activity to have the same resources and instructions1 and provide clear guidance on how to access additional support materials if required4 7c7 ,implementation deadline ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete implementation of the measures described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 by not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the following3 7,a7 ,coordination by the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity with the ,educational and ,developmental ,intervention ,services programs of the military departments to determine what medical services the military departments are required to provide based on the needs of students attending schools operated by the ,activity4 7,b7 ,a description of the process in effect as of the date of the briefing1 if any1 to resolve a dispute with respect to required services under a student's individualized education program4 7,c7 ,a description of issues pending1 and resolutions of previous issues1 under that process4 7,d7 ,an assessment of how support instructional specialists can better assist teachers with developing curriculum for special education students4 7,e7 ,a description of how the ,activity provides services in the case of civilian or military dependents with severe medical or special education requirements that a school cannot meet1 including any data on how many such cases arise on an annual basis and in what locations4 7,f7 ,a description of the process in effect as of the date of the briefing for reassigning a family from a school located outside the ,united ,states if the education needs of a child in the family cannot be met at that school and data1 for the #e school years preceding the briefing1 on where such reassignments have been done and the frequency of such reassignments4 7,g7 ,an assessment of the pay scale for special education teachers and staff in effect as of the date of the briefing1 an identification of the last time the pay scale was updated1 a description of how the pay scale is determined1 and a statement of how often the pay scale is updated4 7,h7 ,data on school and district-level requests for additional reading intervention curriculum1 including the locations of such requests and whether such requests were approved or denied4 7#b7 ,semi-annual briefings ,the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress made in implementing the measures described in subsections 7a7 and 7b7-- 7,a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 every #ahj days thereafter until the ,director certifies to the ,committees that each such measure has been implemented4 #ehi;,d4 ,pilot program to increase payments for child care services in high-cost areas 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may 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 section #agih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for services provided to children who are two years old or younger in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,requirements ,if the ,secretary establishes a pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall provide for an increased maximum amount of financial assistance under the pilot program 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 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,annual ,reports ,not later than one year after the establishment of the pilot program under this subsection1 and annually 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 methodology for determining the areas that should receive an increased amount of financial assistance per month per child under the pilot program2 7,c7 the number of areas the ,secretary determined should receive such increased amount of financial assistance2 7,d7 the total amount of financial assistance provided under the pilot program with respect to such families1 disaggregated by location2 7,e7 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,f7 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,g7 the determination of the ,secretary with respect to the feasibility of expanding the pilot program to all communities2 7,h7 any challenges identified by the ,secretary in carrying out the pilot program2 7,i7 legislation or administrative action that the ,secretary determines necessary to make the pilot program permanent2 and 7,j7 any other information the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,final ,report ,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,j7 of paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 the recommendation of the ,secretary as to whether to make the pilot program permanent4 7d7 ,termination ,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 ,j ,decorations and ,awards1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #eia4 ,authorization for award of ,medal of ,honor to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for acts of valor during the ,korean ,war 7a7 ,waiver of time limitations ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #hbih of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,president may award the ,medal of ,honor under section #hbia of such title to ,e4 ,royce ,williams for the acts of valor described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor described in this subsection are the actions of ,e4 ,royce ,williams1 as a lieutenant in the ,navy1 on ,november #ah1 #aieb4 #eib4 ,authorization for posthumous award of the distinguished-service cross to ,isaac ,ike ,camacho for acts of valor in ,vietnam 7a7 ,waiver of time limitations ,notwithstanding the time limitations specified in section #gbgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other time limitation with respect to the awarding of certain medals to persons who served in the ,armed ,forces1 the ,secretary of the ,army may award the distinguished-service cross under section #gbgb of such title to ,isaac ,ike ,camacho for the acts of valor in ,vietnam described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,acts of valor described ,the acts of valor referred to in subsection 7a7 are the actions of ,isaac 8,ike0 ,camacho from ,november #bd1 #aifc1 to ,july #ac1 #aife1 in ,vietnam for which he was previously awarded the ,silver ,star4 #eic4 ,compliance with travel charge card deactivation requirements 7a7 ,policy compliance ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that ,department of ,defense policies and procedures are consistent with section #b7;h77#a77;,h7 of the ,travel and ,transportation ,reform ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-bfd2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 #egja note7 and related implementing guidance1 regarding the prompt deactivation and closure of government-issued travel charge card accounts upon the separation1 retirement1 or termination of military or civilian personnel4 7b7 ,comptroller review ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7#a7 actions taken to verify consistent implementation of deactivation and closure policies for government-issued travel charge cards across the military departments and defense agencies2 7#b7 any gaps or inconsistencies identified in the execution of current policy2 and 7#c7 recommendations1 if any1 to improve compliance1 oversight1 or prevention of unauthorized card use following personnel separation4 ,,vi ,compensation and ,other ,personnel ,benefits ,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 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement and early discharges4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,extension of temporary early retirement authority4 ,subtitle ,b--,bonus1 ,incentive1 and ,separation ,pays ,sec4 #faa4 ,one-year extension of certain expiring bonus and special pay authorities4 ,sec4 #fab4 ,extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and benefits4 ,sec4 #fac4 ,implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of reserve components4 ,sec4 #fad4 ,reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas4 ,subtitle ,c--,allowances ,sec4 #fba4 ,modifications to calculation of basic allowance for subsistence for enlisted members4 ,sec4 #fbb4 ,family separation allowance3 increase4 ,sec4 #fbc4 ,extending certain travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska4 ,sec4 #fbd4 ,improvements to basic allowance for housing4 ,subtitle ,d--,leave ,sec4 #fca4 ,improved parental leave for members of the armed forces4 ,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 ,defense commissary system and exchange system3 patronage2 privatization4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,benefits1 ,administrative ,matters1 ,reports1 and ,briefings ,sec4 #ffa4 ,inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements4 ,sec4 #ffb4 ,provision of information regarding relocation assistance programs for members receiving orders for a change of permanent station4 ,sec4 #ffc4 ,expansion of pilot program to increase access to food on military installations4 ,sec4 #ffd4 ,military compensation educational campaign4 ,sec4 #ffe4 ,designation of ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll as remote and isolated military installation4 ,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 subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of 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 each place it appears2 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 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 service each place it appears4 7#c7 ,service creditable for computation ,section #bje7;a77#b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by transferring subparagraph 7,f7 so as to appear after subparagraph 7,a72 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,f71 7,b71 7,d71 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,b71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b71 as transferred and redesignated by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of this paragraph1 the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 the ,space ,force2 4 7#d7 ,inactive-duty training pay ,section #bjf of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by inserting 2 members of the ,space ,force before the colon2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7 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,c7 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 and 7,d7 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 services4 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 7#a7 ,general bonus authority for enlisted members ,section #cca of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period 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 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period 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 component2 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 in subsections 7a77#a71 7b71 and 7h77#a71 by striking in a regular or reserve component each place it appears2 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 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 officer2 and 7,d7 in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7h71 by striking regular or reserve component each place it appears4 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 component each place it appears4 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#a7-- 7,i7 by striking or to remain and inserting 1 to remain2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 or to remain in space force active status for at least one year before the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in subsection 7d77#a7 in the second sentence1 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force not on sustained duty after reserve component member2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7 in the place it appears in subparagraph 7,a7 and in the first place it appears in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking active duty or service in an active status in a reserve component 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 each place it appearsand 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#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force on sustained duty after of a regular component2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force in space force active status and not on sustained duty after of a reserve component2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or a member of the ,space ,force on sustained duty1 respectively1 after of a regular component4 7d7 ,administration of special pay1 incentive pay1 and bonus authorities 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 #daf7;a7 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 in paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 by inserting 1 or of the ,space ,force1 after of a reserve component each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 or from the ,space ,force1 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 component each place it appears2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking ,regular before ,space ,force4 7g7 ,miscellaneous rights and benefits 7#a7 ,acceptance of employment1 payments1 and awards from foreign governments ,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 ,involuntarily mobilized reserve component members subject to extended and frequent active duty service ,section #iaj of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by inserting and members of the ,space ,force after reserve component members2 7,b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting or of the ,space ,force after of the armed forces2 and 7,c7 in subsections 7b77#a71 7b77#b71 7b77#c71 and 7e77#a71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after a reserve component each place it appears4 7h7 ,administration ,section #ajjb of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading1 by striking and members of ,national ,guard and inserting 2 members of the ,national ,guard2 members of the ,space ,force2 7#b7 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 consent of the member2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by inserting or the ,space ,force after of a reserve component4 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 #fjb4 ,extension of enhanced authority for selective early retirement and early discharges ,section #fch;a7a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #fjc4 ,extension of temporary early retirement authority ,section #ddjc7;i7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiic 7,public ,law #ajb-dhd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #abic note7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 ,b ,bonus1 ,incentive1 and ,separation ,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 ,extension of authority to provide voluntary separation pay and benefits ,section #aage;a7k77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #fac4 ,implementation of aviation incentive pay for members of reserve components ,section #fjb7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ceg note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,in making and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in making 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,b7 ,aviation incentive pay evaluation ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall complete the evaluation required by subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to aviation incentive pay under section #ccd of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,in conducting that evaluation1 the ,secretary shall make a specific determination with respect to the percentage of such aviation incentive pay1 if any1 that is paid specifically to maintain skill certification or proficiency under section #ceg of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,special and incentive pay framework ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a detailed report on the special and incentive pay assessment framework1 required by the ,senate report accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca71 that includes the ,secretary's plan and timeline for implementing such framework4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,initiation of payments ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary concerned shall begin making aviation incentive payments under section #ceg of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 pursuant to the determination made under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 4 #fad4 ,reviews of designations of imminent danger pay areas 7a7 ,initial review ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall-- 7#a7 commence a review of each area designated under section #cea7;a77#c7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to determine whether the area is one in which a member of the uniformed services is subject to imminent danger of physical injury due to threat conditions2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the review1 including any changes to designations under that section that result from the review4 7b7 ,subsequent reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjca1 and every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall conduct a review described in subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,reports required ,not later than #fj days after completing a review under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the review1 including any changes to designations under that section that result from the review4 7c7 ,reports on designation changes between reports ,if1 at any time between the submission of reports required by subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b77#b71 the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of a military department conducts a review of areas designated under section #cea7;a77#c7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 and makes a change to any such designation1 that ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the review and the change not later than #fj days after the change is made4 ,c ,allowances #fba4 ,modifications to calculation of basic allowance for subsistence for enlisted members 7a7 ,modification 7#a7 ,in general ,section #djb7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#a7 7,a7 ,the monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence to be in effect for an enlisted member for a year 7beginning on ,january #a of that year7 shall be equal to the monthly cost of a liberal food plan for a male in the ,united ,states who is between #ai and #ej years of age1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture on ,october #a of the preceding year4 7,b7 ,with respect to a member who is subject to monthly deduction from pay for meals under section #ajaa7;b7 of this title1 the amount payable under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be reduced by the amount of such deduction from pay1 in accordance with policies prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7,c7 ,the monthly rate of basic allowance for subsistence to be in effect for an enlisted member for a year under subparagraph 7,a7 may not decrease relative to the rate in effect for the preceding year4 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,implementation plan ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan for the implementation of the amendments made by subsection 7a74 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter through #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that1 with respect to the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 describes-- 7#a7 the manner in which the ,secretary of ,defense allocated funds to pay for food programs and whether such funds were drawn from funds authorized for the for the basic allowance for subsistence under section #djb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 whether and the extent to which subsistence in-kind and other sources of appropriated funds were budgeted to pay for food programs on military installations2 and 7#c7 the manner in which the ,secretaries of the military departments used authorities of such ,secretaries 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 #fbb4 ,family separation allowance3 increase ,section #dbg7;a77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #bej and inserting #cjj4 #fbc4 ,extending certain travel allowance for members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to ,alaska ,section #fjc7;b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 the member is-- 7i7 assigned to a duty location in ,alaska for a period of not less than one year2 and 7ii7 unaccompanied by dependents in such duty location2 and 2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#e7 to read as follows3 7#e7 ,period specified ,the period specified in this paragraph is the period-- 7,a7 beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7,b7 ending on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 4 #fbd4 ,improvements to basic allowance for housing 7a7 ,increasing awareness ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to improve transparency of the calculation of ,,bah by-- 7#a7 developing a clear1 accessible document that explains how rates of ,,bah are determined1 including methodology and types of data sources used1 which shall be-- 7,a7 reviewed and updated not less frequently than annually and as rates and calculation methods change2 and 7,b7 made available on a publicly accessible internet website and distributed across all relevant components of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 providing to members of the ,armed ,forces when such members experience a permanent change of station1 permanent change of assignment1 change in dependency status1 change in grade1 or any other event that may impact the eligibility of such members for or rate of ,,bah-- 7,a7 the information included in the document developed under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 an explanation of the type of rental housing the rate of ,,bah received by such members is intended to support in each locality4 7b7 ,study to evaluate alternative rate calculation 7#a7 ,study 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-- 7i7 assesses the adequacy of the current ,,bah for ,m,h,as selected under paragraph 7#c71 including a review of the commuting times and distances of members of the ,armed ,forces and the overall affordability of housing in such ,m,h,as2 7ii7 reviews existing methods of calculating ,,bah and proposes methods of calculating ,,bah described in paragraph 7#b7 for ,m,h,as selected under paragraph 7#c7 that are more efficient and accurate than such existing methods1 as appropriate2 and 7iii7 evaluates the feasibility and advisability of using machine learning and artificial intelligence in the calculation of ,,bah and1 if feasible and advisable1 incorporates machine learning and artificial intelligence into the proposed methods described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,during the study conducted in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall pay ,,bah in ,m,h,as selected under paragraph 7#c7 at rates prescribed under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,proposed monthly rates ,a proposed monthly rate of ,,bah described in this paragraph-- 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 7#c7 ,m,h,as ,the ,secretary shall select not fewer than #ae ,m,h,as for the covered entity to evaluate in the study conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 ,in selecting ,m,h,as for evaluation under such study1 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 7#d7 ,completion ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall require the study conducted under such agreement to be completed not later than the date that is three years after the date on which the ,secretary and the covered entity enter into such agreement4 7#e7 ,annual briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an annual basis thereafter until the completion of the study conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the study under this section4 7#f7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the completion of the study conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of such study4 ,such report shall include-- 7,a7 an evaluation by the ,secretary of the proposed methods of calculating ,,bah by a covered entity pursuant to an agreement under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 any recommendations of the ,secretary for legislation to improve the methods of calculating ,,bah based on the study4 7c7 ,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 an entity or combination of entities-- 7,a7 with combined expertise in data analysis and machine learning and access to relevant data on local rental rates in real estate markets in the ,m,h,as selected under subsection 7b77#c72 and 7,b7 that has not participated in anticompetitive price-fixing in a real estate market4 7#c7 ,the term ,,mha means military housing area4 ,d ,leave #fca4 ,improved parental leave for members of the armed forces 7a7 ,regulations ,section #gja7;h77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 ,the regulations prescribed under clause 7i7 shall authorize a member described in such clause to take leave described under subparagraph 7,a7 during the two-year period beginning after an event described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of such subparagraph with the approval of the first general officer or flag officer in the chain of command of such member4 4 7b7 ,implementation2 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 prescribe regulations under subparagraph 7,b7 of section #gja7;h77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to implement the amendment made by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,forces of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report regarding the implementation of this section4 #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 ,sections #gja and inserting ,except as provided by subsection 7c71 sections #gja4 ,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 ,defense commissary system and exchange system3 patronage2 privatization 7a7 ,patronage 7#a7 ,interim authority ,notwithstanding the limitations under section #bdha7;a7 and chapter #ed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 may allow individuals authorized to use a commissary store or exchange store pursuant to a policy1 memorandum1 regulation1 or pilot program of the ,department of ,defense in effect on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 to continue such use through ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7,b7 may not authorize such use for any additional group of individuals4 7#b7 ,legislative proposal ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a written legislative proposal that-- 7,a7 specifies each category of individuals that the ,secretary recommends ,congress authorize to use a commissary store or exchange store2 7,b7 explains the recommendation of the ,secretary for such authorization2 and 7,c7 consolidates the authorities for such use into a single statute4 7b7 ,privatization ,the ,secretary may not take any action inconsistent with the restrictions in section #bdhe7;a7 of such title regarding private operation of the overall management of a commissary system or management of a commissary store4 ,g ,other ,benefits1 ,administrative ,matters1 ,reports1 and ,briefings #ffa4 ,inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ai of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajaf4 ,pay statements3 descriptions of types of pay 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make available contemporaneously with each pay statement provided to a member of the ,armed ,forces1 for each type of pay1 allowance1 and deduction listed on the statement1 a brief and plain-language description of-- 7#a7 the statutory or regulatory authority under which a pay1 allowance1 or deduction is made2 7#b7 the purpose of a pay1 allowance1 or deduction2 7#c7 the criteria for determining eligibility of members for a pay1 allowance1 or deduction2 and 7#d7 possible changes in the eligibility of the member for a pay1 allowance1 or deduction1 including the circumstances under which a pay1 allowance1 or deduction may be suspended or modified or may expire4 7b7 ,requirements ,the descriptions required to be made available with a pay statement under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7#a7 published on a website accessible by a member and printable with the pay statement of the member2 and 7#b7 presented in language easily understood by individuals without specialized knowledge of military finance1 accounting1 or law4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the requirements of section #ajaf of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to pay statements issued on or after the date that is #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ffb4 ,provision of information regarding relocation assistance programs for members receiving orders for a change of permanent station 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajef7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#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 subparagraphs3 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 7,f7 ,provision of information regarding available assistance under this section and any other assistance relating to a change of permanent station available under any other provision of law1 including-- 7i7 information on family assistance programs authorized under section #aghh of this title1 including financial planning resources1 spouse employment support1 and community integration services2 7ii7 guidance on available housing assistance1 including on-base housing options1 rental protections1 and resources for off-base relocation2 7iii7 mental health and well-being support services1 including those accessible during the period of transition for a change of permanent station2 7iv7 educational resources for dependent children1 including school transition assistance and special education services2 7v7 information on available legal and financial counseling programs2 and 7vi7 any other assistance programs that support members of the armed forces and their families during relocation4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of each military department shall ensure that relocation assistance required to be provided under this subsection is provided not later than #de days before the date on which a change of permanent station takes effect for a member of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of each military department 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 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 subparagraph 7,f7 of section #ajef7;b77#b7 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 relating to a change of permanent station2 7#b7 an assessment of the awareness by members of the armed forces 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 #ffc4 ,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 #ffd4 ,military compensation educational campaign 7a7 ,educational campaign required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall commence an educational campaign to improve the understanding and awareness of members of the ,armed ,forces and the families of such members with respect to the major components of monetary and nonmonetary compensation for such members4 7b7 ,consistency with compensation review ,the ,secretary shall carry out the educational campaign required by subsection 7a7 in a manner consistent with the recommendations contained in the report entitled ,the ,fourteenth ,quadrennial ,review of ,military ,compensation submitted to ,congress in ,january #bjbe pursuant to section #ajjh7;b7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,minimum time of campaign ,the educational campaign required by subsection 7a7 shall be carried out for not less than one year4 7d7 ,elements ,the educational campaign required by subsection 7a7 shall address-- 7#a7 the elements of regular military compensation 7,,rmc71 as defined in section #aja7be7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 special and incentive pays2 7#c7 the calculation of retired pay for length of service2 7#d7 educational assistance programs and benefits2 7#e7 health care for members of the ,armed ,forces serving in active components and the families of such members2 7#f7 nonmonetary benefits2 and 7#g7 any other matters relating to monetary or nonmonetary compesnation for members of the ,armed ,forces the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7e7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,implementation plan ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan to implement this section4 7#b7 ,effectiveness ,not later than #fj days after the completion of the educational campaign required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the effectiveness of the educational campaign4 #ffe4 ,designation of ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll as remote and isolated military installation 7a7 ,designation ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness and the ,secretary of the ,army1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,army ,pacific1 shall designate ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll as a remote and isolated military installation4 7b7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the designation described in subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit a notification to the congressional defense committees confirming completion of the designation4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary of the ,army submits the notification described in subsection 7b71 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,army ,pacific shall brief the congressional defense committees on adjustments to ,department of ,defense resourcing for and support to ,united ,states ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein ,atoll as a result of the designation described in subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term remote and isolated military installation means a military installation determined to be remote and isolated pursuant to the criteria set forth in ,department of ,defense ,instructions #ajae4aj and #ajae4ah1 dated ,july #f1 #bjji1 and ,may #cj1 #bjbd1 respectively 7or successor instruction74 ,,vii ,health ,care ,provisions ,title ,,vii--,health ,care ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,,tricare and ,other ,health ,benefits ,sec4 #gja4 ,reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents4 ,sec4 #gjb4 ,authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise ineligible individuals4 ,subtitle ,b--,health ,care ,administration ,sec4 #gaa4 ,codification of position of ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency4 ,sec4 #gab4 ,military-civilian medical surge program4 ,sec4 #gac4 ,modification of limitation on reduction of military medical manning end strength4 ,sec4 #gad4 ,inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gae4 ,military medical cooperation arrangements among ,five ,eyes countries4 ,sec4 #gaf4 ,licensure requirement for health-care professionals of partner countries4 ,sec4 #gag4 ,plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gah4 ,plan and report by ,defense ,health ,agency relating to chiropractic clinics at military installations4 ,sec4 #gai4 ,strategic infectious disease medical research plan4 ,sec4 #gbj4 ,review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of ,department of ,defense4 ,subtitle ,c--,studies1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #gca4 ,improvement of availability of care for veterans from facilities and providers of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gcb4 ,prohibition on painful research on domestic cats and dogs4 ,sec4 #gcc4 ,pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #gcd4 ,pilot program to assist certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relating to cancer4 ,sec4 #gce4 ,study on accreditation of military dental treatment facilities4 ,sec4 #gcf4 ,study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel4 ,sec4 #gcg4 ,study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations4 ,a ,,tricare and ,other ,health ,benefits #gja4 ,reimbursement for travel expenses relating to specialty care for certain members of the ,armed ,forces and dependents 7a7 ,in general ,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 #ge miles for #ajj miles4 4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on the implementation of paragraph 7#b7 of section #ajgd;i7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 including-- 7#a7 the estimated number of individuals the ,secretary expects to reimburse for travel expenses pursuant to such paragraph2 7#b7 the expected cost increase of such reimbursements2 and 7#c7 whether the ,secretary determines that a different distance should be specified in such paragraph4 #gjb4 ,authority to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations on a nonreimbursable basis to certain otherwise ineligible individuals 7a7 ,authority to provide forensic examinations ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 shall authorize medical personnel of the ,department of ,defense to provide sexual assault medical forensic examinations1 in a military medical treatment facility on a nonreimbursable basis1 to an individual who-- 7#a7 is not otherwise eligible for health care from the ,department2 7#b7 reports a sexual assault offense for which a ,defense ,criminal ,investigative ,organization may initiate an investigation2 and 7#c7 is eligible for a forensic examination in accordance with those regulations4 7b7 ,additional elements ,the regulations prescribed under subsection 7a7 may provide for the handling1 storage1 and transfer to law enforcement of a completed sexual assault medical forensic examination kit4 ,b ,health ,care ,administration #gaa4 ,codification of position of ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7j7 as subsections 7b7 through 7k71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a71 the following3 7a7 ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency 7#a7 ,there is in the ,defense ,health ,agency a ,director4 7#b7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall-- 7,a7 be a military officer and hold a rank that is the same or greater than the rank of any officer serving as the ,surgeon ,general of a military department under section #gjcf1 #hjca1 or #ijcf of this title2 and 7,b7 have joint experience4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjba2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking 1 commencing when the ,director begins to exercise responsibilities under that paragraph12 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting subsections 7c7 and 7d72 7#d7 in subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbd1 and subject to subsection 7f7 and inserting ,subject to subsection 7g72 7#e7 in subsection 7g71 as so redesignated1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7f72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated1 by striking subsection 7e77#a7 and inserting subsection 7f77#a74 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajia;a7b77#b7 of such title is amended by striking section #ajgc;c7i7 and inserting section #ajgc;c7j74 #gab4 ,military-civilian medical surge program ,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 of ,defense1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall carry out a program of record known as the ,military-,civilian ,medical ,surge ,program to-- 7,a7 support locations that the ,secretary of ,defense selects under paragraph 7#c77;,b72 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,f7 of paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,institute for ,defense ,health ,cooperation at the ,uniformed ,services ,university of the ,health ,sciences 7or such successor center71 shall oversee the management1 staffing1 and deployment of the ,program1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 and1 for purposes of ensuring that the ,program is carried out in a manner that is consistent with paragraph 7#f71 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,b7 ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a7 during a contingency operation1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,program provides support1 acting through the ,defense ,health ,agency serving as a combat support agency1 to the relevant combatant command4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the program is administrated in coordination with the military departments1 the ,joint ,staff1 the ,defense ,health ,agency1 and the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services through semiannual coordination meetings and quarterly updates4 ,on an annual basis1 one such meeting shall include the participation of partners specified in paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7,d7 ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary of ,defense 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 of ,defense 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 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services determine-- 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 of ,defense 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 ,department4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 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 ,a contingency operation4 7,e7 ,the ,president's exercise of executive powers under the ,war ,powers ,resolution 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda et seq474 7,f7 ,any other emergency or major disaster as declared by the ,president4 7#e7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives 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#f7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the ,secretary of ,defense to control1 direct1 limit1 or otherwise affect the authorities of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services with respect to the leadership and administration of the ,national ,disaster ,medical ,system1 public health and medical preparedness and response1 staffing levels1 or resource allocation4 7#g7 ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,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,b7 ,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,c7 ,the term ,program means the ,military-,civilian ,medical ,surge ,program established under paragraph 7#a74 4 #gac4 ,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 #bfgf2 #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 #gad4 ,inclusion of additional requirements in notifications to modify scope of services provided at military medical treatment facilities ,section #ajgc;d7f77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking information demonstrating2 7#b7 by striking the extent and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following32 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,a7 ,an endorsement from the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff that the proposed modification will have no effect on operational requirements of the armed forces4 7,b7 ,an endorsement from the ,surgeon ,general of the military department concerned that the proposed modification will have no effect on the training or readiness of military medical personnel in the military department concerned4 7,c7 ,an assessment from the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency that explains how members of the armed forces and covered beneficiaries receiving services at the facility will continue to receive care4 4 #gae4 ,military medical cooperation arrangements among ,five ,eyes countries 7a7 ,arrangements ,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 trauma4 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 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the agreements entered into and activities carried out pursuant to section #bcejt of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 including any other areas designated by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7b7 of such section #bcejt4 #gaf4 ,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 ,the ,united ,kingdom4 7,e7 ,any other country designated as a partner country by the ,secretary of ,defense for the purposes of this section4 4 #gag4 ,plan for priority assignment of medical personnel of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,plan 7#a7 ,submission ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a plan for each military department to prioritize the assignment of active duty medical and dental personnel to military medical treatment facilities4 7#b7 ,implementation ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of each military department shall each commence carrying out the plan under paragraph 7#a7 by assigning active duty medical and dental personnel to military medical treatment facilities in accordance with the plan4 7#c7 ,updates ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives updates on the implementation of the plan under paragraph 7#a7 as follows3 7,a7 ,on a quarterly basis until the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the plan is fully implemented4 7,b7 ,on an annual basis thereafter4 7b7 ,assignments ,in carrying out the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of each military department1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency1 shall assign active duty medical and dental personnel to military medical treatment facilities in accordance with the plan4 7c7 ,corrective action 7#a7 ,requirement ,if1 in the judgment of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of a military department fails to comply with the plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue to the ,secretary of the military department a directive requiring corrective action by the ,secretary not later than #ij days after the date on which the directive is issued4 7#b7 ,report ,if the ,secretary of a military department fails to initiate timely corrective action pursuant to the directive issued by the ,secretary of ,defense under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on such noncompliance4 ,such report-- 7,a7 shall include a description of corrective measures to be taken1 a plan of action1 and milestones2 and 7,b7 may include recommendations for legislative and administrative changes the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter for a period of five years1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency and the ,surgeons ,general of the military departments shall jointly submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the state of manning for active duty and civilian medical and dental personnel4 ,such report shall include1 with respect to the year covered by the report1 the following3 7#a7 ,average civilian1 contractor1 and military staffing levels at military medical treatment facilities over the preceding year4 7#b7 ,the extent to which military medical treatment facility staffing is compliant with the requirements for optimal operation of such facilities4 7#c7 ,active duty operational medical personnel manning shortfalls4 7#d7 ,defense ,health ,agency civilian and contractor hiring shortfalls1 including a description of resources required to fill civilian billet gaps4 7#e7 ,a projection of yearly budget shortfalls over each of the next five years within the ,defense ,health ,agency1 including a detailed description of the expected effects of such shortfalls to delivering health care benefits1 operating the direct care network1 maintaining an adequate managed care network1 maintaining a fit and healthy fighting force1 training medical personnel1 recruiting and retaining medical personnel1 planning for contingency operations1 and any other resourcing matters the ,director determines necessary and relevant4 7#f7 ,a description of military department-level tradeoffs between operational medical requirements and military medical treatment facility manning requirements1 and how each military department is working to fully support both4 7#g7 ,a description of health care service levels at military medical treatment facilities and whether such facilities are adequately resourced to provide enough throughput of medical care to-- 7,a7 maintain efficient operation of all medical services offered at the facilities2 7,b7 meet patient needs2 and 7,c7 keep all medical and dental personnel proficient with the medical skills of the professional4 7#h7 ,for military medical treatment facilities that are deficient in the categories listed in paragraph 7#g71 a plan for how to bring ,,tricare program beneficiaries back into military medical treatment facilities to improve and maintain operations in the direct care system4 7#i7 ,a brief description of the major areas of disagreement among the ,director and each of the ,surgeons ,general relating to manning1 operating1 and improving the volume and quality of care at all military medical treatment facilities1 and a plan for how to resolve such areas of disagreement going forward4 #gah4 ,plan and report by ,defense ,health ,agency relating to chiropractic clinics at military installations 7a7 ,plan ,the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall develop a plan to-- 7#a7 reopen any clinic at a military installation if1 before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 such clinic-- 7,a7 offered chiropractic services and had an average number of at least #djj visits per month2 and 7,b7 was closed2 and 7#b7 pay chiropractors stationed at military installations under the ,general ,schedule4 7b7 ,report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on-- 7#a7 the plan developed under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the utility of chiropractic services with respect to the benefits of such services to members of the ,armed ,forces1 the availability of such services1 and the cost of such services4 #gai4 ,strategic infectious disease medical research plan 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,president submits a budget for fiscal year #bjbg to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of each military department1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a comprehensive1 strategic infectious disease medical research plan 7referred to in this section as the ,plan74 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,plan describes the following3 7#a7 ,all infectious disease medical research conducted by the ,department of ,defense1 including the coordination process1 to ensure that such research is linked to-- 7,a7 military readiness2 7,b7 joint force requirements2 7,c7 the requirements of the commanders of the combatant commands2 and 7,d7 relevance to individuals eligible for care at military medical treatment facilities or through the ,,tricare program 7as defined in section #ajgb7g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,the infectious disease research projects funded under the ,defense ,health ,program ,account under section #aajj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including projects under-- 7,a7 the ,congressionally ,directed ,medical ,research ,program of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,defense ,advanced ,research ,projects ,agency2 7,c7 the ,united ,states ,army ,medical ,research ,institute of ,infectious ,diseases2 7,d7 the ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,program2 7,e7 the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency2 7,f7 the ,armed ,forces ,research ,institute of ,medical ,sciences located in ,thailand2 7,g7 the ,naval ,medical ,research ,unit2 and 7,h7 the ,walter ,reed ,army ,institute of ,research4 7#c7 ,the process for ensuring synergy across the military medical research community-- 7,a7 to address gaps in military infectious disease research2 7,b7 to minimize duplication of research2 7,c7 to promote collaboration within research focus areas2 and 7,d7 to leverage and modernize the existing medical research and development infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the efforts of the ,secretary to coordinate with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government to increase awareness of complementary infectious disease research efforts that are being carried out by the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,budget display information ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,president1 in conjunction with the materials of the ,department of ,defense supporting the fiscal year #bjbg budget request submitted to ,congress by the ,president pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 and annually thereafter in conjunction with each subsequent budget request through fiscal year #bjcb1 a detailed budget for carrying out the ,plan that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the resources necessary for infectious disease medical research to carry out the activities described in subsection 7b7 for the applicable fiscal year and the four following fiscal years1 disaggregated by the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,with respect to procurement accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title2 and 7,b7 a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the ,plan4 7#c7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title2 and 7,b7 a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the ,plan4 7#d7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7,b7 a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used4 7#e7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title2 and 7,b7 a description of the requirements for such amounts specific to the ,plan4 7#f7 ,with respect to each project under military construction accounts1 the country1 location1 project title1 and project amount by fiscal year4 7#g7 ,with respect to the activities described in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7,b7 a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used4 7#h7 ,with respect to each military department-- 7,a7 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title2 and 7,b7 a description of the specific manner in which such amounts will be used4 7#i7 ,with respect to the amounts described in each of paragraphs 7#b77;,a71 7#c77;,a71 7#d77;,a71 7#e77;,a71 7#f71 7#g77;,a71 and 7#h77;,a7 for a fiscal year-- 7,a7 a comparison between-- 7i7 the amount requested in the budget of the ,president for such fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the amount projected in the previously submitted budget request of the ,president for such fiscal year2 7,b7 a detailed summary of the amounts obligated for the ,plan during the most recently concluded fiscal year2 and 7,c7 a detailed comparison between-- 7i7 the amounts obligated for the ,plan during the most recently concluded fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the amounts requested for the ,plan in the budget of the ,president for the applicable fiscal year4 #gbj4 ,review of disclosure requirements under processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall review all processes and forms relating to health care provider credentialing and privileging of covered applicants to 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 section #ajid7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,centralized credential system ,in carrying out section #ajid7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report containing the following3 7#a7 ,the findings of the review required under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,a detailed plan outlining steps the ,secretary has taken or will take pursuant to such review1 including a timeline for completion of such steps4 7c7 ,covered applicant defined ,in this section1 the term covered applicant means an applicant for a position as a health-care professional 7as defined in section #ajid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 who-- 7#a7 is required to go through a credentialing and privileging process2 and 7#b7 provides care-- 7,a7 at a health care facility of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7,b7 through the civilian network of the ,,tricare program 7as defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 ,c ,studies1 ,reports1 and ,other ,matters #gca4 ,improvement of availability of care for veterans from facilities and providers of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,action plans 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to the authorities under section #haaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #aajd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall develop and implement action plans at covered facilities-- 7,a7 to strengthen sharing of resources between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs under existing statutory authority2 7,b7 to improve communication between the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and pertinent command and director leadership of military medical treatment facilities2 7,c7 to increase utilization of military medical treatment facilities with excess capacity or space2 7,d7 to increase case volume and complexity for graduate professional and other medical education programs of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,e7 to increase access to care for enrolled veterans in areas in which a military medical treatment facility is located that is identified by the ,secretary of ,defense as having excess capacity or space4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,the action plans required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,cross-credentialing and privileging of health care providers to jointly care for enrolled veterans in medical facilities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,b7 ,expedited access to installations of the ,department of ,defense for staff of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and enrolled veterans4 7,c7 ,the designation of a coordinator within each covered facility to serve as a liaison between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and to lead the implementation of such action plan4 7,d7 ,a mechanism for monitoring the effectiveness of such action plan on an ongoing basis1 to include establishing relevant performance goals and collecting data to assess progress towards those goals4 7,e7 ,prioritized integration of relevant information technology and other systems or processes to enable seamless information sharing1 medical records referrals and ancillary orders and results1 payment methodologies and billing processes1 and workload attribution when personnel of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs provide services at facilities of the ,department of ,defense or when personnel of the ,department of ,defense provide services at facilities of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,f7 ,an oversight and accountability plan for the handling of adverse medical events and complaints from patients or staff1 including a requirement to track any significant adverse medical events and provide information on such events in the briefing required under subsection 7f74 7,g7 ,any other matter that the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs consider appropriate4 7b7 ,approval of action plans ,before any action plan required under subsection 7a7 with respect to a covered facility shall be considered complete and submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress pursuant to subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that approval for the action plan is obtained from-- 7#a7 the co-chairs of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs-,department of ,defense ,joint ,executive ,committee established under section #cbj of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the local installation commander for the covered facility of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#c7 the director of the relevant medical center of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs with respect to any covered facility of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7c7 ,requirements relating to sharing agreements 7#a7 ,lead coordinator ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall ensure that there is a lead coordinator at each facility of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 as the case may be1 with respect to which there is a sharing agreement in place4 7#b7 ,list of agreements ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall maintain on a publicly available website a list of the sharing agreements in place between the medical facilities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7d7 ,patient safety1 complaints1 and accountability 7#a7 ,secure complaint process 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall establish a secure mechanism for enrolled veterans to report concerns regarding care received under an action plan required under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,elements of mechanism ,the mechanism established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall protect confidentiality1 prohibit retaliation1 and ensure transmission of each complaint to both the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#b7 ,documentation and review 7,a7 ,documentation ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall maintain records of all complaints1 adverse events1 and safety incidents involving patients or staff pursuant to the action plans required by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,review ,the records maintained under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be jointly reviewed on a quarterly basis by designated officials of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#c7 ,notification and investigation ,any allegation of abuse1 neglect1 or misconduct involving personnel of the ,department of ,defense in the treatment of a veteran under an action plan shall be promptly referred by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the commander or medical center director1 as applicable1 of the facility concerned to the ,office of ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7#d7 ,interim protective measures ,pending resolution of any investigation relating to conduct under an action plan1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may suspend referrals of veterans to the provider or facility concerned4 7e7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #cj days following the completion of the action plans required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall submit such plans to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7f7 ,annual joint briefings on action plans ,not later than one year after submitting the action plans to the appropriate committees of ,congress pursuant to subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing containing-- 7#a7 a status update on the progress of implementing the action plans required under this section2 7#b7 recommendations for developing subsequent action plans for each facility with respect to which there is a sharing agreement in place2 7#c7 the number of patients served pursuant to the action plans1 broken down by facility and service type2 7#d7 the number of health care providers who were cross-credentialed or privileged to jointly care for beneficiaries in medical facilities of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs pursuant to the action plans1 broken down by facility and service type2 7#e7 the costs incurred and reimbursed between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs pursuant to the action plans1 including an accounting of the use of the ,,dod-,,va ,health ,care ,sharing ,incentive ,fund established under section #haaa7;d77#b7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 if applicable2 7#f7 a summary of the effectiveness of the mechanisms developed pursuant to the action plans related to oversight1 accountability1 data-gathering1 and performance goals as well as any recommendations for improving such mechanisms2 7#g7 a summary of any patient safety incidents or complaints and associated resolutions as well as any recommendations for improving the patient safety and complaint resolution process under the actions plans2 and 7#h7 a summary of the integration of information technology and other systems pursuant to the action plans as well as barriers to further integration and recommendations for improving such integration4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to allow the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs to require a veteran to seek care at a facility of the ,department of ,defense or to allow military medical treatment facilities to be used as a facility of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs for purposes of determining eligibility of veterans for care from a non-,department of ,veterans ,affairs provider under the eligibility access standards developed under section #agjc;,b of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7h7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term covered facility means-- 7,a7 a military medical treatment facility 7as such term is defined in section #ajgc;c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,b7 a medical facility of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs described in section #haja7c7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term enrolled veteran means a veteran enrolled in the patient enrollment system of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs established and operated under section #agje7;a7 of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term sharing agreement means an agreement for the sharing of health-care resources between the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs under section #aajd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or section #haaa of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,the term veteran has the meaning given that term in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gcb4 ,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 #gcc4 ,pilot program on wastewater surveillance system of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,pilot program required ,commencing 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 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a comprehensive wastewater surveillance system at not fewer than four installations of a military department at which the ,secretary seeks to identify the prevalence of infectious diseases among members of the ,armed ,forces at the installation 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,technologies and data system used ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall ensure the system developed and implemented under subsection 7a7 is comprised of appropriate technologies and a uniform data system across the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,duration ,the pilot program shall be carried out during a two-year period beginning on the date of the commencement of the pilot program4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the termination of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the findings from the wastewater surveillance system under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,recommendations for interventions or policy changes based on trends observed under the pilot program4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot program in enhancing force health protection and readiness4 #gcd4 ,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 #bjbg1 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#a7 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 ,the ,secretary shall carry out such program until the date on which the last agreement terminates pursuant to subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with not fewer 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 exceptions under 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 and 7,c7 are designed to help participants pay noncovered expenses4 7#b7 ,duration of agreement ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall be for a period of not more than three years1 and may not be renewed4 7c7 ,provision of information ,the ,secretary shall provide information to covered individuals regarding the pilot program by making available on a publicly accessible internet website 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 such plan1 including the diagnoses1 screenings1 and treatments covered by the plan4 7#d7 ,a description of the costs to the individual through premiums and remittances to a company providing such plan4 7#e7 ,a notice that-- 7,a7 the availability of a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program does not affect the health care benefits provided to covered individuals under the ,,tricare program2 and 7,b7 covered individuals are not required to purchase such a plan in order to receive health care benefits covered under the ,,tricare program4 7d7 ,enrollment 7#a7 ,election ,a covered individual may elect to enroll in a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,verification of eligibility ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures to determine the eligibility of applicants seeking to enroll in a fixed indemnity supplemental benefit plan provided under the pilot program4 7e7 ,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 program4 7f7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date on which the pilot program commences and annually thereafter during the life of the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing regarding the 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 program4 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 the pilot program should be made permanent4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered individual means the following3 7,a7 ,a member of the regular component 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 ,code1 or any other benefit provided by the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the term ,,tricare program has the meaning given that term in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gce4 ,study on accreditation of military dental treatment facilities 7a7 ,study required ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall conduct a study on the accreditation of military dental treatment facilities4 ,such study shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the number and percentage of military dental treatment facilities that have not achieved accreditation4 7#b7 ,an analysis of any barriers1 including administrative or operational barriers1 impeding the achievement of such accreditation requirement with respect to military dental treatment facilities4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the resources1 including personnel1 training1 and infrastructure resources1 necessary to achieve accreditation4 7#d7 ,an estimate of the costs necessary to bring any unaccredited military dental treatment facility into compliance with such accreditation requirement4 7#e7 ,recommendations for any administrative1 legislative1 or other action necessary to ensure the full implementation of such accreditation requirement4 7b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the study under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 the findings of the study2 7#b7 a plan to ensure the accreditation of military dental treatment facilities2 and 7#c7 any recommendations by the ,inspector ,general for additional resources or legislative authority necessary to achieve full accreditation of military dental treatment facilities4 #gcf4 ,study on prevalence and mortality of cancer among military rotary-wing pilots and aviation support personnel 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense 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 ,secretary shall determine whether there is an increased prevalence of1 or increased rate of mortality caused by1 cancer for covered individuals as compared to similarly aged individuals in the general population4 ,the ,secretary may select the types of cancer to include in the study4 7#b7 ,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 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 ,secretary determines there is an increased prevalence of1 or increased mortality rate caused by1 a type of cancer among covered individuals1 the ,secretary 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 ,secretary conducts the phase of the study under this subsection1 not later than one year after the date on which the ,secretary provides the briefing under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on the findings of such phase4 7#c7 ,data format ,the ,secretary 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 ,secretary 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 ,secretary determines relevant for purposes of this section4 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 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 #gcg4 ,study on psychological effects of and mental health effects of unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive study on the psychological effects and mental health effects of members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian personnel who operate or support unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations4 7b7 ,elements ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder1 depression1 anxiety1 burnout1 moral injury1 and other mental health conditions among members of the ,armed ,forces and civilian personnel who-- 7,a7 pilot or operate unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations2 or 7,b7 analyze combat imagery and conduct targeting assessments for such systems4 7#b7 ,a comparative analysis of the mental health outcomes of such individuals relative to-- 7,a7 aircrew engaged in crewed combat operations2 and 7,b7 personnel deployed in non-flying combat roles4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of operational stressors unique to the use of unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations1 including-- 7,a7 shift work and sleep disruption2 7,b7 remote witnessing of lethal operations2 7,c7 emotional disengagement and isolation2 and 7,d7 exposure to civilian casualties or traumatic visual content4 7#d7 ,an assessment of existing mental health support services of the ,department of ,defense available to members of the ,armed ,forces and other personnel who operate or support unmanned aircraft systems in combat operations and whether such services are adequate1 accessible1 and appropriately tailored4 7#e7 ,recommendations to improve mental health screening1 treatment1 and prevention for such members and personnel4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,surgeons ,general of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness2 7#c7 the ,director of the ,defense ,health ,agency2 and 7#d7 appropriate scientific institutions with expertise in combat psychology and remote warfare4 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 an unclassified report on the results of the study conducted under this section1 including the recommendations described in subsection 7b77#e74 ,,viii ,acquisition ,policy1 ,acquisition ,management1 and ,related ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,acquisition ,policy and ,management ,sec4 #hja4 ,assumption of uninsurable risk on certain contracts4 ,sec4 #hjb4 ,changes to certain documents4 ,sec4 #hjc4 ,pilot program for financing for covered activities4 ,sec4 #hjd4 ,multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and certain munitions4 ,sec4 #hje4 ,addressing insufficiencies in technical data4 ,subtitle ,b--,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations ,sec4 #haa4 ,repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition process4 ,sec4 #hab4 ,modifications to current defense acquisition requirements4 ,sec4 #hac4 ,modification to award amount for program to accelerate the procurement and fielding of innovative technologies4 ,sec4 #had4 ,additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual actions4 ,sec4 #hae4 ,amendment to procurement of services data analysis and requirements validation4 ,sec4 #haf4 ,modification of program and processes relating to foreign acquisition4 ,sec4 #hag4 ,review of ,department of ,defense ,instruction relating to conventional ammunition management4 ,subtitle ,c--,provisions ,relating to ,workforce ,development ,sec4 #hba4 ,improvements to public-private talent exchange4 ,sec4 #hbb4 ,modifications to requirements for the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4 ,sec4 #hbc4 ,hiring authorities for ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps4 ,sec4 #hbd4 ,increasing competition in defense contracting4 ,sec4 #hbe4 ,report on strengthening the ,defense ,acquisition ,university4 ,sec4 #hbf4 ,restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforce4 ,subtitle ,d--,provisions ,relating to ,supply ,chains and ,domestic ,sourcing ,sec4 #hca4 ,applicability of ,berry ,amendment to procurement of certain seafood4 ,sec4 #hcb4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification4 ,sec4 #hcc4 ,interim national security waivers for supply chain illumination efforts4 ,sec4 #hcd4 ,strategy to eliminate acquisition of optical glass from certain nations4 ,sec4 #hce4 ,strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays from certain nations4 ,sec4 #hcf4 ,voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing requirements for covered products4 ,sec4 #hcg4 ,acceleration of qualification of compliant sources4 ,sec4 #hch4 ,assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the ,department of ,defense dependent on foreign materials or components4 ,subtitle ,e--,prohibitions and ,limitations on ,procurement ,sec4 #hda4 ,requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers4 ,sec4 #hdb4 ,prohibition on acquisition of advanced batteries from certain foreign sources4 ,sec4 #hdc4 ,application of national security waiver for strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials4 ,sec4 #hdd4 ,prohibition of procurement of molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered material4 ,sec4 #hde4 ,modifications to certain procurements from certain ,chinese entities4 ,sec4 #hdf4 ,modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that have fossil fuel operations with the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or the ,russian energy sector4 ,sec4 #hdg4 ,prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from foreign entities of concern4 ,sec4 #hdh4 ,clarification of procurement prohibition related to acquisition of materials mined1 refined1 and separated in certain countries4 ,sec4 #hdi4 ,prohibition on procurement related to certain additive manufacturing machines4 ,sec4 #hej4 ,phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china4 ,sec4 #hea4 ,prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers4 ,subtitle ,f--,industrial ,base ,matters ,sec4 #hfa4 ,amendments to the procurement technical assistance program4 ,sec4 #hfb4 ,repeal of limitations on certain ,department of ,defense ,executive ,agent authority4 ,sec4 #hfc4 ,special ,operations ,command ,urgent ,innovative ,technologies and ,capabilities ,initiative4 ,sec4 #hfd4 ,united ,states-,israel ,defense ,industrial ,base ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #hfe4 ,improving the domestic textile and industrial base4 ,sec4 #hff4 ,cybersecurity regulatory harmonization4 ,sec4 #hfg4 ,modifications to defense industrial base fund4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hga4 ,modification to demonstration and prototyping program to advance international product support capabilities in a contested logistics environment4 ,sec4 #hgb4 ,contested logistics exercise requirement4 ,sec4 #hgc4 ,combatant command experimentation authority4 ,sec4 #hgd4 ,annual report on contract cancellations and terminations4 ,sec4 #hge4 ,ability to withhold contract payments during period of pendancy of a bid protest4 ,sec4 #hgf4 ,indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks4 ,sec4 #hgg4 ,enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-generation wireless technology4 ,a ,acquisition ,policy and ,management #hja4 ,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 the 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 is the result of willful misconduct or lack of good faith on the part of the managerial personnel of the contractor1 including with respect to the oversight of subcontractors by the contractor2 or 7#b7 is the result of workmanship error by the contractor4 7c7 ,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 process means an item at any stage of production or manufacture at any time from the initiation of contract performance until delivery to and acceptance by the ,government4 7#d7 ,the term workmanship error means damage to work in process that is a result of an incorrectly performed skill-based task1 operation1 or action that was originally planned or intended4 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 #hjb4 ,changes to certain 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 certain documents 7a7 ,in general ,each document referred to in a contract or other agreement for procurement entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense shall include a notation that-- 7#a7 provides the version of such document that is applicable to such contract or other agreement2 and 7#b7 indicates whether any changes have been made to such document after the issuance of the solicitation pursuant to which such contract or other agreement was entered into4 7b7 ,unnotated documents ,with respect to a document referred to in a contract or other agreement described in subsection 7a7 that does not include the notation required under such subsection1 the version of the 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 4 7b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to a contract or other agreement entered into after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hjc4 ,pilot program for financing for covered activities 7a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish a pilot program to evaluate the feasibility1 risks1 and benefits of expanding contract cost principles and procedures of the ,department of ,defense to allow for financing costs incurred for a covered activity under a covered contract to be considered allowable and allocable as a direct or indirect cost for such covered contract4 7b7 ,program authorities and requirements ,under a pilot program established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 may treat financing costs incurred for a covered activity under a covered contract as allowable and allocable as a direct or an indirect cost for such covered contract1 provided-- 7,a7 such costs are-- 7i7 reasonable in amount and consistent with prevailing market rates for similar financing2 and 7ii7 incurred to pay a financing entity2 and 7,b7 such covered activity is performed in compliance with the applicable requirements of the ,department of ,defense for audits of material and inventory management2 and 7#b7 shall ensure that with respect to a covered contract for which financing costs are allowable and allocable under the pilot program1 any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under such covered contract is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose1 and that total liability to the ,government for the termination of such covered contract shall be limited to the total amount of funding obligated at the time of termination4 7c7 ,subcontractor status ,for the purposes of a pilot program established under 7a71 a financing entity may not be considered a subcontractor solely because of the participation of such financing entity in a covered activity4 7d7 ,briefing ,prior to establishing a pilot program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on how the ,department of ,defense will ensure the compliance of a financing entity who is not treated as a subcontractor with the applicable requirements of the ,department of ,defense for audits of material and inventory management1 including any updates to the policies or regulations of the ,department required to ensure such compliance4 7e7 ,report and recommendations ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the pilot program established under subsection 7a71 if any1 including an assessment of the feasibility1 risks1 and benefits of authorizing the financing costs incurred by a contractor for a covered activity under a covered contract to be considered allowable and allocable as a direct or indirect cost for such covered contract1 and recommendations on whether the pilot program should be extended or the authority under the pilot program should be made permanent4 7f7 ,sunset ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not authorize the treatment of financing costs incurred for a covered activity under a covered contract as allowable and allocable as a direct or an indirect cost for such covered contract under the pilot program established under subsection 7a7 if such covered contract is entered into on or after ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered activity means an activity taken by a prime contractor or subcontractor-- 7,a7 to manage an inventory of completed products or components used in production2 7,b7 to improve inventory management of products or components necessary for sustainment or maintenance2 or 7,c7 to materially expand the capacity of production or sustainment and maintenance through capital expenditures4 7#b7 ,the term covered contract means a contract1 subcontract1 or other agreement entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense for the performance of a covered activity4 7#c7 ,the term financing costs means interest on borrowings1 bond discounts1 and costs of financing and refinancing capital4 7#d7 ,the term financing entity means-- 7,a7 any corporation1 limited liability company1 partnership1 trust1 or other entity that-- 7i7 is organized under ,federal or ,state law2 and 7ii7 as part of its regular business activities1 extends credit1 loans1 or other forms of financing to other persons or entities2 and 7,b7 provided that such legal entity is not owned by1 controlled by1 or under common control with the other persons or entities receiving such financing4 #hjd4 ,multiyear procurement authority for covered systems and certain munitions 7a7 ,multiyear procurement for covered systems 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of the ,defense shall submit to ,congress a request for a specific authorization to enter into one or more multiyear contracts for the procurement of a covered system if-- 7,a7 a decision has been made by the responsible head of agency to proceed to full-rate production for such covered system2 and 7,b7 such covered system is planned to maintain full-rate production for a period of five or more consecutive years after entering into such a contract4 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that the projected threat environment in which the covered system is to be fielded has changed in a manner such that the procurement of such covered system is no longer necessary4 7#c7 ,applicability ,this section and the requirements of this section shall apply with respect to a multiyear contract for the procurement of a covered system entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#d7 ,covered system defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered system has the meaning given major system in section #cjda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,multiyear procurement for certain munitions 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the head of an agency is authorized to enter into one or more multiyear contracts1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbf1 for the procurement of any of the following3 7,a7 ,standard ,missile-#c 7,,sm-#c7 ,block #a;,b missile systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,sm-#c ,block #a;,b systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7,b7 ,standard ,missile-#f 7,,sm-#f7 missile systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,sm-#f systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7,c7 ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile systems1 including both ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile system variants 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system71 for more than one1 but not more than seven1 program years4 7,d7 ,advanced ,medium-,range ,air-to-,air ,missile 7,,amraam7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,amraam systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7,e7 ,joint ,air-to-,surface ,standoff ,missile 7,,jassm7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,jassm systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7,f7 ,long ,range ,anti-,ship ,missile 7,,lrasm7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,lrasm systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7,g7 ,terminal ,high ,altitude ,area ,defense 7,,thaad7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,thaad systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system71 for more than one1 but not more than seven1 program years4 7,h7 ,patriot ,advanced ,capability-#c 7,,pac-#c7 ,missile ,segment ,enhancement 7,,mse7 systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,pac-#c ,,mse systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system71 for more than one1 but not more than seven1 program years4 7,i7 ,family of ,affordable ,mass ,munitions 7,,famm71 ,extended-,range ,attack ,munition 7,,eram71 ,enterprise ,test ,vehicle 7,,etv71 or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with ,,famm1 ,,eram1 ,,etv1 or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7,j7 ,low-cost hypersonic strike systems 7and products1 services1 and logistics support associated with low-cost hypersonic strike systems or a subsystem that performs a critical function of the missile system74 7#b7 ,procurement in conjunction with existing contracts ,the systems and subsystems described in paragraph 7#a7 may be procured through modifications or extensions to any existing contract for such systems and subsystems4 7#c7 ,limited applicability of multiyear contracting provision ,paragraphs 7#c77;,b71 7#c77;,c71 7#c77;,d71 and 7#d7 of subsection 7i7 of section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply with respect to a multiyear contract entered into under this subsection4 7#d7 ,additional requirements 7,a7 ,design stability ,notwithstanding subsection #ceja7;a77#d7 of this title1 with respect to a multiyear contract entered into under this subsection that provides1 in the terms of such contract included on the date on which such contract is entered into1 for the potential insertion of upgraded components or design changes that address obsolescence or producibility requirements1 such upgraded components or design changes may be included in the end product if1 not later than #ahj days before the insertion of such upgraded components or design changes1 the head of an agency that is a party to such contract provides to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such upgraded components or design changes1 including a testing plan to ensure such upgraded components or design changes will meet system requirements4 7,b7 ,certification requirements ,in applying the requirements of subsection 7i77#c7 of section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a multiyear contract entered into under this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not make the certification described in such subsection-- 7i7 for ,tomahawk ,cruise ,missile systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,c71 until the ,secretary has provided a certification for ,,famm1 ,,eram1 ,,etv1 or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,i72 7ii7 for ,,jassm systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,e71 until the ,secretary has provided a certification for ,,famm1 ,,eram1 ,,etv1 or ground-launched low-cost cruise missile systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,i72and 7iii7 for ,,sm-#f missile systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 until the ,secretary has provided a certification for low-cost hypersonic strike systems described in paragraph 7#a77;,j74 7#e7 ,authority for advance procurement ,the head of an agency may enter into one or more contracts for advance procurement1 beginning in fiscal year #bjbf1 associated with a system or subsystem described in paragraph 7#a7 for which authorization to enter into a multiyear procurement contract is provided under such paragraph1 which may include procurement of economic order quantities of material and equipment when cost savings are achievable4 7#f7 ,condition for out-year contract payments ,a contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide that any obligation of the ,united ,states to make a payment under the contract for a fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbf is subject to the availability of appropriations for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7#g7 ,head of an agency defined ,in this subsection1 the term head of an agency means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,army2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,navy2 or 7,d7 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7c7 ,clarification to use of multiyear contract authority ,section #ceja7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking significant4 #hje4 ,addressing insufficiencies in technical data 7a7 ,establishment of technical data system ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop and implement a digital system to track1 manage1 and enable the assessment of covered data related to covered systems1 and to verify the compliance of contractors and subcontractors with contract requirements related to technical data for covered systems4 7b7 ,review of requirements for covered data ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify relevant contracts or other agreements for each covered system and conduct a review of the requirements contained in such contracts or other agreements with respect to covered data1 including requirements for both data delivered and data otherwise accessible by the ,department of ,defense on a non-deliverable basis4 7c7 ,assessment of available covered data 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess the covered data required under the requirements with respect to covered data reviewed under subsection 7b7 and1 for each such requirement-- 7,a7 describe the physical or electronic storage location of the covered data that is in the possession of the ,department of ,defense1 or the method by which the ,department accesses the covered data1 as applicable2 7,b7 evaluate whether the covered data delivered to the ,department under such requirement complies with-- 7i7 the marking and rights requirements for such covered data under or pursuant to the contract containing such reviewed requirement2 and 7ii7 the applicable provisions of chapter #bge of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 describe the category of rights in technical data applicable under section #cgga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the covered data delivered to the ,department under such reviewed requirement1 including an identification of whether the delivery or access to such covered data under such reviewed requirement is subject to a customized commercial license or a specially negotiated license4 7#b7 ,findings ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall record in the digital system implemented under subsection 7a7 the findings of the review conducted under subsection 7b7 and the assessment under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,identification of insufficiency in covered data ,based on the review of requirements for covered data required by subsection 7b7 and the assessment of available covered data required by subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify any insufficiency in covered data that negatively affects the ability of the ,secretary to effectively operate a covered system and maintain such covered system in a cost-effective manner considering factors1 including the years remaining in the lifecycle of the covered system1 projected inventory numbers of the covered system1 or a cost analysis of continuing the current operations or maintenance approach for the covered system4 7e7 ,addressing an insufficiency in covered data 7#a7 ,in general ,for each covered system acquired by the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 distinguish between-- 7i7 covered data1 the delivery of or access to which was required by the contract or other agreement under the review in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 covered data that was not required by the contract or other agreement but that the ,department identified as an insufficiency in subsection 7d72 7,b7 for covered data described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 that is identified as insufficient under subsection 7d71 seek to address such insufficiency with the relevant contractor1 including by receiving access to such covered data on a non-deliverable basis2 7,c7 for covered data described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 that identified as improperly marked pursuant to subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 seek to address such improper marking with the relevant contractor2 7,d7 for covered data described in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 initiate a streamlined process to-- 7i7 request the relevant contractor to provide the ,government with options for the covered data required to address the insufficiency in such covered data identified under subsection 7d71 which may include access agreements1 priced contract options1 negotiated direct licenses with government authorized repair contractors1 or direct licenses for systems or components produced by subcontractors that are covered defense equipment for access to the required covered data2 7ii7 allow the contractor to propose terms for using commercially accepted valuation practices1 including income-based1 cost-based1 and market-based pricing2 and 7,e7 consider the use of escrow agreements or similar arrangements under a specifically negotiated license for the required covered data with the original contractor or subcontractor of the covered system in the event such contractor or subcontractor decides to exit the business or no longer support maintenance of the covered system4 7#b7 ,insufficiency ,with respect to an insufficiency identified under subsection 7d7 in covered data for a commercial product-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that pricing and terms and conditions offered by the contractor for are commensurate with commercial practices for granting similar access2 and 7,b7 if the ,secretary seeks access to technical data1 software1 or other information in a manner that differs from the manner in which such contractor customarily provides to a buyer of such commercial product1 the ,secretary shall seek to negotiate a customized commercial license for such access4 7f7 ,records retention ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that all technical data1 computer software1 contract files1 and related records acquired or generated in connection with a covered system are retained and managed by the ,department of ,defense until1 at a minimum1 the ,department has totally divested from such covered system4 7g7 ,quarterly updates to congress ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 and every #ij days thereafter until the ,secretary of ,defense completes the assessment required under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 progress made toward completing the requirements of this section2 7#b7 a summary of findings from such assessment1 including report of the position of the ,government as to whether such data meet marking and rights requirements2 7#c7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to address any insufficiencies in covered data identified under subsection 7d71 including a summary of the actions by the ,department to fund such efforts2 7#d7 a description of the methods used by the ,department in negotiating with any relevant contractor to access covered data identified as an insufficiency in subsection 7d72 and 7#e7 any lessons learned to improve the actions of the ,department in planning for and acquiring covered data related to covered systems acquired by the ,department4 7h7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed-- 7#a7 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 title2 7#b7 as altering the requirements in section #bdfd and #bdff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#c7 as altering or expanding any license rights the ,government has acquired in contracts or agreements4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered data means technical data and computer software required-- 7,a7 to enable the ,department of ,defense or government authorized repair contractors performing under a support contract1 the primary purpose of which is to furnish repair or maintenance services on site at a depot1 installation or operating location of the ,government in support of the share of depot-level maintenance and repair workload of the ,government in accordance with section #bdff of this title2 or 7,b7 to maintain a core logistics capability in accordance with section #bdfd of this title provided for use by third parties without restriction for the maintenance of the covered system4 7#b7 ,the term covered system means-- 7,a7 a major defense acquisition program1 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 title2 7#c7 ,the term maintain or repair excludes the manufacture of new items4 7#d7 ,the term digital system means a secure1 electronic platform required by subsection 7a7 that-- 7,a7 is connected to authoritative systems for product lifecycle management and contracting data repositories and other systems where contractor data are stored or accessed2 and 7,b7 identifies technical data owed under contract terms1 verify compliance of received data with marking and rights requirements1 detect omissions or errors1 and track metadata for decision-making4 7#e7 ,the term service acquisition executive has the meaning given in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,amendments to ,general ,contracting ,authorities1 ,procedures1 and ,limitations #haa4 ,repeals of existing law to streamline the defense acquisition process 7a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,the following provisions of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,chapter #cde4 7#b7 ,section #cjgj4 7#c7 ,section #cajf4 7#d7 ,section #ccgc4 7#e7 ,section #cdee4 7#f7 ,section #cfgh4 7#g7 ,section #ddbc4 7#h7 ,section #hfhh4 7b7 ,national ,defense ,authorization ,acts ,the following provisions are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,section #hhc of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgb note74 7#b7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7-- 7,a7 section #cgh 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 7,b7 section #chj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note72 and 7,c7 section #hge 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #ccdd74 7#c7 ,of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7-- 7,a7 section #bah 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjac note72 7,b7 section #hdf7;a7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note72 and 7,c7 section #hia 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #chjd note74 7#d7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib7-- 7,a7 section #bcb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja note72 7,b7 section #hjb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjf note72 and 7,c7 section #afea 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#e7 ,of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb7-- 7,a7 section #bbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djad note72 7,b7 section #bcj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa72 and 7,c7 section #hdc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #daga74 7#f7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia7-- 7,a7 section #hdi 7#aca ,stat4 #adhg72 7,b7 section #hgd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #caja72 7,c7 section #ajhi 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djbe note72 and 7,d7 section #abgb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#g7 ,section #ibe7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbga note74 7#h7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib7-- 7,a7 section #hjb7;d77#b7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbea note72 7,b7 section #haj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #caja72 7,c7 ,section #hdd7;b7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cdec note72 7,d7 ,section #hha 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dfja72 and 7,e7 ,section #hhc7;e7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dega74 7#i7 ,section #hed 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 #dega note74 7#aj7 ,section #afjc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djjg note74 7#aa7 ,section #bhfg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#ab7 ,of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc7-- 7,a7 section #bae 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note72 7,b7 section #hab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dbaa72 7,c7 section #hbd7;a7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cggd note72 7,d7 section #hca7;b7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #deja72 7,e7 subsections 7a7 through 7h7 of section #hfc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #deja72 7,f7 subsections 7a7 through 7f7 of section #hff 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda72 and 7,g7 section #icb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note74 7#ac7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd7-- 7,a7 section #hjd 7#abc ,stat4 #bdjb72 and 7,b7 section #ajdc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dagd note74 7#ad7 ,of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag7-- 7,a7 section #adc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda72 7,b7 section #bed 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda72 7,c7 subsections 7a7 through 7c7 of section #hjd 7#abb ,stat4 #dcef72 and 7,d7 section #had 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbga note74 7#ae7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-aha7-- 7,a7 section #bad 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note72 7,b7 section #bch7;b7 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note72 7,c7 section #hba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cdea72 and 7,d7 section #hha 7,public ,law #aaj-aha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#af7 ,of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7,public ,law #aji-cfd7-- 7,a7 section #hab 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dcbe note72 and 7,b7 section #hcb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #deja74 7#ag7 ,of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc7-- 7,a7 subtitle ,d of title ,,ii 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note72 and 7,b7 section #haf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #ccdd74 7#ah7 ,section #hea of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 7#ai7 ,of the ,bob ,stump ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cad7-- 7,a7 section #acc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cfgh note72 and 7,b7 section #hjd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note74 7#bj7 ,section #hbf of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbda74 7#ba7 ,section #hbb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-ajf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbja74 7#bb7 ,section #hab of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjj 7,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa74 7#bc7 ,section #iac of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-ade2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cbja74 7#bd7 ,section #abeb of the ,department of ,defense ,authorization ,act1 #aihe 7,public ,law #ih-ebe2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbje note74 7c7 ,conforming amendments to place into section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the definition of major weapon system formerly contained in section #cdee7;f7 7and1 previously1 section #bcgi7 of such title 7#a7 ,placing definition into section #aja7;a7 ,section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#ba7 ,the term major weapon system means a weapon system acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program 7as that term is defined in section #dbja of this title74 4 7#b7 ,amending provisions that refer to section #cdee7;f7 so as to refer to section #aja7;a7 instead ,the following sections of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are each amended by striking section #cdee7;f7 and inserting section #aja7;a73 7,a7 ,section #aah7;f77#a74 7,b7 ,section #bcc;a7d74 7,c7 ,section #dcbe7;d74 7,d7 ,section #ddja7;c77#i74 7#c7 ,amending provisions that refer to section #bcgi1 the predecessor provision to section #cdee1 so as to refer to section #aja7;a7 instead 7,a7 ,section #b7c7 of the ,weapon ,systems ,acquisition ,reform ,act of #bjji 7,public ,law #aaa-bc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #dcba7 is amended by striking section #bcgi7;d7 and inserting section #aja7;a74 7,b7 ,section #hge7;b77#b7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #agbc note7 is amended by striking section #bcgi7;f7 and inserting section #aja7;a74 7,c7 ,section #hcf7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ha2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfg note7 is amended by striking section #bcgi7;f7 and inserting section #aja7;a74 7,d7 ,section #ajeh7;d7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note7 is amended by striking section #bcgi7;f7 and inserting section #aja7;a74 7d7 ,miscellaneous other conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cdec7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the procurement official for the solicitation and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the procurement official for the solicitation may require the offeror to submit relevant information44 7#b7 ,section #hca of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cgja7 is amended in each of subsections 7a7 and 7b77#a7 by striking sections #bcjf;a7d7 and #bcgi and inserting section #cgje4 7#c7 ,section #ddbb7;c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 subject to the requirements and limitations in section #ddbc of this title4 #hab4 ,modifications to current defense acquisition requirements 7a7 ,modifications to title #aj ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #agdi7;f77#a71 by striking on a reimbursable basis2 7#b7 in section #bbbb7;i77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7vi71 by adding or real estate system after ,an installations management system2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7ix7 ,a budget system4 7x7 ,a retail system4 7xi7 ,a health care system4 7xii7 ,a travel and expense system4 7xiii7 ,a payroll system4 7xiv7 ,a supply chain management system4 7xv7 ,a ,departmentwide resource planning system4 7xvi7 ,a contractor management system4 2 7#c7 in section #cjab7c77;,b71 by striking lowest overall cost alternative and inserting best value2 7#d7 in section #cjfi-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking the head of an agency and all that follows through findings3 and inserting a contracting officer making the acquisition may acquire a higher quantity of the end item than the quantity specified for the end item in a law providing for the funding of that acquisition if that contracting officer determines in writing that32 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,the regulations shall and all that follows through #cbje of this title42 7,c7 by striking subsection 7c7 and redesignating subsection 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,in this section1 the term end item means a production product assembled1 completed1 and ready for issue or deployment4 2 7#e7 in section #cbbf7;d71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,funds described in paragraph 7#a7 may be used-- 7,a7 to cover any increased program costs identified by a revised cost analysis or target developed pursuant to subsection 7b72 7,b7 to acquire additional end items in accordance with section #cjfi of this title2 or 7,c7 to cover the cost of risk reduction and process improvements4 2 7#f7 in section #cbdc7;d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking subject to paragraph 7#b712 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#g7 in section #cgjc7;a77#a77;,a71 by striking competition that results in at least two or more responsive and viable competing bids and inserting price competition2 7#h7 in section #cgje7;b71 by inserting the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,alternative sources required ,if the head of contracting activity1 or the designee of the head of contracting activity1 determines it is in the best interest of the ,government to make the award under subsection 7b77#a71 the head of the agency shall conduct an assessment of alternative offerors as a source of supply using authorities provided by sections #hfe and #hhb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei74 2 and 7#i7 in section #dbja7;b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,an acquisition program for software and covered hardware as described by section #cfjc of this title4 4 7b7 ,use of capability-based analysis of price of goods or services offered by nontraditional defense contractors ,section #hfd7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,capacity-,based and inserting ,capability-,based2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking increased capacity and inserting increased capability4 7c7 ,codification of program to accelerate contracting and pricing processes 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hij of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #cgja7 is transferred to chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 inserted after section #cgjh1 and redesignated as section #cgji4 7#b7 ,amendments ,section #cgji of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so transferred and redesignated1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking pilot2 7,b7 by striking pilot each place it appears2 7,c7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking chapter #bga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting this chapter2 7,d7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #agcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting section #agcg of this title2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking minimal reporting and inserting no unique reporting2 and 7,e7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 #hac4 ,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 #had4 ,additional amendments related to undefinitized contractual actions 7a7 ,in general ,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 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 section #ccgd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a74 #hae4 ,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 #haf4 ,modification of program and processes relating to foreign acquisition ,section #hgc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #acg ,stat4 #cej2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7#b7 by inserting who are qualified before to advise4 #hag4 ,review of ,department of ,defense ,instruction relating to conventional ammunition management 7a7 ,in general ,section #hjf7;c7 of the ,strom ,thurmond ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiii 7,public ,law #aje-bfa2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda note prec47 is amended by striking 1 dated ,march #h1 #aiie and inserting 1 or any successor directive or instruction4 7b7 ,review of ,instruction ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 review ,department of ,defense ,instruction #eafj4fh 7relating to ,single ,manager for ,conventional ,ammunition72 7#b7 assess whether to modify the definition of conventional ammunition in such ,instruction to include one-way lethal or non-lethal armed_/attack unmanned aerial vehicles and systems2 and 7#c7 if the ,secretary determines such modification is appropriate1 update the ,instruction accordingly4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review and assessment conducted under subsection 7b74 ,the report shall include-- 7#a7 details of the analysis carried out as part of the review and assessment and any resulting conclusions2 and 7#b7 the rationale for the ,secretary's determination as to whether or not to modify the definition of conventional ammunition in the manner described in subsection 7b77#b74 ,c ,provisions ,relating to ,workforce ,development #hba4 ,improvements to public-private talent exchange ,section #aeii;g7f77#b77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjg14 #hbb4 ,modifications to requirements for the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university ,section #agdf7;e77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking term each place it appears and inserting tenure4 #hbc4 ,hiring authorities for ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbjj;h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by inserting 1 in accordance with subsection 7b7 before the period2 7#b7 by striking ,in establishing and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,in establishing 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,hiring authority 7#a7 ,members ,the head of an element of the ,department of ,defense that partners with an institution participating in the program may1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 appoint a member of the program to a position in such element for a term of one year4 7#b7 ,graduates 7,a7 ,in general ,the head of an element described in paragraph 7#a7 may-- 7i7 renew the appointment a successful graduate of the program serving a one-year term under such paragraph until such graduate is appointed to a permanent position in such element1 except that the appointment may not be renewed for more than a total of four one-year terms2 and 7ii7 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc of title #e1 appoint a graduate holding a position under an appointment renewed under clause 7i7 to a vacant position in the civil service 7as such term is defined in section #baja of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 in the ,department4 7,b7 ,level ,the position of a graduate in a term or permanent position described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be classified at the level of ,,gs-#i under the ,general ,schedule under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 or an equivalent level for which the participant is qualified1 without regard to any minimum time-in-grade or time-based experience requirements4 7,c7 ,limit ,the authority under this section may not be used for more than #fj graduates of the program in any calendar year4 7#c7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,in general ,the basic pay of an individual appointed under this subsection shall be paid from amounts available in the ,department of ,defense ,acquisition ,workforce ,development ,account established under section #agje of this title4 7,b7 ,limitation ,payment under subparagraph 7,a7 may be made only during the term of the appointment of such an individual and may not exceed a total of four years of payments for any one individual1 including renewals under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7,c7 ,relation to other authority ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to affect the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to pay compensation from other available appropriations4 7#d7 ,sunset ,the authority under this subsection shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until ,january #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the use of the authority under subsection 7b7 of section #bbjj;h of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the number of graduates of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program established under section #bbjj;g of such title for which the authority under such subsection 7b7 was used for the year covered by the report4 7,b7 ,an identification of the elements of the ,department of ,defense that used such authority to appoint graduates of the ,defense ,civilian ,training ,corps program under paragraph 7#b77;ii7 of such subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 #hbd4 ,increasing competition in defense contracting 7a7 ,uses of past performance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance1 including examples and templates where appropriate1 on-- 7,a7 when the ,department of ,defense should accept past performance on a wider range of projects1 such as a requirement without much precedent1 in order to have increased competition among eligible firms with capability to perform a requirement1 by including commercial or non-government projects as relevant past performance for the purposes of awarding contracts or other agreements2 7,b7 a means by which the ,department may validate non-government past performance references1 including by requiring an official of an entity providing past performance references to attest to their authenticity and by providing verifiable contact information for the references2 and 7,c7 using alternative methods of evaluation other than past performance that may be appropriate for a requirement without much precedent1 such as demonstrations and testing of technologies as part of the proposal process for contracts or other awards of the ,department4 7#b7 ,supplement not supplant ,the guidance issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall supplement existing ,department of ,defense policy and procedures for consideration of past performance and other evaluation factors and methods4 7b7 ,enhancing competition in defense procurement 7#a7 ,council recommendations ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall convene the ,defense ,acquisition ,regulations ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council71 to make recommendations to identify and eliminate specific1 unnecessary procedural barriers that disproportionately affect the ability of small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors1 to compete for contracts with the ,department of ,defense1 with a focus on streamlining documentation and qualification requirements unrelated to the protection of privacy and civil liberties4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,council shall obtain input from the public1 including from the ,,apex ,accelerators program 7formerly known as ,procurement ,technical ,assistance ,center network7 and other contractor representatives1 to identify procurement policies and regulations that are obsolete1 overly burdensome or restrictive1 not adequately harmonized1 or otherwise serve to create barriers to small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors contracting with the ,department or that unnecessarily increase bid and proposal costs4 7#c7 ,examination of actions ,the ,council shall consider the input obtained under paragraph 7#b7 and any other information determined to be relevant by the ,council to identify legislative1 regulatory1 and other actions to increase competition and remove barriers to small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors participating in the procurement process of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,implementation ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the regulatory and other non-legislative actions identified under paragraph 7#c71 as determined necessary by the ,secretary1 to remove barriers to entry for small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors seeking to participate in ,department of ,defense procurement4 7#e7 ,briefing ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the legislative actions identified under paragraph 7#c7 and the actions implemented under paragraph 7#d74 7c7 ,consideration of cost-efficiency and qualify ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall advocate for and prioritize contracting policies that ensure that cost-efficiency and quality of goods and services are key determining factors in awarding procurement contracts4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term nontraditional defense contractors has the meaning given such term in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the term small business concern has the meaning given such term under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb74 #hbe4 ,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 the current and 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 resources and funding mechanisms supporting ,,dau operations4 7#e7 ,the extent to which ,,dau uses external experts and academic institutions to inform and enhance the curriculum of the ,,dau4 7#f7 ,the extent to which the ,,dau uses commercially available training1 including an identification of opportunities for the ,,dau to use certifications1 including certifications with a narrow focus that can be quickly obtained and combined with other such certifications to obtain a more comprehensive qualification4 7#g7 ,the use of experiential learning platforms by the ,,dau1 including training simulators or gaming approaches1 in order to accelerate the development of the acquisition workforce on the full range of potential acquisition scenarios and the relevant authorities allowed by law4 7#h7 ,the use of field training opportunities by the ,,dau to support the acquisition workforce in real world use cases4 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 ,department of ,defense to train and develop members of the acquisition workforce4 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 a summary of the methodology used to conduct the assessment under subsection 7a7 and activities carried out as part of the assessment2 7#b7 the findings of the assessment conducted under subsection 7a7 and the recommendations provided under subsection 7c72 7#c7 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 system2 and 7#d7 any additional recommendations to improve all aspects of the acquisition workforce1 including recruiting1 retention1 training1 management1 and workforce composition4 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 #hbf4 ,restructuring of performance evaluation metrics for the acquisition workforce 7a7 ,establishment of acquisition workforce key performance objectives ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement mandatory key performance objectives 7in this section referred to as ,k,p,os7 for evaluating the performance of civilian members of the acquisition workforce4 7b7 ,,kpo requirements ,the ,k,p,os implemented under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 include strategic outcome objectives and workforce behavioral objectives for the workforce2 and 7#b7 be developed in a manner that enables an assessment of the degree of alignment between-- 7,a7 the objectives of the defense acquisition system established by section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 the prudent and appropriate use by a member of the acquisition workforce of innovative1 risk-tolerant practices in achieving those objectives4 7c7 ,strategic outcome objectives ,the strategic outcome objectives for the acquisition workforce required by subsection 7b77#a7 shall align with the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and shall address strategic acquisition mission areas including-- 7#a7 the expeditious delivery of capabilities to enhance the operational readiness of the ,armed ,forces and enable the missions of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 enabling and supporting the integration of innovative solutions to enhance military effectiveness and responsiveness to emerging threat2 7#c7 ensuring supply-chain and industrial-base resilience and surge capabilities to support the contingency and operational plans of the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 cultivation of a leadership and organizational culture in the defense acquisition system that encourages responsible risk-taking1 collaboration1 and learning through failure2 and 7#e7 workforce currency and continuous education1 including digital and artificial intelligence literacy and technical proficiency necessary for an individual's job function4 7d7 ,workforce behavioral objectives ,the workforce behavioral objectives required by subsection 7b77#a7 shall be designed to develop the critical skills and behaviors of members of the acquisition workforce1 including-- 7#a7 the adoption of innovative acquisition authorities and approaches2 7#b7 a preference for commercial products and services and supporting market research of commercial or emerging technologies2 7#c7 engagement with end users to incorporate feedback into acquisition decisions and program adjustments2 7#d7 the ability to use iterative development cycles and inform program tradeoffs1 including discontinuing or terminating 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 or technical deficiencies1 or delays in schedule2 7#e7 a pursuit of professional development to broaden expertise and assume expanded responsibilities in cross-functional initiatives2 and 7#f7 the ability to overcome obstacles to prioritize end-user outcomes in acquisition execution4 7e7 ,integration with personnel systems and promotion boards ,the ,k,p,os implemented under subsection 7a7 shall be integrated into-- 7#a7 annual performance appraisals for members of the acquisition workforce2 7#b7 promotion1 bonus1 and assignment considerations for acquisition workforce positions2 and 7#c7 requirements for certification1 training1 and continuing education under chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,accelerating workforce development and experience ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university1 shall identify and initiate the use of experiential learning platforms1 including training simulators or gaming approaches1 to accelerate the development of the acquisition workforce on the full range of acquisition situations and the relevant authorities allowed by law4 7g7 ,acquisition workforce defined ,in this section1 the term acquisition workforce has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,provisions ,relating to ,supply ,chains and ,domestic ,sourcing #hca4 ,applicability of ,berry ,amendment to procurement of certain seafood 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhfb7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,subsection 7a7 and inserting 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to the procurement of seafood originating in a covered foreign country1 including procurement for use in military dining facilities1 galleys aboard ,united ,states naval vessels1 and procurement for resale in commissary stores1 notwithstanding the source of funds used for such procurement4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the requirements of subparagraph 7,a7 if such procurement would cause undue burden to a naval vessel while at sea or in port at a foreign port1 a dining facility in a foreign country1 a commissary1 an exchange1 or a nonappropriated fund instrumentality located on a military installation located outside the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,in this paragraph1 the term covered foreign country means ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 or the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue such rules necessary to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to contracts entered into on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hcb4 ,enhancement of defense supply chain resilience and secondary source qualification 7a7 ,in general ,section #hfe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 produce all critical readiness items of supply1 including those identified as having sole-source dependencies1 excessive lead times1 unreasonable pricing1 or other supply chain deficiencies2 and 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7j7 as subsections 7g7 through 7k71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection3 7f7 ,expedited ,qualification ,panels 7#a7 ,each ,secretary of a military department shall establish an ,expedited ,qualification ,panel within the military department under the jurisdiction of that ,secretary4 ,each ,expedited ,qualification ,panel shall-- 7,a7 develop standardized templates for expedited ,source ,approval ,requests2 and 7,b7 not later than #ad days after receiving an expedited ,source ,approval ,request-- 7i7 review the request2 and 7ii7 based on tiered risk criteria1 make a determination with respect to the request which shall consist of-- 7,i7 conditional approval1 which may be valid for up to #ab months2 7,,ii7 full approval2 or 7,,iii7 disapproval of the request4 7#b7 ,in reviewing and making determinations with respect to ,source ,approval ,requests under paragraph 7#a71 an ,expedited ,qualification ,panel may use the services of designated engineering representatives or equivalent third-party certified engineers when appropriate4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term critical readiness items of supply has the meaning given the term in section #agcc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term non-safety critical items1 or non-mission critical items includes the following items3 7,a7 ,major risk parts or systems the failure of which is likely to cause structural damage or significant mission degradation and requires finite element modeling1 fracture analysis1 comparison to similar parts1 or similar methods4 7,b7 ,minor risk parts and systems that only have form1 fit1 and function requirements verified by dimensional coordinate measuring machines1 go_/no-go gauges1 or similar methods4 7,c7 ,low risk parts and systems that are consumable or non-critical1 requiring material certification1 visual inspections1 or similar methods4 7#c7 ,the term safety critical items or mission critical items means parts or systems the failure of which is likely to cause loss of control1 catastrophic failure1 or loss of life1 and require full qualification1 simulation1 and physical testing with ,engineering ,support ,activity witnessing4 4 7b7 ,acceptance of civil aviation authority certification 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not conduct a separate review and approval process for aircraft parts and components and repair processes that have been approved by a civil aviation authority under a ,parts ,manufacturer ,approval or ,designated ,engineering ,representative spare or repair certification and approval processes unless-- 7,a7 a written justification for such additional review and approval process is approved by the commander of a systems command of a military service2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary submits such justification to the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,update to ,source ,approval ,request process ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update the ,defense ,logistics ,agency ,source ,approval ,request process to establish a uniform evaluation and acceptance methodology1 applicable across all military services1 pursuant to which spares or repairs with civil aviation authority approval1 as described in paragraph 7#a71 shall be qualified for use on military aircraft that have a civil equivalent without requiring an additional1 separate certification from the ,department of ,defense1 regardless of whether such spares or repairs are determined to be safety critical items or mission critical items 7as defined in section #hfe7l7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7as added by subsection 7a7774 #hcc4 ,interim national security waivers for supply chain illumination efforts 7a7 ,eligibility for interim national security waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,if a contractor1 through the use of supply chain illumination efforts1 discovers a noncompliant item in a supply chain and promptly discloses that discovery to the program manager responsible for such supply chain1 the contractor shall be eligible for a waiver described in subsection 7b7 to deliver an end item subject to the requirements of this section4 7#b7 ,disclosures ,a disclosure described in paragraph 7#a7 may include a disclosure resulting from supply chain illumination efforts conducted by the contractor1 a subcontractor1 or by a third-party entity acting on behalf of the contractor or subcontractor to increase supply chain transparency4 ,discoveries of non-compliance by the ,united ,states ,government is not a disclosure described under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,interim national security waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary concerned 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 may issue an interim national security waiver under this section to allow a contractor to-- 7,a7 accept delivery of an end item that contains a noncompliant item if the program manager determines the noncompliant item does not represent a security1 safety1 or flight risk2 and 7,b7 make payment for the delivery of the end item4 7#b7 ,delegation ,the authority to issue a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 may be delegated-- 7,a7 to the service acquisition executive of the military department responsible for the acquisition program concerned2 or 7,b7 if the end item is used in acquisition programs of more than one military department1 to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense or the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7c7 ,requirements for interim national security waivers 7#a7 ,written determination ,an interim national security waiver issued under this section shall be include written determination with the following3 7,a7 ,the preliminary facts and circumstances regarding the identified noncompliant item and the likely cause for noncompliance4 7,b7 ,the types of end items to which the waiver applies1 including any additional items currently being evaluated for potential noncompliance with statutes listed in subsection 7g74 7,c7 ,a determination that any identified noncompliant items in an end item to which the waiver applies and any additional item being evaluated for potential noncompliance do not represent a security1 safety1 or flight risk4 7,d7 ,an assessment of program risk due to the acceptance and use of an end item that contains a noncompliant item to be procured under the waiver4 7#b7 ,submission to congress ,a written determination under this subsection shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees not later than five days after the date on which a waiver is issued for the end item that is the subject of such determination4 7d7 ,contractor responsibility ,a contractor receiving a waiver under this section shall develop and implement a corrective plan to ensure future compliance and demonstrate procurement of the noncompliant item was neither willful nor knowing1 as determined by the program manager described in subsection 7a74 ,with respect to future deliveries of an end item for which a waiver was granted under this section1 the contractor shall use reasonably expedient means to qualify an alternative compliant supplier1 where available1 for noncompliant items contained in such end item4 7e7 ,termination2 applicability ,the authority to issue an interim national security waiver under this section shall expire on ,january #a1 #bjbh4 ,a waiver issued before such date shall apply with respect to any contract for procurement of an end item entered into one or before such date4 7f7 ,briefings ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 and ,april #a1 #bjbg1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on waivers issued under this section and corrective action plans of contractors to ensure future compliance with existing authorities4 7g7 ,noncompliant item defined ,in this section1 the term noncompliant item means an item covered by one or more of the following provisions of law3 7#a7 ,section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to a requirement to buy strategic materials critical to national security from ,american sources4 7#b7 ,section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to a prohibition on acquisition of sensitive materials from non-allied foreign nations4 7#c7 ,section #dhgc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 relating to additional requirements pertaining to printed circuit boards4 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 prec471 relating to a prohibition on procurements from ,chinese military companies4 7#e7 ,section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec471 relating to a prohibition on procurements related to entities identified as ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,section #aed of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec471 relating to a prohibition on availability of funds for procurement of certain batteries4 7#g7 ,section #bdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec471 relating to a limitation on sourcing chemical materials for munitions from certain countries4 #hcd4 ,strategy to eliminate acquisition 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 requirements described in paragraph 7#a71 including any sources of optical glass or optical 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 systems4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement 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 provide 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 fully implement the strategy4 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 #hce4 ,strategy to eliminate sourcing of computer displays 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 for the acquisition of computer displays 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 computer displays and estimate the projected requirements of the ,department for computer displays through the year #bjdj2 7#b7 identify the sources of computer displays used to meet the current requirements of the ,department described in paragraph 7#a71 including any sources of computer displays 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 computer displays 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 nation to acquire computer displays 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 computer displays by ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given such term in section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term computer display means a device-- 7,a7 that receives a digital output from a computer and visually displays that output as an electronic image2 and 7,b7 is an end item 7as defined in section #dhfc7m7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #hcf4 ,voluntary registration of compliance with covered sourcing requirements for covered products 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and maintain a publicly available online repository of information provided by an offeror related to the compliance of a covered product with covered sourcing requirements4 7b7 ,registration and attestation process ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 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 attestation shall-- 7#a7 require an offeror to acknowledge liability for making a false attestation in accordance with section #cgbi of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 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 of ,defense shall issue to an offeror that registers a covered product in accordance with the process established under subsection 7b7 a proof of registration associated with a unique product identifier of the covered product4 7d7 ,availability of ,information 7#a7 ,compliance information ,the ,secretary of ,defense 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 of ,defense 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 section1 with the goal of expanding the number of vendors with products qualified for use by the ,department of ,defense2 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 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7,a7 the process established under subsection 7b7 to allow an offeror to voluntarily submit an attestation of compliance of a covered product in the repository2 and 7,b7 the progress made in establishing the repository required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,interim briefing 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives an interim briefing on the establishment of the repository required by subsection 7a71 the number and types of the contractors seeking to register covered products in such repository and volunteering to submit attestations for compliance with sourcing requirements under the process established under subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,contents ,the briefing required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an assessment of the feasibility of using the repository required by subsection 7a7 to also serve as a common platform for information routinely required for supplier onboarding1 qualification1 or due diligence review by the ,department of ,defense or a prime contractor of the ,department1 including-- 7i7 business registration1 ,data ,universal ,numbering ,system number1 ,commercial and ,government ,entity code and federal tax identification number2 7ii7 ownership and corporate structure1 including any parent company or subsidiaries2 7iii7 country of ownership2 7iv7 small business size classification and ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system code1 if applicable2 and 7v7 compliance certifications1 including certifications for cybersecurity1 trade and export controls1 anti-corruption policy1 and traceability practices4 7#c7 ,final briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a final briefing on the success of the repository required under subsection 7a7 and the process established under subsection 7b71 including participation statistics and whether or not the ,secretary will continue to maintain the repository4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered product means a good offered for purchase to the ,secretary of ,defense or as an item of supply for a contractor performing on a contract with the ,department of ,defense-- 7,a7 by-- 7i7 a small business concern 7as defined under section #c of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 or 7ii7 a manufacturer of critical readiness items of supply 7as defined in section #agcc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 that is subject to a covered sourcing requirement4 7#b7 ,the term covered sourcing requirement means a requirement under any of the following3 7,a7 ,section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,section #dhfd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,chapter #hc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 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 7#d7 ,the term item of supply has the meaning given such term in section #ajh of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hcg4 ,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 ,act-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish in the collaborative forum described in section #ahdd7;a7 of this ,act a working group2 and 7,b7 such working group shall develop recommendations for-- 7i7 enhancing the exchange of information between the ,department of ,defense and contractors of the defense industrial base about compliant materials2 and 7ii7 accelerating 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 ,responsibilities ,the working group established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify processes for exchanging information about compliant materials between the ,department of ,defense and contractors of the defense industrial base while maintaining appropriate safeguards of commercially proprietary information2 7,b7 identify processes and procedures to streamline the identification1 testing1 and qualification of compliant sources and compliant materials2 7,c7 seek to reduce the unnecessary application of requirements that are 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 working group 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 the working group under 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 arrangement 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 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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#b7 ,the term compliant material means critical material that is sourced from a compliant source4 7#c7 ,the term critical material means a material subject to sourcing restrictions under subchapter ,,iii of chapter #che of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term end item has the meaning given such term in section #dhfc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hch4 ,assessment of critical infrastructure owned by the ,department of ,defense dependent on foreign materials or components 7a7 ,list of certain critical infrastructure ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 list all critical infrastructure that relies on materials or components the origin of which is a foreign entity of concern2 and 7#b7 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy1 conduct a risk assessment of the materials or components included in the list under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,coordination ,in conducting the risk assessment under subsection 7a77#b71 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy coordinate with the head of the ,mission ,assurance ,office of the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy4 7c7 ,resources ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure sufficient time and resources are provided for the hiring and training of personnel to conduct the risk assessment required subsection 7a77#b7 analysis before the submission of the first briefing required under subsection 7e74 7d7 ,risk assessment ,the risk assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of the dependence of high-risk critical infrastructure on materials or components the origin of which is a foreign entity of concern2 7#b7 an evaluation of vulnerability to supply chain disruption during a national emergency to high-risk critical infrastructure1 including industrial control systems2 7#c7 an assessment of the resilience and capacity of high-risk critical infrastructure to support mission-critical operations and readiness during a national emergency2 7#d7 an identification of the location of design1 manufacturing1 and packaging facilities for materials or components described in subsection 7a77#b72 and 7#e7 an assessment of the manufacturing capacity of the ,united ,states to replace materials or components described in subsection 7a77#b71 including-- 7,a7 gaps in domestic manufacturing capabilities1 including nonexistent1 extinct1 threatened1 and single point-of-failure capabilities2 7,b7 supply chains with single points of failure and limited resiliency2 and 7,c7 economic factors1 including global competition1 that threaten the viability of domestic manufacturers4 7e7 ,focused analysis ,the ,secretary may initially limit risk assessment required by subsection 7a7 to a subset of the most critical assets identified by the head of the ,mission ,assurance ,office1 such as those assets determined to be essential to a contingency in the ,indo-,pacific area of responsibility1 to ensure a focused analysis4 7f7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after date of completion of the risk assessment required by subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter until the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a classified briefing that includes-- 7#a7 findings on the traceability and provenance of materials or components described in subsection 7a77#b72 7#b7 strategies to strengthen the resilience and readiness of critical infrastructure2 and 7#c7 recommendations for critical infrastructure supply chain resilience and manufacturing activities1 including-- 7,a7 modifications to procurement policies to reduce reliance on high-risk supply chains2 and 7,b7 other matters the ,secretary determines appropriate1 including success stories or case studies of ,departmental actions to mitigate foreign entity of concern-related risks4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term critical infrastructure means any system or asset owned by the ,department of ,defense so vital to the ,united ,states that the degradation or destruction of such system or asset would have a debilitating impact on national security1 including economic security and public health or safety4 7#b7 ,the term foreign entity of concern means-- 7,a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7,c7 the ,russian ,federation2 7,d7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 and 7,e7 any other entity determined by the ,secretary of ,defense to present material risk to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 ,e ,prohibitions and ,limitations on ,procurement #hda4 ,requirements relating to long-term concessions agreements with certain retailers 7a7 ,assessment of established agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,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 to identify any such agreements with a retailer that is controlled by a covered nation that permit such retailer to operate or conduct business through a physical location on a covered military installation4 7#b7 ,termination of certain concessions agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after making the determinations described in subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to a long-term concessions agreement with a retailer1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall terminate such long-term concessions agreement unless the ,secretary waives this paragraph with respect to such retailer in accordance with section #dffd7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7,b7 ,determinations described ,the determinations described in this subparagraph are1 with respect to a long-term concessions agreement-- 7i7 a determination that the retailer that is a party to such long-term concessions agreement is controlled by a covered nation based on an assessment required by paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 a determination that an exception under section #dffd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section1 would not apply with respect to such long-term concessions agreement with such retailer if such retailer entered into such long-term concessions agreement on or after the date of the enactment of this section4 7#c7 ,briefing ,upon completing the review required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a briefing on the findings of such review and a summary of the actions taken to implement the requirements of section #dffd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7#d7 ,controlled by a covered nation2 covered military installation2 long-term concessions agreement2 retailer defined ,the terms controlled by a covered nation1 covered military installation1 long-term concessions agreement1 and retailer have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #dffd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7b7 ,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 ,except as provided by subsections 7b7 and 7c71 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 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may waive the requirements of subsection 7a7 with respect to a long-term concessions agreement with a retailer if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the goods or services to be provided by the retailer under such long-term concessions agreement are vital for the welfare and morale of members of the ,armed ,forces and no reasonable alternatives exist2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary has implemented adequate measures to mitigate any potential national security risks of the retailer4 7#b7 ,not later than #cj days after each use of the waiver authority under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and ,senate a justification for such waiver and a description of any risk mitigation strategies described in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7c7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 does not apply with respect to a long-term concessions agreement with a retailer if-- 7#a7 such 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 #defe72 or 7#b7 such retailer is organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or any jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and is operated by citizens of the ,united ,states and the products offered for sale by such retailer on the covered military installation under such long-term concessions agreement are not produced in a covered nation4 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 the government of a covered nation-- 7i7 owns #ej percent or more of the shares of the retailer2 or 7ii7 otherwise owns the controlling interest in such retailer2 or 7,c7 that the retailer is subject to the direct control of the government 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 long-term concessions agreement means a contract1 subcontract1 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 person2 or 7,b7 a person and a nonappropriated fund instrumentality4 7#e7 ,the term retailer means a person that operates or seeks to operate a business providing goods or services on a covered military installation under a contract1 subcontract1 or other agreement1 including a lease agreement or licensing agreement1 with-- 7,a7 a nonappropriated fund instrumentality2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 or 7,c7 a ,secretary of a military department4 4 #hdb4 ,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 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall procure advanced batteries and cells whose functional cell components and technology1 whether as end items or embedded within warfighting and support systems1 are not owned1 sourced1 refined1 or produced from a foreign entity of concern4 7b7 ,applicability ,this section applies to all new acquisition programs on ,january #a1 #bjbh1 standard batteries on ,january #a1 #bjbi1 and for existing acquisition programs on ,january #cj1 #bjca4 7c7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,sourcing and production compliance 7,a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to an advanced battery or cell of an advanced battery if-- 7i7 the final assembly of such advanced battery or cell is carried out by an entity other than a foreign entity of concern2 7ii7 functional cell components comprising more than #ie percent of the costs of the functional cell components of such advanced battery or cell are from sources other than foreign entities of concern2 and 7iii7 such advanced battery or cell is produced without technology licensed from a foreign entity of concern4 7,b7 ,recycled source determination ,for the purposes of subparagraph 7,a77ii71 any material or component from an entity that has been recycled and reprocessed domestically is considered to originate from that entity regardless of origin4 7#b7 ,excluded batteries ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to a battery or cell of a battery that is-- 7,a7 acquired for use in a cell phone1 laptop1 personal electronic device1 or medical equipment intended for use in an office1 administrative1 hospital1 or non-combat environment2 7,b7 commercially available off-the-shelf item for use only in the maintenance of equipment2 or 7,c7 acquired for research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,waiver 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitations specified in subsection 7a7 for a specific system or battery for one year if-- 7i7 the ,secretary determines that a satisfactory quality and sufficient quantity such advanced battery or cell that are not subject to such prohibition cannot be acquired as and when needed by the ,department of ,defense at reasonable costs2 or 7ii7 in the case of an advanced battery or cell that is a component of a warfighting or support system1 sufficient documentation exists to show that such advanced battery or cell is not a functional enabler of operational capability for such system and such advanced battery or cell poses no risk to the security of or sourcing for such system4 7,b7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary of ,defense may delegate the authority under subparagraph 7,a7 only to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbh1 and not less frequently than once every three years thereafter until the date that is twelve years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of meeting the requirements under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term new acquisition program means a defense acquisition program that has not reached the initiation of the engineering and manufacturing development phase1 or an equivalent phase of development1 including a defense acquisition program that has not undergone a formal ,milestone ,b approval or equivalent decision point1 before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the term existing acquisition program means a defense acquisition program that has reached the initiation of the engineering and manufacturing development phase1 or an equivalent phase of development1 including a defense acquisition program that has undergone a formal ,milestone ,b approval or equivalent decision point1 before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,the term functional cell component means the cathode materials1 anode materials1 separators1 anode foils1 and other functional materials of an advanced battery that contribute to the chemical processes necessary for energy storage1 including solvents1 additives1 electrolyte salts1 and internal safety devices4 7#d7 ,the foreign entity of concern has the meaning given such term under section #djbjg7;a7 of the ,infrastructure ,investment and ,jobs ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ahgda7;a771 and includes entities specified in section #aed of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec474 7#e7 ,the term standard battery means a battery that used in more than one weapons system and are not managed by one portfolio acquisition executive4 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 7c7 ,implementation ,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 to incorporate the requirements of this section #dhfe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 #hdc4 ,application of national security waiver for strategic materials sourcing requirement to sensitive materials ,section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c7 or subsection 7e7 and inserting subsections 7c7 and 7e72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsections 7c7 and 7e72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,application of national security waiver for strategic materials ,if the ,secretary of ,defense or the authorized delegate has made a determination under subsection 7k7 of section #dhfc of this title for a national security waiver of the restrictions under subsection 7a7 of that section for a specific end item1 the ,secretary or authorized delegate may apply that waiver to the restrictions under subsection 7a7 of this section for the same covered material or end item4 4 #hdd4 ,prohibition of procurement of molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium from non-allied foreign nations and authorization for production from recovered material 7a7 ,amendments related to molybdenum 7#a7 ,definition of covered material ,section #dhgb7;f77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 molybdenum4 4 7#b7 ,exceptions to prohibition ,section #dhgb7;c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by inserting or samarium-cobalt magnet after neodymium-iron-boron magnet2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 tantalum1 tungsten1 or molybdenum produced from recycled material if the contractor demonstrates to the ,secretary that the recycled material was produced outside of a covered nation and the melting of the recycled material and any further processing and manufacturing of the recycled material takes place in the ,united ,states or in the country of a qualifying foreign government1 as defined in section #dhfc7m77#aa7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,amendments related to gallium and germainum 7#a7 ,definition of covered material ,section #dhgb7;f77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by subsection 7a77#a71 is further amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as added by subsection 7a71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,g7 germanium2 and 7,h7 gallium4 4 7#b7 ,exceptions to prohibition ,section #dhgb7;c77#c77;,d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a77#b71 is amended by striking or molybdenum and inserting molybdenum1 gallium1 or germanium4 7#c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 shall take effect on the date that is two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hde4 ,modifications to certain procurements from certain ,chinese entities ,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-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 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 provide a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee to an entity described in paragraph 7#b74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking prohibition under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 and inserting prohibitions under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7a77#a74 #hdf4 ,modifications to prohibition on contracting with persons that have fossil fuel operations with the ,government of the ,russian ,federation or the ,russian energy sector ,section #hjd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea note prec47 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking with any person that is or that has fossil fuel business operations with a person and inserting with any entity or individual that is or that knowingly has fossil fuel business operations with an entity or individual2 7ii7 by striking not less than #ej percent and inserting majority2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking operates and inserting has fossil fuel business operations2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the person and inserting entity or individual2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 by striking a person and inserting an entity or individual2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including by general license1 after ,department of the ,treasury2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 as clauses 7iii7 and 7iv71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following new clause3 7ii7 activities related to fulfilling contracts with a fossil fuel company that has fossil fuel business operations in the ,russian ,federation that were entered into prior to the date of the enactment of this section1 provided that such contracts are not-- 7,i7 extended beyond the established period of performance for such contract1 including through the execution of any available option1 task order1 or modification2 or 7,,ii7 renewed2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking a person and inserting an entity or individual2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,person and inserting ,entity or individual2 and 7ii7 by striking ,the term person and inserting ,the term entity or individual4 #hdg4 ,prohibiting the purchase of photovoltaic modules or inverters from foreign entities of concern 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 enter into a contract for the procurement of photovoltaic cells1 modules1 or inverters manufactured by a foreign entity of concern 7as defined by section #iija7h7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea7h774 7b7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that there is no alternative source of photovoltaic cells1 modules1 or inverters other than from a foreign entity of concern2 7#b7 determines there is no national security risk posed by the use of photovoltaic cells1 modules1 or inverters manufactured by a foreign entity of concern2 and 7#c7 submits a certification of such determination in writing to the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days before entering into a contract described under such subsection4 7c7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 shall apply only to contracts regarding the direct procurement by the ,department of ,defense of photovoltaic modules or inverters and shall not apply to contracts involving any third party financing arrangements1 including energy savings contracts and those involving privatized military housing or assets that enhance combat capability4 7#b7 ,delayed effective date for assets that enhance combat capability ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to assets that enhance combat capability for a period of one year following the date of the enactment of this ,act1 in order for the ,department of ,defense to determine alternate supply chains for such assets4 7d7 ,exemption for certain activities ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 shall not apply if the operation1 procurement1 or contracting action is for the purposes of intelligence1 electronic warfare1 and information warfare operations1 testing1 analysis1 and training4 #hdh4 ,clarification of procurement prohibition related to acquisition of materials mined1 refined1 and separated in certain countries ,section #hdd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,section #becc;c and inserting ,section #dhgb2 and 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 enter into a contract for any covered material mined1 refined1 or separated in any covered nation4 2 and 4 #hdi4 ,prohibition on procurement related to certain additive manufacturing machines 7a7 ,prohibition on agency procurement ,beginning on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not enter into a contract for the procurement of a covered additive manufacturing machine4 7b7 ,exception ,the prohibition under subsection 7a7 does not apply to the procurement of additive manufacturing systems or machines for the purposes of intelligence1 electronic warfare1 or information warfare operations1 testing1 analysis1 or training4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term additive manufacturing machine means a system of integrated hardware and software used to carry out an additive manufacturing process1 including the deposition of material and the associated post-processing steps as applicable4 7#b7 ,the term covered additive manufacturing company means any of the following3 7,a7 ,any entity that produces or provides additive manufacturing machines and is included on-- 7i7 the ,consolidated ,screening ,list maintained by the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce2 or 7ii7 the civil-military fusion list maintained under section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7,b7 ,any entity that produces or provides additive manufacturing machines and-- 7i7 is domiciled in a covered nation2 or 7ii7 is subject to unmitigated foreign ownership1 control1 or influence by a covered nation1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in accordance with the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program 7or any successor to such program74 7#c7 ,the term covered additive manufacturing machine means an additive manufacturing machine manufactured by a covered additive manufacturing company1 and any related service or equipment provided or manufactured1 respectively1 by such covered additive manufacturing company4 7#d7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given such term in section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hej4 ,phase-out of computer and printer acquisitions involving entities owned or controlled by ,china 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with the phased implementation in subsection 7d7 and except as provided by subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not acquire any computer or printer if the manufacturer1 bidder1 or offeror is a covered ,chinese entity4 7b7 ,prohibition on indirect sales ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the prohibition under subsection 7a7 applies to indirect sales of computers and printers through subsidiaries of a covered ,chinese entity4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply only with respect to contracts and other agreements entered into1 renewed1 or extended after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,phased implementation ,the ,secretary may implement the prohibition in subsection 7a7 with respect to the acquisition of a computer or printer to the extent that-- 7#a7 in fiscal year #bjbf1 not less than #aj percent of the total number of computers acquired by the ,department of ,defense and not less than #aj percent of the total number printers acquired by the ,department comply with such prohibition2 7#b7 in fiscal year #bjbg1 not less than #be percent of the total number of computers acquired by the ,department and not less than #be percent of the total number printers acquired by the ,department comply with such prohibition2 7#c7 in fiscal year #bjbh1 not less than #ej percent of the total number of computers acquired by the ,department and not less than #ej percent of the total number printers acquired by the ,department comply with such prohibition2 and 7#d7 in fiscal year #bjbi and each fiscal year thereafter1 not less than #ajj percent of the total number of computers acquired by the ,department and not less than #ajj percent of the printers acquired by the ,department comply with such prohibition4 7e7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense may acquire a computer or printer described in subsection 7a7 to conduct testing1 evaluation1 exfiltration1 or reverse engineering missions on products or capabilities of adversaries of the ,united ,states if such computer or printer is not for operational use4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,computer ,the term computer-- 7,a7 means-- 7i7 an end user electronic1 magnetic1 optical1 electrochemical1 or other high speed data processing device performing logical1 arithmetic1 or storage functions1 such as laptops1 desktops1 and any physical computing equipment2 and 7ii7 includes any data storage facility or communications facility directly related to or operating in conjunction with such device2 and 7,b7 does not include-- 7i7 an automated typewriter or typesetter1 a portable handheld calculator1 or other similar device2 or 7ii7 cloud-based services1 including virtual desktops and cellular telephones4 7#b7 ,covered ,chinese entity ,the term covered ,chinese entity means-- 7,a7 an entity or a parent company of an entity that is-- 7i7 identified by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #abfj;,h7a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 as a ,chinese military company2 7ii7 included in the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list published by the ,department of the ,treasury2 or 7iii7 both-- 7,i7 included on-- 7aa7 the ,entity ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations2 7bb7 the ,denied ,persons ,list as described in section #gfd4c7;a77#b7 of the ,export ,administration ,regulations2 or 7cc7 the ,military ,end ,user ,list set forth in ,supplement ,no4 #g to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations2 and 7,,ii7 is either-- 7aa7 an agency or instrumentality of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7bb7 an entity headquartered in the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7cc7 directly or indirectly owned or controlled by an agency1 instrumentality1 or entity described in subparagraph 7i7 or 7ii72 or 7,b7 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 ,printer ,the term printer-- 7,a7 means desktop printers1 multifunction printer copiers1 and printer_/fax combinations taken out of service that may or may not be designed to reside on a work surface1 and include various print technologies1 including laser and light-emitting diode 7electrographic71 ink jet1 dot matrix1 thermal1 and digital sublimation1 and multi-function or all-in-one devices that perform different tasks1 including copying1 scanning1 faxing1 and printing2 7,b7 includes floor-standing printers1 printers with optional floor stand1 or household printers2 and 7,c7 does not include point of sale receipt printers1 calculators with printing capabilities1 label makers1 or non-standalone printers that are embedded into products not described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 #hea4 ,prohibition on contracting with certain biotechnology providers 7a7 ,in general ,the head of an executive agency may not-- 7#a7 procure or obtain any biotechnology equipment or service produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern2 or 7#b7 enter into a contract1 or extend or renew a contract1 with any entity that-- 7,a7 uses biotechnology equipment or services produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern and acquired after the applicable effective date in subsection 7c7 in performance of the contract with the executive agency2 or 7,b7 enters into any contract the performance of which such entity knows will require1 in performance of the contract with the executive agency1 the use of biotechnology equipment or services produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern and acquired after the applicable effective date in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,prohibition on loan and grant funds ,the head of an executive agency may not obligate or expend loan or grant funds to1 and a loan or grant recipient may not use loan or grant funds to-- 7#a7 procure1 obtain1 or use any biotechnology equipment or services produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern2 or 7#b7 enter into a contract1 or extend or renew a contract1 with an entity described in subsection 7a77#b74 7c7 ,effective dates 7#a7 ,certain entities ,with respect to the biotechnology companies of concern covered by subsection 7f77#b77;,a71 the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect #fj days after the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation is revised pursuant to subsection 7h74 7#b7 ,other entities ,with respect to the biotechnology companies of concern covered by subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of subsection 7f77#b71 the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall take effect #ij days after the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation is revised pursuant to subsection 7h74 7#c7 ,rules of construction 7,a7 ,exclusions ,prior to the date that is five years after a revision to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation pursuant to subsection 7h7 that identifies a biotechnology company of concern covered by subsection 7f77#b71 subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b77#b7 shall not apply to biotechnology equipment or services produced or provided under a contract or agreement1 including previously negotiated contract options1 entered into before the applicable effective date under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7,b7 ,safe harbor ,the term biotechnology equipment or services produced or provided by a biotechnology company of concern shall not be construed to refer to any biotechnology equipment or services that were formerly1 but are no longer1 produced or provided by biotechnology companies of concern4 7d7 ,waiver authorities 7#a7 ,specific biotechnology exception 7,a7 ,waiver ,the head of the applicable executive agency may waive the prohibition under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 on a case-by-case basis-- 7i7 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 and 7ii7 if such head submits a notification and justification to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #cj days after granting such waiver4 7,b7 ,duration 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a waiver granted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall last for a period of not more than #cfe days4 7ii7 ,extension ,the head of the applicable executive agency1 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 may extend a waiver granted under subparagraph 7,a7 one time1 for a period up to #ahj days after the date on which the waiver would otherwise expire1 if such an extension is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states and if such head submits a notification and justification to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #aj days after granting such waiver extension4 7#b7 ,overseas health care services ,the head of an executive agency may waive the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 with respect to a contract1 subcontract1 or transaction for the acquisition or provision of health care services overseas on a case-by-case basis-- 7,a7 if the head of such executive agency determines that the waiver is-- 7i7 necessary to support the mission or activities of the employees of such executive agency described in subsection 7e77#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 in the interest of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 with the approval of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,c7 if such head submits a notification and justification to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #cj days after granting such waiver4 7e7 ,exceptions ,the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 or any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the acquisition or provision of health care services overseas for-- 7,a7 7i7 employees of the ,united ,states1 including members of the uniformed services 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 and dependents of such employees2 7ii7 covered beneficiaries 7as defined in section #ajgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 not otherwise described in clause 7i72 or 7iii7 any other beneficiary if such acquisition or provision is carried out or administered by the head of a department or agency of the ,federal ,government2 or 7,b7 employees of contractors or subcontractors of the ,united ,states-- 7i7 who are performing under a contract that directly supports the missions or activities of individuals described in subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7ii7 whose primary duty stations are located overseas or are on permissive temporary duty travel overseas2 7#c7 the acquisition1 use1 or distribution of human multiomic data1 lawfully compiled1 that is commercially or publicly available2 or 7#d7 the procurement of medical countermeasures1 medical products1 and related supplies1 including ancillary medical supplies1 in direct response to a public health emergency declared pursuant to section #cai of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d74 7f7 ,evaluation of certain biotechnology entities 7#a7 ,entity consideration ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall publish a list of the entities that constitute biotechnology companies of concern based on a list of suggested entities that shall be provided by the ,secretary of ,defense in coordination with the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,national ,cyber ,director4 7#b7 ,biotechnology companies of concern defined ,in this section1 the term biotechnology company of concern means any of the following3 7,a7 ,an entity that-- 7i7 is to any extent involved in the manufacturing1 distribution1 provision1 or procurement of any biotechnology equipment or service1 as determined by the process established in paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 is identified in the annual list published in the ,federal ,register by the ,department of ,defense of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states pursuant to section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #cife2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7,b7 ,any entity that is determined by the process established in paragraph 7#a7 to meet the following criteria3 7i7 ,is subject to the administrative governance structure1 direction1 control1 or operates on behalf of the government of a foreign adversary2 7ii7 ,is to any extent involved in the manufacturing1 distribution1 provision1 or procurement of a biotechnology equipment or service2 and 7iii7 ,poses a risk to the national security of the ,united ,states based on-- 7,i7 engaging in joint research with1 being supported by1 or being affiliated with a foreign adversary's military1 internal security forces1 or intelligence agencies2 7,,ii7 providing multiomic data obtained via biotechnology equipment or services to the government of a foreign adversary2 or 7,,iii7 obtaining human multiomic data via the biotechnology equipment or services without express and informed consent4 7,c7 ,a subsidiary1 parent1 or successor of an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 or 7,b71 provided it meets the criteria set forth in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b71 as determined by the process established in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,guidance ,not later than #ahj days after publication of the list pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 and any update to the list pursuant to paragraph 7#d71 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,national ,cyber ,director1 shall establish guidance as necessary to implement the requirements of this section4 7#d7 ,updates ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in coordination with or based on a recommendation provided by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,national ,cyber ,director1 or upon receipt of a request pursuant to paragraph 7#g71 shall periodically1 though not less than annually1 review and1 as appropriate1 add entities to or remove entities from the list of biotechnology companies of concern1 and notify the appropriate congressional committees of any such modifications4 7#e7 ,notice of a designation and review 7,a7 ,in general ,a notice of a designation as a biotechnology company of concern under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 shall be issued to any biotechnology company of concern named in the designation-- 7i7 advising that a designation has been made2 7ii7 identifying the criteria relied upon under such subparagraph and1 to the extent consistent with national security and law enforcement interests1 the information that formed the basis for the designation2 7iii7 advising that1 within #ij days after receipt of notice1 the biotechnology company of concern may submit information and arguments in opposition to the designation2 7iv7 describing the procedures governing the review and possible issuance of a designation pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 and 7v7 where practicable1 identifying mitigation steps that could be taken by the biotechnology company of concern that may result in the rescission of the designation4 7,b7 ,congressional notification requirements 7i7 ,notice of designation ,the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit the notice required under subparagraph 7,a7 to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7ii7 ,information and argument in opposition to designations ,not later than #g days after receiving any information and arguments in opposition to a designation pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77iii71 the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget shall submit such information to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#f7 ,no immediate public release ,any designation made under paragraph 7#a7 or paragraph 7#d7 shall not be made publicly available until the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in coordination with appropriate agencies1 reviews all information submitted under paragraph 7#e77;,a77iii7 and issues a final determination that a company shall remain listed as a biotechnology company of concern4 7#g7 ,removal requests ,if an entity on the list of biotechnology companies of concern believes it no longer meets the definition of a biotechnology company of concern as described in paragraph 7#b71 then it may provide information and arguments to request removal from the list of biotechnology companies of concern to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 ,the ,director shall review such information and reply to the entity within #ij days4 7g7 ,evaluation of national security risks posed by foreign adversary acquisition of american multiomic data 7#a7 ,assessment ,not later than #bgj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,national ,cyber ,director1 shall complete an assessment of risks to national security posed by human multiomic data from ,united ,states citizens that is collected or stored by a foreign adversary from the provision of biotechnology equipment or services4 7#b7 ,report requirement ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the assessment developed under paragraph 7#a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit a report with such assessment to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required under paragraph 7#b7 shall be in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7h7 ,regulations ,not later than one year after the date of establishment of guidance required under subsection 7f77#c71 and as necessary for subsequent updates1 the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulatory ,council shall revise the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation as necessary to implement the requirements of this section4 7i7 ,reporting on intelligence on nefarious activities of biotechnology companies with human multiomic data ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of executive agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on any intelligence in possession of such agencies related to nefarious activities conducted by biotechnology companies with human multiomic data4 ,the report shall include information pertaining to potential threats to national security or public safety from the selling1 reselling1 licensing1 trading1 transferring1 sharing1 or otherwise providing or making available to any foreign country of any forms of multiomic data of a ,united ,states citizen4 7j7 ,no additional funds ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this section4 7k7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,select ,committee on ,strategic ,competition between the ,united ,states and the ,chinese ,communist ,party of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,biotechnology equipment or service ,the term biotechnology equipment or service means-- 7,a7 equipment1 including genetic sequencers1 or any other instrument1 apparatus1 machine1 or device1 including components and accessories thereof1 that is designed for use in the research1 development1 production1 or analysis of biological materials as well as any software1 firmware1 or other digital components that are specifically designed for use in1 and necessary for the operation of1 such equipment2 7,b7 any service for the research1 development1 production1 analysis1 detection1 or provision of information1 including data storage and transmission related to biological materials1 including-- 7i7 advising1 consulting1 or support services with respect to the use or implementation of an instrument1 apparatus1 machine1 or device described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 disease detection1 genealogical information1 and related services2 and 7,c7 any other service1 instrument1 apparatus1 machine1 component1 accessory1 device1 software1 or firmware that is designed for use in the research1 development1 production1 or analysis of biological materials that the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 in consultation with the heads of executive agencies1 as determined appropriate by the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 determines appropriate in the interest of national security4 7#c7 ,contract ,except as the term is used under subsection 7b77#b7 and subsection 7c77#c71 the term contract means-- 7,a7 any contract subject to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation issued under section #acjc7;a77#a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,b7 any transaction 7other than a contract1 a grant1 or a cooperative agreement7 entered into under section #djba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,control ,the term control has the meaning given to that term in section #hjj4bjh of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulations4 7#e7 ,executive agency ,the term executive agency has the meaning given the term ,executive agency in section #aje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,foreign adversary ,the term foreign adversary has the meaning given the term covered nation in section #dhgb7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,multiomic ,the term multiomic means data types that include genomics1 epigenomics1 transcriptomics1 proteomics1 and metabolomics4 7#h7 ,overseas ,the term overseas means any area outside of the ,united ,states1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 or a territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7l7 ,compliance with limitation on drug prices ,for the purposes of section #aibg7;a77#a7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifr-#h7;a77#a771 a manufacturer is deemed to meet the requirements of section #habf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the requirement of entering into a master agreement with the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under such section1 if the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs determines that the manufacturer would comply 7and has offered to comply7 with the provisions of section #habf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 and would have entered into a master agreement under such section1 but for the prohibitions under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of this section4 ,f ,industrial ,base ,matters #hfa4 ,amendments to the procurement technical assistance program 7a7 ,purposes ,section #dieb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 to foster innovation for the defense industrial base and to diversify and expand the defense industrial base4 4 7b7 ,authorization for use of funding from other federal agencies ,section #diee of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,funding from other federal agencies ,the ,secretary may accept and use funds from other ,federal agencies and departments for execution and administration of the program authorized by this chapter4 4 7c7 ,increased funding limit for bureau of indian affairs service areas ,section #diee7;a77#d7 of such title is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1ejj1jjj4 7d7 ,authority to provide certain types of technical assistance ,section #dieh of such title is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 under the ,,aukus partnership 7as defined in section #acba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdja74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment may-- 7#a7 provide assistance to an eligible entity that is a center of excellence for the ,,apex ,accelerator ,program of the ,department of ,defense 7or a successor program7 to provide specialized expertise to business entities outside of the geographic area served by the center of excellence2 and 7#b7 may waive the government cost share restriction in accordance with section #died7;f7 of this chapter4 4 #hfb4 ,repeal of limitations on certain ,department of ,defense ,executive ,agent authority ,section #agib of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #acb ,stat4 #bbch2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca note7 and section #bbf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deca note7 are repealed4 #hfc4 ,special ,operations ,command ,urgent ,innovative ,technologies and ,capabilities ,initiative 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command shall carry out a pilot program1 subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict1 to be known as the ,,ussocom ,urgent ,innovative ,technologies and ,capabilities ,initiative 7in this section referred to as the ,initiative7 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 ,initiative2 and 7#b7 use authorities under section #afg7;e77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to carry out the ,initiative4 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 ,initiative1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command and ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low ,intensity ,conflict shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the ,initiative4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of activities carried out under the ,initiative along with documentation of planned expenditures4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the effect of innovative technologies and equipment included in the ,initiative on the operational capabilities of the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7,c7 ,recommendations for the continuation1 expansion1 or modification of the ,initiative4 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 ,initiative4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out the ,initiative under this section shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hfd4 ,united ,states-,israel ,defense ,industrial ,base ,working ,group 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall convene a working group to be known as the ,united ,states-,israel ,defense ,industrial ,base ,working ,group to study-- 7#a7 the potential for greater integration of the defense industrial bases of the ,united ,states and ,israel2 and 7#b7 the feasibility and advisability of including ,israel in the national technology and industrial base1 as defined in section #dhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,protection of sensitive information ,any activity carried out pursuant to the authority provided by subsection 7a7 shall be conducted in a manner that appropriately protects sensitive information and the national security interests of the ,united ,states and ,israel4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after convening the ,united ,states-,israel ,defense ,industrial ,base ,working ,group1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide a report to the appropriate congressional committees that takes into account the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 ,such report shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of including ,israel in the national technology and industrial base1 and a description of ,united ,states funding or legal authorities required for such inclusion2 and 7,b7 any description of ,united ,states funding or legal authorities required for greater integration of the defense industrial bases of the ,united ,states and ,israel1 if so determined to be advisable4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #hfe4 ,improving the domestic textile and industrial base 7a7 ,industrial base analysis and sustainment automated textile manufacturing 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of the ,industrial ,base ,analysis and ,sustainment ,office of the ,department of ,defense1 shall ensure that the ,textile ,automation to ,enhance ,domestic ,military ,production program continues public-private partnerships and investments into technological advancement of the domestic textile and footwear industrial base4 7#b7 ,allowable investments ,the investments pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 recapitalization of facilities related to domestic textile and footwear development or production2 7,b7 efficient vertical integration of such existing facilities2 7,c7 expanding domestic production capacity of textiles or footwear2 7,d7 implementing technological advancements to improve efficiency and quality assurance of domestic textiles or footwear2 and 7,e7 any other investment that would encourage the maturation and qualification of domestic sources of textiles or footwear-- 7i7 to ensure competition and reduce the reliance of the ,department of ,defense on textiles and footwear from foreign manufacturers for which an exception granted under section #dhfb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 applies2 or 7ii7 that the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy determines necessary for the health of the industrial base4 7b7 ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prioritize ensuring that the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency has the necessary resources1 including personnel1 to carry out the duties of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency with respect to the oversight of contracts of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,briefing 7,a7 ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the plan of the ,department of ,defense to ensure that the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency has the necessary resources1 including personnel1 to carry out the duties of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency with respect to oversight travel of existing contracts of the ,department and prioritize oversight over the compliance with section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the plan described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 to the extent available1 an analysis from a federally funded research and development center on the resources1 including personnel1 required for the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency to enable the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency to carry out the duties of the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency with respect to the oversight of contracts of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 a plan to ensure that1 not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 the ,defense ,contract ,management ,agency has the required resources1 including personnel1 to effectively oversee the compliance of the ,department of ,defense with section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,defense ,logistics ,agency and military services contracting requirements 7#a7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency in coordination with the ,secretary concerned for each covered ,armed ,force1 shall develop a strategy to maximize the use of annual or1 where applicable1 multi-year contracts by the ,department of ,defense for acquisitions involving the domestic textile or footwear industries to ensure the long-term stability and predictability of the requirements of the ,department with respect to the goods or services acquired from such industries4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned for each covered ,armed ,force shall1 on an annual basis1 submit to the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency the requirements of such covered ,armed ,force for textiles and footwear for the year and the funding necessary to meet such requirements1 subject to the availability of funds authorized for such purpose4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,secretary concerned for each covered ,armed ,force shall aggregate data on the annual requirement of each covered ,armed ,force for common items1 to ensure the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency can maximize efficiency and cost effectiveness in the acquisition of such common items4 7,b7 ,the data the ,secretary concerned for a covered ,armed ,force is required to aggregate under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the requirements of the covered ,armed ,force concerned for the upcoming fiscal year for common items4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary concerned for each covered ,armed ,force shall aggregate the annual requirement of each covered ,armed ,force common items and incorporate such aggregate requirement into the next fiscal years program objective memorandum process of such ,armed ,force4 7#d7 7,a7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 use the aggregate data described in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 to execute annual contracts for common items and textiles and footwear required by only one of the covered ,armed ,forces to support the long-term stability of the domestic textile and footwear industries4 7,b7 7i7 ,if the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency does not receive the requirements and funding described in paragraph 7#b7 for a covered ,armed ,force for a year1 or such other information required for the ,director to acquire textiles and footwear meeting such requirements for such year1 the ,director may waive subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph with respect to such requirements4 7ii7 ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agencies issues a waiver under clause 7i71 the ,director shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a notice of such waiver1 including an explanation of the rational for granting such waiver4 7#e7 ,in this section-- 7,a7 the term covered ,armed ,force means the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 or ,space ,force2 7,b7 the term common item mean a textile or footwear required by more by than one of the covered ,armed ,forces2 and 7,c7 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,expanding competition and sourcing in the domestic textile and footwear industrial base 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall conduct an assessment of the textile and footwear industrial base producing textiles and footwear described in subsection 7b7 of section #dhfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that are not subject to the prohibition under subsection 7a7 of such section to assess the resilience of the supply chain of the domestic textile and footwear industries4 7#b7 ,contents ,the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the textile and footwear goods supplied to the ,department of ,defense by a single source4 7,b7 ,data pertaining to past delays in the delivery of textiles and footwear resulting from rigidity in the supply chains of the domestic textile and footwear industrial base1 including an assessment of any challenges related to the capacity of the domestic textile and footwear industrial base to meet any surge or contingency requirements of the ,department of ,defense for textiles or footwear4 7,c7 ,an analysis of the capability of the domestic textile and footwear industrial base to mitigate the risk posed by rigidity in the supply chains of the domestic textile and footwear industrial base and the challenges to the domestic textile and footwear industrial base meeting the surge and contingency requirements of the ,department of ,defense for textiles or footwear1 including-- 7i7 opportunities for public-private partnerships to enable recapitalization of manufacturing lines or vertical integration2 7ii7 opportunities for increased flexibility in production1 including adjustments to accommodate both increases in requirements for textiles or footwear and manufacturing of new or different textiles or footwear2 and 7iii7 an assessment of any ongoing research and development initiatives by either the ,department of ,defense or domestic industry to meet any requirements for textiles or footwear that are currently covered by a waiver under section #dhfb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,an identification of any regulations or processes of the ,department of ,defense impeding the supply chain resilience of the domestic textile and footwear industries4 7,e7 ,an identification of opportunities for the ,department of ,defense to make additional investments into the domestic textile and footwear industries to increase production capacity such industries1 facilitate greater competition1 and reduce the reliance of the ,department on textiles and footwear from foreign manufacturers for which an exception granted under section #dhfb7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 applies4 7e7 ,briefing required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 of this section and in carrying out subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,contents ,the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an explanation of the progress made in carrying out the requirements under subsections 7a7 through 7d72 7,b7 a timeline for completion of each such requirement2 and 7,c7 an identification of any barriers1 including any legislative authorities1 policies1 and resource deficiencies1 to carrying out such requirements4 7f7 ,combat boot quality assurance program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary concerned for each covered ,armed ,force that does not operate a program for certifying combat boots as meeting uniform regulations regarding durability1 quality1 and uniform standards shall establish in such covered ,armed ,force a process to certify that combat boots used by members of such covered ,armed ,force meet uniform regulations regarding durability1 quality1 and uniform standards4 7#b7 ,study required 7,a7 ,the ,secretary concerned for each covered ,armed ,force shall conduct a study assessing the service requirements for combat boots for such covered ,armed ,force to determine the requirements for certifying combat boots under the program established in such covered ,armed ,force under paragraph 7#a7 as meeting uniform regulations regarding durability1 quality1 and uniform standards4 7,b7 ,the study required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an identification of-- 7i7 general requirements for wear1 durability and quality2 7ii7 specialty-specific requirements based on the duties and operating environments of members of ,armed ,forces2 and 7iii7 minimum requirements for biomechanics for the health and readiness of such members4 7#c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and not less frequently than every three months thereafter until the ,secretary concerned for a covered ,armed ,force establishes the program required under paragraph 7#a7 in such covered ,armed ,force and completes the study required under paragraph 7#b71 such ,secretary concerned shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services for the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the progress towards establishing such program and completing such study4 #hff4 ,cybersecurity regulatory harmonization 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of each military department1 and representatives from the service acquisition executives of each military department1 shall-- 7#a7 harmonize the cybersecurity requirements applicable to the defense industrial base across the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 reduce the number of such requirements that are unique to a specific contract or other agreement of the ,department2 and 7#c7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the actions taken to carry out the harmonization described in paragraph 7#a7 and the reduction described in paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,requirements ,the harmonization required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall ensure that processes and governance structures exist and are sufficient to identify and eliminate duplicative and inconsistent cybersecurity requirements and cybersecurity requirements unique to single contracts1 including-- 7#a7 a process and governance structure for assessing whether future proposed cybersecurity contractual requirements for contracts or other agreements of the ,department of ,defense are duplicative of other applicable requirements of the ,department of ,defense that are published in the ,federal ,register2 7#b7 a process for coordinating1 centralizing1 approving1 and publishing any proposed cybersecurity requirement not published in the ,federal ,register2 and 7#c7 a mechanism included in the process described in paragraph 7#b7 for ensuring the visibility to and input from internal and external stakeholders4 7c7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the actions taken to implement subsections 7a7 and 7b71 including the status of the harmonization of contractual cybersecurity requirements and of reducing cybersecurity requirements unique to single contracts required by such sections4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the most recently completed fiscal year prior to the submission of the report and include-- 7,a7 a description of any changes made during the period covered by the report to the processes and governance structures described in subsection 7b72 7,b7 a list of each contract or other agreement of the ,department of ,defense entered into during the period covered by the report for which the ,department sought to include a cybersecurity requirement not published in the ,federal ,register2 7,c7 for each contract or other agreement included on the list required by subparagraph 7,b71 whether the ,secretary of ,defense approved the inclusion of the cybersecurity requirement for which such contract or other agreement was included on such list and an explanation of the reasoning of the ,secretary for approving or denying such inclusion2 and 7,d7 such other matters as determined necessary by the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 #hfg4 ,modifications to defense industrial base fund 7a7 ,in general ,section #dhag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7g7 ,eligible uses of authorities 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may use the authorities provided by this section with respect to defense supply chains1 including for material1 material production1 components1 subassemblies1 and finished products1 testing and qualification1 infrastructure1 facility construction and improvement1 and equipment needed directly for the following3 7,a7 ,castings and forgings4 7,b7 ,kinetic capabilities1 including sensors1 targeting systems1 and delivery platforms4 7,c7 ,microelectronics4 7,d7 ,machine tools1 including subtractive1 additive1 convergent1 stamping1 forging1 abrasives1 metrology1 and other production equipment4 7,e7 ,critical minerals1 materials1 and chemicals4 7,f7 ,the workforce of the defense industrial base4 7,g7 ,advanced manufacturing 7as defined in section #dhda7;f77 capability and capacity of the defense industrial base1 including manufacturing at or near the point of need in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7,h7 ,unmanned vehicles1 including subsurface1 surface1 land1 air1 single use1 and attritable unmanned vehicles and associated launch and recovery platforms4 7,i7 ,manned aircraft4 7,j7 ,ground systems4 7,k7 ,power sources4 7,l7 ,ships or submarines1 including technologies and capabilities for the assembly or automation of ships or submarines1 new or modernized infrastructure for the construction of new ships or submarines or the maintenance and sustainment or repair of battle damage to ships or submarines4 7,m7 ,other materiel solutions required to support the operational plans of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command4 7,n7 ,defense space systems4 7,o7 ,batteries4 7#b7 ,prohibition on use in covered countries ,the ,secretary may not use the authorities provided by this section for any activity in a covered country4 7#c7 ,use of authorities for other purposes ,the ,secretary may not use the authorities provided by subsections 7h7 through 7j7 for a purpose other than a purpose described in paragraph 7#a7 unless the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that-- 7i7 the use of the authority for such other purpose is essential to the defense interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 without the use of the authority for such other purpose1 the defense industrial base cannot reasonably be expected to provide a capability needed by the ,department of ,defense in a timely manner2 and 7,b7 not less than #cj days prior to the ,secretary using such authorities for such other purpose1 submits to the congressional defense committees a report on such determination that includes appropriate explanatory material for such use4 7h7 ,grants and other incentives for domestic industrial base capabilities ,for the purposes of creating1 maintaining1 protecting1 expanding1 or restoring the capabilities of the domestic industrial base that are essential for the defense interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 use contracts1 grants1 or other transaction authorities1 including cooperative agreements2 7#b7 establish incentives for the private sector to develop capabilities in areas of defense interest2 7#c7 during the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this subsection1 make awards to third party entities to support investments in small- and medium-sized entities working in areas of defense interest that would benefit missions of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#d7 provide subsidies to offset market manipulation4 7i7 ,defense industrial base purchase commitment program 7#a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of creating1 maintaining1 protecting1 expanding1 or restoring capabilities of the industrial base that are essential for the defense interests of the ,united ,states1 the ,secretary may make purchase commitments-- 7,a7 for the use or resale of an industrial resource or a critical technology item by the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 to encourage the exploration1 development1 and mining of strategic and critical materials2 7,c7 to support the development of other materials and components2 7,d7 for the development of production capabilities2 and 7,e7 to increase the use of emerging technologies in defense program applications and the rapid transition of emerging technologies-- 7i7 from research and development sponsored by the ,federal ,government to commercial applications2 and 7ii7 from commercial research and development to national defense applications4 7#b7 ,exemption for certain limitations 7,a7 ,purchases ,except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 purchase commitments under paragraph 7#a7 may be made for such quantities1 and on such terms and conditions1 including advance payments1 and for such periods1 but not extending beyond a date that is not more than #aj years from the date on which such purchase was initially made1 as the ,secretary deems necessary4 7,b7 ,limitation ,purchase commitments under paragraph 7#a7 involving higher than established ceiling prices 7or if no such established ceiling prices exist1 currently prevailing market prices7 or that result in an anticipated loss on resale shall not be made1 unless it is determined that supply of the materials to be purchased under such purchase commitments could not be effectively increased or provisioned at lower prices or on terms more favorable to the ,federal ,government1 or that such purchases are necessary to assure the availability to the ,united ,states of overseas supplies4 7#c7 ,findings of secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take the actions described in subparagraph 7,b71 if the ,secretary finds with respect to a specific material that-- 7i7 under generally fair and equitable ceiling prices1 for any raw or nonprocessed material or component1 there will result a decrease in supplies from high-cost sources of such material and that the continuation of such supplies from such sources is necessary to carry out the objectives of this section2 or 7ii7 an increase in cost of transportation of such material is temporary and threatens to impair maximum production or supply in any area at stable prices of such material4 7,b7 ,subsidy payments authorized ,upon a finding under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a material1 the ,secretary may1 for the purposes described in paragraph 7#a71 make provision for subsidy payments for such material from sources other than sources that are or that are in covered countries1 in such amounts and in such manner1 including purchase commitments of such material or component thereof and the resale of such material or component thereof at a loss1 and on such terms and conditions1 as the ,secretary determines necessary to ensure that-- 7i7 in the case of a finding described in clause 7i7 of such subparagraph1 supplies from high-cost sources of such material do not decrease2 or 7ii7 in the case of a finding described in clause 7ii7 of such subparagraph with respect to one or more areas1 that maximum production or supply of such material at stable prices in each such area is maintained1 as applicable4 7#d7 ,installation of equipment in industrial facilities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to take an action described in subparagraph 7,b7 if the ,secretary determines that such action will aid the defense interests of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,actions described ,the actions described in this section are-- 7i7 procuring and installing additional equipment1 facilities1 processes or improvements to plants1 factories1 and other industrial facilities owned by the ,federal ,government2 7ii7 procuring and installing equipment1 including equipment owned by the ,federal ,government1 in privately owned plants1 factories1 and other industrial facilities2 7iii7 providing for the modification1 expansion1 or construction of new privately owned facilities1 including modifications or improvements to production processes1 when taking actions under this subsection or subsection 7h72 7iv7 selling or otherwise transferring equipment owned by the ,federal ,government and installed under this subsection to the owners of such plants1 factories1 or other industrial facilities2 7v7 constructing facilities for the purposes described in section subsection 7g77#a72 and 7vi7 applying contracts1 grants1 or other transactions authorities4 7#e7 ,excess metals1 minerals1 materials1 and components 7,a7 ,in general ,metals1 minerals1 materials1 and components acquired pursuant to this subsection which are excess to the needs of programs under this section1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be transferred to the ,national ,defense ,stockpile established by the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq471 or other national reserves if available1 if the ,secretary deems such transfer to be in the public interest4 7,b7 ,transfers at no charge ,transfers made pursuant to this paragraph shall be made without charge against or reimbursement from funds appropriated for the purposes of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih et seq471 or other national reserves if available1 except that costs incident to such transfer1 other than acquisition costs1 shall be paid or reimbursed from such funds4 7,c7 ,treatment of materials ,for the purposes of section #e7;a77#c7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7a77#c771 with respect to amounts paid under subparagraph 7,b7 for any metal1 mineral1 material1 or component transferred pursuant to this paragraph-- 7i7 such metal1 mineral1 material1 or component is deemed to have been determined to be strategic and critical under section #c7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;b7a772 and 7ii7 the ,stockpile ,manager of the ,national ,defense ,stockpile is deemed to have determines there is a shortfall of such materials in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile4 7#f7 ,substitutes ,the ,secretary may make provision for the development and qualification of substitutes for strategic and critical materials1 components1 critical technology items1 and other industrial resources if and to the extent the ,secretary determines that such development and qualification is in the interest of national security4 7j7 ,strengthening domestic productive capacity 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide appropriate incentives to develop1 maintain1 modernize1 restore1 and expand the productive capacities of sources for strategic and critical materials1 components1 critical technology items1 and industrial resources essential for the execution of the national security strategy of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,strategic and critical materials1 components1 and critical technology items 7,a7 ,maintenance of reliable sources of supply ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate actions to ensure that strategic and critical materials1 components1 critical technology items1 and industrial resources are available from reliable sources when and as needed to meet the requirements of the ,department of ,defense during peacetime1 mobilization1 and national emergency 7as defined in section #ab of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,act 7#ej ,,usc #ih;h-#c774 7,b7 ,appropriate action ,for purposes of this paragraph1 appropriate actions include-- 7i7 restricting contract solicitations to reliable sources2 7ii7 stockpiling or placing into reserve strategic and critical materials1 components1 and critical technology items2 7iii7 planning for necessary long lead times for acquiring such materials1 components1 and items2 and 7iv7 developing and qualifying substitutes for such materials1 components1 and items4 7k7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,october #ae1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committee a report evaluating investments made and any other activities carried out using amounts in the ,fund during the previous fiscal year4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 measures of the effectiveness of the investments and activities described in such paragraph in meeting the needs of the ,department of ,defense and the defense industrial base2 7,b7 an evaluation of the return on investment of all ongoing investments from the ,fund2 and 7,c7 a description of efforts to coordinate activities carried out using amounts in the ,fund with activities to support the defense industrial base carried out under other authorities4 7#c7 ,advice ,in preparing a report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into account the advice of the defense industry and such other individuals as the ,secretary considers relevant4 7l7 ,coordination with other defense industrial base activities ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report detailing how activities carried out under this section will be coordinated with-- 7#a7 activities carried out using amounts in the ,defense ,production ,act ,fund under section #cjd of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4#decd72 7#b7 activities of the ,office of ,strategic ,capital2 and 7#c7 any other efforts designed to enhance the defense industrial base4 7m7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered country means-- 7,a7 the ,russian ,federation2 7,b7 the ,republic of ,cuba2 7,c7 the ,bolivarian ,republic of ,venezuela2 7,d7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7,e7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 and 7,f7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#b7 ,the term reliable source means a citizen of1 or business entity organized under the laws of-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states or any territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 a country of the national technology and industrial base1 as defined in section #dhja2 or 7,c7 a qualifying country1 as defined in section #bbe4jjc of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation or any successor regulation4 7#c7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the term strategic and critical materials has the meaning given that term in section #ab7a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#c7a774 4 7b7 ,limitation on use of certain funds ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not use funds made available before the date of the enactment of this ,act to carry out activities under the authority of subsection 7g71 7h71 7i71 or 7j7 of section #dhag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4 7c7 ,amendments to ,national ,security ,capital ,forum ,section #ajib 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 #adi note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 serve as a clearinghouse for vetting potential investments transactions1 whether as a loan or as an equity transaction1 by executive agencies 7as defined in section #acc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code74 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,inclusion of certain officials ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the forum established under subsection 7a7 the following3 7#a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 7#b7 ,the individual serving as the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency and the head of the ,office of ,general ,counsel of the ,department of ,defense4 4 7d7 ,sunset ,effective ,december #ca1 #bjce1 the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,subsections 7g7 through 7m7 of section #dhag of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section4 7#b7 ,subsections 7a77#c7 and 7e7 of section #ajib 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 #adi note71 as added by subsection 7c7 of this section4 ,g ,other ,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 advanced manufacturing 7as defined in section #dhda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 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 ,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 ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 and biannually thereafter until the termination date in subsection 7g71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the senior official responsible for integration of global logistics 7as designated in section #bbbi;b of this title71 shall incorporate the requirements of the ,program into a joint exercise that focuses on the contested logistics environment4 4 #hgc4 ,combatant command experimentation authority 7a7 ,authority ,each commander of a combatant command shall have the authority to conduct experimentation1 prototyping1 and technology demonstrations to support the development and testing of innovative technologies and capability solutions to address operational needs identified by the combatant command4 7b7 ,procedures ,the commander of a combatant command may use the special authorities for contracting described in subsection 7b7 of section #hdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note7 for activities carried out under subsection 7a71 provided that the procedures described in such section are followed4 7c7 ,recommendation for follow-on production ,upon completion of an experiment1 prototype1 or technology demonstration1 if a commander of a combatant command submits to a senior contracting official 7as defined in section #agcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a written determination that the demonstrated technology or capability meets the operational need of the combatant command1 such written determination may be used to fulfill the following requirements3 7#a7 ,a justification for using other than competitive procedures under section #cbjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to acquire the technology or capability which was successfully demonstrated4 7#b7 ,a validated capability needs statement or a written determination that the capability is needed to address a deficiency that affects performance of missions assigned to that command4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority under this section shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7e7 ,inclusion in annual report ,the ,chairman on of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 shall include in each report required after the date of the enactment of this ,act by subsection 7e7 of section #hdc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #f ,u4,s4,c4 #cfja note7 an explanation of each use of the authority under this section during the period covered by the report4 #hgd4 ,annual report on contract cancellations and terminations 7a7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,for each of fiscal years #bjbg through #bjca1 not later than #aj days after the date on which the ,president submits the budget to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each such fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report listing any cancellation or termination for the preceding fiscal year of a contract in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold4 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjbe cancellations and terminations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include in the first report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 a description of any cancellation or termination of a contract in an amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold during fiscal year #bjbe4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an identification of the unique ,government identification number 7commonly referred to as a ,procurement ,instrument ,identification ,number or an ,indefinite ,delivery ,vehicle7 for each contract cancelled or terminated4 7#b7 ,the total value of the contracts described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,the total existing obligations against each such contract4 7#d7 ,any termination settlement paid1 if applicable1 for cancelling or terminating a contract described in paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,a brief justification of the rationale for such cancellation or termination1 disaggregated by contracts-- 7,a7 that do not align with the priorities of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,b7 for which the requirement no longer exists2 7,c7 for which the requirement has decreased2 7,d7 for which the requirement exists1 but the contract did not meet requirements for cost or the schedule or performance of the contract are unacceptable2 or 7,e7 any other rationale as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,for any contract described in paragraph 7#e77;,e71 a justification of the proposed timeline for awarding a new contract to meet the specified requirement4 #hge4 ,ability to withhold contract payments during period of pendancy of a bid protest 7a7 ,authority to withhold certain payments 7#a7 ,procedures ,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 to establish procedures for a contracting officer of the ,department of ,defense to withhold payment of covered amounts to an incumbent contractor during the period of pendency resulting from a bid protest by such incumbent contractor4 7#b7 ,forfeit ,the procedures developed in accordance with this section shall provide that payment amounts withheld under paragraph 7#a7 from an incumbent contractor during a period of pendency resulting from a bid protest by such incumbent contractor shall be forfeited by the incumbent contractor upon the determination by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states to dismiss such bid protest based on a lack of any reasonable legal or factual basis becoming a final determination4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered amounts means an amount that is not greater than five percent of the total amount to be paid to an incumbent contractor but for the withholding of payment under subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,the term covered contract means a contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,defense with an incumbent contractor for the procurement of goods or services during the period of pendency 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 final determination1 with respect to the dismissal of a bid protest1 means such dismissal-- 7,a7 was not the subject of a request for reconsideration and the time period for requesting reconsideration has expired2 or 7,b7 was the subject of a request for reconsideration and the reconsideration processes for which is completed4 7#d7 ,the term incumbent contractor means a contractor for 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 bid protest4 7#e7 ,the term period of pendency means the period of performance under a contract that was awarded or extended because the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7,a7 received notice of a bid protest submitted by the incumbent contractor to the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 was prohibited from awarding a new contract during the pendency of such bid protest under section #ceec7;c7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hgf4 ,indemnification of contractors against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks 7a7 ,review ,the review of requests submitted by a contractor to a ,department of ,defense contracting officer pursuant to ,public ,law #he-hjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #adca et seq47 for indemnification against nuclear and unusually hazardous risks1 including those involving the procurement of commercial nuclear technology1 shall include1 to the 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 review of each indemnification request submitted by a contractor described in subsection 7a7 shall be completed with a final decision on approval or denial1 including an executed memorandum of decision1 not later than #ij days after the date of the request4 7c7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary of each military department shall delegate the authority to approve or deny indemnification requests submitted by contractors described in subsection 7a7 for contracts relating to advanced nuclear energy systems or components to such subordinate officials as the ,secretary determines appropriate to ensure the timely and effective execution of reviewing such requests4 #hgg4 ,enhanced security strategy for procurement of private fifth-generation wireless technology 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 such 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 capabilities whenever possible4 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 has the meaning given in section #ibjb of title ,,xcii of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc74 ,,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 ,directive authority for matters for which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering has responsibility4 ,sec4 #ijc4 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international ,armaments ,cooperation4 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,modification to authorities of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation4 ,sec4 #ije4 ,modification of covered technology categories for ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 ,sec4 #ijf4 ,additional authorities for ,office of ,strategic ,capital4 ,sec4 #ijg4 ,defense ,science ,board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solution and software delivery4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters ,sec4 #iaa4 ,removal of members of ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and combatant commanders4 ,sec4 #iab4 ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja4 ,sec4 #iac4 ,authority to establish regional outreach centers for the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 ,sec4 #iad4 ,small-,,uas ,industrial ,base ,working ,group4 ,sec4 #iae4 ,temporary prohibition on disestablishment of ,navy ,expeditionary ,combat ,command ,pacific4 ,sec4 #iaf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for modification or consolidation of geographic combatant commands4 ,sec4 #iag4 ,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 ,a ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense and ,related ,matters #ija4 ,prohibition of diversity1 equity1 and inclusion programs of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,repeals and modifications 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 7#c7 by striking subsection 7l72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7m7 through 7o7 as subsections 7l7 through 7n71 respectively2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking ,accompanying each national defense strategy provided to the congressional defense committees in accordance with subsection 7g77#a77;,d7 and inserting ,on an annual basis2 and 7,b7 by striking provide a report and inserting submit to the congressional defense committees a report4 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 ,repeal of ,inspector ,general oversight of diversity and inclusion in ,department of ,defense2 supremacist1 extremist1 or criminal gang activity in the ,armed ,forces ,section #eed of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ada note7 is repealed4 7e7 ,repeal of ,senior ,advisors for ,diversity and ,inclusion ,section #iac of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #acd ,stat4 #chjb7 is repealed4 7f7 ,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 plans1 strategic plans1 reports1 or surveys relating to diversity1 equity1 inclusion1 and accessibility1 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 7#c7 ,accessibility defined ,in this subsection1 the term accessibility has the meaning given that term in the ,department of ,defense ,diversity1 ,equity1 ,inclusion1 and ,accessibility ,strategic ,plan for ,fiscal ,years #bjbb and #bjbc1 except such term does not refer to accessibility or other accommodations required under law for individuals with disabilities4 #ijb4 ,directive authority for matters for which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering has responsibility ,section #acc;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting elements of the ,department relating to after supervising1 all2 7,b7 by inserting and enhancing jointness after and engineering efforts2 and 7,c7 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 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 directing the ,secretaries of the military departments and the heads of all 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 ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international ,armaments ,cooperation 7a7 ,establishment of ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international ,armaments ,cooperation ,section #ach7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph 7#g73 7#g7 ,one of the ,assistant ,secretaries is the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international ,armaments ,cooperation1 who shall report directly to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 ,the principal duty of the ,assistant ,secretary shall be to carry out section #acc;b7b77#aj7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,increase in authorized number of ,assistant ,secretaries 7#a7 ,increase ,section #ach7;a77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ai and inserting #bj4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7#ai74 and inserting ,assistant ,secretaries of ,defense 7#bj74 #ijd4 ,modification to authorities of the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,section #aci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 have access to approved test and evaluation master plans and test strategies of the armed forces for purposes of conducting independent reviews of such plans and strategies4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7k71 by inserting 1 and the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the amount requested for the ,office of the ,director in the ,department of ,defense budget for each fiscal year is sufficient to enable the ,director 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 or other agreements 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 preparation1 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 or other agreements for which authorization is provided under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,requirement to maintain certain test and evaluation activities 7#a7 ,limitation ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense may not-- 7,a7 divest or consolidate a capability specified in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 transfer responsibility for such a capability away from the organization responsible for the capability as of the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,c7 take any other action that would reduce the scope or effectiveness of the capability4 7#b7 ,capabilities described ,the capabilities specified in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 the ,cyber ,assessment ,program2 7,b7 the ,center for ,countermeasures2 7,c7 the ,test and ,evaluation ,threat ,resource ,activity2 7,d7 the ,joint ,technical ,coordinating ,group for ,munitions ,effectiveness ,program2 7,e7 the ,joint ,aircraft ,survivability ,program2 7,f7 the ,joint ,test and ,evaluation ,program2 and 7,g7 the ,test and ,evaluation ,transformation ,program4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 may a waive the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to capability specified in paragraph 7#b71 on a case-by-case basis1 if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a plan for divesting1 consolidating1 transferring1 or otherwise reducing the scope or effectiveness the capability 7as the case may be71 which shall include-- 7i7 in the case of a capability proposed to be transferred to another organization within the ,department of ,defense-- 7,i7 identification of the organization to which such capability will be transferred2 and 7,,ii7 an explanation of the level of resources needed to sustain such capability at the new organization1 staffing levels for the capability at such organization1 and any agreements needed to implement the proposed transfer2 and 7ii7 in the case of a capability proposed to be divested or consolidated by the ,secretary1 a justification for the divestment or consolidation together with an explanation of how the proposed divestment or consolidation will not result in a loss of capabilities or functions in a manner that poses a risk to any mission of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the plan under subparagraph 7,a7 was submitted4 7#d7 ,resources ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that sufficient funding and personnel are made available to the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation to maintain the capabilities specified in paragraph 7#b7 during the period in which the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 applies4 #ije4 ,modification of covered technology categories for ,office of ,strategic ,capital ,paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7f7 of section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,u7 through 7,,gg7 as subparagraphs 7,v7 through 7,,hh71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,t7 the following new subparagraph3 7,u7 ,nuclear fission and fusion energy technologies4 4 #ijf4 ,additional authorities for ,office of ,strategic ,capital 7a7 ,in general ,section #adi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ije of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7h72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsections3 7f7 ,fees 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,the ,director may-- 7i7 charge and collect fees for the costs specified in subparagraph 7,b7 for services provided by the ,office and associated with administering programs under this section1 including project-specific transaction costs and direct costs relating to such services2 and 7ii7 establish those fees at amounts that the ,director considers appropriate only to recover the costs of project-specific transaction costs and to offset the expenses of administering of those programs4 7,b7 ,the costs specified in this subparagraph are the following3 7i7 ,due diligence costs paid to third parties for services conducting national security1 legal1 engineering1 technical1 financial1 and other due diligence on applicants1 prospective and existing borrowers1 guarantors1 sponsors1 and other key transaction parties1 their respective owners1 managers1 and employees1 and their properties1 assets1 and operations4 7ii7 ,costs of third-party services related to ratings analysis1 underwriting1 appraisals1 valuations1 travel to and inspection of project sites1 and other customary analysis relating to specific applications4 7iii7 ,costs of third-party legal services for negotiation and documentation of transactions4 7iv7 ,costs of third-party services for monitoring1 restructurings1 and workouts of agreements4 7v7 ,administrative expenses directly related to credit program operations as defined in ,office of ,management and ,budget ,circular ,a-#aa as of ,august #bjbe1 including-- 7,i7 the appropriate proportion of administrative expenses that are shared with non-credit programs2 7,,ii7 the cost of loan systems development and maintenance1 including information technology systems costs2 7,,iii7 the cost of monitoring credit programs and private lenders for compliance with contractual requirements1 laws1 and regulations2 7,,iv7 the cost of all activities related to credit extension1 loan servicing1 write-off1 and close out2 and 7,v7 the cost of collecting delinquent or defaulted loans4 7#b7 ,deposit into credit program account 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts collected as fees under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 be deposited into the ,credit ,program ,account established under subsection 7e77#e72 and 7ii7 remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,limitation on use of fees ,notwithstanding subsection 7e77#e77;,b71 none of the fees collected under paragraph 7#a7 may be used to pay salaries or expenses of civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense or for any purposes other than those described in this subsection or subsection 7e77#ab74 7#c7 ,termination of authority 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 the authority under paragraph 7#a7 to charge and collect fees shall expire on the date specified in paragraph 7#i77;,a7 of subsection 7e74 7,b7 ,treatment of certain assets ,with respect to a loan or loan guarantee provided under this section that is outstanding as of the expiration date under subparagraph 7,a71 the authority of the ,director under paragraph 7#a7 to charge and collect fees for services relating to the loan or loan guarantee shall remain in effect for the duration of the loan or loan guarantee4 7#d7 ,reports required 7,a7 ,annual report ,not later than ,march #a of each year1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7i7 a detailed summary of the fees collected under paragraph 7#a7 in the preceding fiscal year2 and 7ii7 a description of how those fees were allocated4 7,b7 ,audit ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense shall-- 7i7 conduct a review of the fees charged and collected under paragraph 7#a7 in fiscal year #bjbf and provide a report on the results of the review to the congressional defense committees2 and 7ii7 conduct an audit of the fees collected in fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg and1 once completed1 provide a report to the congressional defense committees on the results of the audit not later than #ahj days after the end of fiscal year #bjbg4 7g7 ,authority to accept services ,the ,director may accept services1 such as legal1 financial1 technical1 or professional services1 associated with administering programs under this section1 including accepting such services as indirect payment in kind for services provided by the ,office4 4 7b7 ,determinations of loan default under pilot program on capital assistance to support defense investment in industrial base ,subsection 7e77#c77;,a77ii77,,vi7 of such section is amended by striking ,secretary and inserting ,director4 7c7 ,conforming amendment to credit program account ,subsection 7e77#e77;,a77ii7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking consist of amounts and inserting the following3 8consist of-- 7,i7 amounts 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subclause3 7,,ii7 fees deposited under subsection 7f77#b74 4 7d7 ,additional modifications to pilot program on capital assistance ,subsection 7e7 of such section is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#aj7 ,presumption of compliance ,each agreement for a loan or loan guarantee executed by the ,director under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 shall be conclusively presumed to be issued in compliance with the requirements of this section4 7#aa7 ,authority to collect debts ,in the case of a default on a loan or loan guarantee provided under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 the ,director may exercise any priority of the ,united ,states in collecting debts relating to the default4 7#ab7 ,additional authorities ,in carrying out the capital assistance program under this subsection the ,director may-- 7,a7 enter into contracts1 agreements1 or other transactions with applicants for or recipients of capital assistance pursuant to which such applicants or recipients directly pay for the costs of third-party services provided to the ,office in connection with transactions involving such applicants and recipients2 7,b7 procure temporary and intermittent services of experts and consultants in accordance with section #caji of title #e only for the purposes established under this subsection2 and 7,c7 with the consent of another ,federal agency1 enter into an agreement with that ,federal agency to use1 with or without reimbursement1 any service1 equipment1 personnel1 or facility of that ,federal agency4 4 #ijg4 ,defense ,science ,board study on optimal organizational structure for digital solution and software delivery 7a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,defense ,science ,board to conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate and recommend the most optimal organizational structure within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense to align and maximize the output of digital solutions engineering and software delivery activities across the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of existing organizational structures and organizations supporting digital solutions engineering and software delivery across the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7,a7 current responsibilities1 requirements1 and deliverables of software delivery organizations across the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 limitations based on current enterprise data management platforms2 7,c7 optimization of resource allocation and utilization processes2 and 7,d7 integration challenges and opportunities with ,department-wide digital solution engineering and software delivery initiatives4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of potential organizational courses of action for supporting digital solutions engineering within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 including-- 7,a7 establishment of a new defense agency or ,department of ,defense field activity2 7,b7 integration into an existing defense agency or ,department of ,defense field activity2 7,c7 consolidation of digital development functions within existing ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense staff organizations2 7,d7 optimization of current organizational structures and authorities2 7,e7 hybrid approaches combining elements of the options described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d72 and 7,f7 any other organizational structures deemed appropriate by the ,defense ,science ,board4 7#c7 ,recommendations on the selection of the optimal organizational structure1 including-- 7,a7 analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of each course of action evaluated under paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 evaluation of cost-effectiveness and resource implications2 7,c7 application of lessons from similar industry or academic entities performing similar work2 7,d7 consideration of governance and execution framework requirements2 7,e7 assessment of the implementation of and execution of governance structures1 including artificial intelligence model management2 and 7,f7 recommendations for unique acquisition authorities to support rapid digital solutions engineering and deployment4 7#d7 ,transition recommendations for implementing the selected organizational structure1 including-- 7,a7 detailed implementation timeline and milestones2 7,b7 resource requirements and funding mechanisms2 and 7,c7 legislative or regulatory changes needed4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,transmittal to ,secretary ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,board shall transmit to the ,secretary of ,defense a final report on the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,transmittal to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary receives the final report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit the report to the congressional defense committees1 together with such comments as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,digital solutions engineering ,the term digital solutions engineering means the development1 deployment1 and sustainment of artificial intelligence systems1 software applications1 data engineering solutions1 data analytics platforms1 and other digital technologies for operational and business purposes4 7#b7 ,software delivery organizations ,the term software delivery organizations means organizational units dedicated to the rapid development1 deployment1 and sustainment of software applications and digital solutions4 ,b ,other ,department of ,defense ,organization and ,management ,matters #iaa4 ,removal of members of ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and combatant commanders 7a7 ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff ,section #aea of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,removal of members of ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff 7#a7 ,if the ,president removes a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff from office or transfers a member of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff to another position or location before the end of the term of the member as specified in statute1 the ,president shall1 not later than five days after the removal or transfer takes effect1 submit to ,congress1 including the congressional defense committees1 notice that the member is being removed or transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or transfer4 7#b7 ,nothing in this subsection prohibits a personnel action authorized by another provision of law4 4 7b7 ,combatant commanders ,section #afd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 7,a7 ,if the ,president removes an officer assigned under paragraph 7#a7 to serve as the commander of a unified or specified combatant command or transfers that officer to another position or location before the expected end of the officer's service as a combatant commander1 the ,president shall1 not later than five days after the removal or transfer takes effect1 submit to ,congress1 including the congressional defense committees1 notice that the officer is being removed or transferred and a statement of the reason for the removal or transfer4 7,b7 ,nothing in this paragraph prohibits a personnel action authorized by another provision of law4 4 #iab4 ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja 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 ,interagency ,task ,force #dja 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department of ,defense a joint activity to be known as the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,director 7#a7 ,there is a ,director of the ,task ,force 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 the ,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 ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 be designated as a jointly manned activity with full joint manning support from the covered armed forces as determined by the ,director2 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 ,defense with support from designated organizational elements within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense as determined by the ,director in coordination with the ,secretary4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the responsibilities of the ,task ,force shall include 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 participation and assistance as necessary4 7#c7 ,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 force4 7#d7 ,coordinate efforts across the ,department of ,defense to develop1 test1 evaluate1 and procure counter-s,u,a,s kinetic and non-kinetic defeat capabilities4 7#e7 ,carry out the counter-s,u,a,s validation and acquisition responsibilities described in subsections 7e7 and 7f74 7#f7 ,develop and regularly update a counter-s,u,a,s strategic plan4 7#g7 ,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-suas systems 7#a7 ,the ,task ,force 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 ,task ,force 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 ,task ,force 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 division ,the ,director shall establish and maintain an acquisition division within the ,task ,force4 ,the acquisition division shall-- 7#a7 include acquisition professionals from relevant portfolio acquisition executives 7as described in section #agcb of this title7 within each covered armed force2 7#b7 support and facilitate efforts of the ,director and 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 ,task ,force 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 ,annual reports ,on an annual basis1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes a summary of the activities of the ,task ,force over the period covered by the report1 including a description of-- 7#a7 the progress of the ,task ,force in carrying out the requirements of this section2 7#b7 the metrics used to measure such progress2 and 7#c7 recommendations for congressional consideration4 7h7 ,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 ,review of counter-unmanned aircraft system readiness 7#a7 ,review ,the ,director of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall conduct a review to identify differences in the interpretation and application of section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 among the military departments4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 ,the report shall include a description of each of the following3 7,a7 ,differences identified in the interpretation and application of section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 among the military departments1 including differences with respect to-- 7i7 interpretations of the term covered facility or asset2 7ii7 the application of modern best practices for counter-,,uas systems to each type of covered facility or asset2 and 7iii7 divergent1 unrealistic1 or unnecessarily limited legal interpretations of the term covered facility or asset4 7,b7 ,the plan of the ,director to remedy1 without changes to the underlying law1 the differences in legal interpretations and applications identified under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,any resources required to expedite and modernize site evaluations1 including electromagnetic spectrum evaluations required for the deployment of counter-,,uas systems and site surveys described in section #ajhi of this ,act4 7,d7 ,suggestions to improve the role of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command as a synchronizing body for homeland counter-,,uas systems deployed at covered facilities or assets4 7,e7 ,the strategy of the ,director for retrofitting and modernizing military installations and depots for testing counter-,,uas systems and an identification of any policy1 legal1 or regulatory challenges to carrying out such a strategy4 7#c7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term counter-,,uas system has the meaning given that term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,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 ,interagency ,task ,force #dja 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 ,task ,force 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 7d7 ,counter unmanned aerial system threat library ,section #cec of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #acj;i note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,not later and all that follows through ,office1 and inserting ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,director of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and all that follows through ,office1 and inserting ,the ,director of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,secretary of the ,army and inserting the ,director4 #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 ,small-,,uas ,industrial ,base ,working ,group 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbf1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a working group to be known as the ,small-,,uas ,industrial ,base ,working ,group 7referred to in this section as the ,working ,group7 to analyze the supplier base for small-,,uas systems and recommend investments or other actions to improve such supplier base4 7b7 ,members ,the ,working ,group shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,industrial ,base ,policy4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,autonomous ,warfare ,group4 7#d7 ,one or more representatives of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit4 7#e7 ,the service acquisition executive of each military department4 7#f7 ,one or more representatives from the ,army ,materiel ,command4 7#g7 ,one or more representatives from the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 7#h7 ,such other members as the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7c7 ,director of ,working ,group ,the ,director of the ,defense ,autonomous ,warfare ,group shall serve as the ,director of the ,working ,group4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the ,working ,group shall have the following responsibilities3 7#a7 ,analyzing the current capacity of the s,u,a,s industrial base1 including manufacturers of complete s,u,a,s systems and suppliers of components for such systems4 7#b7 ,identifying likely investments by entities in the s,u,a,s industrial base to remediate fragile supply chains and supply chains for systems or components for which there are limited or no domestic suppliers1 taking into account reasonable estimates of ,federal ,government and commercial demand and ensuring that private investment is leveraged to the greatest extent practicable4 7#c7 ,developing plans for investments and other actions to remediate fragile or non-,u4,s4 suppliers1 including the following3 7,a7 ,continued ,federal ,government purchases of significant numbers of s,u,a,s systems4 7,b7 ,partnerships between entities in the s,u,a,s industrial base and the ,federal ,government1 including-- 7i7 the ,sky,foundry initiative of the ,army ,materiel ,command2 7ii7 arrangements for companies in the s,u,a,s industrial base to operate commercially-owned1 commercially-operated production facilities on sites within the ,united ,states organic industrial base2 7iii7 arrangements for the establishment of ,government-owned1 contractor-operated s,u,a,s component production facilities on such sites2 and 7iv7 arrangements for the establishment of ,government-owned1 ,government-operated s,u,a,s component production facilities on such sites4 7,c7 ,identifying s,u,a,s capabilities that are required by the ,army1 ,navy1 ,air ,force1 ,marine ,corps1 and ,space ,force1 but which commercial industry cannot or is not expected to fulfill4 7,d7 ,identifying opportunities for public-private partnerships to support the incubation and innovation of s,u,a,s technology4 7#d7 ,identifying potential changes in qualification processes for s,u,a,s components that could enable greater commercial production of such components and s,u,a,s systems4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7,a7 an initial assessment of the s,u,a,s industrial base2 7,b7 a summary of the aggregate demand signal made by the ,federal ,government for s,u,a,s production as of the date of the report2 7,c7 a summary of the future projected demand signal by the ,federal ,government for s,u,a,s production2 7,d7 a description of the likely investments in the s,u,a,s component supplier base by commercial industry over the period of #ah months following the date of the report2 7,e7 recommendations for investments or other actions to strengthen the s,u,a,s industrial base to optimally meet aggregate ,federal ,government and commercial demand2 and 7,f7 an assessment of the ,sky ,foundry initiative of the ,army to determine how that initiative is expected to-- 7i7 assist the ,army in meeting its s,u,a,s requirements at a competitive cost2 and 7ii7 materially impact the health of the s,u,a,s industrial base4 7#b7 ,biannual reports ,not less frequently than once every #ahj days following the submittal of the initial report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the congressional defense committees an updated version of the report4 7f7 ,authorization of ,sky,foundry ,program ,the ,secretary of the ,army may establish a ,sky,foundry program if-- 7#a7 the ,working ,group has submitted the initial report required under subsection 7e77#a7 to the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense certifies to such committees that the ,sky,foundry program-- 7,a7 will improve the ability of the ,army to rapidly field s,u,a,s systems at a competitive cost2 and 7,b7 will not negatively impact the commercial s,u,a,s industrial base4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term small-,,uas or s,u,a,s means an unmanned aircraft system designated as ,group #a1 ,group #b1 or ,group #c in the ,unmanned ,aircraft ,systems ,categorization ,chart set forth in chapter ,,iii of the ,department of ,defense ,joint ,publication #c-cj 7relating to ,joint ,air ,operations71 or any successor to such categorization system4 7#b7 ,the term s,u,a,s component means any of following components for s,u,a,s systems3 7,a7 ,brushless motors4 7,b7 ,batteries4 7,c7 ,antennae4 7,d7 ,flight controllers1 including printed circuit boards4 7,e7 ,wiring harnesses4 7,f7 ,rotors4 7,g7 ,blades and propellers4 7,h7 ,chassis1 bodies1 and frames4 7,i7 ,sensors1 including electro-optical and infra-red sensors1 ,,gps1 and other such sensors4 #iae4 ,temporary prohibition on disestablishment of ,navy ,expeditionary ,combat ,command ,pacific 7a7 ,in general ,during the one-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy may not take any action to disestablish the ,navy ,expeditionary ,combat ,command ,pacific located at ,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy 7or a designee of the ,secretary7 shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7#a7 the status of the decision of the ,secretary with respect to the disestablishment of the ,navy ,expeditionary ,combat ,command ,pacific2 and 7#b7 the strategic rationale1 cost1 and benefits of such disestablishment4 #iaf4 ,limitation on availability of funds for modification or consolidation of geographic combatant commands 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 #fj 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 missions1 responsibilities1 or force structure of any a geographic combatant command as set forth in chapter #f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 with those of any other command4 7#b7 ,appointing an officer in a grade below ,o-#aj to serve as the ,commander of any geographic combatant command4 7#c7 ,divesting1 consolidating1 or returning to a host country any site included in the real property inventory of a geographic combatant 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 undertaken with appropriate consultations with international partners1 the action is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,a detailed analysis of the impact of such action on-- 7,a7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency and other operational plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including counterterrorism operations and crisis response operations1 and the ability of the ,armed ,forces to support such execution2 7,b7 the ability of the ,united ,states to maintain access in the affected geographic command's area of responsibility1 including to protect the freedom of navigation2 7,c7 military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability1 security cooperation1 and joint activities with allies and partners2 and 7,d7 ,united ,states deterrence of potential threats1 including those that may be posed by the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,russian ,federation1 and the adequacy of ,united ,states military posture in the affected geographic command's area of responsibilities for such purposes4 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 partner4 7#e7 ,independent risk assessments prepared by the ,commanders of the affected geographic combatant commands1 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 ,states2 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 affected geographic combatant commands2 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 7c7 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with ,commanders in the affected geographic combatant command's area of responsibility 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 #iag4 ,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 take any action described in subsection 7b7 with respect to 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 ,actions described ,the actions described in this subsection are any actions to integrate or otherwise restructure the ,commands1 including through-- 7#a7 changing the numbers1 duty locations1 or responsibilities of personnel under the ,commands2 or 7#b7 modifying leadership or reporting chains of the ,commands4 7c7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed comparison of the organizational structures of the ,commands 7as in effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act7 compared to the proposed organizational structures of such ,commands if integrated as proposed by the ,secretary of the ,army1 including any associated 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 ,x ,general ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,financial ,matters ,sec4 #ajja4 ,general transfer authority4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,consolidation of reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense financial improvement and audit remediation plan4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,concurrent reporting date for annual update to ,defense ,business ,systems ,audit ,remediation ,plan and ,department of ,defense annual financial statements4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirements4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,extension of audit requirement for ,department of ,defense components4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aai-ba4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf4 ,subtitle ,b--,counterdrug ,activities ,sec4 #ajaj4 ,support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime4 ,subtitle ,c--,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,definition of short-term work for purposes of ,navy construction of combatant and escort vessels and assignment of vessel projects4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,navy ,senior ,technical ,authority4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,overhaul1 repair1 and maintenance of vessels in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for ,navy amphibious ship maintenance4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,metrics for basic and functional design for ship construction4 ,sec4 #ajag4 ,authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for destroyer maintenance4 ,sec4 #ajah4 ,limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission oceanographic research vessels of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajai4 ,strategy for ,navy investment in and support for the maritime industrial base4 ,sec4 #ajbj4 ,exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical authority requirements4 ,sec4 #ajba4 ,pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies and capabilities4 ,sec4 #ajbb4 ,modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund4 ,subtitle ,d--,counterterrorism ,sec4 #ajca4 ,extension of authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism 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 ,e--,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 ,senior leaders of the ,department of ,defense and other specified persons3 authority to provide protection4 ,sec4 #ajdc4 ,modification of requirements relating to support of civil authorities by ,armed ,forces4 ,sec4 #ajdd4 ,authority of ,secretary of ,defense to enter into contracts to provide certain assistance to secure the southern land border of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #ajde4 ,limitation on use of funds to relocate or otherwise remove the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program4 ,sec4 #ajdf4 ,limitation on retirement of ,gray ,eagle unmanned aircraft systems4 ,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 ,limitation on use of funds for deactivation of ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades4 ,sec4 #ajej4 ,prohibition on use of live animals in ,department of ,defense live fire trauma training4 ,sec4 #ajea4 ,prohibition on destruction or scrapping of ,world ,war ,,ii-era aircraft4 ,sec4 #ajeb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,sec4 #ajec4 ,congressional notification of support for immigration enforcement operations4 ,subtitle ,f--,studies and ,reports ,sec4 #ajfa4 ,notification of waivers under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji4 ,sec4 #ajfb4 ,modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain surplus firearms1 ammunition1 and parts4 ,sec4 #ajfc4 ,extension of mobility capability requirements study4 ,sec4 #ajfd4 ,extension of briefing requirement regarding civil authorities at the ,southwest border4 ,sec4 #ajfe4 ,extension of biennial assessments of ,air ,force ,test ,center4 ,sec4 #ajff4 ,reports on installation of certain collision avoidance systems in military rotary-wing aircraft4 ,sec4 #ajfg4 ,cybersecurity and resilience annex in ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network assessments4 ,sec4 #ajfh4 ,,gao review and report on biological weapons experiments on and in relation to ticks1 tick-borne disease4 ,sec4 #ajfi4 ,briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and development of existing ,arctic infrastructure4 ,sec4 #ajgj4 ,semiannual report on ,department of ,defense operations at the southern land border4 ,sec4 #ajga4 ,assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs for secure facilities and networks at universities4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #ajha4 ,extension of the ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy4 ,sec4 #ajhb4 ,federal agency support for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajhc4 ,provision of contract authority to ,afghanistan ,war ,commission4 ,sec4 #ajhd4 ,reauthorization of ,servicewomen's ,commemorative ,partnership4 ,sec4 #ajhe4 ,,aukus ,improvement ,act of #bjbe4 ,sec4 #ajhf4 ,framework for reforming technology transfer and foreign disclosure policies4 ,sec4 #ajhg4 ,procurement and distribution of sports foods and dietary supplements to members of the ,armed ,forces assigned to the ,united ,states ,special ,operations ,command4 ,sec4 #ajhh4 ,pilot program on enhanced use of advanced sensor networks to improve ,air ,force counter-unmanned aircraft system capabilities for base defense4 ,sec4 #ajhi4 ,pilot program and other requirements for accelerating protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #ajij4 ,process for complaints and investigations of transportation service providers and transportation officers4 ,sec4 #ajia4 ,declassification of certain records relating to ,tower #bb attack4 ,sec4 #ajib4 ,updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery4 ,sec4 #ajic4 ,critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise4 ,sec4 #ajid4 ,irregular ,warfare ,exercise ,laboratory4 ,sec4 #ajie4 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy4 ,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 ,consolidation of reporting requirements relating to ,department of ,defense financial improvement and audit remediation plan 7a7 ,financial improvement and audit remediation plan ,section #bdj;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7v71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7vi7 meeting resource requirements1 including personnel and information technology infrastructure2 and 7vii7 identifying long-range goals and measurable objectives1 including audit cycle timelines1 control testing frequency1 and auditor-validated corrective action plans2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 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 7x7 ,the number and scope of automated processes implemented1 including reconciliation1 inventory validation1 and internal controls4 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 subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph1 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 4 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 #ajjc4 ,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 #ajjd4 ,amendments and repeals to budgetary display requirements 7a7 ,amendments to existing law 7#a7 ,explosive ,ordnance ,disposal ,defense ,program ,section #bbhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,body ,armor ,procurement ,section #ada of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note7 is amended to read as follows3 #ada4 ,body armor procurement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that body armor is procured using funds authorized to be appropriated by this title4 4 7b7 ,repeals of existing law ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,evaluation and assessment of the distributed common ground system ,section #bai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note74 7#b7 ,separate program elements required for research and development of ,joint ,light ,tactical ,vehicle ,section #bac of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,public ,law #aaa-chc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note74 7#c7 ,separate procurement line items for ,future ,combat ,systems program ,section #aaa of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note74 7#d7 ,separate procurement and research1 development1 test1 and evaluation line items and program elements for ,sky ,warrior ,unmanned ,aerial ,systems project ,section #bad of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note74 7#e7 ,requirement for separate display of budgets for ,afghanistan and ,iraq ,section #aejb of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7,public ,law #aaj-dag2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bba note74 #ajje4 ,extension of audit requirement for ,department of ,defense components ,section #ajjd7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bdj;d note7 is amended by striking #bjcd and inserting #bjce4 #ajjf4 ,reporting requirements for amounts made available pursuant to title ,,ii of ,public ,law #aai-ba 7a7 ,annual reports ,at the time of the submission 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 congressional defense committees the following1 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 ,m-#a and ,o-#a budget justification documents1 which shall identify the allocation of funds by budget activity1 activity group1 and sub-activity group4 7#d7 ,c-#a budget justification documents1 which shall identify the allocation of funds by component1 location1 and project name4 7b7 ,quarterly reports and briefings ,on a quarterly basis1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of balances of projects and activities funded using amounts described in subsection 7a71 including all uncommitted1 committed1 and unobligated funds2 and 7#b7 following the submission of each such report1 provide to the congressional defense a briefing on the matters covered by the report4 #ajjg4 ,use of technology using artificial intelligence to facilitate audit of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense for fiscal year #bjbf 7a7 ,use of ,,ai technology for audits ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall encourage1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the use of technology that uses artificial intelligence or machine learning for the purpose of facilitating audits of the financial statements of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,implementation of ,,ai technology for audits ,the ,director of the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,office of the ,department1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department1 shall oversee the adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in support of financial management and enterprise business operations4 ,b ,counterdrug ,activities #ajaj4 ,support for counterdrug activities and activities to counter transnational organized crime ,subsection 7h77#c7 of section #bhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7iv7 a description of the arrangements1 if any1 for the sustainment of the support1 project1 or purpose and the source of funds to support sustainment of the capabilities and performance outcomes achieved using such support1 if applicable2 7v7 a description of the objectives for the support1 project1 or purpose2 and 7vi7 information1 including the amount1 type1 and purpose1 about the support provided to the agency during the fiscal year for which the support is provided with respect to-- 7,i7 this section2 or 7,,ii7 counterdrug activities authorized by section #ajcc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-he2 #aaa ,stat4 #ahaa74 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives and inserting the congressional defense committees4 ,c ,naval ,vessels and ,shipyards #ajaa4 ,requirements for amphibious warfare ship force structure ,section #hjfb7;e7 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 and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 the ,navy prioritizes scheduled maintenance and repair actions to maintain the minimum number of available amphibious warfare ships to meet operational requirements4 4 #ajab4 ,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 #ajac4 ,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 portfolio acquisition executive1 established under section #agcb of this title4 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 such class4 ,any such requirement that the ,senior ,technical ,authority determines is unnecessary to meet a key performance parameter or key system attribute shall not be approved4 4 #ajad4 ,overhaul1 repair1 and maintenance of vessels in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands ,section #hfhj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,united ,states or ,guam and inserting ,united ,states1 ,guam1 or ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7,b7 by striking the ,united ,states or ,guam each place it appears and inserting the ,united ,states1 ,guam1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the ,united ,states or ,guam and inserting the ,united ,states1 ,guam1 or the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 #ajae4 ,allocation of certain operation and maintenance funds for ,navy amphibious ship maintenance 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term amphibious warfare ship has the meaning given that term in section #hjfb7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 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 #ajaf4 ,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 #ajag4 ,authority for single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for destroyer maintenance ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall seek to enter into a multi-year single award indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract to provide for the maintenance of the ,,ddg-#ajjj class of destroyers4 #ajah4 ,limitation on availability of funds to retire or decommission oceanographic research vessels of the ,navy ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbf may be obligated or expended to retire or decommission1 prepare to retire or decommission1 or place in storage1 any oceanographic research vessel of the ,navy unless the ,secretary of the ,navy has identified and acquired a suitable replacement vessel for conducting the research that has been conducted by the vessel selected for retirement or decommissioning4 #ajai4 ,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 #ajbj4 ,exemption of unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles from certain technical authority requirements 7a7 ,exemption from senior technical authority requirements ,unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles acquired or developed by the ,department of the ,navy are exempt from any requirement for oversight by a senior technical authority established under section #hffi;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 except the requirements1 specifications1 and approvals described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,limitation relating to ,office of the ,chief ,engineer ,subject to subsection 7c71 the ,chief ,engineer of the ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command may not establish any requirement1 specification1 or approval for an unmanned surface vessel or an unmanned underwater vehicle unless such action is approved in advance by the program manager responsible for the respective unmanned system4 7c7 ,exceptions ,as the ,secretary of the ,navy considers appropriate1 unmanned surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles may be subject to requirements1 specifications1 and approvals established by technical domain managers or technical warrant holders with responsibility for cybersecurity1 ordnance and explosives1 or warfare systems1 without advanced approval described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term unmanned surface vessel means a vessel designed to operate on the surface of the water without an onboard human crew4 7#b7 ,the term unmanned underwater vehicle means a vehicle designed to operate below the surface of the water without an onboard human crew4 #ajba4 ,pilot program on use of automated shipbuilding technologies and capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall establish a pilot program on the use of automated assembly technologies and capabilities in naval shipbuilding to reduce overall construction times and alleviate workforce constraints 7in this section referred to as the pilot program74 7b7 ,elements of pilot program ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall-- 7#a7 identify and select available novel automated hull assembly technologies for incorporation and demonstration2 7#b7 designate at least one surface ship or submarine program to demonstrate the automated technologies identified under paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 carry out such demonstrations2 7#d7 evaluate the demonstrated automated technologies-- 7,a7 across a range of functions1 including plate preparation1 welding1 and block assembly2 and 7,b7 for compatibility and ease of adoption into the existing shipbuilding value chain2 and 7#e7 assess the feasibility and effectiveness of automated approaches in improving subassembly construction times1 overall ship construction schedules1 and workforce efficiency and safety4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until the pilot program terminates1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation and results of the pilot program4 7#b7 ,elements of reports ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an identification of the time required to adapt specific technologies and processes4 7,b7 ,a description of the impact of the pilot program on workforce and construction schedules4 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is three years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajbb4 ,modification of authority to purchase used vessels under the ,national ,defense ,sealift ,fund ,section #bbah7;f77#c77;,c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #aj and inserting #ab4 ,d ,counterterrorism #ajca4 ,extension of authority for joint task forces to support law enforcement agencies conducting counter-terrorism activities ,section #ajbb7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bga7;b7 note7 is amended by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjcb4 #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 ,e ,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 ,senior leaders of the ,department of ,defense and other specified persons3 authority to provide protection ,section #gad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 through 7e7 as subsections 7h7 through 7j71 respectively2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,protection for former or retired ,department leadership ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 under regulations prescribed by the ,secretary and in accordance with guidelines approved by the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general1 may authorize qualified members of the armed forces and qualified civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense to provide physical protection and personal security to a former or retired official who-- 7#a7 previously served in a position identified in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g72 and 7#b7 faces serious and credible threats arising from duties performed while employed by the ,department of ,defense4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a7 or 7b72 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f7 and redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b71 the following new subsections3 7d7 ,requirement for written determination ,a determination of the ,secretary of ,defense whether to provide physical protection and personal security under subsection 7b7 or 7c71 or reimbursement under subsection 7h71 shall be in writing1 shall be based on a threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization1 and shall include the name and title of the officer1 employee1 or other individual affected1 the reason for such determination1 the duration of any authorized protection and security for such officer1 employee1 or individual1 and the nature of any arrangements for such protection and security4 7e7 ,duration of protection ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require periodic reviews1 not less than once every six months1 of the duration of protection provided to individuals under subsection 7b7 or 7c74 7f7 ,submissions to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committee determinations made pursuant to this section as follows3 7,a7 ,an initial determination made under subsection 7d71 not later than #ae days after the date on which the determination is made1 including the justification for such determination and a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization4 7,b7 ,a determination to deny the renewal of physical protection and security under subsection 7b7 or 7c71 or reimbursement under subsection 7j71 not later than #ae days after the date on which the determination is made1 including-- 7i7 the justification for such determination2 7ii7 a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization2 and 7iii7 a certification that threats to the individual arising from duties performed while employed by the ,department of ,defense can be sufficiently mitigated without physical protection and security or reimbursement4 7,c7 ,a determination to terminate physical protection and security under subsection 7b7 or 7c71 or reimbursement under subsection 7j71 during a previously authorized period of protection1 not later than #dh hours after the date on which the determination is made1 including-- 7i7 the justification for such determination2 7ii7 a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization2 and 7iii7 a certification that threats to the individual arising from duties performed while employed by the ,department of ,defense can be sufficiently mitigated without protection and security or reimbursement4 7,d7 ,a determination to deny a request for reimbursement of an individual described in subsection 7b71 not later than #ae days after the date on which the determination is made1 including-- 7i7 the justification for such determination2 7ii7 a current threat assessment by an appropriate law enforcement1 security1 or intelligence organization2 and 7iii7 a certification that threats to the individual arising from duties performed while employed by the ,department of ,defense can be sufficiently mitigated without reimbursement4 7#b7 ,form of report ,a report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 may be made in classified form4 7#c7 ,regulations and guidelines ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees the regulations and guidelines prescribed pursuant to subsections 7b7 and 7c77#a71 and a description of any changes to such guidelines1 not less than #bj days before the date on which such regulations take effect4 7#d7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to determinations made with respect to the following individuals3 7,a7 ,an individual described in subsection 7c77#b77;,c7 who is otherwise sponsored by the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 or the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7,b7 ,an individual described in subsection 7c77#b77;,e74 7g7 ,notification to certain protected personnel ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide written notification to any individual receiving physical protection and personal security under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 or reimbursement under subsection 7j71 at least #ij days prior to terminating or denying the renewal of protection and security protection or reimbursement1 as the case may be1 for such individual4 4 #ajdc4 ,modification of requirements relating to support of civil authorities by ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,in general ,section #gbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,requirement and inserting ,response to civil disturbances2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,support to civilian law enforcement agencies by members of the armed forces ,whenever a member of the armed forces 7including the ,national ,guard7 provides support to civilian law enforcement agencies1 each such member providing such support shall visibly display the name of the armed force in which such member operates4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking requirement under subsection 7a7 and inserting requirements under subsections 7a7 and 7b72 and 7,b7 by striking such subsection and inserting any such subsection4 7b7 ,conforming and clerical amendments 7#a7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading for section #gbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,federal authorities in response to civil disturbances and inserting civil authorities4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections at the beginning of chapter #da of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gbc and inserting the following new item3 #gbc4 ,support of civil authorities3 requirement for use of members of the ,armed ,forces and ,federal law enforcement personnel4 4 #ajdd4 ,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,d7 ,vehicle maintenance4 7,e7 ,training other than lead or primary instructor4 7,f7 ,intelligence analysis4 7,g7 ,linguist4 7,h7 ,data entry4 7,i7 ,aviation4 4 #ajde4 ,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 the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program to the ,naval ,sea ,systems ,command or otherwise remove the ,maritime ,industrial ,base ,program from under the jurisdiction of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,navy for ,research1 ,development1 and ,acquisition4 #ajdf4 ,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 is being fielded1 or will be fielded and operational prior to1 or concurrently with1 the retirement of any ,,mq-#a;,c ,gray ,eagle unmanned aircraft system2 or 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 committees2 and 7#b7 the congressional intelligence committees 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc774 #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 ,if the ,secretary designates and develops the ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex under subsection 7a71 such 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 ,if the ,secretary designates and develops the ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex under subsection 7a71 such 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 ,if the ,secretary of ,defense designates and develops the ,eastern ,regional ,range ,complex under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall ensure that activities conducted at such 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 ,consultation authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may 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 ,complex1 if such complex is designated and developed under subsection 7a71 and the ,western ,regional ,range ,complex1 including access to appropriate live environments capable of supporting electromagnetic attack training1 experimentation1 and testing4 #ajdi4 ,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 mobility1 aeromedical evacuation1 reconnaissance1 and logistical support provided1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 by the ,expeditionary ,combat ,aviation ,brigades that includes the plan of the ,army to provide opportunities for continued military service to all qualified members of the ,armed ,forces who are displaced by reason of the retirement or deactivation of1 or other action taken with respect to1 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 #ajej4 ,prohibition on use of live animals in ,department of ,defense live fire trauma training ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 ensure that live animals1 including dogs1 cats1 nonhuman primates1 and marine mammals1 are not used in any live fire trauma training conducted by the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 in conducting such training1 replace such live animals1 to the extent determined necessary by the ,secretary1 with advanced simulators1 mannequins1 cadavers1 or actors4 #ajea4 ,prohibition on destruction or scrapping of ,world ,war ,,ii-era aircraft 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not destroy1 dismantle1 scrap1 cannibalize1 or otherwise render permanently inoperable any aircraft that-- 7#a7 was manufactured prior to ,december #ca1 #aide2 and 7#b7 is in the custody or administrative control of the ,department of the ,air ,force as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,authorized dispositions ,aircraft described in subsection 7a7 may only be-- 7#a7 retained in the inventory of the ,department of the ,air ,force2 7#b7 transferred to an eligible entity2 or 7#c7 deaccessioned under a plan approved by the ,secretary of ,defense that supports the long-term preservation of such aircraft1 consistent with guidelines described in the report of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate accompanying ,s4 #bbif of the #aaith ,congress 7,s4 ,rept4 #aai-ci74 7c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis only if-- 7#a7 the aircraft is determined by qualified personnel of the ,air ,force or another eligible entity to be beyond practical restoration or preservation2 7#b7 no eligible entity expresses interest in accepting the aircraft within the one-year period following the publication of public notice of the availability of the aircraft for transfer2 7#c7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees written notification and justification of the waiver2 and 7#d7 a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date of such submission4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term aircraft includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing manned aircraft4 7#b7 ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 the ,national ,museum of the ,united ,states ,air ,force or another official ,department of ,defense museum2 or 7,b7 a ,federal department or agency1 nonprofit institution1 or museum1 with demonstrated indoor preservation and public display capabilities4 #ajeb4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act 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 ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 submits to the congressional defense committees any overdue quarterly reports regarding execute orders of the ,department of ,defense required by section #agdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 7#b7 submits to the congressional defense committees a certification 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 #ach ,stat4 #bjff71 including-- 7,a7 a written statement that a copy of each execute order required to be submitted to the congressional defense committees under subsection 7c7 of such section has been so submitted2 and 7,b7 a description of the mechanism established to facilitate the provision to the congressional defense committees of all future briefings required under subsection 7a7 of such section1 and the compliance with the disclosure and notice requirements under subsection 7c7 of such section1 within the time frames required by such section2 7#c7 submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate the report on efforts of the ,department of ,defense to identify1 disseminate1 and implement throughout the ,department lessons learned from the war in ,ukraine required by the conference report accompanying the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 7#d7 provides notice of changes to the legal and policy framework report as required by section #abfd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aedi72 and 7#e7 provides to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate unedited video of strikes conducted against designated terrorist organizations in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,southern ,command4 #ajec4 ,congressional notification of support for immigration enforcement operations 7a7 ,,dod aircraft support of alien removal operations ,not later than seven calendar days after ,department of ,defense aircraft are used in support of alien removal operations by the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide written notification to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives of the following3 7#a7 ,the type and variant of military aircraft used to support the alien removal operation4 7#b7 ,the number of individuals not employed by the ,department of ,defense on board the military aircraft4 7#c7 ,the type1 variant1 and number of any military aircraft used to support the military aircraft being used in the alien removal operation1 including aerial refueling aircraft4 7#d7 ,the estimated cost of supporting the alien removal operation1 including-- 7,a7 the aircraft used2 7,b7 the number of flights hours required to complete the round-trip mission2 7,c7 the use of any supporting aircraft1 including aerial refueling aircraft2 and 7,d7 the number of flight hours required to complete the round-trip mission of the supporting aircraft4 7#e7 ,the destination country of the military aircraft4 7#f7 ,when the destination country of the military aircraft is ,naval ,station ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba1 reporting on both inbound and outbound flights in accordance with the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 7#g7 ,any reassignment of ,department of ,defense personnel from ,joint ,task ,force ,guantanamo or another ,department of ,defense entity to support removal operations4 7b7 ,notification of aliens held at installations of ,department of ,defense 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives written notice of the following3 7,a7 ,the estimated total number of aliens held at installations of the ,department of ,defense1 disaggregated by location1 over the period covered by the report4 7,b7 ,the total cost that could be incurred by the ,department of ,defense of detention of aliens at installations of the ,department of ,defense1 regardless of location1 during the period covered by the report4 7#b7 ,alien defined ,in this section1 the term alien has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja74 7c7 ,reports to ,congress on ,department of ,defense support for immigration enforcement operations ,section #agjg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #acc ,stat4 #agii2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,reports on support for immigration enforcement operations 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,department of ,defense approves a ,request for ,assistance for support for immigration enforcement operations1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall electronically transmit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on such support not later than #cj calendar days after the date on which the ,secretary approves the ,request for ,assistance and every #ij calendar days thereafter4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include information on the following3 7,a7 ,the name of any ,department of ,defense facility used to support immigrant enforcement operations and costs associated with any modifications to such facilities to support such operations4 7,b7 ,the number of ,department of ,defense personnel assigned to conduct support for immigration enforcement operations1 the units from which such personnel were assigned1 the duration of the operations1 and the personnel cost associated with of such operations4 4 ,f ,studies and ,reports #ajfa4 ,notification of waivers under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #acj;f the following new section3 #acj;g4 ,notification requirements for waivers issued under ,department of ,defense guidance related to autonomy in weapon systems 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees written notification of any waiver under ,department of ,defense ,directive #cjjj4ji 7relating to autonomy in weapon systems71 or any successor directive1 by not later than #cj days after the date on which the waiver is issued4 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 ,a notification under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex1 as the ,secretary determines necessary4 4 7b7 ,reports on approval and deployment of lethal autonomous weapon systems ,section #ajff7;b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bjfe 7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 or any legal review1 after officials2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 including any legal review1 after review2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting 1 including any legal review1 after review4 #ajfb4 ,modifications to authority for transfer and sale of certain surplus firearms1 ammunition1 and parts 7a7 ,modifications to transfer authority ,section #djgbh of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7h71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary may conduct a one-time transfer to the corporation1 in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this subchapter1 of pump action shotguns1 including any shotguns that are surplus to the requirements of the ,center of ,military ,history and the ,army ,museum ,enterprise1 that-- 7,a7 on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are under the control of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 are surplus to the requirements of the ,department of the ,army at the time of the submission of the report required in subsection 7k74 7#d7 ,the ,secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle1 or meets the definition of a short-barreled shotgun as that term is defined in section #iba7;a77#f7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7i71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,navy may conduct a one-time transfer to the corporation1 in accordance with the procedure prescribed in this subchapter1 of surplus pump action shotguns that-- 7,a7 on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are under the control of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 are surplus to the requirements of the ,department of the ,navy at the time of the submission of the report required in subsection 7k74 7#d7 ,the ,secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph 7#c7 any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle or meets the definition of a short-barreled shotgun as that term is defined in section #iba7;a77#f7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,authorized air force transfers 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may conduct a one-time transfer to the corporation1 in accordance with the procedures prescribed in this subchapter1 of pump action shotguns that-- 7,a7 on the date of the enactment of this paragraph are under the control of the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 are surplus to the requirements of the ,department of the ,air ,force at the time of the submission of the report required in subsection 7k74 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not transfer pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle or meets the definition of a short-barreled shotgun as that term is defined in section #iba7;a77#f7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7k7 ,report required 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned authorized to transfer shotguns under subsection 7h71 7i71 or 7j7 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the following elements3 7,a7 ,the total number of surplus shotguns1 including the make and model of each such shotgun1 that meet the criteria for transfer to the corporation under such subsection4 7,b7 ,the total number of surplus shotguns1 including the make and mode of each such shotgun1 that the ,secretary concerned intends to transfer to the corporation under such subsection4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a77#i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7l7 ,limitation on transfer of surplus shotguns ,a ,secretary may not transfer surplus shotguns described in subsections 7h71 7i71 or 7j71 until the date that is #fj days after the date of the submittal of the report required under subsection 7k74 7m7 ,briefing required ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the results of the investigation by the ,bureau of ,alcohol1 ,tobacco1 ,firearms1 and ,explosives and the ,united ,states ,army ,criminal ,investigation ,division regarding unaccounted for pistols at the corporation4 ,the briefing shall be provided after the investigation has concluded4 4 7b7 ,modifications to sale authority ,section #djgcb of title #cf1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking 1 and caliber 4#de ,m#aiaa_/,m#aiaa;,a#a surplus pistols1 each place it appears and inserting 1 caliber 4#de ,m#aiaa_/,m#aiaa;,a#a surplus pistols1 and surplus pump action shotguns 7except any shotgun that is a modular ancillary addition to a service rifle 1 or meets the definition of a short-barreled shotgun as that term is defined in section #iba7;a77#f7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code714 #ajfc4 ,extension of 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-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bjfg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,january #ae1 #bjbg2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,report and briefing ,not later than ,january #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,transportation ,command1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the commanders of the combatant commands1 shall-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a final report on the study required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 provide to such committees a briefing on the report4 4 #ajfd4 ,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 #ajfe4 ,extension of biennial assessments of ,air ,force ,test ,center ,section #ajfg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended by striking and #bjbf and inserting #bjbf1 #bjbh1 and #bjcj4 #ajff4 ,reports on installation of certain collision avoidance systems in military rotary-wing aircraft 7a7 ,report on feasibility of installing traffic alert and collision avoidance systems in all military rotary-wing aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the feasibility of installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance system in each military rotary-wing aircraft4 ,such report shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of the cost associated with installing a traffic alert and collision avoidance system in each military rotary-wing aircraft2 7,b7 an analysis of the effect of installing such systems in such aircraft on the safety of civilian airspace2 7,c7 an identification of any changes to the configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft that would be necessary in order to install such systems2 7,d7 any implications the installation of such systems would have for combat1 training1 or domestic security operations2 and 7,e7 if the ,secretary determines that the installation of such systems in such aircraft is not feasible1 recommendations regarding similar systems or capabilities that could be installed instead4 7#b7 ,traffic alert and collision avoidance system defined ,in this subsection1 the term traffic alert and collision avoidance system means a collision avoidance system in compliance with section #aba4cef of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation4 7b7 ,report on feasibility of installing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast in capabilities in all military rotary-wing aircraft ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the feasibility of installing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast ,,in capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 an analysis of the cost associated with installing automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast ,,in capability in each military rotary-wing aircraft2 7#b7 an analysis of the effect of installing such capabilities in such aircraft on the safety of civilian airspace2 7#c7 an identification of any changes to the configuration of the cockpit of such aircraft that would be necessary in order to install such capabilities2 7#d7 any implications the installation of such capabilities would have for combat1 training1 or domestic security operations2 and 7#e7 if the ,secretary determines that the installation of such capabilities in such aircraft is not feasible1 recommendations regarding similar systems or capabilities that could be installed instead4 #ajfg4 ,cybersecurity and resilience annex in ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network assessments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 shall ensure that each periodic assessment of the ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network carried out after the date of the enactment of this ,act includes an annex containing an evaluation of the cybersecurity and the resilience of the physical infrastructure of the ,strategic ,rail ,corridor4 ,each such annex shall include-- 7#a7 a description of potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting the ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network operations2 7#b7 an assessment of the resilience of the ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network against cyberattacks and other disruptive actions by an adversary of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 recommended actions to be taken by ,congress and ,federal agencies to improve the cybersecurity defenses and the resilience of the physical infrastructure of the ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network2 and 7#d7 a description of the timelines and resource requirements to implement the recommendations under paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network defined ,in this section1 the term ,strategic ,rail ,corridor ,network means the interconnected network of rail corridors important to national defense and military mobility1 as defined by the ,department of ,defense and the ,federal ,railroad ,administration4 #ajfh4 ,,gao review and report on biological weapons experiments on and in relation to ticks1 tick-borne disease 7a7 ,review ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall1 to the extent practicable1 conduct a review of research conducted during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aide1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aigb1 by the ,department of ,defense1 including by the ,department of ,defense in consultation with the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 the ,department of ,agriculture1 or any other ,federal department or agency on-- 7#a7 the use of ticks as hosts or delivery mechanisms for biological warfare agents1 including experiments involving ,spirochaetales or ,rickettsiales2 and 7#b7 any efforts to improve the effectiveness and viability of ,spirochaetales or ,rickettsiales as biological weapons through combination with other diseases or viruses4 7b7 ,location of research ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review research conducted at facilities located inside the ,united ,states and1 if feasible1 facilities located outside the ,united ,states1 including laboratories and field work locations4 7c7 ,information to be reviewed 7#a7 ,classified information ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review any relevant classified information4 7#b7 ,matters for review ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review1 among other sources1 the following3 7,a7 ,technical ,reports related to ,the ,summary of ,major ,events and ,problems1 ,,us ,army ,chemical ,corps1 ,,fy #aiea - ,,fy#aifi4 7,b7 ,site ,holding3 ,,cb ,,dt ,,dw #dhaeh ,title3 ,virus and ,rickettsia ,waste ,disposal ,study4 ,technical ,report ,no4 #ajc1 ,january #aifi4 ,corp ,author ,name3 ,,fort ,,detrick ,,frederick ,,md ,report ,number3 ,,smufd-,,tr-#ajc ,publish ,date3 #aifijaja4 7,c7 ,site ,holding3 ,,cb ,,dt ,,dw #fjech ,title3 ,a ,plaque ,assay ,system for ,several ,species of ,rickettsia4 ,corp ,author ,name3 ,,fort ,,detrick ,,frederick ,,md ,report ,number3 ,,smufd-,,tm-#ech ,publish ,date3 #aifijfja4 7,d7 ,site ,holding3 ,,cb ,,dw #ecadic ,title3 ,progress ,report for ,ecology and ,epidemiology and ,biological ,field ,test ,technology1 ,third ,quarter ,,fy #aifg4 ,corp ,author ,name3 ,,army ,,dugway ,,proving ,,ground ,,ut ,publish ,date3 #aifgjejh4 7,e7 ,any relevant scientific research on the history of ,lyme disease in the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,senate a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a list of the research projects reviewed under subsection 7a7 and an assessment of the scope of such research4 7,b7 ,a finding by the ,comptroller ,general as to whether such review could lead to a determination that any ticks used in such research were released outside of any facility 7including any ticks that were released unintentionally74 7,c7 ,a finding by the ,comptroller ,general as to whether such review could lead to a determination that any records related to such research were destroyed1 and whether such destruction was intentional or unintentional4 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 #ajfi4 ,briefings on expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated for exploration and development of existing ,arctic infrastructure 7a7 ,briefings ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and on a quarterly basis thereafter for a one-year period1 and on a biannual basis thereafter until the date of termination described in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the expenditures or planned expenditures of funds allocated pursuant to section #bjjji7ab7 of the ,act titled ,an ,act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title ,,ii of ,h4 ,con4 ,res4 #ad1 approved ,july #d1 #bjbe 7,public ,law #aai-ba71 for the exploration and development of existing ,arctic infrastructure4 ,each such briefing shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of the amount of such funds expended to date2 7#b7 a timeline for the future use of such funds2 and 7#c7 an assessment of the feasibility of any viable infrastructure options in the ,arctic region4 7b7 ,sunset ,the date of termination described in this subsection is the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ajgj4 ,semiannual report on ,department of ,defense operations at the southern land border 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on operations at the southern land border of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a detailed description of-- 7,a7 the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to support civil law enforcement agencies with respect to-- 7i7 combating transnational organized crime in the ,united ,states ,northern ,command and the ,united ,states ,southern ,command areas of responsibility2 7ii7 reducing the cross-border flow of illicit synthetic drugs1 including fentanyl1 fentanyl analogs1 and fentanyl precursors2 and 7iii7 reducing the cross-border illicit trade of firearms and human trafficking2 7,b7 the steady-state plan and posture of the ,department of ,defense on the southern land border2 7,c7 the assessment of the ,department of ,defense of the operational and readiness impact under the ,department's steady-state plan and posture on the southern land border1 and any revisions of such plan and posture2 7,d7 each military installation and each ,department of ,defense facility on or off the installation that is being used to support-- 7i7 the operations of the ,department of ,defense along the southern land border2 or 7ii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security or any of its components2 7,e7 the funding sources for the current operations of the ,department of ,defense along the southern land border2 7,f7 the use-of-force policy and training of the ,department of ,defense related to operations along the southern land border2 and 7,g7 any challenges the ,department of ,defense has faced in the execution of the efforts described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,f74 7b7 ,semiannual updates ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary submits the report required under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than once every #ahj days thereafter until the termination of the national emergency declared by ,proclamation #ajjhhf 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #hcbg2 relating to a ,declaration of a ,national ,emergency at the ,southern ,border of the ,united ,states71 ,executive ,order #adafe 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #hdfg2 relating to ,security ,our ,borders71 and ,executive ,order #adafg 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #hfac2 relating to ,clarifying the ,military's ,role in ,protecting the ,territorial ,integrity of the ,united ,states71 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,northern ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing updates to the information included in the report required under subsection 7a74 #ajga4 ,assessment on potential establishment of incubator programs for secure facilities and networks at universities 7a7 ,assessment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct an assessment on the feasibility1 advisability1 and potential benefits to the ,department of ,defense of establishing incubator programs for the development1 operation1 and sustainment of secure facilities and networks at the campuses of select institutions of higher education across the ,united ,states for the following purposes3 7#a7 ,accelerating the development and transition of innovative technologies to meet national security needs4 7#b7 ,increasing the availability of secure facilities and networks for the conduct of classified work at such campuses4 7#c7 ,fostering collaboration between academic researchers1 private sector entities1 and ,department of ,defense personnel4 7#d7 ,expanding the pool of technical talent holding security clearances and available to support ,department of ,defense organizations and personnel in critical defense technology areas4 7#e7 ,developing regional innovation hubs that strengthen the national security innovation base4 7b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7#a7 diverse use cases for the secure facilities and networks under the programs referred to in such subsection1 including the use of such facilities and networks for the conduct of secure meetings and classified research and development activities with respect to innovative technologies2 and 7#b7 the potential for establishing cost-sharing agreements with institutions of higher education1 other ,federal departments and agencies1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 and private sector partners for the development1 operation1 and sustainment of secure facilities and networks under such programs4 7c7 ,elements ,the assessment under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an identification by the ,secretary of objective characteristics and other criteria for the selection of institutions of higher education to participate in a program referred to in such subsection 7a71 which shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7,a7 ,the absence of a fully functional secure facility and network on the campus of the institution at the time of such selection4 7,b7 ,the commitment of the institution to national security1 as demonstrated through the offering of relevant research and development activities and workforce development opportunities4 7,c7 ,the presence of an existing relationship between the institution and the ,department of ,defense1 defense industry partners1 other ,federal departments and agencies1 and ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 including opportunities for cost-sharing or other ,state economic development incentives under the program if selected4 7,d7 ,the technical capabilities of the institution relevant to defense innovation priorities1 including the presence of key infrastructure or instrumentation that may be used for the conduct of classified programs4 7,e7 ,the capacity of the institution to support the administrative and security requirements of operating a secure facility and network1 including to support co-use agreements with other partners requiring shared space for meetings1 storage1 or computing involving classified information4 7,f7 ,the location of the institution and whether selection of the institution would promote geographic distribution to ensure nationwide access to secure facilities and networks1 particularly in underrepresented ,states4 7,g7 ,the economic viability and sustainability of any secure facility or network proposed to be deployed at the campus of the institution if selected1 as determined through business use case analyses4 7#b7 ,a plan for the implementation of the programs referred to in subsection 7a71 including1 at a minimum1 an identification of not fewer than five institutions of higher education that the ,secretary determines would meet the criteria identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the results of the assessment under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja74 7#b7 ,the term underrepresented ,state means any ,state or territory eligible to participate in the program of the ,department known as the ,defense ,established ,program to ,stimulate ,competitive ,research program4 ,g ,other ,matters #ajha4 ,extension of the ,national ,commission on the ,future of the ,navy ,section #ajib 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-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking ,january #ae1 #bjbf and inserting ,july #a1 #bjbg2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by adding at the end the following new sentences3 ,the commission may request access to special access programs4 ,the commission may employ personnel and obtain detailees who hold the security clearances necessary to review classified information42 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #ij days and inserting #ahj days4 #ajhb4 ,federal agency support for ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,section #ajid7;f77#b7 of the ,afghanistan ,war ,commission ,act of #bjba 7section #ajid7;f77#b7 of ,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #aida7 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 #ajhc4 ,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 #ajhd4 ,reauthorization of ,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 for fiscal year #bjba1 as identified in division ,d of this ,act and inserting by the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7#b7 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj4 #ajhe4 ,,aukus ,improvement ,act of #bjbe 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,,aukus ,improvement ,act of #bjbe4 7b7 ,modification to ,,aukus defense trade cooperation ,section #ch7l7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh7l77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 ,the congressional notification requirements of subsections 7c7 and 7d7 of section #cf shall not apply with respect to the export or transfer of defense articles or defense services subject to the exemption described in this paragraph42 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,exemption from certain requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,defense articles sold by the ,united ,states under this ,act1 whether pursuant to the exemption authorized under this section or pursuant to an exemption under another authority under this ,act1 may be reexported1 retransferred or temporarily imported exclusively between the ,government of ,australia1 the ,government of the ,united ,kingdom1 or entities described in paragraph 7b7 of section #abf4g7;b77#b7 of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 that are eligible for the exemption described in paragraph 7a7 of such section1 notwithstanding the requirement for the consent of the ,president under section #c7;a77#b7 or section #eje7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcad7;a77#a77;,b774 7,b7 ,intra-company1 intra-organizational1 and intra-governmental transfers ,intra-company1 intra-organization1 and intra-governmental transfers related to defense articles described in subparagraph 7,a7 are authorized to be made between officers1 employees1 and agents who meet the definition of the term regular employee under section #abj4fd of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 including dual nationals or third-country nationals who satisfy the requirements of section #abf4ah of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations4 4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report with respect to the use of the expedited review process established by section #acdd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ajdbc71 that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an update on the progress made toward implementing such expedited review process4 7#b7 ,the number of licenses issued under such process4 7#c7 ,a list of each recipient of such license4 7d7 ,requirement to review ,excluded ,technology ,list 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually for five years and every three years thereafter for #ab years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall review ,supplement ,no4 #b to part #abf of title #bb1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 commonly known at the 8,excluded ,technology ,list01 to ensure inclusion of only those items required by statute or otherwise determined by the ,secretary of ,state to require continued licensing review for reasons of ,united ,states national security4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report on the results of each review required by this subsection4 ,each such report shall include a justification of any item removed or added to the ,excluded ,technology ,list4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 #ajhf4 ,framework for reforming 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 technology transfer and foreign disclosure policies and processes of the military departments and the technology transfer and foreign disclosure committees4 7b7 ,framework elements ,the framework produced pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,guidelines for balancing the protection of technology and classified information with the requirement to share technology and classified defense information4 7#b7 ,a process to gather1 consider1 and1 as appropriate1 incorporate input from ,federal agencies and industry stakeholders1 in accordance with subsection 7d71 to inform revisions to the technology transfer and foreign disclosure policies and processes of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,recommendations for updating the ,national ,disclosure ,policy to accommodate the use of emerging and advanced defense such as artificial intelligence1 directed energy1 microwave systems1 counter-unmanned aerial systems1 missile defense1 cybersecurity1 quantum technologies1 hypersonics1 autonomous systems1 and such other technologies as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,mechanisms to enable the military departments and the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration to streamline the approval process for technology transfers4 7#e7 ,mechanisms to enhance transparency to ensure the technology transfer policies of the ,department of ,defense and each of the military departments specifically are comparable with respect to capability and country release tiers for emerging and advanced defense items4 7#f7 ,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#g7 ,an updated ,department of ,defense ,directive #eaaa4ba to address roles1 responsibilities and members of the ,arms ,transfer and ,technology ,release ,senior ,steering ,group of the ,department of ,defense4 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 protection 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 ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration4 7#aj7 ,a description of the charter of each technology security and foreign disclosure committee1 its participants1 and its relationship to other technology security and foreign disclosure committees4 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 and the heads of the technology security and foreign disclosure committees 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 departments1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 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 technology security and foreign disclosure committees in accordance with the implementation requirements under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,a description of 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 the ,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 technology security and foreign disclosure committees1 including information and data that link such denials to the policies in effect at the time of denial4 7,e7 ,any recommendations of the ,secretary for legislation necessary to improve technology release and foreign disclosure policies of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,form ,each report submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #ajhg4 ,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 authorize1 from amounts appropriated to the ,department of ,defense for ,major ,force ,program #aa-- 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 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that contains an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of expanding the authority under this section for the procurement and distribution of sports foods and third-party certified dietary supplements to include the military departments4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term dietary supplement means a product under meaning given that term in section #bja7;ff7 of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba7;ff77 for which nutrition labeling in the form of a supplement facts panel is required4 7#b7 ,the term sports food means a food product that-- 7,a7 delivers essential energy 7in the form of calories7 and nutrients2 and 7,b7 is packaged in a container that includes nutrition labeling in the form of a supplement facts panel4 #ajhh4 ,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 ,director of the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja established under section #aii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #iab1 and in consultation 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 ,director and in consultation 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 provide the ,air ,force with access to air space awareness data derived from civilian airspace sensor networks to increase the situational awareness of ,air ,force bases2 7#b7 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#c7 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 appropriate congressional committees 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 appropriate congressional committees notice in writing of such determination4 7g7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #ajhi4 ,pilot program and other requirements for accelerating protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,requirements ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja established under section #aii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #iab1 shall 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 the authorities under section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 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 7b7 in a manner appropriate for the covered facility or asset has commenced4 7b7 ,pilot program for deployment of certain counter-,,uas systems 7#a7 ,pilot program ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,joint ,interagency ,task ,force #dja established under section #aii of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #iab1 and 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 to expeditiously demonstrate enhanced protective capabilities for 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 at least four covered facilities or assets identified for purposes of the pilot program2 7,b7 not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act submit to the congressional defense committees a report on any delays caused by interagency coordination requirements1 particularly delays related to site surveys by other agencies2 and 7,c7 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 7c7 coordination required ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section consistent with the requirements of section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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 #ajij4 ,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 ,united ,states ,army ,transportation ,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 ,united ,states ,army ,transportation ,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 ,united ,states ,army ,transportation ,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 ,united ,states ,army ,transportation ,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 #ajia4 ,declassification of certain records relating to ,tower #bb attack 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsections 7b7 an 7c71 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall declassify any ,department of ,defense document or other ,department of ,defense record1 which has not previously been released or made publicly available1 relating to the attack on the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces at ,tower #bb1 ,jordan1 on ,january #bh1 #bjbd4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section provides authority for the ,secretary of ,defense to declassify any information that the ,secretary does not already have the authority to declassify under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf1 or any successor order4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the application of subsection 7a7 with respect to any record or document that reveals any source1 method1 or capability or would otherwise compromise the national security of the ,united ,states4 #ajib4 ,updates and preservation of memorials to chaplains at ,arlington ,national ,cemetery 7a7 ,updates and preservation of memorials 7#a7 ,protestant chaplains memorial ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall permit ,,ncmaf-- 7,a7 to modify the memorial to ,protestant chaplains located on ,chaplains ,hill to include a granite1 marble1 or other stone base for the bronze plaque of the memorial2 7,b7 to provide an updated bronze plaque that includes the name of each chaplain1 verified as described in subsection 7b71 who died while serving on active duty in the ,armed ,forces after the date on which the original memorial was placed and before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,c7 to make such other updates and corrections to the memorial that the ,secretary determines necessary4 7#b7 ,catholic chaplain memorials ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall permit ,,ncmaf-- 7,a7 to update the ,catholic chaplains memorial to include the name of each chaplain1 verified under subsection 7b71 who died while serving on active duty in the ,armed ,forces after the date on which the original memorial was placed and before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 to make such other updates and corrections to the memorial that the ,secretary determines necessary4 7#c7 ,jewish chaplain memorials ,the ,secretary of the ,army shall permit ,,ncmaf to update and make corrections to the ,jewish chaplain memorials located on ,chaplains ,hill that the ,secretary determines necessary4 7#d7 ,no cost to ,federal ,government ,the activities of ,,ncmaf authorized by this subsection shall be carried out at no cost to the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,verification of names ,,ncmaf may not include the name of a chaplain on a memorial on ,chaplains ,hill under subsection 7a7 unless that name has been verified by the ,chief of ,chaplains of the ,army1 ,navy1 or ,air ,force1 or the ,chaplain of the ,united ,states ,marine ,corps1 depending on the ,armed ,force in which the chaplain served4 7c7 ,prohibition on expansion of memorials ,except as provided in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 this section may not be construed as authorizing the expansion of any memorial that is located on ,chaplains ,hill on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,chaplains ,hill means the area in ,arlington ,national ,cemetery that1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 is generally identified and recognized as ,chaplains ,hill4 7#b7 ,the term ,,ncmaf means the ,national ,conference on ,ministry to the ,armed ,forces or any successor organization recognized in law for purposes of the operation of this section4 #ajic4 ,critical infrastructure compatibility tabletop exercise 7a7 ,requirements ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a tabletop exercise designed to assess the resiliency of ,united ,states military installations and their surrounding communal capabilities to collaboratively respond to weather disasters or adversarial attacks made against the ,united ,states homeland4 ,the tabletop exercise required under this section shall be designed to-- 7#a7 be planned and executed across geographically-dispersed organizations2 7#b7 integrate policies1 procedures1 capabilities1 and applicable authorities to ensure mission assurance during and after cybersecurity incidents involving intelligent energy control systems1 traffic control systems1 and incident response systems2 and 7#c7 include1 as participating organizations1 appropriate municipal1 county1 ,state1 and ,federal government entities1 and public and private critical infrastructure service providers such as energy1 water1 wastewater1 transportation1 and communications1 and others as appropriate4 7b7 ,elements ,a tabletop exercise required under subsection 7a7 shall be designed to evaluate1 at a minimum1 the following elements3 7#a7 ,the resilience of community critical infrastructure to enhance1 advance1 and supplant that of surrounding military installations in the event of attacks upon military critical infrastructure4 7#b7 ,the ability of a military installation1 in coordination with community leadership1 to coordinate efforts and operationalize available infrastructure and resources presented by defense communities in the area surrounding the military installation4 7#c7 ,state and ,federal ,government response options to maintain the viability of domestic critical infrastructure in the event of a disruption lasting multiple days across more than one region4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the mobility of the ,armed ,forces from their installations in the event of an attack upon critical infrastructure and logistical chokepoints4 7#e7 ,the resiliency of military key command and control nodes during the tabletop exercise4 7c7 ,consultation requirement ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretaries of each of the military departments and the heads of such ,federal departments and agencies as the ,director determines appropriate4 7d7 ,briefing ,following the conclusion of the tabletop exercise required under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing1 on the exercise4 ,such briefing shall include-- 7#a7 observations and lessons learned as a result of the tabletop exercise2 7#b7 recommendations to improve the resiliency of1 and reduce vulnerabilities in1 the domestic critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states in the event of a military contingency2 and 7#c7 recommendations to enhance cooperation between military installations and local communities that promotes comprehensive community planning with attention to operational resiliency4 #ajid4 ,irregular ,warfare ,exercise ,laboratory 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may establish and maintain an ,irregular ,warfare ,exercise ,laboratory to-- 7#a7 support the training1 experimentation1 preparation1 and validation of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to conduct full-spectrum irregular warfare activities2 and 7#b7 enable activities to build the capacity and interoperability of the national security forces of friendly foreign countries4 7b7 ,authorities ,in carrying out the activities authorized under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may use the authorities under chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary of ,defense4 7c7 ,national security forces defined ,in this section1 the term national security forces has the meaning given that term in section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ajie4 ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,as of the date specified in paragraph 7#b71 there is established an independent commission in the legislative branch to be known as the ,commission on the ,national ,defense ,strategy 7in this section referred to as the ,commission74 7#b7 ,date specified ,the date specified in this paragraph is the date that is not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense provides a national defense strategy as required by section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,commission is to examine and make recommendations with respect to the national defense strategy of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,scope and duties ,in order to provide the fullest understanding of the national defense strategy the ,commission shall perform the following duties3 7,a7 ,the ,commission shall review the most recent national defense strategy of the ,united ,states including the assumptions1 strategic objectives1 priority missions1 major investments in defense capabilities1 force posture and structure1 operational concepts1 and strategic and military risks associated with the strategy4 7,b7 ,the ,commission shall conduct a comprehensive assessment of the strategic environment1 including-- 7i7 ,united ,states interests2 7ii7 the threats to the national security of the ,united ,states1 including both traditional and non-traditional threats2 7iii7 the size and shape of the force2 7iv7 the readiness of the force2 7v7 the posture1 structure1 and capabilities of the force2 7vi7 allocation of resources2 and 7vii7 the strategic and military risks present in the national defense strategy4 7#e7 ,commission report and recommendations 7,a7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of establishment of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall transmit to the ,president and ,congress a report containing the review and assessment conducted under paragraph 7#d71 together with any recommendations of the ,commission4 7ii7 ,contents ,the report required by clause 7i7 shall include the following elements3 7,i7 ,an appraisal of the strategic environment1 including an examination of the traditional and non-traditional threats to the ,united ,states1 and the potential for conflicts arising from such threats and security challenges4 7,,ii7 ,an evaluation of the strategic objectives of the ,department of ,defense for near-peer competition in support of the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7,,iii7 ,a review of the military missions for which the ,department of ,defense should prepare1 including missions that support the interagency and a whole-of-government strategy4 7,,iv7 ,an identification of any gaps or redundancies in the roles and missions assigned to the ,armed ,forces necessary to carry out military missions identified in subclause 7,,iii71 and the roles and capabilities provided by other ,federal agencies and by allies and international partners4 7,v7 ,an assessment of how the national defense strategy leverages other elements of national power across the interagency to counter near-peer competitors4 7,,vi7 ,an evaluation of the resources necessary to support the strategy1 including budget recommendations4 7,,vii7 ,an examination of the efforts by the ,department of ,defense to develop new and innovative operational concepts to enable the ,united ,states to more effectively counter near-peer competitors4 7,,viii7 ,an analysis of the force planning construct1 including-- 7aa7 the size and shape of the force2 7bb7 the posture1 structure1 and capabilities of the force2 7cc7 the readiness of the force2 7dd7 infrastructure and organizational adjustments to the force2 7ee7 modifications to personnel requirements1 including professional military education2 and 7ff7 other elements of the defense program necessary to support the strategy4 7,,ix7 ,an assessment of the risks associated with the strategy1 including the relationships and tradeoffs between missions1 risks1 and resources4 7,x7 ,the findings and conclusions of the ,commission1 together with such recommendations for such legislative actions as the ,commission considers appropriate4 7,,xi7 ,any other elements the ,commission considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,briefings 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the establishment of the ,commission1 the ,commission shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of the review and assessment required by paragraph 7#d71 including a discussion of any interim recommendations4 7ii7 ,interim briefings ,at the request of the ,chair and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 or the ,chair and ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,commission shall provide the requesting ,committee with interim briefings in addition to the briefing required by clause 7i74 7,c7 ,form of report ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#f7 ,powers of ,commission 7,a7 ,hearings ,the ,commission may hold such hearings1 sit and act at such times and places1 take such testimony1 and receive such evidence as the ,commission considers advisable to carry out its duties under this section4 7,b7 ,information from ,federal ,agencies ,the ,commission may secure directly from any ,federal department or agency such information as the ,commission considers necessary to carry out its duties under this section4 ,upon request of the ,chair of the ,commission1 the head of such department or agency shall furnish such information to the ,commission4 7,c7 ,use of ,postal ,service ,the ,commission may use the ,united ,states mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7,d7 ,authority to accept gifts 7i7 ,in general ,the ,commission may accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts or donations of services1 goods1 and property from non-,federal entities for the purposes of aiding and facilitating the work of the ,commission4 ,the authority under this paragraph does not extend to gifts of money4 7ii7 ,documentation2 conflicts of interest ,the ,commission shall document gifts accepted under the authority provided by clause 7i7 and shall avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of conflicts of interest4 7iii7 ,compliance with congressional ethics rules ,except as specifically provided in this section1 a member of the ,commission shall comply with rules set forth by the ,select ,committee on ,ethics of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,ethics of the ,house of ,representatives governing employees of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 respectively4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,commission shall be composed of eight members1 of whom-- 7,a7 one shall be appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 one shall be appointed by the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 one shall be appointed by the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate2 7,d7 one shall be appointed by the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate2 7,e7 one shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,f7 one shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,g7 one shall be appointed by the ,chairman of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 one shall be appointed by the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,chair and ,vice ,chair 7,a7 ,chair ,the ,chair of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,chair of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 with the concurrence of the ,majority ,leader of the ,senate and the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 shall jointly designate one member of the ,commission to serve as ,chair of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,vice ,chair ,the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives1 with the concurrence of the ,minority ,leader of the ,senate and the ,minority ,leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 shall jointly designate one member of the ,commission to serve as ,vice ,chair of the ,commission4 7#c7 ,appointments 7,a7 ,appointment date ,members shall be appointed to the ,commission under paragraph 7#a7 by not later than #fj days after the date of the establishment of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,effect of non-appointment 7i7 ,in general ,if an appointment under this subsection is not made by the date specified under subparagraph 7,a71 the authority to make such appointment shall devolve to a member of ,congress of the same party and same chamber eligible to appoint under this subsection4 7ii7 ,expiration of appointment authority ,if an appointment is not made within #ij days of establishment1 the authority to make such appointment shall expire4 7,c7 ,restriction on appointment ,officers or employees of the ,federal ,government 7other than experts or consultants the services of which are procured under section #caji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 may not be appointed as members of the ,commission4 ,nothing in this subparagraph precludes the appointment of any retired or former officer or employee of the ,federal government4 7,d7 ,restriction on ,members of ,congress ,members of ,congress may not serve on the ,commission4 7#d7 ,period of appointment2 ,vacancies2 ,removal of ,members 7,a7 ,appointment duration ,members shall be appointed for the life of the ,commission4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,commission shall not affect its powers1 but shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7,c7 ,removal of members ,a member may be removed from the ,commission for cause by the individual serving in the position responsible for the original appointment of such member under subsection 7b77#a71 provided that notice has first been provided to such member of the cause for removal and voted and agreed upon by three quarters of the members serving4 ,a vacancy created by the removal of a member under this subsection shall not affect the powers of the ,commission1 and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7#e7 ,quorum 4,a majority of the members serving on the ,commission shall constitute a quorum4 7#f7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #cj days after the date on which all members of the ,commission have been appointed as published in the ,congressional ,record1 the ,commission shall hold its initial meeting4 7c7 ,personnel matters 7#a7 ,status as federal employees ,notwithstanding the requirements of section #baje of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the required supervision under subsection 7a77#c7 of such section1 members of the ,commission shall be deemed to be ,federal employees in the legislative branch subject to all the laws and policies applicable to legislative branch employees4 7#b7 ,oath of office ,notwithstanding the provision of section #bijc7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 an employee of an ,executive ,branch agency1 otherwise authorized to administer oaths under section #bijc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 may administer the oath of office to ,commissioners for the purpose of their service to the ,commission4 7#c7 ,security ,clearances ,the appropriate ,federal departments or agencies shall cooperate with the ,commission in expeditiously providing to the ,commission members and staff appropriate security clearances to the extent possible pursuant to existing procedures and requirements1 except that no person may be provided with access to classified information under this ,act without the appropriate security clearances4 7#d7 ,pay for members ,each member of the ,commission may be compensated at a rate not to exceed the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay payable for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which such member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,commission4 ,all members of the ,commission who are officers or employees of the ,united ,states shall serve without compensation additional to that received for their services as officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,staff 7,a7 ,executive ,director ,the ,chair of the ,commission may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for an ,executive ,director in accordance with section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,commission ,staff ,the ,executive ,director may appoint and fix the rate of basic pay for additional personnel as staff of the ,commission in accordance with section #cafa of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,detailees ,authorized ,on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable basis1 the heads of departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government may provide1 and the ,commission may accept personnel detailed from such departments and agencies1 including active-duty military personnel4 7,d7 ,travel expenses ,the members and staff of the ,commission shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the ,commission4 7d7 ,support 7#a7 ,assistance from ,department of ,defense 7,a7 ,in general ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,department of ,defense for support of the ,commission1 the ,secretary may make transfers to the ,commission for ,commission expenses1 including compensation of ,commission members1 officers1 and employees1 and provision of other such services1 funds1 facilities1 and other support services as necessary for the performance of the ,commission's functions4 ,funds made available to support and provide assistance to the ,commission may be used for payment of compensation of members1 officers1 and employees of the ,commission without transfer under this subparagraph4 ,amounts transferred under this subparagraph shall remain available until expended4 ,transfer authority provided by this subparagraph is in addition to any other transfer authority provided by law4 ,section #bbae of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to a transfer of funds under this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,treasury ,account authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may establish an account or accounts for the ,commission from which any amounts transferred under this clause may be used for activities of the ,commission4 7#b7 ,liaison ,the ,secretary shall designate at least one officer or employee of the ,department of ,defense to serve as a liaison officer between the ,department and the ,commission4 7#c7 ,additional support ,to the extent that funds are available for such purpose1 or on a reimbursable basis1 the ,secretary may1 at the request of the ,chair of the ,commission-- 7,a7 enter into contracts for the acquisition of administrative supplies and equipment for use by the ,commission2 and 7,b7 make available the services of a ,federal funded research and development center or an independent1 nongovernmental organization1 described under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#d7 ,preliminary administrative support authorized ,upon the appointment of the ,chair and ,vice ,chair under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may provide administrative support authorized under this section necessary to facilitate the standing up of the ,commission4 7e7 ,termination of ,commission ,the ,commission shall terminate #ij days after the submission of the report required by subsection 7a77#e77;,a74 ,,xi ,civilian ,personnel ,sec4 #aaja4 ,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 #aajb4 ,living quarter allowance for ,department of ,defense civilian employees with permanent duty station in ,guam4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,modification of temporary authority to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions in the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of maritime vessels operated by or for the ,united ,states4 ,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 ,modifications to total force management requirements4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes of direct hire authority4 ,sec4 #aaji4 ,payment of retention bonuses to ,,dod civilian employees in ,guam4 ,sec4 #aaaj4 ,amendments to title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,sec4 #aaaa4 ,educational travel authority for dependents of certain employees4 ,sec4 #aaab4 ,modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities4 ,sec4 #aaac4 ,cyber workforce recruitment and retention4 ,sec4 #aaad4 ,public shipyard apprentice program4 ,sec4 #aaae4 ,personnel management4 #aaja4 ,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 #aajb4 ,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 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf and annually thereafter for the following #b years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the congressional defense committees on the use of the authority provided under this section4 7c7 ,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 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority to carry out this section shall terminate #c years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 4 #aajc4 ,modification of temporary authority to appoint retired members of the armed forces to positions in the ,department of ,defense ,section #aajh of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end and inserting or 2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 licensed medical personnel2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking this ,act and inserting the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 #aajd4 ,revisions to limitations on pay for officers and crews of maritime vessels operated by or for the ,united ,states ,section #ecdh of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b7 of this section and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by inserting 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 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection 7b73 7b7 ,the aggregate pay limitation prescribed under section #ecjg shall not apply to an employee whose pay is fixed under subsection 7a74 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-aei71 is further amended by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbg4 #aajg4 ,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 #aajh4 ,definition of defense industrial base facility for purposes of direct hire authority ,section #aabe7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aehj note prec42 ,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended by inserting and includes supporting units of a facility at an installation or base after ,united ,states4 #aaji4 ,payment of retention bonuses to ,,dod civilian employees in ,guam ,chapter #ha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #aeii;d the following 7and conforming the table of contents for such chapter accordingly73 #aeii;e4 ,payment of retention bonuses to ,,dod civilian employees in ,guam4 ,notwithstanding subsection 7f7 of section #eged of title #e1 the ,secretary of ,defense or ,secretary of a military department may waive the limit established under subsection 7e77#a7 of such section and pay an otherwise eligible employee or category of employees in the territory of ,guam retention bonuses of up to #ej percent of basic pay1 based on a critical agency need4 4 #aaaj4 ,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 #aaaa4 ,educational travel authority for dependents of certain employees 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #aeii;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,director of the ,defense ,travel ,management ,office to update the ,joint ,travel ,regulations1 not later than ,february #a1 #bjbf1 to authorize educational travel for a dependent of a covered employee without regard to whether the ,federal agency responsible for the employment of the covered employee anticipates that the covered employee will1 during the #cj-;day period following the scheduled date of the dependent's departure for the travel1 be transferred to a location in the ,united ,states or travel to the ,united ,states for home leave4 7b7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the update to the ,joint ,travel ,regulations required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,subsequent briefings ,not later than one year after providing the briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 and annually thereafter until ,february #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives on the use of the authority described in subsection 7a7 and the cost to the ,federal ,government of the use of that authority4 7c7 ,covered employee defined ,in this section1 the term covered employee means an employee of the ,department of ,defense ,education ,activity assigned to ,united ,states ,naval ,station1 ,guantanamo ,bay1 ,cuba4 #aaab4 ,modification of direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities ,section #aabe7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aehj note prec47 is amended by inserting 1 including to ,navy ,supervisor of ,shipbuilding1 ,conversion1 and ,repair positions after ,facilities ,base4 #aaac4 ,cyber workforce recruitment and retention ,section #aeii;f of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 positions held in combatant commands1 defense agencies1 and field activities supporting the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 and 7v7 up to #ejj positions not otherwise described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 that the ,secretary determines are hard-to-fill1 highly skilled positions critical to cyberspace planning and operations in defense of1 and which advance1 ,u4,s4 national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners4 2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,rates of pay ,the ,secretary-- 7#a7 consistent with paragraph 7#b71 shall fix the rates of basic pay for employees appointed under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 with a rate of pay provided for employees in comparable positions in the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 subject to the same limitations on maximum rates of pay established for such employees by statute or regulation2 and 7#b7 may prescribe a rate of basic pay for such an employee so appointed at a rate not to exceed a rate equal to #aej percent of the maximum rate of basic pay authorized for positions at level ,i of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecab of title #e4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking five years after the date of the enactment of this section and inserting three years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by adding at the end the following3 7vii7 ,the total number of positions1 the title1 duties1 and responsibilities of each position1 and the location of each position1 including the assigned department1 agency1 command1 and cost of establishing1 appointing1 and paying the salary of such positions4 7viii7 ,a description of-- 7,i7 how the ,department has used the pay authorities in subsection 7b72 and 7,,ii7 the effect of such authorities on recruitment and retention in the ,cyber ,excepted ,service4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7l72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following3 7k7 ,federal wage system positions ,the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 consistent with section #ecda of title #e1 adopt such provisions of that title to provide for prevailing rate systems of basic pay2 and 7#b7 apply those provisions to qualified positions for employees in or under which the ,department may employ individuals described by section #ecdb7;a77#b77;,a7 of such title4 4 #aaad4 ,public shipyard apprentice program 7a7 ,fiscal year #bjbf classes ,during fiscal year #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall induct1 at each of the ,navy shipyards1 a class of not fewer than #ajj apprentices4 7b7 ,fiscal year #bjbg costs ,the ,secretary of the ,navy shall include the costs of the classes of ,navy shipyard apprentices to be inducted in fiscal year #bjbg in the materials of the ,department of ,defense supporting the fiscal year #bjbg budget request submitted to ,congress by the ,president pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aaae4 ,personnel management 7a7 ,policy and regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish policy and prescribe regulations for the overall management1 oversight1 and administration of civilian employees of the military departments4 ,such policy and such regulations shall provide for such management1 oversight1 and administration to be under the purview of-- 7#a7 with respect to civilian employees of the ,department of the ,army1 a ,deputy ,chief of ,staff of the ,army detailed to that position under section #gjce of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 with respect to civilian employees of the ,department of the ,navy1 the ,chief of ,naval ,personnel appointed under section #hjha of such title2 and 7#c7 with respect to civilian employees of the ,department of the ,air ,force1 a ,deputy ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force detailed to that position under section #ijce of such title4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,plan ,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 plan to implement subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,issuance of regulations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish policy and prescribe regulations under subsection 7a7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,effective date ,subsection 7a7 and the policy established and regulations prescribed under subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,xii ,matters relating to foreign nations ,subtitle ,a--,assistance and training ,sec4 #abja4 ,modification of authorities4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,modification of authority to build capacity of foreign security forces4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,modification of payment of costs for ,regional ,centers for ,security ,studies4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,modification to ,irregular ,warfare ,center and ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,modification of authority for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,state partnership program selection analysis4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,enhancement of international biodefense capacity4 ,subtitle ,b--,foreign military sales and related processes ,sec4 #abaa4 ,improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforce4 ,sec4 #abab4 ,modifications to foreign military sales processes4 ,sec4 #abac4 ,periodic review of ,,fms-only list4 ,sec4 #abad4 ,assessment and establishment of office to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partners4 ,sec4 #abae4 ,guidance for coordination of international arms transfers4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters relating to the ,middle ,east ,sec4 #abba4 ,extension of authority for reimbursement of certain coalition nations for support provided to ,united ,states military operations4 ,sec4 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of annual report on military power of ,iran4 ,sec4 #abbc4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals4 ,sec4 #abbd4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to counter the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 ,sec4 #abbe4 ,counter-terrorism support4 ,sec4 #abbf4 ,enhancing security partnership with ,jordan and ,lebanon4 ,sec4 #abbg4 ,prohibition on funding to the ,badr ,organization4 ,sec4 #abbh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,iraqi security forces4 ,sec4 #abbi4 ,report on strategy for increasing membership in the ,comprehensive ,security ,integration and ,prosperity ,agreement4 ,sec4 #abbi;,a4 ,report on ,,isis detention facilities in ,syria4 ,sec4 #abbi;,b4 ,report on ,united ,states force posture and activities in ,syria4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters relating to ,israel ,sec4 #abca4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation4 ,sec4 #abcb4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel cooperation to counter unmanned systems in all warfighting domains4 ,sec4 #abcc4 ,modification of certain temporary authorizations related to munitions replacement4 ,sec4 #abcd4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the ,united ,states and certain partner countries4 ,sec4 #abce4 ,report on ,united ,states-,israel military exercises4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters relating to ,europe1 ,ukraine1 and the ,russian ,federation ,sec4 #abda4 ,modification and extension of annual report on military and security developments involving the ,russian ,federation4 ,sec4 #abdb4 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdc4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abdd4 ,military intelligence support for ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abde4 ,report relating to allied and partner support to ,ukraine4 ,sec4 #abdf4 ,allied contributions to ,united ,states force posture on ,,nato's eastern flank4 ,sec4 #abdg4 ,baltic ,security ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abdh4 ,modification of ,united ,states basing and training1 and exercises in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries4 ,sec4 #abdi4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture in ,europe4 ,sec4 #abej4 ,report on ,united ,states deterrence and defense posture in the ,european region4 ,subtitle ,f--,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region ,sec4 #abea4 ,extension of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative4 ,sec4 #abeb4 ,extension of ,indo-,pacific extended deterrence education pilot program4 ,sec4 #abec4 ,partnership for ,indo-,pacific ,industrial ,resilience4 ,sec4 #abed4 ,strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the ,indo-,pacific4 ,sec4 #abee4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region4 ,subtitle ,g--,matters relating to ,asia ,sec4 #abfa4 ,extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia4 ,sec4 #abfb4 ,preventing circumvention by ,chinese military companies in third-party countries4 ,sec4 #abfc4 ,inclusion on list of ,chinese military companies of entities added to certain other lists4 ,sec4 #abfd4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #abfe4 ,modification of ,taiwan security cooperation initiative4 ,sec4 #abff4 ,joint program with ,taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities4 ,sec4 #abfg4 ,extension of authority to transfer funds for ,bien ,hoa dioxin cleanup4 ,sec4 #abfh4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture on the ,korean ,peninsula4 ,sec4 #abfi4 ,report on enhanced defense relations with the ,philippines4 ,sec4 #abgj4 ,modernizing the defense capabilities of the ,philippines4 ,subtitle ,h--,other matters ,sec4 #abga4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense4 ,sec4 #abgb4 ,repeal of war-related reporting requirements for concluded operations4 ,sec4 #abgc4 ,defending international security by restricting unacceptable partnerships and tactics4 ,sec4 #abgd4 ,report regarding joint training with ,mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations4 ,a ,assistance and training #abja4 ,modification of authorities 7a7 ,training with friendly foreign countries3 payment of training and exercise expenses 7#a7 ,training authorized ,subsection 7a7 of section #cba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or other security forces and inserting 1 or other national security forces that perform a similar function12 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively4 7#b7 ,authority ,to pay training and exercise expenses ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7f72 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 ,expenses of forces assigned or allocated to that command in conjunction with training and exercises conducted pursuant to this section4 2 7,c7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d72 7,d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking such training1 as specified in the regulations and inserting training and exercises conducted pursuant to this section2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by striking training described in and all that follows through paragraph 7#d7 and inserting training and exercises conducted pursuant to this section4 7#c7 ,quarterly report ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,quarterly report ,not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on training and exercises conducted pursuant to this section during the preceding #ij-;day period4 4 7#d7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section heading ,section #cba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the section heading1 by inserting and exercises after ,training4 7,b7 ,table of sections ,the table of sections for subchapter ,,iii of chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cba and inserting the following3 #cba4 ,training and exercises with friendly foreign countries3 payment of training and exercise expenses4 4 7b7 ,repeal of ,secretary of ,defense ,strategic ,competition ,initiative ,section #accb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ace ,stat4 #bjjg2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7 is repealed4 #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 ,modification of payment of costs for ,regional ,centers for ,security ,studies ,section #cdb7;f77#c77;,a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the first sentence1 by striking from a developing country4 #abjd4 ,modification to ,irregular ,warfare ,center and ,regional ,defense ,fellowship ,program ,section #cde7;c77#d77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the ,director of the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency and inserting #8,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,special ,operations and ,low-,intensity ,conflict4 #abje4 ,modification of authority for ,naval ,small ,craft ,instruction and ,technical ,training ,school ,section #ceb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,tuition fees charged for personnel who attend the ,school may not include any amount for the fixed costs of operating and maintaining the ,school4 4 #abjf4 ,state partnership program selection analysis ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make such changes to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #eaaa4bj 7relating to the ,state ,partnership ,program71 or a successor instruction1 as may be necessary to ensure that1 in performing selection analysis for the ,state ,partnership ,program under section #cda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau considers-- 7#a7 the number of current partnerships assigned to the ,national ,guard of a ,state2 and 7#b7 the capacity of the ,national ,guard of a ,state in relation to the number of assigned countries4 #abjg4 ,enhancement of international biodefense capacity 7a7 ,clarification of roles and responsibilities ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,programs1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,defense ,threat ,reduction ,agency1 to seek to enter into memoranda of understanding with other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government to clarify the roles and responsibilities of those departments and agencies for building biodefense capabilities internationally in execution of national security and other policies of the ,federal ,government1 with the ,secretary focused on working with defense counterparts in countries that are allies or partners of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements of memoranda of understanding ,the memoranda of understanding entered into under subsection 7a7 shall address how each relevant department or agency selects partner countries and the feasibility of coordinating efforts with each such country4 ,b ,foreign military sales and related processes #abaa4 ,improvements to security cooperation workforce and defense acquisition workforce 7a7 ,responsibilities of secretary of defense ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 consistent with the requirements of section #chd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 seek to ensure that-- 7#a7 members of the defense acquisition workforce engaged in foreign military sales planning and execution-- 7,a7 are aware of evolving ,united ,states regional- and country-level foreign partner defense capability-building priorities2 and 7,b7 coordinate with the security cooperation workforce to enhance responsiveness to foreign partner requests and defense capability-building priorities2 and 7#b7 evaluations of members of the defense acquisition workforce measure-- 7,a7 adherence to meeting the foreign partner defense capability-building requirements identified in ,department of ,defense strategy documents2 7,b7 responsiveness to foreign partner defense capability-building requests2 7,c7 ability to meet foreign partner defense capability-building delivery schedule requirements2 and 7,d7 advancement of foreign partner defense capability-building priorities identified in the guidance described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall update1 as necessary1 ,department of ,defense guidance governing the execution of foreign military sales by the ,department to ensure that such guidance-- 7,a7 incorporates priorities of the national security strategy report 7submitted pursuant to section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc77 and the national defense strategy 7required under section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,b7 is informed by the theater campaign plans and theater security cooperation strategies of the combatant commands2 7,c7 is disseminated to the security cooperation workforce and the defense acquisition workforce4 7#b7 ,elements ,the updated guidance required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify regional and country-level foreign partner defense capability-building priorities2 7,b7 identify levels of urgency and desired timelines for achieving foreign partner defense capability-building priorities2 and 7,c7 provide guidance to the defense acquisition workforce and the security cooperation workforce on levels of resourcing1 innovation1 and risk tolerance that should be considered in meeting urgent needs through the execution of foreign military sales4 7c7 ,foreign military sales continuous process improvement board ,section #abaj7;b77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfga note7 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall be composed of not fewer than seven members1 each of whom shall have expertise in security cooperation1 security assistance1 defense acquisition1 business process reform1 or any disciplines the ,secretary determines to be important to the functioning of the ,board4 7,b7 ,certain members 7i7 ,in general ,up to three of the members of the ,board may be selected from among individuals who are not any of the following3 7,i7 ,officers or employees of the ,department of ,defense4 7,,ii7 ,members of the ,armed ,forces4 7,,iii7 ,a registered lobbyist4 7ii7 ,clearance ,each member of the ,board described in this subparagraph shall be individuals who are determined to be eligible for access to classified information necessary to participate on the ,board4 4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term defense acquisition workforce means the ,department of ,defense acquisition workforce described in chapter #hg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term security cooperation workforce has the meaning given the term in section #chd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #abab4 ,modifications to foreign military sales processes 7a7 ,acquisition strategies ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 with respect to the foreign military sales process-- 7#a7 establish a requirement that1 in developing letters of offer and acceptance for a foreign military sale1 the acquisition program manager1 or other official responsible for the program1 shall develop an acquisition strategy that is-- 7,a7 informed by input from the purchaser of such foreign military sale2 and 7,b7 executed in a manner that effectively addresses urgency of need and associated risk tolerance of such purchaser2 and 7#b7 in establishing such requirement1 ensure that such purchaser is provided an opportunity to provide input on urgency of need and associated risk tolerance1 alternative acquisition approaches that may be taken to accelerate program delivery1 and the schedule1 cost1 and capability trade-offs associated with such alternate approaches4 7b7 ,agreements with manufacturers 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,united ,states prime contractor may enter into a covered agreement with a manufacturer to begin the process of acquiring long-lead ,government-furnished equipment based on forecasted requirements prior to the execution of a contract for a commercial sale or issuance of a letter of offer and acceptance for a foreign military sale4 7#b7 ,department of defense policy 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department shall implement policies that allow ,united ,states prime contractors to enter into covered agreements described in paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,elements ,the policies required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall require-- 7i7 ,united ,states prime contractors to be responsible for-- 7,i7 negotiating directly with the manufacturer of ,government-furnished equipment1 including with respect to the terms and conditions described in subsection 7c77#a77;,b72 and 7,,ii7 providing any payment to such manufacturer2 and 7ii7 transfer of ,government-furnished equipment from such manufacturer to the prime contractor shall not occur until the date on which a contract for a commercial sale or letter of offer and acceptance is executed with respect to the foreign military sale that is the subject of the covered agreement4 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed as authorizing1 requiring1 or providing for the ,united ,states ,government to assume any liability or other financial responsibility with respect to a covered agreement4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered agreement means an agreement between a ,united ,states prime contractor and a manufacturer pursuant to which-- 7,a7 the prime contractor1 in anticipation of a foreign military sale1 enters into a contract with the manufacturer for the production of one or more defense articles 7as defined in section #cja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 that will be supplied to the prime contractor as ,government-furnished equipment2 7,b7 the parties agree to the allocation of risks1 obligations1 profits1 and costs in the event the anticipated foreign military sale does not occur1 including whether the defense articles manufactured under the agreement are retained by the manufacturer2 and 7,c7 the ,united ,states ,government assumes no liability with respect to either party in the event the anticipated foreign military sale does not occur4 7#b7 ,the term foreign military sales process means the processes for foreign military sales authorized under chapter #b of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa et seq474 #abac4 ,periodic review of ,,fms-only list 7a7 ,review and report 7#a7 ,review ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall complete a review of defense articles and defense services that are eligible to be provided under the foreign military sales program under chapter #b of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa et seq471 but not eligible to be provided under direct commercial sales under section #ch of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bggh71 in order to identify those articles and services that should also be eligible to be provided through such direct commercial sales4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the completion of each review required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that contains the results of the review1 including any defense articles and services added to or removed from the ,,fms-,only list during the preceding reporting period1 as well as the justification for such decisions4 7,b7 ,form ,the report required by this paragraph shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7,c7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph-- 7i7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the term ,,fms-only list means the list maintained by the ,secretary of ,state of defense articles and defense serv ices that are eligible to be provided under the foreign military sales program under chapter #b of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act1 but not eligible to be provided under direct commercial sales under section #ch of such ,act4 7b7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abad4 ,assessment and establishment of office to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partners 7a7 ,assessment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall complete an assessment to determine the optimal organizational structure1 authorities1 reporting relationships1 and resource requirements to manage effectively the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partners4 7b7 ,establishment ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish an office to support the acquisition of specified non-program of record systems by foreign allies and partners1 including the process for updating relevant ,department of ,defense-wide guidance1 directives and instructions4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,the office required by subsection 7b7 shall be responsible for the following3 7#a7 ,coordinating with allies and partners to identify and procure specified non-program of record systems4 7#b7 ,facilitating discussions between industry and foreign allies and partners on new specified non-program of record systems4 7#c7 ,liaising with combatant commands to identify new specified non-program of record systems aligned with the strategic priorities of the combatant commands for theater security cooperation4 7#d7 ,promoting capabilities with foreign allies and partners that align with priority capabilities for the combatant commands4 7#e7 ,developing foreign military sales cases for specified non-program of record systems to expedite deliveries of such systems to foreign allies and partners4 7#f7 ,coordinating internal ,department of ,defense approval processes to expedite the delivery of specified non-program of record systems4 7#g7 ,other relevant responsibilities as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after completion of the assessment required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate with a briefing on the responsibilities1 resources1 and plan of activities for the non-program of record office that is to be established in accordance with subsection 7b74 7e7 ,specified non-program of record system defined ,in this section1 the term specified non-program of record system means a system that does not exist formally as a program of record within the ,department of ,defense1 including the following3 7#a7 ,type ,a 7,modified_/,former ,department of ,defense program of record71 which includes requests to modify an existing program of record with non-program of record elements and requests tied to former programs of record4 7#b7 ,type ,b 7,military ,unique71 which includes commercial capabilities that are designed1 modified1 or built specifically for military applications and are not current or former programs of record4 7#c7 ,type ,c 7,commercial71 which includes a commercial product-- 7,a7 as such term is defined in section #b4aja of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 and 7,b7 that is not classified4 #abae4 ,guidance for coordination of international arms transfers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue updated guidance1 in accordance with section #chb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to streamline and align the roles1 responsibilities1 and authorities1 and improve transparency1 relating to ,department of ,defense processes for international arms transfers1 including foreign military sales4 7b7 ,elements ,the updated guidance required by subsection 7a7 shall do the following3 7#a7 ,streamline the roles and responsibilities relating to ,department processes for international arms transfers 7including the foreign military sales and technology security and foreign disclosure processes in accordance with section #ajhf7 so as to ensure effective implementation of such roles and responsibilities among the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,defense ,security ,cooperation ,agency1 the ,defense ,technology ,security ,administration1 and the military departments4 7#b7 ,designate a lead official who1 in coordination with the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 shall be responsible for collecting1 tracking1 coordinating1 and sharing data and information on ,foreign ,military ,sales cases for the purposes of-- 7,a7 facilitating transparency across the ,department of ,defense international cooperation enterprise 7including industry and international partners within such enterprise and components and subcomponents of the ,department72 and 7,b7 sharing information on foreign military sales case development1 execution1 contracting1 and implementation processes4 7#c7 ,develop a framework to facilitate the use of the foreign military sales process to deliver defense articles and services to allies and partners through programs other than a program of record in accordance with section #abad4 7#d7 ,set forth foreign military sales-specific guidance that-- 7,a7 identifies security cooperation priorities2 7,b7 is informed by priorities identified in the ,national ,defense ,strategy1 ,department planning guidance1 and theater campaign plans2 and 7,c7 takes into consideration-- 7i7 the risk factors for arms transfers identified in the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq472 and 7ii7 the industrial capacity for production4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days prior to the issuance of the updated guidance required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall provide the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the development and implementation of such guidance that describes the manner in which the procedures set forth in the guidance will streamline1 and enhance the transparency of1 international cooperation processes of the ,department4 7d7 ,dissemination of ,,fms-specific guidance ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall disseminate the foreign miliary sales-specific guidance described in subsection 7b77#d7 to the ,department of ,defense international cooperation enterprise4 ,c ,matters relating to the ,middle ,east #abba4 ,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 #bjbf4 #abbb4 ,extension and modification of annual report on military power of ,iran 7a7 ,matters to be included ,subsection 7b7 of section #abde of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 and 7,f71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following subparagraph3 7,b7 evolving thresholds for the use of direct and attributable force by ,iran2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated1 by striking 22 at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and at the end and inserting a period4 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following subparagraph3 7,c7 a summary of ,iran's procurement of advanced conventional capabilities from ,russia2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting any ,iraqi ,shia-militia operating under the auspices of the ,islamic ,resistance1 after the ,badr ,organization12 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,i77ii71 by striking and activities2 and and inserting 1 assets1 and critical infrastructure2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following subparagraph3 7,l7 an assessment of the military power of ,iranian proxies and partners1 including ,hezbollah1 ,hamas1 ,palestine ,islamic ,jihad1 ,ansar ,allah1 and ,iraqi and ,syrian proxies4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking nuclear weapons capabilities and developments and inserting nuclear weapons-related advances1 including development of related scientific and industrial infrastructure1 fissile material inventories aggregated by level of enrichment1 and weaponization-related activities2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking to the ,middle ,east and ,europe2 and and inserting globally22 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,g7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7,d7 by adding after subparagraph 7,f7 the following subparagraphs3 7,g7 a detailed analysis of the domestic and foreign supply chains supporting ,iran's drone program2 7,h7 a detailed assessment of the domestic production capacity by ,iran's proxies in the ,middle ,east of tactical munitions including mortars1 rocket assisted munitions1 and rockets and long-range strike capabilities1 including1 drones1 cruise missiles1 and ballistic missiles2 and 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and chemical1 biological1 and advanced conventional weapons1 weapon systems1 and delivery vehicles and inserting chemical1 biological1 and advanced conventional weapons1 weapon systems1 and delivery vehicles1 including drones2 and 7#f7 in paragraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 by striking the ,bashar al-,assad regime1 and inserting the ,russian ,federation12 7,b7 by inserting ,ansarallah1 after ,hamas12 and 7,c7 by striking or any other foreign terrorist organization4 and inserting the ,badr ,organization1 any other foreign terrorist organization1 or any ,specially ,designated ,global ,terrorist42 7b7 ,definitions ,subsection 7c7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 including surface-to-surface or anti-ship variants42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding at the end 1 including surface-to-surface or anti-ship variants44 7c7 ,termination ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #abbc4 ,extension and modification of authority to provide assistance to vetted ,syrian groups and individuals ,section #abji of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by inserting 1 including any modifications made to the vetting process in order to determine whether ,syrian groups or individuals associated with the ,government of ,syria are eligible recipients before the period at the end2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by redesignating subclause 7,i7 of clause 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,k71 and adjusting the margins accordingly2 7#d7 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,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,shia militias aligned with or supporting the ,government of ,syria1 and groups and inserting ,islamist extremist organizations1 ,shia militias1 proxy forces1 or groups otherwise2 7ii7 by striking ,jabhat al ,nusrah1 ,ahrar al ,sham1 other2 7iii7 by inserting and associated and successor after al-,qaeda2 and 7iv7 by striking related2 7#e7 in subsection 7l77#c77;,e771 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting the date specified in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a72 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,limitation on use of funds ,funds made available to carry out this section may not be used to provide assistance pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 to any entity that is not an appropriately vetted ,syrian group or individual2 or 7#b7 to forces associated with any other government or nation4 4 #abbd4 ,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 #ceeh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 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 subsection 7i77#a77;,c71 as redesignated1 by striking subsection 7l77#b7 and inserting subsection 7k77#b72 7#e7 in subsection 7k77#b71 as redesignated-- 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 7#f7 in subsection 7n77#f71 as redesignated1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,limitation on use of funds ,funds made available to carry out this section may not be used to provide assistance pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 to entities other than military or other security forces of or associated with the ,government of ,iraq1 including ,kurdish and tribal security forces1 or other local security forces with a national security mission2 7#b7 to forces associated with any other government or nation2 or 7#c7 to ,iranian-aligned militias4 4 #abbe4 ,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 adding at the end before the period the following3 and along the border of ,egypt with ,sudan4 7b7 ,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 ,hezbollah and any other terrorist organization that threatens the security of ,lebanon and its neighbors44 7c7 ,extension of authority ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 #abbf4 ,enhancing security partnership with ,jordan and ,lebanon 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 pursuant to existing authorities1 shall seek to provide assistance1 including training1 equipment1 logistics support1 supplies1 and services1 to the ,government of ,jordan and the ,government of ,lebanon for the purposes of-- 7#a7 supporting and enhancing efforts of the military forces of ,jordan2 and 7#b7 with respect to the ,government of ,lebanon1 for increasing the capacity of the ,lebanese armed forces in order to disarm the ,iranian-backed terrorist group ,hezbollah4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that describes the plan of the ,department of ,defense to provide assistance under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 at a minimum1 include the following elements3 7,a7 ,a description of the existing authorities to provide the assistance described in subsection 7a7 to the ,government of ,jordan and the ,government of ,lebanon4 7,b7 ,a description of the strategic objectives of the assistance described in subsection 7a71 including specific capability gaps that such assistance seeks to address and the recipient units of the military forces of ,jordan and ,lebanon for such assistance4 7,c7 ,an identification of any opportunities to transfer military equipment1 including aircraft and unmanned systems1 from existing inventory of the ,department of ,defense to bolster the capabilities of the military forces of ,jordan4 7,d7 ,a rubric for assessing the progress of the ,lebanese armed forces in disarming ,hezbollah1 and options for suspending assistance to the ,lebanese armed forces if it is determined that such forces are unwilling to act to disarm ,hezbollah4 #abbg4 ,prohibition on funding to the ,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 ,organization or any organization that the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency determines to be an affiliate or successor of the ,badr ,organization4 #abbh4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,iraqi security forces 7a7 ,limitation on obligation of funds ,not more than #ge percent of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,iraqi security forces under section #abcf of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #ceeh7 may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits to the congressional defense committees a certification that the ,government of ,iraq has taken credible steps-- 7#a7 to reduce the operational capacity of ,iran-aligned militia groups not integrated into the ,iraqi security forces through a publicly verifiable disarmament1 demobilization1 and reintegration process2 7#b7 to strengthen the authority and operational control of the ,prime ,minister of ,iraq as ,commander-in-,chief over the ,iraqi security forces2 and 7#c7 to investigate and hold accountable members of ,iran-aligned militia groups or members of the ,iraqi security forces operating outside the formal chain of command of the ,iraqi security forces who engage in attacks on ,united ,states or ,iraqi personnel or otherwise act in an illegal or destabilizing manner4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the limitation in subsection 7a7 for a period of not more than #ahj days if the ,secretary determines that such waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 ,any such waiver shall be submitted in writing to the congressional defense committees not later than #ae days after issuance1 along with a justification and a description of the steps being taken to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall apply to funds authorized to be appropriated for the ,iraqi security forces that are designated for the ,kurdish ,peshmerga ,forces4 7d7 ,iraqi security forces defined ,in this section1 the term ,iraqi security forces means the military and other security forces of or associated with the ,government of ,iraq4 #abbi4 ,report on strategy for increasing membership in the ,comprehensive ,security ,integration and ,prosperity ,agreement 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the strategic importance of the ,comprehensive ,security ,integration and ,prosperity ,agreement and the benefits of its potential expansion4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall also include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the strategic benefits of ,,csipa to regional and global security4 7#b7 ,an assessment of ,,csipa's operational value to the ,department of ,defense and partners in the region following the ,red ,sea attacks4 7#c7 ,an assessment of how ,,csipa leverages ,united ,states military assets such as the ,united ,states ,fifth ,fleet to address regional threats4 7#d7 ,identification of potential modifications to the ,,csipa framework that would support broader regional participation4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the resource and capability requirements necessary to expand ,,csipa membership4 7#f7 ,recommendations for further collaboration between the ,department of ,defense and member countries of ,,csipa4 7c7 ,definition of comprehensive security integration and prosperity agreement ,in this section1 the terms ,comprehensive ,security ,integration and ,prosperity ,agreement and ,,csipa refer to the cooperative agreement signed by the ,united ,states and the ,kingdom of ,bahrain on ,september #ac1 #bjbc4 #abbi;,a4 ,report on ,,isis detention facilities in ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter through ,march #ca1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on detention facilities in ,syria for members of the ,islamic ,state in ,iraq and ,syria 7,,isis7 secured by the ,syrian ,democratic ,forces 7,,sdf74 7b7 ,matters to be included ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the current security and living conditions in such facilities and plans for the long-term security of such facilities2 7#b7 an estimate of the number of detainees in such facilities and their nationalities2 and 7#c7 a description of-- 7,a7 efforts of the ,department of ,defense1 working with and through local partners1 countries of origin of detainees1 and other ,united ,states ,government entities1 to repatriate detainees to their home countries or third countries2 and 7,b7 any potential refoulement concerns with respect to such repatriation4 #abbi;,b4 ,report on ,united ,states force posture and activities in ,syria 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with ,commander of the ,united ,states ,central ,command1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the conditions-based consolidation of ,united ,states force posture1 basing locations1 and activities in ,syria4 7b7 ,elements ,the report described in subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a determination of whether such force posture1 basing locations1 and activities continue to sufficiently-- 7,a7 meet objectives consistent with the purposes outlined in section #abji7;a7 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 #ced71 including new cooperation with the ,syrian ,government and other members of the ,global ,coalition to ,defeat the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria2 7,b7 deter ,iran and ,iranian-linked groups1 including the ,iranian ,revolutionary ,guard ,corps ,quds ,force and the proxies and affiliates of such ,force operating inside ,syria2 7,c7 support the ,syrian ,democratic ,forces and other ,syrian groups and individuals in maintaining stability and security throughout the formation of a representative and inclusive ,syrian government that defends the rights and interests of all minorities2 and 7,d7 deter instability emanating from ,syria1 including threats to the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 including ,israel4 7#b7 ,a description of the operational and strategic conditions informing decisions made relative to subsection 7a71 including detailed evaluation criteria and processes for continual assessment4 7#c7 ,a description of how the objectives in subsection 7a7 are being met1 or what changes need to be implemented to meet such objectives4 7#d7 ,a description of the current posture of the ,armed ,forces in ,syria and levels of engagement by the ,armed ,forces with ,syrian groups and individuals4 7#e7 ,changes in the assessment of the threat to the ,united ,states1 and allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 from the ,islamic ,state of ,iraq and ,syria4 7#f7 ,a description of any planned posture changes of the ,armed ,forces in ,syria1 and the projected impacts on ,united ,states engagement with partner forces in ,syria4 7#g7 ,any other matters the ,secretary or the ,commander deem relevant4 7c7 ,form ,the report shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,sunset ,the requirement under this section shall terminate #c years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,d ,matters relating to ,israel #abca4 ,extension and modification of ,united ,states-,israel anti-tunnel cooperation ,section #abgi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hfjf note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#d71 by striking #ej1jjj1jjj and inserting #hj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #abcb4 ,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 by amending the subsection heading to read as follows3 ,united ,states-,israel program on countering unmanned systems2 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#c7 of such section1 as amended by subsection 7a7 of this section1 for purposes of carrying of the activities required by such section #abgh4 #abcc4 ,modification of certain temporary authorizations related to munitions replacement 7a7 ,in general ,section #abdd of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking and ,israel and inserting ,israel1 and the ,united ,states defense industrial base 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or ,israel each place it appears and inserting ,israel1 or the ,united ,states defense industrial base2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking or ,israel each place it appears and inserting ,israel1 or the ,united ,states defense industrial base4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,the table of contents at the beginning of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bcie7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abdd and inserting the following3 #abdd4 ,temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine1 ,taiwan1 ,israel1 and the ,united ,states defense industrial base4 4 7#b7 ,the table of contents at the beginning of title ,,xii of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhbj7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #abdd and inserting the following3 #abdd4 ,temporary authorizations related to ,ukraine1 ,taiwan1 ,israel1 and the ,united ,states defense industrial base4 4 #abcd4 ,research1 development1 test1 and evaluation of emerging technologies to further the warfighting capabilities of the ,united ,states and certain partner countries 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,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 7c7 ,applicability of export control restrictions ,any activity authorized under subsection 7a71 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 7d7 ,report ,none of the activities described in subsection 7a7 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 7a71 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 7a71 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 7e7 ,lead agency ,not earlier than the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the first report pursuant to subsection 7d71 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 7f7 ,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 7d77#b77;,c74 7g7 ,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 #abce4 ,report on ,united ,states-,israel military exercises 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for not more than #c years1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a written report on ,united ,states ,department of ,defense exercises conducted jointly with ,israel4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of ,department of ,defense exercises that included ,israel during the preceding #a-year period4 7#b7 ,a list of any other countries that participated in each such exercise4 7#c7 ,a detailed description of the capabilities and missions rehearsed in each exercise4 7#d7 ,a description of the manner and extent to which each exercise increased inoperability and regional cooperation4 7#e7 ,a description of the manner and extent to which each exercise improved the readiness and capabilities of participating countries4 7#f7 ,an assessment of any gaps in desired joint capabilities that could be addressed by conducting additional exercises to increase interoperability1 along with the resources required for such additional exercises and the impact1 if any1 to ,united ,states readiness from conducting such additional exercises4 7c7 ,form ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,e ,matters relating to ,europe1 ,ukraine1 and the ,russian ,federation #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-- 7,a7 the force posture of ,russian ,armed ,forces deployed adjacent to ,,nato's borders1 including in ,kaliningrad2 7,b7 a list and description of all known violations by ,russia of ,,nato airspace during the reporting period1 and to the extent feasible1 an evaluation of whether such incidents were intentional or unintentional2 and 7,c7 an assessment of the threat posed to ,,nato bases1 critical infrastructure1 and other industrial and military targets posed by ,russian hybrid attacks4 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 have learned from the war in ,ukraine and how ,russia 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 cooperation between ,russia and the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including defense trade1 joint military exercises1 and the sharing of military intelligence4 7#ad7 ,an assessment of the objectives of ,russia's treaty alliance with ,north ,korea1 including analyses of the following elements3 7,a7 ,any technology sharing pertaining to chemical1 biological1 radiological1 or nuclear weapons4 7,b7 ,any cooperation on missile or space launch-related technology4 7,c7 ,arms trade4 7,d7 ,tactical and operational military cooperation between ,russia and ,north ,korea1 including lessons learned and compensation derived from cooperative training and participation in actual conflict4 7#ae7 ,an assessment of ,russia's military cooperation with ,india4 7#af7 ,an assessment of ,russia's coercive behavior directed at ,united ,states allies in the ,indo-,pacific4 7#ag7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of ,russia that affect countries in the ,middle ,east4 7#ah7 ,an assessment of the military strategy1 objectives1 and force posture of ,russia that affect countries in ,africa4 7#ai7 ,a description of ,russia's overseas military basing1 military logistics capabilities1 and infrastructure to project power4 7#bj7 ,a summary of all significant ,russian cooperation with foreign military and security forces1 including major training and exercises1 foreign deployments1 and basing agreements--specifying for each ,russian foreign deployment the number of forces deployed1 the types of capabilities deployed1 the length of the deployment1 and any agreement enabling or governing the deployment4 7#ba7 ,an assessment of relations between ,russia and ,iran1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and ,north ,korea1 with respect to security and military matters4 7#bb7 ,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#bc7 ,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#bd7 ,an assessment of the use by ,russia of chemical weapons1 including chemical munitions1 during the preceding year either as part of an armed conflict or against individuals outside an armed conflict4 7#be7 ,a description of ,russia's current missile defense strategy and capabilities1 including efforts to develop missile defense capabilities4 7#bf7 ,a description of ,russia's anti-access and area denial capabilities4 7#bg7 ,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#bh7 ,an assessment of ,russia's space and counterspace programs and capabilities4 7#bi7 ,an assessment of ,russia's cyberwarfare and electronic warfare capabilities1 including details on the number of malicious cyber incidents originating from ,russia against ,department of ,defense infrastructure4 7#cj7 ,an assessment of any influence operations or campaigns by ,russia targeting the ,united ,states1 any military alliances and partnerships of which the ,united ,states is a member1 or treaty allies of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 the objectives of such operations2 7,b7 the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures used2 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 ,department of ,defense personnel2 and 7,e7 the metrics used to judge the impact of such operations4 7#ca7 ,an assessment of how ,russian private military companies are being utilized to advance the security interests of ,russia1 including by securing access to raw materials4 7#cb7 ,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 ,extension of prohibition on availability of funds relating to sovereignty of the ,russian ,federation over internationally recognized territory of ,ukraine ,section #abde7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bhdg7 is amended by striking or #bjbe and inserting #bjbe1 or #bjbf4 #abdc4 ,extension and modification of ,ukraine ,security ,assistance ,initiative ,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 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,availability of funds for programs across fiscal years ,amounts made available after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf in a fiscal year to carry out the authority in subsection 7a7 may be used for programs under that authority that begin in such fiscal year and end not later than the end of the second fiscal year thereafter4 7#g7 ,authority for interchange of supplies and services ,the limitation in subsection 7b77#b7 of section #bega of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply with respect to reimbursable support for the purpose of providing assistance under this section4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,for fiscal year #bjbf1 #djj1jjj1jjj4 7#ab7 ,for fiscal year #bjbg1 #djj1jjj1jjj4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbf and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbi2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,accepting equipment back into stock 7#a7 ,in general ,equipment procured to carry out the authority granted pursuant to subsection 7a7 may only be treated as stocks of the ,department of ,defense if-- 7,a7 the equipment procured has not yet been transferred to the ,government of ,ukraine and is urgently needed to eliminate a deficiency that impacts an ongoing or anticipated1 imminent ,united ,states contingency operation that1 if left unfulfilled1 could result in loss of life or critical mission failure for the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces2 7,b7 the equipment procured has not yet been transferred to the ,government of ,ukraine and is no longer needed to support a program carried out pursuant to such subsection2 or 7,c7 the equipment procured has been transferred to the ,government of ,ukraine and is returned by ,ukraine to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,replacement ,in the case of treating equipment as stocks of the ,department of ,defense pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall1 using amounts made available after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 initiate action to replace such equipment for the ,government of ,ukraine within #cj days of transmitting the applicable notification required under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,notification ,the ,secretary may only treat equipment procured to carry out the authority granted pursuant to subsection 7a7 as stocks of the ,department of ,defense pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a notification that describes how the relevant conditions to treat the equipment as stocks were met-- 7,a7 in the case of a notification relating to equipment described in subparagraph 7,a7 of such paragraph 7#a71 as soon as feasible but not later than #dh hours after the date on which the ,secretary determines to treat such equipment as stocks of the ,department2 or 7,b7 in the case of a notification relating to equipment described in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of such paragraph1 not fewer than #ae days before the entry into effect of a determination by the ,secretary to treat such equipment as such stocks4 7#d7 ,report ,in the case of treating equipment as stocks of the ,department of ,defense pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall transmit to the congressional defense committees not later than #ae days after submitting the notification required in paragraph 7#c7 a report with the plan of the ,department of ,defense to replace the equipment originally intended for the ,government of ,ukraine1 including sourcing1 timeline for procurement1 and delivery4 4 #abdd4 ,military intelligence support for ,ukraine 7a7 ,notification required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives a notification not later than #dh hours after a decision to pause1 terminate1 or otherwise restrict or materially downgrade intelligence support1 including information1 intelligence1 and imagery collection authorized under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to the ,government of ,ukraine for the purpose of supporting military operations of the ,government of ,ukraine4 7b7 ,elements ,the notification required in subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a detailed description of the reason for the pause1 termination1 restriction1 or material downgrade of ,united ,states support2 7#b7 the expected duration of the pause1 termination1 restriction1 or material downgrade2 and 7#c7 the anticipated impact of such decision on the ability of ,ukraine to conduct effective military operations4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to be effective on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 #abde4 ,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 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an accounting of all bilateral military contributions to ,ukraine made by allied and partner countries or multinational organizations in absolute and relative terms1 disaggregated by country and organization1 since ,january #a1 #bjbb1 including a separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting period2 7#b7 an accounting of all contributions to ,ukraine made by allied and partner countries using the ,united ,states ,jumpstart initiative1 detailing the authorities used1 quantity1 valuation1 and delivery timeline for each contribution and including a separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting period2 7#c7 an accounting of all contributions to ,ukraine made by allied and partner countries using the ,united ,states ,prioritized ,ukraine ,requirements ,list 7,,purl7 initiative to the ,ukraine ,security ,assitance ,initiative 7,,usai7 account1 including a separate accounting of such contributions during the reporting period as well as-- 7,a7 the allied contributions used for new procurements using the ,,usai account1 including the quantity1 valuation1 and delivery timeline for each new procurement2 7,b7 the allied contributions used for the replacement of any weapons or articles provided to the ,government of ,ukraine1 including the quantity1 valuation1 and delivery timeline for each item that has been sent to the ,government of ,ukraine from ,united ,states stocks2 and 7,c7 a comprehensive list of ,united ,states weapon systems provided to ,ukraine associated with the allied contributions to the ,,purl initiative1 including1 for each such system1 an identification of whether it was previously committed to ,ukraine under ,,usai or through presidential drawdown authority1 and1 if so1 the specific assistance package in which the commitment was made2 7#d7 a statement of the remaining unobligated balance of funds in the ,,usai account1 including a description of when such balance will expire2 7#e7 a plan for how the ,secretary intends to use the remaining unobligated funds from allied contributions to the ,,usai account to support ,ukraine's capacity to defend itself and strengthen its deterrence against future aggression by the ,russian ,federation2 7#f7 a plan for further engagement with allied and partner countries on the use of the ,,purl initiative to support ,ukraine's capacity to defend itself and to strengthen its deterrence against future aggression by the ,russian ,federation2 7#g7 an identification of any weapon system during the reporting period that meets ,ukrainian requirements1 as validated by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command1 but has not been delivered to ,ukraine by the ,united ,states or an allied or partner country2 and 7#h7 any other matters that the ,secretary determines to be relevant4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,january #a1 #bjbe and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbg2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c71 as so amended1 as subsection 7d72 and 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #abdf4 ,allied contributions to ,united ,states force posture on ,,nato's eastern flank ,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 paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 in the host nation or another country2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 in the host nation or another country2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by adding at the end before the period the following3 in the host nation or another country2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,other logistical and operational support for the armed forces in a deployed or rotational status in a country that is a member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7f71 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 other logistical and operational support for the armed forces in a deployed or rotational status in a country that is a member of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,other logistical and operational support for the armed forces defined ,in this section1 the term other logistical and operational support for the armed forces-- 7#a7 means the reasonable and proper costs of the armed forces for fuel1 transportation1 force protection 7including cyber protection71 training ammunition1 utilities1 and medical and maintenance services1 including services required to maintain infrastructure1 pre-positioned stocks1 and equipment in good working order2 and 7#b7 does not include pay1 allowances1 and other normal benefits to which members of the ,united ,states armed forces are entitled4 4 #abdg4 ,baltic ,security ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,pursuant to the authorities provided in chapter #af of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,european ,command1 shall establish and carry out an initiative1 to be known as the ,baltic ,security ,initiative1 for the purpose of deepening security cooperation with the military forces of the ,baltic countries4 7b7 ,relationship to existing authorities ,the initiative required by subsection 7a7 shall be carried out pursuant to the authorities provided in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the initiative required by subsection 7a7 should include-- 7#a7 to achieve ,united ,states national security objectives by-- 7,a7 deterring aggression by the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,b7 implementing ,,nato's ,strategic ,concept1 which seeks to strengthen the ,alliance's deterrence and defense posture by denying potential adversaries any possible opportunities for aggression2 7#b7 to enhance regional planning and cooperation among the military forces of the ,baltic countries1 particularly with respect to long-term regional capability projects1 including-- 7,a7 long-range precision fire systems and capabilities2 7,b7 integrated air and missile defense2 7,c7 maritime domain awareness2 7,d7 land forces development1 including stockpiling large caliber ammunition2 7,e7 command1 control1 communications1 computers1 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 7,f7 special operations forces development2 7,g7 coordination with and security enhancements for ,poland2 and 7,h7 other military capabilities1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7#c7 with respect to the military forces of the ,baltic countries1 to improve cyber defenses and resilience to hybrid threats4 7d7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,commander of ,united ,states ,european ,command1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report setting forth a strategy to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,considerations ,the strategy required by this subsection shall include a consideration of-- 7,a7 security cooperation programs for the ,baltic countries that are authorized as of the date on which the report containing the strategy is submitted2 7,b7 the ongoing security threats to ,,nato's eastern flank posed by ,russian aggression1 including as a result of the ,russian ,federation's #bjbb invasion of ,ukraine with support from ,belarus2 7,c7 the ongoing security threats to the ,baltic countries posed by the presence1 coercive economic policies1 and other malign activities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,d7 a description of how ,,nato allies are supporting the ,baltic countries to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7c74 7e7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,baltic countries that participate in the initiative required by subsection 7a7 should make investments in ,baltic defense in amounts that1 at a minimum1 match with total amounts provided by the ,department of ,defense for the initiative4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,baltic countries means-- 7,a7 ,estonia2 7,b7 ,latvia2 and 7,c7 ,lithuania2 and 7#b7 the term ,,nato means the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization4 7g7 ,sunset ,the requirement under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #abdh4 ,modification of ,united ,states basing and training1 and exercises in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries ,section #abej of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended to read as follows3 #abej4 ,united ,states basing and training in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries ,in considering decisions related to ,united ,states military basing and training in ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member countries1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall include among the factors for consideration progress toward the defense investment commitment agreed to in the ,hague ,summit ,declaration of ,june #be1 #bjbe1 to invest not less than #e percent of gross domestic product annually in defense by #bjce1 of which-- 7#a7 not less than #c4e percent is dedicated to core defense requirements and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization capability targets2 and 7#b7 not less than #a4e percent is dedicated to other defense and security related investments4 4 #abdi4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture in ,europe 7a7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,until the date that is #fj 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 each1 independently1 submitted to the congressional defense committees the certification described in subsection 7b7 and the applicable assessment described in subsection 7c71 none of the amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf may be obligated or expended-- 7#a7 to reduce the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command below #gf1jjj for longer than a #de-;day period2 7#b7 to divest1 consolidate1 or otherwise return to a host country any parcel of land or facility located on real property under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as of ,june #a1 #bjbe2 7#c7 to divest1 redeploy1 withdraw1 or otherwise permanently move out of the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,european ,command any ,department of ,defense equipment or physical property with an initial purchase value of more than #ejj1jjj and positioned in such area of responsibility as of ,june #a1 #bjbe2 or 7#d7 to relinquish the role of the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,european ,command as ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe4 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification that a proposed action described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is being undertaken only after appropriate consultations with all ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 allies and relevant non-,,nato partners4 7c7 ,assessment described 7#a7 ,in general ,an assessment described in this subsection is the following3 7,a7 ,in the case of a proposed action described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7a7-- 7i7 an analysis of the impact of such an action on-- 7,i7 the security of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to provide forward defense of the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 ,,nato's defense and deterrent posture against current and future ,russian aggression1 as well as the security of ,,nato as a whole2 and 7,,iv7 the ability of the ,united ,states to meet national ,,nato capability targets1 commitments to the ,,nato ,force ,model1 regional and theater campaign plans1 and other warfighting requirements2 7ii7 an analysis of the impact of such an action on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including those in the area of responsibility of ,united ,states ,european ,command or in support of operations and crisis response in the areas of responsibility of ,united ,states ,central ,command and ,united ,states ,africa ,command2 7iii7 a description of the specific requirements being prioritized that necessitate such an action2 7iv7 a detailed analysis of the costs1 as a result of such an action1 for relocation of personnel1 equipment1 and associated infrastructure2 7v7 an analysis of the impact of such an action on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability and joint activities with ,,nato allies and partners2 7vi7 a description of consultations regarding such an action with each ,,nato ally and all relevant non-,,nato partners2 7vii7 an assessment of the impact of such an action on the credibility of ,united ,states extended deterrence commitments to ,,nato allies and the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,european theater2 7viii7 an assessment of the impact of such an action on transatlantic cooperation to deter potential threats from the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7ix7 with respect to an assessment under this subparagraph relating to a proposed action described in subsection 7a77#a71 an articulation of the plan1 generated in coordination with ,,nato allies1 to ensure that other members of ,,nato have available capabilities and capacity to assume the roles and responsibilities of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces to be withdrawn as a result of such action4 7,b7 ,in the case of a proposed action described in paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7a7-- 7i7 an explanation of the role of ,united ,states nuclear weapons in supporting ,,nato operations and activities following such action1 including changes to command-and-control relationships and adjustments to the ,united ,states nuclear posture2 7ii7 a description of consultations regarding such action with all ,,nato allies and relevant non-,,nato partners1 including through the ,nuclear ,planning ,group of ,,nato2 7iii7 an assessment of the impact of such action on the effectiveness of ,,nato nuclear deterrence2 7iv7 a risk assessment of-- 7,i7 the nuclear capabilities of ,,nato allies2 and 7,,ii7 the potential for nuclear proliferation in ,europe2 and 7v7 a risk assessment of-- 7,i7 the capability and capacity of nuclear-armed ,,nato allies to effectively deter and1 if necessary1 defeat likely adversaries in the nuclear domain absent a ,united ,states commander serving in the role of ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,supreme ,allied ,commander ,europe2 7,,ii7 changes to be made to existing ,united ,states contingency plans if other ,,nato member countries with nuclear capabilities were to provide extended nuclear deterrence to ,,nato2 and 7,,iii7 the impact of such provision of extended nuclear deterrence on ,united ,states nuclear posture and deterrence planning requirements4 7#b7 ,coordination required ,in independently conducting the assessments described in clauses 7iv7 and 7v7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to a proposed action described in subsection 7a77#d71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall coordinate such assessment-- 7,a7 with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 with respect to the independent risk assessment described in such clause 7iv72 and 7,b7 with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 with respect to the independent assessment described in such clause 7v74 7d7 ,form 7#a7 ,certification ,the certification described in subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7#b7 ,assessment ,the assessment described in subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,prohibition on modification ,any assessment required under this section shall be submitted to the congressional defense committees without modification or alteration4 7e7 ,sunset ,the limitation under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7f7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #ae1 #bjbf1 and again not later than ,september #ae1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy shall provide to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a classified briefing on the implementation of the national defense strategy1 including the policy and overall guidance for the governance of the global defense posture4 7#b7 ,delegation ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy may not delegate the briefings required under this subsection4 7#c7 ,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 made available for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy for travel expenses1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended unless the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy provides the first briefing to ,congress required under paragraph 7#a7 not later than ,april #ae1 #bjbf4 #abej4 ,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 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 maintenance of the comparative military advantage of the ,united ,states and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7,,nato7 with respect to the ,russian ,federation1 accounting for expanding allied capabilities as alliance members increase defense spending to fulfill commitments made at the #bjbe ,,nato ,summit in ,the ,hague4 7,b7 ,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,c7 ,the maintenance of the capability and capacity to defend 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 and 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 projects1 and anticipated allied contributions-- 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 capabilities and capacity of allies and partners that meet the objectives of paragraph 7#a72 and 7ff7 to modernize the capabilities available to the ,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 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 ,f ,matters relating to the ,indo-,pacific region #abea4 ,extension of ,pacific ,deterrence ,initiative 7a7 ,funding ,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 ,reports and briefings ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg and inserting fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking fiscal years #bjbe and #bjbf each place it appears and inserting fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 7c7 ,extension of plan ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg and inserting fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 #abeb4 ,extension of ,indo-,pacific extended deterrence education pilot program ,section #acad7;c7 of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbg and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #abec4 ,partnership for ,indo-,pacific ,industrial ,resilience 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish and maintain an initiative1 to be known as the ,partnership for ,indo-,pacific ,industrial ,resilience 7referred to in this section as the ,initiative71 to strengthen cooperation among the defense industrial bases of the ,united ,states and allied and partner countries in the ,indo-,pacific region and other countries supporting ,indo-,pacific defense industrial resilience4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives of the ,initiative shall be the following3 7#a7 ,to enable the production and supply of the material necessary for equipping the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and the military forces of allied and partner countries to achieve-- 7,a7 the objectives set forth in the most recent national security strategy report submitted to ,congress by the ,president pursuant to section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc72 7,b7 the policy guidance of the ,secretary of ,defense provided pursuant to section #aac7;g7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,to strengthen the collective defense industrial base by expanding industrial base capability1 capacity1 and workforce1 including with respect to enhanced supply chain security1 interoperability1 and resilience among participating countries4 7#c7 ,to identify and mitigate industrial base vulnerabilities across partner countries4 7#d7 ,to advance research and development activities to provide the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and the military forces of allied and partner countries with systems capable of ensuring technological superiority over potential adversaries4 7#e7 ,to promote co-development1 co-production1 and procurement collaboration in key defense sectors4 7#f7 ,to promote defense innovation1 improve information sharing1 encourage standardization1 reduce barriers to cooperation1 and otherwise mitigate potential vulnerabilities and facilitate collaboration4 7#g7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7c7 ,designation of senior official 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a senior civilian official of the ,department of ,defense at the ,assistant ,secretary level or above to lead relevant efforts of the ,initiative1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense makes or changes a designation under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of such designation or change4 7d7 ,participation ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish a process to determine which allies and partners of the ,united ,states 7including ,australia1 ,japan1 the ,republic of ,korea1 ,india1 the ,philippines1 and ,new ,zealand7 shall be invited to participate as member countries of the ,initiative4 7e7 ,authorities ,to carry out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense may do the following3 7#a7 ,enter into agreements and memoranda of understanding with appropriate counterparts from participating countries4 7#b7 ,establish working groups and technical exchanges4 7#c7 ,provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to partner countries using authorities available to the ,secretary under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,engage with industry1 capital providers1 academia1 and any other stakeholders necessary to advance the objectives described in subsection 7b74 7f7 ,report and briefing 7#a7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter through #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the status and progress of the ,initiative4 7,b7 ,elements ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,an assessment of shared industrial base vulnerabilities4 7ii7 ,an overview of efforts among participating countries to enhance supply chain integrity and resilience4 7iii7 ,a description of any joint defense production or co-development initiative1 including any such initiative involving sensitive or classified technologies4 7iv7 ,an articulation of priority initiatives for the upcoming fiscal year4 7v7 ,recommendations for legislative1 regulatory1 policy1 or resourcing changes to achieve the objectives described in subsection 7b74 7vi7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,briefing ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate with a briefing on the progress made toward achieving the objectives described in subsection 7b74 7g7 ,termination ,the authority under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #abed4 ,strategy to strengthen multilateral defense in the ,indo-,pacific 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall develop and implement a strategy to strengthen multilateral defense against regional aggression in the ,indo-,pacific region by expanding multilateral coordination with ,united ,states allies and partners in the region4 7b7 ,strategy requirements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall describe current activities and initiatives and identify future actions to be taken over the next #e years by the ,department of ,defense to-- 7#a7 expand existing bilateral engagements into multilateral forums with a focus on defense-related planning and military exercises2 7#b7 prioritize the acquisition and fielding of military capabilities necessary for enhancing multilateral defense1 including long-range precision fires and integrated air defenses amongst ,united ,states allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific region2 7#c7 leverage reciprocal access agreements between the ,united ,states and its ,indo-,pacific allies1 particularly ,japan1 the ,philippines1 ,south ,korea1 and ,australia1 to expand regional access for allied and partner militaries1 including for purposes of enhancing interoperability1 prepositioning munitions stockpiles1 and jointly supporting and leveraging shared facilities1 operational access1 and infrastructure2 7#d7 improve command and control structures to enable enhanced multilateral coordination with ,indo-,pacific allies and partners2 7#e7 expand information-sharing and maritime domain awareness among the ,united ,states and ,indo-,pacific allies and partners2 7#f7 expand the scope and scale of multilateral military exercises and operations in the region1 including more frequent combined maritime operations through the ,taiwan ,strait and in the ,south ,china ,sea2 and 7#g7 consider foreseeable strategic and operational contingencies affecting the security of strategic transit routes in the ,indo-,pacific region4 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 committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate the strategy required by subsection 7a71 including an identification of-- 7,a7 any changes to funding or policy required to strengthen multilateral defense among the ,united ,states and allies and partners in the ,indo-,pacific against regional aggression2 and 7,b7 any additional resources necessary to develop or to implement the requirements described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,interim report on implementation ,not later than ,march #ae1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate a report on the progress of the implementation of the strategy required by subsection 7a71 including a description of any gap in resources or authority that limits the ability of the ,department to execute such strategy4 #abee4 ,sense of ,congress on defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,defense should continue efforts that strengthen ,united ,states defense alliances and partnerships in the ,indo-,pacific region so as to further the comparative advantage of the ,united ,states in strategic competition with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including by-- 7#a7 enhancing cooperation with ,japan1 consistent with the ,treaty of ,mutual ,cooperation and ,security ,between the ,united ,states of ,america and ,japan1 signed at ,washington1 ,january #ai1 #aifj1 including by developing advanced military capabilities1 upgrading command and control relationships1 fostering interoperability across all domains1 and improving sharing of information and intelligence2 7#b7 reinforcing the ,united ,states alliance with ,south ,korea1 including by maintaining the presence of approximately #bh1ejj members of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces deployed to ,south ,korea1 enhancing mutual defense base cooperation1 and 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 ,peninsula2 7#c7 fostering bilateral and multilateral cooperation with ,australia1 consistent with the ,security ,treaty ,between ,australia1 ,new ,zealand1 and the ,united ,states of ,america1 signed at ,san ,francisco1 ,september1 #aiea1 and through the partnership among ,australia1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and ,united ,states 7commonly known as ,,aukus 7-- 7,a7 to advance shared security objectives2 7,b7 to accelerate the fielding of advanced military capabilities2 and 7,c7 to build the capacity of emerging partners2 7#d7 advancing ,united ,states alliances with the ,philippines and ,thailand and ,united ,states partnerships with other partners in the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations to enhance maritime domain awareness1 promote sovereignty and territorial integrity1 leverage technology and promote innovation1 and support an open1 inclusive1 and rules-based regional architecture2 7#e7 broadening ,united ,states engagement with ,india1 including through the ,quadrilateral ,security ,dialogue-- 7,a7 to advance the shared objective of a free and open ,indo-,pacific region through bilateral and multilateral engagements and participation in military exercises1 expanded defense trade1 and collaboration on humanitarian aid and disaster response2 and 7,b7 to enable greater cooperation on maritime security2 7#f7 strengthening the ,united ,states partnership with ,taiwan1 consistent with the ,three ,communiques1 the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq471 and the ,six ,assurances1 with the goal of improving ,taiwan's defensive capabilities and promoting peaceful cross-strait relations2 7#g7 reinforcing the status of ,singapore as a ,major ,security ,cooperation ,partner of the ,united ,states and continuing to strengthen defense and security cooperation between the military forces of ,singapore and the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces1 including through participation in combined exercises and training2 7#h7 engaging with the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 the ,marshall ,islands1 ,palau1 and other ,pacific island countries1 with the goal of strengthening regional security and addressing issues of mutual concern1 including protecting fisheries from illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing2 7#i7 collaborating with ,canada1 the ,united ,kingdom1 ,france1 and other members of the ,european ,union and the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization to build connectivity and advance a shared vision for the region that is principled1 long-term1 and anchored in democratic resilience2 and 7#aj7 investing in enhanced military posture and capabilities in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command and strengthening cooperation in bilateral relationships1 multilateral partnerships1 and other international fora to uphold global security and shared principles1 with the goal of ensuring the maintenance of a free and open ,indo-,pacific region4 ,g ,matters relating to ,asia #abfa4 ,extension of pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with foreign military partners in ,southeast ,asia ,section #abef7;e7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ccc note7 is amended by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjbh4 #abfb4 ,preventing circumvention by ,chinese military companies in third-party countries 7a7 ,in general ,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 to read as follows3 7,i7 directly or indirectly owned by1 controlled by1 or beneficially owned by1 affiliated with1 or in an official or unofficial capacity acting as an agent of or on behalf of1 any of the following1 whether operating inside or outside of ,china-- 7aa7 the ,people's ,liberation ,army2 7bb7 ,chinese military and paramilitary elements1 security forces1 police1 law enforcement1 or border control2 7cc7 the ,people's ,armed ,police2 7dd7 the ,ministry of ,state ,security1 or any other organization subordinate to the ,central ,military ,commission of the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 7ee7 the ,chinese ,ministry of ,industry and ,information ,technology2 7ff7 the ,state-,owned ,assets ,supervision and ,administration ,commission of the ,state ,council2 or 7gg7 the ,state ,administration of ,science1 ,technology1 and ,industry for ,national ,defense2 or 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the date that is one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #abfc4 ,inclusion on list of ,chinese military companies of entities added to certain other lists ,section #abfj;,h7b77#c7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,review of entities added to other lists ,in preparing each annual revision under subparagraph 7,a7 of the list required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider whether to include each ,chinese entity added1 during the preceding year1 to any other list maintained by the ,united ,states of entities subject to additional restrictions or scrutiny for any purpose1 as a result of concerns relating to the activities or affiliations of such entities4 4 #abfd4 ,prohibition on use of funds to support entertainment projects with ties to the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for the ,department of ,defense may be used to knowingly provide active and direct support to any film1 television1 or other entertainment project if the ,secretary of ,defense has demonstrable evidence that the project has complied or is likely to comply with a demand from the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 or an entity under the direction of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 to censor the content of the project in a material manner to advance the national interest of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive the prohibition under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary submits to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a written certification that such a waiver is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 #abfe4 ,modification of ,taiwan security cooperation initiative ,section #acbc 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 7b7-- 7,a7 paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,v7 as subparagraph 7,w72 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,u7 the following new subparagraph 7,v73 7,v7 ,medical equipment1 supplies1 and related contingency care or1 for military forces1 combat casualty care capabilities4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,w71 as redesignated1 by striking 7,u7 and inserting 7,v72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,j7 as subparagraph 7,k72 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,i7 the following new subparagraph 7,j73 7,j7 ,medical equipment1 supplies1 and related capabilities necessary to carry out functional responsibilities to support the military and central government security forces4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,k71 as redesignated1 by striking 7,i7 and inserting 7,j72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking ,of the amounts and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,fiscal year #bjbe ,of the amounts 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,fiscal year #bjbf ,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 #abff4 ,joint program with ,taiwan to enable fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state and acting through the ,director of the ,american ,institute in ,taiwan1 shall seek to engage with appropriate officials of ,taiwan in a joint program for the purpose of enabling the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities1 including co-development and co-production of such capabilities1 for the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and the military forces of ,taiwan1 consistent with the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja et seq474 7b7 ,use of authorities ,in carrying out a joint program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may use the authorities under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other applicable statutory authorities available to the ,secretary4 7c7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a briefing on the joint program under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the period covered by the briefing1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of engagements under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,a description of activities undertaken by the ,secretary of ,defense and appropriate officials of ,taiwan to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities described in subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,a description of progress made in finalizing defense trade foundational agreements between the ,united ,states and ,taiwan1 including-- 7i7 a memorandum of understanding on reciprocal defense procurement2 7ii7 a security of supply agreement2 7iii7 an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement2 7iv7 a general security of military information agreement2 and 7v7 a cyber maturity model certification4 7,d7 ,an identification of the additional resources or authorities necessary to enable the fielding of uncrewed systems and counter-uncrewed systems capabilities described in subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,any other matter the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abfg4 ,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 #abfh4 ,oversight of ,united ,states military posture on the ,korean ,peninsula 7a7 ,prohibition on use of funds ,amounts authorized to be appropriated by this ,act may not be obligated or expended to reduce the approximate total number of members of the ,armed ,forces that are permanently stationed in1 or deployed to1 the ,republic of ,korea below #bh1ejj1 or to complete the transition of wartime operational control of the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea ,combined ,forces ,command from ,united ,states-led command to ,republic of ,korea-led command in a manner which deviates from a bilaterally agreed plan to effectuate such a transition1 until the date that is #fj days after the date on which the certification described in subsection 7b7 and the applicable assessment described in subsection 7c7 are submitted to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a certification by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 to the appropriate committees of ,congress that1 as applicable1 a reduction in the approximate total number of members of the ,armed ,forces that are permanently stationed in1 or deployed to1 the ,republic of ,korea below #bh1ejj or the completion of the transition of wartime operational control of the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea ,combined ,forces ,command from ,united ,states-led command to ,republic of ,korea-led command in a manner which deviates from a bilaterally agreed plan to effectuate such a transition-- 7#a7 is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 is being undertaken only after appropriate consultations with allies of the ,united ,states1 including the ,republic of ,korea1 ,japan1 and any country that has sent military contributions to the ,united ,nations ,command4 7c7 ,assessment described ,an assessment described in this subsection is the following3 7#a7 ,in the case of a reduction in the total number of members of the ,armed ,forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the ,republic of ,korea below #bh1ejj1 an assessment by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that includes-- 7,a7 an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on-- 7i7 the security of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 the security of the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan2 7iii7 ,united ,states deterrence2 and 7iv7 the defense posture of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command2 7,b7 an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including in support of operations beyond the ,korean ,peninsula2 7,c7 an analysis of the additional costs for relocation of personnel1 equipment1 and associated infrastructure2 7,d7 an analysis of the impact of such a reduction on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability and joint activities with the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan2 7,e7 a description of consultations with the ,republic of ,korea1 ,japan1 and countries that have sent military contributions to the ,united ,nations ,command2 7,f7 an assessment of the impact of a substantial reduction of the number of members of the ,armed ,forces permanently stationed in or deployed to the ,republic of ,korea on the credibility of ,united ,states extended deterrence commitments to the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan1 the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,indo-,pacific region1 and the ability of the remaining forces permanently stationed in1 or deployed to1 the ,republic of ,korea to support integrated air and missile defense operations in defense of the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan2 and 7,g7 an independent risk assessment by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff of-- 7i7 the impact of such a reduction on the security of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 the ability of the ,armed ,forces to execute contingency plans of the ,department of ,defense1 including in support of operations beyond the ,korean ,peninsula2 and 7iii7 the impact of such a reduction on military training and major military exercises1 including on interoperability and joint activities with the ,republic of ,korea and ,japan4 7#b7 ,in the case of the completion of the transition of wartime operational control of the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea ,combined ,forces ,command from ,united ,states-led command to ,republic of ,korea-led command in a manner which deviates from a bilaterally agreed plan to effectuate such a transition1 an assessment by the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo- ,pacific ,command1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the extent to which the three conditions set forth in the bilaterally determined conditions-based ,operational ,control ,transition ,plan that was signed on ,october #ca1 #bjah1 will be satisfied prior to the completion of such transition2 7,b7 a detailed description of the manner in which a ,republic of ,korea-led ,combined ,forces ,command will report to national command authorities in the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,korea2 7,c7 a detailed description of the planned command relationship between a ,republic of ,korea-led ,combined ,forces ,command and the ,united ,states-led ,united ,nations ,command2 7,d7 a description of consultations with countries that have sent military contributions to the ,united ,nations ,command2 7,e7 a description of the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea wartime operational control consultations with ,japan1 and an assessment of approaches for deconflicting military operations across the ,united ,states-,republic of ,korea and the ,united ,states-,japan alliances2 7,f7 an assessment of the effect1 if any1 of the completion of such transition on the potential for nuclear proliferation in the ,indo-,pacific region2 and 7,g7 an independent military risk assessment by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,forces ,korea1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff of such transition4 7d7 ,form 7#a7 ,certification ,a certification described in subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form4 7#b7 ,assessment ,an assessment described in subsection 7c7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abfi4 ,report on enhanced defense relations with the ,philippines 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter through #bjbi1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on enhancing the ,united ,states defense relationship with the ,philippines4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the implementation of the ,united ,states-,philippines ,bilateral ,defense ,guidelines4 7#b7 ,an organizational chart and overview of the functions of the alliance management bodies that report to the ,united ,states-,philippines ,mutual ,defense ,board and ,security ,engagement ,board4 7#c7 ,a summary of the activities of the ,roles1 ,missions1 and ,capabilities ,working ,group4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the bilateral ,philippines-,security ,sector ,assistance ,roadmap initiative1 including a description of joint capability areas under such initiative4 7#e7 ,a projected resourcing plan for the ,philippines-,security ,sector ,assistance ,roadmap initiative that includes the projected use of national funds of the ,philippines1 ,foreign ,military ,sales1 ,foreign ,military ,financing1 and ,department of ,defense ,international ,security ,cooperation ,program account funds4 7#f7 ,a description of the activities and investments the ,department plans1 during the three-year period beginning on the date on which the report is submitted1 to implement for-- 7,a7 increased bilateral training1 exercises1 combined patrols1 and other activities between the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces and the military forces of the ,philippines2 7,b7 enhancing multilateral security cooperation and capacity-building efforts among the ,philippines1 ,japan1 ,australia1 and other foreign partners2 and 7,c7 improving information-sharing mechanisms and processes1 including by adoption of enhanced security protocols1 under the ,general ,security of ,military ,information ,agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,philippines1 signed at ,manila ,november #ah1 #bjbd4 7#g7 ,a plan for improving the infrastructure at sites designated under the ,agreement on ,enhanced ,defense ,cooperation1 signed at ,quezon ,city ,april #bh1 #bjad 7,,tias #ad-fbe71 including1 for each such site-- 7,a7 an identification of priority facility investments at the site across the future-years defense program2 7,b7 a timeline for completing area development plans for the site2 and 7,c7 a discussion of non-,department investments necessary to enable effective use of the site4 7#h7 ,an assessment of requirements for pre-positioning of equipment and supplies in support of humanitarian assistance1 disaster relief1 and other bilateral activities4 7#i7 ,a description of the current organization of the ,joint ,united ,states ,military ,assistance ,group--,philippines1 and an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of modifying ,united ,states organizational structures to-- 7,a7 coordinate ,united ,states military activities and operations involving the ,philippines2 and 7,b7 facilitate integrated planning and implementation of bilateral activities4 7#aj7 ,an identification of challenges to the implementation of the guidelines1 initiatives1 plans1 timelines1 functions1 activities1 investments1 and potential modifications described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#i71 and any resourcing requirements1 bilateral agreements1 or other measures that would facilitate the implementation of such guidelines1 initiatives1 plans1 timelines1 functions1 activities1 investments1 or potential modifications4 7c7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,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 #abgj4 ,modernizing the defense capabilities of the ,philippines 7a7 ,purpose ,in addition to the purposes otherwise authorized for ,foreign ,military ,financing with respect to the ,philippines1 the ,secretary of ,state shall use the authorities under this section to-- 7#a7 strengthen the ,united ,states-,philippines alliance in accordance with the historic agreement reached at the ,united ,states-,philippines #bb ,ministerial ,dialogue on ,august #b1 #bjbd2 7#b7 enable the acceleration of phase three of the modernization of the ,armed ,forces of the ,philippines2 7#c7 provide additional information to the ,chairs of the ,united ,states-,philippine ,bilateral ,security ,dialogue to enable planning and prioritization of ,joint ,capability ,areas2 7#d7 support the execution of the ,philippines-,security ,sector ,assistance ,roadmap2 and 7#e7 provide assistance1 including equipment1 training1 and other support1 to modernize the defense capabilities of the ,armed ,forces of the ,philippines in order to-- 7,a7 safeguard the territorial sovereignty of the ,philippines2 7,b7 improve maritime domain awareness2 7,c7 counter coercive military activities2 7,d7 improve the military and civilian infrastructure and capabilities necessary to prepare for regional contingencies2 and 7,e7 strengthen cooperation between the ,united ,states and the ,philippines on counterterrorism-related efforts4 7b7 ,annual spending plan ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for a period of #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan describing how amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to subsection 7e71 if made available1 would be used to achieve the purpose described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,annual report on enhancing the ,united ,states-,philippines defense relationship 7#a7 ,report required ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for a period of #d years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and such other heads of ,federal departments and agencies as the ,secretary of ,state considers appropriate1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that describes steps taken to enhance the ,united ,states-,philippines defense relationship4 7#b7 ,matters to be included ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the capabilities and defense infrastructure improvements needed to modernize the defense capabilities of the ,philippines1 including with respect to-- 7i7 coastal defense2 7ii7 long-range fires2 7iii7 integrated air defenses2 7iv7 maritime security2 7v7 manned and unmanned aerial systems2 7vi7 mechanized ground mobility vehicles2 7vii7 intelligence1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 7viii7 defensive cybersecurity2 7ix7 military construction2 7x7 maintenance and sustainment of military capabilities2 and 7xi7 any other defense capabilities that the ,secretary of ,state determines1 including jointly with the ,philippines1 are crucial to the defense of the ,philippines4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the absorptive capacity of the ,armed ,forces of the ,philippines1 including the coast guard1 over the next #e years4 7,c7 ,a description of how statutory authorities under title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including under section #ccc of such title and authorities relating to unspecified minor military construction and overseas humanitarian1 disaster1 and civic aid1 will be used to provide support for the ,philippines-,security ,sector ,assistance ,roadmap and the defense capabilities described in subparagraph 7,a71 prioritized according to the assessment of the absorptive capacity of the ,armed ,forces of the ,philippines required under subparagraph 7,b74 7#c7 ,form ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,foreign ,military ,financing loan and loan guarantee authority 7#a7 ,direct loans 7,a7 ,in general ,during fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,state may make direct loans available for the ,philippines pursuant to section #bc of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc74 7,b7 ,maximum obligations ,gross obligations for the principal amounts of loans authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 may not exceed #a1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,source of funds 7i7 ,defined term ,in this subparagraph1 the term cost-- 7,i7 has the meaning given such term in section #ejb7e7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e772 7,,ii7 shall include the cost of modifying a loan authorized under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,,iii7 may include the costs of selling1 reducing1 or cancelling any amounts owed to the ,united ,states or to any agency of the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7e7 may be made available to pay for the cost of loans authorized under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,fees authorized 7i7 ,in general ,the ,government of the ,united ,states may charge processing and origination fees for a loan made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 not to exceed the cost to the ,government of making such loan1 which shall be collected from borrowers through a financing account 7as defined in section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#g774 7ii7 ,limitation on fee payments ,amounts made available under any appropriations ,act for any fiscal year may not be used to pay any fees associated with a loan authorized under subparagraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,repayment ,loans made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be repaid not later than #ag years after the loan is received by the borrower1 including a grace period of not more than #a year on repayment of principal4 7,f7 ,interest 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #bc7;c77#a7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfc7;c77#a771 interest for loans made pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may be charged at a rate determined by the ,secretary of ,state4 7ii7 ,treatment of loan amounts used to pay interest ,amounts made available under this paragraph for interest costs shall not be considered assistance for the purposes of any statutory limitation on assistance to a country4 7#b7 ,loan guarantees 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection 7e7 may be made available for the costs of loan guarantees for the ,philippines under section #bd of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfd7 for the ,philippines to subsidize gross obligations for the principal amount of commercial loans and total loan principal1 any part of which may be guaranteed4 7,b7 ,maximum amounts ,loan guarantees authorized under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 may be made only to the extent that the total loan principal1 any part of which is guaranteed1 does not exceed #a1jjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 may not exceed #hj percent of the loan principal with respect to any single borrower4 7,c7 ,subordination ,any loan guaranteed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 may not be subordinated to-- 7i7 another debt contracted by the borrower2 or 7ii7 any other claims against the borrower in the case of default4 7,d7 ,repayment ,repayment in ,united ,states dollars of any loan guaranteed under this paragraph shall be required not later than #ag years after the loan agreement is signed4 7,e7 ,fees ,notwithstanding section #bd of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfd71 the ,government of the ,united ,states may charge processing and origination fees for a loan guarantee authorized under subparagraph 7,a71 not to exceed the cost to the ,government of such loan guarantee1 which shall be collected from borrowers1 or from third parties on behalf of such borrowers1 through a financing account 7as defined in section #ejb7g7 of the ,congressional ,budget ,act of #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#g774 7,f7 ,treatments of loan guarantees ,amounts made available under this paragraph for the costs of loan guarantees authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be considered assistance for the purposes of any statutory limitation on assistance to a country4 7,g7 ,commercial flexibility ,loan guarantees authorized under subparagraph 7,a7 may be provided to entities doing business inside or outside the ,united ,states1 notwithstanding any provision of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq47 that would otherwise limit eligibility for such guarantees based on geographic location or business operations4 7#c7 ,notification requirement ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection may not be expended without prior notification of the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for ,foreign ,military ,financing1 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,state for ,foreign ,military ,financing grant assistance for the ,philippines not more than #ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj4 7#b7 ,training ,of the amounts authorized to be appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 not less than #ejj1jjj is authorized to be appropriated each fiscal year for one or more blanket order agreements for ,foreign ,military ,financing training programs related to the defense needs of the ,philippines4 7f7 ,sunset provision ,assistance may not be provided under this section after ,september #cj1 #bjce4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term blanket order agreement means an agreement between a foreign customer and the ,united ,states ,government for a specific category of items or services 7including training7 that-- 7,a7 does not include a definitive list of items or quantities2 and 7,b7 specifies a dollar ceiling against which orders may be placed4 ,h ,other matters #abga4 ,limitation on availability of funds for travel expenses of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this act 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 ,secretary of ,defense submits-- 7#a7 the multi-year plan to fulfill the defensive requirements of the military forces of ,taiwan1 also known as the ,taiwan ,security ,assistance ,roadmap1 required by section of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee72 7#b7 the independent study of the organizational structure and force posture of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the area of responsibility of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command required by section #acai of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca72 7#c7 the plan for ,department of ,defense activities to strengthen ,united ,states extended deterrence commitments to the ,republic of ,korea required by section #acdd of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 7#d7 the plan to advance trilateral defense cooperation among the ,united ,states1 ,japan1 and the ,republic of ,korea required by section #acde of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 7#e7 the report on ,department of ,defense activities that would be necessary to support the potential establishment of a regional contingency stockpile for ,taiwan required by the ,joint ,explanatory ,statement accompanying the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei72 and 7#f7 the annual progress report due ,december #ca1 #bjbd1 regarding implementation of the pilot program to improve cyber cooperation with covered foreign military partners in southeast ,asia required by section #abef7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 #abgb4 ,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 #abgc4 ,defending international security by restricting unacceptable partnerships and tactics 7a7 ,working groups on adversary alignment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall each-- 7,a7 establish a working group on adversary alignment2 and 7,b7 designate a point of contact on adversary alignment1 who shall serve as the head of the working group for the applicable department or office4 7#b7 ,requirements ,each working group established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 comprise-- 7i7 subject matter experts covering each of-- 7,i7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,,ii7 the ,russian ,federation2 7,,iii7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 and 7,,iv7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 and 7ii7 representatives covering all core functions of the department or office of the ,secretary or ,director establishing the working group2 7,b7 ensure that the working group members have the requisite security clearances and access to critical compartmented information necessary to assess and understand the full scope of adversary cooperation1 including how events in one theater might trigger actions in another2 and 7,c7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,secretary or ,director who established the working group1 and to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 a report-- 7i7 evaluating the impact of adversary alignment on the relevant operations carried out by the department or office of the working group2 and 7ii7 setting forth recommendations for such organizational changes as the working group considers necessary to ensure the department or office of the working group is well positioned to routinely evaluate and respond to the rapidly evolving nature of adversary cooperation and the attendant risks4 7#c7 ,biannually interagency meeting ,not less frequently than biannually1 the heads of the working groups established under this section shall meet to discuss findings1 problems1 and next steps with respect to adversary alignment4 7#d7 ,sunset ,the authorities and requirements under this subsection shall terminate #e years after the date of enactment of this section1 unless reauthorized by ,congress4 7b7 ,report on nature1 trajectory1 and risks of bilateral cooperation between1 and multilateral cooperation among1 adversaries of the united states 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the head of any ,federal agency the ,director considers appropriate1 shall submit to the ,president1 any ,federal officer of ,cabinet-level rank the ,director considers appropriate1 and the appropriate committees of ,congress1 a report on bilateral and multilateral cooperation among adversaries of the ,united ,states and the resulting risks of such cooperation4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the current nature and extent of dangerous bilateral or multilateral cooperation among the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 and the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea across the diplomatic1 information1 military1 and economic spheres1 and an assessment of the advantages that accrue to each adversary from such cooperation4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the trajectory for cooperation among the adversaries described in subparagraph 7,a7 during the #e-year period beginning on the date on which the report is submitted4 7,c7 ,an outline of the risks to the ,united ,states and allied diplomatic1 military1 intelligence1 and economic operations1 and broader security interests around the world4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the vulnerabilities and tension points within such adversary bilateral or multilateral relationships1 and an assessment of the likely effect of efforts by the ,united ,states to separate adversaries4 7#c7 ,use of other reporting ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 may be completed using reports submitted by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to satisfy other statutory requirements4 7#d7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7c7 ,report on strategic approach 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the establishment of the ,working ,groups on ,adversary ,alignment required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report outlining the strategic approach of the ,united ,states to adversary alignment and the necessary steps to disrupt1 frustrate1 constrain1 and prepare for adversary cooperation during the two-year period beginning on the date of the submission of such report4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a detailed description of the methods and tools available to the ,united ,states to disrupt the most dangerous elements of adversary cooperation1 including the growing connectivity between the defense industrial bases of each adversary4 7,b7 ,a framework for using diplomatic engagement and intelligence diplomacy1 as appropriate-- 7i7 to inform allies and partners about the increasing risk of adversary alignment2 7ii7 to secure the support of allies and partners in combating adversary alignment2 and 7iii7 to assess and help address1 as appropriate1 the vulnerabilities and capability gaps of allies and partners to counter threats from adversary alignment4 7,c7 ,a plan for ensuring the integrity of ,united ,states methods of economic statecraft1 including an assessment of the efficiency of the ,united ,states sanctions and export control enforcement apparatus and any accompanying resourcing requirements4 7,d7 ,a plan to bolster deterrence within the priority theaters of the ,indo-,pacific region1 ,europe1 and the ,middle ,east by-- 7i7 increasing ,united ,states and partner munitions stockpiles1 particularly such stockpiles that are most critical for supporting frontline partners such as ,israel1 ,taiwan1 and ,ukraine in the event of aggression by a ,united ,states adversary2 7ii7 facilitating collaborative efforts with partners for the co-production1 co- maintenance1 and co-sustainment of critical munitions and platforms required by the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states in the event of a future conflict with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,russian ,federation1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 or the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 and 7iii7 more effectively using funding through the ,united ,states ,foreign ,military ,financing program to support allied and partner domestic defense production that can contribute to deterrence in each such priority theater2 and 7iv7 such other measures as determined by the ,secretaries4 7,e7 ,a plan for updating war-planning tools of the ,department of ,defense not later than #a year after the date on which the report is submitted to ensure that ,united ,states war planners are better equipped to update and modify war plans in the face of rapidly evolving information on adversary cooperation4 7,f7 ,an assessment of the capability gaps and vulnerabilities the ,united ,states would face in deterring an adversary in the event that the ,united ,states is engaged in a conflict with an adversary1 and a plan to work with allies and partners to address such gaps and vulnerabilities4 7,g7 ,recommendations for actions that allies and partners may take1 individually or collectively1 to strengthen their own deterrence and resilience1 enhance defense industrial cooperation1 and contribute to disrupt adversary alignment4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in classified form4 7d7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 #abgd4 ,report regarding joint training with ,mexico to counter transnational criminal organizations 7a7 ,report required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,government of ,mexico1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 details activities taking place pursuant to existing authorities of the ,department of ,defense with respect to joint training between the ,department of ,defense and the armed forces of ,mexico regarding tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for countering the threat posed by transnational criminal organizations2 7#b7 includes recommendations for future additional activities with respect to the joint training described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 may include1 as appropriate and in consultation with the appropriate civilian ,united ,states ,government agencies specializing in countering transnational criminal organizations1 a list of recommendations for additional activities to counter the threat of transnational criminal organizations1 including-- 7,a7 joint network analysis2 7,b7 counter threat financing2 7,c7 counter illicit trafficking 7including narcotics1 weapons1 and human trafficking1 and illicit trafficking in natural resources72 7,d7 assessments of key nodes of activity of transnational criminal organizations2 and 7,e7 operations involving the use of rotary-wing aircraft4 7b7 ,recommended activities limitation ,any recommendation for an additional activity that is included in a report required in subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to1 and may not be intended to supersede1 replace1 or disrupt1 existing security cooperation or training between the ,united ,states and the ,government of ,mexico4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,,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 ,national ,defense ,stockpile #adaa4 ,modifications to ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7a7 ,national ,defense ,stockpile shortfall briefings changes ,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 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking a description of each material and inserting a list of the materials2 and 7,b7 by inserting and a description of each such material1 after paragraph12 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 a list of such materials that are the highest priority to be acquired for the stockpile in the near term2 7,e7 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 ,code71 including a one-time description of the risks resulting from the inability of the armed services to provide the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager comprehensive data for all of its required strategic and critical materials2 and 7,f7 the amounts appropriated by ,congress to the stockpile for both the current fiscal year and the previous fiscal year2 4 7b7 ,modification of disposal authority 7#a7 ,in general ,section #e7;b7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7b77 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 after 7b72 7,b7 by striking or 7#e7 and inserting or 7#f72 7,c7 by striking has been specifically authorized by law and inserting was included in the most recent annual materials plan submitted to the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 under section #aa7;b77#a77;,g72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,not later than #ae days after making a disposal under paragraph 7#a71 the ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager shall notify the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 of the disposal4 4 7#b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #f7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;e7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,president and inserting ,national ,defense ,stockpile ,manager2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#g7 dispose of materials in the stockpile in accordance with the most recent annual materials plan submitted to the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 under section #aa7;b77#a77;,g7 and notify the congressional defense committees of such disposals as required by section #e7;b77#b74 4 7c7 ,reduction of wait periods ,sections #e7;a77#b71 #f7;d77#a71 and #f7;d77#b7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;d7a77#b71 #ih;e7d77#a71 #ih;e7d77#b77 are each amended by striking #de days and inserting #cj days4 #adab4 ,recycling for critical minerals 7a7 ,in ,general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency1 shall expand the recovery and reuse of strategic and critical materials under the ,strategic ,material ,recovery and ,reuse ,program of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency established pursuant to section #f7;a77#e7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;e7a77#e77 7in this section referred to as the ,program74 7b7 ,briefing on expansion ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on a plan for expansion of the ,program which shall include-- 7#a7 a list of strategic and critical materials that are determined to be in shortfall in the ,national ,defense ,stockpile in the most recent report on stockpile requirements submitted to ,congress under section #ad7;a7 of the ,strategic and ,critical ,materials ,stock ,piling ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ih;h-#e7;a77 that will be prioritized for inclusion in the ,program2 7#b7 a description of resources required to include the additional strategic and critical materials identified under paragraph 7#a7 in the ,program2 7#c7 any barriers to expansion of the ,program2 and 7#d7 best practices from the efforts of the ,director under the ,program with respect to optical-grade germanium that can be implemented to expand the ,program4 7c7 ,strategic and critical materials defined ,in this section1 the term strategic and critical materials means 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 ,c ,other ,matters #adba4 ,extension of authorities for funding and management of joint ,department of ,defense-,department of ,veterans ,affairs ,medical ,facility ,demonstration ,fund for ,captain ,james ,a4 ,lovell ,health ,care ,center1 ,illinois 7a7 ,in general ,section #agjd7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-hd2 #abc ,stat4 #begc71 as most recently amended by section #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 #afe1jjj1jjj 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 #adbb4 ,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 #adbc4 ,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 ,planning1 programming1 and budget coordination for operations of cyber mission force 7a7 ,in general ,section #afg;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7f7 ,planning1 programming1 and budgeting 7#a7 ,in addition to the activities of a combatant command for which funding may be requested under section #aff7;b7 of this title1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command shall1 subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy1 be responsible for directly controlling and managing the planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution of resources to train1 equip1 operate1 and sustain the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7#b7 ,the responsibilities assigned to the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,preparation of a program objective memorandum and budget estimate submission for the resources required to train1 equip1 operate1 and sustain the ,cyber ,mission ,force4 7,b7 ,preparation of budget materials pertaining to the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command for inclusion in the budget justification materials that are submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,department of ,defense for a fiscal year1 as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is separate from any other military department or component of the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,the responsibilities assigned to the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall not include the following3 7,a7 ,military pay and allowances4 7,b7 ,funding for facility support that is provided by the military departments4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #aejg of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afg;b note7 is repealed4 #aejb4 ,modification to reporting requirements for ,senior ,military ,advisor for ,cyber ,policy ,section #cib;a7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the following3 and all that follows and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy42 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and inserting the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking ,under ,secretary and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 7,c7 in clause 7iii71 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and inserting ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 and 7,d7 by striking clause 7iv74 #aejc4 ,framework for integration of information technology technical debt assessment into annual budget process 7a7 ,framework development ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretaries of the military departments1 and the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 develop a framework for the integration of technical debt assessment1 tracking1 and management into existing processes of the ,department of ,defense for information technology investment decisions and budget justification materials4 7b7 ,technical debt categorization ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a comprehensive reevaluation of the current definition of technical debt used by the ,department of ,defense and develop a technical debt classification that adequately reflects different types of technical debt1 including application1 physical infrastructure1 architecture1 and documentation components4 7c7 ,framework components 7#a7 ,integration requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the framework developed under subsection 7a7 provides for integration of technical debt considerations into existing management processes and structures of the ,department of ,defense relating to resourcing and programmatic decisions for existing or proposed information technology systems1 services1 or related programs of record4 7#b7 ,metrics ,the framework developed under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7,a7 baseline measurement for technical debt for a specific technology or program2 7,b7 objectives for technical debt reduction2 and 7,c7 consolidated metrics for ,department of ,defense-wide use1 including outcome-based metrics for assessing operational and financial impacts4 7#c7 ,process integration ,the framework developed under subsection 7a7 shall use existing governance structures for overseeing information technology investments4 7#d7 ,minimum requirements ,the framework developed under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 establish methods for identifying and evaluating technical debt2 7,b7 integrate technical debt management into the planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution process1 as well as information technology governance bodies2 7,c7 establish prioritization approaches based on mission effects2 7,d7 develop mechanisms for identifying gaps in resourcing and funding required to resolve technical debt2 and 7,e7 define organizational responsibilities for remediating assessed technical debt of a program or system4 7#e7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the framework developed under subsection 7a7 not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 to support the planning1 programming1 budgeting1 and execution process for the budget justification materials to be submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,defense1 as submitted with the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,budget materials 7#a7 ,justification requirements ,beginning with the fiscal year #bjbg budget request1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that1 for each fiscal year1 the budget justification materials to be submitted to ,congress 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 include-- 7,a7 technical debt status assessments2 7,b7 planned investments in physical devices1 networks1 and personnel1 including training to develop skills1 to transition to new technologies and resolve technical debt2 7,c7 risk assessments of remaining gaps in the investments by the ,department of ,defense and the military departments required to resolve the technical debt of the ,department2 and 7,d7 alignment with modernization priorities4 7#b7 ,program alignment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure ,defense planning guidance and program objective memoranda address the resolution of funding requirements associated with resolution of technical debt4 7e7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than ,september #ae1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the implementation and effectiveness of the framework developed under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term information technology has the meaning given such term in section #aaaja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term technical debt means design or implementation constructs that are expedient in the short-term1 but that set up a technical context that can make a future change costlier or impossible1 as defined in ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4hg1 dated ,october #b1 #bjbj1 or successor instruction4 #aejd4 ,department of ,defense ,data ,ontology ,governance ,working ,group 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a working group to develop and implement a common data ontology and governance structure across the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,designation ,the working group established under to paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,department of ,defense ,data ,ontology ,governance ,working ,group 7in this section the ,working ,group74 7#c7 ,use of existing structures 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense may designate an existing forum1 council1 or organizational body to serve as the ,working ,group if such entity satisfies the requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c74 7,b7 ,rule of construction ,for the purposes of this section1 a forum1 council1 or organizational body designated under subparagraph 7,a7 is deemed to be a working group established by the ,secretary of ,defense under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the ,working ,group is to inform and to progress the ,department of ,defense's foundational data ontology work by developing and implementing domain-specific data ontologies and governance structures across the ,department of ,defense to expand data interoperability1 enhance information sharing1 and enable more effective decision making throughout the ,department4 7c7 ,membership ,the ,working ,group shall consist of-- 7#a7 the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 the ,chief ,data ,officers of the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments and the combatant commands2 7#e7 such representatives from defense intelligence elements as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate2 7#f7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering and the service acquisition executive for each military department2 and 7#g7 such other officers or employees of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,working ,group shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with and build upon any existing data ontology development efforts for foundational data ontologies within the ,department of ,defense and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 to ensure complementary and nonduplicative efforts2 7#b7 incorporate ,department-wide data and data from defense intelligence elements into the development of domain-specific data ontologies ,department-wide2 7#c7 develop and maintain domain-specific data ontologies that address functional areas within the ,department2 7#d7 establish a process to identify and designate functional area leads responsible for leading the development1 review1 approval1 and respective guidance of domain-specific data ontologies for the functional areas of such elements2 7#e7 develop a structure for governing data ontologies of the ,department that includes-- 7,a7 a centralized1 accessible repository for domain-specific data ontologies of the ,department2 7,b7 clear ownership and role definitions for data ontology management1 including authorities regarding access and modification2 7,c7 standardized governance procedures for updating1 reviewing1 and maintaining the data ontologies2 7,d7 adherence to established data ontology engineering principles that promote interoperability and reusability across domains2 7,e7 infrastructure requirements that include on premises1 multi-cloud and hybrid environments2 7,f7 access to information networks that are on all classification levels2 and 7,g7 integration of domain-specific ontologies with existing ,department data management practices and systems4 7e7 ,functional area leads 7#a7 ,selection criteria ,in designating functional area leads under subsection 7d77#d71 the ,working ,group shall select individuals who possess extensive subject matter expertise in their respective functional areas and maintain substantial equities or responsibilities within the functional area4 7#b7 ,representation ,the ,working ,group shall designate functional area leads under subsection 7d77#d7 in a manner that ensures appropriate representation across the ,department of ,defense1 including the military departments1 combatant commands1 defense agencies1 and field activities4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ,each functional area lead designated under subsection 7d77#d7 shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 leading the development and maintenance of domain-specific data ontologies within the functional areas for which such entity is designated as the functional area lead2 7,b7 reviewing and approving domain-specific data ontology elements specific to such functional areas2 7,c7 ensuring alignment between domain-specific data ontologies specific to such functional areas and the enterprise-wide foundational data ontology2 7,d7 developing guidance specific to such domain-specific data ontologies for data ontology implementation2 and 7,e7 serving as the authoritative source for knowledge on domains in such functional areas within the data ontology governance structure4 7f7 ,timeline and deliverables 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,working ,group is established pursuant to subsection 7a7 not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 and the ,working ,group shall remain in effect for a period of not less than #e years beginning on the date of the establishment of the ,working ,group1 unless the ,secretary determines that it is necessary to transition the ,working ,group into a permanent organization4 7#b7 ,functional area lead designation ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbf1 the ,working ,group shall identify and designate functional area leads in accordance with subsections 7d77#d7 and 7e74 7#c7 ,department-level policy ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 the ,working ,group shall develop and distribute a ,department of ,defense-wide policy on the data ontology governance structure1 including guidelines for the development1 maintenance1 and integration of domain-specific ontologies4 7#d7 ,implementation ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbh1 the ,working ,group shall implement the governance structure developed under subsection 7d77#e74 7g7 ,briefing and report 7#a7 ,briefing ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbg1 the ,working ,group shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on progress of the ,working ,group in carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbh1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the data ontology governance structure1 including the status of the implementation of such structure for domain-specific ontologies1 and recommendations for sustainment and further development4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term data ontology means a formal1 structured representation and categorization of data elements1 their properties1 and the relationships between them within an information system or knowledge domain that enables consistent interpretation1 integration1 and analysis of data across different systems and users4 7#b7 ,the term ,defense intelligence element has the meaning given such term in section #dbi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term domain-specific data ontology means a data ontology that is specific to a particular functional areas within the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the term foundational data ontology means a top-level1 domain-independent data ontology that establishes universal categories and primitives applicable across information systems and upon which domain-specific ontologies are based4 7#e7 ,the term functional area means a specialized functional1 operational1 or subject-matter areas within the ,department4 7#f7 ,the terms military department and service acquisition executive have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aeje4 ,future force employment concepts development tabletop exercises 7a7 ,tabletop exercises required ,not later than ,september #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the covered officials1 conduct one or more tabletop exercises to develop and evaluate concepts for operational employment of cyber capabilities by cyber forces of the ,department of ,defense under development that would be implemented after the period covered by the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and the implementation of the revised force generation model established under section #aecc7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afg;b7c774 7b7 ,tabletop exercise elements ,the tabletop exercises required under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 evaluate of future force employment concepts of the cyber forces of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7,a7 identifying and assessing additional elements of the ,cyber ,operations ,force in various geographic combatant command operational scenarios to provide tactical-level effects1 or integration with non-cyber tactical units1 using radio-frequency enabled cyber or other off-net cyber operations techniques2 7,b7 assessing new or novel formations outside of the current construction of the ,cyber ,mission ,force2 and 7,c7 experimenting with other doctrine1 organization1 training1 materiel1 leadership and education1 personnel1 facilities1 and policy approaches for cyber activities and operations or other non-kinetic actions that include cyber actions outside of the current approach of the ,cyber ,mission ,force for on-net operations2 and 7#b7 assess different models for command and control for such future force employment concepts1 including integrating asscoaited cyber forces into non-cyber units of the ,department of ,defense on a temporary1 or permanent basis4 7c7 ,report required ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a report on the results and findings from the tabletop exercises conducted under subsection 7a7 and include the recommendations of the ,secretary1 if any1 regarding matters described in subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7d7 ,definition of covered officials ,in this section1 the term covered officials means-- 7#a7 the ,secretaries of the military departments2 7#b7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,cyber ,policy2 and 7#c7 the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command4 #aejf4 ,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 ,annual briefings ,on an annual basis during the three-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 #aejg4 ,prohibition on the elimination of certain cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not take any action to divest1 consolidate1 or curtail any current cyber assessment capabilities or red teams certified by the ,national ,security ,agency supporting operational test and evaluation for programs of the ,department of ,defense unless1 prior to taking such action1 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees the certification described in subsection 7b7 with respect to such action4 7b7 ,certification ,the certification described in this subsection with respect to an action described in subsection 7a7 is a certification that the decision to take such action and the analysis related to operational effects on users of cyber assessment capabilities provided by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation of such action comply with the applicable requirements under section #dagc7;c77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and which includes the following3 7#a7 ,the analytic basis for making the decision to take such action1 including any cost1 workload1 and workforce requirements1 as well as any analysis related to operational effects on users of cyber assessment capabilities provided by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation of such action4 7#b7 ,an independent review by the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of all the analysis included in the certification under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a comprehensive plan to sustain the critical cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation currently managed by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation while transitioning such capabilities to another element of the ,department of ,defense or1 if supporting analyses identify the elements of the ,department to which such capabilities are proposed to be transferred1 a plan for the transition of such capabilities to such elements1 including a timeline for such transfer and measures to ensure no reductions in such capabilities during such transition4 7#d7 ,a detailed assessment of the funding requirements for maintaining and enhancing cyber assessment capabilities for test and evaluation of the ,department of ,defense1 including how these funding requirements will be incorporated into annual budget request documents of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,a review of staffing1 tools1 and specialized resources required to support cyber operational test and evaluation across major defense acquisition programs 7as defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and information technology programs of the ,department of ,defense 4 7#f7 ,a summary of the efforts of the ,department of ,defense to integrate intelligence-informed threat data into operational cyber testing1 including any legal or technical barriers to such integration and proposed solutions to such barriers4 7#g7 ,a plan to improve coordination and information-sharing between cyber operational test and evaluation stakeholders1 the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 and the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d777 following the transition described in paragraph 7#c74 7#h7 ,proposed metrics for evaluating mission effects in contested cyber environments that are in accordance with guidance issued by the ,director of ,operational ,test and ,evaluation1 titled ,cyber ,operational ,test and ,evaluation ,guidebook and dated ,january #ca1 #bjbe4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the effectiveness and future needs of cyber assessment programs of the ,department of ,defense1 including an identification of any current or future requirements of such programs for resources that are or are projected to not be met4 #aejh4 ,prohibition on availability of funds to modify authorities of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command 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 ,defense1 may be obligated or expended to reduce or diminish the responsibilities1 authorities1 or organizational oversight of the ,commander of ,united ,states ,cyber ,command from those in effect on ,june #a1 #bjbe4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to-- 7#a7 prohibit the implementation of initiatives pursuant to section #aecc of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #afg;b72 or 7#b7 prohibit necessary adjustments to the organizational structure or cyber operations authorities under section #cid of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command that meet critical mission requirements1 as directed by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 if-- 7,a7 such adjustments do not diminish the capabilities of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command to provide cyber effects or pose unacceptable risk to the operational effectiveness of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the congressional defense committees a written notification of such adjustments not later than #cj days before implementing such adjustments4 #aeji4 ,limitation on availability of funds for the ,combined ,joint ,all-,domain ,command and ,control initiative ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 ,defense-wide1 for the ,joint ,staff and the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer for the ,combined ,joint ,all-,domain ,command and ,control initiative1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the ,secretary of ,defense provides to the congressional defense committees a framework for such initiative that helps guide investments and measures progress for the initiative1 as recommended by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the report of the ,comptroller ,general titled ,defense ,command and ,control3 ,further ,progress ,hinges on ,establishing a ,comprehensive ,framework 7,,gao-#be-ajfded74 ,b ,cybersecurity #aeaa4 ,secure mobile phones for senior officials and personnel performing sensitive functions 7a7 ,in general ,beginning not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each wireless mobile phone the ,department of ,defense provides to a senior official of the ,department or any other employee of the ,department who performs sensitive national security functions1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and all related telecommunications services are acquired under contracts or other agreements that require the enhanced cybersecurity protections described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,protections described ,the enhanced cybersecurity protections described in this subsection enhanced cybersecurity protections for wireless mobile phones and related telecommunication services that includes-- 7#a7 encryption of data on the wireless mobile phones and of all telecommunications to and from the wireless mobile phones through such telecommunication services2 7#b7 capabilities to mitigate or obfuscate persistent device identifiers1 including periodic rotation of network or hardware identifiers to reduce the risk of inappropriate tracking of the activity or location of the wireless mobile phones2 and 7#c7 the capability to continuously monitor the wireless mobile phones4 7c7 ,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 containing-- 7#a7 a list of the contracts or other agreements entered into pursuant to subsection 7a72 7#b7 the criteria used by the ,secretary to determine which employees of the ,department of ,defense performs sensitive national security functions for the purposes of subsection 7a71 and the total number of such employees2 and 7#c7 the total costs of wireless mobile phones and telecommunication services required by subsection 7a74 #aeab4 ,artificial intelligence and machine learning security in the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,cybersecurity policy for artificial intelligence and machine learning use ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall develop and implement a ,department of ,defense-wide policy for the cybersecurity and associated governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems and applications1 as well as the models for artificial intelligence and machine learning used in national defense applications4 7b7 ,policy elements ,the policy required under subsection 7a7 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 systems against corruption and unauthorized manipulation4 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 7c7 ,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 associated governance practices of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,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 paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,contents ,the report required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an assessment of the current security practices for artificial intelligence and machine learning across the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 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 7iii7 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 7iv7 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 systems 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 7v7 an evaluation of the alignment of the policies of the ,department with industry frameworks2 7vi7 recommend actions to enhance the security1 integrity1 and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning models used by the ,department2 and 7vii7 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 subsection 7a74 7d7 ,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 #aeac4 ,physical and cybersecurity procurement requirements for artificial intelligence systems 7a7 ,security framework 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall develop a framework for the implementation of cybersecurity and physical security standards and best practices relating to covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to mitigate risks to the ,department of ,defense from the use of such technologies4 7#b7 ,coverage of relevant aspects of security ,the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover all relevant aspects of the security of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems of the ,department of ,defense1 including the following3 7,a7 ,risk posed to and by the workforce of the ,department of ,defense1 including insider threat risks4 7,b7 ,training and workforce development requirements1 including with respect to the following3 7i7 ,artificial intelligence security awareness4 7ii7 ,artificial intelligence-specific threats and vulnerabilities4 7iii7 ,development of a continuum of professional development and education of artificial intelligence security expertise4 7,c7 ,risks to the supply chains of such systems1 including counterfeit parts or data poisoning risks4 7,d7 ,risks relating to adversarial tampering with artificial intelligence systems4 7,e7 ,risks relating to the unintended exposure or theft of artificial intelligence systems or data4 7,f7 ,security posture management practices1 including governance of security measures1 continuous monitoring1 and incident reporting procedures4 7,g7 ,an evaluation of commercially available platforms for continuous monitoring and assessment of such systems4 7#c7 ,risk-based framework ,the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall be risk-based1 including security that is proportional to the national security or foreign policy risks posed by the covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technology being stolen or tampered with4 7#d7 ,use of existing frameworks ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 draw on existing cybersecurity reference documents1 including the ,,nist ,special ,publication #hjj series2 and 7,b7 be implemented as an extension or augmentation of existing cybersecurity frameworks developed by the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification framework4 7#e7 ,addressing extreme security risks 7,a7 ,highly capable cyber threat actors ,the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall prioritize the most highly capable artificial intelligence systems that may be of highest interest to cyber threat actors1 based on risk assessments and threat reporting4 7,b7 ,security levels ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the framework developed under paragraph 7#a7 imposes requirements for security on contractors that are designed to mitigate the cyberesecurity risks posed by the cyber threat actors described in subparagraph 7,a71 with the most stringent security requirements under such frameworks providing protection that is similar to the protection offered by national security systems 7as defined in section #ceeb7;b77#f7 of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,c7 ,general design with specific components ,to the extent feasible1 any additional security requirements developed pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 shall be designed generally for all software systems of the ,department of ,defense1 but may contain components designed specifically for highly capable artificial intelligence systems4 7b7 ,security requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement1 or take other similar action1 to require covered entities to implement the best practices described in subsection 7a7 under the framework developed under such subsection4 7#b7 ,risk-based rules ,any requirements implemented pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 be narrowly tailored to the specific covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies developed1 deployed1 stored1 or hosted by a covered entity1 and shall be calibrated accordingly to the different tasks involved in development1 deployment1 storage1 or hosting of components of such covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies4 7#c7 ,cost-benefit consideration 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7i7 consider the costs and benefits to the ,department of ,defense and to the national security and technological leadership of the ,united ,states1 of imposing security requirements on covered entities2 and 7ii7 to the extent feasible1 design the requirements implemented pursuant to such paragraph to allow for trade space analysis by the ,department in a transparent manner between competing requirements in order to minimize the costs and maximize the benefits of such requirements4 7,b7 ,weighing costs of slowing down development ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall weigh the costs of slowing the development and deployment of artificial intelligence and machine learning against the benefits of mitigating national security risks and potential security risks to the ,department of ,defense from using commercial software for imposing additional physical or cybersecurity requirements for such systems4 7c7 ,private sector collaboration ,in carrying out the requirements of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall seek to collaborate with industry and academia in the development of the framework under such subsection using a process for consultation that uses a new or existing mechanism for public-private partnerships4 7d7 ,implementation plan ,the framework required by subsection 7a77#a7 shall include a detailed plan for the implementation of the framework that-- 7#a7 establishes timelines and milestones for achieving the objectives outlined in the framework2 7#b7 identifies resource requirements and funding mechanisms2 and 7#c7 provides metrics for measuring progress and effectiveness4 7e7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees an update on the status of implementation of the requirements of this section4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given such term in #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djfa note prec474 7#b7 ,the term covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technology means an artificial intelligence or machine learning system acquired by the ,department of ,defense or an element of the ,department and all associated components involved in the development and deployment lifecycle of such system1 including source code1 numerical parameters 7including model weights7 of the trained artificial intelligence or machine learning system1 details of any methods and algorithms used to develop such system1 data used in the development of such system1 and software used for evaluating the trustworthiness of the artificial intelligence or machine learning system during development or deployment4 7#c7 ,the term covered entity means an entity that enters into a contract or other agreement with the ,department of ,defense under which such entity engages in the development1 deployment1 storage1 or hosting of one or more covered artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies4 #aead4 ,collaborative cybersecurity educational program 7a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish and carry out program under which the ,secretary shall seek to collaborate with academic institutions to develop cybersecurity educational programs at such institutions1 including by establishing curriculum standards1 developing competencies in cybersecurity at such institutions1 promoting community outreach regarding participation in such educational programs1 integrating best practices across such educational programs1 and advancing solutions to challenges in addressing educational needs with respect to cyber4 7b7 ,consultation requirements ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense 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 ,secretary2 and 7#c7 manage instructional and participatory opportunities available through the efforts1 programs1 initiatives1 and investments 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 7c7 ,designations 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate academic institutions that meet the standards established under such program in one or more of cyber defense1 cyber operations1 and cyber research4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall make the designations under paragraph 7#a7 based on the following3 7,a7 ,academic requirements and best practices identified by the ,secretary of ,defense 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 ,criteria and requirements for the academic institution emphasizing the following3 7i7 ,outreach to the surrounding community of the 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 academic institution across academic disciplines4 7v7 ,demonstrated commitment to seeking solutions to challenges in addressing ,federal1 ,state1 local1 territorial1 and ,tribal-level needs4 7vi7 ,regional accreditation from one of the six regional accrediting agencies recognized by the ,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 7d7 ,metrics and report 7#a7 ,metrics ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 collaborate with the individuals described in subsection 7b77#a7 to identify metrics and annual data reporting requirements necessary to assess the degree to which the program established under subsection 7a7 is meeting the objectives of such program2 and 7,b7 ensure adequate data and best practices are made available to the individuals described in subsection 7b77#a7 to measure the efficacy of such program and the benefits provided by such program to individuals participating in such program and to the ,department of ,defense compared to costs of such program paid by academic institutions participating in such program and sponsors of such program4 7#b7 ,annual report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to ,congress a report on the benefits provided by the program established under subsection 7a7 to individuals participating in such program and to the ,department compared to costs of such program paid by academic institutions participating in such program and sponsors of such program4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7#a7 supersede the statutory responsibilities or authorities of any head of a departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government2 or 7#b7 authorize the appropriation of additional amounts for the program established under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,academic institution defined ,the term academic institution means-- 7#a7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb77 in the ,united ,states that conducts research sponsored by the ,department of ,defense2 or 7#b7 a senior military college 7as defined in section #baaa;a7f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 #aeae4 ,incorporation of artificial intelligence considerations into cybersecurity training ,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 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 ,c ,information ,technology and ,data ,management #aeba4 ,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 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 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 applications4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,expedited processing 7#a7 ,processes required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 shall provide to each element of the ,department of ,defense with ,authorization to ,operate responsibilities guidance on1 and direct each such element to develop and implement1 one or more processes to expedite the granting of ,authorizations to ,operate and1 where applicable1 related appeals4 7#b7 ,criteria for expedited review ,the processes implemented by an element of the ,department of ,defense under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide for expedited review of a request for an ,authorization to ,operate if-- 7,a7 such ,authorization to ,operate is for an information system of such element2 and 7,b7 the request for such ,authorization to ,operate was appropriately submitted to the authorizing official for such ,authorization to ,operate and-- 7i7 the final determination whether to grant such ,authorization to ,operate as has been pending before such authorizing official for not fewer than #ahj days without resolution2 7ii7 if a mechanism for appealing a determination by an authorizing official with respect to such ,authorization to ,operate exists1 such an appeal has been pending before such authorizing official for not fewer than #ij days without response2 or 7iii7 any other circumstances identified by the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense in the policy established under paragraph 7#a7 that demonstrate unreasonable delay or impediment to the ,authorization to ,operate process4 7#c7 ,elements ,the process for expedited appeals developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 clearly defined timelines for resolution of the expedited review of the appeal1 not to exceed #de days from the date the expedited review is requested2 7,b7 requirements for a written justification when such timelines cannot be met2 and 7,c7 tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor compliance with such timelines4 2 and 7#e7 by amending subsection 7d71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,implementation status 7,a7 ,secretary report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the implementation of subsections 7a7 and 7b74 7,b7 ,chief information officer report ,not later than ,july #a1 #bjbf1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of the implementation of subsections 7c74 7#b7 ,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 ,defense1 in coordination with the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense and the ,chief ,information ,officers of the military departments1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the 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 subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 for the period covered by such report-- 7i7 the number of new ,authorizations to ,operate issued2 7ii7 the number of requests for an ,authorization to ,operate that were submitted with complete and sufficient documentation to the appropriate authorizing official2 7iii7 the number of requests for ,authorizations to ,operate that were denied2 7iv7 the number of requests for ,authorizations to ,operate that were escalated to the process implemented under subsection 7c71 disaggregated by escalations-- 7,i7 to the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 to the ,chief ,information ,officer of each military department2 7v7 the number of requests described in clause 7iv7 that were resolved1 disaggregated by resolutions-- 7,i7 by the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 by the ,chief ,information ,officer of each military department2 7vi7 the average time required for a capability to receive an ,authorization to ,operate1 disaggregated each element of the ,department responsible for evaluating the request for the ,authorization to ,operate2 7vii7 the number of ,authorizations to ,operate issued pursuant to the policy required by subsection 7b72 7viii7 the number of requested reciprocal ,authorizations to ,operate denied due to insufficiency of supporting evidence1 along with a narrative summary of the primary reasons for such denials2 7ix7 a narrative summary of any recurring deficiencies in the materials required for system authorization under the ,risk ,management ,framework2 7x7 recommendations to refine the ,risk ,management ,framework and the ,authority to ,operate process1 including opportunities to define1 implement1 and validate security controls at a higher organizational level so that subordinate systems may rely on those controls without duplicative implementation or assessment2 and 7xi7 an evaluation of the training1 standards1 and qualification requirements for authorizing officials4 4 #aebb4 ,annual report on ,department of ,defense unified datalink strategy ,section #aebg of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,annual reports ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter through ,december #ca1 #bjcb1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual report on the implementation of the strategy4 4 ,d ,artificial ,intelligence #aeca4 ,modification of high-performance computing roadmap ,section #aecb7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including dedicated computing assets owned and maintained by the ,department of ,defense and commercial cloud services and other infrastructure-as-a-service services before the period at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 ,for each data center to be built or expanded on a military installation1 an estimate1 to the degree that the ,secretary determines that providing such an estimate will not delay the submittal of the triennial update required by paragraph 7#c71 of the additional resource usage resulting from building or expanding such data center1 including-- 7i7 an estimate of the increased footprint for physical space needs2 7ii7 assessments of projected electricity and water usage requirements for such data center2 7iii7 anticipated effects on the installation and the surrounding community resulting from the increased power1 water1 and other resource needs of such data center1 including measures to mitigate any potential adverse effects on military installations2 and 7iv7 strategies to prevent disruptions to local public utility services and to ensure resilience of the community in which the military installation resides and in which the data center is being built1 including consultation with local1 ,state1 and ,federal agencies to align infrastructure planning with broader needs of such community4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,triennial updates ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and not later than ,march #a of every third year thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjcc1 the ,secretary shall update the roadmap required by paragraph 7#a7 and submit to the congressional defense committees the updated roadmap4 4 #aecb4 ,guidance and prohibition on use of certain artificial intelligence 7a7 ,guidance and prohibitions 7#a7 ,exclusion and removal from ,department systems and devices ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall require the exclusion and removal of covered artificial intelligence from the systems and devices of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,consideration of guidance for ,department systems and devices ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider issuing ,department of ,defense-wide guidance to exclude and remove from systems and devices of the ,department artificial intelligence developed by a covered artificial intelligence company which the ,secretary determines poses a risk to national security4 7#c7 ,prohibition for contractors 7,a7 ,use of covered artificial intelligence ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 no contractor may1 during the period of performance of such contractor under a contract with the ,department of ,defense1 use covered artificial intelligence with respect to the performance of a contract with the ,department4 7,b7 ,use of artificial intelligence developed by a covered artificial intelligence company ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 if the ,secretary of ,defense issues guidance described in paragraph 7#b7 with respect to an artificial intelligence described in such paragraph1 no contractor may1 during the period of performance of such contractor under a contract with the ,department of ,defense1 use such artificial intelligence with respect to the performance of a contract with the ,department4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may waive a prohibition under subsection 7a71 on a case-by-case basis1 if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is necessary-- 7,a7 for the purpose of scientifically valid research 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,education ,sciences ,reform ,act of #bjjb 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ieja772 7,b7 for the purpose of evaluation1 training1 testing1 or other analysis needed for national security2 7,c7 for the purpose of conducting counter terrorism1 counterintelligence1 or other operational military activities supporting national security2 or 7,d7 for the purpose of fulfilling mission critical functions4 7#b7 ,mitigation of risks ,if the ,secretary of ,defense issues a waiver pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take such steps as the ,secretary considers necessary to mitigate any risks due to the issuance of the waiver4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given such term in section #ejjb of the ,national ,artificial ,intelligence ,initiative ,act of #bjbj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #idja7 and includes the systems and techniques described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 of section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #djfa note prec474 7#b7 ,the term covered artificial intelligence means-- 7,a7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by the ,chinese company ,deep,seek2 or 7,b7 any artificial intelligence1 or successor artificial intelligence1 developed by ,high ,flyer or an entity owned by1 funded by1 or supported by ,high ,flyer or an entity with respect to which ,high ,flyer directly or indirectly owns at least a #bj percent stake4 7#c7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given such term in section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,the term covered artificial intelligence company means an entity that produces or provides artificial intelligence models or applications and-- 7,a7 is included on-- 7i7 the ,consolidated ,screening ,list maintained by the ,international ,trade ,administration of the ,department of ,commerce2 or 7ii7 the civil-military fusion list maintained under section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note72 7,b7 is domiciled in a covered nation2 or 7,c7 is subject to unmitigated foreign ownership1 control1 or influence by a covered nation1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,defense in accordance with the ,national ,industrial ,security ,program or any successor to such program4 #aecc4 ,artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight 7a7 ,cross-functional team for artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 in accordance with section #iaa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaa note71 establish a cross-functional team for artificial intelligence model assessment and oversight 7in this section referred to as the ,cross-,functional ,team74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the ,cross-,functional ,team shall develop a standardized assessment framework and governance structure to facilitate the evaluation of1 collaboration on1 and enablement of the rapid development or procurement of artificial intelligence models employed by the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 ,composition 7,a7 ,leadership ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall be the head of the ,cross-,functional ,team4 7,b7 ,membership ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,cross-,functional ,team includes representatives from-- 7i7 the ,office of the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7ii7 the chief artificial intelligence officers of the military departments1 or in the absence of such position1 the individual responsible for leading artificial intelligence efforts within each military department2 7iii7 the chief information officers of the military departments2 7iv7 the chief artificial intelligence officers of the combatant commands and the ,joint ,staff1 or in the absence of such position1 the individuals responsible for leading artificial intelligence efforts within each such command and the ,joint ,staff2 7v7 the chief information officers of the combatant commands and the ,joint ,staff1 or in the absence of such position1 the individuals responsible for leading information technology efforts within each such command and the ,joint ,staff2 7vi7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7vii7 the service acquisition executive of each of the military departments2 and 7viii7 such other components as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#d7 ,duties ,the ,cross-,functional ,team shall do the following3 7,a7 ,develop a standardized assessment framework for artificial intelligence models currently used by the ,department of ,defense4 7,b7 ,establish ,department of ,defense-wide guidelines for evaluating future artificial intelligence models being considered for use by the ,department4 7,c7 ,develop governance structures for the development1 assessment1 testing1 and deployment of artificial intelligence models4 7,d7 ,identify appropriate assessment levels for the performance of artificial intelligence models based on ultimate use case-based risk4 7,e7 ,establish mechanisms for collaboration between components of the ,department of ,defense regarding the development1 testing1 assessment1 and deployment of artificial intelligence models4 7,f7 ,develop processes for the submission1 review1 and approval of use cases for artificial intelligence models against military and non-military activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7#e7 ,framework content ,the standardized assessment framework required by paragraph 7#b7 shall include-- 7,a7 standards for the performance of artificial intelligence models2 7,b7 requirements for documentation of the development artificial intelligence models2 7,c7 procedures for testing artificial intelligence models2 7,d7 compliance with ethical principles regarding the use of artificial intelligence models2 7,e7 methodologies for assessing artificial intelligence models and time periods for validating artificial intelligence models2 7,f7 security requirements and compliance requirements1 including the ,federal ,risk and ,authorization ,management ,program established under section #cfjh of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,g7 procedures for the ,department of ,defense to use assessments of artificial intelligence models conducted by ,executive agencies other than the ,department to fulfill requirements under the framework2 and 7,h7 such other elements as the ,cross-,functional ,team determines appropriate4 7b7 ,functional leads for artificial intelligence application 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate such organizations of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary considers appropriate to serve as functional leads for artificial intelligence applications used by the ,department4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,in designating functional leads under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider-- 7,a7 subject matter expertise2 7,b7 equities in the functional area2 and 7,c7 capability to establish assessment standards4 7#c7 ,,cdao responsibilities ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense shall-- 7,a7 serve as the functional lead for business systems of the ,department of ,defense using artificial intelligence models2 and 7,b7 provide ,department-wide guidance on commercial artificial intelligence models4 7c7 ,assessments of major artificial intelligence systems ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall assess all major artificial intelligence systems using the standard assessment framework developed under subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall ensure the following3 7,a7 ,the ,cross-,functional ,team is established in accordance with subsection 7a7 on or before ,june #a1 #bjbf4 7,b7 ,the functional leads for artificial intelligence application are designated in accordance with subsection 7b7 on or before ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7,c7 ,the ,cross-,function ,team completes development of the standardized assessment framework and governance structure required by subsection 7a77#b7 on or before ,june #a1 #bjbg4 7,d7 ,the assessment of major artificial intelligence systems required by subsection 7c7 is completed on or before ,january #a1 #bjbh4 7#b7 ,congressional briefing ,not later than #cj days after the completion of an activity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the ,secretary in carrying out this section4 7e7 ,sunset and transition 7#a7 ,sunset ,the ,cross-,functional ,team shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7#b7 ,transition ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an element of the ,department of ,defense to succeed the ,cross-,functional ,team and develop a plan to transfer the duties of the ,cross-,functional ,team described in subsection 7a77#d7 to such successor element4 7#c7 ,report on activities of successor organization ,not later than one year after the date on which the ,cross-,functional ,team is terminated1 and not less frequently than once each year thereafter until the date that is three years after the date on which the ,cross-,functional ,team is terminated1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the element of the ,department of ,defense to which the duties of the ,cross-,functional ,team were transferred4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given in section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa74 7#b7 ,the term functional area refers to a specialized functional1 operational1 or subject-matter area within the ,department of ,defense4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the term major artificial intelligence system means an artificial intelligence system of the ,department of ,defense that-- 7i7 is integrated with1 or materially affects the operation of1 an information system that-- 7,i7 is categorized as high-impact under section #ceed of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7,,ii7 if compromised1 would have a serious adverse effect on organizational operations1 organizational assets1 or individuals2 7ii7 is used by not fewer than #ejj users of the ,department annually2 and 7iii7 is employed in support of-- 7,i7 military operations1 training1 or planning activities2 or 7,,ii7 functions of the ,department1 including business operations1 human resources management1 administrative functions1 or strategic planning activities4 7,b7 ,the term major artificial intelligence system does not include an artificial intelligence system used solely for research1 development1 testing1 or evaluation that has not been deployed for operational use4 7#d7 ,the terms military department and service acquisition executive have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aecd4 ,digital sandbox environments for artificial intelligence 7a7 ,requirement ,to establish ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall1 acting through the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 establish a task force on artificial intelligence sandbox environments 7in this section referred to as the ,task ,force74 7b7 ,purpose ,the ,task ,force shall identify1 coordinate1 and advance ,department of ,defense-wide efforts to develop and deploy artificial intelligence sandbox environments necessary to support artificial intelligence experimentation1 training1 familiarization1 and development across the ,department of ,defense4 ,such artificial intelligence sandbox environments shall-- 7#a7 be designed for use by personnel with varying levels of technical proficiency1 from personnel with little technical proficiency to personnel with expert technical proficiency2 7#b7 enable the building1 training1 evaluation1 and deployment of artificial intelligence models2 7#c7 facilitate familiarity with and utilization of existing artificial intelligence capabilities2 and 7#d7 accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the ,department4 7c7 ,chair ,the ,task ,force shall be chaired by the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7d7 ,composition ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of-- 7#a7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 the chief artificial intelligence officers of the military departments1 or in the absence of such position1 the individual responsible for leading artificial intelligence efforts within each military department2 7#c7 the chief information officers of the military departments2 7#d7 the chief artificial intelligence officers of the combatant commands and joint staff1 or in the absence of such position1 the individual responsible for leading artificial intelligence efforts within each combatant command2 7#e7 the chief information officers of the combatant commands1 and joint staff1 or in the absence of such position1 the individual responsible for leading information technology efforts within each combatant command2 7#f7 the ,directors for ,command1 ,control1 ,communications1 and ,computers_/,cyber of the combatant commands1 or their designees2 7#g7 the ,director for ,command1 ,control1 ,communications1 and ,computers_/,cyber of the ,joint ,staff1 or their designee2 and 7#h7 such other officials of the ,department of ,defense as the chair of the ,task ,force consider appropriate4 7e7 ,functions ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7#a7 identify and consolidate common requirements with respect to artificial intelligence sandbox environments across the ,department of ,defense1 including requirements relating to interfaces for users with varying technical proficiency1 computational resources and infrastructure1 pre-trained models and datasets1 and educational and training materials2 7#b7 identify1 inventory1 and ensure the availability of existing solutions and technical documentation and repositories for applicable artificial intelligence sandbox environments1 including machine-readable documents1 reference architectures1 and user guides2 7#c7 develop and make available to users of artificial intelligence sandbox environments in the ,department an analysis matching common requirements identified under paragraph 7#a7 with existing solutions identified under paragraph 7#b72 7#d7 use existing mechanisms of the ,department to achieve efficiencies in costs and productivity through enterprise licenses and contracts2 7#e7 identify and1 where possible1 streamline authority to operate approvals for each element of common artificial intelligence sandbox environment architectures2 and 7#f7 make available to the users described in paragraph 7#c7 guidance on the appropriate use of artificial intelligence sandbox environments of the ,department for users at all levels of technical proficiency4 7f7 ,briefing ,not later than ,august #a1 #bjbf1 the chair of the ,task ,force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the goals and objectives of the ,task ,force4 7g7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall terminate on ,january #a1 #bjcj4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given such term in section #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa74 7#b7 ,the term artificial intelligence sandbox environment means a secure1 isolated computing environment that enables users with varying levels of technical proficiency to access artificial intelligence tools1 models1 and capabilities for the purposes of experimentation1 training1 testing1 and development without affecting operational systems or requiring specialized technical knowledge to operate4 7#c7 ,the term authority to operate means the official management decision given by a senior organizational official to authorize operation of an information system and to explicitly accept the risk to organizational operations and assets1 individuals1 other organizations1 and the ,united ,states based on the implementation of an agreed-upon set of security controls1 as defined in ,committee on ,national ,security ,systems ,instruction #djji1 or successor document4 7#d7 ,the term military department has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #aece4 ,artificial ,intelligence ,futures ,steering ,committee 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a steering committee on advanced artificial intelligence capabilities4 7#b7 ,designation ,the steering committee established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be known as the ,artificial ,intelligence ,futures ,steering ,committee 7in this section the ,steering ,committee74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,steering ,committee shall be composed of the following3 7#a7 ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense4 7#b7 ,the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#c7 ,the ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,army4 7#d7 ,the ,vice ,chief of ,staff of ,naval ,operations4 7#e7 ,the ,assistant ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps4 7#f7 ,the ,vice ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force4 7#g7 ,the ,vice ,chief of ,space ,operations4 7#h7 ,the ,vice ,chief of the ,national ,guard ,bureau4 7#i7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#aj7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#aa7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security4 7#ab7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense 7,comptroller7_/,chief ,financial ,officer4 7#ac7 ,such representatives from the military departments as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#ad7 ,the ,chief ,digital and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#ae7 ,representatives of such innovation centers within the defense innovation ecosystem as the ,secretary of ,defense determines appropriate4 7#af7 ,representatives of such other organizations and elements of the ,department of ,defense as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7c7 ,co-chairpersons ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense and the ,vice ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall serve as the co-chairs of the ,steering ,committee4 7d7 ,responsibilities ,the ,steering ,committee shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 formulating a proactive policy for the evaluation1 adoption1 governance1 and risk mitigation of advanced artificial intelligence systems by the ,department of ,defense that are more advanced than any existing advanced artificial intelligence systems1 including advanced artificial intelligence systems that approach or achieve artificial general intelligence2 7#b7 analyzing the forecasted trajectory of advanced and emerging artificial intelligence models and enabling technologies across multiple time horizons that could enable artificial general intelligence1 including-- 7,a7 current and emerging artificial intelligence models1 including frontier and world models2 7,b7 agentic algorithms2 7,c7 neuromorphic computing2 7,d7 cognitive science applications for the development of artificial intelligence algorithms or models2 7,e7 infrastructure needs for infrastructure required to support the deployment of new or emerging artificial intelligence systems at a scale projected necessary for future capacity2 7,f7 new or emerging microelectronics designs or architectures2 and 7,g7 such other technologies as the ,steering ,committee determines appropriate2 7#c7 assess the possible technological1 operational1 and doctrinal trajectories of adversaries of the ,united ,states with respect to the uses of artificial intelligence capabilities by such adversaries across various time horizons1 including any pursuit or development by such adversaries of artificial general intelligence2 7#d7 analyzing the potential operational effects of integrating advanced or general purpose artificial intelligence into networks and systems of the ,department of ,defense from a technical1 doctrinal1 training1 and resourcing perspective to better understand and assess how use of such networks and systems by the ,department of ,defense may affect future commanders of operational commands2 7#e7 developing a strategy for the risk-informed adoption1 governance1 and oversight of advanced or general purpose artificial intelligence by the ,department1 including-- 7,a7 articulation of ethical1 policy1 and technical guardrails to maintain1 to the extent practical1 appropriate human decision making in and prevent the misuse of such advanced or general purpose artificial intelligence2 7,b7 an assessment of potential effects on commanders of operational commands1 including effects related to maintaining oversight of mission command when using artificial intelligence and the capability for humans to override artificial intelligence through technical1 policy1 or other operational controls2 7,c7 broad resource requirements for artificial intelligence1 including funding1 personnel1 and infrastructure2 and 7,d7 measurable goals to support ,department-level decision making on resourcing1 programming and budgeting2 and 7#f7 analyzing the threat landscape associated with the use of advanced artificial intelligence1 including artificial general intelligence1 by adversaries of the ,united ,states and developing options and counter-artificial intelligence strategies to defend against such use4 7e7 ,meeting frequency ,the ,steering ,committee shall meet not less frequently than once every three months4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbg1 the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the ,steering ,committee with respect to the matters described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,form of report ,the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7#c7 ,public availability ,the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense shall make available to the public the unclassified portion of the report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 7g7 ,sunset ,the requirements and authorities of this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term artificial intelligence has the meaning given such term in #bch7;g7 of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa74 7#b7 ,the term innovation ecosystem means a regionally based network of private sector1 academic1 and government institutions in a network of formal and informal institutional relationships that contribute to technological and economic development in a defined technology sector or sectors4 ,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 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ejc note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking does not and all that follows through the end and inserting the following3 8does not-- 7#a7 rate or rank news or information sources for the factual accuracy of their content2 7#b7 provide ratings or opinions on news or in formation sources regarding misinformation1 bias1 adherence to journalistic standards1 or ethics2 or 7#c7 acquire or use any service that provides any ratings1 rankings1 or opinions described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 from any other person for military recruiting contracts4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated1 by striking the date and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj44 #aedb4 ,amendment to annual assessments and reports on assignment of certain budget control responsibility to ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command ,section #aeeh of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bibe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,h7 as subparagraph 7,i72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,g7 the following new subparagraph 7,h73 7,h7 ,a review of investments in artificial intelligence capabilities1 including an assessment of the alignment of such investments with the milestones of the roadmap required by section #aeed7;a7 and the current and planned uses of such capabilities by the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjbh and inserting #bjcj2 and 7,b7 by inserting and briefing after a report4 #aedc4 ,study on reducing incentives for cyber attacks on defense critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,policy and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff and in consultation with appropriate ,federal entities1 shall conduct a study on the use of military capabilities to increase the costs of1 and consequently reduce the incentives of adversaries for1 targeting defense critical infrastructure in cyberspace4 7b7 ,study requirements ,the study required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the cyber capabilities and intent of adversaries regarding attacks against defense critical infrastructure4 7#b7 ,an identification of the cyber capabilities of adversaries upon which the use of military capabilities considered by such study would seek to impose costs4 7#c7 ,a classification and prioritization of objectives that are relevant to the military to impose costs4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the capabilities of and investments by the ,department of ,defense that would be required to create desired effects against the objectives described in paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,an evaluation of the roles and relative effectiveness of military capabilities1 including offensive cyber operations1 both independent and integrated with other military capabilities and non-cyber measures1 in credibly and in a scalable manner reducing the incentives of1 by increasing the costs to1 adversaries to target defense critical infrastructure in cyberspace4 7#f7 ,an evaluation of methodologies specific to cyber for selectively revealing or concealing cyber and non-cyber military capabilities while preserving operational security4 7#g7 ,the feasibility1 advisability1 and potential uses of the integrating capabilities of ,federal agencies other than the ,department of ,defense1 allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 industry1 and academia with the capabilities of the ,department in efforts to increase the costs to adversaries to1 and consequently reduce the incentives of adversaries1 to target defense critical infrastructure in cyberspace4 7#h7 ,an assessment of the policies and authorities in effect with respect to threatening the assets1 forces1 or capabilities of adversaries and enabling scalable and tailored response options to cyber attacks or preposturing for future attacks on defense critical infrastructure4 7c7 ,briefing and report ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the study required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of such study4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term defense critical infrastructure has the meaning given the term critical infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense in section #afej7;e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbd note74 7#b7 ,the term impose costs means actions taken against an adversary of the ,united ,states that result in economic1 diplomatic1 informational1 or military consequences that are sufficiently significant to change the behavior or assessment of such adversary regarding cyberspace operations against the ,united ,states4 #aedd4 ,integration of reserve component into cyber mission force 7a7 ,study on force presentation1 force generation1 and force employment of the reserve component into the cyber mission force 7#a7 ,study required ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall carry out a study on the appropriate framework for structuring and organizing1 including training and preparing1 the reserve component personnel and units to be employed within the ,cyber ,mission ,force for cyberspace operations4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the types of cyberspace operations and missions of the ,cyber ,mission ,force that will maximize the use of the expertise1 unique authorities1 local industry expertise1 and academic partnerships of reserve components1 including methods to identify skills and competencies relevant to carrying out such operations and types of missions that are developed through civilian career experience and that are not part of primary military occupational specialties4 7,b7 ,an evaluation of optimal structures and organizations for integrating reserve component personnel and units into operational employment of cyber capabilities within the ,cyber ,mission ,force1 including consideration of operational models under which reserve component personnel are activated on an individual basis to perform cyber operations rather than activation on a unit basis4 7,c7 ,an identification of the billets1 resources1 and support infrastructure needed to satisfy the structures and organizations evaluated under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,an explanation of the skills and training required to employ reserve component personnel in the organizations or structures evaluated under subparagraph 7,b71 how the ,secretaries of the military departments and ,commander of the ,united ,states ,cyber ,command will conduct such training1 including methods to leverage unique skills possessed by reserve component personnel through civilian career experience1 and how the ,commander will evaluate and assure parity in force capabilities between reserve component and active component cyber forces4 7,e7 ,an evaluation of the existing barriers to integrating reserve components into the ,cyber ,mission ,force in support of cyberspace operations and an assessment of options to mitigate such barriers1 including recommended policies or legislation with respect to paragraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7,f7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary of ,defense considers appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense completes the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of such study1 including elements under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection and any recommendations on the organization or structure of reserve component personnel and units resulting from such study4 #aede4 ,annual report on ,mission ,assurance ,coordination ,board activities 7a7 ,annual report required ,not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until ,december #a1 #bjca1 the co-chairs of the ,mission ,assurance ,coordination ,board shall jointly provide to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities of the ,board during the one-year period preceding the submission of the report4 7b7 ,report elements ,each annual report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of each covered assessment conducted during the period covered the report1 including the entity conducting the assessment and key findings of the assessment4 7#b7 ,a detailed explanation of each covered assessments described in paragraph 7#a7 resulting in the identification of risks categorized as high or significant1 including recommendations for measures to mitigate such risks and an explanation of the resources required to implement such measures4 7#c7 ,an identification of any cybersecurity risks affecting multiple systems or organizations of the ,department of ,defense identified by a covered assessment described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,an assessment of the cybersecurity posture of the operational technology1 industrial control systems1 and base infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense1 including an identification of vulnerabilities in legacy systems of the ,department and the integrity of the segmentation of the network of the ,department1 and any associated recommended activities to remediate cybersecurity risks identified by such assessment4 7#e7 ,a description of the status of the cyber resilience and recovery capabilities of the ,department of ,defense for physical infrastructure systems and the dependencies of such systems1 including an assessment of the power generation and distribution systems1 water treatment facilities1 ,,hvac controls1 and physical security systems of the ,department1 and any associated recommended activities to remediate cybersecurity and physical security risk identified by a covered assessment described in paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,independent input from the commanders of military installation on the potential effects on readiness of any vulnerabilities identified pursuant paragraphs 7#a71 7#b74 or 7#c74 7#g7 ,recommendations for incorporating recommendations identified in paragraph 7#e7 for efforts to mitigate any identified cybersecurity risks identified under paragraph 7#c7 into ongoing exercises of the ,department of ,defense to support remediation of any such cybersecurity risks4 7#h7 ,a method of tracking the progress of the ,department of ,defense in closing any risks identified in an assessment identified under paragraph 7#a7 that are categorized as high or significant across the period of the most recent future-years defense program submitted to ,congress under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the use of visualization tools or dashboard4 7#i7 ,any recommendations for changes to critical nodes or assets identified pursuant to an assessment identified under paragraph 7#a71 or changes to the risk level or priority of such nodes or assets4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term covered assessment means an assessment required by1 and reviewed by the ,board pursuant to1 ,department of ,defense ,instruction #cjbj4de 7or any successor instruction72 and 7#b7 the terms ,board and ,mission ,assurance ,coordination ,board mean the ,mission ,assurance ,coordination ,board established pursuant to ,department of ,defense ,instruction #cjbj4de 7or any successor instruction71 or any successor organization4 #aedf4 ,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 ,,xvi ,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,title ,,xvi--,space ,activities1 ,strategic ,programs1 and ,intelligence ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,space ,activities ,sec4 #afja4 ,acquisition career path in the ,space ,force4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,noise mitigation regarding space launches4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,use of middle tier acquisition program for proliferated warfighter space architecture of ,space ,development ,agency4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,rocket cargo test and demonstration4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,continuation of operation of ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,study on establishing a tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking program of record4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,spaceport of the ,future initiative and study on future space launch capacity4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,auxiliary payload for ,next ,generation ,polar ,overhead ,persistent ,infrared satellites4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at ,air ,force launch complexes4 ,subtitle ,b--,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities ,sec4 #afba4 ,vendor support to clandestine activities4 ,sec4 #afbb4 ,sensitive activities of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #afbc4 ,codification of ,department of ,defense insider threat program4 ,sec4 #afbd4 ,provision by ,air ,force of meteorological services for intelligence community4 ,sec4 #afbe4 ,annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote sensing data4 ,sec4 #afbf4 ,review and evaluation of extension of inactive security clearances4 ,subtitle ,c--,nuclear ,forces ,sec4 #afca4 ,adjustment to responsibilities of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council4 ,sec4 #afcb4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afcc4 ,matters relating to the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile4 ,sec4 #afcd4 ,adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirement4 ,sec4 #afce4 ,organizational realignment with respect to ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs2 limitation on availability of certain funds4 ,sec4 #afcf4 ,matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afcg4 ,deep cleaning of launch control centers of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 ,sec4 #afch4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending notification of tasking authority delegation4 ,sec4 #afci4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #afdj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps4 ,sec4 #afda4 ,strategy to sustain ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile and maximize end-of-life margin4 ,sec4 #afdb4 ,matters relating to ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 ,subtitle ,d--,missile ,defense ,programs ,sec4 #afea4 ,modification to national missile defense policy to reflect ,golden ,dome for ,america policy4 ,sec4 #afeb4 ,golden ,dome missile defense system4 ,sec4 #afec4 ,amendments to technical authority of ,director of ,missile ,defense ,agency regarding integrated air and missile defense activities and programs4 ,sec4 #afed4 ,prohibition on privatized or subscription-based missile defense intercept capabilities4 ,sec4 #afee4 ,matters related to integrated air and missile defense capabilities to defend ,guam4 ,sec4 #afef4 ,design and construction of missile instrumentation range safety vessels4 ,sec4 #afeg4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production4 ,sec4 #afeh4 ,limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt operation of the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar4 ,sec4 #afei4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability4 ,sec4 #affj4 ,assessment of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site4 ,sec4 #affa4 ,biennial assessments of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site4 ,subtitle ,e--,matters ,relating to ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena ,sec4 #afga4 ,briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena by ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command and ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 ,sec4 #afgb4 ,elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 ,sec4 #afgc4 ,accounting of security classification guides relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 ,subtitle ,f--,matters ,relating to ,electromagnetic ,warfare ,sec4 #afha4 ,modification of functions of ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologies4 ,sec4 #afhb4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises4 ,sec4 #afhc4 ,annual review of the ,joint ,electromagnetic ,battle ,management ,software ,program4 ,sec4 #afhd4 ,support by the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing to ,,ea-#cg;,b ,compass ,call aircraft4 ,subtitle ,g--,other ,matters ,sec4 #afia4 ,cooperative threat reduction funds4 ,sec4 #afib4 ,prohibition on access to ,department of ,defense cloud-based resources by certain individuals4 ,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 members of the ,space ,force who complete an initial ,space ,force officer training course are assigned-- 7#a7 in a manner that sustains acquisition billet manning levels comparably to operational billet manning levels2 and 7#b7 to ,space ,force billets allocated to the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office at a manning level that is sufficient to maintain effective operation of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 and not later than ,october #ca of each year through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,forces of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7#a7 the number and percentage of authorized and assigned ,space ,force officer billets1 by grade and year group1 within-- 7,a7 acquisition career fields2 and 7,b7 operational career fields2 7#b7 the manning rate for junior officer billets of the ,space ,force1 disaggregated by career field and organization1 including the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office2 7#c7 any identified shortfalls or imbalances in acquisition manning relative to operational manning in the ,space ,force2 and 7#d7 actions taken or planned to achieve and sustain comparable manning levels for billets in acquisition and operations for ,space ,force officers4 4 7b7 ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access ,such chapter #ijh is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ijhi4 ,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 ,force4 7#b7 ,the ,program ,executive ,officer for ,assured ,access to ,space shall serve 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 7c7 ,training requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,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-- 7#a7 the initial ,space ,force officer training course provides foundational instruction in acquisition management1 space mission integration1 and related disciplines2 and 7#b7 the curriculum for such course is developed by the ,commander of ,space ,training and ,readiness ,command1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,air ,force for ,space ,acquisition and ,integration and the ,director of ,acquisition ,career ,management4 4 7#b7 ,briefings ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and quarterly thereafter until the completion of the implementation of section #idba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall brief the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate on the status of the implementation of such section1 including the development of the curriculum required by such section4 7d7 ,promotion requirements 7#a7 ,regulations required ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bjje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bjbdd4 ,eligibility for consideration for promotion3 duty assignments 7a7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall prescribe regulations to ensure that an officer on the ,space ,force officer list is not considered for promotion to the grade of brigadier general unless the officer has completed-- 7#a7 a duty assignment with a command or other organization that has responsibility for acquisition matters2 and 7#b7 a duty assignment with a command or other organization that has responsibility for operations4 7b7 ,implementation date 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall prescribe the regulations required under subsection 7a7 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf2 and 7#b7 ,the regulations required under subsection 7a7 shall apply to officers considered for promotion to brigadier general on or after ,january #a1 #bjce4 4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the regulations required under section #bjbdd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection4 7e7 ,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 ,committees on ,armed ,forces of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 specialty track 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 specialty track4 #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 ,committees on ,armed ,forces of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 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 ,noise mitigation regarding space launches ,section #bbgf;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,noise mitigation at ,space ,force launch sites ,in providing space launch support services to a commercial entity1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall coordinate with the entity to-- 7#a7 study the noise caused by launches at launch sites of the ,space ,force2 and 7#b7 identify potential technologies and procedures to mitigate such noise to the extent practicable4 4 #afjc4 ,acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control ,chapter #ace of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #bbge;c the following new section3 #bbge;d4 ,acquisition and operation of space systems for space warfighting and control 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall acquire and operate space systems to be used primarily for space warfighting and control to meet the requirements specified by one or more combatant commanders in carrying out the responsibilities set forth in section #afd of this title4 7b7 ,role of commercial space systems ,the ,secretary may use one or more commercial space systems to augment the space systems acquired and operated under subsection 7a7 if such commercial space systems are under the direction of a member of the armed forces with responsibility for space warfighting and control operations4 7c7 ,national security waiver 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may waive the application of subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that such a waiver is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,not later than #aj days after exercising the waiver authority under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of the use of such authority that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the national security interest upon which the exercise of such authority is based2 7,b7 the anticipated vulnerabilities to national security posed by the use of such waiver2 7,c7 identification of which operational commander will provide direction to the commercial space system that is used pursuant to the waiver instead of a system acquired and operated by the ,secretary2 and 7,d7 the anticipated duration of such waiver4 4 #afjd4 ,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 #afje4 ,rocket cargo test and demonstration 7a7 ,requirement ,except as provided by subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall use the test sites and ranges of the ,department of ,defense that exist as of the date of the enactment of this ,act for any test or demonstrations required by the ,rocket ,cargo ,program4 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the requirement in subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary determines that none of the test sites and ranges of the ,department of ,defense that exist as of the date of the enactment of this ,act meet the needs of the ,rocket ,cargo ,program2 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the date of such determination1 the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees in writing of such determination and includes-- 7,a7 the requirements of the test or demonstration that cannot be met at an existing site or range2 7,b7 the proposed alternative site chosen to conduct the test or demonstration2 7,c7 the estimated cost to conduct the test or demonstration1 including infrastructure improvement and equipment relocation costs1 to use the alternative site2 and 7,d7 any departmental or interagency reviews or approvals that are required to be completed before the ,secretary may use the alternative site4 #afjf4 ,continuation of operation of ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall continue to operate the ,defense ,meteorological ,satellite ,program1 and its existing functions and distribution capability1 until the end of the functional life of the satellites in orbit as of the date of the enactment of this ,act under such program4 #afjg4 ,study on establishing a tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking program of record 7a7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 shall conduct a study on the feasibility and advisability of establishing a program of record for tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking capabilities within the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,scope ,the study under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 assess operational and technical requirements for tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking capabilities across the joint force1 including requirements identified by the combatant commands2 7#b7 evaluate options for organizational placement of such a program within the ,department of ,defense2 7#c7 develop recommended acquisition and management approaches2 7#d7 consider applicable intelligence oversight1 legal1 and policy regulations relevant to the collection1 retention1 and dissemination of information2 and 7#e7 provide funding profile options and estimated resource requirements to establish and sustain such a program4 7c7 ,coordination ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall coordinate with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 and commanders of the combatant commands2 and 7#b7 may receive support from other elements of the ,department or federally funded research and development centers as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,july #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 and shall provide a briefing on1 the findings and recommendations of the study under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,authority to establish ,the ,secretary may establish a program of record for tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking capabilities within the ,department of ,defense if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary determines in the study under subsection 7a7 that such establishment is advisable and feasible2 and 7#b7 a period of #ij days elapses following the date on which the ,secretary submits the report under subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 after such #ij-;day period1 the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of carrying out this subsection4 7f7 ,tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking capabilities defined ,in this section1 the term tactical surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking capabilities means the capabilities provided under the pilot program carried out by the ,space ,force to use commercial data and analytics to provide surveillance1 reconnaissance1 and tracking information to the combatant commands4 #afjh4 ,spaceport of the ,future initiative and study on future space launch capacity 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall conduct a study1 as part of the ,spaceport of the ,future initiative1 to-- 7,a7 assess the operational capacity1 infrastructure1 and long-term sustainability of space launch sites at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station1 ,florida1 and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 ,california1 including with respect to heavy and super heavy launches from such sites2 7,b7 evaluate the suitability of such sites for ongoing and future missions2 7,c7 explore alternate launch locations that may offer advantages in mission efficiency1 cost-effectiveness1 or strategic value2 and 7,d7 assess the feasibility of incorporating other active spaceports into the national security launch infrastructure of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the study under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the current capacity and use of the launch sites 7as of the date of the study7 at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 including with respect to existing infrastructure1 launch frequencies1 and operational efficiency4 7,b7 ,a detailed evaluation of the infrastructure at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 including with respect to transportation access1 environmental considerations1 safety protocols1 the adequacy of current facilities 7as of the date of the study71 and the estimated costs of maintaining and upgrading such infrastructure4 7,c7 ,a review of environmental regulations1 policies1 and potential effects relating to space launches at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 including any limitations or challenges imposed by ,federal1 ,state1 or local regulations and an evaluation of potential strategies to mitigate adverse environmental effects4 7,d7 ,a comparative analysis of alternate locations for space launches1 including sites on ,federal lands1 private land partnerships1 and locations outside the continental ,united ,states1 taking into account-- 7i7 geographic and orbital dynamic considerations2 and 7ii7 environmental1 logistical1 and regulatory factors that may make alternate locations viable or advantageous1 including cost comparisons and potential challenges in establishing infrastructure at such locations4 7,e7 ,an examination of the manner in which ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station1 ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 and any potential alternate locations align with national defense and space exploration goals1 including with respect to launch site proximity to key orbital paths1 security considerations1 and redundancy for critical missions4 7,f7 ,an exploration of the manner in which advancements in space launch technology1 including with respect to reusable launch vehicles and space traffic management1 could influence the future demand and operational needs for space launch sites4 7,g7 ,an assessment of any innovative technologies that could enhance the capacity or reduce the environmental impact of existing or alternate space launch sites4 7,h7 ,a financial analysis of the long-term costs associated with the use and maintenance of ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base for space launches1 and the estimated costs for establishing and operating alternative space launch sites1 including considerations applicable to ,government funding1 private sector partnerships1 and cost-sharing models4 7,i7 ,an assessment of additional funding required to implement the ,spaceport of the ,future initiative1 including the status1 estimated completion dates1 and total cost of projects1 whether at ,federal1 ,state1 or commercial space launch facilities4 7,j7 ,identification of other coastal locations throughout the continental ,united ,states that would be suitable for development to expand national security launch infrastructure4 7,k7 ,a review of ,federal authorities1 policies1 and statutes that may inhibit expansion of launch infrastructure at existing ,department of ,defense launch sites4 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out the study under paragraph 7#a7 in consultation with relevant stakeholders1 including commercial space industry representatives1 environmental agencies1 and local governments4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the study under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 recommendations on the future use of space launch sites at ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station1 ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base1 and alternate locations2 7,b7 a summary of findings and recommendations on the continued use of ,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station and ,vandenberg ,space ,force ,base for space launches2 7,c7 a detailed analysis of alternate launch sites1 including with respect to strategic1 operational1 and financial considerations2 7,d7 policy recommendations for addressing infrastructure needs1 environmental concerns1 and regulatory challenges for space launch operations2 and 7,e7 a summary of the status1 estimated completion dates1 total cost1 and funding required for projects under the ,spaceport of the ,future initiative4 7#c7 ,annual updates ,not later than ,march #ca of each of #bjbg through #bjca1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees on the ,spaceport of the ,future initiative1 including with respect to project status1 estimated completion dates1 total costs1 and any updated assessments of funding or infrastructure needs4 #afji4 ,auxiliary payload for ,next ,generation ,polar ,overhead ,persistent ,infrared satellites 7a7 ,revised acquisition strategy ,the ,secretary of the ,defense shall direct the milestone decision authority for the ,next ,generation ,polar ,overhead ,persistent ,infrared satellite program to revise the acquisition strategy for such program to include the auxiliary payload 7commonly referred to ,,aps-,a7 in the program of record4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term acquisition strategy means the acquisition strategy required under section #dbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term milestone decision authority have the meaning given that term in section #dbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afaj4 ,blast damage assessment guide for space vehicles at ,air ,force launch complexes 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall publish a liquid oxygen and methane blast damage assessment guide for space launch vehicles at ,air ,force launch complexes4 7b7 ,notice and briefing ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary publishes the assessment guide under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notify the congressional defense committees of such publication2 and 7#b7 provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on the contents of the assessment guide4 7c7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary may waive the one-year publication timeline under subsection 7a7 for national security purposes1 or if the ,secretary determines that such timeline is impractical1 if the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees with respect to an alternate date on which the publication shall occur4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may exercise the waiver authority under paragraph 7#a7 not more than once4 ,b ,defense ,intelligence and ,intelligence-,related ,activities #afba4 ,vendor support to clandestine activities 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 ,vendor support to clandestine activities 7a7 ,oversight1 deconfliction1 and risk assessment capability ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish1 maintain1 continuously update1 and use a secure1 centralized technical capability to facilitate oversight1 deconfliction1 and risk assessments of all commercial vendor support to the ,department of ,defense for clandestine activities4 ,such capability shall-- 7#a7 enable the ,department of ,defense to perform oversight1 deconfliction1 and risk assessments of past1 ongoing1 or planned clandestine activity involving support from commercial vendors1 including all subcontractors2 and 7#b7 include use of the minimum information required to-- 7,a7 identify potential conflicts between clandestine activities2 7,b7 identify the need for additional coordination with respect to clandestine activities2 and 7,c7 conduct aggregate risk assessments of clandestine activities involving support from commercial vendors2 and 7b7 ,exclusions 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 if the ,secretary of ,defense determines that information concerning a commercial vendor should not be used by the centralized technical capability required by subsection 7a7 due to operational1 counterintelligence1 or other national security concerns1 the ,secretary may exclude such information from use by such centralized technical capability4 7#b7 ,not later than #g days after making a determination under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary 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 the following information disaggregated by the element of the ,department of ,defense with respect to which such commercial vendor provides support3 7,a7 ,the number of commercial vendors with respect to which the ,secretary made the determination under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,a description of the types of activities supported by such commercial vendors4 7,c7 ,the rationale for excluding the information concerning such commercial vendors from such capability4 7c7 ,deconfliction ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure the centralized technical capability required by subsection 7a7 is used in each case where a commercial vendor is expected to provide support to a clandestine activity to-- 7#a7 deconflict the use of commercial vendors in support of clandestine activities of the ,department of ,defense2 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 7d7 ,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 #abj 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 #afbb4 ,sensitive activities of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,oversight of ,department of ,defense ,sensitive ,activities ,chapter #c of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #acj;f the following new section3 #acj;g4 ,oversight of sensitive activities of the ,department of ,defense4 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall keep the congressional defense committees fully and currently informed of ,department of ,defense sensitive activities4 7b7 ,notification ,in addition to the requirement under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a written notification of any compromise or failure of a sensitive activity of the ,department of ,defense by not later than #dh hours after the date on which the ,secretary determines that such a compromise or failure has occurred4 7c7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the congressional defense committees1 shall establish and submit to such committees procedures for complying with the requirements of subsections 7a7 and 7b71 including clearly established reporting thresholds and timelines for the prompt delivery of written notifications consistent with the national security of the ,united ,states and the protection of operational security4 ,the ,secretary shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees in writing of any changes to such procedures at least #ad days prior to the adoption of any such changes4 7d7 ,sensitive activities defined ,in this section1 the term ,department of ,defense sensitive activities means operations1 actions1 activities1 or programs of the ,department of ,defense that if compromised1 could have enduring adverse effects on ,united ,states foreign policy1 ,department of ,defense activities1 or military operations1 or cause significant embarrassment to the ,united ,states1 its allies1 or the ,department of ,defense4 ,such activities are generally handled through special access1 compartmented1 or other sensitive control mechanisms4 4 7b7 ,application of notifications ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 establish the procedures under subsection 7c7 of section #acj;g of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section2 and 7#b7 not later than #ij days after the date of such establishment1 begin making notifications under subsection 7b7 of such section #acj;g4 #afbc4 ,codification of ,department of ,defense insider threat program 7a7 ,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 #aab-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4#bbbd note74 7b7 ,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 #afbd4 ,provision by ,air ,force of meteorological services for intelligence community 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide meteorological services for operations of-- 7#a7 each combat support agency that is an element of the intelligence community2 and 7#b7 by agreement with the head of any other element of the intelligence community1 that element of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term combat support agency has the meaning given that term in section #aic of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 #afbe4 ,annual report on requests of combatant commands for remote sensing data 7a7 ,reports and briefings ,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 report1 and shall provide to such committees a briefing1 on the requests of the combatant commands for data and information derived from remote sensing4 7b7 ,matters ,each report and briefing 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 #afbf4 ,review and evaluation of extension of inactive security clearances 7a7 ,extension of period of inactive security clearances 7#a7 ,review and evaluation ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall conduct a review and evaluation of the feasibility and advisability of extending the period of inactive security clearances for covered individuals to a period of not more than five years4 7#b7 ,assessment ,the review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of subjecting inactive security clearances to continuous vetting and due diligence1 including implications for the continued development of the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services for the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives and the congressional intelligence committees a briefing on the results of the review and evaluation described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term congressional intelligence committees has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#b7 ,the term covered individuals means individuals who-- 7,a7 have been retired or otherwise separated from employment with the ,department of ,defense for a period of not more than #e years2 and 7,b7 were eligible to access classified information on the day before the individual retired or otherwise separated from such employment4 ,c ,nuclear ,forces #afca4 ,adjustment to responsibilities of ,nuclear ,weapons ,council ,section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting ,the ,council shall be the primary mechanism for integrating1 streamlining1 and ensuring unity of purpose and direction for nuclear deterrence related activities within the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,energy4 after ,energy42 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#ad71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,overseeing nuclear deterrence activities of the ,department of ,defense and the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including policy and resources1 and developing options for adjusting the deterrence posture of the ,united ,states in response to evolving international security conditions4 2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#f7 ,evaluating safety1 security1 and control issues for existing weapons and for proposed new weapon program starts and approving adjustments as required4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,ensuring that adequate consideration is given to and inserting ,overseeing the approval of2 7,e7 by amending paragraph 7#h71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#h7 ,providing specific guidance regarding priorities for research on-- 7,a7 nuclear weapon delivery systems and platforms and priorities on military capability development within the armed forces and the broader ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 nuclear weapons and priorities among activities1 including production1 surveillance1 research1 construction1 and any other programs within the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 2 7,f7 by amending paragraph 7#i71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7#i7 ,coordinating and approving activities conducted by the ,department of ,defense and the ,department of ,energy for the study1 development1 production1 and retirement of nuclear warheads and weapon systems1 including concept definition studies1 feasibility studies1 engineering development1 hardware component fabrication1 warhead and weapon system production1 and warhead retirement4 2 7,g7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and weapon system after warhead2 7,h7 in paragraph 7#ab71 as so redesignated1 by inserting and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions after weapons2 and 7,i7 in paragraph 7#ad71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking ,coordinating and inserting ,overseeing 2 and 7ii7 by inserting systems and after delivery2 and 7#d7 by amending subsection 7f77#a7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,budget and funding matters 7#a7 ,the ,council shall annually review the plans and budget of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration and the military departments to assess whether such plans and budget meet the current and projected requirements relating to nuclear weapons and related weapon systems supporting nuclear deterrence missions4 4 #afcb4 ,prohibition on reduction of intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,inventory requirement ,section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall maintain a total inventory of intercontinental ballistic missiles sufficient to ensure that not fewer than #djj such missiles are operationally available4 7#b7 ,such intercontinental ballistic missiles shall be deployed among not fewer than #aej launch facilities dispersed across each of the following locations 7for a total of not fewer than #dej73 7,a7 ,francis ,e4 ,warren ,air ,force ,base1 ,laramie ,county1 ,wyoming4 7,b7 ,malmstrom ,air ,force ,base1 ,cascade ,county1 ,montana4 7,c7 ,minot ,air ,force ,base1 ,ward ,county1 ,north ,dakota4 7#c7 ,in this subsection1 the term intercontinental ballistic missile means any combination of the ,,lgm-#cj;,g ,minuteman ,,iii intercontinental ballistic missile or the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile4 4 7b7 7#a7 ,limitation on availability of certain funds ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 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 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 that specified by subsection 7n7 of section #ijfb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,exception ,the limitation under paragraph 7#a7 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 ,sentinel ,,lgm-#ce;,a intercontinental ballistic missile4 #afcc4 ,matters relating to the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7b7 of section #afdj of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,initial operational capability ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall take such actions as are necessary to ensure the program and project described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 provide a limited number of assets prior to initial operational capability being achieved to enable limited operational deployment of the weapon system1 in a quantity to be determined by the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 to meet combatant command requirements not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcb2 and 7#b7 achieve initial operational capability1 as defined jointly by the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 by not later than ,september #cj1 #bjcd4 4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy1 in coordination with the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 an initial definition of limited operational capability for the nuclear-armed1 sea-launched cruise missile2 and 7#b7 a timeline to achieve the defined limited operational capability1 in compliance with the requirements of section #afdj7;a77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd4 #afcd4 ,adjustment to bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirement ,section #baa of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #afga7 is amended to read as follows3 #baa4 ,b-#ba bomber aircraft nuclear certification requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the ,b-#ba bomber is-- 7#a7 operationally certified to employ nuclear gravity bombs not later than #ahj days after the date on which such aircraft achieves initial operational capability2 and 7#b7 operationally certified to employ the ,,agm-#aha long-range standoff weapon not later than two years after the date on which either the ,b-#ba bomber or the ,,agm-#aha long-range standoff weapon achieves initial operational capability1 whichever is later4 4 #afce4 ,organizational realignment with respect to ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs2 limitation on availability of certain funds 7a7 ,organizational realignment ,not later than #de days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall take such actions as are required to-- 7#a7 integrate into the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs 7hereinafter ,,asd 7,,nd-,,cbd77 the authorities1 responsibilities1 personnel1 and resources necessary for executing activities in support of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment's roles as the ,defense ,acquisition ,executive and ,milestone ,decision ,authority for applicable ,major ,defense ,acquisition ,programs as pertains to ,department of ,defense programs for acquiring1 sustaining1 and managing-- 7,a7 dedicated nuclear weapons platforms and delivery systems2 and 7,b7 nuclear command1 control1 and communications 7hereinafter ,,nc#c7 systems2 7#b7 ensure the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition reassigns sufficient personnel to the ,office of the ,,asd 7,,nd-,,cbd7 to support joint oversight of ,major ,defense ,acquisition ,programs for platforms-- 7,a7 capable of employing both conventional and nuclear weapons2 and 7,b7 hosting ,,nc#c systems2 and 7#c7 establish ,departmental processes for joint oversight by the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and the ,,asd 7,,nd-,,cbd7 of platforms-- 7,a7 capable of employing both conventional and nuclear weapons2 and 7,b7 hosting ,,nc#c systems4 7b7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,defense-,wide1 to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 and available to the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition for travel purposes1 not more than #ej percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense notifies the congressional defense committees that the ,department of ,defense has-- 7#a7 completed the organizational realignments described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 provided to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing on-- 7,a7 detailed implementation plans used to achieve the actions required in subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 policies and procedures of the ,department for future adjustments to management and oversight responsibilities for dedicated nuclear weapon and dual-capable platforms and weapon systems between the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and cognizant ,direct ,reporting ,program ,managers1 as applicable4 #afcf4 ,matters relating to intercontinental ballistic missiles of the ,united ,states ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may enter into contracts for the life-of-program procurement of solid rocket motor nozzle material and related processing activities for the ,,lgm-#ce;,a ,sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile system4 #afcg4 ,deep cleaning of launch control centers of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 acting through the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command1 shall ensure that each ,minuteman ,,iii launch control center within the three missile wings comprising the #bjth ,air ,force undergoes a deep cleaning of its crew capsules at least once every five years until each such launch control center is decommissioned4 7b7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commander of the ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command may waive the requirement under subsection 7a7 with respect to a particular ,minuteman ,,iii launch control center due to-- 7,a7 unforseen circumstances that make carrying out the deep cleaning required by such subsection impracticable2 or 7,b7 national security needs4 7#b7 ,congressional notification ,if the ,commander grants a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commander shall notify the congressional defense committees of such wavier4 ,such notice shall include-- 7,a7 the launch control center subject to such waiver2 and 7,b7 when such launch control center is expected to be deep cleaned4 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than the first ,october #a after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on an annual basis thereafter until each ,minuteman ,,iii launch control center is decommissioned1 the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 an identification of each such launch control center-- 7,a7 deep cleaned during the fiscal year covered by the briefing2 and 7,b7 scheduled for a deep cleaning during the fiscal year beginning after the fiscal year during which the briefing is provided2 and 7#b7 any additional matters of concern1 as determined by the ,secretary1 with respect to the condition of such launch control centers4 #afch4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending notification of tasking authority delegation ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for ,operation and ,maintenance1 ,air ,force1 and available to the ,office of the ,secretary of the ,air ,force for travel purposes1 not more than #he percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense notifies the congressional defense committees that the delegation of authority described in section #afch7;e7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #bida7 has been completed4 #afci4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending commencement of annual briefings on implementation of recommendations by the ,congressional ,commission on the ,strategic ,posture of the ,united ,states ,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 to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment completes the first annual briefing to the congressional defense committees required by section #afcg of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei74 #afdj4 ,limitation on availability of funds for compensation caps 7a7 ,in general ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf may be used to establish1 or implement a requirement to establish1 a cap on reimbursement of compensation and benefits for non-,federal employees under contract with the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration or employees of any ,federally-funded research and development center supporting-- 7#a7 any atomic energy defense activity1 as defined in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja72 7#b7 the sustainment and modernization of-- 7,a7 nuclear weapons delivery systems and platforms of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 nuclear command1 control1 and communication systems of the ,department2 or 7,c7 any infrastructure association with the systems or platforms described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 or 7#c7 the development1 testing1 or fielding of technologies supporting the ,golden ,dome missile defense system4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect or limit the application of1 or any obligation to comply with1 the requirements of-- 7#a7 section #cgdd7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 or 7#b7 section #dcjd7;a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 #afda4 ,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 ,air ,force ,nuclear ,command1 ,control1 and ,communications ,weapon ,system 7,,an_/,,usq4#bbe71 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 #afdb4 ,matters relating to ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command 7a7 ,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 ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command 7a7 ,establishment ,there is in the ,air ,force a major command1 which shall be known as ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 7b7 ,commander 7#a7 ,the ,commander of ,air ,force ,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 ,air ,force nuclear and long-range strike missions in support of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 including such aspects described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,functions ,the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command shall be responsible for carrying out all aspects and activities of the ,air ,force nuclear and long-range strike missions in support of ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 ,such aspects include nuclear weapons1 nuclear weapon delivery systems1 long-range strike bomber aircraft1 and the nuclear command1 control1 and communication systems4 ,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 ,air ,force ,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 ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command2 7,c7 long-range investment plans and priorities to sustain1 modernize1 and recapitalize assigned forces2 and 7,d7 employment strategies1 concepts1 tactics1 techniques1 and procedures with respect to strategic deterrence1 nuclear deterrence operation1 and 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 execution of nuclear deterrence and long-range strike missions4 4 7b7 ,oversight of nuclear deterrence mission ,section #ijdj7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting in coordination with the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command after duties2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph 7#b73 7#b7 ,coordinate with and support the activities of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command1 the ,air ,force ,nuclear ,systems ,center1 and any other applicable ,air ,force organization in the sustainment and modernization of weapon systems associated with the nuclear deterrence mission of the ,air ,force4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking and the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force and inserting the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 and the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,represent ,air ,force nuclear deterrence mission equities on behalf of the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force and the ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command within the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council processes and other ,department of ,defense fora1 as appropriate4 4 ,d ,missile ,defense ,programs #afea4 ,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 7#b7 to deter and defend the ,united ,states1 citizens of the ,united ,states1 and critical infrastructure of the ,united ,states1 against the threat of foreign attack by increasingly complex ballistic1 hypersonic glide1 and cruise missiles1 and other advanced aerial threats2 and 7#c7 to guarantee the viability of an effective nuclear response capability of the ,united ,states and to support the continued deterrence of strategic attacks against the homeland of the ,united ,states4 4 #afeb4 ,golden ,dome missile defense system 7a7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,requirement ,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 submission of a budget to ,congress pursuant to such section until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the next-generation air and missile defense architecture developed pursuant to ,executive ,order #ad #adahf 7#ij ,fed4 ,reg4 #hgfg71 or such successor order1 achieves full operational capability1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the development and deployment of such architecture4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of air and missile threats to the ,united ,states1 including notable developments occurring during year covered by the report4 7,b7 ,a description of the system architecture of the next-generation air and missile defense architecture1 including the identification of each capability1 program1 and project considered to be part of such architecture4 7,c7 ,a preliminary description of1 cost estimate for1 and schedule to achieve-- 7i7 initial operational capability2 and 7ii7 full operational capability4 7,d7 ,a consolidated list of funds estimated within the most recent future-years defense program under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the next-generation air and missile defense architecture as compared to the prior fiscal year1 including with respect to-- 7i7 each capability1 program1 and project identified in subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 test and evaluation activities2 7iii7 military construction2 7iv7 operations and maintenance1 including advanced planning and infrastructure sustainment1 renovation1 and maintenance funds2 and 7v7 civilian and military personnel4 7,e7 ,a description of relevant concepts of operations4 7,f7 ,a schedule of test activities planned for the upcoming year4 7,g7 ,identification of requirements with respect to the electromagnetic spectrum for the development1 deployment1 and deconfliction1 where necessary1 of capabilities included in such architecture4 7,h7 ,a holistic assessment of the total ground segment requirements to support the architecture and the progress made toward meeting such requirements4 7,i7 ,an organizational construct defining roles and responsibilities for each participating element of the ,department of ,defense4 7,j7 ,an assessment of on-orbit testing and training requirements necessary for developing capabilities and ensuring long-term warfighting4 7,k7 ,identification of any additional legal authorities necessary to carry out or expedite the development and deployment of such architecture4 7,l7 ,any other matters the ,secretary considers relevant4 7b7 ,quarterly briefings 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and on a quarterly basis thereafter until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense determines that the next-generation air and missile defense architecture achieves full operational capability1 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the development and deployment of such architecture4 7#b7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the status of the next-generation air and missile defense architecture as compared to the previous quarter4 7,b7 ,the progress towards initial and full operational capability of such architecture4 7,c7 ,the execution of funding appropriated for such architecture and related activities described in subparagraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,a description of test events planned for the upcoming quarter and a detailed review of test events performed during the previous quarter4 7,e7 ,any notable highlights and changes affecting the development and deployment of such architecture4 7,f7 ,such other matters as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 #afec4 ,amendments to technical authority of ,director of ,missile ,defense ,agency regarding integrated air and missile defense activities and programs 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #eeca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,director and inserting ,subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director2 7#b7 by inserting system level architectures1 before interfaces2 and 7#c7 by inserting a comma after of such activities and programs4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,subsection 7b7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking under paragraph 7#a7 and inserting under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 by striking with subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting with paragraph 7#b72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking under subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking under paragraph 7#a7 and inserting under subsection 7a74 #afed4 ,prohibition on 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 #afee4 ,matters related to integrated air and missile defense capabilities to defend ,guam 7a7 ,prohibition on removal without notification ,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 remove an integrated air and missile defense system or capability from ,guam unless-- 7#a7 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff submits to the congressional defense committees a notice of the proposed removal2 and 7#b7 a #aj-;day period elapses following the date of such submission4 7b7 ,limitation on availability of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf for the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment for travel expenses1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment completes the first annual briefing to the congressional defense committees required by section #afdh of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bahf74 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees an unclassified summary of the report required by section #affj of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #biee74 #afef4 ,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 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 #afeg4 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system and ,israeli cooperative missile defense program co-development and co-production 7a7 ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system 7#a7 ,availability of funds ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act for fiscal year #bjbf for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 not more than #fj1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel to procure components for the ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense system through co-production of such components in the ,united ,states by industry of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,conditions 7,a7 ,agreement ,funds described in paragraph 7#a7 for the ,iron ,dome short-range rocket defense program shall be available subject to the terms and conditions in the ,agreement ,between the ,department of ,defense of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,ministry of ,defense of the ,state of ,israel ,concerning ,iron ,dome ,defense ,system ,procurement1 signed on ,march #e1 #bjad1 as amended to include co-production for ,tamir interceptors4 7,b7 ,certification ,not later than #cj days prior to the initial obligation of funds described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7i7 a certification that the amended bilateral international agreement specified in subparagraph 7,a7 is being implemented as provided in such agreement2 7ii7 an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement2 and 7iii7 for system improvements resulting in modified ,iron ,dome components and ,tamir interceptor sub-components1 a certification that the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated successful completion of ,production ,readiness ,reviews1 including the validation of production lines1 the verification of component conformance1 and the verification of performance to specification as defined in the ,iron ,dome ,defense ,system ,procurement ,agreement1 as further amended4 7b7 ,israeli cooperative missile defense program1 ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system co-production 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #dj1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel to procure the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system1 including for co-production of parts and components in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry4 7#b7 ,agreement ,provision of funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 shall be subject to the terms and conditions in the bilateral co-production agreement1 including-- 7,a7 a one-for-one cash match is made by ,israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts 7as mutually agreed to by the ,united ,states and ,israel72 and 7,b7 co-production of parts1 components1 and all-up rounds 7if appropriate7 in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry for the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system is not less than #ej percent4 7#c7 ,certification and assessment ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7,a7 a certification that the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points1 technical milestones1 and ,production ,readiness ,reviews required by the research1 development1 and technology agreement and the bilateral co-production agreement for the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system2 and 7,b7 an assessment detailing any risks relating to the implementation of such agreement4 7c7 ,israeli cooperative missile defense program1 ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program co-production 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 of the funds authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for procurement1 ,defense-wide1 and available for the ,missile ,defense ,agency not more than #ajj1jjj1jjj may be provided to the ,government of ,israel for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program1 including for co-production of parts and components in the ,united ,states by ,united ,states industry4 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a certification that-- 7,a7 the ,government of ,israel has demonstrated the successful completion of the knowledge points1 technical milestones1 and ,production ,readiness ,reviews required by the research1 development1 and technology agreement for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program2 7,b7 funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 will be provided on the basis of a one-for-one cash match made by ,israel or in another matching amount that otherwise meets best efforts 7as mutually agreed to by the ,united ,states and ,israel72 7,c7 the ,united ,states has entered into a bilateral international agreement with ,israel that establishes1 with respect to the use of such funds-- 7i7 in accordance with subparagraph 7,d71 the terms of co-production of parts and components on the basis of the greatest practicable co-production of parts1 components1 and all-up rounds 7if appropriate7 by ,united ,states industry and minimizes nonrecurring engineering and facilitization expenses to the costs needed for co-production2 7ii7 complete transparency on the requirement of ,israel for the number of interceptors and batteries that will be procured1 including with respect to the procurement plans1 acquisition strategy1 and funding profiles of ,israel2 7iii7 technical milestones for co-production of parts and components and procurement2 7iv7 a joint affordability working group to consider cost reduction initiatives2 and 7v7 joint approval processes for third-party sales2 and 7,d7 the level of co-production described in subparagraph 7,c77i7 for the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program is not less than #ej percent4 7d7 ,number ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7b7 and paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7c71 the ,under ,secretary may submit-- 7#a7 one certification covering both the ,david's ,sling ,weapon ,system and the ,arrow #c ,upper ,tier ,interceptor ,program2 or 7#b7 separate certifications for each respective system4 7e7 ,timing ,the ,under ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the certification and assessment under subsection 7b77#c7 and the certification under subsection 7c77#b7 not later than #cj days before the funds specified in paragraph 7#a7 of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 for the respective system covered by the certification are provided to the ,government of ,israel4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #afeh4 ,limitation on authority to reduce sustainment for or halt operation of the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar 7a7 ,limitation ,until the date on which the certification described in subsection 7b7 is submitted to the congressional defense committees1 the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7#a7 may not reduce sustainment efforts for1 halt operation of1 or prepare to reduce sustainment efforts for or halt operation of1 the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar located at ,eareckson ,air ,station on ,shemya ,island1 ,alaska2 7#b7 shall sustain the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar in a manner that preserves1 at a minimum1 the operational availability of the system as of the date of the enactment of this section2 and 7#c7 shall ensure that the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar continues to meet the operational requirements of the combatant commands that are met by such system as of the date of the enactment of this section4 7b7 ,certification described ,the certification described in this subsection is a written certification from the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,chief of ,space ,operations and the ,director of the ,missile ,defense ,agency1 indicating that the replacement capability for the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar-- 7#a7 will reach initial operational capability at the same time or before the termination of operations for the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar2 and 7#b7 at the time such replacement capability achieves initial operational capability1 will have the ability to meet the operational requirements of the combatant commands that have been1 or that are expected to be1 assigned to such replacement capability4 7c7 ,exception ,the limitation described in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to temporary interruptions of operational availability for the ,,an_/,,fps-#ajh ,,cobra ,,dane radar provided such activities are necessary to support maintenance or modernization activities of the system4 #afei4 ,limitation on availability of funds pending independent analysis of space-based missile defense capability ,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 to the ,office of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering for travel purposes1 not more than #ij percent may be obligated or expended until the date on which the ,secretary of ,defense submits the report required by section #afga7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca74 #affj4 ,assessment of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site 7a7 ,requirement ,consistent with section #dagc7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center shall-- 7#a7 not later than ,march #ca of each year through #bjcj1 visit the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site and assess the state of infrastructure supporting test and evaluation facilities of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7#b7 not later than #cj days after the date on which a visit under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the findings of the ,director with respect to such visit and assessment4 7b7 ,delegation ,the ,director may delegate a visit under subsection 7a77#a7 to a senior staff member of the ,department of ,defense ,test ,resource ,management ,center if-- 7#a7 the ,director notifies the congressional defense committees of the intent of the ,director to make such delegation2 and 7#b7 a #cj-;day period elapses following the date of such notification4 #affa4 ,biennial assessments of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site 7a7 ,biennial assessments ,in #bjbg and in each odd-numbered year thereafter through #bjcc1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 in coordination with the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,space ,command1 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,indo-,pacific ,command1 and the commanders of such other combatant commands as the ,chairman considers appropriate1 shall assess the capabilities and capacity1 including with respect to supporting infrastructure1 of the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site to meet the operational and weapon system development needs of the combatant commands4 7b7 ,report to ,secretary of ,defense ,not later than ,february #bh of each even-numbered year following a year for which an assessment under subsection 7a7 is completed1 the ,chairman shall submit to the ,secretary of ,defense a report containing-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,chairman with respect to the assessment2 7#b7 an identification and discussion of any capability or capacity gap or other shortfall with respect to the operational and weapon system development needs described in subsection 7a72 7#c7 an identification and discussion of any risks with respect to meeting current and future mission or capability requirements 7as of the date of the report72 and 7#d7 an identification and discussion of any matter having an adverse effect on the capability of the commanders of the combatant commands to accurately determine the matters covered by the assessment4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,march #ae of each year during which the ,chairman submits to the ,secretary a report under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees such report1 without change1 together with additional views the ,secretary considers appropriate4 ,e ,matters ,relating to ,unidentified ,anomalous ,phenomena #afga4 ,briefings on intercepts of unidentified anomalous phenomena by ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command and ,united ,states ,northern ,command 7a7 ,in general ,section #afhc7l7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7l77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,intercepts 7,a7 ,in general ,each briefing under this subsection shall include1 for the period covered by the briefing1 details on any unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts conducted by the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command or the ,united ,states ,northern ,command4 7,b7 ,summaries ,in providing a briefing under this subsection1 the ,director of the ,office shall make available a summary of all instances of intercepts described in subparagraph 7,a71 including-- 7i7 the number1 location1 and nature of such intercepts2 and 7ii7 a description of the procedures and protocols followed during the intercepts1 including any data collected or analyzed during such intercepts4 7,c7 ,timely information ,the ,director of the ,office shall inform the appropriate congressional committees of any failure by the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command or the ,united ,states ,northern ,command to provide timely information on unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts4 4 7b7 ,first briefing ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#e7 of such section1 as added by subsection 7a71 for the first briefing provided under such section after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the briefing shall include details on any unidentified anomalous phenomena intercepts conducted by the ,north ,american ,aerospace ,defense ,command or the ,united ,states ,northern ,command not previously provided that occurred during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjjd1 and ending on the last day of the period otherwise covered by the briefing4 #afgb4 ,elimination of duplicative reporting requirements relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena 7a7 ,repeal ,section #dac of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,x of ,public ,law #aag-ajc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,clarification of availability of data ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #afhc7;f77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ajc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7;f77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,availability of data ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense shall jointly require that each element of the intelligence community and component of the ,department of ,defense with data relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena makes such data available immediately to the ,office in a manner that protects intelligence sources and methods4 4 #afgc4 ,accounting of security classification guides relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena 7a7 ,accounting ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,all-,domain ,anomaly ,resolution ,office-- 7#a7 shall make an accounting of security classification guides that apply to information used for reports and investigations of unidentified anomalous phenomena2 and 7#b7 may issue a consolidated security classification matrix for programs relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena to provide a resource for programs that support or may be affected by investigations relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena4 7b7 ,inclusion in annual report ,the ,director shall include in the report submitted during #bjbf under section #afhc7k7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccgc7k77 information on the security classification guides and consolidated security classification matrix specified in subsection 7a74 ,f ,matters ,relating to ,electromagnetic ,warfare #afha4 ,modification of functions of ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,enterprise ,operational ,lead for ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations to include dynamic spectrum sharing technologies ,section #ejj;e of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking responsible for synchronizing and inserting the following3 8responsible for-- 7#a7 synchronizing 2 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#b7 the evaluation of tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies for joint electromagnetic operations4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following new paragraphs3 7#d7 ,an assessment of any current gaps in evaluation mechanisms for future joint use of dynamic spectrum sharing technologies4 7#e7 ,the feasibility and advisability of establishing designated virtual ranges for the evaluation of tactics1 techniques1 and procedures for dynamic spectrum sharing technologies4 4 #afhb4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #be of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ejj;g4 ,integration of electronic warfare into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises 7a7 ,requirement ,during fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff shall require the integration of offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities into ,tier #a and ,tier #b joint training exercises4 7b7 ,inclusion of opposing force ,the ,chairman shall require exercises conducted under subsection 7a7 to include an opposing force design based on an intelligence assessment of the electromagnetic order of battle and capabilities of an adversary that is current as of the date of the exercise4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,chairman may waive the application of subsection 7a7 or 7b7 with respect to an exercise if the ,chairman determines that-- 7#a7 the exercise does not require-- 7,a7 a demonstration of electronic warfare capabilities2 or 7,b7 a militarily significant threat from electronic warfare attack2 or 7#b7 the integration of offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities into the exercise is cost prohibitive or not technically feasible based on the overall goals of the exercise4 7d7 ,briefing ,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 #bjbf through #bjcj1 the ,chairman shall provide the congressional defense committees with a briefing on exercises conducted under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 a description of such exercises planned and included in the budget submission for that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 the results of each such exercise conducted in the preceding fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 the extent to which offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities were integrated into the exercise2 7,b7 an evaluation and assessment of the exercise to determine the impact of the opposing force on the participants in the exercise1 including-- 7i7 joint lessons learned2 7ii7 high interest training issues2 and 7iii7 high interest training requirements2 and 7,c7 an assessment as to whether offensive and defensive electronic warfare capabilities were part of an overall joint fires and1 if so1 a description of the manner in which such capabilities were incorporated into the joint fires4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term electromagnetic order of battle has the meaning given such term in ,joint ,publication #c-he entitled ,joint ,electromagnetic ,spectrum ,operations1 dated ,may #bjbj4 7#b7 ,the terms high interest training issue1 high interest training requirement1 ,tier #a1 and ,tier #b have the meanings given such terms in the ,joint ,training ,manual for the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states 7,document ,no4 ,,cjcsm #cejj4jc;,e71 dated ,april #bj1 #bjae4 7#c7 ,the term joint fires has the meaning given such term in the publication of the ,joint ,staff entitled ,insights and ,best ,practices ,focus ,paper on ,integration and ,synchronization of ,joint ,fires1 dated ,july #bjah4 4 #afhc4 ,annual review of the ,joint ,electromagnetic ,battle ,management ,software ,program 7a7 ,arrangement ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall seek to enter into an arrangement with a federally funded research and development center to perform the services covered by this section4 7b7 ,annual reviews 7#a7 ,in general ,under an arrangement between the ,commander and a federally funded research and development center under subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center shall1 not less frequently than once each fiscal year1 carry out a review of the ,joint ,electromagnetic ,battle ,management ,software ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,in carrying out a review under paragraph 7#a71 the federally funded research and development center shall assess-- 7,a7 whether the ,electromagnetic ,battle ,management ,software ,program-- 7i7 is using best practices1 including those developed by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 is adequately meeting requirements2 and 7iii7 is adequately adhering to price and schedule2 and 7,b7 such other matters as the federally funded research and development center considers important to meeting the mission of the program4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than ,september #cj of each year through #bjca1 the ,commander and the federally funded research and development center1 either each individually or jointly1 shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the most recently completed review carried out under this section4 7d7 ,sunset ,the arrangement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on ,october #a1 #bjca4 #afhd4 ,support by the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing to ,,ea-#cg;,b ,compass ,call aircraft 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall ensure that the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing can adequately support the ,,ea-#cg;,b ,compass ,call aircraft1 including establishment of an ,,ea-#cg software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop laboratory for the #cejth ,spectrum ,warfare ,wing for-- 7#a7 the rapid reprogramming of spectrum waveforms2 7#b7 verification and validation testing of waveforms2 and 7#c7 such other matters as the ,secretary considers necessary for the continued development of the ,,ea-#cg;,b to effectively operate in a nonpermissive spectrum environment4 7b7 ,notification of necessary timeframe ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of the timeframe necessary to establish the software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop laboratory under subsection 7a74 ,g ,other ,matters #afia4 ,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 #f1bdi1jjj4 7#b7 ,for chemical security and elimination1 #be1bib1jjj4 7#c7 ,for global nuclear security1 #ch1acd1jjj4 7#d7 ,for biological threat reduction1 #acg1fhf1jjj4 7#e7 ,for proliferation prevention1 #dg1adf1jjj4 7#f7 ,for activities designated as ,other ,assessments_/,administration ,costs1 #bh1cbc1jjj4 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 7c7 ,matters concerning biological threat reduction 7#a7 ,reduction of highly pathogenic diseases ,in carrying out biological threat reduction activities pursuant to subsection 7a77#d71 the ,secretary of ,defense may not discontinue activities to reduce the threat of highly pathogenic diseases consistent with section #acba of the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaa71 including through the provision of assistance to maintain existing pathogenic inventory and disease surveillance systems at existing locations developed under the ,program4 7#b7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the report submitted in fiscal year #bjbg under section #acdc of the ,department of ,defense ,cooperative ,threat ,reduction ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cgdc7;c77#c77 includes a description of the activities and assistance described in paragraph 7#a7 carried out during fiscal year #bjbf1 as required by subsection 7c77#c7 of such section4 #afib4 ,prohibition on access to ,department of ,defense cloud-based resources by certain individuals 7a7 ,access prohibition 7#a7 ,prohibition for individuals located in covered nations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall prohibit any individual physically located in a covered nation from having any of the accesses described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,accesses described ,the accesses described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,physical access to any facility1 hardware1 or equipment that hosts or operates a ,department of ,defense cloud computing system4 7,b7 ,logical or remote access to a ,department of ,defense cloud computing system1 including with respect to management interfaces1 virtualization platforms1 security controls1 or monitoring systems4 7,c7 ,logical or remote access to ,department of ,defense data or workloads on a ,department of ,defense cloud computing system1 including with respect to applications1 configurations1 network architecture1 data schemas1 security settings1 access logs or other information that could compromise the confidentiality1 integrity1 or availability of the system1 software1 or data4 7,d7 ,indirect access to confidential and technical information not publicly available about a ,department of ,defense cloud computing system through observation1 documentation1 briefings1 or other communication means 7excluding administrative data normally shared to support business operations and compliance requirements applied to publicly traded companies74 7b7 ,department of ,defense guidance1 directives1 procedures1 requirements1 and regulations ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 review all relevant guidance1 directives1 procedures1 requirements1 and regulations of the ,department of ,defense1 including the ,cloud ,computing ,security ,requirements ,guide1 the ,security ,technical ,implementation ,guides1 and related instructions of the ,department2 and 7#b7 make such revisions as may be necessary to ensure conformity and compliance with subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefings ,the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees briefings on the implementation of this section as follows3 7#a7 ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbf1 an initial briefing on the implementation status1 including policies1 procedures1 and controls implemented to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter through #bjbh1 briefings on the implementation progress1 effectiveness of controls1 security incidents1 and recommendations for legislative or administrative action4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit or restrict-- 7#a7 software development activities1 including the development1 modification1 or contribution to open-source code and software2 or 7#b7 collaboration on or access to publicly available open-source software components that may be incorporated into ,department of ,defense cloud computing systems4 7e7 ,definitions ln this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered nation has the meaning given that term in section #dhgb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,department of ,defense cloud computing system means any cloud computing 7as defined by section #bci4gfja of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement7 environment accredited by the ,secretary of ,defense for controlled unclassified information or classified information1 or a cloud computing environment that is a national security system 7as defined by section #ceeb7;b77#f7 of title #dd74 ,,xvii ,other ,defense ,matters ,sec4 #agja4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,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 #agjc4 ,temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on ,wake ,island4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,mapping and report on strategic ports4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,authorization of ,united ,states ,coast ,guard rotary aircraft work at ,department of ,defense depots4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,continual assessment of impact of international state arms embargoes on ,israel and actions to address defense capability gaps4 ,sec4 #agjg4 ,protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 #agja4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,in the chapter analysis for subtitle ,a1 by striking the item relating to chapter #bdc and inserting the following3 #bdc4,other ,matters ,relating to ,awarding of ,contracts#ccda 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 section #bbb;d7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting that term after meaning given2 and 7,b7 by inserting and ,sustainment after ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition4 7#g7 ,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#h7 ,in the section heading for section #dcj;c1 by striking intelligence oversight official and inserting ,intelligence ,oversight ,official4 7#i7 ,in section #ebe7;a77#d77;,c71 by striking the period after #ba4 7#aj7 ,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#aa7 ,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 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#ab7 ,in section #gad7;b77#f77;,a71 in the second sentence1 by inserting a before determination4 7#ac7 ,in section #aadc7;e77#a71 by striking 7,a7 and inserting 7,a74 7#ad7 ,in section #aeeh7;c77#a71 by striking the comma after ,space ,force4 7#ae7 ,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 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by striking has and inserting have2 and 7,,ii7 by striking can and inserting the ability to2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7f71 by inserting subsection before 7a7 each place it appears4 7#af7 ,in section #bajg7k71 by striking the subsection heading4 7#ag7 ,in section #bbah1 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#ah7 ,in section #bhah7;a71 by striking contact and inserting contract4 7#ai7 ,in section #bhai7;e71 by inserting the before congressional defense committees4 7#bj7 ,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#ba7 ,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#bb7 ,in the subsection heading for subsection 7c7 of section #cjgb1 by striking efforts and inserting initiatives4 7#bc7 ,in section #cfja7;a77#a77;,c71 by inserting 7 after 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7m774 7#bd7 ,in section #cfjc7;a71 by striking ,such a pathway shall include the following34 7#be7 ,in section #cgjb7;a77#c77;,b77ii71 by striking offereor and inserting offeror4 7#bf7 ,in section #dabg7;d77#i71 by striking pursing and inserting pursuing4 7#bg7 ,in section #djbb7;e77#a71 by striking ,undersecretary of ,defense each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,defense4 7#bh7 ,in chapter #cjc1 by redesignating the second section #dabh 7relating to the ,joint ,federated ,assurance ,center7 as section #dabi4 7#bi7 ,in section #dffc7;a71 by inserting if such entity before is a party4 7#cj7 ,in section #dhaf7;b77#f71 by inserting 7 after title4 7#ca7 ,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#cb7 ,in section #eejb1 in the section heading1 by striking defense agency and inserting ,defense ,agency4 7#cc7 ,in section #eeac1 in the section heading1 by striking missile defense agency and inserting ,missile ,defense ,agency4 7#cd7 ,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#ce7 ,in section #gcfa7;a77#b71 by striking ,vietnam ,era and inserting ,vietnam era4 7#cf7 ,in section #hfgi;a1 by striking a foreign adversary country 7as defined in section #dhgb7;d77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 and inserting a covered nation1 as defined in section #dhgb7;f7 of this title4 7#cg7 ,in section #ijfb;a1 in the section heading1 by striking the period that appears after structure4 7#ch7 ,in section #icfa7;a77#b71 by striking ,vietnam ,era and inserting ,vietnam era4 7#ci7 ,in section #ieca1 in the section heading1 by striking the period that appears after ,reserve4 7#dj7 ,in section #ajbaf7;f71 by striking the period that appears after #fb4 7#da7 ,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#db7 ,in section #adejd7;b71 by striking the the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary4 7#dc7 ,in section #bjbea7;a71 by striking and before #adejd4 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 #agjb4 ,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 #agjc4 ,temporary authority for nonimmigrant construction workers on ,wake ,island 7a7 ,authorization ,an alien1 if otherwise qualified1 may seek admission to the ,united ,states as a nonimmigrant under section #aja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77;,h77ii77b771 notwithstanding the requirement of such section that the service or labor be temporary1 for a period of up to #c years1 to perform a service or labor pursuant to a contract or subcontract related to construction1 repairs1 or renovations connected to1 supporting1 or associated with1 a military installation on ,wake ,island4 7b7 ,exemption from numerical limitations ,an alien admitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall not count against the numerical limitations set forth in section #bad7;g7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahd7;g774 7c7 ,cancellation of visas for misuse ,a visa or other document authorizing admission of an alien to the ,united ,states for the purpose of performing a service or labor related to construction on ,wake ,island shall be canceled if the alien enters an area within the ,united ,states other than ,wake ,island1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 or a ,united ,states ,minor ,outlying ,island in the ,pacific4 7d7 ,transferability ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7#a7 an alien admitted to ,guam pursuant to #f7;b77#a7 of ,public ,law #id-bda 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7;b77#a77 may perform a service or labor pursuant to a contract or subcontract related to construction1 repairs1 or renovations connected to1 supporting1 or associated with1 a military installation on ,wake ,island2 and 7#b7 an alien admitted to the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands pursuant to #f7;b77#a7 of ,public ,law #id-bda 7#dh ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjf7;b77#a77 may perform a service or labor pursuant to a contract or subcontract related to construction1 repairs1 or renovations connected to1 supporting1 or associated with1 a military installation on ,wake ,island4 7e7 ,period of applicability ,an alien may seek admission to the ,united ,states pursuant to subsection 7a7 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this section and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #agjd4 ,mapping and report on strategic ports 7a7 ,mapping and strategy required 7#a7 ,mapping of global ports ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7,a7 develop an updated1 global mapping of foreign and domestic ports identified to be of importance to the ,united ,states1 because of a capability to provide military1 diplomatic1 economic1 or resource exploration superiority2 and 7,b7 identify any efforts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 or other ,,prc entities to build1 buy1 or otherwise control1 directly or indirectly1 such ports4 7#b7 ,submission of map ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit the mapping developed pursuant to subsection 7a7 to the appropriate congressional committees4 ,such submission shall be in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7b7 ,study and report on strategic ports 7#a7 ,study required ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall conduct a study of-- 7,a7 strategic ports2 7,b7 the reasons such ports are of interest to the ,united ,states2 7,c7 the activities and plans of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 to expand its control over strategic ports outside of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,d7 the public and private actors1 such as ,china ,ocean ,shipping ,company1 that are executing and supporting the activities and plans of the ,government of the ,,prc to expand its control over strategic ports outside of the ,,prc2 7,e7 the activities and plans of the ,government of the ,,prc to expand its control over maritime logistics by promoting products1 such as ,,logink1 and setting industry standards outside the ,,prc2 7,f7 how the control by the ,government of the ,,prc over strategic ports outside of the ,,prc could harm the national security or economic interests of the ,united ,states and allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7,g7 measures the ,united ,states ,government could take to ensure open access and security for strategic ports and offer alternatives to ,,prc investments or stakes in strategic ports4 7#b7 ,conduct of study ,the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into an arrangement with a federally funded research and development center under which the center shall conduct the study required under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7i7 a detailed list of all known strategic ports operated1 controlled1 or owned1 directly or indirectly1 by the ,,prc or by a foreign person of the ,,prc1 and an assessment of the national security and economic interests relevant to each such port2 7ii7 a detailed list of all known strategic ports operated1 controlled1 or owned1 directly or indirectly1 by the ,united ,states or ,united ,states persons and an assessment of the national security and economic interests relevant to each such port2 7iii7 an assessment of vulnerabilities of-- 7,i7 ports operated1 controlled1 or owned1 directly or indirectly1 by the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 strategic ports2 7iv7 an analysis of the activities and actions of the ,government of the ,,prc to gain control or ownership over strategic ports1 including promoting products1 such as ,,logink1 and setting industry standards2 7v7 an assessment of how the ,government of the ,,prc plans to expand its control over strategic ports outside of the ,,prc2 7vi7 a suggested strategy1 developed in consultation with the heads of the relevant ,united ,states ,government offices1 that suggests courses of action to secure trusted investment and ownership of strategic ports and maritime infrastructure1 protect such ports and infrastructure from ,,prc control1 and ensure open access and security for such ports1 that includes-- 7,i7 a list of relevant existing authorities that can be used to carry out the strategy2 7,,ii7 a list of any additional authorities necessary to carry out the strategy2 7,,iii7 an assessment of products owned by the ,government of the ,,prc or by an entity headquartered in the ,,prc that are used in connection with strategic ports or maritime infrastructure2 7,,iv7 an assessment of the costs to-- 7aa7 secure such trusted investment and ownership2 7bb7 replace products owned by the ,government of the ,,prc or an entity headquartered in the ,,prc that are used in connection with such ports2 and 7cc7 enhance transparency around the negative impacts of ,,prc control over strategic ports2 and 7,v7 a list of funding sources to secure trusted investment and ownership of strategic ports1 which shall include-- 7aa7 an identification of private funding sources2 and 7bb7 an identification of public funding sources1 including loans1 loan guarantees1 and tax incentives2 and 7vii7 a suggested strategy for ,federal agencies to maintain an up-to-date list of strategic ports4 7viii7 an assessment of any national security threat posed by such investments or activities to ,united ,states diplomatic and defense personnel and facilities in the vicinity of such ports1 including through cyber threats1 electronically enabled espionage1 or other means4 7,c7 ,form of report ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term relevant ,united ,states ,government offices means-- 7,a7 the ,unified ,combatant ,commands2 7,b7 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense2 7,c7 the ,office of the ,secretary of ,state2 7,d7 the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation2 7,e7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7,f7 the ,maritime ,administration of the ,department of ,transportation4 7#c7 ,the term strategic port means an international port or waterway that the heads of the relevant ,united ,states ,government offices determine is critical to the national security or economic prosperity of the ,united ,states4 #agje4 ,authorization of ,united ,states ,coast ,guard rotary aircraft work at ,department of ,defense depots 7a7 ,in general ,on a reimbursable basis and subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,defense is authorized to conduct rotary aircraft work for the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard at any depot of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,certification ,before the ,secretary of ,defense may use the authority under subsection 7a7 during any fiscal year1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an annual certification for that year that includes each of the following3 7#a7 ,certification that the ,coast ,guard ,aviation ,logistics ,center has reached or exceeded its capacity to conduct required maintenance4 7#b7 ,certification that the use of the authority under subsection 7a7 will not have a negative effect on the workforce of the ,coast ,guard ,aviation ,logistics ,center4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 #agjf4 ,continual assessment of impact of international state arms embargoes on ,israel and actions to address defense capability gaps 7a7 ,requirement for continuous assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall conduct a continual assessment of-- 7,a7 the scope1 nature1 and impact on ,israel's defense capabilities of current and emerging arms embargoes1 sanctions1 restrictions1 or limitations imposed by foreign countries or by international organizations2 and 7,b7 the resulting gaps or vulnerabilities in ,israel's security posture against shared regional adversaries1 such as ,iran and ,iranian-backed terrorist groups such as ,hamas1 ,palestinian ,islamic ,jihad1 and ,hezbollah1 and its ability to maintain its qualitative military edge4 7#b7 ,frequency ,the assessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be updated not less than once every #ahj days4 7b7 ,potential ,united ,states mitigation 7#a7 ,identification of needs ,each assessment required under subsection 7a7 shall also include a determination of specific defensive capabilities1 systems1 or technologies that ,israel is unable to procure1 sustain1 or modernize due to arms embargoes or restrictions4 7#b7 ,united ,states actions ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall identify potential actions the ,united ,states may take to mitigate such gaps in defensive capabilities1 including-- 7,a7 addressing barriers to the delivery of defense articles or services under the foreign military sales program2 7,b7 to the extent possible without undermining ,united ,states requirements or readiness1 leveraging ,united ,states industrial base capacity to provide substitute defensive capabilities2 7,c7 expanding joint research1 development1 and production of defense technologies2 and 7,d7 enhancing cooperative training1 prepositioning1 and logistics support4 7c7 ,reports to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the findings of the most recent assessment conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form and may contain a classified annex4 7d7 ,sunset ,the requirement to conduct continual assessments under this section shall terminate #e years after the date of enactment of this section4 #agjg4 ,protection of certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft ,section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking any provision of title #ah and inserting section #cb1 #ajcj1 or #acfg or chapter #aai or #bjf of title #ah2 and 7,b7 by striking and after officers and inserting a comma2 and 7,c7 by inserting 1 and contractors after civilian employees2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 by inserting 1 including through the use of remote identification broadcast or other means after electromagnetic means2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7#a7 before ,any2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,any forfeiture conducted under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made subject to the requirements for civil1 criminal1 or administrative forfeiture4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,if the ,secretary of ,transportation notifies the ,secretary of ,defense that the manner of implementation of this section by the ,department of ,defense would result in an adverse impact to civil aviation safety1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult with the ,secretary of ,transportation to mitigate adverse impacts4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the regulations prescribed or guidance issued under paragraph 7#a7 require that1 when taking an action described in subsection 7b77#a71 all due consideration is given to-- 7,a7 mitigating impacts on privacy and civil liberties under the first and fourth amendments to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 mitigating damage to1 or loss of1 real and personal property2 7,c7 mitigating any risk of personal injury or death2 and 7,d7 when practicable1 obtaining the identification of1 or issuing a warning to1 the operator of an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft prior to taking action under subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#a71 unless doing so would-- 7i7 endanger the safety of members of the armed forces or civilians2 7ii7 create a flight risk or result in the destruction of evidence2 or 7iii7 seriously jeopardize an investigation1 criminal proceeding1 or legal proceeding pursuant to subsection 7c74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking or before acquisition and inserting a comma2 7ii7 by inserting 1 maintenance1 or use after acquisition2 7iii7 by inserting first and before fourth2 and 7iv7 by striking amendment and inserting amendments2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking a function of the ,department of ,defense and inserting an action described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking not maintained and inserting maintained only for as long as necessary1 and in no event maintained2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking support one or more functions of the ,department of ,defense and inserting investigate or prosecute a violation of law or to directly support an ongoing security operation2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking for a longer period to support a civilian law enforcement agency or by any other applicable law or regulation and inserting under ,federal law or for the purpose of any litigation2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following new subparagraph 7,a73 7,a7 is necessary to support an ongoing action described in subsection 7b77#a72 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking or after the semicolon2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraph 7,c73 7,c7 is necessary to support the counter-unmanned aircraft systems activities of another ,federal agency with authority to mitigate the threat of unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft in mitigating such threats2 or 2 7#g7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7m72 7#h7 by striking subsection 7i72 7#i7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7j72 7#aj7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h7 respectively2 7#aa7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,claims ,claims for loss of property1 injury1 or death pursuant to actions under subsection 7b7 may be made consistent with chapter #aga of title #bh1 and chapter #afc of this title1 as applicable4 2 7#ab7 in subsection 7h71 as redesignated under paragraph 7#aj7 of this section-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking briefings and inserting reports2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbf2 7ii7 by striking and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall jointly provide a briefing to the appropriate congressional committees on the activities carried out pursuant to this section4 ,such briefings shall include-- and inserting shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and publish on a publicly available website a report summarizing all detection and mitigation activities conducted under this section during the previous year to counter unmanned aircraft systems42 and 7iii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7#b7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as redesignated under subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 by striking but may and inserting and shall2 7#ac7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following new subsection 7i73 7i7 ,briefing1 report1 and publication 7#a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees and publish on a publicly available website a report summarizing all detection and mitigation activities conducted under this section during the previous year to counter unmanned aircraft systems4 7#b7 ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 information on any violation of1 or failure to comply with1 the privacy and civil liberties protections referenced in this section by personnel authorized to conduct detection and mitigation activities1 including a description of any such violation or failure2 7,b7 data on the number of detection activities conducted1 the number of mitigation activities conducted1 and the number of instances of communications interception from an unmanned aircraft system2 7,c7 whether any unmanned aircraft that experienced mitigation was engaged in or attempting to engage in activities protected under the first amendment to the ,constitution if such intent is readily and reasonably ascertainable2 7,d7 whether any unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system was properly or improperly seized1 disabled1 damaged1 or destroyed and an identification of any methods used to seize1 disable1 damage1 or destroy such aircraft or system2 and 7,e7 a description of the efforts of the ,federal ,government to protect privacy and civil liberties when carrying out detection and mitigation activities under this section to counter unmanned aircraft systems4 7#c7 ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted and published in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 2 7#ad7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following new subsections3 7k7 ,interagency executive committees on execution of department of defense counter unmanned aviation authority 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall jointly establish by memorandum of understanding an interagency executive committee 7referred to in this subsection as the #8executive committee'71 for the purpose of exchanging views1 information1 and advice relating to the execution of this section4 7#b7 ,the memorandum of understanding entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the officials and other individuals to be invited to participate as members in the executive committee2 7,b7 a procedure for creating a forum to carry out the purpose described in paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 a procedure for rotating the ,chairperson and meeting location of the executive committee2 and 7,d7 a procedure for scheduling regular meetings of the executive committee no fewer than three times each calendar year4 7l7 ,additional annual report ,not later than ,april #a of each year this section is in force1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate a report containing-- 7#a7 a summary of the use of activities described in subsection 7b72 7#b7 an identification of additional missions of the ,department of ,defense for which the actions described in subsection 7b77#a7 are appropriate1 as identified by the ,secretary and including the specific list of facilities1 installations1 or assets1 if any1 that would be included if protections described in subsection 7b77#a7 were extended to facilities associated with the missions in such report2 7#c7 an updated copy of the memorandum of understanding required by subsection 7k72 7#d7 a summary of actions taken by the interagency executive committee required by subsection 7k72 7#e7 a summary of recommendations produced by each member of the interagency executive committee required by subsection 7k71 disaggregated by department or agency2 and 7#f7 a summary of actions taken as a result of meetings or decisions taken by the interagency executive committee required by subsection 7k7 to change procedures1 regulations1 guidelines1 or other governing instruction of the ,department of ,defense relating to the use of authority provided by this section4 2 7#ae7 in subsection 7m77#c71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#g7 of this section-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,the term contractor means a person who-- 7,a7 performs functions that support or carry out actions authorized in this section pursuant to a contract or subcontract entered into with an entity of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 has completed training for the counter-unmanned aircraft system the person will use in performance of such functions1 as certified by the ,secretary of ,defense40 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking covered facility or asset means any facility or asset that-- and inserting covered facility or asset--2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7ix7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,ix71 respectively2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii72 7iv7 by inserting before clause 7i71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c7 of this paragraph1 the following3 7,a7 means any facility or asset that-- 2 7v7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 in subclause ,,viii1 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph1 by striking or at the end2 7,,ii7 in subclause ,,ix1 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following new subclauses3 7,x7 the physical security of other installations or property owned1 leased1 or operated by the ,department of ,defense to which the public is not permitted regular1 unrestricted access1 determined by the ,secretary on a site by site basis to be critical to the national defense and certified as such to the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,attorney ,general1 and the appropriate congressional committees2 or 7,,xi7 assistance to ,federal1 ,state1 or local officials in responding to incidents involving nuclear1 radiological1 biological1 or chemical weapons1 high-yield explosives1 or related materials or technologies1 as well as support pursuant to section #bhb of this title2 and 2 and 7vi7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 includes any persons physically present at any such facility or asset4 2 and 7#af7 by inserting after subsection 7m7 the following new subsection3 7n7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 4 ,,xviii ,acquisition ,reform ,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 ,establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executive4 ,sec4 #ahjc4 ,amendments to life-cycle management and product support4 ,sec4 #ahjd4 ,adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds4 ,sec4 #ahje4 ,modification to acquisition strategy4 ,sec4 #ahjf4 ,matters related to cost accounting standards4 ,sec4 #ahjg4 ,establishment of ,project ,spectrum4 ,subtitle ,b--,requirements ,process ,reform ,sec4 #ahaa4 ,modifications to ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council4 ,sec4 #ahab4 ,ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform4 ,subtitle ,c--,matters ,relating to ,commercial ,products and ,commercial ,services ,sec4 #ahba4 ,modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to procurement of commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbb4 ,modifications to commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbc4 ,modifications to commercial solutions openings4 ,sec4 #ahbd4 ,limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbe4 ,consumption-based solutions4 ,sec4 #ahbf4 ,exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors4 ,sec4 #ahbg4 ,clarification of conditions for payments for commercial products and commercial services4 ,sec4 #ahbh4 ,review of commercial products and commercial services acquisition approach4 ,subtitle ,d--,improvements to ,acquisition ,programs ,sec4 #ahca4 ,modifications to procurement for experimental purposes4 ,sec4 #ahcb4 ,modifications to requirements for modular open system approach4 ,sec4 #ahcc4 ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program4 ,subtitle ,e--,modifications to ,strengthen the ,industrial ,base ,sec4 #ahda4 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network4 ,sec4 #ahdb4 ,transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical readiness items of supply4 ,sec4 #ahdc4 ,working group on the advanced manufacturing workforce4 ,sec4 #ahdd4 ,collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base4 ,sec4 #ahde4 ,facility clearance acceleration for members of defense industrial consortiums4 ,sec4 #ahdf4 ,improvements relating to advanced manufacturing4 ,sec4 #ahdg4 ,report on surge capacity in the defense industrial base4 ,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 expeditiously provides the armed forces with the capabilities necessary to operate effectively1 to address evolving threats1 and to sustain 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 and shall ensure that the defense acquisition system prioritizes the needs of end users and is validated by direct engagement1 experimentation1 and iteration4 ,such guidance shall require 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 ,a leadership culture and organizational structure that empowers individuals in the management of the defense acquisition system and encourages appropriate delegation authority1 collaboration1 and mission-focused risk-taking4 7#c7 ,sufficient numbers of members of the acquisition workforce to support the defense acquisition system1 and that such members are properly trained and assigned4 7#d7 ,resource decisions for the defense acquisition system to prioritize best value and seek to balance life-cycle costs1 schedule1 performance1 and quantity through continuous trade-off analysis informed by prototyping and direct feedback from end users4 7#e7 ,adoption and integration in the defense acquisition system of advanced approaches in digital engineering1 model-based engineering1 and simulation environments to enable rapid1 iterative designs and technology insertion to maximize mission outcomes4 7#f7 ,active pursuit of innovative solutions to enhance effectiveness of the armed forces and responsiveness to emerging threats1 including the acquisition and integration of commercial products and commercial services4 7#g7 ,approaches to workforce training and development that equally balance emphasis on functional and technical skills with skills in cross-functional integration1 critical thinking1 and innovative approaches that best deliver solutions to operational problems4 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 delivers end-user capabilities with speed and innovation to counter threats and cost-effectively sustain the military advantage of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#i77;,a71 by striking defense acquisition programs and inserting the defense acquisition system1 in accordance with the objectives established pursuant to section #cajb of this title4 7,b7 ,director of operational test and evaluation ,section #aci7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ijd1 is further amended-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#h71 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 pursuant to 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 pursuant to 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-- 7#a7 implement strategies to adapt rapidly to evolving end-user requirements1 validated through end user engagement2 7#b7 use data analytics to manage trade-offs among life-cycle costs1 delivery schedules1 performance objectives1 technical feasibility1 and procurement quantity objectives to maximize best value for the end user2 7#c7 conduct iterative cycles to develop1 test with end-users1 and terminate capabilities that deviate from priorities or significantly exceed cost or schedule thresholds2 7#d7 notify the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council within #cj days after changes to a defense acquisition program that result in a material difference in capability requirements1 procurement quantities1 or delivery schedules2 7#e7 assign personnel to critical acquisition positions 7as defined in section #agca of this title7 to build expertise and accountability1 equipping such personnel with strategies to empower teams1 delegate authority1 and embrace mission-focused risk-taking2 and 7#f7 foster mutual transparency and cooperation between the ,government and private sector entities and require collaboration with such entities to ensure delivery of safe1 suitable1 and effective systems on relevant timelines and on established cost baselines4 4 7c7 ,acquisition-related functions of service chiefs 7#a7 ,performance of certain acquisition-related functions ,section #cajd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by amending the section heading to read as follows3 ,acquisition-related functions of service chiefs2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army1 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 and the ,chief of ,space ,operations assist and inserting service chiefs assist2 7ii7 by inserting 1 in accordance with the objectives established pursuant to section #cajb of this title1 after ,secretary of the military department concerned2 and 7iii7 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 describes the operational problem to provide necessary context for the capability requirement2 7,b7 proposes nonprescriptive solutions to operational problems2 and 7,c7 ensures system interoperability1 where appropriate1 between and among joint military capabilities 7as defined in section #aha of this title74 7#b7 ,implement strategies to support timely adjustments to capability requirement statements developed in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,advise on trade-offs among life-cycle costs1 delivery schedules1 performance objectives1 technical feasibility1 and procurement quantity objectives to maximize best value for the end user4 7#d7 ,in consultation with the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council1 prioritize-- 7,a7 capability needs for investment2 and 7,b7 resource allocation to meet operational readiness requirements 7as defined in section #dcbd of this title7 and the materiel readiness objectives established under section #aah7;c7 of this title4 7#e7 ,make available appropriate personnel to provide end-user feedback for the development of new capabilities4 7#f7 ,recommend modification1 discontinuation1 or termination of the development of capabilities-- 7,a7 that no longer align with a capability requirement established by the ,secretary of ,defense2 or 7,b7 that are experiencing significant cost growth1 technical or performance deficiencies1 or delays in schedule4 7#g7 ,build acquisition career paths for officers and personnel 7as required by section #agbb;a of this title7 to ensure such officers and personnel have the necessary skills and opportunities for career progression 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 such title is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking the program capability document supporting a ,milestone ,b or subsequent decision and inserting any requirements document2 and 7ii7 by striking chief of the armed force concerned and inserting service chief concerned2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,chief of the armed force concerned and inserting service chief concerned2 and 7,,ii7 by striking chiefs of the armed force concerned and inserting service chiefs concerned2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking prior to entry into the ,materiel ,solution ,analysis ,phase under ,department of ,defense ,instruction #ejjj4jb2 and 7iii7 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 such title 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 address an operational problem4 4 7d7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj 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 means a capability that is critical or essential to address an operational problem4 7#c7 ,the term cost-effective means1 with respect to an acquisition1 delivering superior end-user results at equal or lower cost compared to alternatives4 7#d7 ,the term operational problem means-- 7,a7 a challenge of a military department in achieving an assigned military objective based on current doctrine1 emerging threats1 or future concepts2 and 7,b7 may include limitations in capabilities1 capacity1 resources1 or the ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate across the joint force1 with another combatant command1 or among military capabilities4 7#e7 ,the term service chief means-- 7,a7 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,army1 with respect to matters concerning the ,army2 7,b7 the ,chief of ,naval ,operations1 with respect to matters concerning the ,navy2 7,c7 the ,commandant of the ,marine ,corps1 with respect to matters concerning the ,marine ,corps2 7,d7 the ,chief of ,staff of the ,air ,force1 with respect to matters concerning the ,air ,force2 and 7,e7 the ,chief of ,space ,operations1 with respect to matters concerning the ,space ,force4 4 7#b7 ,section #cjja7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking this section and inserting this part4 #ahjb4 ,establishment of the role of portfolio acquisition executive 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 ,portfolio acquisition executive 7a7 ,in general ,a portfolio acquisition executive is the senior acquisition official designated by the component acquisition executive or the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned1 as applicable1 to lead a portfolio of capabilities1 with authority for plans1 budgets1 and execution of programs assigned to the portfolio1 including life-cycle management4 7b7 ,reporting relationships ,to ensure streamlined accountability for management1 the following relationships shall apply3 7#a7 ,each program manager 7as defined in section #agcg of this title7 for a defense acquisition program shall report directly to the portfolio acquisition executive for such program unless otherwise directed by the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the military department concerned 7as applicable74 7#b7 ,each portfolio acquisition executive shall report directly to the component acquisition executive or the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned 7as applicable74 7#c7 ,the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the military department concerned 7as applicable7 shall oversee the designation of1 performance of1 and resource allocation for all portfolio acquisition executives4 7c7 ,responsibilities ,for the defense acquisition programs assigned to a portfolio acquisition executive1 such portfolio acquisition executive shall-- 7#a7 ensure that activities carried out under such programs are aligned with1 and are conducted in a manner that supports1 the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of this title2 7#b7 subject to the authority1 direction1 and control of the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the military department concerned 7as applicable7-- 7,a7 carry out all powers1 functions1 and duties of the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive concerned 7as applicable7 with respect to members of the acquisition workforce assigned to the portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7,b7 ensure that the policies of the ,secretary of ,defense established in accordance with this chapter are implemented in such portfolio2 7#c7 coordinate with the relevant service chief 7as defined in section #caja of this title7 when evaluating1 modifying1 or implementing requirements determinations1 performance objectives1 procurement quantity objectives1 and materiel readiness objectives established under section #aah7;c7 of this title2 7#d7 liaise and collaborate directly with operational users of such defense acquisition programs to receive regular feedback to ensure the effectiveness and suitability of capabilities2 7#e7 provide timely information to the relevant service chief1 the ,joint ,staff1 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 and other officials identified by the ,secretary of ,defense on cost1 schedule1 and performance trade-offs of defense acquisition programs assigned to the portfolio acquisition executive2 7#f7 employ iterative development cycles with the authority to modify1 discontinue1 or terminate the development of capabilities-- 7,a7 that no longer align with a joint capability requirement 7as defined in section #aha of this title7 or other capability requirement established by the ,secretary or relevant service chief2 or 7,b7 that are experiencing significant cost growth1 technical or performance deficiencies1 or delays in schedule2 7#g7 collaborate with mission engineering functions of the ,department of ,defense to conduct cross-service technical and operational activities to coordinate integration of emerging technologies1 prototypes1 and operational concepts1 as appropriate2 and 7#h7 ensure effective market research and1 to the maximum extent practical1 prioritize-- 7,a7 the use of transactions for prototype projects under section #djbb2 and 7,b7 the procurement of commercial products and commercial services under chapter #bdg of this title4 7d7 ,personnel and resources 7#a7 ,the ,secretary concerned with respect to a portfolio acquisition executive shall ensure that each such portfolio acquisition executive is assigned dedicated personnel and other resources required to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities of such portfolio acquisition executive4 7#b7 ,personnel shall be under the authority and control of such portfolio acquisition executive subject to the component acquisition executive or service acquisition executive of the department concerned4 ,personnel and resources shall not be provided through matrixed1 collateral duty1 or dual-reporting arrangements1 except as specifically authorized by the ,secretary concerned in writing4 7#c7 ,personnel and resources required include-- 7,a7 contracting and contract management2 7,b7 estimating costs2 7,c7 financial management and business2 7,d7 life-cycle management and product support2 7,e7 program management2 7,f7 engineering and technical management2 7,g7 developmental testing and evaluation2 and 7,h7 other personnel as determined by the ,secretary concerned1 as appropriate4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,covered defense laws ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each covered defense law 7as defined in section #ajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the term program executive officer and inserting portfolio acquisition executive in each place it appears in text or headings2 7,b7 by striking the term ,program executive officer and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executive in each place it appears in text or headings2 7,c7 by striking the term program executive officers and inserting portfolio acquisition executives in each place it appears in text or headings2 and 7,d7 by striking the term ,program executive officers and inserting ,portfolio acquisition executives in each place it appears in text or headings4 7#b7 ,exception ,section #agcg7;a77#d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,the term portfolio acquisition executive means an individual described in section #agcb7;a7 of this title4 4 #ahjc4 ,amendments to life-cycle management and product support 7a7 ,product support manager 7#a7 ,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 product support required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of a covered system throughout the life cycle of the covered system4 7b7 ,designation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate a product support manager for each covered system who shall be coequal with the program manager for such covered system and report directly to the portfolio acquisition executive responsible for such covered system4 7c7 ,objectives ,the product support manager shall seek to achieve the objectives of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of this title and shall identify1 develop1 implement1 incentivize1 and measure quantifiable best value outcome-based product support that optimizes life-cycle cost1 readiness1 and operational capability of a covered system4 7d7 ,specific responsibilities ,a product support manager shall be responsible for the following with respect to a covered system3 7#a7 ,developing and executing the product support strategy required under section #dcbd of this title4 7#b7 ,providing product support and subject matter expertise to the relevant program manager and portfolio acquisition executive4 7#c7 ,collaborating with chief engineers and systems engineers-- 7,a7 in developing the life-cycle sustainment plan and product support strategy required under section #dcbd of this title2 and 7,b7 to analyze the operating and support costs to ensure cost-effective operation1 management1 and availability of the covered system4 7#c7 ,adopting predictive analytics and simulation and modeling tools to improve materiel availability and reliability1 increase operational availability rates1 and reduce operation and sustainment costs4 7#d7 ,conducting product support business case analyses to provide a structured1 iterative methodology to compare and assess the full impact of product support alternatives and provide data-informed recommendations that balance requirements with affordability4 ,such analyses shall-- 7,a7 enable the development of the product support strategy as early as possible1 but not later than ,milestone ,b approval has been granted for the covered system2 and 7,b7 inform proposed updates or changes in the product support strategy as needed4 7#e7 ,reviewing and recommending resource allocations across product support integrators and product support providers to meet performance requirements of the product support strategy4 7#f7 ,coordinating product support arrangements between product support integrators and product support providers across materiel commands1 depots1 sustainment working capital funds1 and commercial entities to execute the product support strategy and maintain updated parts cataloging and provisioning4 7#g7 ,seeking to resolve issues relating to diminishing manufacturing supply1 material shortages1 critical readiness items of supply4 7#h7 ,managing the end-to-end coordination process related to qualification1 certification1 and testing of alternative sources of supply for critical readiness items of supply4 7#i7 ,ensuring the evaluation and selection of product support integrators and product support providers that are best suited to execute the product support strategy4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term best value has the meaning given in section #caja of this title4 7#b7 ,the terms covered system1 critical readiness items of supply1 product support1 product support arrangement1 product support integrator1 and product support provider have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #dcbd of this title4 4 7#b7 ,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 7,b7 a product support manager of a significant nonmajor defense acquisition program1 shall have at least six years of experience in life-cycle logistics2 and 7,c7 a product support manager for a covered system 7as defined in section #dcbd of this title71 shall be designated as a key leadership position4 4 7#c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #agca7;a77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 ,product support manager4 4 7b7 ,sustainment reviews ,section #dcbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #dcbc4 ,sustainment reviews 7a7 ,review required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall require each ,secretary of a military department1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 to conduct an assessment of the actual performance of each major weapon system against the operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives 7established under section #aah7;c7 of this title74 ,each ,secretary of a military department shall use such assessment to-- 7#a7 identify any factors contributing to the failure of a major weapon system to meet such requirements and objectives2 7#b7 develop and implement a corrective action plan to address such factors 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 required by section #bba of this title4 7b7 ,submission to congress ,not later than five days after the date on which the budget of the ,president is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 each ,secretary of a military department1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 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 required under section #dcbd of this title for a major weapon system4 7#b7 ,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 required by section #bba of this title4 7#c7 ,for a covered system which has been declared to meet initial operational capability1 and that for two consecutive calendar years has failed to meet established materiel readiness objectives for materiel availability or operational availability 7as such terms are defined1 respectively1 in section #aah of this title71 such report shall include-- 7,a7 an identification of factors contributing to such failure2 7,b7 a mitigation plan to address supply1 maintenance1 or other issues contributing to such failure2 and 7,c7 a description of any corrective action plan required by subsection 7a77#b7 and an update on progress made in implementing such a plan4 7#d7 ,a summary of actions taken by the ,secretary to ensure that each covered system of the military department under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary meets the applicable operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives in the most cost-effective manner practicable4 7c7 ,covered system defined ,in this section1 the term covered system has the meaning given in section #dcbd of this title4 4 7c7 ,life-cycle management and product support ,section #dcbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #dcbd4 ,life-cycle management and product support 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that each covered system is supported by a performance-based life-cycle sustainment plan-- 7#a7 that is approved by the service 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 ,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 that addresses each ,integrated ,product ,support ,element in a manner-- 7i7 to best achieve operational readiness requirements and materiel readiness objectives throughout the planned life cycle of such system2 and 7ii7 that allows evaluation and selection of product support integrators and product support providers appropriate to execute the product support strategy4 7,b7 ,a life-cycle cost estimate for the covered system that-- 7i7 is based on the 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 approval1 ,milestone ,b approval1 or ,milestone ,c approval4 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 title1 including requirements for technical data1 software1 and modular open system approaches 7as defined in section #ddja of this title74 7,e7 ,a strategy to maximize use of public and private sector capabilities including public-private partnerships1 when appropriate4 7,f7 ,after consideration of the views received by the milestone decision authority from appropriate materiel1 logistics1 or fleet representatives1 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 and 7iii7 an assessment of the required number of training simulators1 including the initial operational capability and overall fielding of such simulators4 7#b7 ,in developing each life-cycle sustainment plan required by this section1 the product support manager shall-- 7,a7 consider affordability constraints and key cost factors that could affect operating and support costs during the life cycle of the covered system2 7,b7 consider sustainment risks or challenges to sustaining the covered system in operational environments1 including contested logistics environments 7as defined in section #bibf of this title72 7,c7 seek to comply 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 title2 7,d7 seek to integrate commercial best practices1 use commercial standards1 and use advanced technologies to enhance the product support of each covered system2 and 7,e7 seek to maintain a robust1 resilient1 and innovative defense industrial base to support requirements throughout the life cycle of the covered system4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this chapter3 7#a7 ,the terms milestone decision authority and ,milestone ,a approval have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #dbea of this title4 7#b7 ,the term ,milestone ,b approval and ,milestone ,c approval has the meaning given in section #dagb of this title4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,the term critical readiness items of supply means-- 7,a7 parts and systems designated as ,mission ,impaired ,capability ,awaiting ,parts1 ,not ,mission ,capable ,supply1 or ,casualty ,report ,category #c or #d status 7as defined by the ,secretary of ,defense or a ,secretary of a military department72 or 7,b7 parts or systems designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as negatively impacting the materiel readiness objectives of a covered system4 7#e7 ,the term ,integrated ,product ,support ,elements means1 with respect to a covered system-- 7,a7 product support management2 7,b7 design interface2 7,c7 sustaining engineering2 7,d7 maintenance planning and management2 7,e7 supply support2 7,f7 support equipment2 7,g7 technical data2 7,h7 training and training support2 7,i7 information technology systems continuous support2 7,j7 facilities and infrastructure2 7,k7 packaging1 handling1 storage1 and transportation2 and 7,l7 manpower and personnel4 7#f7 ,the term product support means the package of support functions required to field and sustain the readiness and operational capability of covered systems 7including subsystems and components of such covered systems74 7#g7 ,the term product support arrangement-- 7,a7 means a contract1 task order1 or another contractual arrangement1 or any type of agreement or non-contractual arrangement entered into by the ,federal ,government1 for the performance of sustainment or logistics support required for covered systems 7including subsystems and components of such covered systems72 and 7,b7 includes arrangements for any of the following3 7i7 ,performance-based logistics4 7ii7 ,sustainment support4 7iii7 ,contractor logistics support4 7iv7 ,life-cycle product support4 7#h7 ,the term product support integrator means an entity responsible for integrating private and public sources of product support within the scope of a product support arrangement4 7#i7 ,the term product support provider means an entity that provides product support functions4 4 7d7 ,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 materiel 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 covered system that is necessary to fulfill the requirements of the strategic framework and guidance referred to in subsection 7a74 4 7e7 ,major weapons systems3 assessment1 management and control of operating and support costs ,section #dcbe of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting in accordance with the requirements of section #aah of this title and after be issued2 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#c7 to read as follows3 7#c7 require each ,secretary of a military department to update estimates of operating and support costs periodically throughout the life cycle of a major weapon system1 and make necessary adjustments to the life-cycle sustainment plan required by section #dcbd 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 practicable2 2 7,c7 by amending paragraph 7#i7 to read as follows3 7#i7 prior to the ,milestone ,b approval 7or equivalent approval7 for a major weapon system1 require the ,secretary concerned to ensure the completion of an intellectual property management plan for product support required under section #dcbd7;b77#a77;,d7 of this title2 and 2 and 7,d7 by amending paragraph 7#aj7 to read as follows3 7#aj7 require each ,secretary of a military department to create and retain an independent cost estimate for the remainder of the life cycle of the covered weapon system every five years4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 7f7 ,retention of data on operating and support costs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation shall develop and maintain a database on operating and support estimates1 supporting documentation1 and actual operating and support costs for major weapon systems 7as defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #haa of this ,act74 7#b7 ,support ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,director1 in carrying out the requirements of paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 promptly receives the results of all cost estimates and cost analyses conducted by each ,secretary of a military department with regard to operating and support costs of major weapon systems acquired pursuant to a major defense acquisition program 7as defined in section #dbja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 has timely access to any records and data of military departments 7including classified and proprietary information7 that the ,director considers necessary to carry out such requirements4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary of ,defense may direct each ,secretary of a military department1 with concurrence of the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 to collect and retain information necessary to support the database required in 7#a74 #ahjd4 ,adjustments to certain acquisition thresholds 7a7 ,major system ,section #cjda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 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 7,b7 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 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 ,modifications to submissions of cost or pricing data ,section #cgjb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,june #cj1 #bjah each place it appears and inserting ,june #cj1 #bjbf2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #aj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 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 7d7 ,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 #ahje4 ,modification to acquisition strategy 7a7 ,in general ,section #dbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking milestone2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the term milestone each place it appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the term milestone each place it appears2 7ii7 by amending subparagraph 7,a7 to read as follows3 7,a7 the strategy clearly describes the proposed business case and capability management approach for the program or system1 and to the maximum extent practicable1 describes how capability requirements will be met through delivery of such program or system2 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking how the strategy is designed to be implemented with available resources1 such as time1 funding1 and management capacity and inserting the resources1 such as time1 funding1 and management capacity1 necessary to meet capability requirements2 and 7,b7 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,each strategy shall1 where appropriate1 consider the following3 7,a7 ,an approach that delivers required capabilities in increments1 each depending on available mature technology1 and that recognizes up front the need for future capability improvements or transitions to alternative end items through use of continuous competition4 7,b7 ,requirements related to logistics1 maintenance1 and sustainment in accordance with sections #bdfd and #bdff of this title1 and the acquisition of technical data1 computer software1 and associated licenses1 to enable such requirements in accordance with sections #cgga through #cgge of this title4 7,c7 ,a process for collaborative interaction and market research with the science and technology community1 including ,department of ,defense science and technology reinvention laboratories1 government innovation cells1 academia1 small businesses1 nontraditional defense contractors1 and other contractors4 7,d7 ,identification of enterprise-wide designs and standards in support of an architecture that provides for an integrated suite of capabilities that focuses on simplicity of implementation and speed of delivery4 7,e7 ,overarching roadmaps that create integrated strategic schedules of legacy systems and new capabilities4 7,f7 ,a contracting strategy that develops long-term partnerships with multiple companies to actively contribute to architectures1 development1 production1 and sustainment across the capabilities to be developed by decomposing large systems into smaller sets of projects across time and technical component4 7,g7 ,an assignment of roles and responsibilities of key personnel of the acquisition workforce1 identification of external stakeholder dependencies1 and the need for subject matter expert inputs at critical points in the program1 including the need for special hiring authority or advisory and assistance services1 in order to deliver the desired capabilities4 7,h7 ,a process of testing and experimentation with the test community and end users to ensure continuous user feedback1 acceptance1 and development of concepts of operations4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7d7 ,review ,the decision authority shall review and approve1 as appropriate1 the acquisition strategy for a major defense acquisition program or major system prior to the acquisition decision memorandum and ensure that the strategy is updated at regular intervals to incorporate significant changes to program requirements1 resourcing1 or acquisition decisions4 7e7 ,decision authority defined ,in this section1 the term decision authority1 with respect to a major defense acquisition program or major system1 means the official within the ,department of ,defense designated with the overall responsibility and authority for acquisition decisions for the program or system1 including authority to approve entry of the program or system into the next phase of the acquisition process4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #dcbd7;d77#h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting the term decision authority after meaning given4 7#b7 ,section #hffi;b7d77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking has the meaning and all that follows and inserting the following3 means a decision to enter into technology maturation and risk reduction pursuant to guidance prescribed by the ,secretary of ,defense for the management of ,department of ,defense acquisition programs44 7#c7 ,section #hjg7;e77#e7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha note7 is amended by striking in section #bdca;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code and inserting the term decision authority in section #dbaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#d7 ,section #hah7;f77#c77;,b7 of the ,john ,warner ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjg 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dbca note prec47 is amended by inserting the term decision authority after meaning given4 #ahjf4 ,matters related to cost accounting standards 7a7 ,changes to applicability of full cost accounting standards 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 #ajj1jjj1jjj 7as adjusted for inflation in accordance with section #aijh of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code74 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 cost accounting standards established under section #aejb of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 only for an entity or subsidiary of an entity that-- 7,a7 received a single contract award under such cost accounting standards with a value equal to or greater than #ajj1jjj1jjj 7as adjusted for inflation in accordance with section #aijh of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,b7 received contracts during the cost accounting period that ended preceding the date of the report with a net value equal to or greater than #ajj1jjj1jjj 7as adjusted for inflation in accordance with section #aijh of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,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 ,there may be up to #b nonvoting members appointed by the ,board 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 ,principles4 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 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 including 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 this title4 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 and the ,administrator of ,general ,services 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 7c7 ,cooperation with the comptroller general ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board established under section #aeja of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this section71 shall cooperate in full and in a timely manner with the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 including providing any analysis1 briefings1 or other information requested by the ,comptroller ,general related to requirements of this section and the amendments made by this section4 7d7 ,amendment to mandatory use of cost accounting standards 7#a7 ,subcontracts ,section #aejb7;b77#a7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking of the amount set forth in section #cgjb7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #aj as the amount is and inserting #ce1jjj1jjj1 as2 and 7ii7 by inserting 1 including requirements relating to inflation in section #aijh of this title after law2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by inserting 7or the portion of a contract or subcontract7 after a contract or subcontract each place it appears2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by adding or at the end2 7iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by inserting 7or the portion of such contract or subcontract7 after a firm1 fixed-price contract or subcontract2 and 7,,ii7 by striking 2 or and inserting a period2 and 7iv7 by striking clause 7iv74 7#b7 ,waiver in paragraph 7#c71 subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 as adjusted for inflation in accordance with section #aijh of this title1 after #ajj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,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 7e7 ,amendment to required board action for prescribing standards and interpretations ,section #aejb7;c7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and at the end2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 7f7 ,amendments to contract price adjustment requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aejc7;b7 of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,amount of adjustment ,a contract price adjustment undertaken under section #aejb7;f77#b7 of this title shall be made1 where applicable1 on relevant contracts that are subject to the cost accounting standards so as to protect the ,federal ,government from payment1 in the aggregate1 of increased costs1 as defined by the ,cost ,accounting ,standards ,board and in accordance with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,the ,federal ,government may not recover costs greater than the aggregate increased cost to the ,federal ,government1 as defined by the ,board1 on the relevant contracts subject to the price adjustment unless the contractor or subcontractor made a change in its cost accounting practices of which the contractor or subcontractor was aware or should have been aware at the time of the price negotiation and which contractor or subcontractor failed to disclose to the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,for such changes in cost accounting practices-- 7,a7 costs recovered by the ,federal ,government shall exclude any contract or subcontract 7or any portion of such contract or subcontract7 that is firm1 fixed-price1 or that is not price-redeterminable based on costs2 and 7,b7 for a fiscal year1 for any contract or subcontract 7or any portion of such contract or subcontract7 that is not a firm1 fixed-price contract or subcontract the costs recovered by the ,federal ,government shall not exceed the net increased costs1 if any1 paid to the contractor or subcontractor for all changes in cost accounting practices implemented within the same fiscal year4 4 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 #ahjg4 ,establishment of ,project ,spectrum 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,office of ,small ,business ,programs of the ,department of ,defense shall establish and maintain a program to be known as ,project ,spectrum to provide to covered entities an online platform of digital resources1 training1 and services that increase awareness of1 and facilitate compliance with1 the requirements of the defense acquisition system established pursuant to section #cajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,requirement for coordination ,in carrying out the requirements of subsection 7a71 the ,director of ,small ,business ,programs shall coordinate with other elements of the ,department of ,defense to ensure resources1 training1 or services made available through ,project ,spectrum are aligned with ,department-wide policies and guidance related to the defense acquisition system1 including coordination with-- 7#a7 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 particularly regarding cybersecurity resources and alignment with the ,cybersecurity ,maturity ,model ,certification program or successor program2 7#b7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 7#c7 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering2 7#d7 the ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,international and ,industry ,engagement2 7#e7 the ,president of the ,defense ,acquisition ,university2 7#f7 the ,director of the ,defense ,logistics ,agency2 7#g7 the ,director of the ,defense ,counterintelligence and ,security ,agency2 and 7#h7 the ,executive ,director of the ,department of ,defense ,cyber ,crime ,center4 7c7 ,performance ,metrics ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbf1 the ,director of ,small ,business ,programs1 in coordination with elements and individuals in subsection 7b71 shall establish performance metrics to measure the outcomes associated with ,project ,spectrum4 ,such metrics shall include-- 7#a7 cybersecurity-related activities and tools1 to be evaluated in coordination with ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense2 7#b7 foreign ownership1 control1 or influence activities and tools1 to be evaluated in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment2 and 7#c7 any additional performance metrics the ,director determines necessary4 7d7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbf1 the ,director of ,small ,business ,programs shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the performance metrics required by subsection 7c74 7e7 ,sunset ,the authority for ,project ,spectrum1 and the requirements of the section1 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjca4 7f7 ,covered entity defined ,in this section1 the term covered entity means an entity that is a small business or a medium business that contracts with1 or seeks to enter into a contract with1 the ,department of ,defense that is registered to access the online platform of ,project ,spectrum4 ,b ,requirements ,process ,reform #ahaa4 ,modifications to ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council 7a7 ,mission ,subsection 7b7 of section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by amending paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 to read as follows3 7#a7 evaluating global trends1 emerging threats1 and adversary capabilities to inform understanding of joint operational problems and to shape joint force design2 7#b7 coordinating with commanders of combatant commands to compile1 refine1 and prioritize joint operational problems2 7#c7 continuously reviewing and assessing joint military capabilities of elements of the ,department of ,defense listed in section #aaa7;b7 of this title in a manner that meets applicable requirements in the national defense strategy under section #aac7;g7 of this title2 7#d7 identifying and prioritizing gaps and opportunities in joint military capabilities1 including making recommendations for changes to address such capability and capacity gaps2 7#e7 identifying advances in technology1 innovative commercial solutions1 and concepts of operation that could improve the military advantage of the joint force2 7#f7 recommending joint capability requirements that-- 7,a7 describe the joint operational problem to provide necessary context for the joint capability requirement2 7,b7 proposes nonprescriptive solutions to joint operational problems2 and 7,c7 ensures system interoperability1 where appropriate1 between and among joint military capabilities2 7#g7 designing the joint force in a manner that-- 7,a7 addresses joint operational problems2 and 7,b7 evaluates force design initiatives of the ,armed ,forces to recommend acceptance1 mitigation1 or alternative force designs for the joint force2 7#h7 maintaining a repository of joint operational problems and identification of capabilities to address those problems2 and 7#i7 evaluating effect of joint military capability requirements for the purposes of section #dcgf7;a7 of this title4 4 7b7 ,composition ,subsection 7c77#a77;,a7 of such section is amended by striking or joint performance requirements4 7c7 ,advisors ,subsection 7d7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting strongly before consider2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by amending the paragraph heading to read as follows3 ,input from service chiefs2 7,b7 by striking 1 and strongly consider1 and all that follows through acquisition system1 and inserting and consider the views of the service chiefs in their roles as end users of capabilities delivered by the defense acquisition system2 and 7,c7 by striking under subsection 7b77#b7 and joint performance requirements pursuant to subsection 7b77#c72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 1 and strongly consider1 and inserting and consider2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,input from industry ,the ,council shall seek views from private entities on commercially available technology to address joint operational problems or gaps in joint military capabilities4 4 7d7 ,responsibility for capability requirements ,subsection 7e7 of such section is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,responsibility for capability requirements ,each service chief is responsible for the capability requirements of the armed force of such service chief4 4 7e7 ,analytic and engineering support ,subsection 7f7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and engineering after analytic2 7#b7 by inserting and mission engineering activities after the ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation2 and 7#c7 by striking in operations research1 systems analysis1 and cost estimation4 7f7 ,definitions ,subsection 7h7 of such section is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#a7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,the term joint capability requirement means a capability that is critical or essential to address a joint operational problem4 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,the term joint operational problem-- 7,a7 means a challenge across the joint force in achieving an assigned military objective based on current doctrine1 emerging threats or future concepts2 and 7,b7 may include limitations in capabilities1 capacity1 resources1 or the ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate across the joint force1 with another combatant command1 or among joint military capabilities4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the term service chief has the meaning given in section #caja of this title4 4 7g7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,limitations on defense modernization account ,section #cacf7;e77#a77;,a7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking in excess of-- and all that follows through 7i7 a specific limitation and inserting in excess of a specific limitation2 and 7,b7 by striking clause 7ii74 7#b7 ,factors to be considered for milestone a approval ,section #dbea7;e77#a7 of such title is amended by striking approved by the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council4 7#c7 ,factors to be considered for milestone b approval ,section #dbeb7;b7 of such title is amended-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#i72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 through 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#i7 through 7#ad71 respectively4 7#d7 ,breach of critical cost growth threshold ,section #dcgf of such title is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking 1 after consultation with the ,joint ,requirements ,oversight ,council regarding program requirements12 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by striking to meet the joint military requirement 7as defined in section #aha7;g77#a7 of this title72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7c77#c71 by striking joint4 7#e7 ,acquisition accountability on missile defense system ,section #eead7;b77#b77;,c77ii7 of such title is amended by striking approved and inserting reviewed4 7h7 ,repeals ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #iaf of the ,floyd ,d4 ,spence ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aha note74 7#b7 ,section #idb7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjh 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 ,ensuring successful implementation of requirements reform 7a7 ,biannual updates on implementation of requirements reform ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7#a7 the implementation of section #aha of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #ahaa of this ,act2 and 7#b7 actions taken in response to the memorandum of the ,secretary of ,defense dated ,august #bj1 #bjbe1 and titled ,reforming the ,joint ,requirements ,process to ,accelerate ,fielding of ,warfighting ,capabilities4 7b7 ,contents ,each briefing shall1 at a minimum1 include an update on-- 7#a7 progress in terminating the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system and efforts to replace it with a single decision forum that integrates requirements1 acquisition1 resourcing1 test1 and sustainment1 including a discussion on-- 7,a7 the establishment of the ,requirements and ,resourcing ,alignment ,board2 7,b7 the implementation of the ,joint ,acceleration ,reserve2 7,c7 the establishment of a ,mission ,engineering and ,integration ,activity2 and 7,d7 the status of the reform of the requirements processes of each military department in accordance with the memorandum2 7#b7 the assignment of roles and responsibilities for the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,joint ,staff1 the ,requirements and ,resourcing ,alignment ,board1 the military departments1 the combatant commands1 and mission-engineering and integration activities1 including a discussion on the establishment of governance1 decision rights1 and escalation paths for portfolio-level requirements decisions2 7#c7 progress in updating all relevant policies and regulations in accordance with the memorandum1 including-- 7,a7 the recission and replacement of manuals governing the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system2 and 7,b7 the removal of references to the ,joint ,capabilities ,integration and ,development ,system in directives1 instructions1 and manuals of the ,department of ,defense2 7#d7 obstacles encountered with respect to actions taken to implement the requirements of the memorandum1 including cultural1 workforce1 process1 information technology1 or statutory obstacles1 and actions taken to mitigate or overcome such obstacles2 7#e7 any additional authorities1 resources1 or flexibilities required to implement such requirements1 including draft legislative proposals as appropriate2 7#f7 deviations from such requirements and any justification for such deviations2 and 7#g7 portfolio-level case studies implementing the requirements from the memorandum that document problem framing1 decision timelines1 transition decisions1 and outcomes1 including progress toward meeting the objectives for accelerating the requirements process in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,objectives for accelerating requirements ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish annual objectives for requirements processes that include1 at a minimum1 objectives for-- 7#a7 the end-to-end time to complete the requirements process1 from problem statement to validated decision2 7#b7 the percentage of requirements decisions made within standard timelines2 7#c7 the rate and median time of transition from successful prototype to production 7including timelines for follow-on production contracts or transactions1 as defined in section #djbb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7#d7 the use and effectiveness of systematic1 iterative cycles of concept exploration1 prototyping1 mission-based analysis1 and rigorous field demonstrations in informing capability requirements4 7d7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall consult1 as appropriate1 with the ,deputy ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,chairman of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment1 the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense1 each ,secretary of a military department1 the commanders of the combatant commands1 and relevant mission-engineering and integration activities4 ,c ,matters ,relating to ,commercial ,products and ,commercial ,services #ahba4 ,modifications to relationship of other provisions of law to procurement of commercial products and commercial services ,section #cdeb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsections 7b7 through 7e7 and inserting the following new subsections3 7b7 ,applicability of defense-unique statutes to contracts for commercial products and commercial services ,the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws1 executive orders1 or acquisition policies that may be applied to contracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial services entered into by the ,department of ,defense4 7c7 ,applicability of defense-unique statutes to subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services 7#a7 ,the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws1 executive orders1 or acquisition policies that may be applied to subcontracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial services4 7#b7 ,in this subsection1 the term subcontract-- 7,a7 includes a transfer of commercial products and commercial services between divisions1 subsidiaries1 or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor2 and 7,b7 does not include any agreement entered into by a contractor or subcontractor for the supply of products or services that are intended for use in the performance of multiple contracts with the ,department of ,defense or with other parties1 and that are not identifiable to any particular contract4 7#c7 ,this subsection does not authorize the waiver of the applicability of any provision of law or contract clause requirement with respect to any first-tier subcontract under a contract with a prime contractor reselling or distributing commercial products and commercial services of another contractor without adding value4 7d7 ,applicability of defense-unique statutes to contracts or subcontracts for commercially available1 off-the-shelf items ,the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation shall include a list of defense-unique contract clause requirements based on laws1 executive orders1 or acquisition policies that are applicable to contracts or subcontracts for the procurement of commercially available off-the-shelf items entered into by the ,department of ,defense4 7e7 ,applicable requirements ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the lists required by subsections 7b7 and 7c77#a7 shall include any contract clause to implement the requirements of-- 7#a7 chapter #che of this title2 7#b7 section #eidi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #da ,u4,s4,c4 #dgac note72 7#c7 section #hje of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca72 or 7#d7 a statute that specifically refers to this section and provides that1 notwithstanding this section1 such statute shall be applicable to contracts for the procurement of commercial products and commercial services4 4 #ahbb4 ,modifications to commercial products and commercial services 7a7 ,in general ,section #cdec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking procurement officials in that agency1 and inserting acquisition officials in such agency and prime contractors and subcontractors 7at any tier7 performing contracts with such agency 7including those performing consulting1 research1 and advisory services to acquisition officials of such agency72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking prime contractors and subcontractors at all levels under the agency contracts and inserting such prime contractors and subcontractors2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following new subsection3 7d7 ,non-commercial determination required 7#a7 ,the head of an agency shall establish a process for determinations regarding the non-availability of commercial products or commercial services1 including that-- 7,a7 a product or service that is not a commercial product or commercial service may not be procured until the head of the agency determines that the market research conducted in accordance with subsection 7c77#b7 resulted in a determination that no commercial product1 commercial service1 or nondevelopmental item exists that is suitable to meet the needs of the agency2 and 7,b7 prior to acquiring a product or service that is not a commercial product or commercial service1 the relevant program manager shall submit a written memorandum confirming the results of the determination in subparagraph 7,a71 which shall be signed by the portfolio acquisition executive2 and 7#b7 ensure the determination in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 does not inhibit the ability of a contracting officer to determine whether a product1 component of a product1 or service is a commercial product or commercial service 7as applicable74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking for the solicitation through in the case of other products or services1 and insert for the solicitation4 7b7 ,determinations ,section #cdef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 assist each ,secretary of a military department and each head of a ,defense ,agency with performing market research in accordance with the requirements of section #cdec of this title relating to market research and the determination regarding the non-availability of commercial products or commercial services1 and other analysis1 used to determine the reasonableness of price for the purposes of procurements by the ,department of ,defense4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,the contracting officer shall consider the results in the memorandum of the program manager required under section #cdec7;d77#a77;,b7 of this title when developing the memorandum required under this paragraph44 #ahbc4 ,modifications to commercial solutions openings ,section #cdeh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense and each ,secretary of a military department may acquire commercial products1 commercial services1 or nondevelopmental items through a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a general solicitation and a peer review1 technical review1 or operational review 7as appropriate7 of such proposals4 2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,follow-on production agreements ,with respect to a product1 service1 or item acquired through the competitive procedures described under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense or each ,secretary of a military department may enter into-- 7#a7 a follow-on production contract 7including a sole source contract71 subject to the approval requirements of section #cbjd7;e7 of this title2 or 7#b7 a follow-on production contract or transaction1 as defined in section #djbb of this title4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 as so redesignated-- 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 respectively2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e71 as so redesignated1 by striking innovative commercial product or commercial service in each place it appears and inserting commercial product1 commercial service1 or nondevelopmental item4 #ahbd4 ,limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services ,chapter #bdg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cdei4 ,limitation on required flowdown of contract clauses to subcontractors providing commercial products or commercial services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not require that a clause be included in a subcontract for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services other than a clause that is on the lists required by section #cdeb of this title or unless otherwise applicable pursuant to subsection 7e7 of such section4 7b7 ,applicability to other supply agreements ,the ,secretary of ,defense may not require the application of any contract clauses to other supply agreements unless otherwise applicable pursuant to subsection 7e7 of section #cdeb of this title4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms other supply agreement and subcontract have the meanings given such terms1 respectively1 in section #cdeb7;c77#b7 of this title4 7d7 ,applicability ,subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to subcontracts entered into after the earliest date on which the lists required by section #cdeb of this title are published in the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation ,supplement4 4 #ahbe4 ,consumption-based solutions ,chapter #bec of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #cfje4 ,authority to acquire consumption-based solutions 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretaries of the military departments may acquire services through consumption-based solutions4 7b7 ,guidance required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall amend the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation to implement the authority under subsection 7a71 including creating a new subcategory of services under part #bcg of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 entitled ,consumption-based solutions1 that-- 7#a7 is any combination of hardware1 equipment1 software1 labor1 or services that together provides a seamless capability2 7#b7 has the ability to be metered and billed based on actual usage2 7#c7 has predetermined pricing at fixed-price units2 7#d7 requires the awardee to notify the ,department of ,defense contracting officer when consumption under the contract reaches #ge percent and #ij percent of the funded amount1 respectively1 of the contract2 and 7#e7 treats modifications to a contract entered into under the authority established in subsection 7a7 to add new features or capabilities in an amount less than or equal to #be percent of the total value of such contract1 as originally awarded1 as procurements made using competitive procedures for the purposes of chapter #bba of this title4 7c7 ,funding ,amounts authorized to be appropriated for acquisitions using the authority under subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 may be used for expenses for-- 7,a7 research1 development1 test and evaluation2 7,b7 procurement2 7,c7 production2 7,d7 modification2 and 7,e7 operation and maintenance2 and 7#b7 may be used to enter into incrementally funded contracts or other agreements1 including advanced payments4 7d7 ,consumption-based solution defined ,in this section1 the term consumption-based solution means a model under which a service is provided to the ,department of ,defense and may utilize any combination of software1 hardware or equipment1 data1 and labor or services that provides a capability that is metered and billed based on actual usage at fixed-price units4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of the authority created under this section in combination with another contract type provided for under the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 4 #ahbf4 ,exemptions for nontraditional defense contractors 7a7 ,exemption ,for the purposes of contracts1 subcontracts1 or agreements of the ,department of ,defense1 products and services provided by nontraditional defense contractors 7as defined in section #cjad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall be exempt from the following requirements3 7#a7 ,section #beb4bdb-gjjf of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#b7 ,section #beb4bcd-gjjb of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#c7 ,section #beb4bae-gjjb of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#d7 ,section #beb4bdb-gjjd of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#e7 ,section #beb4bde-gjjc of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#f7 ,section #beb4bdd-gjja of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#g7 ,section #beb4bdb-gjje of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#h7 ,section #bae4djg of the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7#i7 ,section #cgjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#aj7 ,part #ca of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 or successor regulation4 7b7 ,waiver and reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirement under subsection 7a7 may be waived or modified with respect to a product or service with a written determination approved by the head of the relevant contracting activity4 7#b7 ,delegation ,the authority to approve a written determination under paragraph 7#a7 may only be delegated to a senior contracting official for the relevant contracting activity or a more senior official4 7#c7 ,partial application ,one or more of the requirements described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#aj7 of subsection 7a7 may be applied to a contract1 subcontract1 or other agreement with a nontraditional defense contractor upon a written determination approved by the head of the relevant contracting activity that includes a justification explaining why application of such requirements is in the best interest of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,congressional notice ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a waiver is issued under this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a notice of the waiver1 including with a discussion of efforts made to adapt the acquisition approach for the product or service with respect to which the such waiver was granted so that such waiver would not be necessary4 #ahbg4 ,clarification of conditions for payments for commercial products and commercial services ,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 head of an agency 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-- 7i7 as a consumption-based solution 7as defined in section #cfje of this title72 or 7ii7 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 #ahbh4 ,review of commercial products and commercial services acquisition approach 7a7 ,review required ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a comprehensive review of the approach of the ,department of ,defense to acquiring commercial products and commercial services4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall assess the following3 7#a7 ,the policies1 procedures1 guidance1 and instructions of the ,department of ,defense relating to acquiring commercial products and commercial services4 7#b7 ,a comprehensive review of the centralized capability established under section #cdef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for assisting in determinations of a product or service as a commercial product or commercial service 7as applicable71 including an assessment of the following3 7,a7 ,methods to enhance responsiveness to determination requests1 including timelines and backlog reduction targets4 7,b7 ,approaches to increase the number of determinations of products and services as commercial products and commercial services1 respectively1 by-- 7i7 employing commercially-derived technologies and processes2 and 7ii7 emphasizing a broad application of the definition of the terms commercial product and commercial service4 7,c7 ,the review and acceptance of commercial pricing lists of contractors to ensure such lists will be valid across separate offers4 7,d7 ,current experience of members of the acquisition workforce in private-sector approaches to contract negotiations and recommendations for recruitment or training to build such expertise4 7,e7 ,opportunities to partner with the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit to improve commercial market research support and apply alternative capability-based pricing methods under section #hfd of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei7 for price reasonableness evaluations4 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-- 7,a7 the determination of a product or service as a commercial product or commercial service2 and 7,b7 any 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 ,defense related to the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services4 7#e7 ,incentives that discourage members of the acquisition workforce from acquiring commercial products or commercial services4 7#f7 ,the process by which the ,secretary 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 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that-- 7#a7 describes the findings of the review required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 describes actions taken by the ,secretary of ,defense to address the issues identified pursuant to such review1 including any findings of noncompliance by the ,secretary with the requirements of any other statutory or regulatory requirements related to advancing the procurement of commercial products and commercial services2 7#c7 describes findings related to the comprehensive review of the centralized capability under section #cdef of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and recommendations for whether such capability should be continued1 terminated1 or modified2 and 7#d7 includes any recommendations of the ,secretary of ,defense on actions that ,congress may take to better enable the ,department of ,defense to take advantage of the benefits of acquiring commercial products and commercial services4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms commercial product and commercial service have the meanings given1 respectively1 in section #cjaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,improvements to ,acquisition ,programs #ahca4 ,modifications to procurement for experimental purposes ,section #djbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ordnance1 signal1 chemical activity1 transportation1 energy1 medical1 space-flight1 telecommunications1 and aeronautical supplies1 including parts and accessories1 and designs thereof1 and inserting demonstrations1 prototypes1 products1 supplies1 parts1 accessories1 auxiliary services1 and design for products or services2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting or modified after may be made2 and 7,b7 by inserting prototyping1 after greater than necessary for4 #ahcb4 ,modifications to requirements for modular open system approach 7a7 ,milestone ,b requirement ,section #ddjb7;e77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking widely supported and consensus-based standards that exist at the time of the milestone decision1 unless such standards are unavailable or unsuitable for particular major system interfaces and inserting the requirements of section #ddja7;a7 of this title4 7b7 ,requirements relating to availability of major system interfaces ,section #ddjc7b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ensure major system interfaces are adequately designated and defined to achieve a modular open system approach and are delivered with supporting documentation necessary to enable the integration of components or modules provided by a third party into the modular system2 4 #ahcc4 ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit shall establish a program to be known as the ,bridging ,operational ,objectives and ,support for ,transition program 7in this section referred to as the ,,boost program7 to accelerate the adoption or integration of commercial technologies into programs of record or fielded capabilities of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,program execution ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall issue guidance to-- 7#a7 allow portfolio acquisition executives1 program managers1 or product support managers to request from the ,director assistance in identifying1 adopting1 or integrating commercial technologies2 and 7#b7 require the ,director to-- 7,a7 review commercial technologies in response to each request and identify viable commercial technologies to address the issue presented by such request2 7,b7 upon request1 execute coordinated development1 experimentation1 or integration of identified commercial technologies to enable adoption or integration of commercial technologies into programs of record or fielded capabilities2 and 7,c7 establish criteria to allow the ,director to terminate assistance provided in response to a request4 7c7 ,support to other programs ,the ,director shall ensure the ,,boost program works in coordination with other authorities1 programs1 and activities of the ,department of ,defense responsible for adoption or integration of commercial technologies into programs of record or fielded capabilities1 including-- 7#a7 the ,defense ,research and ,development ,rapid ,innovation ,program established under section #djfa7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 the ,small ,business ,innovation ,research ,program and the ,small ,business ,technology ,transfer ,program established under section #i of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fci72 and 7#c7 urgent acquisition of items established under section #cfja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,funding ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 amounts authorized to be appropriated the ,director of the ,defense ,innovation ,unit may be used to carry out the ,,boost program4 7e7 ,report ,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 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing ,,boost program effectiveness in accelerating the adoption or integration of commercial technologies into programs of record or fielded capabilities of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7#a7 a summary of persons assisted and integrated commercial technologies2 7#b7 recommendations of the ,secretary to improve the ,,boost program2 and 7#c7 a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the ,,boost program4 7f7 ,sunset ,the ,,boost program established under this section1 and the authorities and requirements under this section1 shall expire on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term portfolio acquisition executive has the meaning given in section #agcb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahjb of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the term program manager has the meaning given in section #agcg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,the term product support manager has the meaning given in section #agcc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahjc of this ,act4 ,e ,modifications to ,strengthen the ,industrial ,base #ahda4 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network 7a7 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network support 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall direct the collaborative forum described in section #ahdd7;a7 of this ,act to1 in collaboration with relevant government1 industry1 and academic entities1 support the establishment of the ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network 7in this section referred to as the ,,crmn7 to preserve the military advantage of the ,united ,states and broaden domestic manufacturing capability and capacity in the defense industrial base4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the collaborative forum shall-- 7,a7 identify laws1 regulations1 and policies impeding the establishment of the ,,crmn2 7,b7 develop recommendations for the establishment and the operation of the ,,crmn1 including-- 7i7 incentives for manufacturers to participate in the ,,crmn2 7ii7 incentives or other considerations to address the risk of loss of manufacturing to the commercial customers of manufacturers participating in the ,,crmn if the ,secretary of ,defense activates the ,,crmn2 7iii7 producing a registry1 to be known as the ,national ,manufacturing ,registry1 to inventory the manufacturing capabilities of the ,united ,states to inform and support the development of the ,,crmn2 and 7iv7 creating an index1 to be known as the ,materiel ,compatibility ,index1 to identify where existing equipment1 capabilities1 and skill sets of commercial manufacturing could be converted to support requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,c7 submit to the ,secretary a list of the laws1 regulations1 and policies identified under subparagraph 7,a7 and the recommendations developed under subparagraph 7,b74 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for establishing the ,,crmn1 including-- 7,a7 a strategy to leverage government-owned manufacturing capabilities in partnership with the ,,crmn to support the requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 a plan1 informed by the ,material ,compatibility ,index1 to develop a network of commercial manufacturing capabilities or facilities that can rapidly convert from commercial manufacturing or production to ,department of ,defense-directed manufacturing or production upon activation of the ,,crmn2 7,c7 an identification of laws1 regulations1 and policies impeding the establishment of the ,,crmn1 with recommendations to streamline such establishment2 7,d7 an identification and assessment of existing public-private partnership authorities suitable for use by manufacturers participating in the ,,crmn to broaden domestic manufacturing capability and capacity in the defense industrial base1 along with recommendations to expand such authorities to enable the integration of commercial advanced manufacturing systems1 materials1 and practices with organic industrial base requirements2 7,e7 a list of existing ,centers of ,industrial and ,technical ,excellence designated pursuant to section #bdgd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and compatible maintenance and repair capability for potential ,,crmn integration2 and 7,f7 recommendations for the official or officials of the ,department who should be authorized to activate the ,,crmn and criteria for activating the ,,crmn1 including recommendations related to a phased activation of the ,,crmn reflecting stages of competition and conflict4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall incorporate1 to the extent practicable1 recommendations of the collaborative forum4 7c7 ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network program 7#a7 ,upon the submission of the plan required under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a program under which the ,secretary shall manage and operate the ,,crmn2 and 7,b7 initiate the establishment of the ,,crmn4 7#b7 ,each participant shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to rapidly convert1 on such terms as agreed to by the ,secretary and the participant1 production facilities to ,department of ,defense-directed manufacturing or production upon the activation of the ,,crmn4 7#c7 ,not later than #edj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall seek to enter into agreements with not fewer than two manufacturers1 including advanced manufacturers1 to participate in the ,,crmn4 7#d7 ,each participant shall be eligible for-- 7,a7 the use of the expedited procedures for qualification1 certification1 and testing of the products and services of such participant under section #hfe of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note72 and 7,b7 subject to the availability of appropriations1 awards under the program established under paragraph 7#a7 for-- 7i7 costs associated with expedited qualification and testing of goods manufactured by participants using an advanced manufacturing crisis qualification framework established under section #cbdc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 costs associated with non-recurring engineering activities required to convert traditional product specifications for use in advanced manufacturing4 7#e7 ,in carrying out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall encourage participants to prioritize converting existing commercial or dual-use manufacturing capabilities or facilities to ,department of ,defense-directed manufacturing or production pursuant to the activation of the ,,crmn4 7#f7 ,none of the funds made available to a participant under the program established under paragraph 7#a7 may be used for planning1 design1 or construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility4 7#g7 ,the ,secretary shall require each participant that receives an award under the program established under paragraph 7#a7 to certify to the ,secretary1 at the time such award is made and annually thereafter1 that none of the amounts of such award have been used for the planning1 design1 or construction of a new advanced manufacturing facility4 7#h7 ,for the purposes of this section1 the ,secretary1 or such other person authorized to activate the ,,crmn1 activates the ,,crmn when the ,secretary or such other person issues a notice to the participants that the ,secretary or such other person that the ,,crmn is being activated4 7d7 ,interim report ,not later than #edj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7#a7 a report on progress of establishing the ,,crmn1 including-- 7,a7 an assessment of a factory-as-a-service model to enable ,,crmn establishment1 reduce the ,government costs1 minimize obsolescence of participating manufacturing capabilities1 and enable rapid scaling2 7,b7 an analysis of opportunities for improved efficiency and reductions in costs through the use of advanced manufacturing and value engineering1 without sacrificing performance1 reliability1 quality1 or safety2 7,c7 any additional findings by the ,secretary related to laws1 regulations1 or policies constraining participation in1 or the operations or effectiveness of1 the ,,crmn1 and recommendations to streamline the management1 oversight1 and execution of the ,,crmn2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the effectiveness of any incentive structure implemented to mitigate the risk described in section 7a77#b77;,b77ii72 and 7#b7 a strategy to transition castings or forgings capabilities used to meet the needs of the ,department of ,defense that are experiencing delays or cost overruns to advanced manufacturing under the ,,crmn4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advanced manufacturer means a manufacturer that uses advanced or adaptive manufacturing4 7#b7 ,the term advanced manufacturing has the meaning given such term in section #dhda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this section4 7#c7 ,the term ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network means a network of manufacturers partnering with the ,secretary to rapidly convert commercial manufacturing capabilities or facilities from commercial manufacturing or production to ,department of ,defense-directed manufacturing or production4 7#d7 ,the term collaborative forum means the collaborative forum described in section #ahdd7;a7 of this ,act4 7#e7 ,the term factory-as-a-service means a scalable1 flexible manufacturing framework providing rapid reconfiguration of production and real-time collaboration across dispersed facilities4 7#f7 ,the term participant means a manufacturer1 including an advanced manufacturer1 participating in the ,,crmn4 7#g7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,defense4 7f7 ,conforming amendment 7#a7 ,advanced manufacturing definition ,section #dhda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,advanced manufacturing defined ,in this section1 the term advanced 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 powder bed fusion manufacturing1 and other similar manufacturing techniques4 4 7#b7 ,crisis framework ,section #cbdc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7g7 as subsections 7f7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,advanced manufacturing crisis qualification frameworks ,the head of the agency shall establish a process to streamline and expedite the qualification of advanced manufacturing sources1 processes1 or products prior to or during wartime or upon activation of the ,civil ,reserve ,manufacturing ,network 7as defined in section #ahcb of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf71 that addresses materials1 systems1 and processes using a risk framework suitable for wartime or during periods in which the ,,crmn is activated4 4 #ahdb4 ,transition to advanced manufacturing for certain critical readiness items of supply 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the product support manager for each covered system shall-- 7#a7 conduct an assessment of critical readiness items of supply that could be produced by advanced manufacturing within the #bd-month period following the date of the enactment of this ,act for the purposes of-- 7,a7 increasing the amount of such items of supply to meet readiness rates2 7,b7 reducing manufacturing time or costs of such items of supply2 and 7,c7 increasing the ability to scale production of such items of supply rapidly2 7#b7 identify any research1 development1 engineering1 or testing conducted by the original equipment manufacturer1 a contractor1 or the ,federal ,government required to transition production of such items of supply to production by advanced manufacturing2 and 7#c7 submit to the appropriate program manager and portfolio acquisition executive a plan to transition production described in paragraph 7#a7 to the maximum extent practicable1 along with an estimate of non-recurring costs to complete such transition and a recommendation whether such costs should be paid by the appropriate contractor or the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,use of existing authorities ,the product support manager described in subsection 7a7 shall initiate and coordinate qualification and acceptance of parts produced using advanced manufacturing to address critical readiness items of supply using the expedited qualification process established in section #hfe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term critical readiness items of supply has the meaning given in section #agcc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahjc of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the term advanced manufacturing has the meaning given in section #dhda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahda of this ,act4 #ahdc4 ,working group on 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 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 ,joint ,additive ,manufacturing ,working ,group of the ,department of ,defense and members of the collaborative forum described in section #ahdd7;a7 of this ,act 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 a summary of recommendations developed by the working group under subsection 7c77#c72 and 7#b7 actions taken by the ,secretary to implement recommendations provided by such working group2 and 7#c7 actions taken by the ,secretary to provide training to enhance the knowledge and experience of the workforce of the ,department of ,defense1 including-- 7,a7 the benefits1 limitations1 and commercial best practices and business models for designing1 developing1 and using products manufactured using advanced manufacturing2 and 7,b7 recommended approaches for qualifying advanced manufacturing processes and test and evaluation procedures using processes established in section #hfe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe2 and 7#d7 a recommendation whether to continue or terminate the working group4 7e7 ,advanced manufacturing defined ,in this section1 the term advanced manufacturing has the meaning provided in section #dhda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahda of this ,act4 #ahdd4 ,collaborative forum to address challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall identify one or more consortia or other entity to serve as a collaborative forum for government1 private sector1 academia1 and nonprofit entities with expertise in advanced manufacturing to address the challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base4 7b7 ,areas of focus ,in addressing the challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base1 a consortia or entity identified under subsection 7a7 shall establish a working group 7or other appropriate organization7 focused on each of the following areas3 7#a7 ,eliminating barriers to a resilient and robust defense industrial base1 including-- 7,a7 policies and procedures that impede businesses of all types and sizes from doing business with the ,department of ,defense2 7,b7 policies1 procedures1 guidance1 or workforce training that result in the application of contract requirements or clauses that should not apply to the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service2 and 7,c7 impediments to transitioning technology from research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation activities to acquisition programs that are approved and funded4 7#b7 ,assessing supply chain fragility1 including-- 7,a7 assessing vulnerabilities from reliance on sole source dependencies and overreliance on countries that are not allies or partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 proposing mitigation measures to diversify sources of supply and to develop alternative sources supply to enhance resilience in the supply chains of the ,department4 7#c7 ,expanding domestic manufacturing and industrial capacity1 including-- 7,a7 public-private partnerships with the organic industrial base1 commercial manufacturers1 and other industrial entities2 7,b7 modernization of the defense industrial base and supply chains by fostering the adoption of advanced manufacturing1 automation1 and other emerging capabilities2 7,c7 integrate commercial approaches to information technology1 software1 cloud-based services1 data management1 and artificial intelligence2 and 7,d7 recommend financial incentives and business models to encourage private-sector investment efforts to expand domestic manufacturing and industrial capacity4 7#d7 ,developing and training a skilled workforce1 including-- 7,a7 adopting industry-leading programs or other approaches to develop workforce skills in advanced manufacturing1 tailored for defense capabilities2 and 7,b7 creating opportunities for public-private talent exchanges and skill-building initiatives in advanced manufacturing1 supply chain management1 and risk management4 7c7 ,work products and recommendations ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall consider relevant work products and recommendations developed through activities of the working group established under subsection 7b7 in developing and updating ,department of ,defense policies1 regulations1 instructions1 and manuals in order to meet the requirements of the defense acquisition system as defined in section #cjja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,annual briefing ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 and annually there after until ,march #a1 #bjbi1 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a briefing that includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the implementation of this section2 7#b7 a summary of any work products and recommendations provided to the ,secretary under subsection 7c72 and 7#c7 any recommendations for actions by ,congress to address the challenges to and limitations of the defense industrial base4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advanced manufacturing has the meaning given in section #dhda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahda of this ,act4 7#b7 ,the term organic industrial base has the meaning given in section #bdgf7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #ahde4 ,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 collaborative forum described in section #ahdd7;a7 of this ,act-- 7#a7 is sponsored for a facility clearance2 7#b7 is provided access to sensitive compartmented information facilities and classified networks where the member can perform classified work2 and 7#c7 not less than quarterly1 is invited to in-person meetings with relevant personnel of the ,department of ,defense 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 to the congressional defense committees a report detailing a plan to increase the number of facility clearances provided to members described in subsection 7a7 or to companies awarded contracts in accordance with ,executive ,order #abifh4 ,such plan shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of any existing related efforts to increase sensitive compartmented information facilities and how such efforts might be accelerated and elevated in priority2 7#b7 target metrics for increased facility clearances in association with membership in the collaborative forum described in subsection 7a7 or to companies awarded contracts in accordance with ,executive ,order #abifh2 7#c7 an identification of any additional funding or authorities required to support increased processing of facility clearances2 and 7#d7 any other matters the ,secretary of ,defense considers relevant4 #ahdf4 ,improvements relating to advanced manufacturing 7a7 ,leadership changes 7#a7 ,joint defense manufacturing technology panel ,section #dhdb7;b77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the ,chair of and all that follows through programs4 and inserting the following3 ,the ,panel shall be cochaired by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering44 7#b7 ,joint additive manufacturing working group ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall ensure that the ,joint ,additive ,manufacturing ,working ,group shall be cochaired by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 7#c7 ,consortium on additive manufacturing for defense capability development ,section #bbc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhda note7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following new subsection 7c73 7c7 ,cochairs ,the ,consortium shall be cochaired by the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering4 4 7b7 ,advanced manufacturing policy review and guidance 7#a7 ,policy review ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbf1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in consultation with each ,secretary of a military department1 shall-- 7,a7 review the policies and procedures of the ,department of ,defense to identify 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 updated such policies as required4 7#b7 ,guidance ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbg1 the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment and the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 in consultation with each ,secretary of a military department1 shall issue guidance on the use of advanced manufacturing capabilities to improve the ability of the ,department of ,defense to execute missions4 ,such guidance shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a methodology for qualifying advanced manufacturing processes of the ,department of ,defense1 including on a machine-by-machine basis1 rather than qualifying individual parts produced using advanced manufacturing2 7,b7 a methodology for standardizing technical production specifications1 testing processes1 and data reciprocity to share and accept test results of the same parts produced using advanced manufacturing across military departments2 7,c7 test and evaluation procedures which utilize expedited qualification and testing procedures established in section #hfe of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note72 7,d7 a methodology for streamlined qualification and acceptance of contractor-provided parts where the contractor uses advanced manufacturing processes to produce such parts2 7,e7 processes for management of the supply chains of the ,department of ,defense that are comprised of similar or identical parts that were manufactured using different manufacturing techniques2 7,f7 processes to allow for streamlined incremental qualification of an advanced manufacturing process1 rather than complete requalification of such process if changes are made to the design process or the manufacturing process2 and 7,g7 processes to explore the option for third-party1 external certification of entities using advanced manufacturing processes that-- 7i7 can supply technology that meets the requirements of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7ii7 cannot afford1 or do not have in-house expertise1 to provide such certification4 7#c7 ,advanced manufacturing defined ,in this subsection1 the term advanced manufacturing has the meaning given in section #dhda7;f7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by section #ahda of this ,act4 #ahdg4 ,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 ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a report on efforts to identify and address regulations or policies that discourage or prevent contractors in the defense industrial base from maintaining or investing in surge capacity4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of policies that incentivize contractors in the defense industrial base to reduce or eliminate surge capacity1 including section #ca4bje-ag of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation 7relating to idle facilities and idle capacity costs74 7#b7 ,any steps taken by the ,secretary of ,defense to address regulatory barriers discouraging or preventing contractors in the defense industrial base from maintaining or investing in 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 7#c7 ,the assessment of the demonstration exercise of industrial mobilization and supply chain management planning capabilities required by section #hei7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dhaa note74 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 ,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 #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 ,illinois,rock ,island ,arsenal#ej1jjj1jjj ,indiana,crane ,army ,ammunition ,plant#bjh1jjj1jjj ,kansas,fort ,riley#ci1bjj1jjj ,kentucky,fort ,campbell#aeg1jjj1jjj ,new ,york,fort ,hamilton#ca1jjj1jjj ,watervliet ,arsenal#bi1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#ai1jjj1jjj ,pennsylvania,letterkenny ,army ,depot#ia1ejj1jjj ,tobyhanna ,army ,depot#fh1jjj1jjj ,south ,carolina,fort ,jackson#ea1jjj1jjj ,washington,joint ,base ,lewis-,mc,chord#bjg1jjj1jjj 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,smith ,barracks#fb1jjj1jjj ,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,ansbach#ib1jjj1jjj ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands,u4,s4 ,army ,garrison ,kwajalein#bjc1jjj1jjj 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 ,belgium,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,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,georgia,fort ,stewart,barracks#aje1jjj1jjj ,germany,smith ,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,installation 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 ,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 #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#agf1jdj1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,lemoore#cii1faj1jjj ,naval ,base ,coronado#cja1fbj1jjj ,naval ,base ,point ,loma#fh1jjj1jjj ,naval ,base ,san ,diego#hf1hbj1jjj ,naval ,base ,ventura ,county ,point ,mugu#afd1jjj1jjj ,naval ,support ,activity ,monterey#dcj1jjj1jjj ,connecticut ,naval ,submarine ,base ,new ,london#cjj1adi1jjj ,district of ,columbia,naval ,research ,laboratory#aeg1jjj1jjj ,florida,marine ,corps ,support ,facility ,blount ,island#id1ajj1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,jacksonville#cgd1ijj1jjj ,naval ,air ,station ,pensacola#afd1jjj1jjj ,guam,andersen ,air ,force ,base#gj1jgj1jjj ,joint ,region ,marianas#cb1jjj1jjj ,naval ,base ,guam#aje1iej1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,blaz#fa1jaj1jjj ,hawaii,joint ,base ,pearl ,harbor-,hickam#hc1jjj1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,kaneohe ,bay#adc1eaj1jjj ,pacific ,missile ,range ,facility ,barking ,sands#bce1gcj1jjj ,maine,portsmouth ,naval ,shipyard#a1jdb1jjj1jjj ,maryland,naval ,support ,activity ,washington ,suitland#aad1jjj1jjj ,,us ,naval ,academy ,annapolis#hf1jjj1jjj ,nevada,naval ,air ,station ,fallon#dg1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#dh1bhj1jjj ,pennsylvania,naval ,support ,activity ,mechanicsburg#id1adj1jjj ,rhode ,island,naval ,station ,newport#aij1jjj1jjj ,south ,carolina,joint ,base ,charleston#ceg1ijj1jjj ,virginia,marine ,corps ,base ,quantico#fc1efj1jjj ,naval ,station ,norfolk#a1ehb1dij1jjj ,washington,naval ,air ,station ,whidbey ,island#bjb1jjj1jjj ,naval ,base ,kitsap-,bangor#bde1gjj1jjj ,worldwide ,unspecified,unspecified ,worldwide ,locations#adj1jgj1jjj 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,installation 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,installation 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 ,bay,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 #bjbc ,project ,authorizations ,state_/,country,installation 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 ,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 certain fiscal year #bjbe projects4 #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 ,luke ,air ,force ,base#de1jjj1jjj ,california,travis ,air ,force ,base#fj1jjj1jjj ,florida,cape ,canaveral ,space ,force ,station#di1hjj1jjj ,eglin ,air ,force ,base#ahb1jjj1jjj ,hurlburt ,field#ff1jjj1jjj ,mac,dill ,air ,force ,base#gd1jjj1jjj ,georgia,moody ,air ,force ,base#ce1jjj1jjj ,robins ,air ,force ,base #bh1jjj1jjj ,louisiana,barksdale ,air ,force ,base #aaf1jjj1jjj ,massachusetts ,hanscom ,air ,force ,base #ee1jjj1jjj ,mississippi,columbus ,air ,force ,base#ad1bjj1jjj ,missouri,whiteman ,air ,force ,base #abg1fjj1jjj ,new ,mexico,cannon ,air ,force ,base#afi1jjj1jjj ,kirtland ,air ,force ,base#bjj1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,seymour ,johnson ,air ,force ,base #ie1jjj1jjj ,ohio,wright-,patterson ,air ,force ,base#de1jjj1jjj ,oklahoma,tinker ,air ,force ,base#dig1jjj1jjj ,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 ,feltwell#bj1jjj1jjj ,royal ,air ,force ,lakenheath#bec1jjj1jjj #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_/,comp ,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 ,authorization ,country,installation or ,location,project,original ,authorized ,amount ,united ,kingdom,royal ,air ,force ,fairford ,,edi3 ,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,moody ,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,installation 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,installation 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 certain fiscal year #bjbe projects 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,yap ,international ,airport1 ,federated ,states of ,micronesia 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,the authorization table included in subsection 7b7 of section #bcja of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe is amended in the item relating to ,yap ,international ,airport1 ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 by striking #idi1cad1jjj and inserting #a1die1cad1jjj4 7#b7 ,funding table ,such ,act is further amended in the table of section #dfja by striking ,airfield ,pavement ,upgrades and inserting ,,pdi3 ,airfield ,apron and ,taxiway4 ,,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 #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,d,l,a ,distribution ,center ,anniston#cb1jjj1jjj ,california,naval ,base ,coronado#ge1ijj1jjj ,travis ,air ,force ,base#di1ihj1jjj ,florida,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base#cc1jjj1jjj ,georgia,fort ,benning#abg1cge1jjj ,maryland,fort ,meade#bf1fjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,fort ,bragg#ccc1bjj1jjj ,marine ,corps ,base ,camp ,lejeune#cjf1djj1jjj ,pennsylvania,defense ,distribution ,depot ,new ,cumberland#ij1jjj1jjj ,harrisburg ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ac1djj1jjj ,puerto ,rico,punta ,borinquen#aee1jjj1jjj ,texas,n,s,a ,texas#ejj1jjj1jjj ,virginia,pentagon#cd1jjj1jjj ,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#dcc1fjj1jjj ,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 ,center ,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,camp ,swift#ai1hjj1jjj ,fort ,hood#cd1ejj1jjj ,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-,beckley ,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,installation 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 ,subtitle ,a--,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program ,sec4 #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato4 ,subtitle ,b--,host ,country ,in-,kind ,contributions ,sec4 #beaa4 ,republic of ,korea funded construction projects4 ,sec4 #beab4 ,republic of ,poland funded construction projects4 ,a ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program #beja4 ,authorized ,,nato construction and land acquisition projects ,the ,secretary of ,defense may make contributions for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program as provided in section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an amount not to exceed the sum of the amount authorized to be appropriated for such purpose in section #bejb and the amount collected from the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization as a result of construction previously financed by the ,united ,states4 #bejb4 ,authorization of appropriations1 ,,nato ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after ,september #cj1 #bjbe1 for contributions by the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bhjf of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 for the share of the ,united ,states of the cost of projects for the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program authorized by section #beja1 and in the amounts1 set forth in the following table3 ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization ,security ,investment ,program ,location,installation or ,location,amount ,worldwide ,unspecified,n,a,t,o ,security ,investment ,program#eca1hcb1jjj ,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 ,runway#ahj1jjj1jjj ,navy,pohang ,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,barracks and ,dining ,facility-,phase #baii1jjj1jjj ,rotary ,wing ,aircraft ,maintenance ,hangar#ia1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,lask ,air ,base,communication ,infrastructure#ah1jjj1jjj ,air ,force,wroclaw ,air ,base,combined ,aerial ,port ,facilities#aaa1jjj1jjj ,contingency ,beddown ,area#ac1jjj1jjj ,hot ,cargo ,pad_/,munition ,handling_/,holding ,area#dd1jjj1jjj ,railhead and ,rail ,extension#bb1jjj1jjj ,,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 #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,joint ,forces ,headquarters - ,guam#ee1jjj1jjj ,indiana,shelbyville ,armory#ee1jjj1jjj ,iowa,waterloo ,armory#ac1hjj1jjj ,new ,hampshire,plymouth ,training ,center#bf1jjj1jjj ,new ,york,albany#ij1jjj1jjj ,north ,carolina,salisbury ,training ,center#fi1jjj1jjj ,oregon,naval ,weapons ,systems ,training ,facility ,boardman#af1jjj1jjj ,south ,dakota ,watertown ,training ,center#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 ,alabama,maxwell ,air ,force ,base#bh1jjj1jjj ,alaska,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#df1jjj1jjj ,illinois,fort ,sheridan#cf1jjj1jjj ,kentucky,fort ,knox#ach1jjj1jjj ,pennsylvania,new ,castle ,army ,reserve ,center#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,naval ,air ,station ,joint ,reserve ,base ,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,eielson ,air ,force ,base#ae1jjj1jjj ,joint ,base ,elmendorf-,richardson#df1jjj1jjj ,georgia ,savannah ,hilton ,head ,international ,airport#ch1djj1jjj ,iowa,sioux ,gateway ,airport#bbj1jjj1jjj ,massachusetts,otis ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ca1jjj1jjj ,mississippi ,key ,field ,air ,national ,guard ,base#ai1jjj1jjj ,new ,hampshire,pease ,air ,national ,guard ,base#af1jjj1jjj ,new ,jersey,atlantic ,city ,air ,national ,guard ,base#fh1jjj1jjj ,oregon,klamath ,falls ,airport#hj1jjj1jjj ,portland ,international ,airport#af1ejj1jjj ,utah,salt ,lake ,city ,international ,airport#ade1jjj1jjj ,wisconsin,volk ,air ,national ,guard ,base#h1djj1jjj #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 ,new ,york,niagara ,falls ,air ,reserve ,station#ed1jjj1jjj ,south ,carolina,joint ,base ,charleston ,air ,reserve ,base#cc1jjj1jjj ,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,national ,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 #aj acres of land4 ,,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 #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 ,subtitle ,a--,military ,construction ,programs ,sec4 #bhja4 ,modification to definition of military installation resilience4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,facility construction or repair3 transactions other than contracts and grants4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,requirement for the military departments to develop and update a #bj-year infrastructure improvement plan4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,improvements to water management and security on military installations4 ,sec4 #bhje4 ,modification to assistance for public infrastructure projects and services4 ,sec4 #bhjf4 ,modifications to ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program4 ,sec4 #bhjg4 ,inclusion of demolition projects in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program4 ,sec4 #bhjh4 ,supervision of military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhji4 ,authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive design-build procedures for military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhaj4 ,extension of authority for temporary expanded land acquisition for equine welfare4 ,sec4 #bhaa4 ,extension of requirement for contract for obligation and execution of design funds for military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhab4 ,modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction to include sustainable building technologies identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #bhac4 ,increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects for damaged or destroyed facilities4 ,sec4 #bhad4 ,multiyear contracting authority for certain military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhae4 ,guidance for military construction projects for innovation1 research1 development1 test1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bhaf4 ,authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for certain ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhag4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations relating to information sharing to improve oversight of military construction4 ,subtitle ,b--,military ,housing ,reforms ,sec4 #bhba4 ,improvements to ,department of ,defense ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis4 ,sec4 #bhbb4 ,improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered military unaccompanied housing4 ,sec4 #bhbc4 ,continuation and modification of certain reporting requirements with respect to privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhbd4 ,modification of certain requirements with respect to closure of maintenance work orders for privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhbe4 ,inclusion of additional landlord financial information in certain annual report on privatized military housing4 ,sec4 #bhbf4 ,application of certain authorities and standards to historic military housing and associated historic properties of the ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bhbg4 ,improvement of administration of military unaccompanied housing4 ,sec4 #bhbh4 ,authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototyping4 ,sec4 #bhbi4 ,pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation4 ,sec4 #bhcj4 ,standardization of mold remediation guidelines across military departments4 ,sec4 #bhca4 ,inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and ,government-owned military housing4 ,sec4 #bhcb4 ,plan to improve accuracy1 integration1 and interoperability of ,department of ,defense data with respect to real property1 infrastructure1 and military unaccompanied housing4 ,subtitle ,c--,real ,property and ,facilities ,administration ,sec4 #bhda4 ,modification of requirement with respect to minimum capital investment for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization for military departments4 ,sec4 #bhdb4 ,authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure improvements4 ,sec4 #bhdc4 ,extension of authority to carry out ,department of ,defense pilot program for use of cost savings realized4 ,sec4 #bhdd4 ,department of ,defense intergovernmental support agreements for ordnance disposal4 ,sec4 #bhde4 ,inclusion of territories in certain intergovernmental support agreements for installation-support services4 ,sec4 #bhdf4 ,requirements relating to military installation closures and report on ,army organic industrial base sites4 ,sec4 #bhdg4 ,department of ,defense procedures with respect to planning coordination for grid resiliency on military installations4 ,sec4 #bhdh4 ,repeal of construction requirements related to antiterrorism and force protection or urban-training operations4 ,sec4 #bhdi4 ,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 #bhej4 ,master plans for ,service ,academies4 ,sec4 #bhea4 ,annual report on cost premium for construction of certain facilities4 ,sec4 #bheb4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations relating to critical military housing supply and affordability4 ,sec4 #bhec4 ,plan for deploying private fifth generation and future generation ,open ,radio ,access ,network architecture on ,department of ,defense military installations4 ,subtitle ,d--,land ,conveyances ,sec4 #bhfa4 ,historical marker commemorating effects of radiation exposure at ,holloman ,air ,force ,base and ,white ,sands ,missile ,range4 ,sec4 #bhfb4 ,prohibition on development of a golf course at ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area ,at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland4 ,sec4 #bhfc4 ,extension of prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation4 ,sec4 #bhfd4 ,extension of sunset for land conveyance1 ,sharpe ,army ,depot1 ,lathrop1 ,california4 ,sec4 #bhfe4 ,clarification of land conveyance1 ,fort ,hood1 ,texas4 ,sec4 #bhff4 ,extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of certain land descriptions4 ,sec4 #bhfg4 ,land conveyance1 former ,curtis ,bay ,depot1 ,maryland4 ,sec4 #bhfh4 ,land conveyance1 ,sigsbee ,park ,annex1 ,naval ,air ,station1 ,key ,west1 ,florida4 ,subtitle ,e--,modifications to ,unspecified ,minor ,military ,construction ,sec4 #bhga4 ,modifications to certain congressional notifications for certain military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhgb4 ,modification to dollar threshold for notifications for certain military construction projects4 ,sec4 #bhgc4 ,transfer of defense laboratory modernization program authority to provision of law with respect to military construction projects for research1 test1 development1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #bhgd4 ,authority of a ,secretary concerned to carry out certain unspecified minor military construction projects4 ,subtitle ,f--,other ,matters ,sec4 #bhha4 ,extension of ,department of the ,army ,pilot ,program for ,development and ,use of ,online ,real ,estate ,inventory ,tool4 ,sec4 #bhhb4 ,expansion of exceptions to restriction on development of public infrastructure in connection with realignment of marine corps forces in ,asia ,pacific region4 ,sec4 #bhhc4 ,joint base facility management of ,department of ,defense4 ,sec4 #bhhd4 ,designation of official responsible for coordination of defense sites within area of responsibility of ,joint ,region ,marianas4 ,sec4 #bhhe4 ,designation of ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range at ,kwajalein ,atoll4 ,sec4 #bhhf4 ,designation of ,creech ,air ,force ,base as a remote or isolated installation4 ,sec4 #bhhg4 ,pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction technologies at military installations4 ,sec4 #bhhh4 ,pilot program on procurement of utility services for installations of the ,department of ,defense through areawide contracts4 ,sec4 #bhhi4 ,consideration of modular construction methods for military construction projects with protective design elements4 ,sec4 #bhij4 ,notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish an enduring location in a foreign country4 ,a ,military ,construction ,programs #bhja4 ,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 #bhjb4 ,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 ,subject to the requirements of section #bhec of this title1 the ,secretary concerned 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 concerned may carry out projects under subsection 7a7 using amounts available to such ,secretary for military construction1 operation and maintenance1 or research1 development1 test1 and evaluation1 notwithstanding chapters #bba and #bbc and section #bhea7;a7 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 ,notification requirement 7#a7 ,not later than #ad days before entering into a transaction for a project under this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees a notification of the intent to use this authority in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of this title4 7#b7 ,each notification under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the project title2 7,b7 a description of the project and its location2 7,c7 the estimated project cost and source of funds2 7,d7 the recipient or contractor selected to execute the project1 if known at the time of notification2 and 7,e7 the rationale for using the authority under this section instead of the process for military construction projects under subchapter ,i of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and biannually 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 period covered by the report1 including-- 7#a7 the military department or ,defense ,agency carrying out each project2 7#b7 the total cost of each project and the source of the funds obligated2 7#c7 a description of the scope1 purpose1 and location of each project2 7#d7 any observed differences in project delivery timelines or execution speed as a result of using the authority under this section2 7#e7 an assessment of cost savings1 efficiencies1 or risk reductions realized through the use of such authority2 and 7#f7 lessons learned and recommendations to improve the implementation1 oversight1 or scope of such authority4 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 #bhjc4 ,requirement for the military departments to develop and update a #bj-year infrastructure improvement plan ,subchapter ,i of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #bhbj4 ,development of infrastructure improvement plan for each military department 7a7 ,in general ,not later than the date on which the budget of the ,president for fiscal year #bjbg is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 and once every five years thereafter1 each ,secretary concerned shall submit to the congressional defense committees each of the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed plan with respect to the improvement of infrastructure and facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned during the #bj-year period beginning after the date on which the plan is submitted that includes-- 7,a7 a summary of major efforts of the ,secretary concerned to be carried out pursuant to the plan2 7,b7 milestones and specific goals for such major efforts2 7,c7 a description of objectives of the ,secretary concerned to manage and improve such infrastructure and facilities during such period1 including-- 7i7 utility systems 7electric1 water and wastewater systems1 energy distribution systems1 transportation1 and communication networks72 and 7ii7 all physical structures located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,a certification that the budget of the ,president for the applicable fiscal year and the future-years defense program submitted to ,congress in relation to such budget under section #bba of this title provide for funding of planning1 design1 and construction at a level that is sufficient to meet the requirements specified in the plan under paragraph 7#a7 on the schedule provided in such plan4 7b7 ,elements ,each plan submitted by a ,secretary concerned under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the estimated costs of necessary infrastructure and facility improvements and a description of how such costs would be addressed by the budget request of the ,department of ,defense and the future-years defense program submitted for the applicable fiscal year4 7#b7 ,an assessment of how the military department is accurately accounting for the costs of sustaining facilities and addressing the identified necessary improvements of infrastructure and facilities as outlined in the plan4 7c7 ,incorporation of results-oriented management practices ,each plan under subsection 7a77#a7 shall incorporate the leading results-oriented management practices1 including-- 7#a7 analytically based goals2 7#b7 results-oriented metrics2 7#c7 an identification of required resources1 risks1 and stakeholders2 and 7#d7 regular reporting on progress to decision makers4 7d7 ,service chief assessment ,each service chief 7as defined in section #caja of this title7 shall-- 7#a7 assess each plan and certification developed by the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees1 not later than the date on which the ,secretary concerned submits the plan and certification to such committees1 an unaltered copy of the results of such assessment4 4 #bhjd4 ,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 water management and water security at military installations 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall adopt a risk-based approach to water management and water security for each military installation4 7#b7 ,in implementing paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize those military installations that the ,secretary determines-- 7,a7 are experiencing the greatest risks to water management and water security2 and 7,b7 face1 or potentially face1 the most severe adverse effects on mission assurance because of such risks4 7#c7 ,determinations under paragraph 7#b7 shall be made on the basis of the water management and water security assessments made by the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,water management and water security assessments 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with each ,secretary of a military department1 shall develop a methodology to assess1 for each military installation-- 7,a7 risks to water management and water security2 and 7,b7 adverse effects on mission assurance because of such risks4 7#b7 ,such methodology shall include the following3 7,a7 ,an evaluation of all water sources available to a military installation1 disaggregated by-- 7i7 total available water volume2 7ii7 treated potable water2 and 7iii7 treated nonpotable water4 7,b7 ,an assessment of relevant water supply connections for a military installation1 including the number1 type1 water flow rate1 seasonal variability1 and the extent of competition for each such connection4 7,c7 ,a calculation of the total water requirement of a military installation that-- 7i7 includes an identification of the water usage by each tenant command located 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-- 7aa7 cooling2 7bb7 irrigation groundskeeping2 7cc7 wash water2 and 7dd7 other industrial and agricultural uses4 7,d7 ,an evaluation of the age1 condition1 and jurisdictional control of water infrastructure serving a military installation1 including an estimate of the percentage of water lost due to water infrastructure that is in poor or failing condition4 7,e7 ,an evaluation of water security risks that could have an adverse effect on mission assurance for a military installation1 including-- 7i7 if the military installation is located in a drought-prone region2 7ii7 decreasing water levels or sources that supply water to the military installation2 7iii7 effects of new defense water uses on the total water requirement of the military installation2 and 7iv7 increases to the demand for water that result from nondefense or defense-adjacent requirements and that could affect-- 7,i7 the supply of water available for use by the military installation2 7,,ii7 the quality of such water2 and 7,,iii7 any legal rights to use of such water by the military installation1 such as water rights disputes4 7,f7 ,an evaluation of the capacity of the water supply of a military installation to withstand or quickly recover from water 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 water consumption at a military installation1 disaggregated-- 7i7 by type of activity1 including training1 maintenance1 medical1 housing1 and grounds maintenance and landscaping2 and 7ii7 by fluctuations in consumption1 including peak consumption by quarter4 7,h7 ,a determination of the appropriate frequency for reassessment of military installations with the highest water security risk4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with each ,secretary of a military department1 shall update the methodology under paragraph 7#a7 not less frequently than once every ten years4 7c7 ,reassessment of water security risk ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall update assessments of the military installations with the highest water security risk not less frequently than as determined under subsection 7b77#b77;,h74 7d7 ,mitigation of highest water security risk installations 7#a7 ,each ,secretary of a military department shall-- 7,a7 identify the three military installations under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary with the highest water security risk2 and 7,b7 develop1 for each military installation identified1 a plan of action and milestones to address-- 7i7 risks to water security2 and 7ii7 adverse effects on mission assurance because of such risks4 7#b7 ,each such plan of action shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of each risk and the effect on the capacity of the military installation and mission assurance4 7,b7 ,a list of the factors contributing to the risk1 disaggregated by risks originating from-- 7i7 the geographic area under the control of the military installation2 and 7ii7 the geographic area not under the control of the military installation4 7,c7 ,a plan for implementing installation-level water 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 tenant commands on the demand for water at the military installation2 and 7ii7 the corresponding requirements for water infrastructure serving the military installation4 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 technologies to mitigate infrastructure degradation that leads to water loss4 7e7 ,evaluation of installations for nonpotable water reuse 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall evaluate each military installation identified under subsection 7d7 to determine the potential to mitigate risks to water security for such installation through the reuse of nonpotable water 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 on the installation4 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 of ,defense shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 implement1 at each military installation identified under subsection 7d71 landscaping management practices that mitigate risks to water management and 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 shall1 to the extent practicable1 include practices that avoid the cost of irrigation4 7#c7 ,to the extent practicable1 each ,secretary of a military department shall institute landscaping management practices that include plants native to1 or appropriate for1 the region in which the installation is located and native grass and plants that decrease water consumption requirements4 7g7 ,briefings required 7#a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary of ,defense 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 identified under subsection 7d7 with the highest water security risk2 and 7,b7 a description of the schedule for developing each plan of action required by subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter not later than the date of ,president's budget for a fiscal year under section #aaje of title #ca1 the ,secretary of ,defense 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 updated cost estimates for infrastructure 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 of a military department and the head of a non-,department of ,defense entity with respect to property under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary that may affect-- 7,i7 the supply of water available to a military installation under the jurisdiction of such ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 the demand for water of such installation2 and 7ii7 any change to-- 7,i7 the water supply of a military installation under the jurisdiction such ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 the demand for water of such 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 section #bhbg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhff note7 that is 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 #bhje4 ,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 #bhjf4 ,modifications to ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program 7a7 ,modification to categories for assistance ,section #bcia7;d77#a77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 1 including selection and all that follows through of priority and inserting for each of the following categories2 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by striking military value and all that follows through the period and inserting the readiness of a military department or mission assurance at a military installation42 and 7#c7 by redesignating clauses 7ii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and-- 7,a7 by moving clause 7ii71 as so redesignated1 after clause 7i72 and 7,b7 by moving clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 after clause 7iii74 7b7 ,temporary priority and allocation of funds under program ,during the two-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 give priority under the ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program under section #bcia7;d7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 to projects under subparagraph 7,b77ii7 of such section 7as amended by subsection 7a771 for which an application has been previously made for assistance under that program2 and 7#b7 allocate not less than two-thirds of the amounts appropriated or otherwise made available for such program equally among projects under subparagraphs 7,b77i7 and 7,b77ii7 of such program 7as amended by subsection 7a774 #bhjg4 ,inclusion of demolition projects in ,defense ,community ,infrastructure ,program ,section #bcia7;e77#d77;,b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iv7 ,a demolition project4 4 #bhjh4 ,supervision of military construction projects 7a7 ,supervision ,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 ,secretary of a military department or ,government agency 7as approved by the ,secretary of ,defense74 7b7 ,authority ,section #bhjb7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,stated ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 personnel and personal services contracts required to carry out paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e74 4 7c7 ,aggregate square footage exception ,section #bhdi7;f7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ach ,stat4 #bbfh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,the construction project for the headquarters facilities for the ,united ,states ,space ,command4 4 #bhji4 ,authority to use accelerated design-build and progressive design-build procedures for military construction projects ,section #cbda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary of a military department and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 each ,secretary concerned2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,any military construction contract and inserting ,any construction contract for a military construction project2 and 7,c7 by amending paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#c7 ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 and annually thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjcc1 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 authority under this subsection for a military construction project4 7,e7 ,an assessment of risk management benefits1 including any improvements in design flexibility or coordination between contractors and the ,secretary concerned4 7,f7 ,any challenges encountered1 and mitigation efforts made1 in the use of such authority for a military construction project4 7#d7 ,each ,secretary concerned may exercise the authority under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such purpose on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph4 2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,authorization of progressive design-build contracts 7#a7 ,notwithstanding subsections 7b7 through 7e71 the ,secretary concerned may enter into a progressive design-build contract for a military construction project under the authority of subsection 7a7 in accordance with the following requirements3 7,a7 ,the contract is awarded in a single phase based on qualifications and demonstrated capabilities of the offeror without submission of a detailed construction cost or price proposal at the time of award4 7,b7 ,the contract provides for collaboration between the ,secretary concerned and the contractor to develop and refine the project scope and design1 including cost estimates4 7,c7 ,following development of the project scope and preliminary design1 the contract provide for the ,secretary concerned and contractor to negotiate a guaranteed maximum price or other fixed-price agreement for the construction phase of the military construction project4 7,d7 ,if negotiations described in subparagraph 7,c7 fail1 the contract includes terms for termination or renegotiation4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall issue rules to ensure appropriate oversight1 risk management1 and contract administration consistent with the requirements of this subsection4 7#c7 ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbh1 and annually thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjcc1 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 authority under this subsection for a military construction project4 7,e7 ,an assessment of risk management benefits1 including any improvements in design flexibility or coordination between contractors and the ,secretary concerned4 7,f7 ,any challenges encountered1 and mitigation efforts made1 in the use of such authority for the military construction project4 7#d7 ,each ,secretary concerned may exercise the authority under this subsection using amounts appropriated for such purpose on or after the date of the enactment of this paragraph4 4 #bhaj4 ,extension of authority for temporary expanded land acquisition for equine welfare 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhjd7;c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhje note7 is amended by striking ,february #a1 #bjbf and inserting ,august #a1 #bjbf4 7b7 ,briefing required ,not later than #cj days after each use of the authority described under section #bhjd7;c7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhje note71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on such use4 #bhaa4 ,extension of requirement for contract for obligation and execution of design funds for military construction projects ,section #bhaa7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjg note7 is amended by striking #aej days and inserting one year4 #bhab4 ,modification of pilot program on increased use of sustainable building materials in military construction to include sustainable building technologies identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states ,section #bhfa of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ha2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking at least and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting at least two military construction projects42 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbi2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking ,january #a1 #bjbe and inserting ,january #a1 #bjbi2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 and 7g7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following new subsection 7f73 7f7 ,use of certain technologies ,in carrying out each project under the pilot program commencing on or after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,secretary concerned shall use not fewer than three technologies identified in the report published by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on ,february #aa1 #bjbe1 and titled ,science ,tech ,spotlight3 ,sustainable ,building ,technologies 7,,gao-#be-ajgica74 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require the redesign1 modification1 or reauthorization of any project initiated prior to the date of the enactment of such ,act4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#a71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjbe and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7h71 as so redesignated1 by striking any building material and inserting any building material identified in the report published by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states on ,february #aa1 #bjbe1 and titled ,science ,tech ,spotlight3 ,sustainable ,building ,technologies 7,,gao-#be-ajgica74 #bhac4 ,increase of maximum amount for certain replacement projects for damaged or destroyed facilities ,section #bhed7;c77#c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #cjj1jjj1jjj4 #bhad4 ,multiyear contracting authority for certain military construction projects 7a7 ,authority for multiyear contracting ,subject to section #ceja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 each ,secretary of a military department may enter into one or more multiyear contracts for any procurement relating to one or more authorized military construction projects for facilities at one or more military installations if the ,secretary concerned-- 7#a7 has identified such project as a multiyear contract in the budget submitted to ,congress by the ,secretary of ,defense pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 a list of locations included in the multiyear contract2 7,b7 the total number of facilities included such contract2 and 7,c7 the total anticipated cost of the such contract2 7#b7 has determined the use of such contract will result in significant savings of the total anticipated cost for carrying out projects under the contract as compared to other contract types2 7#c7 has determined that the minimum need for such projects is expected to remain substantially unchanged during the proposed contract period2 and 7#d7 has a reasonable expectation that throughout the proposed contract period funding for the contract will be available4 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 the fiscal year in which the contract is awarded is subject to the availability of appropriations or funds for that purpose for such later fiscal year4 7c7 ,authority for advance procurement ,a ,secretary of a military department may enter into one or more contracts for an advance procurement associated with a military construction project for which authorization to enter into a multiyear contract is provided under subsection 7a71 which may include procurement of economic order quantities of materials or components for such a project when cost savings are achievable4 7d7 ,additional requirements 7#a7 ,cost savings certification ,a ,secretary of a military department desiring to award a multiyear contract under the authority of this section shall-- 7,a7 submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that such contract will result in cost savings of at least ten percent compared to a similar one-year contract2 and 7,b7 not award such 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 ,a ,secretary of a military department may only use the authority under this section for military construction projects that-- 7,a7 are included in the future-years defense program submitted under section #bba of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 use standardized and repeatable designs4 #bhae4 ,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 how 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 #bhaf4 ,authorization for cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for certain ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program military construction projects 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ccbc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary of ,defense may authorize the use of cost-plus-incentive-fee contracts for military construction projects associated with the ,shipyard ,infrastructure ,optimization ,program of the ,department of ,defense at each of the following locations3 7#a7 ,norfolk ,naval ,shipyard1 ,virginia4 7#b7 ,pearl ,harbor ,naval ,shipyard and ,intermediate ,maintenance ,facility1 ,hawaii4 7#c7 ,portsmouth ,naval ,shipyard1 ,maine4 7#d7 ,puget ,sound ,naval ,shipyard and ,intermediate ,maintenance ,facility1 ,washington4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until the date that is five years from enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,navy shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the use of the authority under this section1 including the following3 7#a7 ,an overview of each military construction project commenced or planned using such authority1 including contract value and schedule4 7#b7 ,a comparison of projected cost and the actual cost of contracts described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,a description of the performance metrics of such contracts4 7#d7 ,a description of the risk management and incentive plans used to control costs and ensure timely delivery for such contracts4 7#e7 ,an assessment of lessons learned and recommendations for future use of the authority under this section for military construction projects4 #bhag4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations relating to information sharing to improve oversight of military construction ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 implement the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the report titled ,military ,construction3 ,better ,information ,sharing ,would ,improve ,,dod's ,oversight 7,,gao-#bd-ajfdii2 published ,september #af1 #bjbd72 or 7#b7 if the ,secretary does not implement any such recommendation1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report explaining why the ,secretary has not implemented those recommendations4 ,b ,military ,housing ,reforms #bhba4 ,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 striking total military population of such installation and inserting total population of such installation1 including members of the armed forces1 civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense1 and defense contractors4 7b7 ,consideration authorized ,section #bhgb7a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 1 including such units for civilian employees of the ,department of ,defense and defense contractors before the period at the end4 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 each ,secretary of a military department1 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 and ,guam 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 #bhbb4 ,improvements to annual reports on certain waivers for covered military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,in general ,section #bhef;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and covered health and safety standards after standards2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,effective ,march #b1 #bjbd1 any and inserting ,any2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or covered health and safety standards after covered privacy and configuration standards2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or covered health and safety standards after covered privacy and configuration standards2 and 7ii7 by striking covered habitability standards and inserting covered privacy and configuration standards or covered health and safety standards2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or covered health and safety standards 7as applicable7 after covered privacy and configuration standards each place it appears2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 by inserting or covered health and safety standards after covered privacy and configuration standards and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking such uniform standards each place it appears and inserting applicable standards2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 and a timeline to implement such plan after waiver2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e77;,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 an assessment of whether a need for future waivers has been identified2 7#g7 a summary of the analysis performed under subsection 7a77#b71 including a certification by the ,secretary of each military department that the ,secretary has-- 7,a7 complied with the requirements for issuing a waiver2 and 7,b7 identified all covered military unaccompanied housing that does not meet covered privacy and configuration standards or covered health and safety standards2 7#h7 information about costs associated with remediation of covered military unaccompanied housing that requires such waivers1 including-- 7,a7 funding needs for military construction projects related to such remediation2 7,b7 funding needs for facilities sustainment1 restoration1 and modernization projects related to such remediation2 and 7,c7 any increase required to the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg for members of the armed forces that would otherwise be living in covered military unaccompanied housing but for the need for such remediation2 and 7#i7 a description of the status of the response of the ,department to open recommendations contained in the #bjbc report by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states titled ,military ,barracks3 ,poor ,living ,conditions ,undermine ,quality of ,life and ,readiness 7,,gao-#bc-ajegig71 including any privacy and configuration standard or health and safety standard of a military department that differs from the covered privacy and configuration standards or covered health and safety standards 7as applicable74 2 and 7#d7 by amending subsection 7c7 to read as follows3 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered health and safety standard means the minimum health and safety criteria applicable to covered military unaccompanied housing established by the ,secretary of ,defense and may include standards relating to mold1 ventilation1 fire safety1 or other related habitability conditions necessary to ensure safe occupancy4 7#b7 ,the term covered privacy and configuration standard means the minimum standards for privacy and configuration applicable to covered military unaccompanied housing described in ,department of ,defense ,manual #dafe4fc titled ,do,d ,housing ,management and dated ,october #bh1 #bjaj 7or a successor document74 4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,section #bhef;a7a77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a74 #bhbc4 ,continuation and modification of certain reporting requirements with respect to privatized military housing 7a7 ,modification of report on military housing privatization projects 7#a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #bhhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7#ae7 ,an explanation of-- 7,a7 the housing data used by each ,secretary concerned2 and 7,b7 the housing data each ,secretary concerned requests from companies responsible for managing privatization projects4 7#af7 ,an assessment of how each ,secretary concerned uses such housing data to inform the on-base housing decisions for the military department under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary4 7#ag7 ,an explanation of-- 7,a7 the limitations of any tenant satisfaction data collected by the ,secretary concerned 7including limitations with respect to the availability of such data72 7,b7 the process of the ,secretary concerned for determining tenant satisfaction2 and 7,c7 reasons for missing tenant satisfaction data1 if any4 7#ah7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 a breakdown of the information described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ag71 disaggregated by-- 7,a7 military installation2 and 7,b7 military housing privatization project4 2 and 7,b7 in the heading1 by striking ,annual and inserting ,semi-annual4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,subsection 7d77#a7 of such section is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ad7 of subsection 7c7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#ah7 of subsection 7c74 7b7 ,continuation of certain reports on privatized military housing 7#a7 ,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 7#b7 ,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 #bhbd4 ,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 respectively2 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 #bhbe4 ,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 any payments made by the landlord to tenants of such housing units pursuant to a dispute resolution process4 4 #bhbf4 ,application of certain authorities and standards to historic military housing and associated historic properties of the ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,application of authorities ,chapter #cjfa of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,iv ,application of authorities and standards to historic military housing and associated properties #cjfada4 ,application of certain authorities and standards to historic military housing and associated historic properties of the ,department of the ,army 7a7 ,application of certain authority to ,capehart and ,wherry era ,army military family housing ,the ,secretary of the ,army1 in satisfaction of requirements under this division1 may apply the authority and standards contained in the document titled ,program ,comment for ,capehart and ,wherry ,era ,army ,family ,housing and ,associated ,structures and ,landscape ,features 7#aidi-aifb7 7published on ,june #g1 #bjjb7 7#fg ,fed4 ,reg4 #ciccb7 to all military housing 7including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj7 constructed during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aida1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aidh1 located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army4 7b7 ,temporary application of certain authority to vietnam war era army military housing ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei7 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjde1 the ,secretary of the ,army1 in satisfaction of requirements under this division1 may apply the authority and standards contained in the document titled ,program ,comment for ,vietnam ,war ,era ,historic ,housing1 ,associated ,buildings and ,structures1 and ,landscape ,features 7#aifc-aige7 7published on ,may #d1 #bjbc7 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #bhegc7 to all military housing 7including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj7 constructed after #aige located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,army4 7c7 ,report ,as part of each report of the ,army required under section #c7;c7 of ,executive ,order #acbhg 7#ed ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfaja note71 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation a report on the implementation of this section4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to preclude or require the amendment of the documents of the ,office of the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,army for ,installations1 ,energy and ,environment described in subsection 7a7 and 7b7 by the ,secretary of the ,army or the chair of the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation4 #cjfadb4 ,application of certain authorities and standards to historic military housing and associated historic properties of the ,department of the ,navy and the ,department of the ,air ,force 7a7 ,application of certain authority to ,navy and ,air ,force military family housing ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in satisfaction of requirements under this division1 may apply the authority and standards contained in the documents titled ,department of the ,army ,program ,comment for the ,preservation of ,pre-#aiai ,historic ,army ,housing1 ,associated ,buildings and ,structures1 and ,landscape ,features 7published on ,june #ac1 #bjbd7 7#hi ,fed4 ,reg4 #ejcej71 ,department of the ,army ,program ,comment for ,inter-,war ,era ,historic ,housing1 ,associated ,buildings and ,structures1 and ,landscape ,features 7#aiai-aidj7 7published on ,october #ac1 #bjbj7 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #fddia71 and ,department of the ,army ,program ,comment for ,vietnam ,war ,era ,historic ,housing1 ,associated ,buildings and ,structures1 and ,landscape ,features 7#aifc-aige7 7published on ,may #d1 #bjbc7 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #bhegc7 to all military housing 7including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj7 constructed during the applicable periods4 7b7 ,application of certain authority to inter-war era historic housing ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force may apply the authority and standards contained in the document titled ,department of the ,army ,program ,comment for ,inter-,war ,era ,historic ,housing1 ,associated ,buildings and ,structures1 and ,landscape ,features 7#aiai-aidj7 7published on ,october #ac1 #bjbj7 7#he ,fed4 ,reg4 #fddia7 to all military housing 7including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj7 constructed during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aida1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aidh1 located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7c7 ,temporary application of certain authority to ,vietnam ,war era ,navy and ,air ,force military housing ,during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjde1 the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force1 in satisfaction of requirements under this division1 may apply the authority and standards contained in the document titled ,department of the ,army ,program ,comment for ,vietnam ,war ,era ,historic ,housing1 ,associated ,buildings and ,structures1 and ,landscape ,features 7#aifc-aige7 7published on ,may #d1 #bjbc7 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #bhegc7 to all military housing 7including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj7 constructed after #aige located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 4 7b7 ,revision of authorities and standards 7#a7 ,revision of authority relating to ,navy and ,air ,force military family housing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation shall revise the authorities and standards contained in the documents specified in section #cjfadb7;a7 of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 if determined to be necessary1 to provide the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force authority and standards for the treatment of military housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned1 including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 constructed during the applicable periods of such documents that are equivalent to the authority and standards applicable to housing1 associated buildings and structures1 and landscape features contained in such documents as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,revision of authority relating to inter-war era historic housing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation shall revise the authorities and standards contained in the document specified in section #cjfadb7;b7 of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 if determined to be necessary1 to include military housing1 including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 constructed during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aida1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #aidh1 located on a military installation under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary of the ,navy or the ,secretary of the ,air ,force4 7#c7 ,revision of authority relating to ,vietnam ,war era ,navy and ,air ,force military housing ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,advisory ,council on ,historic ,preservation shall revise the authorities and standards contained in the document specified in section #cjfadb7;c7 of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 if determined to be necessary1 to provide the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force authority and standards for the treatment of military housing under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned1 including privatized military housing under subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 constructed after #aige that are equivalent to the standards applicable to housing1 associated buildings and structures1 and landscape features contained in that document as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,reports ,the ,secretary of the ,navy and the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall adhere to any reporting requirements contained in any program comments revised under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bhci of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 #bhbg4 ,improvement of administration of military unaccompanied housing 7a7 ,updated guidance on surveys ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in carrying out the satisfaction survey requirement under section #cjeh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbj 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bhba note71 shall update guidance to the ,secretaries of the military departments to ensure that members of the ,armed ,forces living in military unaccompanied housing are surveyed in a consistent and comparable manner4 7b7 ,review on processes and methodologies for condition scores 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall conduct a review of the processes and methodologies by which the ,secretaries of the military departments calculate condition scores for military unaccompanied housing facilities under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary concerned4 7#b7 ,elements ,the review required under paragraph 7#a7 shall1 among other factors-- 7,a7 consider how best to ensure a condition score of a facility reflects-- 7i7 the physical condition of the facility2 and 7ii7 the effect of that condition on the quality of life of members of the ,armed ,forces2 and 7,b7 aim to increase methodological consistency among the military departments4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the review conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,accounting of members residing in military unaccompanied housing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall include with the submission to ,congress by the ,president of the annual budget of the ,department of ,defense under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 an accounting of unaccompanied members of the ,armed ,forces whose rank would require that they live in military unaccompanied housing1 but that also receive a basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,elements ,the accounting required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the number of members of the ,armed ,forces described in such paragraph2 7,b7 the total value of basic allowance for housing payments provided to those members2 and 7,c7 such other information as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7d7 ,centralized tracking ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each ,secretary of a military department shall develop a means for centralized tracking1 at the service level1 of all military construction requirements related to military unaccompanied housing that have been identified at the installation level1 regardless of whether or not such requirements are submitted for funding4 7e7 ,military unaccompanied housing defined ,in this section1 the term military unaccompanied housing has the meaning given that term in section #bhga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhbh4 ,authority for unaccompanied housing project under pilot authority for use of other transactions for installation or facility prototyping 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense may conduct an unaccompanied housing project under section #djbb7;i7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 that is not subject to the limits under paragraph 7#b7 of such section4 7b7 ,use of authority ,the ,secretary may use the authority under subsection 7a7 for not more than one project4 7c7 ,location ,the project conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be located at a joint base of the ,department of ,defense for medical training4 7d7 ,use of funds ,the aggregate value of all transactions entered into under the project conducted under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #ejj1jjj1jjj4 #bhbi4 ,pilot program for emerging technologies for moisture control and mitigation 7a7 ,establishment ,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 technologies for moisture control and mitigation in covered 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 this section1 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 building materials or ,,hvac systems1 necessary to support sustained mold prevention using the selected moisture detection systems2 7#d7 train relevant personnel on the deployment1 maintenance1 and data interpretation of selected moisture 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 moisture 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 7,a7 ,plan ,upon completion of the plan required under subsection 7c77#f71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the plan and any preliminary findings4 7,b7 ,displacements ,not later than #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7i7 the number of individuals displaced from covered housing for reasons relating to mold or moisture control or mitigation during fiscal year #bjbe1 disaggregated by military department2 7ii7 the number of days such individuals were displaced2 and 7iii7 the result of the displacement4 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 ,covered housing defined ,in this section1 the term covered housing means housing provided under subchapter ,,ii or subchapter ,,iv of chapter #afi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhcj4 ,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 ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall 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 ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 shall 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 #bhca4 ,inspections by qualified home inspector of privatized and ,government-owned 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 and ,government-owned 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 not less than five percent of privatized military housing and ,government-owned military housing units4 ,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 and ,government-owned 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 housing and ,government-owned military housing4 7d7 ,reporting requirements ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbg1 and annually thereafter until ,march #a1 #bjcb1 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 housing or ,government-owned military housing4 #bhcb4 ,plan to improve accuracy1 integration1 and interoperability of ,department of ,defense data with respect to real property1 infrastructure1 and 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 systems 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 #bhda4 ,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 7a71 by striking total inventory of facilities and inserting total inventory of covered facilities2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking facility and inserting covered facility2 7#c7 in subsection 7d71 by striking facilities and inserting covered facilities2 and 7#d7 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 and 7ii7 a facility in which the ,department has a lesser property interest under a governing legal instrument2 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 #bhdb4 ,authorization for monetary contributions to the conveyees of utility systems for infrastructure improvements ,section #bfhh7k7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7k7 ,improvement of conveyed utility system 7#a7 ,in lieu of carrying out a military construction project for an infrastructure improvement that enhances the reliability1 resilience1 efficiency1 physical security1 or cybersecurity of a utility system conveyed under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned may use funds authorized and appropriated for the project to make a monetary contribution equal to the total amount for the completed project to the conveyee of the utility system to carry out the project using a contract for utility services entered into under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,all right1 title1 and interest to infrastructure improvements constructed by the conveyee pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall vest in the conveyee4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary concerned shall provide to the conveyee the necessary real property interests to access and use lands under the jurisdiction and control of the ,secretary for construction of the project under paragraph 7#a7 and for ongoing use1 operations1 and maintenance4 7#d7 ,if the ,secretary concerned exercises a repurchase option under a contract entered into under subsection 7d7 for a system conveyed under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall receive an offset in the amount of the contribution to the conveyee under paragraph 7#a7 against the payment made by the ,secretary as consideration for the repurchase1 except that the maximum offset may not exceed the full amount of the consideration for the repurchase4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary concerned may make a monetary contribution authorized by paragraph 7#a7 notwithstanding the following provisions of law3 7,a7 ,sections #gedj1 #hfab1 and #iedj of this title4 7,b7 ,subchapters ,i and ,,iii of chapter #afi of this title4 7,c7 ,chapters #bba and #bbc of this title4 4 #bhdc4 ,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 #bhdd4 ,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 #bhde4 ,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 #bhdf4 ,requirements relating to military installation closures and report on ,army organic industrial base sites 7a7 ,modification to ,,brac authority ,section #bfhg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by inserting 1 including a mothball action1 divestiture1 deactivation1 or any other action to render inoperable1 after closure2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the term mothball action means placing a military installation in inactive status while maintaining such installation in a condition such that it could be reactivated at a future date4 4 7b7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of the ,army shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the status of all facilities in the organic industrial base of the ,army4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a list of all facilities in the organic industrial base of the ,army and the operational status of each facility2 7,b7 any planned changes in mission1 workload1 or operating status of each facility2 7,c7 any planned investments or divestments that may affect the capability or capacity of any such facility2 7,d7 a description of any action by the ,secretary of ,defense taken pursuant to subparagraphs 7,b7 or 7,c7 during the one-year period preceding submission of the report2 and 7,e7 an assessment as to overall workload forecast to meet requirements of section #bdff of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,organic industrial base of the ,army defined ,in this subsection1 the term organic industrial base of the ,army means each depot listed in section #bdgf7;f77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhdg4 ,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 #bhdh4 ,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 #bhdi4 ,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 #bhej4 ,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 not 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 #bhea4 ,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 prevailing wage and labor requirements2 7,c7 ,federal procurement requirements contained in the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation and the ,department of ,defense ,supplement to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation2 7,d7 security requirements relating to access to military installations2 and 7,e7 requirements relating to sustainability and energy efficiency4 7#c7 ,an examination of how the removal of ,antiterrorism_/,force ,protection 7,,atfp7 standards and requirements has affected the cost premium for military construction projects1 including any quantifiable reductions in cost or design complexity resulting from such removal4 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 #bheb4 ,implementation of ,comptroller ,general recommendations relating to critical military housing supply and affordability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement each recommendation of the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states contained in the report dated ,october #cj1 #bjbd1 and entitled ,military ,housing3 ,,dod ,should ,address ,critical ,supply and ,affordability ,challenges for ,service ,members 7,,gao-#be-ajfbjh71 as those recommendations are modified under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,recommendations to be implemented ,in carrying out the requirements under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall implement the recommendations specified under such subsection as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 perform a structured analysis to develop a comprehensive list of housing areas in which members of the ,armed ,forces and their families may face the most critical challenges in finding and affording private sector housing in the community2 7,b7 in conducting the analysis under subparagraph 7,a71 consider the unique characteristics of a location1 such as vacation rental areas2 and 7,c7 regularly update the list required under subparagraph 7,a7 not less frequently than once every two years4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall obtain and use feedback on the financial and quality-of-life effects of limited supply or unaffordable housing on members of the ,armed ,forces through the status of forces survey and other service or installation-specific feedback mechanisms4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary shall1 in coordination with each ,secretary of a military department-- 7,a7 develop a plan for how the ,department of ,defense can respond to and address the financial and quality-of-life effects in housing areas identified under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 in developing the plan under subparagraph 7,a71 examine strategies for increasing housing supply or providing alternative compensation to offset the effects of limited supply or unaffordable housing in housing areas identified under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall clarify1 through the issuance of guidance to the military departments1 the role of the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense in oversight of the ,housing ,requirements and ,market ,analysis process of the military departments to ensure that-- 7,a7 the military departments conduct such process in a timely manner2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary submits to ,congress any plans or other matters relating to such process for each fiscal year as required by existing law4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,energy1 ,installations1 and ,environment provides updated guidance to the military departments on how installations of the ,department of ,defense should coordinate with local communities1 including by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of commanders and military housing offices of such installations in addressing housing needs4 7c7 ,non-implementation reporting requirement ,if the ,secretary of ,defense elects not to implement a recommendation specified under subsection 7a71 as modified under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall1 not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes a justification for such election4 #bhec4 ,plan for deploying private fifth generation and future generation ,open ,radio ,access ,network architecture on ,department of ,defense military installations 7a7 ,requirement for prioritized list of military installations ,pursuant to section #aebf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dega note7 and the ,department of ,defense ,private #e;,g ,deployment ,strategy 7dated ,october #bjbd71 each ,secretary of a military department shall develop a prioritized list of military installations that merit investment in private fifth generation and future generation information and communications networks4 7b7 ,considerations ,in developing a list under subsection 7a71 a ,secretary of a military department shall consider matters relating to the following3 7#a7 ,connection density4 7#b7 ,latency requirements4 7#c7 ,capacity requirements4 7#d7 ,geographic coverage requirements4 7#e7 ,enhanced security within wireless network services4 7#f7 ,military installation physical security and force protection requirements1 including perimeter monitoring and detection and tracking of uncrewed aircraft systems4 7#g7 ,requirements with respect to large-scale warehousing and logistics operations4 7#h7 ,the potential use of augmented or virtual reality technology1 including for maintenance and training4 7#i7 ,requirements with respect to large-scale and high-tempo flight line operations4 7c7 ,informing future procurements ,the ,secretary of the ,air ,force shall use the prioritized list developed under subsection 7a7 to inform task orders issued under the ,enterprise ,information ,technology as a ,service ,base ,infrastructure ,modernization program of the ,department of the ,air ,force and future related contracts4 ,to the maximum extent possible1 task orders issued after the date of the enactment of this ,act shall specify where existing networking technologies are fully adequate to meet requirements and where private fifth generation and future generation information and communications network performance or characteristics are needed4 7d7 ,coordination required ,in developing prioritized lists under subsection 7a71 each ,secretary of a military department shall1 to the extent each such ,secretary determines appropriate1 coordinate with the following officials3 7#a7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,research and ,engineering1 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,acquisition and ,sustainment4 7#c7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,department of ,defense4 7#d7 ,the service acquisition executive of the military department concerned4 7#e7 ,combatant commanders4 7#f7 ,the heads of the ,defense ,agencies4 7#g7 ,installation and environment executives4 7e7 ,plan for private #e;,g ,open ,radio ,access network architecture deployments ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 consolidate the prioritized military installation lists developed by the ,secretaries of the military departments under subsection 7a71 and determine an optimal investment1 deployment1 and resourcing plan for private fifth generation and future generation networks across the ,department that are based on ,open ,radio ,access ,network architecture2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the lists consolidated under paragraph 7#a7 and the determinations made pursuant to such paragraph4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term ,open ,radio ,access ,network architecture has the meaning given such term in section #aebf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca74 7#c7 ,the term service acquisition executive has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,d ,land ,conveyances #bhfa4 ,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 ,site and an acknowledgement that it was the location of the world's first nuclear weapons test4 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 7#c7 ,the markers will honor the resilience of the ,new ,mexico communities during and after ,world ,war ,,ii1 recognizing the service and sacrifice of all who contributed to the war effort4 7c7 ,briefing required ,not later than #a 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 ,manhattan ,project ,the term ,manhattan ,project means the ,federal military program to develop an atomic bomb ending on ,december #ca1 #aidf4 7#b7 ,trinity ,site ,the term ,trinity ,site means the location in the ,jornada del ,muerto desert near ,alamogordo1 ,new ,mexico1 on the former ,alamorgordo ,bombing and ,gunnery ,range1 known today as ,holloman ,air ,force ,base and the ,white ,sands ,missile ,range1 where the world's first nuclear weapon was exploded on ,july #af1 #aide4 #bhfb4 ,prohibition on development of a golf course at ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area ,at ,naval ,support ,activity ,annapolis1 ,maryland ,section #bhee of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,limitation on authority to modify or restrict public access to and inserting ,prohibition on development of a golf course at2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting construct a golf course on1 or otherwise before modify or restrict2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 restrictions related to environmental restoration of the ,greenbury ,point ,conservation ,area in a manner consistent with existing law and regulation4 4 #bhfc4 ,extension of prohibition on joint use of ,homestead ,air ,reserve ,base with civil aviation ,section #bhgd of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cjad71 as amended by section #bhjh of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-aei71 is further amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbh and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcd4 #bhfd4 ,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 #bhfe4 ,clarification of land conveyance1 ,fort ,hood1 ,texas ,section #bhdh7;a7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #aah ,stat4 #badj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the sole purpose and inserting the purpose2 and 7#b7 by striking an upper level 7junior1 senior1 and graduate7 university and inserting a university1 which may include other activities that benefit the community14 #bhff4 ,extension of certain military land withdrawals and correction of certain land descriptions 7a7 ,extension of withdrawal and reservation for military use of certain lands 7#a7 ,yukon ,training ,area1 ,donnelly ,training ,area ,east1 and ,donnelly ,training ,area ,west1 ,alaska1 and ,mc,gregor ,range1 ,fort ,bliss1 ,new ,mexico ,section #cjae7;a7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hib7 is amended by striking #be years after ,november #f1 #bjja and inserting on ,november #f1 #bjea4 7#b7 ,fort ,irwin military lands ,section #biaj7;a7 of the ,fort ,irwin ,military ,land ,withdrawal ,act of #bjja 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #ajg-ajg2 #aae ,stat4 #acci7 is amended by striking #be years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting on ,december #ca1 #bjea4 7b7 ,correction of land descriptions 7#a7 ,mc,gregor ,range military lands ,section #cjaa7;d77#b7 of the ,military ,lands ,withdrawal ,act of #aiii 7title ,,xxx of ,public ,law #ajf-fe2 #aac ,stat4 #hib7 is amended by striking #fjh1che acres of land and inserting approximately #fje1dja acres of land4 7#b7 ,fort ,irwin military lands ,section #bijb7;c7 of the ,fort ,irwin ,military ,land ,withdrawal ,act of #bjja 7title ,,xxix of ,public ,law #ajg-ajg2 #aae ,stat4 #accf7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking #aaj1jjj acres and inserting #aag1gaj acres2 and 7,b7 by striking as ,proposed ,withdrawal ,land on the map entitled ,national ,training ,center--,proposed ,withdrawal of ,public ,lands for ,training ,purposes1 dated ,september #ba1 #bjjj and inserting on the map entitled ,fort ,irwin ,withdrawal dated ,february #bh1 #bjbe4 #bhfg4 ,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 ,act4 7#c7 ,the conveyance will be on an as-is1 where is basis via quitclaim deed subject to an access easement to the ,united ,states ,army ,reserve ,facility along the shoreline of ,curtis ,bay1 and controls in paragraph 7#e74 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 ,the ,federal ,government shall incorporate land use controls to satisfy ,,cercla requirements for the purpose of expediting disposition and subsequent redevelopment4 #bhfh4 ,land conveyance1 ,sigsbee ,park ,annex1 ,naval ,air ,station1 ,key ,west1 ,florida 7a7 ,conveyance authorized ,the ,secretary of the ,navy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary7 may convey some or all right1 title and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the parcels of real property via sale or lease1 consisting of approximately #ai acres and improvements thereon1 located at ,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west ,sigsbee ,park area1 that are former sites of military family housing supporting military personnel assigned to the ,naval ,air ,station ,key ,west4 7b7 ,competitive requirement ,the ,secretary shall use competitive procedures for any land conveyance authorized by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consideration ,the ,secretary shall require as consideration for any conveyance under subsection 7a71 tendered by cash payment or in-kind consideration1 an amount equal to no less than the fair market value1 as determined by the ,secretary1 of the real property and any improvements thereon4 7d7 ,description of parcels ,the exact acreage and legal description of the parcel7s7 to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey that is satisfactory to the ,secretary4 ,the cost of the survey shall be borne by the recipient of the parcels4 7e7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,inapplicability of certain provisions of law ,any conveyance of property under this section shall not be subject to sections #bfif of title #aj and #aadaa of title #db1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,e ,modifications to ,unspecified ,minor ,military ,construction #bhga4 ,modifications to certain congressional notifications for certain military construction projects ,section #bhje7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking shall notify and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 shall submit1 in an electronic medium pursuant to section #dhj of this title1 to the appropriate committees of ,congress a notification of that decision not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,secretary concerned obligates funds for the project4 ,such notification shall include a description of the project1 a justification for the project1 and an estimation of the total cost of the project44 #bhgb4 ,modification to dollar threshold for notifications for certain military construction projects 7a7 ,notification for certain unspecified minor military construction projects ,section #bhje7;b77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by section #bhga1 is further amended by striking #d1jjj1jjj and inserting #f1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,notification for certain architectural and engineering services and construction design ,section #bhjg7;b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #e1jjj1jjj4 #bhgc4 ,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 ,code1 is-- 7#a7 transferred to the end of section #bhaj of such title2 and 7#b7 redesignated as subsection 7f7 of such section #bhaj4 #bhgd4 ,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 ,other ,matters #bhha4 ,extension of ,department of the ,army ,pilot ,program for ,development and ,use of ,online ,real ,estate ,inventory ,tool ,section #bhff7;h7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ggga note prec47 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #bhhb4 ,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 ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aad-cbh7 is amended by inserting 1 including operations and maintenance for the curation of archeological and cultural artifacts after artifacts4 #bhhc4 ,joint base facility management of ,department of ,defense 7a7 ,workforce reassessment for joint base facility management 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing a reassessment by the ,secretary of each military department regarding the facility management workforce of joint bases4 7#b7 ,elements ,each reassessment required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of the workload requirements of facility management offices with respect to the work required to maintain facilities located on joint bases2 7,b7 an assessment of the number of workers needed to satisfy the requirements described in subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 an identification of1 including the reasons for1 any gaps between the number of workers described in subparagraph 7,b7 and the number of workers in the facility management workforce on the date of such reassessment2 and 7,d7 a strategy on how to address such gaps4 7b7 ,briefing on joint base funding to supported components ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on identifying the funding allocations for maintenance of facilities of joint bases1 and an assessment of any risk to mission readiness resulting from such allocations4 7c7 ,joint base defined ,in this section1 the term joint base means a military installation 7as defined in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 for which more than one ,secretary of a military department has jurisdiction4 #bhhd4 ,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 #bhhe4 ,designation of ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range at ,kwajalein ,atoll 7a7 ,designation ,the site known as the ,ronald ,reagan ,ballistic ,missile ,defense ,test ,site located at ,kwajalein ,atoll in the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands shall on and after the date of the enactment of this ,act be known and designated as the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 paper1 or other record of the ,united ,states to the site specified in subsection 7a7 shall be deemed to be a reference to the ,ronald ,reagan ,space and ,missile ,test ,range4 7c7 ,conforming repeal ,section #bhhg of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjja 7division ,b of ,public ,law #ajf-cih2 #aad ,stat4 #afed;,a-#dda7 is repealed4 #bhhf4 ,designation of ,creech ,air ,force ,base as a remote or isolated installation ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate ,creech ,air ,force ,base1 ,indian ,springs1 ,nevada1 as a remote or isolated installation4 #bhhg4 ,pilot program on use of advanced manufacturing construction technologies at military installations 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through each ,secretary of a military department1 shall carry out a pilot program relating to the use of advanced manufacturing construction technologies for military construction projects 7including unspecified minor military construction projects authorized under section #bhje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 on military installations selected under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,designation of official ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall designate an individual to administer the pilot program established under this section4 ,such individual shall establish guidelines and procedures with respect to carrying out military construction projects using advanced manufacturing construction technologies under the pilot program4 7c7 ,elements ,under the pilot program1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall-- 7#a7 assess the cost1 schedule1 and quality advantages of advanced manufacturing construction technologies for military construction projects2 7#b7 identify and validate technical standards1 design templates1 and contracting methods for use under the pilot program2 7#c7 establish a ,department-wide framework for lessons learned1 data sharing1 and future adoption of advanced manufacturing construction technologies for military construction projects2 and 7#d7 create a centralized catalog of advanced manufacturing construction technologies that are compliant with the requirements of the ,unified ,facilities ,criteria_/,do,d ,building ,code 7,,ufc #a-bjj-ja7 and suitable for use across military installations4 7d7 ,selection of installations ,the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the official designated under subsection 7b71 shall-- 7#a7 select one or more military installations at which to carry out the pilot program established under this section2 and 7#b7 minimize any disruption to the operations of any selected installation due to participation in the pilot program4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,interim report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of the pilot program established under this section1 including-- 7,a7 a summary of any barriers to such implementation1 including any statutory or resource limitations2 7,b7 a summary of the recommendations to address any such barrier2 and 7,c7 any other recommendation of the ,secretary for improving the pilot program4 7#b7 ,final report ,not later than #ahj days after the termination date in subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the results of the pilot program4 7f7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out the pilot program under subsection 7a7 shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term advanced manufacturing has the meaning given in section #dhda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhhh4 ,pilot program on procurement of utility services for installations of the ,department of ,defense through areawide contracts 7a7 ,pilot program required ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,defense shall establish a pilot program 7in this section referred to as the pilot program7 for the purposes of procuring utility services through an areawide contract with a public utility provider for any utility services that support energy resilience and mission readiness of a military installation4 7b7 ,deadline for contracts ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of each military department shall enter into at least one areawide contract with a public utility provider pursuant to the pilot program4 7c7 ,public-private partnerships ,the ,secretary shall carry out the pilot program by entering into one or more public-private partnerships through an areawide contract entered into under the pilot program4 7d7 ,competition ,in carrying out the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall1 in accordance with part #f4cjb of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 develop-- 7#a7 a justification and approval template to be used by all acquisition commands of the military departments when entering into an areawide contract pursuant to the pilot program2 and 7#b7 a process for granting waivers with respect to the requirements of the ,defense ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation4 7e7 ,termination date ,the authority of the ,secretary of ,defense to carry out the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is one year after the date on which the ,secretary commences the pilot program4 7f7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the pilot program is terminated pursuant to subsection 7e71 the ,secretary of ,defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of the pilot program1 including any efficiencies1 benefits1 and cost-savings associated with utilizing areawide contracts under the pilot program to procure utility services from a public utility provider2 and 7#b7 proposed solutions1 including recommended legislative text and modifications to the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation or policy guidance of the ,department of ,defense1 to overcome any remaining legal and policy hurdles that the ,secretary identifies as inhibiting adherence to and implementation of section #bhaa7;b7 of the ,military ,construction ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bibj note74 7g7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the terms areawide contract1 energy resilience1 and utility service have the meanings given such terms in section #bhaa7;b77#c7 of such ,act4 7#b7 ,the term military installation has the meaning given such term in section #bhja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #bhhi4 ,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 projects1 including modular construction methodologies with protective design elements4 7#b7 ,a cost-benefit analysis that-- 7,a7 compares modular construction methods to other construction methods for military construction projects2 and 7,b7 describes the effect of modular construction methods on construction timelines and life-cycle costs4 7#c7 ,an identification of potential use cases for modular construction methods and any limitations or constraints on the use of such methods4 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 #bhij4 ,notice relating to contracts or other agreements to establish an enduring location in a foreign country ,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 ,c ,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,authorizations and ,other ,authorizations ,,xxxi ,department of ,energy ,national ,security ,programs ,subtitle ,a--,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations ,sec4 #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,defense environmental cleanup4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,other defense activities4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,nuclear energy4 ,subtitle ,b--,program ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations ,sec4 #caaa4 ,organization and codification of provisions of law relating to atomic energy defense activities4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,plutonium pit production capacity4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,stockpile responsiveness and rapid capabilities programs of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,notification of cost overruns for certain ,department of ,energy projects4 ,sec4 #caag4 ,appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within 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 ,department of ,energy report on expansion of other transaction authorities for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,sec4 #cabd4 ,office of ,environmental ,management program-wide performance metrics for reducing risk4 ,sec4 #cabe4 ,office of ,environmental ,management integrated radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization4 ,sec4 #cabf4 ,prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste4 ,sec4 #cabg4 ,national security positions within the ,department of ,energy4 ,sec4 #cabh4 ,consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private entities of plutonium or plutonium materials2 report4 ,a ,national ,security ,programs and ,authorizations #caja4 ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for fiscal year #bjbf for the activities of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in carrying out programs as specified in the funding table in section #dgja4 7b7 ,authorization of new plant projects ,from funds referred to in subsection 7a7 that are available for carrying out plant projects1 the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out new plant projects for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration as follows3 ,project #bf-;,d-#eaa ,,mesa ,photolithography ,capability 7,,mpc71 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories1 ,albuquerque1 ,new ,mexico1 #dj1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bf-;,d-#eaj ,product ,realization ,infrastructure for ,stockpile ,modernization1 ,lawrence ,livermore ,national ,laboratory1 ,livermore1 ,california1 #ae1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bf-;,d-#eab ,,lansce ,modernization ,project 7,,lamp71 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 #bj1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bf-;,d-#eac ,combined ,radiation ,environments for ,survivability ,testing1 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories1 ,albuquerque1 ,new ,mexico1 #eb1bdh1jjj4 ,project #bf-;,d-#ead ,,nif ,enhanced ,fusion ,yield ,capability1 ,lawrence ,livermore ,national ,laboratory1 ,livermore1 ,california1 #bf1jjj1jjj4 ,project #bf-;,d-#ecj ,east ,side ,office ,building1 ,knolls ,atomic ,power ,laboratory1 ,niskayuna1 ,new ,york1 #ge1jjj1jjj4 #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 ,authorizations1 ,restrictions1 and ,limitations #caaa4 ,organization and codification of provisions of law relating to atomic energy defense activities 7a7 ,in general ,part ,,vi of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subpart3 ,b ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,chapter #fja--,organizational matters #faja4 ,definitions4 #fajb4 ,naval ,nuclear ,propulsion ,program4 #fajc4 ,management structure for nuclear security enterprise4 #fajd4 ,monitoring of industrial base for nuclear weapons components1 subsystems1 and materials4 #faje4 ,common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise 4 #fajf4 ,restriction on licensing requirement for certain defense activities and facilities4 #fajg4 ,establishment of ,center for ,security ,technology1 ,analysis1 ,response1 and ,testing4 ,chapter #fjb--,nuclear ,weapons ,stockpile ,matters ,subchapter ,i--,stockpile ,stewardship and ,weapons ,production #faaa4 ,stockpile stewardship program4 #faab4 ,portfolio management framework for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 #faac4 ,stockpile stewardship criteria4 #faad4 ,nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship1 management1 and responsiveness plan4 #faae4 ,major warhead refurbishment program4 #faaf4 ,stockpile management program4 #faag4 ,annual assessments and reports to the ,president and ,congress regarding the condition of the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile4 #faah4 ,form of certifications regarding the safety or reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile4 #faai4 ,nuclear test ban readiness program4 #fabj4 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons4 #faba4 ,testing of nuclear weapons4 #fabb4 ,manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and certification of nuclear weapons stockpile4 #fabc4 ,acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes4 #fabd4 ,reports on critical difficulties at national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities4 #fabe4 ,selected acquisition reports and independent cost estimates and reviews of certain programs and facilities4 #fabf4 ,advice to ,president and ,congress regarding safety1 security1 and reliability of ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile4 #fabg4 ,notification of certain regulations that impact the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 #fabh4 ,plutonium pit production capacity4 #fabi4 ,certification of completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging 4 #facj4 ,authorization of workforce development and training partnership programs within ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 #faca4 ,stockpile responsiveness program4 #facb4 ,long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium4 #facc4 ,plan for domestic enrichment capability to satisfy ,department of ,defense uranium requirements4 #facd4 ,incorporation of integrated surety architecture4 #face4 ,w#ic nuclear warhead acquisition process4 #facf4 ,earned value management and technology readiness levels for life extension programs4 ,subchapter ,,ii--,tritium #fada4 ,tritium production program4 #fadb4 ,tritium recycling4 #fadc4 ,modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling facilities4 ,chapter #fjc--,proliferation matters #faea4 ,authority to conduct program relating to fissile materials4 #faeb4 ,completion of material protection1 control1 and accounting activities in the ,russian ,federation4 #faec4 ,disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at ,savannah ,river ,site4 #faed4 ,disposition of surplus defense plutonium at ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 #faee4 ,acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide4 #faef4 ,acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources4 #faeg4 ,international agreements on nuclear weapons data4 #faeh4 ,international agreements on information on radioactive materials4 #faei4 ,defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan4 #fafj4 ,information relating to certain defense nuclear nonproliferation programs4 #fafa4 ,annual ,selected ,acquisition ,reports on certain hardware relating to defense nuclear nonproliferation4 ,chapter #fjd--;,defense ,environmental ,cleanup ,matters ,subchapter ,i--,defense environmental cleanup #faga4 ,defense environmental cleanup account4 #fagb4 ,classification of defense environmental cleanup as capital asset projects or operations activities4 #fagc4 ,requirement to develop future use plans for defense environmental cleanup4 #fagd4 ,future-years defense environmental cleanup plan4 #fage4 ,accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup activities4 #fagf4 ,defense environmental cleanup technology program4 #fagg4 ,other programs relating to technology development4 #fagh4 ,report on defense environmental cleanup expenditures4 #fagi4 ,public participation in planning for defense environmental cleanup4 #fahj4 ,policy of ,department of ,energy regarding future defense environmental management matters4 #faha4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders4 #fahb4 ,public statement of environmental liabilities4 ,subchapter ,,ii--,closure of facilities #faia4 ,reports in connection with permanent closures of ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities4 #faib4 ,defense site acceleration completion4 #faic4 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories4 #faid4 ,plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities4 ,subchapter ,,iii--,hanford ,reservation1 ,washington #fbja4 ,safety measures for waste tanks at ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation4 #fbjb4 ,hanford waste tank cleanup program reforms4 #fbjc4 ,river protection project4 #fbjd4 ,notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous material4 ,subchapter ,,iv--,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina #fbaa4 ,accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear waste at the ,defense ,waste ,processing ,facility1 ,savannah ,river ,site4 #fbab4 ,multi-year plan for clean-up4 #fbac4 ,continuation of processing1 treatment1 and disposal of legacy nuclear materials4 ,chapter #fje--,safeguards and security matters ,subchapter ,i--,safeguards and security #fbba4 ,prohibition on international inspections of ,department of ,energy facilities unless protection of restricted data is certified4 #fbbb4 ,restrictions on access to national security laboratories by foreign visitors from sensitive countries4 #fbbc4 ,background investigations of certain personnel at ,department of ,energy facilities4 #fbbd4 ,department of ,energy counterintelligence polygraph program4 #fbbe4 ,notice to congressional committees of certain security and counterintelligence failures within atomic energy defense programs4 #fbbf4 ,annual report and certification on status of security of atomic energy defense facilities4 #fbbg4 ,protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft4 #fbbh4 ,reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and subcontractors4 ,subchapter ,,ii--,classified information #fbca4 ,review of certain documents before declassification and release4 #fbcb4 ,protection against inadvertent release of restricted data and formerly restricted data4 #fbcc4 ,supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data and formerly restricted data4 #fbcd4 ,protection of classified information during laboratory-to-laboratory exchanges4 #fbce4 ,identification in budget materials of amounts for declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for such activities4 ,chapter #fjf--,personnel matters ,subchapter ,i--,personnel management #fbda4 ,authority for appointment of certain scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel4 #fbdb4 ,whistleblower protection program4 #fbdc4 ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities workforce restructuring plan4 #fbdd4 ,authority to provide certificate of commendation to ,department of ,energy and contractor employees for exemplary service in stockpile stewardship and security4 ,subchapter ,,ii--,education and training #fbea4 ,executive management training in ,department of ,energy4 #fbeb4 ,stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program4 #fbec4 ,fellowship program for development of skills critical to the nuclear security enterprise4 ,subchapter ,,iii--,worker safety #fbfa4 ,worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities4 #fbfb4 ,safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear facilities4 #fbfc4 ,program to monitor department of energy workers exposed to hazardous and radioactive substances4 #fbfd4 ,programs for persons who may have been exposed to radiation released from ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation4 #fbfe4 ,use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear safety of facilities of the ,administration and the ,office of ,environmental ,management4 #fbff4 ,notification of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear incidents4 ,chapter #fjg--;,budget and financial management matters ,subchapter ,i--,recurring national security authorization provisions #fbga4 ,definitions4 #fbgb4 ,reprogramming4 #fbgc4 ,minor construction projects4 #fbgd4 ,general plant projects4 #fbge4 ,limits on construction projects4 #fbgf4 ,fund transfer authority4 #fbgg4 ,conceptual and construction design4 #fbgh4 ,authority for emergency planning1 design1 and construction activities4 #fbgi4 ,scope of authority to carry out plant projects4 #fbhj4 ,availability of funds4 #fbha4 ,transfer of defense environmental cleanup funds4 #fbhb4 ,transfer of weapons activities funds4 #fbhc4 ,funds available for all national security programs of the ,department of ,energy4 #fbhd4 ,notification of cost overruns for certain ,department of ,energy projects4 #fbhe4 ,life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense capital assets4 #fbhf4 ,use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life extension programs4 #fbhg4 ,matters relating to critical decisions4 #fbhh4 ,unfunded priorities of the ,administration4 #fbhi4 ,review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget4 #fbij4 ,improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of alternatives4 ,subchapter ,,ii--,penalties #fcja4 ,restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under environmental laws4 #fcjb4 ,restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under ,clean ,air ,act4 ,subchapter ,,iii--,other matters #fcaa4 ,reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense activities4 #fcab4 ,independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets acquisition projects4 ,chapter #fjh--;,administrative matters ,subchapter ,i--,contracts #fcba4 ,costs not allowed under covered contracts4 #fcbb4 ,prohibition and report on bonuses to contractors operating defense nuclear facilities4 #fcbc4 ,assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear facilities4 #fcbd4 ,contractor liability for injury or loss of property arising out of atomic weapons testing programs4 #fcbe4 ,notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party financing arrangements4 #fcbf4 ,publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to award fees4 #fcbg4 ,enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk4 #fcbh4 ,cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts4 ,subchapter ,,ii--,research and development #fcca4 ,laboratory-directed research and development programs4 #fccb4 ,laboratory-directed research and development4 #fccc4 ,funding for laboratory directed research and development4 #fccd4 ,charges to individual program1 project1 or activity4 #fcce4 ,limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and development purposes4 #fccf4 ,report on use of funds for certain research and development purposes4 #fccg4 ,critical technology partnerships and cooperative research and development centers4 #fcch4 ,university-based research collaboration program4 #fcci4 ,limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the administration4 ,subchapter ,,iii--,facilities management #fcea4 ,transfers of real property at certain ,department of ,energy facilities4 #fceb4 ,engineering and manufacturing research1 development1 and demonstration by managers of certain nuclear weapons production facilities4 #fcec4 ,activities at covered nuclear weapons facilities4 #fced4 ,pilot program relating to use of proceeds of disposal or utilization of certain department of energy assets4 #fcee4 ,department of ,energy energy parks program4 #fcef4 ,authority to use passenger carriers for contractor commuting4 ,subchapter ,,iv--,other matters #fcfa4 ,payment of costs of operation and maintenance of infrastructure at ,nevada ,national ,security ,site4 #fcfb4 ,university-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program4 #fja ,organizational matters #faja4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this subpart3 7#a7 ,the term ,administration means the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7#b7 ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security4 7#c7 ,the term classified information means any information that has been determined pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #abccc of ,december #d1 #aiha 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja note71 ,executive ,order ,no4 #abieh of ,april #ag1 #aiie 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note71 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf of ,december #bi1 #bjji 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note71 or successor orders1 to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and that is so designated4 7#d7 ,the terms defense nuclear facility and ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility have the meaning given the term ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility in section #cah of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf;g74 7#e7 ,the term nuclear security enterprise means the physical facilities1 technology1 and human capital of the national security laboratories and the nuclear weapons production facilities4 7#f7 ,the term national security laboratory means any of the following3 7,a7 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico4 7,b7 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories1 ,albuquerque1 ,new ,mexico1 and ,livermore1 ,california4 7,c7 ,lawrence ,livermore ,national ,laboratory1 ,livermore1 ,california4 7#g7 ,the term ,nuclear ,weapons ,council means the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established by section #agi4 7#h7 ,the term nuclear weapons production facility means any of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,kansas ,city ,national ,security ,campus1 ,kansas ,city1 ,missouri4 7,b7 ,the ,pantex ,plant1 ,amarillo1 ,texas4 7,c7 ,the ,y-#ab ,national ,security ,complex1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee4 7,d7 ,the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7,e7 ,the ,nevada ,national ,security ,site1 ,nevada4 7,f7 ,any facility of the ,department of ,energy that the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,administrator and ,congress1 determines to be consistent with the mission of the ,administration4 7#i7 ,the term ,restricted ,data has the meaning given such term in section #aa y4 of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7y774 #fajb4 ,naval ,nuclear ,propulsion ,program ,the provisions of ,executive ,order ,numbered #abcdd1 dated ,february #a1 #aihb1 pertaining to the ,naval ,nuclear ,propulsion ,program1 shall remain in force until changed by law4 #fajc4 ,management structure for nuclear security enterprise 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a management structure for the nuclear security enterprise in accordance with the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja et seq474 7b7 ,national nuclear security administration council 7#a7 ,the ,administrator shall establish a council to be known as the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,council4 ,the ,council may advise the ,administrator on-- 7,a7 scientific and technical issues relating to policy matters2 7,b7 operational concerns2 7,c7 strategic planning2 7,d7 the development of priorities relating to the mission and operations of the ,administration and the nuclear security enterprise2 and 7,e7 such other matters as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7#b7 ,the ,council shall be composed of the directors of the national security laboratories and the nuclear weapons production facilities4 7#c7 ,the ,council may provide the ,administrator or the ,secretary of ,energy recommendations-- 7,a7 for improving the governance1 management1 effectiveness1 and efficiency of the ,administration2 and 7,b7 relating to any other matter in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,not later than #fj days after the date on which any recommendation under paragraph 7#c7 is received1 the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as the case may be1 shall respond to the ,council with respect to whether such recommendation will be implemented and the reasoning for implementing or not implementing such recommendation4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,this section may not be construed as affecting the authority of the ,secretary of ,energy1 in carrying out national security programs1 with respect to the management1 planning1 and oversight of the ,administration or as affecting the delegation by the ,secretary of authority to carry out such activities1 as set forth under subsection 7a7 of section #dajb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beab7 as it existed before the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #abf ,stat4 #bafi74 #fajd4 ,monitoring of industrial base for nuclear weapons components1 subsystems1 and materials 7a7 ,designation of official ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjba1 the ,administrator shall designate a senior official within the ,administration to be responsible for monitoring the industrial base that supports the nuclear weapons components1 subsystems1 and materials of the ,administration1 including-- 7#a7 the consistent monitoring of the current status of the industrial base2 7#b7 tracking of industrial base issues over time2 and 7#c7 proactively identifying gaps or risks in specific areas relating to the industrial base4 7b7 ,provision of resources ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the official designated under subsection 7a7 is provided with resources sufficient to conduct the monitoring required by that subsection4 7c7 ,consultations ,the ,administrator1 acting through the official designated under subsection 7a71 shall1 to the extent practicable and beneficial1 in conducting the monitoring required by that subsection1 consult with-- 7#a7 officials of the ,department of ,defense who are members of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established under section #agi2 7#b7 officials of the ,department of ,defense responsible for the defense industrial base2 and 7#c7 other components of the ,department of ,energy that rely on similar components1 subsystems1 or materials4 7d7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjba1 the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the designation of the official required by subsection 7a71 including on-- 7,a7 the responsibilities assigned to that official2 and 7,b7 the plan for providing that official with resources sufficient to conduct the monitoring required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,subsequent briefings ,not later than ,april #a1 #bjbb1 and annually thereafter through #bjbd1 the ,administrator shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on activities carried out under this section that includes an assessment of the progress made by the official designated under subsection 7a7 in conducting the monitoring required by that subsection4 7e7 ,reports ,the ,administrator1 acting through the official designated under subsection 7a71 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 contemporaneously with each briefing required by subsection 7d77#b71 a report-- 7#a7 identifying actual or potential risks to or specific gaps in any element of the industrial base that supports the nuclear weapons components1 subsystems1 or materials of the ,administration2 7#b7 describing the actions the ,administration is taking to further assess1 characterize1 and prioritize such risks and gaps2 7#c7 describing mitigating actions1 if any1 the ,administration has underway or planned to mitigate any such risks or gaps2 7#d7 setting forth the anticipated timelines and resources needed for such mitigating actions2 and 7#e7 describing the nature of any coordination with or burden sharing by other departments or agencies of the ,federal ,government or the private sector to address such risks and gaps4 #faje4 ,common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise 7a7 ,in general ,by not later than four years after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh71 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,council established by section #fajc1 complete1 to the extent practicable1 the implementation of a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise4 7b7 ,elements ,the common financial reporting system implemented pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,common data reporting requirements for work performed using funds of the ,administration1 including reporting of financial data by standardized labor categories1 labor hours1 functional elements1 and cost elements4 7#b7 ,a common work breakdown structure for the ,administration that aligns contractor work breakdown structures with the budget structure of the ,administration4 7#c7 ,definitions and methodologies for identifying and reporting costs for programs of records and base capabilities within the ,administration4 7#d7 ,a capability to leverage1 where appropriate1 the ,defense ,cost ,analysis ,resource ,center of the ,office of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation of the ,department of ,defense using historical costing data by the ,administration4 7c7 ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjag1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,council1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report on progress of the ,administration toward implementing a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise as required by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report ,each report under this subsection shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a summary of activities1 accomplishments1 challenges1 benefits1 and costs related to the implementation of a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise during the year preceding the year in which such report is submitted4 7,b7 ,a summary of planned activities in connection with the implementation of a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise in the year in which such report is submitted4 7,c7 ,a description of any anticipated modifications to the schedule for implementing a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise1 including an update on possible risks1 challenges1 and costs related to such implementation4 7#c7 ,termination ,no report is required under this subsection after the completion of the implementation of a common financial reporting system for the nuclear security enterprise4 #fajf4 ,restriction on licensing requirement for certain defense activities and facilities ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the ,department of ,energy ,national ,security and ,military ,applications of ,nuclear ,energy ,authorization ,act of #aiha 7,public ,law #if-edj2 #id ,stat4 #caig7 or any other ,act may be used for any purpose related to licensing of any defense activity or facility of the ,department of ,energy by the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 #fajg4 ,establishment of ,center for ,security ,technology1 ,analysis1 ,response1 and ,testing 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall establish within the nuclear security enterprise a ,center for ,security ,technology1 ,analysis1 ,response1 and ,testing4 7b7 ,duties ,the center established under subsection 7a7 shall carry out the following3 7#a7 ,provide to the ,administrator1 the ,chief of ,defense ,nuclear ,security1 and the management and operating contractors of the nuclear security enterprise a wide range of objective expertise on security technologies1 systems1 analysis1 testing1 and response forces4 7#b7 ,assist the ,administrator in developing standards1 requirements1 analysis methods1 and testing criteria with respect to security4 7#c7 ,collect1 analyze1 and distribute lessons learned with respect to security4 7#d7 ,support inspections and oversight activities with respect to security4 7#e7 ,promote professional development and training for security professionals4 7#f7 ,provide for advance and bulk procurement for security-related acquisitions that affect multiple facilities of the nuclear security enterprise4 7#g7 ,advocate for continual improvement and security excellence throughout the nuclear security enterprise4 7#h7 ,such other duties as the ,administrator may assign4 #fjb ,nuclear ,weapons ,stockpile ,matters ,i ,stockpile ,stewardship and ,weapons ,production #faaa4 ,stockpile stewardship program 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall establish a stewardship program to ensure-- 7#a7 the preservation of the core intellectual and technical competencies of the ,united ,states in nuclear weapons1 including weapons design1 system integration1 manufacturing1 security1 use control1 reliability assessment1 and certification2 and 7#b7 that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe1 secure1 and reliable without the use of underground nuclear weapons testing4 7b7 ,program elements ,the program shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an increased level of effort for the construction of new facilities and the modernization of existing facilities with production and manufacturing capabilities that are necessary to support the deterrence of strategic attacks against the ,united ,states by maintaining and enhancing the performance1 reliability1 and security of the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile1 including-- 7,a7 the nuclear weapons production facilities2 and 7,b7 production and manufacturing capabilities resident in the national security laboratories4 7#b7 ,support for advanced computational capabilities to enhance the simulation and modeling capabilities of the ,united ,states with respect to the performance over time of nuclear weapons4 7#c7 ,support for above-ground experimental programs1 such as hydrotesting1 high-energy lasers1 inertial confinement fusion1 plasma physics1 and materials research4 7#d7 ,support for the modernization of facilities and projects that contribute to the experimental capabilities of the ,united ,states that support the sustainment and modernization of the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile and the capabilities required to assess nuclear weapons effects4 7#e7 ,support for the use of1 and experiments facilitated by1 the advanced experimental facilities of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7,a7 the ,national ,ignition ,facility at ,lawrence ,livermore ,national ,laboratory2 7,b7 the ,dual ,axis ,radiographic ,hydrodynamic ,test ,facility at ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory2 7,c7 the ,z ,machine at ,sandia ,national ,laboratories2 and 7,d7 the experimental facilities at the ,nevada ,national ,security ,site4 #faab4 ,portfolio management framework for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha71 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established under section #agi1 develop and implement a portfolio management framework for the nuclear security enterprise that-- 7,a7 defines the ,administration's portfolio of nuclear weapons stockpile and infrastructure maintenance and modernization programs2 7,b7 establishes a portfolio governance structure1 including portfolio-level selection criteria1 prioritization criteria1 and performance metrics2 7,c7 outlines the approach of the ,administration to managing that portfolio2 and 7,d7 incorporates the leading practices identified by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states in the report titled 8,nuclear ,security ,enterprise3 ,,nnsa ,should ,use ,portfolio ,management ,leading ,practices to ,support ,modernization ,efforts0 7,,gao-#ba-cih7 and dated ,june #bjba2 and 7#b7 complete an integrated1 comprehensive assessment of the portfolio management capabilities required to execute the weapons activities portfolio of the ,administration4 7b7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than ,june #a1 #bjbb1 the ,administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 the progress of the ,administrator in developing the framework described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 and completing the assessment required by paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection2 and 7#b7 the plans of the ,administrator for implementing the recommendations of the ,comptroller ,general in the report referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 of that subsection4 #faac4 ,stockpile stewardship criteria 7a7 ,requirement for criteria ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall develop clear and specific criteria for judging whether the science-based tools being used by the ,department of ,energy for determining the safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile are performing in a manner that will provide an adequate degree of certainty that the stockpile is safe and reliable4 7b7 ,coordination with ,secretary of defense ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in developing the criteria required by subsection 7a71 shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,defense4 #faad4 ,nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship1 management1 and responsiveness plan 7a7 ,plan requirement ,the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and other appropriate officials of the departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 shall develop and annually update a plan for sustaining the nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,the plan shall cover1 at a minimum1 stockpile stewardship1 stockpile management1 stockpile responsiveness1 stockpile surveillance1 program direction1 infrastructure modernization1 human capital1 and nuclear test readiness4 ,the plan shall be consistent with the programmatic and technical requirements of the most recent annual ,nuclear ,weapons ,stockpile ,memorandum4 7b7 ,submissions to ,congress 7#a7 ,in accordance with subsection 7c71 not later than ,march #ae of each even-numbered year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a summary of the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,in accordance with subsection 7d71 not later than ,march #ae of each odd-numbered year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a detailed report on the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,the summaries and reports required by this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,elements of biennial plan summary ,each summary of the plan submitted under subsection 7b77#a7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,a summary of the status of the nuclear weapons stockpile1 including the number and age of warheads 7including both active and inactive7 for each warhead type4 7#b7 ,a summary of the status1 plans1 budgets1 and schedules for warhead life extension programs and any other programs to modify1 update1 or replace warhead types4 7#c7 ,a summary of the methods and information used to determine that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe and reliable1 as well as the relationship of science-based tools to the collection and interpretation of such information4 7#d7 ,a summary of the status of the nuclear security enterprise1 including programs and plans for infrastructure modernization and retention of human capital1 as well as associated budgets and schedules4 7#e7 ,a summary of the status1 plans1 and budgets for carrying out the stockpile responsiveness program under section #faca4 7#f7 ,a summary of the plan regarding the research and development1 deployment1 and lifecycle sustainment of technologies described in subsection 7d77#g74 7#g7 ,a summary of the assessment under subsection 7d77#h7 regarding the execution of programs with current and projected budgets and any associated risks4 7#h7 ,identification of any modifications or updates to the plan since the previous summary or detailed report was submitted under subsection 7b74 7#i7 ,such other information as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,elements of biennial detailed report ,each detailed report on the plan submitted under subsection 7b77#b7 shall include1 at a minimum1 the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to stockpile stewardship1 stockpile management1 and stockpile responsiveness-- 7,a7 the status of the nuclear weapons stockpile1 including the number and age of warheads 7including both active and inactive7 for each warhead type2 7,b7 for each five-year period occurring during the period beginning on the date of the report and ending on the date that is #bj years after the date of the report-- 7i7 the planned number of nuclear warheads 7including active and inactive7 for each warhead type in the nuclear weapons stockpile2 and 7ii7 the past and projected future total lifecycle cost of each type of nuclear weapon2 7,c7 the status1 plans1 budgets1 and schedules for warhead life extension programs and any other programs to modify1 update1 or replace warhead types2 7,d7 a description of the process by which the ,administrator assesses the lifetimes1 and requirements for life extension or replacement1 of the nuclear and non-nuclear components of the warheads 7including active and inactive warheads7 in the nuclear weapons stockpile2 7,e7 a description of the process used in recertifying the safety1 security1 and reliability of each warhead type in the nuclear weapons stockpile2 7,f7 any concerns of the ,administrator that would affect the ability of the ,administrator to recertify the safety1 security1 or reliability of warheads in the nuclear weapons stockpile 7including active and inactive warheads72 7,g7 mechanisms to provide for the manufacture1 maintenance1 and modernization of each warhead type in the nuclear weapons stockpile1 as needed2 7,h7 mechanisms to expedite the collection of information necessary for carrying out the stockpile management program required by section #faaf1 including information relating to the aging of materials and components1 new manufacturing techniques1 and the replacement or substitution of materials2 7,i7 mechanisms to ensure the appropriate assignment of roles and missions for each national security laboratory and nuclear weapons production facility1 including mechanisms for allocation of workload1 mechanisms to ensure the carrying out of appropriate modernization activities1 and mechanisms to ensure the retention of skilled personnel2 7,j7 mechanisms to ensure that each national security laboratory has full and complete access to all weapons data to enable a rigorous peer-review process to support the annual assessment of the condition of the nuclear weapons stockpile required under section #faag2 7,k7 mechanisms for allocating funds for activities under the stockpile management program required by section #faaf1 including allocations of funds by weapon type and facility2 7,l7 for each of the five fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 an identification of the funds needed to carry out the program required under section #faaf2 7,m7 the status1 plans1 activities1 budgets1 and schedules for carrying out the stockpile responsiveness program under section #faca2 7,n7 for each of the five fiscal years following the fiscal year in which the report is submitted1 an identification of the funds needed to carry out the program required under section #faca2 and 7,o7 as required1 when assessing and developing prototype nuclear weapons of foreign countries1 a report from the directors of the national security laboratories on the need and plan for such assessment and development that includes separate comments on the plan from the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,with respect to science-based tools-- 7,a7 a description of the information needed to determine that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe and reliable2 7,b7 for each science-based tool used to collect information described in subparagraph 7,a71 the relationship between such tool and such information and the effectiveness of such tool in providing such information based on the criteria developed pursuant to section #faac7;a72 and 7,c7 the criteria developed under section #faac7;a7 7including any updates to such criteria74 7#c7 ,an assessment of the stockpile stewardship program under section #faaa7;a7 by the ,administrator1 in consultation with the directors of the national security laboratories1 which shall set forth-- 7,a7 an identification and description of-- 7i7 any key technical challenges to the stockpile stewardship program2 and 7ii7 the strategies to address such challenges without the use of nuclear testing2 7,b7 a strategy for using the science-based tools 7including advanced simulation and computing capabilities7 of each national security laboratory to ensure that the nuclear weapons stockpile is safe1 secure1 and reliable without the use of nuclear testing2 7,c7 an assessment of the science-based tools 7including advanced simulation and computing capabilities7 of each national security laboratory that exist at the time of the assessment compared with the science-based tools expected to exist during the period covered by the future-years nuclear security program2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the core scientific and technical competencies required to achieve the objectives of the stockpile stewardship program and other weapons activities and weapons-related activities of the ,administration1 including-- 7i7 the number of scientists1 engineers1 and technicians1 by discipline1 required to maintain such competencies2 and 7ii7 a description of any shortage of such individuals that exists at the time of the assessment compared with any shortage expected to exist during the period covered by the future-years nuclear security program4 7#d7 ,with respect to the nuclear security infrastructure-- 7,a7 a description of the modernization and refurbishment measures the ,administrator determines necessary to meet the requirements prescribed in-- 7i7 the national security strategy of the ,united ,states as set forth in the most recent national security strategy report of the ,president under section #ajh of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjdc7 if such strategy has been submitted as of the date of the plan2 7ii7 the most recent national defense strategy as of the date of the plan2 and 7iii7 the most recent ,nuclear ,posture ,review as of the date of the plan2 7,b7 a schedule for implementing the measures described under subparagraph 7,a7 during the #aj-year period following the date of the plan2 7,c7 the estimated levels of annual funds the ,administrator determines necessary to carry out the measures described under subparagraph 7,a71 including a discussion of the criteria1 evidence1 and strategies on which such estimated levels of annual funds are based2 and 7,d7 7i7 a description of-- 7,i7 the metrics 7based on industry best practices7 used by the ,administrator to determine the infrastructure deferred maintenance and repair needs of the nuclear security enterprise2 and 7,,ii7 the percentage of replacement plant value being spent on maintenance and repair needs of the nuclear security enterprise2 and 7ii7 an explanation of whether the annual spending on such needs complies with the recommendation of the ,national ,research ,council of the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine that such spending be in an amount equal to four percent of the replacement plant value1 and1 if not1 the reasons for such noncompliance and a plan for how the ,administrator will ensure facilities of the nuclear security enterprise are being properly sustained4 7#e7 ,with respect to the nuclear test readiness of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 an estimate of the period of time that would be necessary for the ,administrator to conduct an underground test of a nuclear weapon once directed by the ,president to conduct such a test2 7,b7 a description of the level of test readiness that the ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 determines to be appropriate2 7,c7 a list and description of the workforce skills and capabilities that are essential to carrying out an underground nuclear test at the ,nevada ,national ,security ,site2 7,d7 a list and description of the infrastructure and physical plants that are essential to carrying out an underground nuclear test at the ,nevada ,national ,security ,site2 and 7,e7 an assessment of the readiness status of the skills and capabilities described in subparagraph 7,c7 and the infrastructure and physical plants described in subparagraph 7,d74 7#f7 ,a strategy for the integrated management of plutonium for stockpile and stockpile stewardship needs over a #bj-year period that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the baseline science issues necessary to understand plutonium aging under static and dynamic conditions under manufactured and nonmanufactured plutonium geometries4 7,b7 ,an assessment of scientific and testing instrumentation for plutonium at elemental and bulk conditions4 7,c7 ,an assessment of manufacturing and handling technology for plutonium and plutonium components4 7,d7 ,an assessment of computational models of plutonium performance under static and dynamic loading1 including manufactured and nonmanufactured conditions4 7,e7 ,an identification of any capability gaps with respect to the assessments described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7,f7 ,an estimate of costs relating to the issues1 instrumentation1 technology1 and models described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 over the period covered by the future-years nuclear security program under section #cbec of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdec74 7,g7 ,an estimate of the cost of eliminating the capability gaps identified under subparagraph 7,e7 over the period covered by the future-years nuclear security program4 7,h7 ,such other items as the ,administrator considers important for the integrated management of plutonium for stockpile and stockpile stewardship needs4 7#g7 ,a plan for the research and development1 deployment1 and lifecycle sustainment of the technologies employed within the nuclear security enterprise to address physical and cyber security threats during the five fiscal years following the date of the report1 together with-- 7,a7 for each site in the nuclear security enterprise1 a description of the technologies deployed to address the physical and cybersecurity threats posed to that site2 7,b7 for each site and for the nuclear security enterprise1 the methods used by the ,administration to establish priorities among investments in physical and cybersecurity technologies2 and 7,c7 a detailed description of how the funds identified for each program element specified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 in the budget for the ,administration for each fiscal year during that five-fiscal-year period will help carry out that plan4 7#h7 ,an assessment of whether the programs described by the report can be executed with current and projected budgets and any associated risks4 7#i7 ,identification of any modifications or updates to the plan since the previous summary or detailed report was submitted under subsection 7b74 7e7 ,nuclear ,weapons ,council assessment 7#a7 ,for each detailed report on the plan submitted under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council shall conduct an assessment that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an analysis of the plan1 including-- 7i7 whether the plan supports the requirements of the national security strategy of the ,united ,states referred to in subsection 7d77#d77;,a77i71 the most recent the national defense strategy1 and the most recent ,nuclear ,posture ,review2 7ii7 whether the modernization and refurbishment measures described under subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7d77#d7 and the schedule described under subparagraph 7,b7 of such subsection are adequate to support such requirements2 and 7iii7 whether the plan supports the stockpile responsiveness program under section #faca in a manner that meets the objectives of such program and an identification of any improvements that may be made to the plan to better carry out such program4 7,b7 ,an analysis of whether the plan adequately addresses the requirements for infrastructure recapitalization of the facilities of the nuclear security enterprise4 7,c7 ,if the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council determines that the plan does not adequately support modernization and refurbishment requirements under subparagraph 7,a7 or the nuclear security enterprise facilities infrastructure recapitalization requirements under subparagraph 7,b71 a risk assessment with respect to-- 7i7 supporting the annual certification of the nuclear weapons stockpile2 and 7ii7 maintaining the long-term safety1 security1 and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile4 7#b7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,administrator submits the plan under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report detailing the assessment required under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term budget1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means the budget for that fiscal year that is submitted to ,congress by the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca4 7#b7 ,the term future-years nuclear security program means the program required by section #cbec of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdec74 7#c7 ,the term national defense strategy means the review of the defense programs and policies of the ,united ,states that is carried out every four years under section #aac7;g74 7#d7 ,the term nuclear security budget materials1 with respect to a fiscal year1 means the materials submitted to ,congress by the ,administrator in support of the budget for that fiscal year4 7#e7 ,the term weapons activities means each activity within the budget category of weapons activities in the budget of the ,administration4 7#f7 ,the term weapons-related activities means each activity under the ,department of ,energy that involves nuclear weapons1 nuclear weapons technology1 or fissile or radioactive materials1 including activities related to-- 7,a7 nuclear nonproliferation2 7,b7 nuclear forensics2 7,c7 nuclear intelligence2 7,d7 nuclear safety2 and 7,e7 nuclear incident response4 #faae4 ,major warhead refurbishment program ,in fiscal year #bjae and subsequent fiscal years1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report1 on each major warhead refurbishment program that reaches the ,phase #f4c milestone1 that provides an analysis of alternatives4 ,such report shall include-- 7#a7 a full description of alternatives considered prior to the award of ,phase #f4c2 7#b7 a comparison of the costs and benefits of each of those alternatives1 to include an analysis of trade-offs among cost1 schedule1 and performance objectives against each alternative considered2 7#c7 identification of the cost and risk of critical technology elements associated with each alternative1 including technology maturity1 integration risk1 manufacturing feasibility1 and demonstration needs2 7#d7 identification of the cost and risk of additional capital asset and infrastructure capabilities required to support production and certification of each alternative2 7#e7 a comparative analysis of the risks1 costs1 and scheduling needs for any military requirement intended to enhance warhead safety1 security1 or maintainability1 including any requirement to consolidate and_/or integrate warhead systems or mods as compared to at least one other feasible refurbishment alternative the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council considers appropriate2 and 7#f7 a life-cycle cost estimate for the alternative selected that details the overall cost1 scope1 and schedule planning assumptions4 #faaf4 ,stockpile management program 7a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall carry out a program1 in support of the stockpile stewardship program1 to provide for the effective management1 modernization1 and replacement1 as required1 of the weapons in the nuclear weapons stockpile4 ,the program shall have the following objectives3 7#a7 ,to enhance the performance and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,to further reduce the likelihood of the resumption of underground nuclear weapons testing4 7#c7 ,to maintain the safety and security of the nuclear weapons stockpile4 7#d7 ,to optimize the future size of the nuclear weapons stockpile4 7#e7 ,to reduce the risk of an accidental detonation of an element of the stockpile4 7#f7 ,to reduce the risk of an element of the stockpile being used by a person or entity hostile to the ,united ,states1 its vital interests1 or its allies4 7b7 ,program limitations ,in carrying out the stockpile management program under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that-- 7#a7 any changes made to the stockpile shall be consistent with the objectives identified in subsection 7a72 7#b7 any changes made to the stockpile consistent with the objectives identified in subsection 7a7 are carried out in a cost effective manner2 and 7#c7 any such changes made to the stockpile shall-- 7,a7 be well understood and certifiable without the need to resume underground nuclear weapons testing2 7,b7 use the design1 certification1 and production expertise resident in the nuclear security enterprise to fulfill current mission requirements of the existing stockpile2 and 7,c7 develop future generations of design1 certification1 and production expertise in the nuclear security enterprise to support the fulfillment of mission requirements of the future stockpile4 7c7 ,program budget ,in accordance with the requirements under section #fabj1 for each budget submitted by the ,president to ,congress under section #aaje of title #ca1 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 #faag4 ,annual assessments and reports to the ,president and ,congress regarding the condition of the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile 7a7 ,annual assessments required ,for each nuclear weapon type in the stockpile of the ,united ,states1 each official specified in subsection 7b7 on an annual basis shall1 to the extent such official is directly responsible for the safety1 reliability1 performance1 or military effectiveness of that nuclear weapon type1 complete an assessment of the safety1 reliability1 performance1 or military effectiveness 7as the case may be7 of that nuclear weapon type4 7b7 ,covered officials ,the officials referred to in subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,the head of each national security laboratory4 7#b7 ,the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command4 7c7 ,dual validation teams in support of assessments ,in support of the assessments required by subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may establish teams1 known as dual validation teams1 to provide each national security laboratory responsible for weapons design with independent evaluations of the condition of each warhead for which such laboratory has lead responsibility4 ,a dual validation team established by the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 be comprised of weapons experts from the laboratory that does not have lead responsibility for fielding the warhead being evaluated2 7#b7 have access to all surveillance and underground test data for all stockpile systems for use in the independent evaluations2 7#c7 use all relevant available data to conduct independent calculations2 and 7#d7 pursue independent experiments to support the independent evaluations4 7d7 ,use of teams of experts for assessments ,the head of each national security laboratory shall establish and use one or more teams of experts1 known as red teams1 to assist in the assessments required by subsection 7a74 ,each such team shall include experts from both of the other national security laboratories4 ,each such team for a national security laboratory shall-- 7#a7 review both the matters covered by the assessments under subsection 7a7 performed by the head of that laboratory and any independent evaluations conducted by a dual validation team under subsection 7c72 7#b7 subject such matters to challenge2 and 7#c7 submit the results of such review and challenge1 together with the findings and recommendations of such team with respect to such review and challenge1 to the head of that laboratory4 7e7 ,report on assessments ,not later than ,december #a of each year1 each official specified in subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary concerned1 and to the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 a report on the assessments that such official was required by subsection 7a7 to complete4 ,the report shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the results of each such assessment4 7#b7 7,a7 ,such official's determination as to whether or not one or more underground nuclear tests are necessary to resolve any issues identified in the assessments and1 if so-- 7i7 an identification of the specific underground nuclear tests that are necessary to resolve such issues2 and 7ii7 a discussion of why options other than an underground nuclear test are not available or would not resolve such issues4 7,b7 ,an identification of the specific underground nuclear tests which1 while not necessary1 might have value in resolving any such issues and a discussion of the anticipated value of conducting such tests4 7,c7 ,such official's determination as to the readiness of the ,united ,states to conduct the underground nuclear tests identified under subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,b71 if directed by the ,president to do so4 7#c7 ,in the case of a report submitted by the head of a national security laboratory-- 7,a7 a concise statement regarding the adequacy of the science-based tools and methods1 including with respect to cyber assurance1 being used to determine the matters covered by the assessments2 7,b7 a concise statement regarding the adequacy of the tools and methods employed by the manufacturing infrastructure required by section #fabb to identify and fix any inadequacy with respect to the matters covered by the assessments1 and the confidence of the head in such tools and methods2 7,c7 a concise summary of the findings and recommendations of any teams under subsection 7d7 that relate to the assessments1 together with a discussion of those findings and recommendations2 7,d7 a concise summary of the results of any independent evaluation conducted by a dual validation team under subsection 7c72 and 7,e7 a concise summary of any significant finding investigations initiated or active during the previous year for which the head of the national security laboratory has full or partial responsibility4 7#d7 ,in the case of a report submitted by the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command-- 7,a7 a discussion of the relative merits of other nuclear weapon types 7if any71 or compensatory measures 7if any7 that could be taken1 that could enable accomplishment of the missions of the nuclear weapon types to which the assessments relate1 should such assessments identify any deficiency with respect to such nuclear weapon types2 7,b7 a summary of all major assembly releases in place as of the date of the report for the active and inactive nuclear weapon stockpiles2 and 7,c7 the views of the ,commander on the stockpile responsiveness program under section #faca1 the activities conducted under such program1 and any suggestions to improve such program4 7#e7 ,an identification and discussion of any matter having an adverse effect on the capability of the official submitting the report to accurately determine the matters covered by the assessments4 7f7 ,submittals to the ,president and ,congress 7#a7 ,not later than ,february #a of each year1 the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the ,president-- 7,a7 each report1 without change1 submitted to either ,secretary under subsection 7e7 during the preceding year2 7,b7 any comments that the ,secretaries individually or jointly consider appropriate with respect to each such report2 7,c7 the conclusions that the ,secretaries individually or jointly reach as to the safety1 reliability1 performance1 and military effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile of the ,united ,states2 and 7,d7 any other information that the ,secretaries individually or jointly consider appropriate4 7#b7 ,not later than ,march #ae of each year1 the ,president shall forward to ,congress the matters received by the ,president under paragraph 7#a7 for that year1 together with any comments the ,president considers appropriate4 7#c7 ,if the ,president does not forward to ,congress the matters required under paragraph 7#b7 by the date required by such paragraph1 the officials specified in subsection 7b7 shall provide a briefing to the congressional defense committees not later than ,march #cj on the report such officials submitted to the ,secretary concerned under subsection 7e74 7g7 ,classified form ,each submittal under subsection 7f7 shall be in classified form only1 with the classification level required for each portion of such submittal marked appropriately4 7h7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,energy1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of ,energy2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 with respect to matters concerning the ,department of ,defense4 #faah4 ,form of certifications regarding the safety or reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile ,any certification submitted to the ,president by the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,energy regarding confidence in the safety or reliability of a nuclear weapon type in the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile shall be submitted in classified form only4 #faai4 ,nuclear test ban readiness program 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish and support a program to assure that the ,united ,states is in a position to maintain the reliability1 safety1 and continued deterrent effect of its stockpile of existing nuclear weapons designs in the event that a low-threshold or comprehensive ban on nuclear explosives testing is negotiated and ratified within the framework agreed to by the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,purposes of program ,the purposes of the program under subsection 7a7 shall be the following3 7#a7 ,to assure that the ,united ,states maintains a vigorous program of stockpile inspection and non-explosive testing so that1 if a low-threshold or comprehensive test ban is entered into1 the ,united ,states remains able to detect and identify potential problems in stockpile reliability and safety in existing designs of nuclear weapons4 7#b7 ,to assure that the specific materials1 components1 processes1 and personnel needed for the remanufacture of existing nuclear weapons or the substitution of alternative nuclear warheads are available to support such remanufacture or substitution if such action becomes necessary in order to satisfy reliability and safety requirements under a low-threshold or comprehensive test ban agreement4 7#c7 ,to assure that a vigorous program of research in areas related to nuclear weapons science and engineering is supported so that1 if a low-threshold or comprehensive test ban agreement is entered into1 the ,united ,states is able to maintain a base of technical knowledge about nuclear weapons design and nuclear weapons effects4 7c7 ,conduct of program ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall carry out the program provided for in subsection 7a74 ,the program shall be carried out with the participation of representatives of the ,department of ,defense1 the nuclear weapons production facilities1 and the national security laboratories4 #fabj4 ,requirements for specific request for new or modified nuclear weapons 7a7 ,requirement for request for funds for development 7#a7 ,in any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjjb in which the ,secretary of ,energy plans to carry out activities described in paragraph 7#b7 relating to the development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon beyond phase #b or phase #f4b 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall specifically request funds for such activities in the budget of the ,president for that fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca2 and 7,b7 may carry out such activities only if amounts are authorized to be appropriated for such activities by an ,act of ,congress consistent with section #ffj of the ,department of ,energy ,organization ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgj74 7#b7 ,the activities described in this paragraph are as follows3 7,a7 ,the conduct1 or provision for conduct1 of research and development for the production of a new nuclear weapon by the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,the conduct1 or provision for conduct1 of engineering or manufacturing to carry out the production of a new nuclear weapon by the ,united ,states4 7,c7 ,the conduct1 or provision for conduct1 of research and development for the production of a modified nuclear weapon by the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the conduct1 or provision for conduct1 of engineering or manufacturing to carry out the production of a modified nuclear weapon by the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,budget request format ,in a request for funds under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include a dedicated line item for each activity described in subsection 7a77#b7 for a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon that is in phase #b or higher or phase #f4b or higher 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process4 7c7 ,notification and briefing of noncovered activities ,in any fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbb1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator1 in conjunction with the annual submission of the budget of the ,president to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 shall notify the congressional defense committees of-- 7#a7 any activities described in subsection 7a77#b7 relating to the development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon that1 during the calendar year prior to the budget submission1 were carried out prior to phase #b or phase #f4b 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process2 and 7#b7 any plans to carry out1 prior to phase #b or phase #f4b 7as the case may be7 of the nuclear weapon acquisition process1 activities described in subsection 7a77#b7 relating to the development of a new nuclear weapon or modified nuclear weapon during the fiscal year covered by that budget4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term modified nuclear weapon means a nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly1 either of which-- 7,a7 is in the nuclear weapons stockpile as of ,december #b1 #bjjb2 and 7,b7 is being modified in order to meet a military requirement that is other than the military requirements applicable to such nuclear weapon when first placed in the nuclear weapons stockpile4 7#b7 ,the term new nuclear weapon means a nuclear weapon that contains a pit or canned subassembly1 either of which is neither-- 7,a7 in the nuclear weapons stockpile on ,december #b1 #bjjb2 nor 7,b7 in production as of that date4 #faba4 ,testing of nuclear weapons 7a7 ,underground testing ,no underground test of nuclear weapons may be conducted by the ,united ,states after ,september #cj1 #aiif1 unless a foreign state conducts a nuclear test after this date1 at which time the prohibition on ,united ,states nuclear testing is lifted4 7b7 ,atmospheric testing ,none of the funds appropriated pursuant to the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-afj2 #ajg ,stat4 #aedg7 or any other ,act for any fiscal year may be available to maintain the capability of the ,united ,states to conduct atmospheric testing of a nuclear weapon4 #fabb4 ,manufacturing infrastructure for refabrication and certification of nuclear weapons stockpile 7a7 ,manufacturing program 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall carry out a program for purposes of establishing within the ,government a manufacturing infrastructure that has the capabilities of meeting the following objectives3 7,a7 ,to provide a stockpile surveillance engineering base4 7,b7 ,to refabricate and certify weapon components and types in the enduring nuclear weapons stockpile1 as necessary4 7,c7 ,to fabricate and certify new nuclear warheads1 as necessary4 7,d7 ,to support nuclear weapons4 7,e7 ,to supply sufficient tritium in support of nuclear weapons to ensure an upload hedge in the event circumstances require4 7#b7 ,the purpose of the program carried out under paragraph 7#a7 shall also be to develop manufacturing capabilities and capacities necessary to meet the requirements specified in the annual ,nuclear ,weapons ,stockpile ,memorandum4 7b7 ,required capabilities ,the manufacturing infrastructure established under the program under subsection 7a7 shall include the following capabilities 7modernized to attain the objectives referred to in that subsection73 7#a7 ,the weapons assembly and high explosives manufacturing capabilities of the ,pantex ,plant4 7#b7 ,the weapon secondary fabrication capabilities of the ,y-#ab ,national ,security ,complex1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee4 7#c7 ,the capabilities of the ,savannah ,river ,site relating to tritium recycling and processing4 7#d7 ,the fissile material component processing and fabrication capabilities of the ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility and the ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory4 7#e7 ,the non-nuclear component capabilities of the ,kansas ,city ,national ,security ,campus1 ,kansas ,city1 ,missouri4 #fabc4 ,acceleration of depleted uranium manufacturing processes 7a7 ,acceleration of manufacturing ,the ,administrator shall require the nuclear security enterprise to accelerate the modernization of manufacturing processes for depleted uranium by #bjcj so that the nuclear security enterprise-- 7#a7 demonstrates bulk cold hearth melting of depleted uranium alloys to augment existing capabilities on an operational basis for war reserve components2 7#b7 manufactures1 on a repeatable and ongoing basis1 war reserve depleted uranium alloy components using net shape casting2 7#c7 demonstrates1 if possible1 a production facility to conduct routine operations for manufacturing depleted uranium alloy components outside of the current perimeter security fencing of the ,y-#ab ,national ,security ,complex1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee2 and 7#d7 has available high purity depleted uranium for the production of war reserve components4 7b7 ,annual briefing ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbc1 and annually thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on-- 7#a7 progress made in carrying out subsection 7a72 7#b7 the cost of activities conducted under such subsection during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7#c7 the ability of the nuclear security enterprise to convert depleted uranium fluoride hexafluoride to depleted uranium tetrafluoride4 #fabd4 ,reports on critical difficulties at national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities 7a7 ,reports by heads of laboratories and facilities ,in the event of a difficulty at a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility that has a significant bearing on confidence in the safety or reliability of a nuclear weapon or nuclear weapon type1 the head of the laboratory or facility1 as the case may be1 shall submit to the ,administrator a report on the difficulty4 ,the head of the laboratory or facility shall submit the report as soon as practicable after discovery of the difficulty4 7b7 ,transmittal by ,administrator ,not later than #aj days after receipt of a report under subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall transmit the report 7together with the comments of the ,administrator7 to the congressional defense committees1 to the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,defense1 and to the ,president4 7c7 ,inclusion of reports in annual stockpile assessment ,any report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall also be submitted to the ,president and ,congress with the matters required to be submitted under section #faag7;f7 for the year in which such report is submitted4 #fabe4 ,selected acquisition reports and independent cost estimates and reviews of certain programs and facilities 7a7 ,selected acquisition reports 7#a7 ,at the end of the first quarter of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on each nuclear weapon system undergoing life extension and each major alteration project 7as defined in section #fbhd7;a77#b77 during the preceding fiscal year4 ,the reports shall be known as ,selected ,acquisition ,reports for the weapon system concerned4 7#b7 ,the information contained in the ,selected ,acquisition ,report for a fiscal year for a nuclear weapon system shall be the information contained in the ,selected ,acquisition ,report for each fiscal-year quarter in that fiscal year for a major defense acquisition program under section #dcea or any successor system1 expressed in terms of the nuclear weapon system4 7b7 ,independent cost estimates and reviews 7#a7 ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall submit to the congressional defense committees and the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council the following3 7,a7 ,an independent cost estimate of the following3 7i7 ,each nuclear weapon system undergoing life extension at the completion of phase #f4b;,a or new weapon system at the completion of phase #b;,a1 relating to design definition and cost study4 7ii7 ,each nuclear weapon system undergoing life extension at the completion of phase #f4c or new weapon system at the completion of phase #c1 relating to development engineering4 7iii7 ,each nuclear weapon system undergoing life extension at the completion of phase #f4d1 relating to production engineering1 and before the initiation of phase #f4e1 relating to first production4 7iv7 ,each new weapon system at the completion of phase #d1 relating to production engineering1 and before the initiation of phase #e1 relating to first production4 7v7 ,each new nuclear facility within the nuclear security enterprise that is estimated to cost more than #ejj1jjj1jjj before such facility achieves critical decision #a and before such facility achieves critical decision #b in the acquisition process4 7vi7 ,each nuclear weapons system undergoing a major alteration project 7as defined in section #fbhd7;a77#b774 7,b7 ,an independent cost review of each nuclear weapon system undergoing life extension at the completion of phase #f4b or new weapon system at the completion of phase #b1 relating to study of feasibility and down-select4 7#b7 ,each independent cost estimate and independent cost review under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 whether the cost baseline or the budget estimate for the period covered by the future-years nuclear security program has changed1 and the rationale for any such change2 and 7,b7 any views of the ,secretary or the ,administrator regarding such estimate or review4 7#c7 ,the ,administrator shall review and consider the results of any independent cost estimate or independent cost review of a nuclear weapon system or a nuclear facility1 as the case may be1 under this subsection before entering the next phase of the development process of such system or the acquisition process of such facility4 7#d7 ,except as otherwise specified in paragraph 7#a71 each independent cost estimate or independent cost review of a nuclear weapon system or a nuclear facility under this subsection shall be submitted not later than #cj days after the date on which-- 7,a7 in the case of a nuclear weapons system1 such system completes a phase specified in such paragraph2 or 7,b7 in the case of a nuclear facility1 such facility achieves critical decision #a as specified in subparagraph 7,a77v7 of such paragraph4 7#e7 ,each independent cost estimate or independent cost review submitted under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 7c7 ,authority for further assessments ,upon the request of the ,administrator1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 acting through the ,director of ,cost ,assessment and ,program ,evaluation and in consultation with the ,administrator1 may conduct an independent cost assessment of any initiative or program of the ,administration that is estimated to cost more than #ejj1jjj1jjj4 #fabf4 ,advice to ,president and ,congress regarding safety1 security1 and reliability of ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile 7a7 ,policy 7#a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 to maintain a safe1 secure1 effective1 and reliable nuclear weapons stockpile2 and 7,b7 as long as other nations control or actively seek to acquire nuclear weapons1 to retain a credible nuclear deterrent4 7#b7 ,nuclear weapons stockpile ,it is in the security interest of the ,united ,states to sustain the ,united ,states nuclear weapons stockpile through a program of stockpile stewardship1 carried out at the national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities4 7#c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states should retain a triad of strategic nuclear forces sufficient to deter any future hostile foreign leadership with access to strategic nuclear forces from acting against the vital interests of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 the ,united ,states should continue to maintain nuclear forces of sufficient size and capability to implement an effective and robust deterrent strategy2 and 7,c7 the advice of the persons required to provide the ,president and ,congress with assurances of the safety1 security1 effectiveness1 and reliability of the nuclear weapons force should be scientifically based1 without regard for politics1 and of the highest quality and integrity4 7b7 ,advice and opinions regarding nuclear weapons stockpile ,in addition to a director of a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility under section #fabd1 any member of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council may also submit to the ,president1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 or the congressional defense committees advice or opinion regarding the safety1 security1 effectiveness1 and reliability of the nuclear weapons stockpile4 7c7 ,expression of individual views 7#a7 ,in general ,no individual1 including a representative of the ,president1 may take any action against1 or otherwise constrain1 a director of a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility or a member of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council from presenting the professional views of the director or member1 as the case may be1 to the ,president1 the ,national ,security ,council1 or ,congress regarding-- 7,a7 the safety1 security1 reliability1 or credibility of the nuclear weapons stockpile and nuclear forces2 or 7,b7 the status of1 and plans for1 the capabilities and infrastructure that support and sustain the nuclear weapons stockpile and nuclear forces4 7#b7 ,construction ,nothing in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 may be construed to affect the interagency budget process4 7d7 ,representative of the ,president defined ,in this section1 the term representative of the ,president means the following3 7#a7 ,any official of the ,department of ,defense or the ,department of ,energy who is appointed by the ,president and confirmed by the ,senate4 7#b7 ,any member or official of the ,national ,security ,council4 7#c7 ,any member or official of the ,joint ,chiefs of ,staff4 7#d7 ,any official of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 #fabg4 ,notification of certain regulations that impact the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,if a director of a national security laboratory of the ,administration determines that a ,federal regulation could inhibit the ability of the ,administrator to maintain the safety1 security1 or effectiveness of the nuclear weapons stockpile without engaging in explosive nuclear testing1 such director1 not later than #ae days after making such determination1 shall submit to ,congress a notification of such determination4 7b7 ,form ,each notification required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #fabh4 ,plutonium pit production capacity 7a7 ,requirement ,consistent with the requirements of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that the nuclear security enterprise-- 7#a7 during #bjba1 begins production of qualification plutonium pits2 7#b7 during #bjbd1 produces not less than #aj war reserve plutonium pits2 7#c7 during #bjbe1 produces not less than #bj war reserve plutonium pits2 7#d7 during #bjbf1 produces not less than #cj war reserve plutonium pits2 and 7#e7 during #bjcj1 produces not less than #hj war reserve plutonium pits4 7b7 ,annual certification ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjae1 and each year thereafter through #bjcj1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall certify to the congressional defense committees and the ,secretary of ,defense that the programs and budget of the ,secretary of ,energy will enable the nuclear security enterprise to meet the requirements under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,plan ,if the ,secretary of ,energy does not make a certification under subsection 7b7 by ,march #a of any year in which a certification is required under that subsection1 by not later than ,may #a of such year1 the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan to enable the nuclear security enterprise to meet the requirements under subsection 7a74 ,such plan shall include identification of the resources of the ,department of ,energy that the ,chairman determines should be redirected to support the plan to meet such requirements4 7d7 ,certifications on plutonium enterprise 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #cj days after the date on which a covered project achieves a critical decision milestone1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,environmental ,management and the ,deputy ,administrator for ,defense ,programs shall jointly certify to the congressional defense committees that the operations1 infrastructure1 and workforce of such project are adequate to carry out the delivery and disposal of planned waste shipments relating to the plutonium enterprise1 as outlined in the critical decision memoranda of the ,department of ,energy with respect to such project4 7#b7 ,failure to certify ,if the ,assistant ,secretary for ,environmental ,management and the ,deputy ,administrator for ,defense ,programs fail to make a certification under paragraph 7#a7 by the date specified in such paragraph with respect to a covered project achieving a critical decision milestone1 the ,assistant ,secretary and the ,deputy ,administrator shall jointly submit to the congressional defense committees1 by not later than #cj days after such date1 a plan to ensure that the operations1 infrastructure1 and workforce of such project will be adequate to carry out the delivery and disposal of planned waste shipments described in such paragraph4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than ,march #a of each year during the period beginning on the date on which the first covered project achieves critical decision #b in the acquisition process and ending on the date on which the second project achieves critical decision #d and begins operations1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the planned production goals of both covered projects during the first #aj years of the operation of the projects4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 the number of war reserve plutonium pits planned to be produced during each year1 including the associated warhead type2 7,b7 a description of risks and challenges to meeting the performance baseline for the covered projects1 as approved in critical decision #b in the acquisition process2 7,c7 options available to the ,administrator to balance scope1 costs1 and production requirements at the projects to decrease overall risk to the plutonium enterprise and enduring plutonium pit requirements2 and 7,d7 an explanation of any changes to the production goals or requirements as compared to the report submitted during the previous year4 7f7 ,prohibition on ,,aries expansion before achievement of #cj pit-per-year base capability 7#a7 ,in general ,until the date on which the ,administrator certifies to the congressional defense committees that the base capability to produce not less than #cj war reserve plutonium pits per year has been established at ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 the ,administrator may not-- 7,a7 carry out a project to expand the pit disassembly and processing capability of the spaces at ,,pf-#d occupied by ,,aries as of ,december #bb1 #bjbc2 or 7,b7 otherwise expand such spaces4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply with respect to-- 7,a7 ongoing or planned small projects to sustain or improve the efficiency of plutonium oxide production1 provided that such projects do not expand the spaces at ,,pf-#d occupied by ,,aries as of ,december #bb1 #bjbc2 7,b7 the planning and design of an additional ,,aries capability at a location other than ,,pf-#d2 or 7,c7 the transfer of the ,,aries capability to a location other than ,,pf-#d4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,the term ,,aries means the ,advanced ,recovery and ,integrated ,extraction ,system method1 developed and piloted at ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico1 for disassembling surplus defense plutonium pits and converting the plutonium from such pits into plutonium oxide4 7,b7 ,the term ,,pf-#d means the ,plutonium ,facility at ,technical ,area #ee located at ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico4 7g7 ,covered project defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered project means-- 7#a7 the ,savannah ,river ,plutonium ,processing ,facility1 ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina 7,project #ba-;,d-#eaa72 or 7#b7 the ,plutonium ,pit ,production ,project1 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico 7,project #ba-;,d-#eab74 7h7 ,management of plutonium modernization program ,not later than #egj days after ,december #bb1 #bjbc1 the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security shall ensure that the plutonium modernization program established by the ,office of ,defense ,programs of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 or any subsequently developed program designed to meet the requirements under subsection 7a71 is managed in accordance with the best practices for schedule development and cost estimating of the ,government ,accountability ,office4 #fabi4 ,certification of completion of milestones with respect to plutonium pit aging 7a7 ,requirement ,the ,administrator shall complete the milestones on plutonium pit aging identified in the report entitled 8,research ,program ,plan for ,plutonium and ,pit ,aging01 published by the ,administration in ,september #bjba4 7b7 ,assessments ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 acting through the ,defense ,programs ,advisory ,committee1 conduct biennial reviews during the period beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 regarding the progress achieved toward completing the milestones described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 seek to enter into an arrangement with the private scientific advisory group known as ,,jason to conduct1 not later than #bjcj1 an assessment of plutonium pit aging4 7c7 ,briefings ,during the period beginning not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees biennial briefings on-- 7#a7 the progress achieved toward completing the milestones described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the results of the assessments described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,certification of completion of milestones ,not later than ,october #a1 #bjca1 the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 certify to the congressional defense committees whether the milestones described in subsection 7a7 have been achieved2 and 7#b7 if the milestones have not been achieved1 submit to such committees a report-- 7,a7 describing the reasons such milestones have not been achieved2 7,b7 including1 if the ,administrator determines the ,administration will not be able to meet one of such milestones1 an explanation for that determination2 and 7,c7 specifying new dates for the completion of the milestones the ,administrator anticipates the ,administration will meet4 #facj4 ,authorization of workforce development and training partnership programs within ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,authority ,the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security may authorize management and operating contractors at covered facilities to develop and implement workforce development and training partnership programs to further the education and training of employees or prospective employees of such management and operating contractors to meet the requirements of section #fabh4 7b7 ,capacity ,to carry out subsection 7a71 a management and operating contractor at a covered facility may provide funding through grants or other means to cover the costs of the development and implementation of a workforce development and training partnership program authorized under such subsection1 including costs relating to curriculum development1 hiring of teachers1 procurement of equipment and machinery1 use of facilities or other properties1 and provision of scholarships and fellowships4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered facility means-- 7,a7 ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,los ,alamos1 ,new ,mexico2 or 7,b7 the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7#b7 ,the term prospective employee means an individual who has applied 7or who1 based on their field of study and experience1 is likely to apply7 for a position of employment with a management and operating contractor to support plutonium pit production at a covered facility4 #faca4 ,stockpile responsiveness program 7a7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to identify1 sustain1 enhance1 integrate1 and continually exercise all capabilities required to conceptualize1 study1 design1 develop1 engineer1 certify1 produce1 and deploy nuclear weapons to ensure the nuclear deterrent of the ,united ,states remains safe1 secure1 reliable1 credible1 and responsive4 7b7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall carry out a stockpile responsiveness program1 along with the stockpile stewardship program under section #faaa and the stockpile management program under section #faaf1 to identify1 sustain1 enhance1 integrate1 and continually exercise all capabilities required to conceptualize1 study1 design1 develop1 engineer1 certify1 produce1 and deploy nuclear weapons4 7c7 ,objectives ,the program under subsection 7b7 shall have the following objectives3 7#a7 ,identify1 sustain1 enhance1 integrate1 and continually exercise all of the capabilities1 infrastructure1 tools1 and technologies across the science1 engineering1 design1 certification1 and manufacturing cycle required to carry out all phases of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process1 with respect to both the nuclear security enterprise and relevant elements of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,identify1 enhance1 and transfer knowledge1 skills1 and direct experience with respect to all phases of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle process from one generation of nuclear weapon designers and engineers to the following generation4 7#c7 ,periodically demonstrate stockpile responsiveness throughout the range of capabilities as required1 such as through the use of prototypes1 flight testing1 and development of plans for certification without the need for nuclear explosive testing4 7#d7 ,shorten design1 certification1 and manufacturing cycles and timelines to minimize the amount of time and costs leading to an engineering prototype and production4 7#e7 ,continually exercise processes for the integration and coordination of all relevant elements and processes of the ,administration and the ,department of ,defense required to ensure stockpile responsiveness4 7#f7 ,the retention of the ability1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 to assess and develop prototype nuclear weapons of foreign countries if needed to meet intelligence requirements and1 if necessary1 to conduct no-yield testing of those prototypes4 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 #facb4 ,long-term plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca of each odd-numbered year through #bjca1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan for meeting national security requirements for unencumbered uranium through #bjgj4 7b7 ,plan requirements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an inventory of unencumbered uranium 7other than depleted uranium71 by program source and enrichment level1 that1 as of the date of the plan1 is allocated to national security requirements4 7#b7 ,an inventory of unencumbered uranium 7other than depleted uranium71 by program source and enrichment level1 that1 as of the date of the plan1 is not allocated to national security requirements but could be allocated to such requirements4 7#c7 ,an identification of national security requirements for unencumbered uranium through #bjgj1 by program source and enrichment level4 7#d7 ,an assessment of current and projected unencumbered uranium production by private industry in the ,united ,states that could support future defense requirements4 7#e7 ,a description of any shortfall in obtaining unencumbered uranium to meet national security requirements and an assessment of whether that shortfall could be mitigated through the blending down of uranium that is of a higher enrichment level4 7#f7 ,an inventory of unencumbered depleted uranium1 an assessment of the portion of that uranium that could be allocated to national security requirements through re-enrichment1 and an estimate of the costs of re-enriching that uranium4 7#g7 ,a description of the swap and barter agreements involving unencumbered uranium needed to meet national security requirements that are in effect on the date of the plan4 7#h7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 when additional enrichment of uranium will be required to meet national security requirements2 and 7,b7 the options the ,secretary is considering to meet such requirements1 including an estimated cost and timeline for each option and a description of any changes to policy or law that the ,secretary determines would be required for each option4 7#i7 ,an assessment of how options to provide additional enriched uranium to meet national security requirements could1 as an additional benefit1 contribute to the establishment of a sustained domestic enrichment capacity and allow the commercial sector of the ,united ,states to reduce reliance on importing uranium from adversary countries4 7c7 ,form of plan ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,comptroller general briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the congressional defense committees receive each plan under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall provide to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate a briefing that includes an assessment of the plan4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term depleted1 with respect to uranium1 means that the uranium is depleted in uranium-#bce compared with natural uranium4 7#b7 ,the term unencumbered1 with respect to uranium1 means that the ,united ,states has no obligation to foreign governments to use the uranium for only peaceful purposes4 #facc4 ,plan for domestic enrichment capability to satisfy ,department of ,defense uranium requirements 7a7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca71 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services and ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains a plan to establish a domestic enrichment capability sufficient to meet defense requirements for enriched uranium4 ,such plan shall include-- 7#a7 a description of defense requirements for enriched uranium expected to be necessary between the date of the enactment of this ,act and #bjfj to meet the requirements of the ,department of ,defense1 including quantities1 material assay1 and the dates by which new enrichment is required2 7#b7 key milestones1 steps1 and policy decisions required to achieve the domestic uranium enrichment capability2 7#c7 the dates by which such key milestones are to be achieved2 7#d7 a funding profile1 broken down by project and sub-project1 for obtaining such capability2 7#e7 a description of any changes in the requirement of the ,department of ,defense for highly enriched uranium due to ,,aukus2 and 7#f7 any other elements or information the ,administrator determines appropriate4 7b7 ,annual certification requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,february #a of each year after the year during which the report required by subsection 7a7 is submitted until the date specified in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a certification that-- 7,a7 the ,administration is in compliance with the plan and milestones contained in the report2 or 7,b7 the ,administration is not in compliance with such plan or milestones1 together with-- 7i7 a description of the nature of the non-compliance2 7ii7 the reasons for the non-compliance2 and 7iii7 a plan to achieve compliance4 7#b7 ,termination date ,no report shall be required under paragraph 7#a7 after the date on which the ,administrator certifies to the congressional defense committees that the final key milestone under the plan has been met4 7c7 ,form of reports ,the report under subsection 7a7 and each annual certification under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 #facd4 ,incorporation of integrated surety architecture 7a7 ,shipments 7#a7 ,the ,administrator shall ensure that shipments described in paragraph 7#b7 incorporate surety technologies relating to transportation and shipping developed by the ,integrated ,surety ,architecture program of the ,administration4 7#b7 ,a shipment described in this paragraph is an over-the-road shipment of the ,administration that involves any nuclear weapon planned to be in the active stockpile after #bjbe4 7b7 ,certain programs 7#a7 ,the ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council1 shall ensure that each program described in paragraph 7#b7 incorporates integrated designs compatible with the ,integrated ,surety ,architecture program4 7#b7 ,a program described in this subsection is a program of the ,administration that is a warhead development program1 a life extension program1 or a warhead major alteration program4 7c7 ,determination 7#a7 ,if1 on a case-by-case basis1 the ,administrator determines that a shipment under subsection 7a7 will not incorporate some or all of the surety technologies described in such subsection1 or that a program under subsection 7b7 will not incorporate some or all of the integrated designs described in such subsection1 the ,administrator shall submit such determination to the congressional defense committees1 including the results of an analysis conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,each determination made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be based on a documented1 system risk analysis that considers security risk reduction1 operational impacts1 and technical risk4 7d7 ,termination ,the requirements of subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbi4 #face4 ,w#ic nuclear warhead acquisition process 7a7 ,reporting requirements 7#a7 ,phase #a ,upon receiving a concept definition study under phase #a of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for the ,w#ic nuclear weapon1 the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the potential military characteristics of the weapon4 7,b7 ,a description of the stockpile-to-target sequence requirements of the weapon4 7,c7 ,an initial assessment of the requirements a ,w#ic nuclear weapon program is likely to generate for the nuclear security enterprise1 including-- 7i7 adjustments to the size and composition of the workforce2 7ii7 additions to existing weapon design and production capabilities2 or 7iii7 additional facility recapitalization or new construction4 7,d7 ,a preliminary description of other significant requirements for a ,w#ic nuclear weapon program1 including-- 7i7 first production unit date2 7ii7 initial operational capability date2 7iii7 full operational capability date2 and 7iv7 any unique safety and surety requirements that could increase design complexity or cost estimate uncertainty4 7#b7 ,phase #b 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council approves phase #b of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for the ,w#ic nuclear weapon1 the ,administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on a plan to implement a process of independent peer review or review by a board of experts1 or both1 with respect to-- 7i7 the nonnuclear components of the weapon2 7ii7 subsystem design2 and 7iii7 engineering aspects of the weapon4 7,b7 ,requirements for process ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the process required by subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 uses-- 7,i7 all relevant capabilities of the ,federal ,government1 the defense industrial base1 and institutions of higher education2 and 7,,ii7 other capabilities that the ,administrator determines necessary2 and 7ii7 informs the entire development life cycle of the ,w#ic nuclear weapon4 7b7 ,certifications and reports at phase #c ,not later than #ae days after the date on which the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council approves phase #c of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for the ,w#ic nuclear weapon-- 7#a7 the administrator shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing that includes certifications that-- 7,a7 phases #a through #e of the joint nuclear weapons life cycle for the weapon will employ1 at a minimum1 the same best practices and will provide ,congress with the same level of programmatic insight as exists under the phase #f4,x process for life extension programs2 and 7,b7 the proposed design for the weapon can be carried out within estimated schedule and cost objectives2 and 7#b7 the ,commander of the ,united ,states ,strategic ,command shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report containing1 or provide to such committees a briefing on1 the requirements for weapon quantity and composition by type for the sub-surface ballistic nuclear 7,,ssbn7 force1 including such requirements planned for the #ae-year period following the date of the report or briefing1 as the case may be1 including any planned life extensions1 retirements1 or alterations4 7c7 ,waivers ,subsections 7a7 and 7b7 may be waived during a period of war declared by ,congress after ,january #a1 #bjba4 7d7 ,joint nuclear weapons life cycle defined ,in this section1 the term joint nuclear weapons life cycle has the meaning given that term in section #faca4 #facf4 ,earned value management and technology readiness levels for life extension programs 7a7 ,review of contractor earned value management systems ,the ,administrator shall enter into an arrangement with an independent entity under which that entity shall-- 7#a7 review and validate whether the earned value management systems of contractors of the ,administration for life extension programs meet the earned value management national standard2 and 7#b7 conduct periodic surveillance reviews of such systems to ensure that such systems maintain compliance with that standard through program completion4 7b7 ,benchmarks for technology readiness levels ,the ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 establish specific benchmarks for technology readiness levels of critical technologies for life extension programs at key decision points2 and 7#b7 ensure that critical technologies meet such benchmarks at such decision points4 7c7 ,applicability ,this section shall apply to programs that1 as of ,january #a1 #bjba1 have not entered phase #c of the nuclear weapons acquisition process or phase #f4c of a nuclear weapons life extension program4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term earned value management national standard means the most recent version of the ,,eia-#gdh ,earned ,value ,management ,system ,standard published by the ,national ,defense ,industrial ,association4 ,,ii ,tritium #fada4 ,tritium production program 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish a tritium production program that is capable of meeting the tritium requirements of the ,united ,states for nuclear weapons4 7b7 ,location of tritium production facility ,the ,secretary shall locate any new tritium production facility of the ,department of ,energy at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina4 7c7 ,in-reactor tests ,the ,secretary may perform in-reactor tests of tritium target rods as part of the activities carried out under the commercial light water reactor program4 #fadb4 ,tritium recycling 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the following activities shall be carried out at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina3 7#a7 ,all tritium recycling for weapons1 including tritium refitting4 7#b7 ,all activities regarding tritium formerly carried out at the ,mound ,plant1 ,ohio4 7b7 ,exception ,the following activities may be carried out at the ,los ,alamos ,national ,laboratory1 ,new ,mexico3 7#a7 ,research on tritium4 7#b7 ,work on tritium in support of the defense inertial confinement fusion program4 7#c7 ,provision of technical assistance to the ,savannah ,river ,site regarding the weapons surveillance program4 #fadc4 ,modernization and consolidation of tritium recycling facilities ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall carry out activities at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina1 to-- 7#a7 modernize and consolidate the facilities for recycling tritium from weapons2 and 7#b7 provide a modern tritium extraction facility so as to ensure that such facilities have a capacity to recycle tritium from weapons that is adequate to meet the requirements for tritium for weapons specified in the ,nuclear ,weapons ,stockpile ,memorandum4 #fjc ,proliferation matters #faea4 ,authority to conduct program relating to fissile materials ,the ,secretary of ,energy may conduct programs designed to improve the protection1 control1 and accountability of fissile materials in ,russia4 #faeb4 ,completion of material protection1 control1 and accounting activities in the ,russian ,federation 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 or specifically authorized by ,congress1 international material protection1 control1 and accounting activities in the ,russian ,federation shall be completed not later than fiscal year #bjah4 7b7 ,exception ,the limitation in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to international material protection1 control1 and accounting activities in the ,russian ,federation associated with the ,agreement ,concerning the ,management and ,disposition of ,plutonium ,designated as ,no ,longer ,required for ,defense ,purposes and ,related ,cooperation1 signed at ,moscow and ,washington ,august #bi and ,september #a1 #bjjj1 and entered into force ,july #ac1 #bjaa 7,,tias #aa-gac4a71 between the ,united ,states and the ,russian ,federation4 #faec4 ,disposition of weapons-usable plutonium at ,savannah ,river ,site 7a7 ,plan for construction and operation of ,,mox facility 7#a7 ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjjc1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress a plan for the construction and operation of the ,,mox facility at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7#b7 ,the plan under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a schedule for construction and operations so as to achieve1 as of ,january #a1 #bjab1 and thereafter1 the ,,mox production objective1 and to produce #a metric ton of mixed-oxide fuel by ,december #ca1 #bjab2 and 7,b7 a schedule of operations of the ,,mox facility designed so that #cd metric tons of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials at the ,savannah ,river ,site will be processed into mixed-oxide fuel by ,january #a1 #bjai4 7#c7 7,a7 ,not later than ,february #ae each year1 beginning in #bjjd and continuing through #bjbd1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the implementation of the plan required by paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 for years before #bjaj shall include-- 7i7 an assessment of compliance with the schedules included with the plan under paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 a certification by the ,secretary whether or not the ,,mox production objective can be met by ,january #bjab4 7,c7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 for years after #bjad shall-- 7i7 address whether the ,,mox production objective has been met2 and 7ii7 assess progress toward meeting the obligations of the ,united ,states under the ,plutonium ,management and ,disposition ,agreement4 7,d7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 for years after #bjai shall also include an assessment of compliance with the ,,mox production objective and1 if not in compliance1 the plan of the ,secretary for achieving one of the following3 7i7 ,compliance with such objective4 7ii7 ,removal of all remaining defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials from the ,state of ,south ,carolina4 7b7 ,corrective actions 7#a7 ,if a report under subsection 7a77#c7 indicates that construction or operation of the ,,mox facility is behind the applicable schedule under subsection 7g7 by #ab months or more1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress1 not later than ,august #ae of the year in which such report is submitted1 a plan for corrective actions to be implemented by the ,secretary to ensure that the ,,mox facility project is capable of meeting the ,,mox production objective4 7#b7 ,if a plan is submitted under paragraph 7#a7 in any year after #bjjh1 the plan shall include corrective actions to be implemented by the ,secretary to ensure that the ,,mox production objective is met4 7#c7 ,any plan for corrective actions under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 shall include established milestones under such plan for achieving compliance with the ,,mox production objective4 7#d7 ,if1 before ,january #a1 #bjab1 the ,secretary determines that there is a substantial and material risk that the ,,mox production objective will not be achieved by #bjab because of a failure to achieve milestones set forth in the most recent corrective action plan under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials to be processed by the ,,mox facility until such risk is addressed and the ,secretary certifies that the ,,mox production objective can be met by #bjab4 7#e7 ,if1 after ,january #a1 #bjad1 the ,secretary determines that the ,,mox production objective has not been achieved because of a failure to achieve milestones set forth in the most recent corrective action plan under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall suspend further transfers of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials to be processed by the ,,mox facility until the ,secretary certifies that the ,,mox production objective can be met4 7#f7 7,a7 ,upon making a determination under paragraph 7#d7 or 7#e71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the options for removing from the ,state of ,south ,carolina an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the ,state of ,south ,carolina after ,april #ae1 #bjjb4 7,b7 ,each report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include an analysis of each option set forth in the report1 including the cost and schedule for implementation of such option1 and any requirements under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 relating to consideration or selection of such option4 7,c7 ,upon submittal of a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall commence any analysis that may be required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi in order to select among the options set forth in the report4 7c7 ,contingent requirement for removal of plutonium and materials from savannah river site ,if the ,,mox production objective is not achieved as of ,january #a1 #bjad1 the ,secretary shall1 consistent with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 and other applicable laws1 remove from the ,state of ,south ,carolina1 for storage or disposal elsewhere-- 7#a7 not later than ,january #a1 #bjaf1 not less than #a metric ton of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials2 and 7#b7 not later than ,january #a1 #bjbb1 an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the ,savannah ,river ,site between ,april #ae1 #bjjb1 and ,january #a1 #bjbb1 but not processed by the ,,mox facility4 7d7 ,economic and impact assistance 7#a7 ,if the ,,mox production objective is not achieved as of ,january #a1 #bjaf1 the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 pay to the ,state of ,south ,carolina each year beginning on or after that date through #bjba for economic and impact assistance an amount equal to #a1jjj1jjj per day1 not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj per year1 until the later of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,,mox production objective is achieved in such year2 or 7,b7 the date on which the ,secretary has removed from the ,state of ,south ,carolina in such year at least #a metric ton of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials4 7#b7 7,a7 ,if1 as of ,january #a1 #bjbb1 the ,,mox facility has not processed mixed-oxide fuel from defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials in the amount of not less than-- 7i7 one metric ton1 in each of any two consecutive calendar years2 and 7ii7 three metric tons total1 the ,secretary shall1 from funds available to the ,secretary1 pay to the ,state of ,south ,carolina for economic and impact assistance an amount equal to #a1jjj1jjj per day1 not to exceed #ajj1jjj1jjj per year1 until the removal by the ,secretary from the ,state of ,south ,carolina of an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the ,savannah ,river ,site between ,april #ae1 #bjjb1 and ,january #a1 #bjbb1 but not processed by the ,,mox facility4 7,b7 ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to terminate1 supersede1 or otherwise affect any other requirements of this section4 7#c7 ,if the ,state of ,south ,carolina obtains an injunction that prohibits the ,department of ,energy from taking any action necessary for the ,department to meet any deadline specified by this subsection1 that deadline shall be extended for a period of time equal to the period of time during which the injunction is in effect4 7e7 ,failure to complete planned disposition program ,if less than #cd metric tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials have been processed by the ,,mox facility by ,october #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than ,december #a1 #bjbf1 and on a biennial basis thereafter1 submit to ,congress a plan for-- 7#a7 completing the processing of #cd metric tons of defense plutonium and defense plutonium material by the ,,mox facility2 or 7#b7 removing from the ,state of ,south ,carolina an amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials equal to the amount of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials transferred to the ,savannah ,river ,site after ,april #ae1 #bjjb1 but not processed by the ,,mox facility4 7f7 ,removal of mixed-oxide fuel upon completion of operations of ,,mox facility ,if1 one year after the date on which operation of the ,,mox facility permanently ceases1 any mixed-oxide fuel remains at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress-- 7#a7 a report on when such fuel will be transferred for use in commercial nuclear reactors2 or 7#b7 a plan for removing such fuel from the ,state of ,south ,carolina4 7g7 ,baseline ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjjf1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the construction and operation of the ,,mox facility that includes a schedule for revising the requirements of this section during fiscal year #bjjg to conform with the schedule established by the ,secretary for the ,,mox facility1 which shall be based on estimated funding levels for the fiscal year4 7h7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,mox production objective ,the term ,,mox production objective means production at the ,,mox facility of mixed-oxide fuel from defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials at an average rate equivalent to not less than one metric ton of mixed-oxide fuel per year4 ,the average rate shall be determined by measuring production at the ,,mox facility from the date the facility is declared operational to the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission through the date of assessment4 7#b7 ,,mox facility ,the term ,,mox facility means the mixed-oxide fuel fabrication facility at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7#c7 ,defense plutonium2 defense plutonium materials ,the terms defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials mean weapons-usable plutonium4 #faed4 ,disposition of surplus defense plutonium at ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina 7a7 ,consultation required ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall consult with the ,governor of the ,state of ,south ,carolina regarding any decisions or plans of the ,secretary related to the disposition of surplus defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials located at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7b7 ,notice required ,for each shipment of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials to the ,savannah ,river ,site1 the ,secretary shall1 not less than #cj days before the commencement of such shipment1 submit to the congressional defense committees a report providing notice of such shipment4 7c7 ,plan for disposition ,the ,secretary shall prepare a plan for disposal of the surplus defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials currently located at the ,savannah ,river ,site and for disposal of defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials to be shipped to the ,savannah ,river ,site in the future4 ,the plan shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of each option considered for such disposal4 7#b7 ,an identification of the preferred option for such disposal4 7#c7 ,with respect to the facilities for such disposal that are required by the ,department of ,energy's ,record of ,decision for the ,storage and ,disposition of ,weapons-,usable ,fissile ,materials ,final ,programmatic ,environmental ,impact ,statement dated ,january #ad1 #aiig-- 7,a7 a statement of the cost of construction and operation of such facilities2 7,b7 a schedule for the expeditious construction of such facilities1 including milestones2 and 7,c7 a firm schedule for funding the cost of such facilities4 7#d7 ,a specification of the means by which all such defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials will be removed in a timely manner from the ,savannah ,river ,site for storage or disposal elsewhere4 7d7 ,plan for alternative disposition ,if the ,secretary determines not to proceed at the ,savannah ,river ,site with construction of the plutonium immobilization plant1 or with the mixed oxide fuel fabrication facility1 the ,secretary shall prepare a plan that identifies a disposition path for all defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials that would otherwise have been disposed of at such plant or such facility1 as applicable4 7e7 ,submission of plans ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjjb1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress the plan required by subsection 7c7 7and the plan prepared under subsection 7d71 if applicable74 7f7 ,limitation on plutonium shipments ,if the ,secretary does not submit to ,congress the plan required by subsection 7c7 7and the plan prepared under subsection 7d71 if applicable7 by ,february #a1 #bjjb1 the ,secretary shall be prohibited from shipping defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials to the ,savannah ,river ,site during the period beginning on ,february #a1 #bjjb1 and ending on the date on which such plans are submitted to ,congress4 7g7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit or limit the ,secretary from shipping defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials to sites other than the ,savannah ,river ,site during the period referred to in subsection 7f7 or any other period4 7h7 ,annual report on funding for fissile materials disposition activities ,the ,secretary shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,energy budget for each fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca7 a report setting forth the extent to which amounts requested for the ,department for such fiscal year for fissile materials disposition activities will enable the ,department to meet commitments for the disposition of surplus defense plutonium and defense plutonium materials located at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 and for any other fissile materials disposition activities1 in such fiscal year4 #faee4 ,acceleration of removal or security of fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide 7a7 ,sense of ,congress 7#a7 ,it is the sense of ,congress that the security1 including the rapid removal or secure storage1 of high-risk1 proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment at vulnerable sites worldwide should be a top priority among the activities to achieve the national security of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,president may establish in the ,department of ,energy a task force to be known as the ,task ,force on ,nuclear ,materials to carry out the program authorized by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,program authorized ,the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out a program to undertake an accelerated1 comprehensive worldwide effort to mitigate the threats posed by high-risk1 proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment located at sites potentially vulnerable to theft or diversion4 7c7 ,program elements 7#a7 ,activities under the program under subsection 7b7 may include the following3 7,a7 ,accelerated efforts to secure1 remove1 or eliminate proliferation-attractive fissile materials or radiological materials in research reactors1 other reactors1 and other facilities worldwide4 7,b7 ,arrangements for the secure shipment of proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment to other countries willing to accept such materials and equipment1 or to the ,united ,states if such countries cannot be identified1 and the provision of secure storage or disposition of such materials and equipment following shipment4 7,c7 ,the transportation of proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment from sites identified as proliferation risks to secure facilities in other countries or in the ,united ,states4 7,d7 ,the processing and packaging of proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment in accordance with required standards for transport1 storage1 and disposition4 7,e7 ,the provision of interim security upgrades for vulnerable1 proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment pending their removal from their current sites4 7,f7 ,the utilization of funds to upgrade security and accounting at sites where proliferation-attractive fissile materials or radiological materials will remain for an extended period of time in order to ensure that such materials are secure against plausible potential threats and will remain so in the future4 7,g7 ,the management of proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment at secure facilities4 7,h7 ,actions to ensure that security1 including security upgrades at sites and facilities for the storage or disposition of proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment1 continues to function as intended4 7,i7 ,the provision of technical support to the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency 7,,iaea71 other countries1 and other entities to facilitate removal of1 and security upgrades to facilities that contain1 proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment worldwide4 7,j7 ,the development of alternative fuels and irradiation targets based on low-enriched uranium to convert research or other reactors fueled by highly-enriched uranium to such alternative fuels1 as well as the conversion of reactors and irradiation targets employing highly-enriched uranium to employment of such alternative fuels and targets4 7,k7 ,accelerated actions for the blend down of highly-enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium4 7,l7 ,the provision of assistance in the closure and decommissioning of sites identified as presenting risks of proliferation of proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment4 7,m7 ,programs to-- 7i7 assist in the placement of employees displaced as a result of actions pursuant to the program in enterprises not representing a proliferation threat2 and 7ii7 convert 7including through the use of alternative technologies7 sites identified as presenting risks of proliferation regarding proliferation-attractive fissile materials1 radiological materials1 and related equipment to purposes not representing a proliferation threat to the extent necessary to eliminate the proliferation threat4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 carry out the program in consultation with1 and with the assistance of1 appropriate departments1 agencies1 and other entities of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#c7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 carry out activities under the program in collaboration with such foreign governments1 non-governmental organizations1 and other international entities as the ,secretary of ,energy considers appropriate for the program4 7d7 ,funding ,amounts authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,energy for defense nuclear nonproliferation activities shall be available for purposes of the program under this section4 7e7 ,participation by other governments and organizations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 enter into one or more agreements with any person 7including a foreign government1 international organization1 or multinational entity7 that the ,secretary of ,energy considers appropriate under which the person contributes funds for purposes of the programs described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,programs covered ,the programs described in this paragraph are any programs within the ,office of ,defense ,nuclear ,nonproliferation of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7#c7 ,retention and use of amounts ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 the ,secretary of ,energy may retain and use amounts contributed under an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 for purposes of the programs described in paragraph 7#b74 ,amounts so contributed shall be retained in a separate fund established in the ,treasury for such purposes and shall be available for use without further appropriation and without fiscal year limitation4 7#d7 ,return of amounts not used within #e years ,if an amount contributed under an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 is not used under this subsection within #e years after it was contributed1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall return that amount to the person who contributed it4 7#e7 ,annual report ,not later than ,october #ca of each year1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the receipt and use of amounts under this subsection during the preceding fiscal year4 ,each report for a fiscal year shall set forth-- 7,a7 a statement of any amounts received under this subsection1 including1 for each such amount1 the value of the contribution and the person who contributed it2 7,b7 a statement of any amounts used under this subsection1 including1 for each such amount1 the purposes for which the amount was used2 and 7,c7 a statement of the amounts retained but not used under this subsection1 including1 for each such amount1 the purposes 7if known7 for which the ,secretary intends to use the amount4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term fissile materials means plutonium1 highly-enriched uranium1 or other material capable of sustaining an explosive nuclear chain reaction1 including irradiated items containing such materials if the radiation field from such items is not sufficient to prevent the theft or misuse of such items4 7#b7 ,the term radiological materials includes ,americium-#bda1 ,californium-#beb1 ,cesium-#acg1 ,cobalt-#fj1 ,iridium-#aib1 ,plutonium-#bch1 ,radium-#bbf1 ,strontium-#ij1 ,curium-#bdd1 and irradiated items containing such materials1 or other materials designated by the ,secretary of ,energy for purposes of this paragraph4 7#c7 ,the term related equipment includes equipment useful for enrichment of uranium in the isotope #bce and for extraction of fissile materials from irradiated fuel rods and other equipment designated by the ,secretary of ,energy for purposes of this section4 7#d7 ,the term highly-enriched uranium means uranium enriched to or above #bj percent in the isotope #bce4 7#e7 ,the term low-enriched uranium means uranium enriched below #bj percent in the isotope #bce4 7#f7 ,the term proliferation-attractive1 in the case of fissile materials and radiological materials1 means quantities and types of such materials that are determined by the ,secretary of ,energy to present a significant risk to the national security of the ,united ,states if diverted to a use relating to proliferation4 7#g7 ,the term alternative technologies means technologies1 such as accelerator-based equipment1 that do not use radiological materials4 #faef4 ,acceleration of replacement of cesium blood irradiation sources 7a7 ,goal ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the goal of the covered programs is eliminating the use of blood irradiation devices in the ,united ,states that rely on cesium chloride by ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,implementation ,to meet the goal specified by subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall carry out the covered programs in a manner that-- 7#a7 is voluntary for owners of blood irradiation devices2 7#b7 allows for the ,united ,states1 subject to the review of the ,administrator1 to pay up to #ej percent of the per-device cost of replacing blood irradiation devices covered by the programs2 7#c7 allows for the ,united ,states to pay up to #ajj percent of the cost of removing and disposing of cesium sources retired from service by the programs2 and 7#d7 replaces such devices with x-ray irradiation devices or other devices approved by the ,food and ,drug ,administration that provide significant threat reduction as compared to cesium chloride irradiators4 7c7 ,duration ,the ,administrator shall carry out the covered programs until ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb71 the ,administrator shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the covered programs1 including-- 7#a7 identification of each cesium chloride blood irradiation device in the ,united ,states1 including the number1 general location1 and user type2 7#b7 a plan for achieving the goal established by subsection 7a72 7#c7 a methodology for prioritizing replacement of such devices that takes into account irradiator age and prior material security initiatives2 7#d7 in consultation with the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission and the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 a strategy identifying any legislative1 regulatory1 or other measures necessary to constrain the introduction of new cesium chloride blood irradiation devices2 7#e7 identification of the annual funds required to meet the goal established by subsection 7a72 and 7#f7 a description of the disposal path for cesium chloride sources under the covered programs4 7e7 ,assessment ,the ,administrator shall submit an assessment to the appropriate congressional committees by ,september #bj1 #bjbc1 of the results of the actions on the covered programs under this section1 including-- 7#a7 the number of replacement irradiators under the covered programs2 7#b7 the life-cycle costs of the programs1 including personnel training1 maintenance1 and replacement costs for new irradiation devices2 7#c7 the cost-effectiveness of the covered programs2 7#d7 an analysis of the effectiveness of the new irradiation devices' technology2 and 7#e7 a forecast of whether the ,administrator will meet the goal established in subsection 7a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 and the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,covered programs ,the term covered programs means the following programs of the ,office of ,radiological ,security of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration3 7,a7 ,the ,cesium ,irradiator ,replacement ,program4 7,b7 ,the ,off-,site ,source ,recovery ,program4 #faeg4 ,international agreements on nuclear weapons data ,the ,secretary of ,energy may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 enter into agreements with countries or international organizations to conduct data collection and analysis to determine accurately and in a timely manner the source of any components of1 or fissile material used or attempted to be used in1 a nuclear device or weapon4 #faeh4 ,international agreements on information on radioactive materials ,the ,secretary of ,energy may1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state and in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 enter into agreements with countries or international organizations-- 7#a7 to acquire for the materials information program of the ,department of ,energy validated information on the physical characteristics of radioactive material produced1 used1 or stored at various locations1 in order to facilitate the ability to determine accurately and in a timely manner the source of any components of1 or fissile material used or attempted to be used in1 a nuclear device or weapon2 and 7#b7 to obtain access to information described in paragraph 7#a7 in the event of-- 7,a7 a nuclear detonation2 or 7,b7 the interdiction or discovery of a nuclear device or weapon or nuclear material4 #faei4 ,defense nuclear nonproliferation management plan 7a7 ,plan required ,the ,administrator shall develop and annually update a five-year management plan for activities associated with the defense nuclear nonproliferation programs of the ,administration to prevent and counter the proliferation of materials1 technology1 equipment1 and expertise related to nuclear and radiological weapons in order to minimize and address the risk of nuclear terrorism and the proliferation of such weapons4 7b7 ,submission to ,congress 7#a7 ,not later than ,march #ae of each even-numbered year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a summary of the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,not later than ,march #ae of each odd-numbered year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a detailed report on the plan developed under subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,each summary submitted under paragraph 7#a7 and each report submitted under paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex if necessary4 7c7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to each defense nuclear nonproliferation program of the ,administration1 the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the policy context in which the program operates1 including-- 7,a7 a list of relevant laws1 policy directives issued by the ,president1 and international agreements2 and 7,b7 nuclear nonproliferation activities carried out by other ,federal agencies4 7#b7 ,a description of the objectives and priorities of the program during the year preceding the submission of the summary required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 or the report required by paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 as the case may be4 7#c7 ,a description of the activities carried out under the program during that year4 7#d7 ,a description of the accomplishments and challenges of the program during that year1 based on an assessment of metrics and objectives previously established to determine the effectiveness of the program4 7#e7 ,a description of any gaps that remain that were not or could not be addressed by the program during that year4 7#f7 ,an identification and explanation of uncommitted or uncosted balances for the program1 as of the date of the submission of the summary required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 or the report required by paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 as the case may be1 that are greater than the acceptable carryover thresholds1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#g7 ,an identification of funds for the program received through contributions from or cost-sharing agreements with foreign governments consistent with section #faee7;e7 during the year preceding the submission of the summary required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 or the report required by paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 as the case may be1 and an explanation of such contributions and agreements4 7#h7 ,a description and assessment of activities carried out under the program during that year that were coordinated with other elements of the ,department of ,energy1 with the ,department of ,defense1 and with other ,federal agencies1 to maximize efficiency and avoid redundancies4 7#i7 ,plans for activities of the program during the five-year period beginning on the date on which the summary required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 or the report required by paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 as the case may be1 is submitted1 including activities with respect to the following3 7,a7 ,preventing nuclear and radiological proliferation and terrorism1 including through-- 7i7 material management and minimization1 particularly with respect to removing or minimizing the use of highly enriched uranium1 plutonium1 and radiological materials worldwide 7and identifying the countries in which such materials are located71 efforts to dispose of surplus material1 converting reactors from highly enriched uranium to low-enriched uranium 7and identifying the countries in which such reactors are located72 7ii7 global nuclear material security1 including securing highly enriched uranium1 plutonium1 and radiological materials worldwide 7and identifying the countries in which such materials are located71 and providing radiation detection capabilities at foreign ports and borders2 7iii7 nonproliferation and arms control1 including nuclear verification and safeguards2 7iv7 defense nuclear research and development1 including a description of activities related to developing and improving technology to detect the proliferation and detonation of nuclear weapons1 verifying compliance of foreign countries with commitments under treaties and agreements relating to nuclear weapons1 and detecting the diversion of nuclear materials 7including safeguards technology72 and 7v7 nonproliferation construction programs1 including activities associated with ,department of ,energy ,order #dac4a 7relating to program management controls74 7,b7 ,countering nuclear and radiological proliferation and terrorism4 7,c7 ,responding to nuclear and radiological proliferation and terrorism1 including through-- 7i7 crisis operations2 7ii7 consequences management2 and 7iii7 emergency management1 including international capacity building4 7#aj7 ,a threat assessment1 carried out by the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d7771 with respect to the risk of nuclear and radiological proliferation and terrorism and a description of how each activity carried out under the program will counter the threat during the five-year period beginning on the date on which the summary required by paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 or the report required by paragraph 7#b7 of that subsection1 as the case may be1 is submitted and1 as appropriate1 in the longer term4 7#aa7 ,a plan for funding the program during that five-year period4 7#ab7 ,an identification of metrics and objectives for determining the effectiveness of each activity carried out under the program during that five-year period4 7#ac7 ,a description of the activities to be carried out under the program during that five-year period and a description of how the program will be prioritized relative to other defense nuclear nonproliferation programs of the ,administration during that five-year period to address the highest priority risks and requirements1 as informed by the threat assessment carried out under paragraph 7#aj74 7#ad7 ,a description and assessment of activities to be carried out under the program during that five-year period that will be coordinated with other elements of the ,department of ,energy1 with the ,department of ,defense1 and with other ,federal agencies1 to maximize efficiency and avoid redundancies4 7#ae7 ,a summary of the technologies and capabilities documented under section #fafj7;a74 7#af7 ,a summary of the assessments conducted under section #fafj7;b77#a74 7#ag7 ,such other matters as the ,administrator considers appropriate4 #fafj4 ,information relating to certain defense nuclear nonproliferation programs 7a7 ,technologies and capabilities ,the ,administrator shall document1 for efforts that are not focused on basic research1 the technologies and capabilities of the defense nuclear nonproliferation research and development program that-- 7#a7 are transitioned to end users for further development or deployment2 and 7#b7 are deployed4 7b7 ,assessments of status 7#a7 ,in assessing projects under the defense nuclear nonproliferation research and development program or the defense nuclear nonproliferation and arms control program1 the ,administrator shall compare the status of each such project1 including with respect to the final results of such project1 to the baseline targets and goals established in the initial project plan of such project4 7#b7 ,the ,administrator may carry out paragraph 7#a7 using a common template or such other means as the ,administrator determines appropriate4 #fafa4 ,annual ,selected ,acquisition ,reports on certain hardware relating to defense nuclear nonproliferation 7a7 ,annual ,selected ,acquisition ,reports 7#a7 ,in general ,at the end of each fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on each covered hardware project4 ,the reports shall be known as ,selected ,acquisition ,reports for the covered hardware project concerned4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the information contained in the ,selected ,acquisition ,report for a fiscal year for a covered hardware project shall be the information contained in the ,selected ,acquisition ,report for such fiscal year for a major defense acquisition program under section #dcea or any successor system1 expressed in terms of the covered hardware project4 7b7 ,covered hardware project defined ,in this section1 the term covered hardware project means a project carried out under the defense nuclear nonproliferation research and development program that-- 7#a7 is focused on the production and deployment of hardware1 including with respect to the development and deployment of satellites or satellite payloads2 and 7#b7 exceeds #ejj1jjj1jjj in total program cost over the course of five years4 #fjd ,defense ,environmental ,cleanup ,matters ,i ,defense environmental cleanup #faga4 ,defense environmental cleanup account 7a7 ,establishment ,there is hereby established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states for the ,department of ,energy an account to be known as the ,defense ,environmental ,cleanup ,account 7hereafter in this section referred to as the ,account74 7b7 ,amounts in account ,all sums appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for defense environmental cleanup at defense nuclear facilities shall be credited to the ,account4 ,such appropriations shall be authorized annually by law4 ,to the extent provided in appropriations ,acts1 amounts in the ,account shall remain available until expended4 #fagb4 ,classification of defense environmental cleanup as capital asset projects or operations activities ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,environmental ,management1 in consultation with other appropriate officials of the ,department of ,energy1 shall establish requirements for the classification of defense environmental cleanup projects as capital asset projects or operations activities4 #fagc4 ,requirement to develop future use plans for defense environmental cleanup 7a7 ,authority to develop future use plans ,the ,secretary of ,energy may develop future use plans for any defense nuclear facility at which defense environmental cleanup activities are occurring4 7b7 ,requirement to develop future use plans ,the ,secretary shall develop a future use plan for each of the following defense nuclear facilities3 7#a7 ,hanford ,site1 ,richland1 ,washington4 7#b7 ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7#c7 ,idaho ,national ,engineering ,laboratory1 ,idaho4 7c7 ,citizen advisory board 7#a7 ,at each defense nuclear facility for which the ,secretary of ,energy intends or is required to develop a future use plan under this section and for which no citizen advisory board has been established1 the ,secretary shall establish a citizen advisory board4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may authorize the manager of a defense nuclear facility for which a future use plan is developed under this section 7or1 if there is no such manager1 an appropriate official of the ,department of ,energy designated by the ,secretary7 to pay routine administrative expenses of a citizen advisory board established for that facility4 ,such payments shall be made from funds available to the ,secretary for defense environmental cleanup activities necessary for national security programs4 7d7 ,requirement to consult with citizen advisory board ,in developing a future use plan under this section with respect to a defense nuclear facility1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall consult with a citizen advisory board established pursuant to subsection 7c7 or a similar advisory board already in existence as of ,september #bc1 #aiif1 for such facility1 affected local governments 7including any local future use redevelopment authorities71 and other appropriate ,state agencies4 7e7 #ej-year planning period ,a future use plan developed under this section shall cover a period of at least #ej years4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after completing development of a final plan for a site listed in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress a report on the plan4 ,the report shall describe the plan and contain such findings and recommendations with respect to the site as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7g7 ,savings provisions 7#a7 ,nothing in this section1 or in a future use plan developed under this section with respect to a defense nuclear facility1 shall be construed as requiring any modification to a future use plan with respect to a defense nuclear facility that was developed before ,september #bc1 #aiif4 7#b7 ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect statutory requirements for a defense environmental cleanup activity or project or to modify or otherwise affect applicable statutory or regulatory defense environmental cleanup requirements1 including substantive standards intended to protect public health and the environment1 nor shall anything in this section be construed to preempt or impair any local land use planning or zoning authority or ,state authority4 #fagd4 ,future-years defense environmental cleanup plan 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress each year1 at or about the same time that the ,president's budget is submitted to ,congress for a fiscal year under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 a future-years defense environmental cleanup plan that-- 7#a7 reflects the estimated expenditures and proposed appropriations included in that budget for the ,department of ,energy for defense environmental cleanup2 and 7#b7 covers a period that includes the fiscal year for which that budget is submitted and not less than the four succeeding fiscal years4 7b7 ,elements ,each future-years defense environmental cleanup plan required by subsection 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,a detailed description of the projects and activities relating to defense environmental cleanup to be carried out during the period covered by the plan at the sites specified in subsection 7c7 and with respect to the activities specified in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,a statement of proposed budget authority1 estimated expenditures1 and proposed appropriations necessary to support such projects and activities4 7#c7 ,with respect to each site specified in subsection 7c71 the following3 7,a7 ,a statement of each milestone included in an enforceable agreement governing cleanup and waste remediation for that site for each fiscal year covered by the plan4 7,b7 ,for each such milestone1 a statement with respect to whether each such milestone will be met in each such fiscal year4 7,c7 ,for any milestone that will not be met1 an explanation of why the milestone will not be met and the date by which the milestone is expected to be met4 7,d7 ,for any milestone that has been missed1 renegotiated1 or postponed1 a statement of the current milestone1 the original milestone1 and any interim milestones4 7c7 ,sites specified ,the sites specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,idaho ,national ,laboratory1 ,idaho4 7#b7 ,the ,waste ,isolation ,pilot ,plant1 ,carlsbad1 ,new ,mexico4 7#c7 ,the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina4 7#d7 ,the ,oak ,ridge ,national ,laboratory1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee4 7#e7 ,the ,hanford ,site1 ,richland1 ,washington4 7#f7 ,any defense closure site of the ,department of ,energy4 7#g7 ,any site of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 7d7 ,activities specified ,the activities specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,program support4 7#b7 ,program direction4 7#c7 ,safeguards and security4 7#d7 ,technology development and deployment4 7#e7 ,federal contributions to the ,uranium ,enrichment ,decontamination and ,decommissioning ,fund established under section #ahja of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbig;g74 #fage4 ,accelerated schedule for defense environmental cleanup activities 7a7 ,accelerated cleanup ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall accelerate the schedule for defense environmental cleanup activities and disposition projects for a site at a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility if the ,secretary determines that such an accelerated schedule will accelerate the recapitalization1 modernization1 or replacement of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration facilities supporting the nuclear weapons stockpile1 achieve meaningful1 long-term cost savings to the ,federal ,government1 or could substantially accelerate the release of land for local reuse without undermining national security objectives4 7b7 ,consideration of factors ,in making a determination under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consider the following3 7#a7 ,the extent to which accelerated cleanup schedules can contribute to a more rapid modernization of ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration facilities4 7#b7 ,the cost savings achievable by the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,the potential for reuse of the site4 7#d7 ,the risks that the site poses to local health and safety4 7#e7 ,the proximity of the site to populated areas4 7c7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section may be construed to affect a specific statutory requirement for a specific defense environmental cleanup activity or project or to modify or otherwise affect applicable statutory or regulatory defense environmental cleanup requirements1 including substantive standards intended to protect public health and the environment4 #fagf4 ,defense environmental cleanup technology program 7a7 ,establishment of program ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish and carry out a program of research for the development of technologies useful for-- 7#a7 the reduction of environmental hazards and contamination resulting from defense waste2 and 7#b7 environmental restoration of inactive defense waste disposal sites4 7b7 ,definitions ,as used in this section3 7#a7 ,the term defense waste means waste1 including radioactive waste1 resulting primarily from atomic energy defense activities of the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,the term inactive defense waste disposal site means any site 7including any facility7 under the control or jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,energy which is used for the disposal of defense waste and is closed to the disposal of additional defense waste1 including any site that is subject to decontamination and decommissioning4 #fagg4 ,other programs relating to technology development 7a7 ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary may establish a program1 to be known as the ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program1 to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the defense environmental cleanup processes of the ,office4 7#b7 ,focus 7,a7 ,improvements ,in carrying out the ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program1 the ,secretary shall focus on the continuous improvement of new or available technologies1 including-- 7i7 decontamination chemicals and techniques2 7ii7 remote sensing and wireless communication to reduce manpower and laboratory efforts2 7iii7 detection1 assay1 and certification instrumentation2 and 7iv7 packaging materials1 methods1 and shipping systems4 7,b7 ,other areas ,the ,secretary may include in the ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program mission-relevant development1 demonstration1 and deployment activities unrelated to the focus areas described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,use of new and emerging technologies 7,a7 ,development and demonstration ,in carrying out the ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program1 the ,secretary shall ensure that site offices of the ,office conduct technology development1 demonstration1 testing1 permitting1 and deployment of new and emerging technologies to establish a sound technical basis for the selection of technologies for defense environmental cleanup or infrastructure operations4 7,b7 ,collaboration required ,the ,secretary shall collaborate1 to the extent practicable1 with the heads of other departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government1 the ,national ,laboratories1 other ,federal laboratories1 appropriate ,state regulators and agencies1 and the ,department of ,labor in the development1 demonstration1 testing1 permitting1 and deployment of new technologies under the ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program4 7#d7 ,agreements to carry out projects 7,a7 ,authority ,in carrying out the ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program1 the ,secretary may enter into agreements with nongovernmental entities for technology development1 demonstration1 testing1 permitting1 and deployment projects to improve technologies in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select projects under subparagraph 7,a7 through a rigorous process that involves-- 7i7 transparent and open competition2 and 7ii7 a review process that1 if practicable1 is conducted in an independent manner consistent with ,department guidance on selecting and funding public-private partnerships4 7,c7 ,cost-sharing ,the ,federal share of the costs of the development1 demonstration1 testing1 permitting1 and deployment of new technologies carried out under this paragraph shall be not more than #gj percent4 7,d7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days before the date on which the ,secretary enters into the first agreement under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the process of selecting and funding efforts within the ,incremental ,technology ,development ,program1 including with respect to the plans of the ,secretary to ensure a scientifically rigorous process that minimizes potential conflicts of interest4 7b7 ,high-,impact ,technology ,development ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,high-,impact ,technology ,development ,program1 under which the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with nongovernmental entities for projects that pursue technologies that1 with respect to the mission-- 7,a7 holistically address difficult challenges2 7,b7 hold the promise of breakthrough improvements2 or 7,c7 align existing or in-use technologies with difficult challenges4 7#b7 ,areas of focus ,the ,secretary may include as areas of focus for a project carried out under the ,high-,impact ,technology ,development ,program the following3 7,a7 ,developing and demonstrating improved methods for source and plume characterization and monitoring1 with an emphasis on-- 7i7 real-time field acquisition2 and 7ii7 the use of indicator species analyses with advanced contaminant transport models to enable better understanding of contaminant migration4 7,b7 ,developing and determining the limits of performance for remediation technologies and integrated remedial systems that prevent migration of contaminants1 including by producing associated guidance and design manuals for technologies that could be widely used across the complex4 7,c7 ,demonstrating advanced monitoring approaches that use multiple lines of evidence for monitoring long-term performance of-- 7i7 remediation systems2 and 7ii7 noninvasive near-field monitoring techniques4 7,d7 ,developing and demonstrating methods to characterize the physical and chemical attributes of waste that control behavior1 with an emphasis on-- 7i7 rapid and nondestructive examination and assay techniques2 and 7ii7 methods to determine radio-nuclide1 heavy metals1 and organic constituents4 7,e7 ,demonstrating the technical basis for determining when enhanced or natural attenuation is an appropriate approach for remediation of complex sites4 7,f7 ,developing and demonstrating innovative methods to achieve real-time and1 if practicable1 in situ characterization data for tank waste and process streams that could be useful for all phases of the waste management program1 including improving the accuracy and representativeness of characterization data for residual waste in tanks and ancillary equipment4 7,g7 ,adapting existing waste treatment technologies or demonstrating new waste treatment technologies at the pilot plant scale using real wastes or realistic surrogates-- 7i7 to address engineering adaptations2 7ii7 to ensure compliance with waste treatment standards and other applicable requirements under ,federal and ,state law and any existing agreements or consent decrees to which the ,department is a party2 and 7iii7 to enable successful deployment at full-scale and in support of operations4 7,h7 ,developing and demonstrating rapid testing protocols that-- 7i7 are accepted by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission1 the ,department1 and the scientific community2 7ii7 can be used to measure long-term waste form performance under realistic disposal environments2 7iii7 can determine whether a stabilized waste is suitable for disposal2 and 7iv7 reduce the need for extensive1 time-consuming1 and costly analyses on every batch of waste prior to disposal4 7,i7 ,developing and demonstrating direct stabilization technologies to provide waste forms for disposing of elemental mercury4 7,j7 ,developing and demonstrating innovative and effective retrieval methods for removal of waste residual materials from tanks and ancillary equipment1 including mobile retrieval equipment or methods capable of immediately removing waste from leaking tanks1 and connecting pipelines4 7#c7 ,project selection 7,a7 ,selection ,the ,secretary shall select projects to be carried out under the ,high-,impact ,technology ,development ,program through a rigorous process that involves-- 7i7 transparent and open competition2 and 7ii7 a review process that1 if practicable1 is conducted in an independent manner consistent with ,department guidance on selecting and funding public-private partnerships4 7,b7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days before the date on which the ,secretary enters into the first agreement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on the process of selecting and funding efforts within the ,high-,impact ,technology ,development ,program1 including with respect to the plans of the ,secretary to ensure a scientifically rigorous process that minimizes potential conflicts of interest4 7c7 ,environmental ,management ,university ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,environmental ,management ,university ,program1 to-- 7,a7 engage faculty1 post-doctoral fellows or researchers1 and graduate students of institutions of higher education on subjects relating to the mission to show a clear path for students for employment within the environmental management enterprise2 7,b7 provide institutions of higher education and the ,department access to advances in engineering and science2 7,c7 clearly identify to institutions of higher education the tools necessary to enter into the environmental management field professionally2 and 7,d7 encourage current employees of the ,department to pursue advanced degrees4 7#b7 ,areas of focus ,the ,secretary may include as areas of focus for a grant made under the ,environmental ,management ,university ,program the following3 7,a7 ,the atomic- and molecular-scale chemistries of waste processing4 7,b7 ,contaminant immobilization in engineered and natural systems4 7,c7 ,developing innovative materials1 with an emphasis on nanomaterials or biomaterials1 that could enable sequestration of challenging hazardous or radioactive constituents such as technetium and iodine4 7,d7 ,elucidating and exploiting complex speciation and reactivity far from equilibrium4 7,e7 ,understanding and controlling chemical and physical processes at interfaces4 7,f7 ,harnessing physical and chemical processes to revolutionize separations4 7,g7 ,tailoring waste forms for contaminants in harsh chemical environments4 7,h7 ,predicting and understanding subsurface system behavior and response to perturbations4 7#c7 ,individual research grants ,in carrying out the ,environmental ,management ,university ,program1 the ,secretary may make individual research grants to faculty1 post-doctoral fellows or researchers1 and graduate students of institutions of higher education for three-year research projects1 with an option for an extension of one additional two-year period4 7#d7 ,grants for interdisciplinary collaborations ,in carrying out the ,environmental ,management ,university ,program1 the ,secretary may make research grants for strategic partnerships among scientists1 faculty1 post-doctoral fellows or researchers1 and graduate students of institutions of higher education for three-year research projects4 7#e7 ,hiring of undergraduates ,in carrying out the ,environmental ,management ,university ,program1 the ,secretary may establish a summer internship program for undergraduates of institutions of higher education to work on projects relating to environmental management4 7#f7 ,workshops ,in carrying out the ,environmental ,management ,university ,program1 the ,secretary may hold workshops with the ,office of ,environmental ,management1 the ,office of ,science1 and members of academia and industry concerning environmental management challenges and solutions4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term complex means all sites managed in whole or in part by the ,office4 7#b7 ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,energy4 7#c7 ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a774 7#d7 ,the term mission means the mission of the ,office4 7#e7 ,the term ,national ,laboratory has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja74 7#f7 ,the term ,office means the ,office of ,environmental ,management of the ,department4 7#g7 ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary for ,environmental ,management4 #fagh4 ,report on defense environmental cleanup expenditures ,each year1 at the same time the ,president submits to ,congress the budget for a fiscal year 7pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress a report on how the defense environmental cleanup funds of the ,department of ,energy were expended during the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year during which the budget is submitted4 ,the report shall include details on expenditures by operations office1 installation1 budget category1 and activity4 ,the report also shall include any schedule changes or modifications to planned activities for the fiscal year in which the budget is submitted4 #fagi4 ,public participation in planning for defense environmental cleanup ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall consult with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 the ,attorney ,general1 ,governors and attorneys general of affected ,states1 appropriate representatives of affected ,indian tribes1 and interested members of the public in any planning conducted by the ,secretary for defense environmental cleanup activities at ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities4 #fahj4 ,policy of ,department of ,energy regarding future defense environmental management matters 7a7 ,policy required 7#a7 ,commencing not later than ,october #a1 #bjje1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall have in effect a policy for carrying out future defense environmental management matters of the ,department of ,energy4 ,the policy shall specify each officer within the ,department with responsibilities for carrying out that policy and1 for each such officer1 the nature and extent of those responsibilities4 7#b7 ,in paragraph 7#a71 the term future defense environmental management matter means any environmental cleanup project1 decontamination and decommissioning project1 waste management project1 or related activity that arises out of the activities of the ,department in carrying out programs necessary for national security and is to be commenced after ,november #bd1 #bjjc4 ,however1 such term does not include any such project or activity the responsibility for which has been assigned1 as of ,november #bd1 #bjjc1 to the ,environmental ,management program of the ,department4 7b7 ,reflection in budget ,for fiscal year #bjjf and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,energy budget for such fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca7 reflect the policy required by subsection 7a74 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section in consultation with the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security and the ,under ,secretary of ,energy for ,energy1 ,science1 and ,environment4 7d7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall include with the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,energy budget for fiscal year #bjje 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca7 a report on the policy that the ,secretary plans to have in effect under subsection 7a7 as of ,october #a1 #bjje4 ,the report shall specify the officers and responsibilities referred to in subsection 7a74 #faha4 ,estimation of costs of meeting defense environmental cleanup milestones required by consent orders ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,energy budget for each fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca7 a report on the cost1 for that fiscal year and the four fiscal years following that fiscal year1 of meeting milestones required by a consent order at each defense nuclear facility at which defense environmental cleanup activities are occurring4 ,the report shall include1 for each such facility-- 7#a7 a specification of the cost of meeting such milestones during that fiscal year2 and 7#b7 an estimate of the cost of meeting such milestones during the four fiscal years following that fiscal year4 #fahb4 ,public statement of environmental liabilities ,each year1 at the same time that the ,department of ,energy submits its annual financial report under section #ceaf of title #ca1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall make available to the public a statement of environmental liabilities1 as calculated for the most recent audited financial statement of the ,department under section #ceae of that title1 for each defense nuclear facility at which defense environmental cleanup activities are occurring4 ,,ii ,closure of facilities #faia4 ,reports in connection with permanent closures of ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities 7a7 ,training and job placement services plan ,not later than #abj days before a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility permanently ceases all production and processing operations1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report containing a discussion of the training and job placement services needed to enable the employees at such facility to obtain employment in the defense environmental cleanup activities at such facility4 ,the discussion shall include the actions that should be taken by the contractor operating and managing such facility to provide retraining and job placement services to employees of such contractor4 7b7 ,closure report ,upon the permanent cessation of production operations at a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 a complete survey of environmental problems at the facility2 7#b7 budget quality data indicating the cost of defense environmental cleanup activities at the facility2 and 7#c7 a discussion of the proposed cleanup schedule4 #faib4 ,defense site acceleration completion 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the provisions of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja et seq471 the requirements of section #bjb of the ,energy ,reorganization ,act of #aigd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdb71 and other laws that define classes of radioactive waste1 with respect to material stored at a ,department of ,energy site at which activities are regulated by a covered ,state pursuant to approved closure plans or permits issued by the ,state1 the term high-level radioactive waste does not include radioactive waste resulting from the reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel that the ,secretary of ,energy 7in this section referred to as the ,secretary71 in consultation with the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7in this section referred to as the ,commission71 determines-- 7#a7 does not require permanent isolation in a deep geologic repository for spent fuel or high-level radioactive waste2 7#b7 has had highly radioactive radionuclides removed to the maximum extent practical2 and 7#c7 7,a7 does not exceed concentration limits for ,class ,c low-level waste as set out in section #fa4ee of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and will be disposed of-- 7i7 in compliance with the performance objectives set out in subpart ,c of part #fa of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 and 7ii7 pursuant to a ,state-approved closure plan or ,state-issued permit1 authority for the approval or issuance of which is conferred on the ,state outside of this section2 or 7,b7 exceeds concentration limits for ,class ,c low-level waste as set out in section #fa4ee of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 but will be disposed of-- 7i7 in compliance with the performance objectives set out in subpart ,c of part #fa of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7ii7 pursuant to a ,state-approved closure plan or ,state-issued permit1 authority for the approval or issuance of which is conferred on the ,state outside of this section2 and 7iii7 pursuant to plans developed by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,commission4 7b7 ,monitoring by ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission 7#a7 ,the ,commission shall1 in coordination with the covered ,state1 monitor disposal actions taken by the ,department of ,energy pursuant to subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#c7 for the purpose of assessing compliance with the performance objectives set out in subpart ,c of part #fa of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,if the ,commission considers any disposal actions taken by the ,department of ,energy pursuant to those subparagraphs to be not in compliance with those performance objectives1 the ,commission shall1 as soon as practicable after discovery of the noncompliant conditions1 inform the ,department of ,energy1 the covered ,state1 and the following congressional committees3 7,a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#c7 ,for fiscal year #bjje1 the ,secretary shall1 from amounts available for defense site acceleration completion1 reimburse the ,commission for all expenses1 including salaries1 that the ,commission incurs as a result of performance under subsection 7a7 and this subsection for fiscal year #bjje4 ,the ,department of ,energy and the ,commission may enter into an interagency agreement that specifies the method of reimbursement4 ,amounts received by the ,commission for performance under subsection 7a7 and this subsection may be retained and used for salaries and expenses associated with those activities1 notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 and shall remain available until expended4 7#d7 ,for fiscal years after #bjje1 the ,commission shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,commission budget for that fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca7 the amounts required1 not offset by revenues1 for performance under subsection 7a7 and this subsection4 7c7 ,inapplicability to certain materials ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to any material otherwise covered by that subsection that is transported from the covered ,state4 7d7 ,covered ,states ,for purposes of this section1 the following ,states are covered ,states3 7#a7 ,the ,state of ,south ,carolina4 7#b7 ,the ,state of ,idaho4 7e7 ,construction 7#a7 ,nothing in this section shall impair1 alter1 or modify the full implementation of any ,federal ,facility ,agreement and ,consent ,order or other applicable consent decree for a ,department of ,energy site4 7#b7 ,nothing in this section establishes any precedent or is binding on the ,state of ,washington1 the ,state of ,oregon1 or any other ,state not covered by subsection 7d7 for the management1 storage1 treatment1 and disposition of radioactive and hazardous materials4 7#c7 ,nothing in this section amends the definition of 'transuranic waste' or regulations for repository disposal of transuranic waste pursuant to the ,waste ,isolation ,pilot ,plant ,land ,withdrawal ,act 7,public ,law #ajb-egi2 #ajf ,stat4 #dggg7 or part #aia of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#d7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to affect in any way the obligations of the ,department of ,energy to comply with section #faed4 7#e7 ,nothing in this section amends the ,west ,valley ,demonstration ,act 7,public ,law #if-cfh2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba;a note74 7f7 ,judicial review ,judicial review shall be available in accordance with chapter #g of title #e1 for the following3 7#a7 ,any determination made by the ,secretary or any other agency action taken by the ,secretary pursuant to this section4 7#b7 ,any failure of the ,commission to carry out its responsibilities under subsection 7b74 #faic4 ,sandia ,national ,laboratories ,funds appropriated by the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-aii2 #aah ,stat4 #c71 or any other ,act thereafter1 may not be obligated to pay1 on behalf of the ,united ,states or a contractor or subcontractor of the ,united ,states1 to post a bond or fulfill any other financial responsibility requirement relating to closure or post-closure care and monitoring of ,sandia ,national ,laboratories and properties held or managed by ,sandia ,national ,laboratories prior to implementation of closure or post-closure monitoring4 ,the ,state of ,new ,mexico or any other entity may not enforce against the ,united ,states or a contractor or subcontractor of the ,united ,states1 in this year or any other fiscal year1 a requirement to post bond or any other financial responsibility requirement relating to closure or postclosure care and monitoring of ,sandia ,national ,laboratories in ,new ,mexico and properties held or managed by ,sandia ,national ,laboratories in ,new ,mexico4 #faid4 ,plan for deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 every four years beginning in #bjbe1 develop and subsequently carry out a plan for the activities of the ,department of ,energy relating to the deactivation and decommissioning of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a list of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities1 prioritized for deactivation and decommissioning based on the potential to reduce risks to human health1 property1 or the environment and to maximize cost savings4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the life cycle costs of each nonoperational defense nuclear facility during the period beginning on the date on which the plan is submitted under subsection 7d7 and ending on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date that is #be years after the date on which the plan is submitted2 or 7,b7 the estimated date for deactivation and decommissioning of the facility4 7#c7 ,an estimate of the cost and time needed to deactivate and decommission each nonoperational defense nuclear facility4 7#d7 ,a schedule for when the ,office of ,environmental ,management will accept each nonoperational defense nuclear facility for deactivation and decommissioning4 7#e7 ,an estimate of costs that could be avoided by-- 7,a7 accelerating the cleanup of nonoperational defense nuclear facilities2 or 7,b7 other means1 such as reusing such facilities for another purpose4 7c7 ,plan for transfer of responsibility for certain facilities ,the ,secretary shall1 during #bjbe1 develop and subsequently carry out a plan under which the ,administrator shall transfer1 by ,march #ca1 #bjbi1 to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,environmental ,management the responsibility for decontaminating and decommissioning facilities of the ,administration that the ,secretary determines are nonoperational as of ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 7d7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbe1 and every four years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the plan required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 a description of the deactivation and decommissioning actions expected to be taken during the following fiscal year pursuant to the plan2 7#c7 in the case of the report submitted during #bjbe1 the plan required by subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 a description of the deactivation and decommissioning actions taken at each nonoperational defense nuclear facility during the period following the date on which the previous report required by this section was submitted4 7e7 ,termination ,the requirements of this section shall terminate after the submission to the appropriate congressional committees of the report required by subsection 7d7 to be submitted not later than ,march #ca1 #bjcc4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,the term life cycle costs1 with respect to a facility1 means-- 7,a7 the present and future costs of all resources and associated cost elements required to develop1 produce1 deploy1 or sustain the facility2 and 7,b7 the present and future costs to deactivate1 decommission1 and deconstruct the facility4 7#c7 ,the term nonoperational defense nuclear facility means a production facility or utilization facility 7as those terms are defined in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad77 under the control or jurisdiction of the ,secretary of ,energy and operated for national security purposes that is no longer needed for the mission of the ,department of ,energy1 including the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration4 ,,iii ,hanford ,reservation1 ,washington #fbja4 ,safety measures for waste tanks at ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation 7a7 ,identification and monitoring of tanks ,not later than ,february #c1 #aiia1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall identify which single-shelled or double-shelled high-level nuclear waste tanks at the ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation1 ,richland1 ,washington1 may have a serious potential for release of high-level waste due to uncontrolled increases in temperature or pressure4 ,after completing such identification1 the ,secretary shall determine whether continuous monitoring is being carried out to detect a release or excessive temperature or pressure at each tank so identified4 ,if such monitoring is not being carried out1 as soon as practicable the ,secretary shall install such monitoring1 but only if a type of monitoring that does not itself increase the danger of a release can be installed4 7b7 ,action plans ,not later than ,march #e1 #aiia1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall develop action plans to respond to excessive temperature or pressure or a release from any tank identified under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,prohibition ,beginning ,march #e1 #aiia1 no additional high-level nuclear waste 7except for small amounts removed and returned to a tank for analysis7 may be added to a tank identified under subsection 7a7 unless the ,secretary determines that no safer alternative than adding such waste to the tank currently exists or that the tank does not pose a serious potential for release of high-level nuclear waste4 #fbjb4 ,hanford waste tank cleanup program reforms 7a7 ,establishment of ,office of ,river ,protection ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish an office at the ,hanford ,reservation1 ,richland1 ,washington1 to be known as the ,office of ,river ,protection 7in this section referred to as the ,office74 7b7 ,management and responsibilities of office 7#a7 ,the ,office shall be headed by a senior official of the ,department of ,energy1 who shall report to the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,environmental ,management4 7#b7 ,the head of the ,office shall be responsible for managing all aspects of the ,river ,protection ,project1 ,richland1 ,washington1 including ,hanford ,tank ,farm operations and the ,waste ,treatment ,plant4 7#c7 7,a7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,environmental ,management shall delegate in writing responsibility for the management of the ,river ,protection ,project1 ,richland1 ,washington1 to the head of the ,office4 7,b7 ,such delegation shall include1 at a minimum1 authorities for contracting1 financial management1 safety1 and general program management that are equivalent to the authorities of managers of other operations offices of the ,department of ,energy4 7,c7 ,the head of the ,office shall1 to the maximum extent possible1 coordinate all activities of the ,office with the manager of the ,richland ,operations ,office of the ,department of ,energy4 7c7 ,department responsibilities ,the ,secretary shall provide the head of the ,office with the resources and personnel necessary to carry out the responsibilities specified in subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,notification ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,environmental ,management shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives written notification detailing any changes in the roles1 responsibilities1 and reporting relationships that involve the ,office4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,office shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbd4 ,the ,office may be extended beyond that date if the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,environmental ,management determines in writing that termination would disrupt effective management of the ,hanford ,tank ,farm operations4 #fbjc4 ,river protection project ,the tank waste remediation system environmental project1 ,richland1 ,washington1 including all programs relating to the retrieval and treatment of tank waste at the site at ,hanford1 ,washington1 under the management of the ,office of ,river ,protection1 shall be known and designated as the ,river ,protection ,project4 ,any reference to that project in any law1 regulation1 map1 document1 record1 or other paper of the ,united ,states shall be considered to be a reference to the ,river ,protection ,project4 #fbjd4 ,notification regarding air release of radioactive or hazardous material ,if the ,secretary of ,energy 7or a designee of the ,secretary7 is notified of an improper release into the air of radioactive or hazardous material above applicable statutory or regulatory limits that resulted from waste generated by atomic energy defense activities at the ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation1 ,richland1 ,washington1 the ,secretary 7or designee of the ,secretary7 shall-- 7#a7 not later than two business days after being notified of the release1 notify the congressional defense committees of the release2 and 7#b7 not later than seven business days after being notified of the release1 provide the congressional defense committees a briefing on the status of the release1 including-- 7,a7 the cause of the release1 if known2 and 7,b7 preliminary plans to address and remediate the release1 including associated costs and timelines4 ,,iv ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina #fbaa4 ,accelerated schedule for isolating high-level nuclear waste at the ,defense ,waste ,processing ,facility1 ,savannah ,river ,site ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall accelerate the schedule for the isolation of high-level nuclear waste in glass canisters at the ,defense ,waste ,processing ,facility at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina1 if the ,secretary determines that the acceleration of such schedule-- 7#a7 will achieve long-term cost savings to the ,federal ,government2 and 7#b7 could accelerate the removal and isolation of high-level nuclear waste from long-term storage tanks at the site4 #fbab4 ,multi-year plan for clean-up ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall develop and implement a multi-year plan for the clean-up of nuclear waste at the ,savannah ,river ,site that results1 or has resulted1 from the following3 7#a7 ,nuclear weapons activities carried out at the site4 7#b7 ,the processing1 treating1 packaging1 and disposal of ,department of ,energy domestic and foreign spent nuclear fuel rods at the site4 #fbac4 ,continuation of processing1 treatment1 and disposal of legacy nuclear materials ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall continue operations and maintain a high state of readiness at the ,h-canyon facility at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,aiken1 ,south ,carolina1 and shall provide technical staff necessary to operate and so maintain such facility4 #fje ,safeguards and security matters ,i ,safeguards and security #fbba4 ,prohibition on international inspections of ,department of ,energy facilities unless protection of restricted data is certified ,the ,secretary of ,energy may not allow an inspection of a national security laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility by the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency until the ,secretary certifies to ,congress that no ,restricted ,data will be revealed during such inspection4 #fbbb4 ,restrictions on access to national security laboratories by foreign visitors from sensitive countries 7a7 ,background review required ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator may not admit to any facility described in paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7c7 other than areas accessible to the general public any individual who is a citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation or a nation on the current sensitive countries list unless the ,secretary or ,administrator first completes a background review with respect to that individual4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress regarding background reviews ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence should ensure that background reviews carried out under this section are completed in not more than #ae days4 7c7 ,prohibition on admittance 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to an individual who is a citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation1 the ,secretary and the ,administrator may not1 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 admit such individual to any areas not accessible to the general public within a facility described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 may waive the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an individual who is a citizen or agent of a covered foreign nation if1 not later than #cj days prior to admitting such individual to a facility described in such paragraph1 the ,secretary certifies to ,congress that-- 7,a7 the admittance of such individual to the facility is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 no classified or restricted data will be revealed to such individual in connection with the admittance of such individual to the facility2 7,c7 the ,secretary or ,administrator has consulted with the heads of other relevant departments or agencies of the ,united ,states ,government to mitigate risks associated with the admittance of such individual2 and 7,d7 the background review completed to subsection 7a7 with respect to such individual did not uncover any previously unreported affiliation with military or intelligence organizations associated with a covered foreign nation4 7#c7 ,facilities described ,a facility described in this paragraph is a facility1 or any portion thereof1 that directly supports the mission1 functions1 and operations of the ,administration 7as described in this subpart7 and is located on-- 7,a7 a national security laboratory2 7,b7 a nuclear weapons production facility2 or 7,c7 a site that directly supports the protection1 development1 sustainment1 or disposal of technologies or materials related to the provision of nuclear propulsion for ,united ,states naval vessels4 7#d7 ,effective date ,the prohibition under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on ,april #ae1 #bjbe4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or otherwise affect the authority of the ,secretary or the ,administrator to-- 7#a7 admit to a facility described in paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an individual involved in an ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency 7,,iaea7 inspection 7as defined in the ,agreement between the ,united ,states and the ,,iaea for the ,application of ,safeguards in the ,u4,s472 or 7,c7 an individual involved in information exchanges in support of activities of the ,united ,states with respect to nonproliferation1 counterproliferation1 and counterterrorism1 in accordance with international treaties or other legally-binding agreements or instruments to which the ,united ,states is a party2 or 7#b7 admit any individual to a facility1 or any portion thereof1 that is not directly associated with or directly funded to perform the mission1 functions1 and operations of the ,administration 7as described in this subpart74 7e7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,the term background review1 commonly known as an indices check1 means a review of information provided by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation regarding personal background1 including information relating to any history of criminal activity or to any evidence of espionage4 7#b7 ,the term covered foreign nation means-- 7,a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 the ,russian ,federation2 7,c7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 and 7,d7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7#c7 ,the term sensitive countries list means the list prescribed by the ,secretary of ,energy known as the ,department of ,energy ,list of ,sensitive ,countries4 #fbbc4 ,background investigations of certain personnel at ,department of ,energy facilities ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that an investigation meeting the requirements of section #ade of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bafe7 is made for each ,department of ,energy employee1 or contractor employee1 at a national security laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility who-- 7#a7 carries out duties or responsibilities in or around a location where ,restricted ,data is present2 or 7#b7 has or may have regular access to a location where ,restricted ,data is present4 #fbbd4 ,department of ,energy counterintelligence polygraph program 7a7 ,new counterintelligence polygraph program required ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall carry out1 under regulations prescribed under this section1 a new counterintelligence polygraph program for the ,department of ,energy4 ,the purpose of the new program is to minimize the potential for release or disclosure of classified data1 materials1 or information4 7b7 ,authorities and limitations 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations for the new counterintelligence polygraph program required by subsection 7a7 in accordance with the provisions of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #e 7commonly referred to as the ,administrative ,procedures ,act74 7#b7 ,in prescribing regulations for the new program1 the ,secretary shall take into account the results of the ,polygraph ,review4 7#c7 ,not later than six months after obtaining the results of the ,polygraph ,review1 the ,secretary shall issue a notice of proposed rulemaking for the new program4 7#d7 ,in the event of a counterintelligence investigation1 the regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 may ensure that the persons subject to the counterintelligence polygraph program required by subsection 7a7 include any person who is-- 7,a7 a national of the ,united ,states 7as such term is defined in section #aja of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja77 and also a national of a foreign state2 and 7,b7 an employee or contractor who requires access to classified information4 7c7 ,polygraph ,review defined ,in this section1 the term ,polygraph ,review means the review of the ,committee to ,review the ,scientific ,evidence on the ,polygraph of the ,national ,academy of ,sciences4 #fbbe4 ,notice to congressional committees of certain security and counterintelligence failures within atomic energy defense programs 7a7 ,required notification ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives a notification of each significant atomic energy defense intelligence loss4 ,any such notification shall be provided only after consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,significant atomic energy defense intelligence losses ,in this section1 the term significant atomic energy defense intelligence loss means any national security or counterintelligence failure or compromise of classified information at a facility of the ,department of ,energy or operated by a contractor of the ,department that the ,secretary considers likely to cause significant harm or damage to the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,manner of notification ,notification of a significant atomic energy defense intelligence loss under subsection 7a7 shall be provided1 in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to subsection 7d71 not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,department of ,energy determines that the loss has taken place4 7d7 ,procedures ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives shall each establish such procedures as may be necessary to protect from unauthorized disclosure classified information1 information relating to intelligence sources and methods1 and sensitive law enforcement information that is submitted to those committees pursuant to this section and that are otherwise necessary to carry out the provisions of this section4 7e7 ,statutory construction 7#a7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed as authority to withhold any information from the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and ,house of ,representatives on the grounds that providing the information to those committees would constitute the unauthorized disclosure of classified information1 information relating to intelligence sources and methods1 or sensitive law enforcement information4 7#b7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to modify or supersede any other requirement to report information on intelligence activities to ,congress1 including the requirement under section #eja of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia7 for the ,president to ensure that the congressional intelligence committees are kept fully informed of the intelligence activities of the ,united ,states and for those committees to notify promptly other congressional committees of any matter relating to intelligence activities requiring the attention of those committees4 #fbbf4 ,annual report and certification on status of security of atomic energy defense facilities 7a7 ,report and certification on nuclear security enterprise 7#a7 ,not later than ,september #cj of each even-numbered year1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy-- 7,a7 a report detailing the status of security at facilities holding ,category ,i and ,,ii quantities of special nuclear material that are administered by the ,administration2 and 7,b7 written certification that such facilities are secure and that the security measures at such facilities meet the security standards and requirements of the ,administration and the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,if the ,administrator is unable to make the certification described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to a facility1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,secretary with the matters required by paragraph 7#a7 a corrective action plan for the facility describing-- 7,a7 the deficiency that resulted in the ,administrator being unable to make the certification2 7,b7 the actions to be taken to correct the deficiency2 and 7,c7 timelines for taking such actions4 7#c7 ,not later than ,december #a of each even-numbered year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees the unaltered report1 certification1 and any corrective action plans submitted by the ,administrator under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 together with any comments of the ,secretary4 7b7 ,report and certification on atomic energy defense facilities not administered by the ,administration 7#a7 ,not later than ,december #a of each even-numbered year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a report detailing the status of the security of atomic energy defense facilities holding ,category ,i and ,,ii quantities of special nuclear material that are not administered by the ,administration2 and 7,b7 written certification that such facilities are secure and that the security measures at such facilities meet the security standards and requirements of the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,if the ,secretary is unable to make the certification described in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 with respect to a facility1 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees1 together with the matters required by paragraph 7#a71 a corrective action plan describing-- 7,a7 the deficiency that resulted in the ,secretary being unable to make the certification2 7,b7 the actions to be taken to correct the deficiency2 and 7,c7 timelines for taking such actions4 #fbbg4 ,protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft 7a7 ,authority ,notwithstanding any provision of title #ah1 the ,secretary of ,energy may take such actions described in subsection 7b77#a7 that are necessary to mitigate the threat 7as defined by the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation7 that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of a covered facility or asset4 7b7 ,actions described 7#a7 ,the actions described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,detect1 identify1 monitor1 and track the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft1 without prior consent1 including by means of intercept or other access of a wire1 oral1 or electronic communication used to control the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,b7 ,warn the operator of the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft1 including by passive or active1 and direct or indirect physical1 electronic1 radio1 and electromagnetic means4 7,c7 ,disrupt control of the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft1 without prior consent1 including by disabling the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft by intercepting1 interfering1 or causing interference with wire1 oral1 electronic1 or radio communications used to control the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,d7 ,seize or exercise control of the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,e7 ,seize or otherwise confiscate the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7,f7 ,use reasonable force to disable1 damage1 or destroy the unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall develop the actions described in paragraph 7#a7 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7c7 ,forfeiture ,any unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft described in subsection 7a7 that is seized by the ,secretary of ,energy is subject to forfeiture to the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,secretary of ,transportation may prescribe regulations and shall issue guidance in the respective areas of each ,secretary to carry out this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term covered facility or asset means any facility or asset that is-- 7,a7 identified by the ,secretary of ,energy for purposes of this section2 7,b7 located in the ,united ,states 7including the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states72 and 7,c7 owned by the ,united ,states or contracted to the ,united ,states1 to store or use special nuclear material4 7#b7 ,the terms unmanned aircraft and unmanned aircraft system have the meanings given those terms in section #cca of the ,,faa ,modernization and ,reform ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-ie2 #di ,u4,s4,c4 #djaja note74 #fbbh4 ,reporting on penetrations of networks of contractors and subcontractors 7a7 ,procedures for reporting penetrations ,the ,administrator shall establish procedures that require each contractor and subcontractor to report to the ,chief ,information ,officer when a covered network of the contractor or subcontractor that meets the criteria established pursuant to subsection 7b7 is successfully penetrated4 7b7 ,establishment of criteria for covered networks 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall1 in consultation with the officials specified in paragraph 7#b71 establish criteria for covered networks to be subject to the procedures for reporting penetrations under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this paragraph are the following officials of the ,administration3 7,a7 ,the ,deputy ,administrator for ,defense ,programs4 7,b7 ,the ,associate ,administrator for ,acquisition and ,project ,management4 7,c7 ,the ,chief ,information ,officer4 7,d7 ,any other official of the ,administration the ,administrator considers necessary4 7c7 ,procedure requirements 7#a7 ,rapid reporting 7,a7 ,in general ,the procedures established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall require each contractor or subcontractor to submit to the ,chief ,information ,officer a report on each successful penetration of a covered network of the contractor or subcontractor that meets the criteria established pursuant to subsection 7b7 not later than #fj days after the discovery of the successful penetration4 7,b7 ,elements ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a successful penetration of a covered network of a contractor or subcontractor shall include the following3 7i7 ,a description of the technique or method used in such penetration4 7ii7 ,a sample of the malicious software1 if discovered and isolated by the contractor or subcontractor1 involved in such penetration4 7iii7 ,a summary of information created by or for the ,administration in connection with any program of the ,administration that has been potentially compromised as a result of such penetration4 7,c7 ,avoidance of delays in reporting ,if a contractor or subcontractor is not able to obtain all of the information required by subparagraph 7,b7 to be included in a report required by subparagraph 7,a7 by the date that is #fj days after the discovery of a successful penetration of a covered network of the contractor or subcontractor1 the contractor or subcontractor shall-- 7i7 include in the report all information available as of that date2 and 7ii7 provide to the ,chief ,information ,officer the additional information required by subparagraph 7,b7 as the information becomes available4 7#b7 ,access to equipment and information by ,administration personnel ,concurrent with the establishment of the procedures pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,administrator shall establish procedures to be used if information owned by the ,administration was in use during or at risk as a result of the successful penetration of a covered network-- 7,a7 in order to-- 7i7 in the case of a penetration of a covered network of a management and operating contractor1 enhance the access of personnel of the ,administration to ,government-owned equipment and information2 and 7ii7 in the case of a penetration of a covered network of a contractor or subcontractor that is not a management and operating contractor1 facilitate the access of personnel of the ,administration to the equipment and information of the contractor or subcontractor2 and 7,b7 which shall-- 7i7 include mechanisms for personnel of the ,administration to1 upon request1 obtain access to equipment or information of a contractor or subcontractor necessary to conduct forensic analysis in addition to any analysis conducted by the contractor or subcontractor2 7ii7 provide that a contractor or subcontractor is only required to provide access to equipment or information as described in clause 7i7 to determine whether information created by or for the ,administration in connection with any program of the ,administration was successfully exfiltrated from a network of the contractor or subcontractor and1 if so1 what information was exfiltrated2 and 7iii7 provide for the reasonable protection of trade secrets1 commercial or financial information1 and information that can be used to identify a specific person4 7#c7 ,dissemination of information ,the procedures established pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall allow for limiting the dissemination of information obtained or derived through such procedures so that such information may be disseminated only to entities-- 7,a7 with missions that may be affected by such information2 7,b7 that may be called upon to assist in the diagnosis1 detection1 or mitigation of cyber incidents2 7,c7 that conduct counterintelligence or law enforcement investigations2 or 7,d7 for national security purposes1 including cyber situational awareness and defense purposes4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,chief information officer ,the term ,chief ,information ,officer means the ,associate ,administrator for ,information ,management and ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,administration4 7#b7 ,contractor ,the term contractor means a private entity that has entered into a contract or contractual action of any kind with the ,administration to furnish supplies1 equipment1 materials1 or services of any kind4 7#c7 ,covered network ,the term covered network includes any network or information system that accesses1 receives1 or stores-- 7,a7 classified information2 or 7,b7 sensitive unclassified information germane to any program of the ,administration1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7#d7 ,subcontractor ,the term subcontractor means a private entity that has entered into a contract or contractual action with a contractor or another subcontractor to furnish supplies1 equipment1 materials1 or services of any kind in connection with another contract in support of any program of the ,administration4 ,,ii ,classified information #fbca4 ,review of certain documents before declassification and release 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that1 before a document of the ,department of ,energy that contains national security information is released or declassified1 such document is reviewed to determine whether it contains ,restricted ,data4 7b7 ,limitation on declassification ,the ,secretary may not implement the automatic declassification provisions of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note7 if the ,secretary determines that such implementation could result in the automatic declassification and release of documents containing ,restricted ,data4 #fbcb4 ,protection against inadvertent release of restricted data and formerly restricted data 7a7 ,plan for protection against release ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall1 after consultation with the members of the ,national ,security ,council and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 develop a plan to prevent the inadvertent release of records containing ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data during the automatic declassification of records under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note74 7b7 ,plan elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the actions to be taken in order to ensure that records subject to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf are reviewed on a page-by-page basis for ,restricted ,data and ,formerly ,restricted ,data unless they have been determined to be highly unlikely to contain ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data4 7#b7 ,the criteria and process by which documents are determined to be highly unlikely to contain ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data4 7#c7 ,the actions to be taken in order to ensure proper training1 supervision1 and evaluation of personnel engaged in declassification under that ,executive order so that such personnel recognize ,restricted ,data and ,formerly ,restricted ,data4 7#d7 ,the extent to which automated declassification technologies will be used under that ,executive order to protect ,restricted ,data and ,formerly ,restricted ,data from inadvertent release4 7#e7 ,procedures for periodic review and evaluation by the ,secretary of ,energy1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,information ,security ,oversight ,office of the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration1 of compliance by ,federal agencies with the plan4 7#f7 ,procedures for resolving disagreements among ,federal agencies regarding declassification procedures and decisions under the plan4 7#g7 ,the funding1 personnel1 and other resources required to carry out the plan4 7#h7 ,a timetable for implementation of the plan4 7c7 ,limitation on declassification of certain records 7#a7 ,effective on ,october #ag1 #aiih1 and except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 a record referred to in subsection 7a7 may not be declassified unless the agency having custody of the record reviews the record on a page-by-page basis to ensure that the record does not contain ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data4 7#b7 ,any record determined as a result of a review under paragraph 7#a7 to contain ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data may not be declassified until the ,secretary of ,energy1 in conjunction with the head of the agency having custody of the record1 determines that the document is suitable for declassification4 7#c7 ,after the date occurring #fj days after the submission of the plan required by subsection 7a7 to the committees referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7d71 the requirement under paragraph 7#a7 to review a record on a page-by-page basis shall not apply in the case of a record determined1 under the actions specified in the plan pursuant to subsection 7b77#a71 to be a record that is highly unlikely to contain ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data4 7d7 ,submission of plan ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit the plan required under subsection 7a7 to the following3 7#a7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,assistant to the ,president for ,national ,security ,affairs4 7e7 ,report and notification regarding inadvertent releases 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the committees and ,assistant to the ,president specified in subsection 7d7 a report on inadvertent releases of ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data under ,executive ,order ,no4 #abieh that occurred before ,october #ag1 #aiih4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 in each even-numbered year beginning in #bjaj1 submit to the committees and ,assistant to the ,president specified in subsection 7d7 a report identifying any inadvertent releases of ,restricted ,data or ,formerly ,restricted ,data under ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf discovered in the two-year period preceding the submittal of the report4 #fbcc4 ,supplement to plan for declassification of restricted data and formerly restricted data 7a7 ,supplement to plan ,the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,archivist of the ,united ,states shall1 after consultation with the members of the ,national ,security ,council and in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 develop a supplement to the plan required under subsection 7a7 of section #fbcb4 7b7 ,contents of supplement ,the supplement shall provide for the application of that plan 7including in particular the element of the plan required by section #fbcb7;b77#a77 to all records subject to ,executive ,order ,no4 #abieh that were determined before ,october #ag1 #aiih1 to be suitable for declassification4 7c7 ,limitation on declassification of records ,all records referred to in subsection 7b7 shall be treated1 for purposes of subsection 7c7 of section #fbcb1 in the same manner as records referred to in subsection 7a7 of such section4 7d7 ,submission of supplement ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit the supplement required under subsection 7a7 to the recipients of the plan referred to in subsection 7d7 of section #fbcb4 #fbcd4 ,protection of classified information during laboratory-to-laboratory exchanges 7a7 ,provision of training ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that all ,department of ,energy employees and ,department of ,energy contractor employees participating in laboratory-to-laboratory cooperative exchange activities are fully trained in matters relating to the protection of classified information and to potential espionage and counterintelligence threats4 7b7 ,countering of espionage and intelligence-gathering abroad 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall establish a pool of ,department employees and ,department contractor employees who are specially trained to counter threats of espionage and intelligence-gathering by foreign nationals against ,department employees and ,department contractor employees who travel abroad for laboratory-to-laboratory exchange activities or other cooperative exchange activities on behalf of the ,department4 7#b7 ,the ,director of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of the ,department of ,energy may assign at least one employee from the pool established under paragraph 7#a7 to accompany a group of ,department employees or ,department contractor employees who travel to any nation designated to be a sensitive country for laboratory-to-laboratory exchange activities or other cooperative exchange activities on behalf of the ,department4 #fbce4 ,identification in budget materials of amounts for declassification activities and limitation on expenditures for such activities 7a7 ,amounts for declassification of records ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall include in the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,department of ,energy budget for any fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca7 specific identification1 as a budgetary line item1 of the amounts required to carry out programmed activities during that fiscal year to declassify records pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acebf 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cafa note71 or any successor ,executive order1 or to comply with any statutory requirement to declassify ,government records4 7b7 ,certification required with respect to automatic declassification of records ,no records of the ,department of ,energy that have not as of ,october #e1 #aiii1 been reviewed for declassification shall be subject to automatic declassification unless the ,secretary of ,energy certifies to ,congress that such declassification would not harm the national security4 #fjf ,personnel matters ,i ,personnel management #fbda4 ,authority for appointment of certain scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any provision of title #e governing appointments in the competitive service and ,general ,schedule classification and pay rates1 the ,secretary of ,energy may-- 7,a7 establish and set the rates of pay for not more than #bjj positions in the ,department of ,energy for scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel whose duties will relate to safety at defense nuclear facilities of the ,department2 and 7,b7 appoint persons to such positions4 7#b7 ,the rate of pay for a position established under paragraph 7#a7 may not exceed the rate of pay payable for level ,,iii of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecad of title #e4 7#c7 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall appoint persons under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to the positions established under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 in accordance with the merit system principles set forth in section #bcja of such title4 7b7 ,,opm review 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management under which agreement the ,director shall periodically evaluate the use of the authority set forth in subsection 7a77#a74 ,the ,secretary shall reimburse the ,director for evaluations conducted by the ,director pursuant to the agreement4 ,any such reimbursement shall be credited to the revolving fund referred to in section #acjd7;e7 of title #e4 7#b7 ,if the ,director determines as a result of such evaluation that the ,secretary of ,energy is not appointing persons to positions under such authority in a manner consistent with the merit system principles set forth in section #bcja of title #e or is setting rates of pay at levels that are not appropriate for the qualifications and experience of the persons appointed and the duties of the positions involved1 the ,director shall notify the ,secretary and ,congress of that determination4 7#c7 ,upon receipt of a notification under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 take appropriate actions to appoint persons to positions under such authority in a manner consistent with such principles or to set rates of pay at levels that are appropriate for the qualifications and experience of the persons appointed and the duties of the positions involved2 or 7,b7 cease appointment of persons under such authority4 7c7 ,termination 7#a7 ,the authority provided under subsection 7a77#a7 shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,an employee may not be separated from employment with the ,department of ,energy or receive a reduction in pay by reason of the termination of authority under paragraph 7#a74 #fbdb4 ,whistleblower protection program 7a7 ,program required ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish a program to ensure that covered individuals may not be discharged1 demoted1 or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for making protected disclosures4 7b7 ,covered individuals ,for purposes of this section1 a covered individual is an individual who is an employee of the ,department of ,energy1 or of a contractor of the ,department1 who is engaged in the defense activities of the ,department4 7c7 ,protected disclosures ,for purposes of this section1 a protected disclosure is a disclosure-- 7#a7 made by a covered individual who takes appropriate steps to protect the security of the information in accordance with guidance provided under this section2 7#b7 made to a person or entity specified in subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 of classified or other information that the covered individual reasonably believes to provide direct and specific evidence of any of the following3 7,a7 ,a violation of law or ,federal regulation4 7,b7 ,gross mismanagement1 a gross waste of funds1 or abuse of authority4 7,c7 ,a false statement to ,congress on an issue of material fact4 7d7 ,persons and entities to which disclosures may be made ,a person or entity specified in this subsection is any of the following3 7#a7 ,a member of a committee of ,congress having primary responsibility for oversight of the department1 agency1 or element of the ,government to which the disclosed information relates4 7#b7 ,an employee of ,congress who is a staff member of such a committee and has an appropriate security clearance for access to information of the type disclosed4 7#c7 ,the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,energy4 7#d7 ,the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#e7 ,any other element of the ,government designated by the ,secretary as authorized to receive information of the type disclosed4 7e7 ,official capacity of persons to whom information is disclosed ,a member of1 or an employee of ,congress who is a staff member of1 a committee of ,congress specified in subsection 7d7 who receives a protected disclosure under this section does so in that member or employee's official capacity as such a member or employee4 7f7 ,assistance and guidance ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,energy1 shall provide assistance and guidance to each covered individual who seeks to make a protected disclosure under this section4 ,such assistance and guidance shall include the following3 7#a7 ,identifying the persons or entities under subsection 7d7 to which that disclosure may be made4 7#b7 ,advising that individual regarding the steps to be taken to protect the security of the information to be disclosed4 7#c7 ,taking appropriate actions to protect the identity of that individual throughout that disclosure4 7#d7 ,taking appropriate actions to coordinate that disclosure with any other ,federal agency or agencies that originated the information4 7g7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations to ensure the security of any information disclosed under this section4 7h7 ,notification to covered individuals ,the ,secretary shall notify each covered individual of the following3 7#a7 ,the rights of that individual under this section4 7#b7 ,the assistance and guidance provided under this section4 7#c7 ,that the individual has a responsibility to obtain that assistance and guidance before seeking to make a protected disclosure4 7i7 ,complaint by covered individuals ,if a covered individual believes that that individual has been discharged1 demoted1 or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for making a protected disclosure under this section1 the individual may submit a complaint relating to such matter to the ,director of the ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals of the ,department of ,energy4 7j7 ,investigation by ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals 7#a7 ,for each complaint submitted under subsection 7i71 the ,director of the ,office of ,hearings and ,appeals shall-- 7,a7 determine whether or not the complaint is frivolous2 and 7,b7 if the ,director determines the complaint is not frivolous1 conduct an investigation of the complaint4 7#b7 ,the ,director shall submit a report on each investigation undertaken under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 to-- 7,a7 the individual who submitted the complaint on which the investigation is based2 7,b7 the contractor concerned1 if any2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,energy4 7k7 ,remedial action 7#a7 ,whenever the ,secretary determines that a covered individual has been discharged1 demoted1 or otherwise discriminated against as a reprisal for making a protected disclosure under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in the case of a ,department employee1 take appropriate actions to abate the action2 or 7,b7 in the case of a contractor employee1 order the contractor concerned to take appropriate actions to abate the action4 7#b7 7,a7 ,if a contractor fails to comply with an order issued under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary may file an action for enforcement of the order in the appropriate ,united ,states district court4 7,b7 ,in any action brought under subparagraph 7,a71 the court may grant appropriate relief1 including injunctive relief and compensatory and exemplary damages4 7l7 ,relationship to other laws ,the protections provided by this section are independent of1 and not subject to any limitations that may be provided in1 the ,whistleblower ,protection ,act of #aihi 7,public ,law #aja-ab2 #ajc ,stat4 #af7 or any other law that may provide protection for disclosures of information by employees of the ,department of ,energy or of a contractor of the ,department4 7m7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,not later than #cj days after the commencement of each fiscal year1 the ,director shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the investigations undertaken under subsection 7j77#a77;,b7 during the preceding fiscal year1 including a summary of the results of each such investigation4 7#b7 ,a report under paragraph 7#a7 may not identify or otherwise provide any information about an individual submitting a complaint under this section without the consent of the individual4 #fbdc4 ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities workforce restructuring plan 7a7 ,in general ,upon determination that a change in the workforce at a defense nuclear facility is necessary1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall develop a plan for restructuring the workforce for the defense nuclear facility that takes into account-- 7#a7 the reconfiguration of the defense nuclear facility2 and 7#b7 the plan for the nuclear weapons stockpile that is the most recently prepared plan at the time of the development of the plan referred to in this subsection4 7b7 ,consultation 7#a7 ,in developing a plan referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,labor1 appropriate representatives of local and national collective-bargaining units of individuals employed at ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities1 appropriate representatives of departments and agencies of ,state and local governments1 appropriate representatives of ,state and local institutions of higher education1 and appropriate representatives of community groups in communities affected by the restructuring plan4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary shall determine appropriate representatives of the units1 governments1 institutions1 and groups referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,objectives ,in preparing the plan required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall be guided by the following objectives3 7#a7 ,changes in the workforce at a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility-- 7,a7 should be accomplished so as to minimize social and economic impacts2 7,b7 should be made only after the provision of notice of such changes not later than #abj days before the commencement of such changes to such employees and the communities in which such facilities are located2 and 7,c7 should be accomplished1 when possible1 through the use of retraining1 early retirement1 attrition1 and other options that minimize layoffs4 7#b7 ,employees whose employment in positions at such facilities is terminated shall1 to the extent practicable1 receive preference in any hiring of the ,department of ,energy 7consistent with applicable employment seniority plans or practices of the ,department of ,energy and with section #caeb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #aiij and #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-ahi2 #ajc ,stat4 #afhb774 7#c7 ,employees shall1 to the extent practicable1 be retrained for work in environmental restoration and waste management activities at such facilities or other facilities of the ,department of ,energy4 7#d7 ,the ,department of ,energy should provide relocation assistance to employees who are transferred to other ,department of ,energy facilities as a result of the plan4 7#e7 ,the ,department of ,energy should assist terminated employees in obtaining appropriate retraining1 education1 and reemployment assistance 7including employment placement assistance74 7#f7 ,the ,department of ,energy should provide local impact assistance to communities that are affected by the restructuring plan and coordinate the provision of such assistance with-- 7,a7 programs carried out by the ,secretary of ,labor under title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa et seq472 7,b7 programs carried out pursuant to the ,defense ,economic ,adjustment1 ,diversification1 ,conversion1 and ,stabilization ,act of #aiij 7division ,d of ,public ,law #aja-eaj2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcia note72 and 7,c7 programs carried out by the ,department of ,commerce pursuant to title ,,ii of the ,public ,works and ,economic ,development ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cada et seq474 7d7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall1 subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose1 work on an ongoing basis with representatives of the ,department of ,labor1 workforce bargaining units1 and ,states and local communities in carrying out a plan required under subsection 7a74 7e7 ,submittal to ,congress 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a plan referred to in subsection 7a7 with respect to a defense nuclear facility within #ij days after the date on which a notice of changes described in subsection 7c77#a77;,b7 is provided to employees of the facility1 or #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,in addition to the plans submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress every six months a report setting forth a description of1 and the amount or value of1 all local impact assistance provided during the preceding six months under subsection 7c77#f74 7f7 ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility defined ,in this section1 the term ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility means-- 7#a7 a production facility or utilization facility 7as those terms are defined in section #aa of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad77 that is under the control or jurisdiction of the ,secretary and that is operated for national security purposes 7including the tritium loading facility at ,savannah ,river1 ,south ,carolina1 and the #bcf ,h facility at ,savannah ,river1 ,south ,carolina71 but the term does not include any facility that does not conduct atomic energy defense activities and does not include any facility or activity covered by ,executive ,order ,number #abcdd1 dated ,february #a1 #aihb1 pertaining to the naval nuclear propulsion program2 7#b7 a nuclear waste storage or disposal facility that is under the control or jurisdiction of the ,secretary2 7#c7 a testing and assembly facility that is under the control or jurisdiction of the ,secretary and that is operated for national security purposes 7including the ,nevada ,national ,security ,site1 ,nevada1 and the ,pantex facility1 ,texas72 7#d7 an atomic weapons research facility that is under the control or jurisdiction of the ,secretary 7including ,lawrence ,livermore1 ,los ,alamos1 and ,sandia ,national ,laboratories72 or 7#e7 any facility described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 that-- 7,a7 is no longer in operation2 7,b7 was under the control or jurisdiction of the ,department of ,defense1 the ,atomic ,energy ,commission1 or the ,energy ,research and ,development ,administration2 and 7,c7 was operated for national security purposes4 #fbdd4 ,authority to provide certificate of commendation to ,department of ,energy and contractor employees for exemplary service in stockpile stewardship and security 7a7 ,authority to present certificate of commendation ,the ,secretary of ,energy may present a certificate of commendation to any current or former employee of the ,department of ,energy1 and any current or former employee of a ,department contractor1 whose service to the ,department in matters relating to stockpile stewardship and security assisted the ,department in furthering the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,certificate ,the certificate of commendation presented to a current or former employee under subsection 7a7 shall include an appropriate citation of the service of the current or former employee described in that subsection1 including a citation for dedication1 intellect1 and sacrifice in furthering the national security interests of the ,united ,states by maintaining a strong1 safe1 and viable ,united ,states nuclear deterrent during the cold war or thereafter4 7c7 ,department of ,energy defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term ,department of ,energy includes any predecessor agency of the ,department of ,energy4 ,,ii ,education and training #fbea4 ,executive management training in ,department of ,energy 7a7 ,establishment of training program ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish and implement a management training program for personnel of the ,department of ,energy involved in the management of atomic energy defense activities4 7b7 ,training provisions ,the training program shall at a minimum include instruction in the following areas3 7#a7 ,department of ,energy policy and procedures for management and operation of atomic energy defense facilities4 7#b7 ,methods of evaluating technical performance4 7#c7 ,federal and ,state environmental laws and requirements for compliance with such environmental laws1 including timely compliance with reporting requirements in such laws4 7#d7 ,the establishment of program milestones and methods to evaluate success in meeting such milestones4 7#e7 ,methods for conducting long-range technical and budget planning4 7#f7 ,procedures for reviewing and applying innovative technology to defense environmental cleanup4 #fbeb4 ,stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program 7a7 ,conduct of program 7#a7 ,as part of the stockpile stewardship program established pursuant to section #faaa1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall conduct a stockpile stewardship recruitment and training program at the national security laboratories4 7#b7 ,the recruitment and training program shall be conducted in coordination with the ,chairman of the ,joint ,nuclear ,weapons ,council established by section #agi and the directors of the laboratories referred to in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,support of dual-use programs ,as part of the recruitment and training program1 the directors of the national security laboratories may employ undergraduate students1 graduate students1 and postdoctoral fellows to carry out research sponsored by such laboratories for military or nonmilitary dual-use programs related to nuclear weapons stockpile stewardship4 7c7 ,establishment of retiree corps ,as part of the training and recruitment program1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the directors of the national security laboratories1 shall establish for the laboratories a retiree corps of retired scientists who have expertise in research and development of nuclear weapons4 ,the directors may employ the retired scientists on a part-time basis to provide appropriate assistance on nuclear weapons issues1 to contribute relevant information to be archived1 and to help to provide training to other scientists4 #fbec4 ,fellowship program for development of skills critical to the nuclear security enterprise 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall conduct a fellowship program for the development of skills critical to the ongoing mission of the nuclear security enterprise4 ,under the fellowship program1 the ,secretary shall provide educational assistance and research assistance to eligible individuals to facilitate the development by such individuals of skills critical to maintaining the ongoing mission of the nuclear security enterprise4 7b7 ,eligible individuals ,individuals eligible for participation in the fellowship program are ,united ,states citizens who are either of the following3 7#a7 ,students pursuing graduate degrees in fields of science or engineering that are related to nuclear weapons engineering or to the science and technology base of the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,individuals engaged in postdoctoral studies in such fields4 7c7 ,covered facilities ,the ,secretary shall carry out the fellowship program at or in connection with the national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities4 7d7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall carry out the fellowship program at a facility referred to in subsection 7c7 through the stockpile manager of the facility4 7e7 ,allocation of funds ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,defense ,programs1 allocate funds available for the fellowship program under subsection 7f7 among the facilities referred to in subsection 7c74 ,the ,secretary shall make the allocation after evaluating an assessment by the weapons program director of each such facility of the personnel and critical skills necessary at the facility for carrying out the ongoing mission of the facility4 7f7 ,agreement 7#a7 ,the ,secretary may allow an individual to participate in the program only if the individual signs an agreement described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,an agreement referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be in writing1 shall be signed by the participant1 and shall include the participant's agreement to serve1 after completion of the course of study for which the assistance was provided1 as a full-time employee in a position in the nuclear security enterprise for a period of time to be established by the ,secretary of ,energy of not less than one year1 if such a position is offered to the participant4 ,,iii ,worker safety #fbfa4 ,worker protection at nuclear weapons facilities 7a7 ,training grant program 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy is authorized to award grants to organizations referred to in paragraph 7#b7 in order for such organizations-- 7,a7 to provide training and education to persons who are or may be engaged in hazardous substance response or emergency response at ,department of ,energy nuclear weapons facilities2 and 7,b7 to develop curricula for such training and education4 7#b7 7,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary is authorized to award grants under paragraph 7#a7 to non-profit organizations that have demonstrated 7as determined by the ,secretary7 capabilities in-- 7i7 implementing and conducting effective training and education programs relating to the general health and safety of workers2 and 7ii7 identifying1 and involving in training1 groups of workers whose duties include hazardous substance response or emergency response4 7,b7 ,the ,secretary shall give preference in the award of grants under this section to employee organizations and joint labor-management training programs that are grant recipients under section #abf7;g7 of the ,superfund ,amendments and ,reauthorization ,act of #aihf 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iffj;a74 7#c7 ,an organization awarded a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall carry out training1 education1 or curricula development pursuant to ,department of ,energy orders relating to employee safety training1 including orders numbered #edhj4d and #edhj4aa4 7b7 ,enforcement of employee safety standards 7#a7 ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall assess civil penalties against any contractor of the ,department of ,energy who 7as determined by the ,secretary7-- 7,a7 employs individuals who are engaged in hazardous substance response or emergency response at ,department of ,energy nuclear weapons facilities2 and 7,b7 fails 7i7 to provide for the training of such individuals to carry out such hazardous substance response or emergency response1 or 7ii7 to certify to the ,department of ,energy that such employees are adequately trained for such response pursuant to orders issued by the ,department of ,energy relating to employee safety training 7including orders numbered #edhj4d and #edhj4aa74 7#b7 ,civil penalties assessed under this subsection may not exceed #e1jjj for each day in which a failure referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b7 occurs4 7c7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry out this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,for the purposes of this section1 the term hazardous substance includes radioactive waste and mixed radioactive and hazardous waste4 #fbfb4 ,safety oversight and enforcement at defense nuclear facilities ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall take appropriate actions to ensure that-- 7#a7 officials of the ,department of ,energy who are responsible for independent oversight of matters relating to nuclear safety at defense nuclear facilities and enforcement of nuclear safety standards at such facilities maintain independence from officials who are engaged in1 or who are advising persons who are engaged in1 management of such facilities2 7#b7 the independent1 internal oversight functions carried out by the ,department include activities relating to-- 7,a7 the assessment of the safety of defense nuclear facilities2 7,b7 the assessment of the effectiveness of ,department program offices in carrying out programs relating to the environment1 safety1 health1 and security at defense nuclear facilities2 7,c7 the provision to the ,secretary of oversight reports that-- 7i7 contain validated technical information2 and 7ii7 provide a clear analysis of the extent to which line programs governing defense nuclear facilities meet applicable goals for the environment1 safety1 health1 and security at such facilities2 and 7,d7 the development of clear performance standards to be used in assessing the adequacy of the programs referred to in subparagraph 7,c77ii72 7#c7 the ,department has a system for bringing issues relating to nuclear safety at defense nuclear facilities to the attention of the officials of the ,department 7including the ,secretary of ,energy7 who have authority to resolve such issues in an adequate and timely manner2 and 7#d7 an adequate number of qualified personnel of the ,department are assigned to oversee matters relating to nuclear safety at defense nuclear facilities and enforce nuclear safety standards at such facilities4 #fbfc4 ,program to monitor department of energy workers exposed to hazardous and radioactive substances 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish and carry out a program for the identification and on-going medical evaluation of current and former ,department of ,energy employees who are subject to significant health risks as a result of the exposure of such employees to hazardous or radioactive substances during such employment4 7b7 ,implementation of program 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 issue regulations under which the ,secretary shall implement the program4 ,such regulations shall1 to the extent practicable1 provide for a process to-- 7,a7 identify the hazardous substances and radioactive substances to which current and former ,department of ,energy employees may have been exposed as a result of such employment2 7,b7 identify employees referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 who received a level of exposure identified under paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7,c7 determine the appropriate number1 scope1 and frequency of medical evaluations and laboratory tests to be provided to employees who have received a level of exposure identified under paragraph 7#b77;,b7 to permit the ,secretary to evaluate fully the extent1 nature1 and medical consequences of such exposure2 7,d7 make available the evaluations and tests referred to in subparagraph 7,c7 to the employees referred to in such subparagraph2 7,e7 ensure that privacy is maintained with respect to medical information that personally identifies any such employee2 and 7,f7 ensure that employee participation in the program is voluntary4 7#b7 7,a7 ,in determining the most appropriate means of carrying out the activities referred to in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under the agreement referred to in subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 with the assistance of the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,director of the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health1 and the ,secretary of ,labor shall identify the levels of exposure to the substances referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 of paragraph 7#a7 that present employees referred to in such subparagraph with significant health risks under ,federal and ,state occupational1 health1 and safety standards4 7#c7 ,in prescribing the guidelines referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives of the following entities3 7,a7 ,the ,american ,college of ,occupational and ,environmental ,medicine4 7,b7 ,the ,national ,academy of ,sciences4 7,c7 ,the ,national ,council on ,radiation ,protection and ,measurements4 7,d7 ,any labor organization or other collective bargaining agent authorized to act on the behalf of employees of a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility4 7#d7 ,the ,secretary shall provide for each employee identified under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and provided with any medical examination or test under paragraph 7#a7 to be notified by the appropriate medical personnel of the identification and the results of any such examination or test4 ,each notification under this paragraph shall be provided in a form that is readily understandable by the employee4 7#e7 ,the ,secretary shall collect and assemble information relating to the examinations and tests carried out under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,the ,secretary shall commence carrying out the program described in this subsection not later than ,october #bc1 #aiic4 7c7 ,agreement with ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services ,not later than ,april #bc1 #aiic1 the ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services relating to the establishment and conduct of the program required and regulations issued under this section4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility has the meaning given that term in section #fbdc7;f74 7#b7 ,the term ,department of ,energy employee means any employee of the ,department of ,energy employed at a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility1 including any employee of a contractor or subcontractor of the ,department of ,energy employed at such a facility4 #fbfd4 ,programs for persons who may have been exposed to radiation released from ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation 7a7 ,funding ,of the funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy under title ,,xxxi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aiia 7,public ,law #aja-eaj71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall make available #c1jjj1jjj to the ,state of ,washington1 #a1jjj1jjj to the ,state of ,oregon1 and #a1jjj1jjj to the ,state of ,idaho4 ,such funds shall be used to develop and implement programs for the benefit of persons who may have been exposed to radiation released from the ,department of ,energy ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation 7,richland1 ,washington7 between the years #aidd and #aigb4 7b7 ,programs ,the programs to be developed by the ,states may include only the following activities3 7#a7 ,preparing and distributing information on the health effects of radiation to health care professionals1 and to persons who may have been exposed to radiation4 7#b7 ,developing and implementing mechanisms for referring persons who may have been exposed to radiation to health care professionals with expertise in the health effects of radiation4 7#c7 ,evaluating and1 if feasible1 implementing1 registration and monitoring of persons who may have been exposed to radiation released from the ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation4 7c7 ,plan and reports 7#a7 ,the ,states of ,washington1 ,oregon1 and ,idaho shall jointly develop a single plan for implementing this section4 7#b7 ,not later than ,may #e1 #aiia1 such ,states shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy and ,congress a copy of the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,not later than ,may #e1 #aiib1 such ,states shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy and ,congress a single report on the implementation of the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,in developing and implementing the plan1 such ,states shall consult with persons carrying out current radiation dose and epidemiological research programs 7including the ,hanford ,thyroid ,disease ,study of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention and the ,hanford ,environmental ,dose ,reconstruction ,project of the ,department of ,energy71 and may not cause substantial damage to such research programs4 7d7 ,prohibition on disclosure of exposure information 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a person may not disclose to the public the following3 7,a7 ,any information obtained through a program that identifies a person who may have been exposed to radiation released from the ,hanford ,nuclear ,reservation4 7,b7 ,any information obtained through a program that identifies a person participating in any of the programs developed under this section4 7,c7 ,the name1 address1 and telephone number of a person requesting information referred to in subsection 7b77#a74 7,d7 ,the name1 address1 and telephone number of a person who has been referred to a health care professional under subsection 7b77#b74 7,e7 ,the name1 address1 and telephone number of a person who has been registered and monitored pursuant to subsection 7b77#c74 7,f7 ,information that identifies the person from whom information referred to in this paragraph was obtained under a program or any other third party involved with1 or identified by1 any such information so obtained4 7,g7 ,any other personal or medical information that identifies a person or party referred to in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f74 7,h7 ,such other information or categories of information as the chief officers of the health departments of the ,states of ,washington1 ,oregon1 and ,idaho jointly designate as information covered by this subsection4 7#b7 ,information referred to in paragraph 7#a7 may be disclosed to the public if the person identified by the information1 or the legal representative of that person1 has consented in writing to the disclosure4 7#c7 ,the ,states of ,washington1 ,oregon1 and ,idaho shall establish uniform procedures for carrying out this subsection1 including procedures governing the following3 7,a7 ,the disclosure of information under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,the use of the ,hanford ,health ,information ,network database4 7,c7 ,the future disposition of the database4 7,d7 ,enforcement of the prohibition provided in paragraph 7#a7 on the disclosure of information described in that paragraph4 #fbfe4 ,use of probabilistic risk assessment to ensure nuclear safety of facilities of the ,administration and the ,office of ,environmental ,management 7a7 ,nuclear safety at ,,nnsa and ,,doe facilities ,the ,administrator and the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that the methods for assessing1 certifying1 and overseeing nuclear safety at the facilities specified in subsection 7c7 use national and international standards and nuclear industry best practices1 including probabilistic or quantitative risk assessment if sufficient data exist4 7b7 ,adequate protection ,the use of probabilistic or quantitative risk assessment under subsection 7a7 shall be to support1 rather than replace1 the requirement under section #ahb of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbcb7 that the utilization or production of special nuclear material will be in accordance with the common defense and security and will provide adequate protection to the health and safety of the public4 7c7 ,facilities specified ,subsection 7a7 shall apply-- 7#a7 to the ,administrator with respect to the national security laboratories and the nuclear weapons production facilities2 and 7#b7 to the ,secretary of ,energy with respect to defense nuclear facilities of the ,office of ,environmental ,management of the ,department of ,energy4 #fbff4 ,notification of nuclear criticality and non-nuclear incidents 7a7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,energy or the ,administrator1 as the case may be1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of a nuclear criticality incident resulting from a covered program that results in an injury or fatality or results in the shutdown1 or partial shutdown1 of a covered facility by not later than #ae days after the date of such incident4 7b7 ,elements of notification ,each notification submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the incident1 including the cause of the incident4 7#b7 ,in the case of a criticality incident1 whether the incident caused a facility1 or part of a facility1 to be shut down4 7#c7 ,the effect1 if any1 on the mission of the ,administration or the ,office of ,environmental ,management of the ,department of ,energy4 7#d7 ,any corrective action taken in response to the incident4 7c7 ,database 7#a7 ,the ,secretary shall maintain a record of incidents described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,an incident described in this paragraph is any of the following incidents resulting from a covered program3 7,a7 ,a nuclear criticality incident that results in an injury or fatality or results in the shutdown1 or partial shutdown1 of a covered facility4 7,b7 ,a non-nuclear incident that results in serious bodily injury or fatality at a covered facility4 7d7 ,cooperation ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall ensure that each management and operating contractor of a covered facility cooperates in a timely manner4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term covered facility means-- 7,a7 a facility of the nuclear security enterprise2 and 7,b7 a facility conducting activities for the defense environmental cleanup program of the ,office of ,environmental ,management of the ,department of ,energy4 7#c7 ,the term covered program means-- 7,a7 programs of the ,administration2 and 7,b7 defense environmental cleanup programs of the ,office of ,environmental ,management of the ,department of ,energy4 #fjg ,budget and financial management matters ,i ,recurring national security authorization provisions #fbga4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,the term ,,doe national security authorization means an authorization of appropriations for activities of the ,department of ,energy in carrying out programs necessary for national security4 7#b7 7,a7 ,except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 the term minor construction threshold means #cj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,the ,administrator may calculate the amount specified in subparagraph 7,a7 based on fiscal year #bjbb constant dollars if the ,administrator-- 7i7 submits to the congressional defense committees a report on the method used by the ,administrator to calculate the adjustment2 7ii7 a period of #cj days elapses following the date of such submission2 and 7iii7 publishes the adjusted amount in the ,federal ,register4 #fbgb4 ,reprogramming 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b7 and in sections #egia and #egib of this title1 the ,secretary of ,energy may not use amounts appropriated pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization for a program-- 7#a7 in amounts that exceed1 in a fiscal year-- 7,a7 #aae percent of the amount authorized for that program by that authorization for that fiscal year2 or 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj more than the amount authorized for that program by that authorization for that fiscal year2 or 7#b7 which has not been presented to1 or requested of1 ,congress4 7b7 ,exception where notice-and-wait given ,an action described in subsection 7a7 may be taken if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary submits to the congressional defense committees a report referred to in subsection 7c7 with respect to such action2 and 7#b7 a period of #cj days has elapsed after the date on which such committees receive the report4 7c7 ,report ,the report referred to in this subsection is a report containing a full and complete statement of the action proposed to be taken and the facts and circumstances relied upon in support of the proposed action4 7d7 ,computation of days ,in the computation of the #cj-;day period under subsection 7b71 there shall be excluded any day on which either ,house of ,congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain4 7e7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,total amount obligated ,in no event may the total amount of funds obligated pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization for a fiscal year exceed the total amount authorized to be appropriated by that authorization for that fiscal year4 7#b7 ,prohibited items ,funds appropriated pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization may not be used for an item for which ,congress has specifically denied funds4 #fbgc4 ,minor construction projects 7a7 ,authority ,using operation and maintenance funds or facilities and infrastructure funds authorized by a ,,doe national security authorization1 the ,secretary of ,energy may carry out minor construction projects4 7b7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional defense committees on an annual basis a report on each exercise of the authority in subsection 7a7 during the preceding fiscal year4 ,each report shall provide a brief description of each minor construction project covered by the report4 ,the report shall include with respect to each project the following3 7#a7 ,the estimated original total project cost and the estimated original date of completion4 7#b7 ,the percentage of the project that is complete4 7#c7 ,the current estimated total project cost and estimated date of completion4 7c7 ,cost variation reports to congressional committees ,if1 at any time during the construction of any minor construction project authorized by a ,,doe national security authorization1 the estimated cost of the project is revised and the revised cost of the project exceeds the minor construction threshold1 the ,secretary shall immediately submit to the congressional defense committees a report explaining the reasons for the cost variation4 7d7 ,notification required for certain projects ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may not start a minor construction project with a total estimated cost of more than #e1jjj1jjj until-- 7#a7 the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees of such project and total estimated cost2 and 7#b7 a period of #ae days has elapsed after the date on which such notification is received4 7e7 ,minor construction project defined ,in this section1 the term minor construction project means any plant project not specifically authorized by law for which the approved total estimated cost does not exceed the minor construction threshold4 #fbgd4 ,general plant projects ,plant or construction projects for which amounts are made available under this and subsequent appropriation ,acts with a current estimated cost of less than #aj1jjj1jjj are considered for purposes of section #fbgc as a plant project for which the approved total estimated cost does not exceed the minor construction threshold and for purposes of section #fbge as a construction project with a current estimated cost of less than a minor construction threshold4 #fbge4 ,limits on construction projects 7a7 ,construction cost ceiling ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 construction on a construction project which is in support of national security programs of the ,department of ,energy and was authorized by a ,,doe national security authorization may not be started1 and additional obligations in connection with the project above the total estimated cost may not be incurred1 whenever the current estimated cost of the construction project exceeds by more than #be percent the higher of-- 7#a7 the amount authorized for the project2 or 7#b7 the amount of the total estimated cost for the project as shown in the most recent budget justification data submitted to ,congress4 7b7 ,exception where notice-and-wait given ,an action described in subsection 7a7 may be taken if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,energy has submitted to the congressional defense committees a report on the actions and the circumstances making such action necessary2 and 7#b7 a period of #cj days has elapsed after the date on which the report is received by the committees4 7c7 ,computation of days ,in the computation of the #cj-;day period under subsection 7b71 there shall be excluded any day on which either ,house of ,congress is not in session because of an adjournment of more than three days to a day certain4 7d7 ,exception for minor projects ,subsection 7a7 does not apply to a construction project with a current estimated cost of less than the minor construction threshold4 #fbgf4 ,fund transfer authority 7a7 ,transfer to other ,federal agencies ,the ,secretary of ,energy may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization to other ,federal agencies for the performance of work for which the funds were authorized4 ,funds so transferred may be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same time period as the authorizations of the ,federal agency to which the amounts are transferred4 7b7 ,transfer within ,department of ,energy 7#a7 ,transfers permitted ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,energy may transfer funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization to any other ,,doe national security authorization4 ,amounts of authorizations so transferred may be merged with and be available for the same purposes and for the same period as the authorization to which the amounts are transferred4 7#b7 ,maximum amounts ,not more than #e percent of any such authorization may be transferred to another authorization under paragraph 7#a74 ,no such authorization may be increased or decreased by more than #e percent by a transfer under such paragraph4 7c7 ,limitations ,the authority provided by this subsection to transfer authorizations-- 7#a7 may be used only to provide funds for items relating to activities necessary for national security programs that have a higher priority than the items from which the funds are transferred2 and 7#b7 may not be used to provide funds for an item for which ,congress has specifically denied funds4 7d7 ,notice to ,congress ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall promptly notify the congressional defense committees of any transfer of funds to or from any ,,doe national security authorization4 #fbgg4 ,conceptual and construction design 7a7 ,conceptual design 7#a7 ,requirement ,subject to paragraph 7#b7 and except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 before submitting to ,congress a request for funds for a construction project that is in support of a national security program of the ,department of ,energy1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall complete a conceptual design for that project4 7#b7 ,requests for conceptual design funds ,if the estimated cost of completing a conceptual design for a construction project exceeds #e1jjj1jjj1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a request for funds for the conceptual design before submitting a request for funds for the construction project4 7#c7 ,exceptions ,the requirement in paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to a request for funds-- 7,a7 for a construction project the total estimated cost of which is less than the minor construction threshold2 or 7,b7 for emergency planning1 design1 and construction activities under section #fbgh4 7b7 ,construction design 7#a7 ,authority ,within the amounts authorized by a ,,doe national security authorization1 the ,secretary may carry out construction design 7including architectural and engineering services7 in connection with any proposed construction project if the total estimated cost for such design does not exceed #e1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,limitation on availability of funds for certain projects ,if the total estimated cost for construction design in connection with any construction project exceeds #e1jjj1jjj1 funds for that design must be specifically authorized by law4 #fbgh4 ,authority for emergency planning1 design1 and construction activities 7a7 ,authority ,the ,secretary of ,energy may use any funds available to the ,department of ,energy pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization1 including funds authorized to be appropriated for advance planning1 engineering1 and construction design1 and for plant projects1 to perform planning1 design1 and construction activities for any ,department of ,energy national security program construction project that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 must proceed expeditiously in order to protect public health and safety1 to meet the needs of national defense1 or to protect property4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not exercise the authority under subsection 7a7 in the case of a construction project until the ,secretary has submitted to the congressional defense committees a report on the activities that the ,secretary intends to carry out under this section and the circumstances making those activities necessary4 7c7 ,specific authority ,the requirement of section #fbgg7;b77#b7 does not apply to emergency planning1 design1 and construction activities conducted under this section4 #fbgi4 ,scope of authority to carry out plant projects ,in carrying out programs necessary for national security1 the authority of the ,secretary of ,energy to carry out plant projects includes authority for maintenance1 restoration1 planning1 construction1 acquisition1 modification of facilities1 and the continuation of projects authorized in prior years1 and land acquisition related thereto4 #fbhj4 ,availability of funds 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 amounts appropriated pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization for operation and maintenance or for plant projects may1 when so specified in an appropriations ,act1 remain available until expended4 7b7 ,exception for program direction funds ,amounts appropriated for program direction pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization for a fiscal year shall remain available to be obligated only until the end of that fiscal year4 #fbha4 ,transfer of defense environmental cleanup funds 7a7 ,transfer authority for defense environmental cleanup funds ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall provide the manager of each field office of the ,department of ,energy with the authority to transfer defense environmental cleanup funds from a program or project under the jurisdiction of that office to another such program or project4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,number of transfers ,not more than one transfer may be made to or from any program or project under subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year4 7#b7 ,amounts transferred ,the amount transferred to or from a program or project in any one transfer under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #e1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,determination required ,a transfer may not be carried out by a manager of a field office under subsection 7a7 unless the manager determines that the transfer is necessary-- 7,a7 to address a risk to health1 safety1 or the environment2 or 7,b7 to assure the most efficient use of defense environmental cleanup funds at the field office4 7#d7 ,impermissible uses ,funds transferred pursuant to subsection 7a7 may not be used for an item for which ,congress has specifically denied funds or for a new program or project that has not been authorized by ,congress4 7c7 ,exemption from reprogramming requirements ,the requirements of section #fbgb shall not apply to transfers of funds pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,notification ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,environmental ,management1 shall notify ,congress of any transfer of funds pursuant to subsection 7a7 not later than #cj days after such transfer occurs4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term program or project means1 with respect to a field office of the ,department of ,energy1 a program or project that is for defense environmental cleanup activities necessary for national security programs of the ,department1 that is being carried out by that office1 and for which defense environmental cleanup funds have been authorized and appropriated4 7#b7 ,the term defense environmental cleanup funds means funds appropriated to the ,department of ,energy pursuant to an authorization for carrying out defense environmental cleanup activities necessary for national security programs4 #fbhb4 ,transfer of weapons activities funds 7a7 ,transfer authority for weapons activities funds ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall provide the manager of each field office of the ,department of ,energy with the authority to transfer weapons activities funds from a program or project under the jurisdiction of that office to another such program or project4 7b7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,number of transfers ,not more than one transfer may be made to or from any program or project under subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year4 7#b7 ,amounts transferred ,the amount transferred to or from a program or project in any one transfer under subsection 7a7 may not exceed #e1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,determination required ,a transfer may not be carried out by a manager of a field office under subsection 7a7 unless the manager determines that the transfer-- 7,a7 is necessary to address a risk to health1 safety1 or the environment2 or 7,b7 will result in cost savings and efficiencies4 7#d7 ,limitation ,a transfer may not be carried out by a manager of a field office under subsection 7a7 to cover a cost overrun or scheduling delay for any program or project4 7#e7 ,impermissible uses ,funds transferred pursuant to subsection 7a7 may not be used for an item for which ,congress has specifically denied funds or for a new program or project that has not been authorized by ,congress4 7c7 ,exemption from reprogramming requirements ,the requirements of section #fbgb shall not apply to transfers of funds pursuant to subsection 7a74 7d7 ,notification ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator1 shall notify ,congress of any transfer of funds pursuant to subsection 7a7 not later than #cj days after such transfer occurs4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term program or project means1 with respect to a field office of the ,department of ,energy1 a program or project that is for weapons activities necessary for national security programs of the ,department1 that is being carried out by that office1 and for which weapons activities funds have been authorized and appropriated4 7#b7 ,the term weapons activities funds means funds appropriated to the ,department of ,energy pursuant to an authorization for carrying out weapons activities necessary for national security programs4 #fbhc4 ,funds available for all national security programs of the ,department of ,energy ,subject to the provisions of appropriation ,acts and section #fbgb1 amounts appropriated pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization for management and support activities and for general plant projects are available for use1 when necessary1 in connection with all national security programs of the ,department of ,energy4 #fbhd4 ,notification of cost overruns for certain ,department of ,energy projects 7a7 ,establishment of cost and schedule baselines 7#a7 ,stockpile life extension and new nuclear weapon program projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a cost and schedule baseline for each nuclear stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon program project of the ,administration4 ,in addition to the requirement under subparagraph 7,b71 the cost and schedule baseline of a nuclear stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon program project established under this subparagraph shall be the cost and schedule as described in the first ,selected ,acquisition ,report submitted under section #fabe7;a7 for the project4 7,b7 ,per unit cost ,the cost baseline developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to each stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon program project1 an estimated cost for each warhead in the project4 7,c7 ,notification to congressional defense committees ,not later than #cj days after establishing a cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall submit the cost and schedule baseline to the congressional defense committees4 7#b7 ,major alteration projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall establish a cost and schedule baseline for each major alteration project4 7,b7 ,per unit cost ,the cost baseline developed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 with respect to each major alteration project1 an estimated cost for each warhead in the project4 7,c7 ,notification to congressional defense committees ,not later than #cj days after establishing a cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,administrator shall submit the cost and schedule baseline to the congressional defense committees4 7,d7 ,major alteration project defined ,in this paragraph1 the term quot2major alteration projectquot2 means a nuclear weapon system alteration project of the ,administration the cost of which exceeds #hjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,defense-funded construction projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish a cost and schedule baseline under the project management protocols of the ,department of ,energy for each construction project that is-- 7i7 in excess of #fe1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 carried out by the ,department using funds authorized to be appropriated for a fiscal year pursuant to a ,,doe national security authorization4 7,b7 ,notification to congressional defense committees ,not later than #cj days after establishing a cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit the cost and schedule baseline to the congressional defense committees4 7#d7 ,defense environmental cleanup projects 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a cost and schedule baseline under the project management protocols of the ,department of ,energy for each defense environmental cleanup project that is-- 7i7 in excess of #fe1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 carried out by the ,department pursuant to such protocols4 7,b7 ,notification to congressional defense committees ,not later than #cj days after establishing a cost and schedule baseline under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit the cost and schedule baseline to the congressional defense committees4 7b7 ,notification of costs exceeding baseline ,the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 shall notify the congressional defense committees not later than #cj days after determining that-- 7#a7 the total cost for a project referred to in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d7 of subsection 7a7 will exceed an amount that is equal to #abe percent of the cost baseline established under subsection 7a7 for that project2 and 7#b7 in the case of a stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon program project referred to in subsection 7a77#a7 or a major alteration project referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 the cost for any warhead in the project will exceed an amount that is equal to #aej percent of the cost baseline established under subsection 7a77#a77;,b7 or 7a77#b77;,b71 as applicable1 for each warhead in that project4 7c7 ,notification of determination with respect to termination or continuation of projects and root cause analyses ,not later than #ij days after submitting a notification under subsection 7b7 with respect to a project1 the ,administrator or the ,secretary1 as applicable1 shall-- 7#a7 notify the congressional defense committees with respect to whether the project will be terminated or continued2 7#b7 if the project will be continued1 certify to the congressional defense committees that-- 7,a7 a revised cost and schedule baseline has been established for the project and1 in the case of a stockpile life extension or new nuclear weapon program project referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of subsection 7a77#a7 or a major alteration project referred to in subsection 7a77#b71 a revised estimate of the cost for each warhead in the project has been made2 7,b7 the continuation of the project is necessary to the mission of the ,department of ,energy and there is no alternative to the project that would meet the requirements of that mission2 and 7,c7 a management structure is in place adequate to manage and control the cost and schedule of the project2 and 7#c7 submit to the congressional defense committees an assessment of the root cause or causes of the growth in the total cost of the project1 including the contribution of any shortcomings in cost1 schedule1 or performance of the program1 including the role1 if any1 of-- 7,a7 unrealistic performance expectations2 7,b7 unrealistic baseline estimates for cost or schedule2 7,c7 immature technologies or excessive manufacturing or integration risk2 7,d7 unanticipated design1 engineering1 manufacturing1 or technology integration issues arising during program performance2 7,e7 changes in procurement quantities2 7,f7 inadequate program funding or funding instability2 7,g7 poor performance by personnel of the ,federal ,government or contractor personnel responsible for program management2 or 7,h7 any other matters4 7d7 ,applicability of requirements to revised cost and schedule baselines ,a revised cost and schedule baseline established under subsection 7c7 shall-- 7#a7 be submitted to the congressional defense committees with the certification submitted under subsection 7c77#b72 and 7#b7 be subject to the notification requirements of subsections 7b7 and 7c7 in the same manner and to the same extent as a cost and schedule baseline established under subsection 7a74 #fbhe4 ,life-cycle cost estimates of certain atomic energy defense capital assets 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure that an independent life-cycle cost estimate under ,department of ,energy ,order #dac4c;,b 7relating to program management and project management for the acquisition of capital assets71 or a successor order1 of each capital asset described in subsection 7b7 is conducted before the asset achieves critical decision #b in the acquisition process4 7b7 ,capital assets described ,a capital asset described in this subsection is an atomic energy defense capital asset-- 7#a7 the total project cost of which exceeds #ajj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 the purpose of which is to perform a limited-life1 single-purpose mission4 7c7 ,independent defined ,for purposes of subsection 7a71 the term independent1 with respect to a life-cycle cost estimate of a capital asset1 means that the life-cycle cost estimate is prepared by an organization independent of the project sponsor1 using the same detailed technical and procurement information as the sponsor1 to determine if the life-cycle cost estimate of the sponsor is accurate and reasonable4 #fbhf4 ,use of best practices for capital asset projects and nuclear weapon life extension programs 7a7 ,analyses of alternatives ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #abi ,stat4 #gbf71 the ,secretary of ,energy1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall ensure that analyses of alternatives are conducted 7including through contractors1 as appropriate7 in accordance with best practices for capital asset projects and life extension programs of the ,administration and capital asset projects relating to defense environmental management4 7b7 ,cost estimates ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of such ,act1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,administrator1 shall develop cost estimates in accordance with cost estimating best practices for capital asset projects and life extension programs of the ,administration and capital asset projects relating to defense environmental management4 7c7 ,revisions to departmental project management order and nuclear weapon life extension requirements ,as soon as practicable after the date of the enactment of such ,act1 but not later than two years after such date of enactment1 the ,secretary shall revise-- 7#a7 the capital asset project management order of the ,department of ,energy to require the use of best practices for preparing cost estimates and for conducting analyses of alternatives for ,administration and defense environmental management capital asset projects2 and 7#b7 the nuclear weapon life extension program procedures of the ,department to require the use of best practices for preparing cost estimates and conducting analyses of alternatives for ,administration life extension programs4 #fbhg4 ,matters relating to critical decisions 7a7 ,post-critical decision #b changes ,after the date on which a plant project specifically authorized by law and carried out under ,department of ,energy ,order #dac4c;,b 7relating to program management and project management for the acquisition of capital assets71 or a successor order1 achieves critical decision #b1 the ,administrator may not change the requirements for such project if such change increases the cost of such project by more than the lesser of #e1jjj1jjj or #ae percent1 unless-- 7#a7 the ,administrator submits to the congressional defense committees-- 7,a7 a certification that the ,administrator1 without delegation1 authorizes such proposed change2 and 7,b7 a cost-benefit and risk analysis of such proposed change1 including with respect to-- 7i7 the effects of such proposed change on the project cost and schedule2 and 7ii7 any mission risks and operational risks from making such change or not making such change2 and 7#b7 a period of #ae days elapses following the date of such submission4 7b7 ,review and approval ,the ,administrator shall ensure that critical decision packages are timely reviewed and either approved or disapproved4 #fbhh4 ,unfunded priorities of the ,administration 7a7 ,annual report or certification ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year is submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,secretary of ,energy and the congressional defense committees either-- 7#a7 a report on the unfunded priorities of the ,administration2 or 7#b7 if the ,administrator determines that there are no unfunded priorities to include in such a report1 a certification and explanation by the ,administrator1 without delegation1 of the determination4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,each report under subsection 7a77#a7 shall specify1 for each unfunded priority covered by the report1 the following3 7,a7 ,a summary description of that priority1 including the objectives to be achieved or the risk to be mitigated if that priority is funded 7whether in whole or in part74 7,b7 ,the additional amount of funds recommended in connection with the objectives or risk mitigation under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,account information with respect to that priority4 7#b7 ,prioritization of priorities ,each report under subsection 7a77#a7 shall present the unfunded priorities covered by the report in order of urgency of priority4 7c7 ,unfunded priority defined ,in this section1 the term unfunded priority1 in the case of a fiscal year1 means a program1 activity1 or mission requirement that-- 7#a7 is not funded in the budget of the ,president for that fiscal year as submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca2 7#b7 is necessary to address a requirement associated with the mission of the ,administration2 and 7#c7 would have been recommended for funding through the budget referred to in paragraph 7#a7 by the ,administrator-- 7,a7 if additional resources were available for the budget to fund the program1 activity1 or mission requirement2 or 7,b7 in the case of a program1 activity1 or mission requirement that emerged after the budget was formulated1 if the program1 activity1 or mission requirement had emerged before the budget was formulated4 #fbhi4 ,review of adequacy of nuclear weapons budget 7a7 ,review of adequacy of administration budget by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council 7#a7 ,transmission to ,council ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall transmit to the ,nuclear ,weapons ,council 7in this section referred to as the ,council7 a copy of the proposed budget request of the ,administration for each fiscal year before that budget request is submitted to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget in relation to the preparation of the budget of the ,president to be submitted to ,congress under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca4 7#b7 ,review ,the ,council shall review each budget request transmitted to the ,council under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with section #agi7;f74 7#c7 ,department of ,energy response 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,council submits to the ,secretary of ,energy a written description under section #agi7;f77#b77;,b77i7 with respect to the budget request of the ,administration for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall include as an appendix to the budget request submitted to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget-- 7i7 the funding levels and initiatives identified in that description2 and 7ii7 any additional comments the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7,b7 ,transmission to ,congress ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall transmit to ,congress1 with the budget justification materials submitted in support of the ,department of ,energy budget for a fiscal year 7as submitted with the budget of the ,president under section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca71 a copy of the appendix described in subparagraph 7,a74 7b7 ,review and certification of ,department of ,energy budget by ,nuclear ,weapons ,council ,at the time the ,secretary of ,energy submits the budget request of the ,department of ,energy for that fiscal year to the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget in relation to the preparation of the budget of the ,president1 the ,secretary shall transmit a copy of the budget request of the ,department to the ,council4 #fbij4 ,improvements to cost estimates informing analyses of alternatives 7a7 ,requirement for analyses of alternatives ,the ,administrator shall ensure that any cost estimate used in an analysis of alternatives for a project carried out using funds authorized by a ,,doe national security authorization is designed to fully satisfy the requirements outlined in the mission needs statement approved at critical decision #j in the acquisition process1 as set forth in ,department of ,energy ,order #dac4c;,b 7relating to program management and project management for the acquisition of capital assets7 or a successor order4 7b7 ,use of project engineering and design funds ,in the case of a project the total estimated cost of which exceeds #ejj1jjj1jjj and that has not reached critical decision #a in the acquisition process1 the ,administrator may use funds authorized by a ,,doe national security authorization for project engineering and design to begin the development of a conceptual design to facilitate the development of a cost estimate for the project during the analysis of alternatives for the project if-- 7#a7 the ,administrator-- 7,a7 determines that such use of funds would improve the quality of the cost estimate for the project2 and 7,b7 notifies the congressional defense committees of that determination2 and 7#b7 a period of #ae days has elapsed after the date on which such committees receive the notification4 ,,ii ,penalties #fcja4 ,restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under environmental laws 7a7 ,restriction ,funds appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for the ,naval ,nuclear ,propulsion ,program or the nuclear weapons programs or other atomic energy defense activities of the ,department of ,energy may not be used to pay a penalty1 fine1 or forfeiture in regard to a defense activity or facility of the ,department of ,energy due to a failure to comply with any environmental requirement4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply with respect to an environmental requirement if-- 7#a7 the ,president fails to request funds for compliance with the environmental requirement2 or 7#b7 ,congress has appropriated funds for such purpose 7and such funds have not been sequestered1 deferred1 or rescinded7 and the ,secretary of ,energy fails to use the funds for such purpose4 #fcjb4 ,restriction on use of funds to pay penalties under ,clean ,air ,act ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by the ,department of ,energy ,national ,security and ,military ,applications of ,nuclear ,energy ,authorization ,act of #aiha 7,public ,law #if-edj2 #id ,stat4 #caig7 or any other ,act may be used to pay any penalty1 fine1 forfeiture1 or settlement resulting from a failure to comply with the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 with respect to any defense activity of the ,department of ,energy if-- 7#a7 the ,secretary finds that compliance is physically impossible within the time prescribed for compliance2 or 7#b7 the ,president has specifically requested appropriations for compliance and ,congress has failed to appropriate funds for such purpose4 ,,iii ,other matters #fcaa4 ,reports on financial balances for atomic energy defense activities 7a7 ,reports required 7#a7 ,in general ,concurrent with the submission of the budget justification materials submitted to ,congress in support of the budget of the ,president for a fiscal year 7submitted to ,congress pursuant to section #aaje7;a7 of title #ca71 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the financial balances for each atomic energy defense program4 7#b7 ,presentation of information ,in each report required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 present information on the financial balances for each atomic energy defense program at the budget control levels used in the report accompanying the most current ,act appropriating funds for energy and water development2 and 7,b7 present financial balances in connection with funding under recurring ,,doe national security authorizations 7as defined in section #fbga7 separately from balances in connection with funding under any other provision of law4 7b7 ,elements 7#a7 ,format ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7,a7 be divided into two parts1 as specified in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 and 7,b7 set forth the information required by those paragraphs in summary form and by fiscal year4 7#b7 ,part #a ,the first part of the report required by subsection 7a7 shall set forth1 for each atomic energy defense program1 the following information1 as of the end of the most recently completed fiscal year3 7,a7 ,the balance of any unobligated funds and an explanation for why those funds are unobligated4 7,b7 ,the total funds available to cost4 7,c7 ,the total balance of costed funds4 7,d7 ,the total balance of uncosted funds4 7,e7 ,the threshold for the balance of uncosted funds1 stated in dollars4 7,f7 ,the amount of any balance of uncosted funds that is over or under that threshold and1 in the case of a balance over that threshold1 an explanation for why the balance is over that threshold4 7,g7 ,the total balance of encumbered1 uncosted funds4 7,h7 ,the total balance of unencumbered1 uncosted funds4 7,i7 ,the amount of any balance of unencumbered1 uncosted funds that is over or under the threshold described in subparagraph 7,e7 and1 in the case of a balance over that threshold1 an explanation for why the balance is over that threshold4 7#c7 ,part #b ,the second part of the report required by subsection 7a7 shall set forth1 for each atomic energy defense program1 the following information3 7,a7 ,the balance of any unobligated funds1 as of the end of the first quarter of the current fiscal year4 7,b7 ,the total balance of uncosted funds1 as of the end of the first quarter of the current fiscal year4 7,c7 ,unalloted budget authority4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,costed ,the term costed1 with respect to funds1 means the funds have been obligated to a contract and goods or services have been received from the contractor in exchange for the funds4 7#b7 ,encumbered ,the term encumbered1 with respect to funds1 means the funds have been obligated to a contract and are being held for a specific known purpose by the contractor4 7#c7 ,uncosted ,the term uncosted1 with respect to funds1 means the funds have been obligated to a contract and goods or services have not been received from the contractor in exchange for the funds4 7#d7 ,unencumbered ,the term unencumbered1 with respect to funds1 means the funds have been obligated to a contract and are not being held for a specific known purpose by the contractor4 7#e7 ,threshold ,the term threshold means a benchmark over which a balance carried over at the end of a fiscal year should be given greater scrutiny by ,congress4 7#f7 ,total funds available to cost ,the term total funds available to cost means the sum of-- 7,a7 total uncosted obligations from prior fiscal years2 7,b7 current fiscal year obligations2 and 7,c7 current fiscal year deobligations4 #fcab4 ,independent acquisition project reviews of capital assets acquisition projects 7a7 ,reviews ,the appropriate head shall ensure that an independent entity conducts reviews of each capital assets acquisition project as the project moves toward the approval of each of critical decision #j1 critical decision #a1 and critical decision #b in the acquisition process4 7b7 ,pre-critical decision #a reviews ,in addition to any other matters1 with respect to each review of a capital assets acquisition project under subsection 7a7 that has not reached critical decision #a approval in the acquisition process1 such review shall include-- 7#a7 a review using best practices of the analysis of alternatives for the project2 and 7#b7 identification of any deficiencies in such analysis of alternatives for the appropriate head to address4 7c7 ,independent entities ,the appropriate head shall ensure that each review of a capital assets acquisition project under subsection 7a7 is conducted by an independent entity with the appropriate expertise with respect to the project and the stage in the acquisition process of the project4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term acquisition process means the acquisition process for a project1 as defined in ,department of ,energy ,order #dac4c;,b 7relating to project management and project management for the acquisition of capital assets71 or a successor order4 7#b7 ,the term appropriate head means-- 7,a7 the ,administrator1 with respect to capital assets acquisition projects of the ,administration2 and 7,b7 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,energy for ,environmental ,management1 with respect to capital assets acquisition projects of the ,office of ,environmental ,management4 7#c7 ,the term capital assets acquisition project means a project-- 7,a7 the total project cost of which is more than #ejj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 that is covered by ,department of ,energy ,order #dac4c;,b1 or a successor order1 for the acquisition of capital assets for atomic energy defense activities4 #fjh ,administrative matters ,i ,contracts #fcba4 ,costs not allowed under covered contracts 7a7 ,in general ,the following costs are not allowable under a covered contract3 7#a7 ,costs of entertainment1 including amusement1 diversion1 and social activities and any costs directly associated with such costs 7such as tickets to shows or sports events1 meals1 lodging1 rentals1 transportation1 and gratuities74 7#b7 ,costs incurred to influence 7directly or indirectly7 legislative action on any matter pending before ,congress or a ,state legislature4 7#c7 ,costs incurred in defense of any civil or criminal fraud proceeding or similar proceeding 7including filing of any false certification7 brought by the ,united ,states where the contractor is found liable or has pleaded nolo contendere to a charge of fraud or similar proceeding 7including filing of false certification74 7#d7 ,payments of fines and penalties resulting from violations of1 or failure to comply with1 ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or foreign laws and regulations1 except when incurred as a result of compliance with specific terms and conditions of the contract or specific written instructions from the contracting officer authorizing in advance such payments in accordance with applicable regulations of the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#e7 ,costs of membership in any social1 dining1 or country club or organization4 7#f7 ,costs of alcoholic beverages4 7#g7 ,contributions or donations1 regardless of the recipient4 7#h7 ,costs of advertising designed to promote the contractor or its products4 7#i7 ,costs of promotional items and memorabilia1 including models1 gifts1 and souvenirs4 7#aj7 ,costs for travel by commercial aircraft or by travel by other than common carrier that is not necessary for the performance of the contract and the cost of which exceeds the amount of the standard commercial fare4 7b7 ,regulations2 costs of information provided to ,congress or ,state legislatures and related costs 7#a7 ,not later than #aej days after ,november #h1 #aihe1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall prescribe regulations to implement this section4 ,such regulations may establish appropriate definitions1 exclusions1 limitations1 and qualifications4 ,such regulations shall be published in accordance with section #agjg of title #da4 7#b7 ,in any regulations implementing subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary may not treat as not allowable 7by reason of such subsection7 the following costs of a contractor3 7,a7 ,costs of providing to ,congress or a ,state legislature1 in response to a request from ,congress or a ,state legislature1 information of a factual1 technical1 or scientific nature1 or advice of experts1 with respect to topics directly related to the performance of the contract4 7,b7 ,costs for transportation1 lodging1 or meals incurred for the purpose of providing such information or advice4 7c7 ,covered contract defined ,in this section1 the termcovered contract means a contract for an amount more than #ajj1jjj entered into by the ,secretary of ,energy obligating funds appropriated for national security programs of the ,department of ,energy4 7d7 ,effective date ,subsection 7a7 shall apply with respect to costs incurred under a covered contract on or after #cj days after the regulations required by subsection 7b7 are issued4 #fcbb4 ,prohibition and report on bonuses to contractors operating defense nuclear facilities 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary of ,energy may not provide any bonuses1 award fees1 or other form of performance- or production-based awards to a contractor operating a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility unless1 in evaluating the performance or production under the contract1 the ,secretary considers the contractor's compliance with all applicable environmental1 safety1 and health statutes1 regulations1 and practices for determining both the size of1 and the contractor's qualification for1 such bonus1 award fee1 or other award4 ,the prohibition in this subsection applies with respect to contracts entered into1 or contract options exercised1 after ,november #bi1 #aihi4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall promulgate regulations to implement subsection 7a7 not later than ,march #a1 #aiij4 #fcbc4 ,assessments of emergency preparedness of defense nuclear facilities ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall include1 in each award-fee evaluation conducted under section #af4dja of title #dh1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 of a management and operating contract for a ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility in #bjaf or any even-numbered year thereafter1 an assessment of the adequacy of the emergency preparedness of that facility1 including an assessment of the seniority level of management and operating contractor employees that participate in emergency preparedness exercises at that facility4 #fcbd4 ,contractor liability for injury or loss of property arising out of atomic weapons testing programs 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,atomic ,energy ,testing ,liability ,act4 7b7 ,federal remedies applicable2 exclusiveness of remedies 7#a7 ,remedy ,the remedy against the ,united ,states provided by sections #acdf7;b7 and #bfgb of title #bh1 or by chapter #cji or #caa of title #df1 as appropriate1 for injury1 loss of property1 personal injury1 or death shall apply to any civil action for injury1 loss of property1 personal injury1 or death due to exposure to radiation based on acts or omissions by a contractor in carrying out an atomic weapons testing program under a contract with the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,exclusivity ,the remedies referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be exclusive of any other civil action or proceeding for the purpose of determining civil liability arising from any act or omission of the contractor without regard to when the act or omission occurred4 ,the employees of a contractor referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall be considered to be employees of the ,federal ,government1 as provided in section #bfga of title #bh1 for the purposes of any such civil action or proceeding2 and the civil action or proceeding shall proceed in the same manner as any action against the ,united ,states filed pursuant to section #acdf7;b7 of such title and shall be subject to the limitations and exceptions applicable to those actions4 7c7 ,procedure ,a contractor against whom a civil action or proceeding described in subsection 7b7 is brought shall promptly deliver all processes served upon that contractor to the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states4 ,upon certification by the ,attorney ,general that the suit against the contractor is within the provisions of subsection 7b71 a civil action or proceeding commenced in a ,state court shall be removed without bond at any time before trial by the ,attorney ,general to the district court of the ,united ,states for the district and division embracing the place wherein it is pending and the proceedings shall be deemed a tort action brought against the ,united ,states under the provisions of section #acdf7;b71 #bdja7;b71 or #bdjb1 or sections #bfga through #bfhj of title #bh4 ,for purposes of removal1 the certification by the ,attorney ,general under this subsection establishes contractor status conclusively4 7d7 ,actions covered ,the provisions of this section shall apply to any action1 within the provisions of subsection 7b71 which is pending on ,november #e1 #aiij1 or commenced on or after such date4 ,notwithstanding section #bdja7;b7 of title #bh1 if a civil action or proceeding to which this section applies is pending on ,november #e1 #aiij1 and is dismissed because the plaintiff in such action or proceeding did not file an administrative claim as required by section #bfgb of that title1 the plaintiff in that action or proceeding shall have #cj days from the date of the dismissal or two years from the date upon which the claim accrued1 whichever is later1 to file an administrative claim1 and any claim or subsequent civil action or proceeding shall thereafter be subject to the provisions of section #bdja7;b7 of title #bh4 7e7 ,contractor defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term contractor includes a contractor or cost reimbursement subcontractor of any tier participating in the conduct of the ,united ,states atomic weapons testing program for the ,department of ,energy 7or its predecessor agencies1 including the ,manhattan ,engineer ,district1 the ,atomic ,energy ,commission1 and the ,energy ,research and ,development ,administration74 ,such term also includes facilities which conduct or have conducted research concerning health effects of ionizing radiation in connection with the testing under contract with the ,department of ,energy 7or any of its predecessor agencies74 #fcbe4 ,notice-and-wait requirement applicable to certain third-party financing arrangements 7a7 ,notice-and-wait requirement ,the ,secretary of ,energy may not enter into an arrangement described in subsection 7b7 until #cj days after the date on which the ,secretary notifies the congressional defense committees in writing of the proposed arrangement4 7b7 ,covered arrangements 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an arrangement referred to in subsection 7a7 is any alternative financing arrangement1 third-party financing arrangement1 public-private partnership1 privatization arrangement1 private capital arrangement1 or other financing arrangement that-- 7,a7 is entered into in connection with a project conducted using funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy to carry out programs necessary for national security2 and 7,b7 involves a contractor or ,federal agency obtaining and charging to the ,department of ,energy as an allowable cost under a contract the use of office space1 facilities1 or other real property assets with a value of at least #e1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,exception ,an arrangement referred to in subsection 7a7 does not include an arrangement that-- 7,a7 involves the ,department of ,energy or a contractor acquiring or entering into a capital lease for office space1 facilities1 or other real property assets2 or 7,b7 is entered into in connection with a capital improvement project undertaken as part of an energy savings performance contract under section #hja of the ,national ,energy ,conservation ,policy ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hbhg74 #fcbf4 ,publication of contractor performance evaluations leading to award fees 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator shall take appropriate actions to make available to the public1 to the maximum extent practicable1 contractor performance evaluations conducted by the ,administration of management and operating contractors of the nuclear security enterprise that results in the award of an award fee to the contractor concerned4 7b7 ,format ,performance evaluations shall be made public under this section in a common format that facilitates comparisons of performance evaluations between and among similar management and operating contracts4 #fcbg4 ,enhanced procurement authority to manage supply chain risk 7a7 ,authority ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,energy may-- 7#a7 carry out a covered procurement action or special exclusion action2 and 7#b7 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 limit1 in whole or in part1 the disclosure of information relating to the basis for carrying out a covered procurement action or special exclusion action4 7b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary may exercise the authority under subsection 7a7 only after-- 7#a7 obtaining a risk assessment that demonstrates that there is a significant supply chain risk to a covered system2 7#b7 making a determination in writing1 in unclassified or classified form1 that-- 7,a7 the use of the authority under subsection 7a7 is necessary to protect national security by reducing supply chain risk2 7,b7 less restrictive measures are not reasonably available to reduce the supply chain risk2 and 7,c7 in a case in which the ,secretary plans to limit disclosure of information under subsection 7a77#b71 the risk to national security of the disclosure of the information outweighs the risk of not disclosing the information2 and 7#c7 submitting to the appropriate congressional committees1 not later than seven days after the date on which the ,secretary makes the determination under paragraph 7#b71 a notice of such determination1 in classified or unclassified form1 that includes-- 7,a7 the information required by section #ccjd7;e77#b77;,a7 of title #da2 7,b7 a summary of the risk assessment required under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,c7 a summary of the basis for the determination1 including a discussion of less restrictive measures that were considered and why such measures were not reasonably available to reduce supply chain risk4 7c7 ,notifications ,if the ,secretary has exercised the authority under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notify appropriate parties of the covered procurement action or special exclusion action and the basis for the action only to the extent necessary to carry out the covered procurement action or special exclusion action2 7#b7 notify other ,federal agencies responsible for procurement that may be subject to the same or similar supply chain risk1 in a manner and to the extent consistent with the requirements of national security2 and 7#c7 ensure the confidentiality of any notifications under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 7d7 ,limitation of review ,no action taken by the ,secretary under the authority under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to review in any ,federal court4 7e7 ,delegation of authority ,the ,secretary may delegate the authority under this section to-- 7#a7 in the case of the ,administration1 the ,administrator2 and 7#b7 in the case of any other component of the ,department of ,energy1 the ,senior ,procurement ,executive of the ,department4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered item of supply ,the term covered item of supply means an item-- 7,a7 that is purchased for inclusion in a covered system2 and 7,b7 the loss of integrity of which could result in a supply chain risk for a covered system4 7#c7 ,covered procurement ,the term covered procurement means the following3 7,a7 ,a source selection for a covered system or a covered item of supply involving either a performance specification1 as described in subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 of section #ccjf of title #da1 or an evaluation factor1 as described in subsection 7b77#a7 of such section1 relating to supply chain risk4 7,b7 ,the consideration of proposals for and issuance of a task or delivery order for a covered system or a covered item of supply1 as provided in section #dajf7;d77#c7 of title #da1 where the task or delivery order contract concerned includes a contract clause establishing a requirement relating to supply chain risk4 7,c7 ,any contract action involving a contract for a covered system or a covered item of supply if the contract includes a clause establishing requirements relating to supply chain risk4 7#d7 ,covered procurement action ,the term covered procurement action means1 with respect to an action that occurs in the course of conducting a covered procurement1 any of the following3 7,a7 ,the exclusion of a source that fails to meet qualification requirements established pursuant to section #ccaa of title #da for the purpose of reducing supply chain risk in the acquisition of covered systems4 7,b7 ,the exclusion of a source that fails to achieve an acceptable rating with regard to an evaluation factor providing for the consideration of supply chain risk in the evaluation of proposals for the award of a contract or the issuance of a task or delivery order4 7,c7 ,the withholding of consent for a contractor to subcontract with a particular source or the direction to a contractor for a covered system to exclude a particular source from consideration for a subcontract under the contract4 7#e7 ,covered system ,the term covered system means the following3 7,a7 ,national security systems 7as defined in section #ceeb7;b7 of title #dd7 and components of such systems4 7,b7 ,nuclear weapons and components of nuclear weapons4 7,c7 ,items associated with the design1 development1 production1 and maintenance of nuclear weapons or components of nuclear weapons4 7,d7 ,items associated with the surveillance of the nuclear weapon stockpile4 7,e7 ,items associated with the design and development of nonproliferation and counterproliferation programs and systems4 7#f7 ,special exclusion action ,the term special exclusion action means an action to prohibit1 for a period not to exceed two years1 the award of any contracts or subcontracts by the ,administration or any other component of the ,department of ,energy related to any covered system to a source the ,secretary determines to represent a supply chain risk4 7#g7 ,supply chain risk ,the term supply chain risk means the risk that an adversary may sabotage1 maliciously introduce unwanted function1 or otherwise subvert the design1 integrity1 manufacturing1 production1 distribution1 installation1 operation1 or maintenance of a covered system or covered item of supply so as to surveil1 deny1 disrupt1 or otherwise degrade the function1 use1 or operation of the system or item of supply4 7g7 ,termination ,the authority under this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 #fcbh4 ,cost-benefit analyses for competition of management and operating contracts 7a7 ,briefings on requests for proposals ,not later than #g days after issuing a request for proposals for a contract to manage and operate a facility of the ,administration1 the ,administrator shall brief the congressional defense committees on the preliminary assessment of the ,administrator of the costs and benefits of the competition for the contract1 including a preliminary assessment of the matters described in subsection 7c7 with respect to the contract4 7b7 ,reports after transition to new contracts ,if the ,administrator awards a new contract to manage and operate a facility of the ,administration1 the ,administrator shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the matters described in subsection 7c7 with respect to the contract by not later than #cj days after the completion of the period required to transition to the contract4 7c7 ,matters described ,the matters described in this subsection1 with respect to a contract1 are the following3 7#a7 ,a clear and complete description of the cost savings the ,administrator expects to result from the competition for the contract over the life of the contract1 including associated analyses1 assumptions1 and information sources used to determine such expected cost savings4 7#b7 ,a description of any key limitations or uncertainties that could affect such costs savings1 including costs savings that are anticipated but not fully known4 7#c7 ,the costs of the competition for the contract1 including the immediate costs of conducting the competition1 the costs of the transition to the contract from the previous contract1 and any increased costs over the life of the contract4 7#d7 ,a description of any disruptions or delays in mission activities or deliverables resulting from the competition for the contract4 7#e7 ,a clear and complete description of the benefits expected by the ,administrator with respect to mission performance or operations resulting from the competition4 7#f7 ,how the competition for the contract complied with the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation regarding ,federally funded research and development centers1 if applicable4 7#g7 ,the factors considered and processes used by the ,administrator to determine-- 7,a7 whether to compete or extend the previous contract2 and 7,b7 which activities at the facility should be covered under the contract rather than under a different contract4 7#h7 ,with respect to the matters included under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g71 a detailed description of the analyses conducted by the ,administrator to reach the conclusions presented in the report1 including any assumptions1 limitations1 and uncertainties relating to such conclusions4 7#i7 ,any other matters the ,administrator considers appropriate4 7d7 ,information quality ,each briefing required by subsection 7a7 and report required by subsection 7b7 shall be prepared in accordance with-- 7#a7 the information quality guidelines of the ,department of ,energy that are relevant to the clear and complete presentation of the matters described in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 best practices of the ,government ,accountability ,office and relevant industries for cost estimating1 if appropriate4 7e7 ,review of reports by comptroller general of the ,united ,states 7#a7 ,determination ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall determine1 in consultation with the congressional defense committees1 whether to conduct an initial review1 a comprehensive review1 or both1 of a report required by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,initial review ,the ,comptroller ,general shall provide any initial review of a report required by subsection 7b7 as a briefing to the congressional defense committees not later than #ahj days after that report is submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7#c7 ,comprehensive review 7,a7 ,submission ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit any comprehensive review of a report required by subsection 7b7 to the congressional defense committees not later than #c years after that report is submitted to the congressional defense committees4 7,b7 ,elements ,a comprehensive review of a report required by subsection 7b7 shall include an assessment1 based on the most current information available1 of the following3 7i7 ,the actual cost savings achieved compared to cost savings estimated under subsection 7c77#a71 and any increased costs incurred under the contract that were unexpected or uncertain at the time the contract was awarded4 7ii7 ,any disruptions or delays in mission activities or deliverables resulting from the competition for the contract compared to the disruptions and delays estimated under subsection 7c77#d74 7iii7 ,whether expected benefits of the competition with respect to mission performance or operations have been achieved4 7iv7 ,such other matters as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7f7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,the requirements for briefings under subsection 7a7 and reports under subsection 7b7 shall apply with respect to requests for proposals issued or contracts awarded1 as applicable1 by the ,administrator during fiscal years #bjai through #bjcb4 7#b7 ,naval reactors ,the requirements for briefings under subsection 7a7 and reports under subsection 7b7 shall not apply with respect to a management and operations contract for a ,naval ,reactor facility4 ,,ii ,research and development #fcca4 ,laboratory-directed research and development programs 7a7 ,authority ,government-owned1 contractor-operated laboratories that are funded out of funds available to the ,department of ,energy for national security programs are authorized to carry out laboratory-directed research and development4 7b7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall prescribe regulations for the conduct of laboratory-directed research and development at such laboratories4 7c7 ,funding ,of the funds provided by the ,department of ,energy to a national security laboratory for national security activities1 the ,secretary shall provide a specific amount1 of not less than #e percent and not more than #g percent of such funds1 to be used by the laboratory for laboratory-directed research and development4 7d7 ,laboratory-directed research and development defined ,for purposes of this section1 the term laboratory-directed research and development means research and development work of a creative and innovative nature which1 under the regulations prescribed pursuant to subsection 7b71 is selected by the director of a laboratory for the purpose of maintaining the vitality of the laboratory in defense-related scientific disciplines4 #fccb4 ,laboratory-directed research and development ,of the funds made available by the ,department of ,energy for activities at government-owned1 contractor-operated laboratories funded in this ,act or subsequent ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,acts1 the ,secretary may authorize a specific amount1 not to exceed #h percent of such funds1 to be used by such laboratories for laboratory directed research and development3 ,provided1 ,that the ,secretary may also authorize a specific amount not to exceed #d percent of such funds1 to be used by the plant manager of a covered nuclear weapons production plant or the manager of the ,nevada ,site ,office for plant or site directed research and development3 ,provided further1 ,that notwithstanding ,department of ,energy order #dac4b;,a1 dated ,january #h1 #bjja1 beginning in fiscal year #bjjf and thereafter1 all ,,doe laboratories may be eligible for laboratory directed research and development funding4 #fccc4 ,funding for laboratory directed research and development ,notwithstanding section #cjg of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-he2 #abc ,stat4 #bhde71 of the funds made available by the ,department of ,energy for activities at ,government-owned1 contractor-operated laboratories funded in the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad 7div4 ,d of ,pub4 ,l4 #aac-gf7 or any subsequent ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary may authorize a specific amount1 not to exceed #f percent of such funds1 to be used by such laboratories for laboratory directed research and development4 #fccd4 ,charges to individual program1 project1 or activity ,of the funds authorized by the ,secretary of ,energy for laboratory directed research and development1 no individual program1 project1 or activity funded by this or any subsequent ,act making appropriations for ,energy and ,water ,development for any fiscal year may be charged more than the statutory maximum authorized for such activities3 ,provided1 ,that this section shall take effect not earlier than ,october #a1 #bjae4 #fcce4 ,limitations on use of funds for laboratory directed research and development purposes 7a7 ,limitation on use of weapons activities funds ,no funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,energy in any fiscal year after fiscal year #aiig for weapons activities may be obligated or expended for activities under the ,department of ,energy ,laboratory ,directed ,research and ,development ,program1 or under any ,department of ,energy technology transfer program or cooperative research and development agreement1 unless such activities support the national security mission of the ,department of ,energy4 7b7 ,limitation on use of certain other funds ,no funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,energy in any fiscal year after fiscal year #aiig for defense environmental cleanup may be obligated or expended for activities under the ,department of ,energy ,laboratory ,directed ,research and ,development ,program1 or under any ,department of ,energy technology transfer program or cooperative research and development agreement1 unless such activities support the defense environmental cleanup mission of the ,department of ,energy4 7c7 ,limitation on use of funds for overhead ,a national security laboratory may not use funds made available under section #fcca7;c7 to cover the costs of general and administrative overhead for the laboratory4 #fccf4 ,report on use of funds for certain research and development purposes 7a7 ,report required ,not later than ,february #a each year1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the funds expended during the preceding fiscal year on activities under the ,department of ,energy ,laboratory ,directed ,research and ,development ,program4 ,the purpose of the report is to permit an assessment of the extent to which such activities support the national security mission of the ,department of ,energy4 7b7 ,plant-directed research and development 7#a7 ,in general ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to plant-directed research and development1 the following3 7,a7 ,a financial accounting of expenditures for such research and development1 disaggregated by nuclear weapons production facility4 7,b7 ,a breakdown of the percentage of research and development conducted by each such facility that is plant-directed research and development4 7,c7 ,an explanation of how each such facility plans to increase the availability and utilization of funds for plant-directed research and development4 7#b7 ,plant-directed research and development defined ,in this subsection1 the term plant-directed research and development means research and development selected by the director of a nuclear weapons production facility4 7c7 ,preparation of report ,each report shall be prepared by the officials responsible for ,federal oversight of the funds expended on activities under the program4 7d7 ,criteria used in preparation of report ,each report shall set forth the criteria utilized by the officials preparing the report in determining whether or not the activities reviewed by such officials support the national security mission of the ,department4 #fccg4 ,critical technology partnerships and cooperative research and development centers 7a7 ,partnerships ,for the purpose of facilitating the transfer of technology1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that research on and development of dual-use critical technology carried out through atomic energy defense activities is conducted through cooperative research and development agreements1 or other arrangements1 that involve laboratories of the ,department of ,energy and other entities4 7b7 ,cooperative research and development centers 7#a7 ,subject to the availability of appropriations provided for such purpose1 the ,administrator shall establish a cooperative research and development center described in paragraph 7#b7 at each national security laboratory4 7#b7 ,a cooperative research and development center described in this paragraph is a center to foster collaborative scientific research1 technology development1 and the appropriate transfer of research and technology to users in addition to the national security laboratories4 7#c7 ,in establishing a cooperative research and development center under this subsection1 the ,administrator-- 7,a7 shall enter into cooperative research and development agreements with governmental1 public1 academic1 or private entities2 and 7,b7 may enter into a contract with respect to constructing1 purchasing1 managing1 or leasing buildings or other facilities4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term dual-use critical technology means a technology-- 7,a7 that is critical to atomic energy defense activities1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,energy2 7,b7 that has military applications and nonmilitary applications2 and 7,c7 that is a defense critical technology 7as defined in section #dhja74 7#b7 ,the term cooperative research and development agreement has the meaning given that term by section #ab7;d7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7d774 7#c7 ,the term other entities means-- 7,a7 firms1 or a consortium of firms1 that are eligible to participate in a partnership or other arrangement with a laboratory of the ,department of ,energy1 as determined in accordance with applicable law and regulations2 or 7,b7 firms1 or a consortium of firms1 described in subparagraph 7,a7 in combination with one or more of the following3 7i7 ,institutions of higher education in the ,united ,states4 7ii7 ,departments and agencies of the ,federal ,government other than the ,department of ,energy4 7iii7 ,agencies of ,state governments4 7iv7 ,any other persons or entities that may be eligible and appropriate1 as determined in accordance with applicable laws and regulations4 7#d7 ,the term atomic energy defense activities does not include activities covered by ,executive ,order ,no4 #abcdd1 dated ,february #a1 #aihb1 pertaining to the ,naval nuclear propulsion program4 #fcch4 ,university-based research collaboration program 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the maintenance of scientific and engineering competence in the ,united ,states is vital to long-term national security and the defense and national security missions of the ,department of ,energy4 7#b7 ,engaging the universities and colleges of the ,nation in research on long-range problems of vital national security interest will be critical to solving the technology challenges faced within the defense and national security programs of the ,department of ,energy in the next century4 7#c7 ,enhancing collaboration among the national laboratories1 universities and colleges1 and industry will contribute significantly to the performance of these ,department of ,energy missions4 7b7 ,program ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish a university program at a location that can develop the most effective collaboration among national laboratories1 universities and colleges1 and industry in support of scientific and engineering advancement in key ,department of ,energy defense and national security program areas4 #fcci4 ,limitation on establishing an enduring bioassurance program within the administration 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator may not establish1 administer1 manage1 or facilitate a program within the ,administration for the purposes of executing an enduring national security research and development effort to broaden the role of the ,department of ,energy in national biodefense4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the limitation described in subsection 7a7 shall not be interpreted-- 7#a7 to prohibit the establishment of a bioassurance program for the purpose of executing enduring national security research and development in any component of the ,department of ,energy other than the ,administration or in any other ,federal agency2 or 7#b7 to impede the use of resources of the ,administration1 including resources provided by a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility site1 to support the execution of a bioassurance program1 if such support is provided-- 7,a7 on a cost-reimbursable basis to an entity that is not a component of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,b7 in a manner that does not interfere with mission of such laboratory or facility4 ,,iii ,facilities management #fcea4 ,transfers of real property at certain ,department of ,energy facilities 7a7 ,transfer regulations 7#a7 ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall prescribe regulations for the transfer by sale or lease of real property at ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facilities for the purpose of permitting the economic development of the property4 7#b7 ,the ,secretary may not transfer real property under the regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#a7 until-- 7,a7 the ,secretary submits a notification of the proposed transfer to the congressional defense committees2 and 7,b7 a period of #cj days has elapsed following the date on which the notification is submitted4 7b7 ,indemnification 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c7 and subject to subsection 7c71 in the sale or lease of real property pursuant to the regulations prescribed under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may hold harmless and indemnify a person or entity described in paragraph 7#b7 against any claim for injury to person or property that results from the release or threatened release of a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant as a result of ,department of ,energy activities at the defense nuclear facility on which the real property is located4 ,before entering into any agreement for such a sale or lease1 the ,secretary shall notify the person or entity that the ,secretary has authority to provide indemnification to the person or entity under this subsection4 ,the ,secretary shall include in any agreement for such a sale or lease a provision stating whether indemnification is or is not provided4 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a7 applies to the following persons and entities3 7,a7 ,any ,state that acquires ownership or control of real property of a defense nuclear facility4 7,b7 ,any political subdivision of a ,state that acquires such ownership or control4 7,c7 ,any other person or entity that acquires such ownership or control4 7,d7 ,any successor1 assignee1 transferee1 lender1 or lessee of a person or entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c74 7#c7 ,to the extent the persons and entities described in paragraph 7#b7 contributed to any such release or threatened release1 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply4 7c7 ,conditions 7#a7 ,no indemnification on a claim for injury may be provided under this section unless the person or entity making a request for the indemnification-- 7,a7 notifies the ,secretary in writing within two years after such claim accrues2 7,b7 furnishes to the ,secretary copies of pertinent papers received by the person or entity2 7,c7 furnishes evidence or proof of the claim2 7,d7 provides1 upon request by the ,secretary1 access to the records and personnel of the person or entity for purposes of defending or settling the claim2 and 7,e7 begins action within six months after the date of mailing1 by certified or registered mail1 of notice of final denial of the claim by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the date on which a claim accrues is the date on which the person asserting the claim knew 7or reasonably should have known7 that the injury to person or property referred to in subsection 7b77#a7 was caused or contributed to by the release or threatened release of a hazardous substance1 pollutant1 or contaminant as a result of ,department of ,energy activities at the defense nuclear facility on which the real property is located4 7d7 ,authority of ,secretary 7#a7 ,in any case in which the ,secretary determines that the ,secretary may be required to indemnify a person or entity under this section for any claim for injury to person or property referred to in subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary may settle or defend the claim on behalf of that person or entity4 7#b7 ,in any case described in paragraph 7#a71 if the person or entity that the ,secretary may be required to indemnify does not allow the ,secretary to settle or defend the claim1 the person or entity may not be indemnified with respect to that claim under this section4 7e7 ,relationship to other law ,nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting or modifying in any way section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h774 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms hazardous substance1 release1 and pollutant or contaminant have the meanings provided by section #aja of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja74 #fceb4 ,engineering and manufacturing research1 development1 and demonstration by managers of certain nuclear weapons production facilities 7a7 ,authority for programs at nuclear weapons productions facilities ,the ,administrator shall authorize the head of each nuclear weapons production facility to establish an ,engineering and ,manufacturing ,research1 ,development1 and ,demonstration ,program under this section4 7b7 ,projects and activities ,the projects and activities carried out through the program at a nuclear weapons production facility under this section shall support innovative or high-risk design and manufacturing concepts and technologies with potentially high payoff for the nuclear security enterprise4 ,those projects and activities may include-- 7#a7 replacement of obsolete or aging design and manufacturing technologies2 7#b7 development of innovative agile manufacturing techniques and processes2 and 7#c7 training1 recruitment1 or retention of essential personnel in critical engineering and manufacturing disciplines4 #fcec4 ,activities at covered nuclear weapons facilities ,the ,administrator may authorize the manager of a covered nuclear weapons research1 development1 testing or production facility to engage in research1 development1 and demonstration activities with respect to the engineering and manufacturing capabilities at such facility in order to maintain and enhance such capabilities at such facility3 ,provided1 ,that of the amount allocated to a covered nuclear weapons facility each fiscal year from amounts available to the ,department of ,energy for such fiscal year for national security programs1 not more than an amount equal to #b percent of such amount may be used for these activities3 ,provided further1 ,that for purposes of this section1 the term covered nuclear weapons facility means the following3 7#a7 ,the ,kansas ,city ,plant1 ,kansas ,city1 ,missouri4 7#b7 ,the ,y-#ab ,plant1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee4 7#c7 ,the ,pantex ,plant1 ,amarillo1 ,texas4 7#d7 ,the ,savannah ,river ,plant1 ,south ,carolina4 7#e7 ,the ,nevada ,test ,site4 #fced4 ,pilot program relating to use of proceeds of disposal or utilization of certain department of energy assets 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to encourage the ,secretary of ,energy to dispose of or otherwise utilize certain assets of the ,department of ,energy by making available to the ,secretary the proceeds of such disposal or utilization for purposes of defraying the costs of such disposal or utilization4 7b7 ,use of proceeds to defray costs 7#a7 ,notwithstanding section #ccjb of title #ca1 the ,secretary may retain from the proceeds of the sale1 lease1 or disposal of an asset under subsection 7c7 an amount equal to the cost of the sale1 lease1 or disposal of the asset4 ,the ,secretary shall utilize amounts retained under this paragraph to defray the cost of the sale1 lease1 or disposal4 7#b7 ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the cost of a sale1 lease1 or disposal shall include-- 7,a7 the cost of administering the sale1 lease1 or disposal2 7,b7 the cost of recovering or preparing the asset concerned for the sale1 lease1 or disposal2 and 7,c7 any other cost associated with the sale1 lease1 or disposal4 7c7 ,covered transactions ,subsection 7b7 applies to the following transactions3 7#a7 ,the sale of heavy water at the ,savannah ,river ,site1 ,south ,carolina1 that is under the jurisdiction of the ,defense ,environmental ,management ,program4 7#b7 ,the sale of precious metals that are under the jurisdiction of the ,defense ,environmental ,management ,program4 7#c7 ,the lease of buildings and other facilities located at the ,hanford ,reservation1 ,washington1 that are under the jurisdiction of the ,defense ,environmental ,management ,program4 7#d7 ,the lease of buildings and other facilities located at the ,savannah ,river ,site that are under the jurisdiction of the ,defense ,environmental ,management ,program4 7#e7 ,the disposal of equipment and other personal property located at the ,rocky ,flats ,defense ,environmental ,technology ,site1 ,colorado1 that is under the jurisdiction of the ,defense ,environmental ,management ,program4 7#f7 ,the disposal of materials at the ,national ,electronics ,recycling ,center1 ,oak ,ridge1 ,tennessee that are under the jurisdiction of the ,defense ,environmental ,management ,program4 7d7 ,applicability of disposal authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the application of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e and section #edi of title #dj to the disposal of equipment and other personal property covered by this section4 #fcee4 ,department of ,energy energy parks program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy may establish a program to permit the establishment of energy parks on former defense nuclear facilities4 7b7 ,objectives ,the objectives for establishing energy parks pursuant to subsection 7a7 are the following3 7#a7 ,to provide locations to carry out a broad range of projects relating to the development and deployment of energy technologies and related advanced manufacturing technologies4 7#b7 ,to provide locations for the implementation of pilot programs and demonstration projects for new and developing energy technologies and related advanced manufacturing technologies4 7#c7 ,to set a national example for the development and deployment of energy technologies and related advanced manufacturing technologies in a manner that will promote energy security1 energy sector employment1 and energy independence4 7#d7 ,to create a business environment that encourages collaboration and interaction between the public and private sectors4 7c7 ,consultation ,in establishing an energy park pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7#a7 the local government with jurisdiction over the land on which the energy park will be located2 7#b7 the local governments of adjacent areas2 and 7#c7 any community reuse organization recognized by the ,secretary at the former defense nuclear facility on which the energy park will be located4 7d7 ,report required ,not later than #abj days after ,january #g1 #bjaa1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of the program under subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include such recommendations for additional legislative actions as the ,secretary considers appropriate to facilitate the development of energy parks on former defense nuclear facilities4 7e7 ,defense nuclear facility defined ,in this section1 the term defense nuclear facility has the meaning given the term ,department of ,energy defense nuclear facility in section #cah of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bbhf;g74 #fcef4 ,authority to use passenger carriers for contractor commuting 7a7 ,authority ,if and to the extent that the ,administrator deems it appropriate to further mission activities under section #cbaa of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja71 a passenger carrier may be used to provide transportation services to contractor employees between the covered facility of the contractor employee and a mass transit facility in accordance with any applicable transportation plan adopted by the ,administrator pursuant to this section4 7b7 ,plan requests and approval 7#a7 ,the ,administrator-- 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 provide ,management and ,operating contractors at covered facilities the opportunity to1 on a voluntary basis1 submit1 through the cognizant contracting officer of the applicable covered facility1 a plan to provide transportation services described in subsection 7a7 for contractor employees at the covered facility2 and 7ii7 review each such plan submitted in accordance with clause 7i72 and 7,b7 may approve each such plan if the requirements described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b7 are satisfied4 7#b7 ,each plan submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 may include proposals for parking facilities1 road improvements1 real property acquisition1 passenger carrier services1 and commuting cost deferment payments to contractor employees2 and 7,b7 shall include-- 7i7 a description of how the use of passenger carriers will facilitate the mission of the covered facility2 7ii7 a description of how the plan will be economical and advantageous to the ,federal ,government2 7iii7 a summary of the benefits that will be provided under the plan and how costs will be monitored2 and 7iv7 a description of how the plan will alleviate traffic congestion1 reduce commuting times1 and improve recruitment and retention of contractor employees4 7#c7 ,the ,administrator may delegate to the ,senior ,procurement ,executive of the ,administration the approval of any plan submitted under this subsection4 7c7 ,reimbursement ,the ,administration may reimburse a contractor for the costs of transportation services incurred pursuant to a plan approved under subsection 7b7 using funds appropriated to the ,administration4 7d7 ,implementation ,in carrying out a plan approved under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator1 to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with sound budget policy1 shall-- 7#a7 require the use of alternative fuel vehicles to provide transportation services2 7#b7 ensure funds spent for this plan further the mission activities of the ,administration under section #cbaa of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja72 and 7#c7 ensure that the time during which a contractor employee uses transportation services shall not be included for purposes of calculating the hours of work for such contractor employee4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term contractor employee means an employee of a ,management and ,operating contractor or subcontractor employee at any tier4 7#b7 ,the term covered facility means any facility of the ,administration that directly supports the mission of the ,administration under section #cbaa of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja74 7#c7 ,the term ,management and ,operating contractor means a management and operating contractor that manages a covered facility4 7#d7 ,the term passenger carrier means a passenger motor vehicle1 aircraft1 boat1 ship1 train1 or other similar means of transportation that is owned1 leased1 or provided pursuant to contract or subcontract by the ,federal ,government or through a contractor of the ,administration4 ,,iv ,other matters #fcfa4 ,payment of costs of operation and maintenance of infrastructure at ,nevada ,national ,security ,site ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and effective as of ,september #cj1 #aiif1 the costs associated with operating and maintaining the infrastructure at the ,nevada ,national ,security ,site1 ,nevada1 with respect to any activities initiated at the site after that date by the ,department of ,defense pursuant to a work-for-others agreement may be paid for from funds authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,energy for activities at the ,nevada ,national ,security ,site4 #fcfb4 ,university-based defense nuclear policy collaboration program 7a7 ,program ,the ,administrator shall carry out a program under which the ,administrator establishes a policy research consortium of institutions of higher education and nonprofit entities in support of implementing and innovating the defense nuclear policy programs of the ,administration4 ,the ,administrator shall establish and carry out such program in a manner similar to the program established under section #fcch4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the consortium under subsection 7a7 are as follows3 7#a7 ,to shape the formulation and application of policy through the conduct of research and analysis regarding defense nuclear policy programs4 7#b7 ,to maintain open-source databases on issues relevant to understanding defense nuclear nonproliferation1 arms control1 nuclear deterrence1 foreign nuclear programs1 and nuclear security4 7#c7 ,to facilitate the collaboration of research centers of excellence relating to defense nuclear policy to better distribute expertise to specific issues and scenarios regarding such threats4 7c7 ,duties 7#a7 ,support ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the consortium established under subsection 7a7 provides support to individuals described in paragraph 7#b7 through the use of nongovernmental fellowships1 scholarships1 research internships1 workshops1 short courses1 summer schools1 and research grants4 7#b7 ,individuals described ,the individuals described in this paragraph are graduate students1 academics1 and policy specialists1 who are focused on policy innovation related to-- 7,a7 defense nuclear nonproliferation2 7,b7 arms control2 7,c7 nuclear deterrence2 7,d7 the study of foreign nuclear programs2 7,e7 nuclear security2 or 7,f7 educating and training the next generation of defense nuclear policy experts4 4 7b7 ,conforming repeals ,the following provisions of law are repealed3 7#a7 ,the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq42 division ,d of ,public ,law #ajg-cad74 7#b7 ,sections #caaf and #cada of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beae1 #beab note74 7#c7 ,sections #cjh and #caa of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjae 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebc;c1 #bgia;b74 7#d7 ,section #cacb of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #behi74 7#e7 ,section #cjf of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgdc;a74 7#f7 ,section #cjh of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjji 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia;a74 7#g7 ,section #cabd of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bhad74 7#h7 ,sections #caac and #cabc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beab note1 #beha note74 7#i7 ,section #caac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beab note74 7#aj7 ,section #caba of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba note74 7#aa7 ,section #caba1 #cabd1 and #cabf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #becb note1 #bech;a note74 7#ab7 ,section #cabe of the ,servicemember ,quality of ,life ,improvement and ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7,public ,law #aah-aei2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech note74 7#ac7 ,section #cacc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;c note74 7#ad7 ,section #cabb of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 #8,buck' ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befe note74 7#ae7 ,section #cada of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befi note74 7#af7 ,section #caaf of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja note74 7#ag7 ,section #abg of the ,miscellaneous ,appropriations and ,offsets ,act1 #bjjd 7division ,h of ,public #ajh-aii2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja note74 7#ah7 ,section #caag of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bged note74 7#ai7 ,section #cji of the ,energy and ,water ,development and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjad 7division ,d of ,public ,law #aac-gf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia;a note74 7#bj7 ,section #cjh of the ,energy and ,water ,development ,appropriations ,act1 #bjje 7division ,c of ,public ,law #ajh-ddg2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bhab note74 7#ba7 ,section #caad of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7,public ,law #aab-bci2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bece note74 7c7 ,technical amendments 7#a7 ,amendments to title #aj ,title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #agi-- 7i7 in subsection 7d77#ac71 by striking section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7 and inserting section #faja2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking section #dgag of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgeg7 at each place it appears and inserting section #fbhi2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #dbai7;a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7a77 and inserting section #fbah2 7,b7 in section #dii;a7e71 by striking section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7 and inserting section #faja4 7#b7 ,amendments to other laws 7,a7 ,section #hji7;b77#b7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 #dcea note7 is amended by striking sections #dbag and #dcaa of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #becg1 #begg7 and inserting sections #fabe and #fafa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,section #afce7;c77#b7 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 #dhaa note7 is amended by striking section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7 and inserting section #faja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,section #caaa7;b77#a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjb note7 is amended by striking section #djjb7f7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7f77 and inserting section #faja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,section #caaf7;a77#c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ia2 #aca ,stat4 #ahhh7 is amended by striking section #daja of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beaa7 and inserting section #fajb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,section #caac of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7,public ,law #aad-cbh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beab note7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #dajb7;b7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beab7;b77 and inserting section #fajc of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7d71 by striking section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7 and inserting section #faja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,f7 ,section #cacg7;d7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-ib2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beab note7 is amended by striking section #djjb7f7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7f77 and inserting section #faja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,g7 ,section #caba7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba note7 is amended by striking section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7 and inserting section #faja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,h7 ,section #cabi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-ff2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba note7 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7a71 by striking section #dbja of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba7 and inserting section #faaa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code12 and 7ii7 in subsection 7e71 by striking section #dbjc of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebc7 and inserting section #faad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code14 7,i7 ,section #caaf7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjd 7,public ,law #ajh-acf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebi note7 is amended by striking section #dbji7;a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebi7;a77 and inserting section #fabj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,j7 ,section #caba7;c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #becb note7 is amended by striking section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7 and inserting section #faja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,k7 ,section #cabf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a note7 is amended by striking section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;a7 and inserting section #fabh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,l7 ,section #caaf7;e77#d7 of the ,ronald ,w4 ,reagan ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjje 7,public ,law #ajh-cge2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfjb note7 is amended by striking section #dcjf;,a of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #befg7 and inserting section #faed of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,m7 ,section #caba of the ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfeb note7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking section #dejb7;a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bfeb7;a77 each place it appears and inserting section #fbbb7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 in subsection 7f77#b71 by striking section #djjb of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja7 and inserting section #faja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,further technical amendments 7#a7 ,coordination with other amendments made by this ,act ,the amendments made by sections #caab1 #caac1 #caad1 #caae1 #caaf1 #caag1 and #cabb of this ,act shall take effect immediately after the amendment made by subsection 7a7 and shall be executed in subpart ,b of part ,,vi of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 as follows3 7,a7 ,the amendment to section #dbjc of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bebc7 made by section #cabb shall be executed with respect to section #faad of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,the amendment to section #dbai of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bceh;a7 made by section #caab shall be executed with respect to section #fabh of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7,c7 ,the amendment to section #dbbj7;c7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bech;b7 made by section #caac shall be executed with respect to section #faca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,the amendment to subtitle ,a of title ,,xlii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beba et seq47 made by section #caac shall be executed with respect to subchapter ,i of chapter #fjb of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7,e7 ,the amendment to section #deaj of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa7 made by section #caad shall be executed with respect to section #fbbg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7,f7 ,the amendment to section #dfja of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7 made by section #caae shall be executed with respect to section #fbda of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7,g7 ,the amendment to section #dgac of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec7 made by section #caaf shall be executed with respect to section #fbhd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7,h7 ,the amendment to subtitle ,b of title ,,xlviii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia et seq47 made by section #caag shall be executed with respect to subchapter ,,ii of chapter #fjh of #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,amendments to conform with ,united ,states ,code ,subpart ,b of part ,,vi of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 is amended as follows3 7,a7 ,by striking any heading within a section that is not a section heading or a subsection heading4 7,b7 ,by conforming the margins to the margins used for subsections1 paragraphs1 subparagraphs1 clauses1 subclauses1 items1 and subitems1 in section #agi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including with respect to the use of inline subsections1 paragraphs1 subparagraphs1 clauses1 subclauses1 items1 and subitems1 as appropriate4 7e7 ,savings provision ,all orders1 determinations1 rules1 regulations1 permits1 contracts1 or other exercise of the authority of the ,secretary of ,energy or the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security under the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #beja et seq47 made before the date of the enactment of this ,act and effective as of such date shall continue in effect as if such authority was exercised under subpart ,b of part ,,vi of subtitle ,a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by subsection 7a71 until modified1 terminated1 superseded1 set aside1 or revoked in accordance with law by the ,president1 the ,secretary1 the ,administrator1 any other authorized official1 a court of competent jurisdiction1 or operation of law4 #caab4 ,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 capability to reliably produce no fewer 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 capability to reliably produce no fewer than #ej war reserve plutonium pits annually4 4 #caac4 ,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 disruption 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 ,requirements advisory board ,in carrying out the objectives of the program under subsection 7b71 the ,administrator shall establish an advisory board1 which shall be responsible for advising the ,administrator with respect to military and deterrence policy requirements related to the activities of the program4 ,such advisory board shall be composed of the following members3 7#a7 ,the ,principal ,deputy ,assistant ,secretary of ,defense for ,nuclear ,deterrence1 ,chemical and ,biological ,defense ,policy and ,programs4 7#b7 ,the ,director for ,strategy1 ,plans1 and ,policy of the ,joint ,staff4 7#c7 ,the ,director of ,navy ,strategic ,systems ,programs4 7#d7 ,the ,deputy ,commander of ,air ,force ,global ,strike ,command4 7d7 ,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 7e7 ,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 #caad4 ,protection of certain nuclear facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft ,section #deaj7;e77#a77;,c7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa7;e77#a77;,c77 is amended to read as follows3 7,c7 7i7 owned by or contracted to the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 including any facility that stores or uses special nuclear material2 or 7ii7 a national security laboratory or nuclear weapons production facility4 4 #caae4 ,extension of authority for appointment of certain scientific1 engineering1 and technical personnel ,section #dfja7;c77#a7 of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7;c77#a77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbf and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjcf4 #caaf4 ,notification of cost overruns for certain ,department of ,energy projects ,section #dgac of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 in the first sentence1 by inserting prior to entry into ,phase #f4d or ,phase #d1 as appropriate after ,administration2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting prior to entry into ,phase #f4d after project2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 a review of the revised baseline has been conducted by the ,director of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration1 consistent with section #cbba7;d77#a77;,f7 of the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa7;d77#a77;,f774 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a71 by inserting and the results of the review conducted by the ,director of ,cost ,estimating and ,program ,evaluation under subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 after subsection 7c77#b74 #caag4 ,appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of title ,,xlviii of the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bgia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following section3 #dhaf4 ,appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the ,administration 7a7 ,in general ,funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act or otherwise made available for fiscal year #bjbf1 or any subsequent fiscal year1 for the ,administration for the purposes of conducting research and development of artificial intelligence technologies1 executing a program to develop or manage the application of such technologies1 or developing1 acquiring1 or sustaining any associated computing hardware or supporting infrastructure may only be used to support the nuclear security missions of the ,administration4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the limitation described in subsection 7a7 may not be interpreted-- 7#a7 to prohibit the establishment of an enduring national security artificial intelligence research and development program in any component of the ,department of ,energy other than the ,administration or in any other ,federal agency2 or 7#b7 to impede the use of resources of the ,administration1 including resources provided by a national security laboratory or a nuclear weapons production facility site1 to support the execution of an enduring national security artificial intelligence research and development program or activity1 if such support is provided-- 7,a7 on a full cost recovery basis1 including any associated infrastructure or utility costs1 to an entity that is not a component of the ,department of ,energy2 and 7,b7 in a manner that does not interfere with the nuclear security mission of such laboratory or facility4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,atomic ,energy ,defense ,act is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #dhae the following new item3 ,sec4 #dhaf4 ,appropriate scoping of artificial intelligence research within the ,administration4 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 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b77#b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking modernization and refurbishment and inserting construction1 modernization1 and refurbishment2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,c71 7,f71 and 7,g71 respectively2 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph 7,b73 7,b7 an explanation of the targeted needs addressed by the measures described under subparagraph 7,a72 2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c71 as so redesignated1 the following new subparagraphs3 7,d7 a summary of identified long-term infrastructure investments needed beyond such #aj-year period2 7,e7 a statement of changes to1 and progress toward achieving1 the measures described under subparagraph 7,a7 during the period covered by the report1 compared to such changes and progress during the period covered by the preceding report2 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 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 ,department of ,energy report on expansion of other transaction authorities for ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration ,not later than ,march #a1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 acting through the ,administrator for ,nuclear ,security1 shall submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives1 a report that includes the following elements3 7#a7 ,a legislative proposal that would-- 7,a7 provide streamlined other transaction authorities for the ,national ,nuclear ,security ,administration in a manner that would allow for increased utilization to improve the nuclear security enterprise and enhance mission effectiveness2 and 7,b7 expand the scope of activities for which other transaction authorities may be utilized to include facilities construction1 improvement and repair1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,a description of amendments to laws in effect as of the date of the enactment of this ,act that would be necessary to implement the legislative proposal described in paragraph 7#a74 #cabd4 ,office of ,environmental ,management program-wide performance metrics for reducing risk 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall-- 7#a7 develop and implement program performance metrics for the ,office of ,environmental ,management 7referred to in this section as the ,office71 in addition to the program performance metrics identified in the plan published by the ,office of ,environmental ,management entitled ,,em ,program ,plan #bjbb2 and 7#b7 revise the program performance metrics identified in the ,,em ,program ,plan #bjbb in accordance with the requirements of subsection 7b74 7b7 ,required elements ,the program performance metrics described in subsection 7a7 shall incorporate the following elements3 7#a7 ,linkage ,each metric shall-- 7,a7 align with the goals and mission of the ,department of ,energy 7referred to in this section as the ,department7 and the ,office2 7,b7 link to the other metrics developed or revised under subsection 7a7 and any other existing performance metrics of the ,department and the ,office2 and 7,c7 be clearly communicated throughout the ,department and the ,office4 7#b7 ,clarity ,each metric shall be clear and the name and definition of such metric shall be consistent with the methodology used to calculate the metric4 7#c7 ,measurable ,each metric shall have a numerical goal4 7#d7 ,objective ,each metric shall be reasonably free from significant bias or manipulation4 7#e7 ,reliable ,each metric shall produce the same result under similar conditions4 7#f7 ,core program activities ,the metrics shall cover the activities that the ,office is expected to perform to support its mission4 7#g7 ,limited overlap ,each metric shall provide new information beyond any information provided by other metrics4 7#h7 ,balance ,the metrics shall ensure that various priorities of the ,office are covered4 7#i7 ,effectiveness ,each metric shall incorporate an effectiveness measure1 such as quality1 timeliness1 and cost of service4 7c7 ,risk reduction prioritization ,the program performance metrics described in subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 give first priority to addressing any issues posing an immediate risk to human health or the environment2 7#b7 give second priority1 as appropriate1 to addressing issues based on achieving the highest risk reduction benefit per radioactive or hazardous content removed2 and 7#c7 measure the amount of radioactivity or hazardous content removed1 as determined by-- 7,a7 curies1 rads1 or rems2 7,b7 pounds of hazardous content removed2 or 7,c7 such other appropriate measure4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every two years thereafter until #bjcf1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report describing the outcomes achieved under the program performance metrics described in subsection 7a7 for each fiscal year covered by such report4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report shall identify the cost per curie1 rad1 or rem of radioactivity and cost per pound of hazardous content removed program-wide1 by site1 and by mission area4 #cabe4 ,office of ,environmental ,management integrated radioactive waste disposal planning and optimization 7a7 ,radioactive waste disposal optimization analyses 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall develop a complex-wide analysis to identify optimal disposal pathways and schedules for defense radioactive waste produced by the ,department of ,energy 7and the predecessor agencies to the ,department7 and managed by the ,office of ,environmental ,management of the ,department4 7#b7 ,contents ,the analysis required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 incorporate modeling to identify optimal disposal pathways and schedules that could be achieved1 in consideration of-- 7i7 regulatory constraints2 and 7ii7 legal binding agreements2 and 7,b7 identify strategic alternatives to radioactive waste disposal plans and schedules4 7b7 ,nationwide radioactive waste disposal plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ae months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall develop an integrated1 nationwide radioactive waste disposal plan4 7#b7 ,contents ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include1 to the maximum extent practicable1 optimal radioactive waste disposal pathways and schedules identified through the analysis conducted pursuant to subsection 7a72 7,b7 identify specific opportunities for further optimization of radioactive waste disposal pathways and schedules that might be achieved through changes in regulatory constraints2 7,c7 address complex-wide disposal issues1 such as waste with no disposal pathway2 and 7,d7 incorporate feedback from key stakeholders1 including ,federal and ,state regulators and operators of radioactive waste disposal facilities4 7c7 ,radioactive waste disposal forum 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall establish a forum for ,federal and ,state agencies that regulate radioactive waste cleanup and disposal activities by the ,office of ,environmental ,management4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the forum established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall holistically negotiate regulatory and other changes that could allow the ,department of ,energy to implement opportunities for optimal radioactive waste disposal identified pursuant to subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report required ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,energy shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 the results of the optimization analysis required by subsection 7a72 7#b7 the nationwide disposal plan required by subsection 7b72 and 7#c7 the initial activities of the forum established pursuant to subsection 7c74 7e7 ,congressional notification and briefing ,if the ,secretary of ,energy determines to significantly modify operations at sites managed by the ,office of ,environmental ,management of the ,department of ,energy1 the ,secretary shall1 not later than #cj days before the date on which the ,secretary carries out the modification of such operations provide to the congressional defense committees notice of1 and a briefing with respect to1 such modification4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term complex means the set of sites across the ,united ,states where radioactive waste cleanup and disposal activities are managed by the ,office of ,environmental ,management4 7#b7 ,the term integrated means inclusive of all radioactive waste across the complex4 7#c7 ,the term optimal means the best possible outcome1 such as the lowest cost or highest profit1 while following specific rules and limitations4 7#d7 ,the term regulatory constraints means requirements included in regulations or agreements with regulators that affect decisions regarding radioactive waste disposal pathways and schedules by the ,office of ,environmental ,management4 #cabf4 ,prohibition relating to reclassification of high-level waste ,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 #cabg4 ,national security positions within the ,department of ,energy ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall treat any position in the ,department of ,energy which requires the performance of duties funded with amounts from subfunctional category #jec1 atomic energy defense activities1 as a position necessary to fulfill the national security responsibilities of the ,department of ,energy4 #cabh4 ,consultation requirement with respect to transfer to private entities of plutonium or plutonium materials2 report 7a7 ,consultation required 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,energy shall1 on an ongoing basis1 consult with the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to any plans of the ,secretary of ,energy relating to the transfer to a private entity from ,federal stockpiles or storage of any plutonium or plutonium materials4 7#b7 ,consultation prior to transfer ,the ,secretary of ,energy may not carry out any such transfer before the date on which such ,secretary consults1 pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 with the ,secretary of ,defense with respect to the transfer4 7b7 ,congressional notification2 report ,not later than #cj days before any date on which the ,secretary of ,energy carries out a transfer to a private entity of plutonium or plutonium materials1 such ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the following3 7#a7 ,a notification of the transfer4 7#b7 ,a report that includes-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the plutonium and plutonium materials to be transferred that includes the-- 7,i7 amount2 7,,ii7 type2 7,,iii7 age2 7,,iv7 relative condition2 and 7,v7 current location2 7ii7 the private entity to which such plutonium and plutonium materials will be transferred2 and 7iii7 the destination location to which such plutonium and plutonium materials will be transferred4 7,b7 ,a summary of the purpose of the transfer4 7,c7 ,an identification of any direct costs to the ,united ,states ,government associated with the transfer4 7#c7 ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 a written certification1 prepared in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,energy for ,nuclear ,security and the ,secretary of ,defense1 that such transfer does not negatively impact the needs of the nuclear weapons stockpile1 including such needs related to stockpile stewardship4 7c7 ,exception ,a written certification under subsection 7b77#c7 shall not be required for the transfer of materials from the #cd metric tons of defense plutonium or defense plutonium materials at the ,savannah ,river ,site previously declared excess to defense needs and designated for disposal4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the term private entity means any individual or organization other than-- 7,a7 a department or agency of the ,federal ,government2 or 7,b7 a contractor or subcontractor for management and operations1 site cleanup1 or site management activities at facilities owned by the ,department of ,energy4 ,,xxxii ,defense ,nuclear ,facilities ,safety ,board ,sec4 #cbja4 ,authorization4 #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 ,sec4 #cdja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 #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 ,sec4 #ceja4 ,authorization of appropriations for ,maritime ,administration4 #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 ,d ,funding ,tables #djja4 ,authorization of amounts in funding tables 7a7 ,in general ,whenever a funding table in this division specifies a dollar amount authorized for a project1 program1 or activity1 the obligation and expenditure of the specified dollar amount for the project1 program1 or activity is hereby authorized1 subject to the availability of appropriations4 7b7 ,merit-based decisions ,a decision to commit1 obligate1 or expend funds with or to a specific entity on the basis of a dollar amount authorized pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be based on merit-based selection procedures in accordance with the requirements of sections #cbja and #djbd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or on competitive procedures2 and 7#b7 comply with other applicable provisions of law4 7c7 ,relationship to transfer and programming authority ,an amount specified in the funding tables in this division may be transferred or reprogrammed under a transfer or reprogramming authority provided by another provision of this ,act or by other law4 ,the transfer or reprogramming of an amount specified in such funding tables shall not count against a ceiling on such transfers or reprogrammings under section #ajja of this ,act or any other provision of law1 unless such transfer or reprogramming would move funds between appropriation accounts4 7d7 ,applicability to classified annex ,this section applies to any classified annex that accompanies this ,act4 7e7 ,oral or written communications ,no oral or written communication concerning any amount specified in the funding tables in this division shall supersede the requirements of this section4 ,,xli ,procurement #daja4 ,procurement ,,sec4 #daja4 ,,procurement7,in ,thousands of ,dollars7 ,line,item,f,y #bjbf ,request,conference ,authorized ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,fixed ,,wing #jjf;,,hades ,,platform1 ,,payloads_/,,ped1 ,,and ,,integration#bf1hejbf1hej ,,rotary #jji;,,ah-#fd ,,apache ,,block ,,iiia ,,reman#a1ffiia1ffi #c additional aircraft #ij1jjj #jac,,uh-#fj ,,blackhawk ,m ,,model 7,,myp7#gcb1jfjgcb1jfj #jag;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter#fah1gihfah1gih #jah;,,ch-#dg ,,helicopter ,,ap#fa1dbafa1dba ,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft #jbg;,,ah-#fd ,,mods#abe1bcfabe1bcf #jbh,,scalable ,,control ,,interface 7,,sci7#a1bega1beg #jbi;,,ch-#dg ,,cargo ,,helicopter ,,mods 7,,myp7#ag1gjiag1gji #jcd,,utility ,,helicopter ,,mods#cc1feicc1fei #jcf,,network ,,and ,,mission ,,plan#dj1dgbdj1dgb #jcg;,,comms1 ,,nav ,,surveillance#aa1effaa1eff #jci;,,aviation ,,assured ,,pnt#di1dgedi1dge #jdj;,,gatm ,,rollup#d1fead1fea ,,ground ,,support ,,avionics #jde;,,aircraft ,,survivability ,,equipment#abi1afgabi1afg #jdg;,,cmws#ch1daich1dai #jdh;,,common ,,infrared ,,countermeasures 7,,circm7#bbe1fdgbbe1fdg ,,other ,,support #jej;,,common ,,ground ,,equipment#bi1dhibi1dhi #jeb;,,aircrew ,,integrated ,,systems#ad1ihfad1ihf #jec;,,air ,,traffic ,,control#bd1bacbd1bac #jed,,launcher1 #b4ge ,,rocket#a1faaa1faa ,,agile ,,portfolio ,,management #jeg,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,systems#gbf1jcdgdd1jcd ,,fpv_/,,pbas ,systems#ah1jjj #jeh;,,future ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,systems 7,,uas7 ,,family#aah1deiaah1dei #jei;,,gray ,,eagle ,,modifications#ab1ceaab1cea ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,army#c1jde1aiic1aec1aii ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,surface-,,to-,,air ,,missile ,,system #jjb,,lower ,,tier ,,air ,,and ,,missile ,,defense 7,,amd7 ,,sen#fcg1dgcfcg1dgc #jjd,m-,,shorad--,,procurement#fgi1aadfg i1aad #jjf,,mse ,,missile#ide1ijeb1fhe1ebe ,,pac-#c ,,mse missile recerts--misaligned budget request#cff1jjj ,patriot ,mods3 ,,ammps_/,,dex#agc1fbj ,program increase#a1bjj1jjj #jji,,precision ,,strike ,,missile 7,,prsm7#afj1hdfdhj1hdf ,max ,pr,s,m ,inc #a procurement 7#bed missiles7--misaligned budget request#cbj1jjj #jaa;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,capability ,,inc #b-;,i#hcj1egihbj1egi ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #jab,,mid-,,range ,,capability 7,,mrc7#hb1djgacg1djg ,maritime ,strike ,tomahawk 7,,mst7 7,,usa1 ,,usn7#ee1jjj ,,air-,,to-,,surface ,,missile ,,system #jae;,,joint ,,air-,,to-,,ground ,,msls 7,,jagm7#hd1ffghd1ffg #jag,,long-,,range ,,hypersonic ,,weapon#cec1daecec1dae ,,anti-,,tank_/,,assault ,,missile ,,sys #jah;,,javelin 7,,aaws-,m7 ,,system ,,summary#cbi1bjecbi1bje #jai,,tow #b ,,system ,,summary#aa1gcaaa1gca #jbj;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7#a1abe1jgaa1abe1jga #jba;,,guided ,,mlrs ,,rocket 7,,gmlrs7 ,,ap#dc1aefdc1aef #jbb,,mlrs ,,reduced ,,range ,,practice ,,rockets 7,,rrpr7#cb1ccicb1cci #jbc;,,high ,,mobility ,,artillery ,,rocket ,,system 7,,himars#fa1ejcfa1ejc ,,modifications #jbi,,patriot ,,mods#geg1hjjgeg1hjj #jcb,,stinger ,,mods#dbh1icedbh1ice #jce,,mlrs ,,mods#bdc1dgjbdc1dgj #jcf;,,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#f1idh1hhii1jec1eji ,,procurement ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles1 ,,army ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles #jjb;,,armored ,,multi ,,purpose ,,vehicle 7,,ampv7#eed1fgheed1fgh #jjd;,,assault ,,breacher ,,vehicle 7,,abv7#d1jgid1jgi #jje,m#aj ,,booker#fd1iaifd1iai ,,modification ,,of ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles #jjh,,stryker ,,upgrade#ace1haface1haf #jji;,,bradley ,,fire ,,support ,,team 7,,bfist7 ,,vehicle#d1fhdd1fhd #jaj;,,bradley ,,program 7,,mod7#aeg1ahcaeg1ahc #jaa,m#aji ,,fov ,,modifications#hb1ecghb1ecg #jab,,paladin ,,integrated ,,management 7,,pim7#bej1bchbej1bch #jac;,,improved ,,recovery ,,vehicle 7,m#hh ,,hercules7#aee1edjaee1edj #jag;,,joint ,,assault ,,bridge#acb1fcgacb1fcg #jai;,,abrams ,,upgrade ,,program#gdj1ebhgeb1ebh ,cart recapitalization#ab1jjj #jba,,vehicle ,,protection ,,systems 7,,vps7#ajg1hccajg1hcc ,,weapons ,,other ,,combat ,,vehicles #jbd,,personal ,,defense ,,weapon 7,,roll7#a1jjba1jjb #jbe,m#bdj ,,medium ,,machine ,,gun 7#g4fb,,mm7#ee #jbg,,machine ,,gun1 ,,cal 4#ej ,m#b ,,roll#dd #jbh,,mortar ,,systems#e1hjge1hjg #jbi,,location ,,azimuth ,,determination ,,system 7,,lads#i1dggi1dgg #jca,,precision ,,sniper ,,rifle#a1heca1hec #jcd,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon#cfe1aeecfe1aee #jcf;,,handgun#gg ,,mod ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,other ,,combat ,,veh #jch,m#ggg ,,mods#b1dbib1dbi #jdb,,sniper ,,rifles ,,modifications#aiai #jdc,m#aai ,,modifications#d1fdbd1fdb ,,support ,,equipment ,,facilities #jdf;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#dfidfi #jdg,,production ,,base ,,support 7,,wocv-,,wtcv7#ajd1iicajd1iic ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,weapons ,,and ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles1 ,,army#b1hhf1ecdb1hih1ecd ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army ,,small_/,,medium ,,cal ,,ammunition #jja;,,ctg1 #e4ef,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#abh1bhcabh1bhc #jjb;,,ctg1 #g4fb,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#fb1aegfb1aeg #jjc,,next ,,generation ,,squad ,,weapon ,,ammunition#dbf1aggdbf1agg #jjd;,,ctg1 ,,handgun1 ,,all ,,types#g1gejg1gej #jje;,,ctg1 4#ej ,,cal1 ,,all ,,types#gh1aiigh1aii #jjf;,,ctg1 #bj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#be1ggcbe1ggc #jjg;,,ctg1 #be,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bb1cbdbb1cbd #jjh;,,ctg1 #cj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#ajj1cibajj1cib #jji;,,ctg1 #dj,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#aca1dcbaca1dcb #jaa;,,ctg1 #ej,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#db1acadb1aca ,,mortar ,,ammunition #jabfj,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#ch1aadch1aad #jacha,,mm ,,mortar1 ,,all ,,types#da1ghfda1ghf #jadabj,,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#hj1ghjhj1ghj #jag;,,artillery ,,projectile1 #aee,,mm1 ,,all ,,types#bah1hggbah1hgg #jai,,precision ,,artillery ,,munitions#bh1iiebh1iie #jbj;,,artillery ,,propellants1 ,,fuzes ,,and ,,primers1 ,,all#afh1gcgafh1gcg ,,mines #jba,,mines ,,clearing ,,charges1 ,,all ,,types#db1gdhdb1gdh #jbb;,,close ,,terrain ,,shaping ,,obstacle#g1hfjg1hfj ,,rockets #jbd,,shoulder ,,launched ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#df1jhidf1jhi #jbe,,rocket1 ,,hydra #gj1 ,,all ,,types#cd1hcfcd1hcf ,,other ,,ammunition #jbf;,,cad_/,,pad1 ,,all ,,types#ab1edcab1edc #jbg;,,demolition ,,munitions1 ,,all ,,types#ba1djiba1dji #jbh;,,grenades1 ,,all ,,types#ef1ecjec1ecj ,program decrease-#c1jjj #jbi,,signals1 ,,all ,,types#cf1hdfcf1hdf #jcj,,simulators1 ,,all ,,types#aj1hbaaj1hba ,,miscellaneous #jcb;,,ammo ,,components1 ,,all ,,types#d1jhdd1jhd #jcd;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million 7,,ammo7#af1giiaf1gii #jce;,,ammunition ,,peculiar ,,equipment#af1baiaf1bai #jcf;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation 7,,ammo7#ah1fjjah1fjj #jcg;,,closeout ,,liabilities#ajbajb ,,production ,,base ,,support #jdj;,,industrial ,,facilities#a1jhd1faaa1ccd1faa ,modernization of organic industrial base#bej1jjj #jda;,,conventional ,,munitions ,,demilitarization#aee1jejaee1jej #jdb;,,arms ,,initiative#c1hhec1hhe ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,army#c1gcd1bcec1iha1bce ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army ,,tactical ,,vehicles #jjb;,,family ,,of ,,semitrailers#acb1gicacb1gic #jjf;,,ground ,,mobility ,,vehicles 7,,gmv7#cjh1fbjcjh1fbj #jji;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicl#de1hdjde1hdj #jaj,,truck1 ,,dump1 #bj,t 7,,cce7#ag1jjjcb1jjj ,program increase#ae1jjj #jaa;,,family ,,of ,,medium ,,tactical ,,veh 7,,fmtv7#he1dijhe1dij #jab;,,family ,,of ,,cold ,,weather ,,all-,,terrain ,,vehicle 7,c#ch1jjach1jja #jac;,,firetrucks ,,associated ,,firefighting ,,equip#ci1gfaci1gfa #jad;,,family ,,of ,,heavy ,,tactical ,,vehicles 7,,fhtv7#bjb1jjibjb1jji #jai,,tactical ,,wheeled ,,vehicle ,,protection ,,kits#b1ffjb1ffj #jbj,,modification ,,of ,,in ,,svc ,,equip#ih1gbhih1gbh ,,non-,,tactical ,,vehicles #jbc,,nontactical ,,vehicles1 ,,other#h1dfbh1dfb ,,comm--,,joint ,,communications #jbi,,tactical ,,network ,,communication#hff1cdggff1cdg ,program decrease-#ajj1jjj #jca;,,jcse ,,equipment 7,,usrdecom7#e1chie1chi ,,comm--,,satellite ,,communications #jcb,,satellite ,,communications#aad1ggjaad1ggj #jcf;,,defense ,,enterprise ,,wideband ,,satcom ,,systems#fe1eiafe1eia #jci;,,assured ,,positioning1 ,,navigation ,,and ,,timing#bab1dfiaib1dfi ,program decrease-#bj1jjj ,,comm--,,combat ,,communications #jdf;,,handheld ,,manpack ,,small ,,form ,,fit 7,,hms7#dgh1dcedfh1dce ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #jdh;,,army ,,link #af ,,systems#acc1hcfacc1hcf #jea,,unified ,,command ,,suite#bj1jajbj1jaj #jeb;,,cots ,,communications ,,equipment#bjg1djbbjd1djb ,airborne ,,satcom systems#g1jjj ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #jed;,,army ,,communications ,,electronics#aaj1fghaaj1fgh ,,comm--,,intelligence ,,comm #jef;,,ci ,,automation ,,architecture-,,intel#ae1bijae1bij #jeh,,multi-,,domain ,,intelligence#ajh1feehh1fee ,program decrease-#bj1jjj ,,information ,,security #jfj;,,information ,,system ,,security ,,program-,,issp#hbfhbf #jfa;,,communications ,,security 7,,comsec7#abe1igjabe1igj #jff;,,biometric ,,enabling ,,capability 7,,bec7#fefe ,,comm--,,base ,,communications #jgj;,,information ,,systems#bji1cghbji1cgh #jgb;,,base ,,emergency ,,communication#ej1aggej1agg #jgd;,,installation ,,info ,,infrastructure ,,mod ,,program#dci1cgcdci1cgc ,,elect ,,equip--,,tact ,,int ,,rel ,,act 7,,tiara7 #jgh,,titan#bcf1cadbcf1cad #jha;,,collection ,,capability#b1iceb1ice #jhc;,,dcgs-,a-,,intel#a1jhga1jhg #jhe,,trojan#cg1ifhcg1ifh #jhf,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equip 7,,intel ,,spt7#bj1eihbj1eih ,,elect ,,equip--,,electronic ,,warfare 7,,ew7 #jia;,,air ,,vigilance 7,,av7#i1gcai1gca #jic;,,family ,,of ,,persistent ,,surveillance ,,cap4#ae1chbae1chb #jid;,,counterintelligence_/,,security ,,countermeasures#h1bhch1bhc ,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,,surv4 7,,tac ,,surv7 #jif,,sentinel ,,mods#dfb1jajdeb1jaj ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #jig,,night ,,vision ,,devices#baa1jefbaa1jef #jih,,small ,,tactical ,,optical ,,rifle ,,mounted ,,mlrf#b1aaab1aaa #jii;,,base ,,expeditiary ,,targeting ,,and ,,surv ,,sys#a1hjaa1hja #ajj;,,indirect ,,fire ,,protection ,,family ,,of ,,systems#bg1hhabg1hha #aja;,,family ,,of ,,weapon ,,sights 7,,fws7#ajc1fjgajc1fjg #ajb;,,enhanced ,,portable ,,inductive ,,artillery ,,fuze ,,se#aj1defaj1def #ajd;,,forward ,,looking ,,infrared 7,,iflir7#fj1gfefj1gfe #ajf;,,joint ,,battle ,,command--,,platform 7,,jbc-,p7#afe1cieaee1cie ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #ajg;,,joint ,,effects ,,targeting ,,system 7,,jets7#dh1gaedh1gae #aji;,,computer ,,ballistics3 ,,lhmbc ,,xm#cbf1cbef1cbe #aaj,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,system#c1fegc1feg #aaa,,mortar ,,fire ,,control ,,systems ,,modifications#c1bfbc1bfb #aab;,,counterfire ,,radars#dj1ebfdj1ebf ,,elect ,,equip--,,tactical ,c#b ,,systems #aac;,,army ,,command ,,post ,,integrated ,,infrastructure 7#gbc1ahggjh1ahg ,program decrease-#ae1jjj #aad;,,fire ,,support ,c#b ,,family#c1chic1chi #aae;,,air ,,msl ,,defense ,,planning ,,control ,,sys#cc1ajccc1ajc #aaf;,,iamd ,,battle ,,command ,,system#edf1dhjeca1dhj ,program decrease-#ae1jjj #aag;,,aiamd ,,family ,,of ,,systems 7,,fos7 ,,components#ca1jafca1jaf #aah,,life ,,cycle ,,software ,,support 7,,lcss7#e1agee1age #aai,,network ,,management ,,initialization ,,and ,,service#bdd1djcbdd1djc #abd,,mod ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,enfire7#af1eieaf1eie ,,elect ,,equip--,,automation #abe;,,army ,,training ,,modernization#h1bfbh1bfb #abf;,,automated ,,data ,,processing ,,equip#ic1hjdic1hjd #abi;,,high ,,perf ,,computing ,,mod ,,pgm 7,,hpcmp7#gd1gjhgd1gjh #acj;,,contract ,,writing ,,system#dfhdfh ,,classified ,,programs #aca;,,aclassified ,,programs#a1edfa1edf ,,chemical ,,defensive ,,equipment #ach;,,base ,,defense ,,systems 7,,bds7#adcadc #aci;,,cbrn ,,defense#fi1gcifi1gci ,,bridging ,,equipment #adb,,tactical ,,bridge1 ,,float-,,ribbon#fi1hfcfi1hfc ,,engineer 7,,non-,,construction7 ,,equipment #aej,,robotics ,,and ,,applique ,,systems#ejieji #aea,,render ,,safe ,,sets ,,kits ,,outfits#ad1ahdad1ahd ,,combat ,,service ,,support ,,equipment #aec;,,heaters ,,and ,,ecu',s#ad1bhhad1bhh #aef;,,ground ,,soldier ,,system#agh1hejaga1hej ,program decrease-#g1jjj #aeg,,mobile ,,soldier ,,power#ae1gbiae1gbi #aei;,,field ,,feeding ,,equipment#d1ejjd1ejj #afj;,,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#eg1cdbeg1cdb #ahj,,maneuver ,,support ,,vessel 7,,msv7#cc1idicc1idi #aha;,,items ,,less ,,than #e4j,m 7,,float_/,,rail7#ah1bagah1bag ,,generators #ahb;,,generators ,,and ,,associated ,,equip#hi1jgchi1jgc ,,material ,,handling ,,equipment #ahd;,,family ,,of ,,forklifts#ab1egfbj1egf ,type #a ,crane_/,mobility#h1jjj ,,training ,,equipment #ahe;,,combat ,,training ,,centers ,,support#di1jbedi1jbe #ahf,,training ,,devices1 ,,nonsystem#ahi1cjfahi1cjf #ahg,,synthetic ,,training ,,environment 7,,ste7#aff1djbaff1djb #ahi;,,gaming ,,technology ,,in ,,support ,,of ,,army ,,training#g1cbjg1cbj ,,test ,,measure ,,and ,,dig ,,equipment 7,,tmd7 #aia;,,integrated ,,family ,,of ,,test ,,equipment 7,,ifte7#ch1ghdch1ghd #aic,,test ,,equipment ,,modernization 7,,temod7#ea1aaiea1aai ,,other ,,support ,,equipment #aie,,physical ,,security ,,systems 7,,opa#c7acf1caeacf1cae #aif;,,base ,,level ,,common ,,equipment#ai1debai1deb #aig,,modification ,,of ,,in-,,svc ,,equipment 7,,opa-#c7ca1debca1deb #aih;,,building1 ,,pre-,,fab1 ,,relocatable#aj1dijaj1dij #bjj,,special ,,equipment ,,for ,,test ,,and ,,evaluation#ic1gggic1ggg ,,opa#b #bje;,,initial ,,spares--,c,e#g1bedg1bed ,,agile ,,portfolio ,,management #bjg;,,counter-,,small ,,unmanned ,,aerial ,,system 7,c-,,suas7#cjf1efhcjf1efh #bjh;,,electronic ,,warfare#bd1edgbd1edg #bji;,,electronic ,,warfare ,,agile#ed1dbged1dbg #baj,,soldier ,,borne ,,sensor#ba1iaiba1iai ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,army#i1fje1effi1dah1eff ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,combat ,,aircraft #jjb;,f_/,a-#ah;,e_/,f 7,,fighter7 ,,hornet#ej1fjgej1fjg #jjd;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv#a1iea1fbia1iea1fbi #jje;,,joint ,,strike ,,fighter ,,cv ,,ap#dja1eifdja1eif #jjf;,,jsf ,,stovl#a1ghg1caca1ghg1cac #jjg;,,jsf ,,stovl ,,ap#aac1gddaac1gdd #jjh;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7#a1gjg1fjaa1hdb1fja ,,usmc ,,ch-#ec,k#ace1jjj #jji;,,ch-#ec,k 7,,heavy ,,lift7 ,,ap#cce1cebcce1ceb #jaj,v-#bb 7,,medium ,,lift7#dg1aifdg1aif #jab;,h-#a ,,upgrades 7,,uh-#a,y_/,,ah-#a,z7#h1cjeh1cje #jad,p-#h;,a ,,poseidon#ac1fcaac1fca #jae;,e-#b;,d ,,adv ,,hawkeye#a1ejc1eefa1bjc1eef ,excess cost growth-#cjj1jjj ,,other ,,aircraft #jbc,,kc-#acj;,j#ah1jagah1jag #jbg,,mq-#d ,,triton#acc1aciacc1aci #jca,,mq-#bedjg1jdfdjg1jdf #jcb,,mq-#be ,,ap#eb1aiaeb1aia #jcd,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas#ae1afbae1afb #jcf,,other ,,support ,,aircraft#ai1habai1hab ,,modification ,,of ,,aircraft #jci;,f-#ah ,a-,d ,,unique#ec1hjiec1hji #jdj;,f-#ah;,e_/,f ,,and ,,ea-#ah;,g ,,modernization ,,and ,,sustainm#egf1bbiegf1bbi #jda,,marine ,,group #e ,,uas ,,series#adc1fieadc1fie #jdb;,,aea ,,systems#be1hdhbe1hdh #jdd;,,infrared ,,search ,,and ,,track 7,,irst7#age1ceaage1cea #jde;,,adversary#ba1eceba1ece #jdf;,f-#ah ,,series#gef1ifggef1ifg #jdg;,h-#ec ,,series#fi1bbgfi1bbg #jdh,,mh-#fj ,,series#aae1edeaae1ede #jdi;,h-#a ,,series#adi1djeadi1dje #jea;,e-#b ,,series#adc1ggbadc1ggb #jeb,,trainer ,a_/,c ,,series#ab1aeaab1aea #jed;,c-#acj ,,series#add1jagadd1jag #jee;,,fewsg#ee #jef;,,cargo_/,,transport ,a_/,c ,,series#g1ebfg1ebf #jeg;,e-#f ,,series#afc1gcgafc1gcg #jeh;,,executive ,,helicopters ,,series#ff1fdeff1fde #jfj,t-#de ,,series#agc1dccagc1dcc #jfa,,power ,,plant ,,changes#ah1gjgah1gjg #jfb;,,jpats ,,series#ba1ccjba1ccj #jfd;,,common ,,ecm ,,equipment#ia1eecia1eec #jfe;,,common ,,avionics ,,changes#afa1cgfade1bgf ,program decrease-#af1ajj #jff;,,common ,,defensive ,,weapon ,,system#h1ibfh1ibf #jfg;,,id ,,systems#c1jaac1jaa #jfh,p-#h ,,series#cbj1acjcbj1acj #jfi,,magtf ,,ew ,,for ,,aviation#bb1cefbb1cef #jga,v-#bb 7,,tilt_/,,rotor ,,acft7 ,,osprey#cai1adecai1ade #jgb,,next ,,generation ,,jammer 7,,ngj7#dci1dicdbi1dic ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #jgc;,f-#ce ,,stovl ,,series#cfd1ggdcfd1ggd #jgd;,f-#ce ,,cv ,,series#ahj1eccahj1ecc #jge,,qrc#bd1hicbd1hic #jgf,,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-#eh1djj #jhf;,,aircraft ,,industrial ,,facilities#aab1eacaja1cac ,program decrease-#aa1bjj #jhg,,war ,,consumables#de1aecde1aec #jhh,,other ,,production ,,charges#gj1ggjgj1ggj #jhi,,special ,,support ,,equipment#acj1iicaag1iic ,program decrease-#ac1jjj ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,navy#ag1jbh1ajaag1jjd1dja ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,modification ,,of ,,missiles #jjb,,trident ,,ii ,,mods#b1ehb1jbib1ehb1jbi ,,strategic ,,missiles #jjf,,tomahawk#ab1eicab1eic ,,tactical ,,missiles #jjg;,,amraam#fi1iacadh1iac ,,amraam3 maximize procurement#gi1jjj #jjh,,sidewinder#hd1gachd1gac #jji;,,joint ,,advance ,,tactical ,,missile 7,,jatm7#cja1hehcja1heh #jaj,,standard ,,missile#ahg1dbjahg1dbj #jab,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#hf1beehf1bee #jac,,ram#abb1cgbabb1cgb #jae;,,joint ,,air ,,ground ,,missile 7,,jagm7#gd1aebgd1aeb #jag;,,aerial ,,targets#ahb1gjdafd1ejd ,program decrease-#ah1bjj #jai,,other ,,missile ,,support#c1dijc1dij #jbj,,lrasm#bdc1bagdja1bag ,,lrasm supplier base ,navy production to #afj per year#fh1jjj ,,lrasm3 procurement #bj ,a,u,rs to #abjij1jjj #jba,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#cb1bchcb1bch #jbb,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7 ,,ap#c1jeic1jei ,,modification ,,of ,,missiles #jbe,,tomahawk ,,mods#f1bhcf1bhc #jbf;,,essm#ejc1chaejc1cha #jbh;,,aargm-,,er#bfa1jdabfa1jda #jbi;,,aargm-,,er ,,ap#bd1bhdbd1bhd #jca,,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#d1ghid1ghi #jdj,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo#g1jhag1jha #jdb;,,asw ,,targets#ch1chfch1chf ,,mod ,,of ,,torpedoes ,,and ,,related ,,equip #jdc,,mk-#ed ,,torpedo ,,mods#a1fiba1fib #jdd,,mk-#dh ,,torpedo ,,adcap ,,mods#ca1dgica1dgi ,,support ,,equipment #jdf,,torpedo ,,support ,,equipment#afa1bahafa1bah #jdg;,,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#h1abbh1abb #jec;,,coast ,,guard ,,weapons#dd1deedd1dee #jed;,,gun ,,mount ,,mods#hc1ifihc1ifi #jee,,lcs ,,module ,,weapons#b1bjjb1bjj #jef;,,airborne ,,mine ,,neutralization ,,systems#ad1dacad1dac ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jfa,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#bjb1dbebjb1dbe ,,total ,,weapons ,,procurement1 ,,navy#e1eig1cjje1haf1ajj ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,navy ,,and ,,marine ,,corps ,,navy ,,ammunition #jja;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#cj1iaebg1hae ,program decrease-#c1ajj #jjb;,,jdam#fa1aaifa1aai #jjc;,,airborne ,,rockets1 ,,all ,,types#hg1gighg1gig #jjd,,machine ,,gun ,,ammunition#ag1fdeag1fde #jje,,practice ,,bombs#de1jdidj1edi ,program decrease-#d1ejj #jjf;,,cartridges ,,cart ,,actuated ,,devices#gd1ecegd1ece #jjg;,,air ,,expendable ,,countermeasures#ih1dcgih1dcg #jjh;,,jatos#f1cgcf1cgc #jjie ,,inch_/#ed ,,gun ,,ammunition#bd1hfdbd1hfd #jaj;,,intermediate ,,caliber ,,gun ,,ammunition#dj1agedj1age #jaa,,other ,,ship ,,gun ,,ammunition#dc1gfcdc1gfc #jab,,small ,,arms ,,landing ,,party ,,ammo#di1dicdi1dic #jac,,pyrotechnic ,,and ,,demolition#i1fddi1fdd #jae;,,ammunition ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#a1gbca1gbc ,,marine ,,corps ,,ammunition #jah,,mortars#ada1aceada1ace #jai;,,direct ,,support ,,munitions#bf1gbibf1gbi #jbj;,,infantry ,,weapons ,,ammunition#ahj1hfgahj1hfg #jba;,,combat ,,support ,,munitions#ab1icfab1icf #jbb;,,ammo ,,modernization#ah1dfgah1dfg #jbc;,,artillery ,,munitions#adg1dgcadg1dgc #jbd;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#ae1hiaae1hia ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,navy ,,and ,,marine ,,corps#a1ace1jcja1abg1dcj ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy ,,fleet ,,ballistic ,,missile ,,ships #jja;,,columbia ,,class ,,submarine#c1ibh1hbhc1ibh1hbh #jjb;,,columbia ,,class ,,submarine ,,ap#e1jfe1gffe1gfe1gff ,program increase#gjj1jjj ,,other ,,warships #jje;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program#a1jdf1gjja1jdf1gjj #jjf;,,carrier ,,replacement ,,program ,,ap#fab1jchfab1jch #jjg;,,cvn-#haa1fbb1icea1fbb1ice #jjh,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine#haf1gjeb1gce1jjj ,virginia class submarine#a1iah1bie #jji,,virginia ,,class ,,submarine ,,ap#c1abf1hafc1gdb1gbd ,program increase#fae1ijh #jaj;,,cvn ,,refueling ,,overhauls#a1ggi1jaaa1ggi1jaa #jab;,,ddg #ajjjeb1ceheb1ceh #jac;,,ddg-#eaaj1ggcaj1ggc #jad;,,ddg-#ea ,,ap#ijj1jjj ,,ddg-#ea ,advance ,procurement#dej1jjj ,large ,surface ,combatant ,shipyard ,infrastructure and ,industrial ,base#dej1jjj ,,auxiliaries1 ,,craft ,,and ,,prior ,,yr ,,program ,,cost #jca,,tao ,,fleet ,,oiler#h1cdfh1cdf #jcd,,tagos ,,surtass ,,ships#fab1bjefab1bje #jda,,outfitting#hfc1hdfhhf1hdf ,outfitting#bc1jjj #jdb,,ship ,,to ,,shore ,,connector#cbj1jjj ,program increase--two additional ,s,s,cs#cbj1jjj #jdc,,service ,,craft#cd1fjbagd1fjb ,,yrbm procurement#adj1jjj #jdd;,,auxiliary ,,personnel ,,lighter#gh1jjj ,auxiliary ,personnel ,lighter#gh1jjj #jdh;,,auxiliary ,,vessels 7,,used ,,sealift7#de1jjjba1jjj ,program decrease-#bd1jjj #jdi;,,completion ,,of ,,py ,,shipbuilding ,,programs#a1bad1biea1fgf1ehg ,completion of prior year shipbuilding--misaligned budget request#dfb1bib ,,total ,,shipbuilding ,,and ,,conversion1 ,,navy#bj1hdj1bbdbe1igc1gai ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy ,,ship ,,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#ace1hfcace1hfc #jje;,,ddg ,,mod#fhf1ghgfhf1ghg #jjf;,,firefighting ,,equipment#cf1dhhcf1dhh #jjg;,,command ,,and ,,control ,,switchboard#b1dagb1dag #jjh,,lha_/,,lhd ,,midlife#hf1hhdef1hhd ,program decrease-#cj1jjj #jji,,lcc #ai_/bj ,,extended ,,service ,,life ,,program#ai1bgfai1bgf #jaj,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#bb1dggbb1dgg #jaa,,submarine ,,support ,,equipment#chc1jfbchc1jfb #jab,,virginia ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#eb1jcieb1jci #jac,,lcs ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#b1eeab1eea #jad,,submarine ,,batteries#bh1afibh1afi #jae,,lpd ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#aja1jdbgf1jdb ,program decrease-#be1jjj #jaf;,,ddg #ajjj ,,class ,,support ,,equipment#aae1bfgaae1bfg #jag,,strategic ,,platform ,,support ,,equip#ch1jcich1jci #jai;,,dssp ,,equipment#e1hdie1hdi #jbb,,underwater ,,eod ,,equipment#bb1ceebb1cee #jbc;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#aa1fiaj ,program decrease-#aa1fia #jbd;,,chemical ,,warfare ,,detectors#b1fjgb1fjg ,,reactor ,,plant ,,equipment #jbf,,ship ,,maintenance1 ,,repair ,,and ,,modernization#b1cib1fbjb1cib1fbj #jbh,,reactor ,,components#cii1fjcdgd1fjc ,restore ,full ,funding for ,reactor ,plant ,components#ge1jjj ,,ocean ,,engineering #jbi;,,diving ,,and ,,salvage ,,equipment#g1hdbg1hdb ,,small ,,boats #jca,,standard ,,boats#ea1edfgg1bff #dj-;foot ,patrol ,boat#ej1gbj ,small ,boats reconciliation adjustment-#be1jjj ,,production ,,facilities ,,equipment #jcb,,operating ,,forces ,,ipe#bjh1iihbjh1iih ,,other ,,ship ,,support #jcc,,lcs ,,common ,,mission ,,modules ,,equipment#ch1hhjch1hhj #jcd,,lcs ,,mcm ,,mission ,,modules#ia1cgbia1cgb #jcf,,lcs ,,suw ,,mission ,,modules#c1gijc1gij #jcg,,lcs ,,in-,,service ,,modernization#bjc1ddbaje1ddb ,program decrease-#ih1jjj #jch,,small ,,medium ,,uuv#ed1hedfa1hed ,torpedo ,tube ,launch and ,recovery ,capable ,autonomous ,undersea ,vehicles#g1jjj ,,logistic ,,support #jdj,,lsd ,,midlife ,,modernization#d1jgid1jgi ,,ship ,,sonars #jdc;,,an_/,,sqq-#hi ,,surf ,,asw ,,combat ,,system#add1dbeadd1dbe #jdd,,ssn ,,acoustic ,,equipment#dih1eigdih1eig ,,asw ,,electronic ,,equipment #jdf,,submarine ,,acoustic ,,warfare ,,system#ef1dhbef1dhb #jdg,,sstd#ad1iaead1iae #jdh;,,fixed ,,surveillance ,,system#ceb1cabceb1cab #jdi,,surtass#ca1afica1afi ,,electronic ,,warfare ,,equipment #jej;,,an_/,,slq-#cbdfa1chjbfa1chj ,program decrease-#bjj1jjj ,,reconnaissance ,,equipment #jea,,shipboard ,,iw ,,exploit#cgi1ijhcei1ijh ,program decrease-#bj1jjj #jeb,,maritime ,,battlespace ,,awareness#ac1jjhac1jjh ,,other ,,ship ,,electronic ,,equipment #jec;,,cooperative ,,engagement ,,capability#bf1fdhbf1fdh #jed,,naval ,,tactical ,,command ,,support ,,system 7,,ntcss7#g1igbg1igb #jee;,,atdls#eh1gcieh1gci #jef,,navy ,,command ,,and ,,control ,,system 7,,nccs7#c1dhic1dhi #jeg,,minesweeping ,,system ,,replacement#af1dbfaf1dbf #jei,,navstar ,,gps ,,receivers 7,,space7#de1gjade1gja #jfj;,,american ,,forces ,,radio ,,and ,,tv ,,service#cjdcjd ,,aviation ,,electronic ,,equipment #jfb;,,ashore ,,atc ,,equipment#ig1bfbhg1bfb ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #jfc;,,afloat ,,atc ,,equipment#gb1ajdgb1ajd #jfd;,,id ,,systems#eb1agaeb1aga #jfe;,,joint ,,precision ,,approach ,,and ,,landing ,,system 7#e1ajee1aje #jff,,naval ,,mission ,,planning ,,systems#fj1jehdj1jeh ,program decrease-#bj1jjj ,,other ,,shore ,,electronic ,,equipment #jfh,,tactical_/,,mobile ,c#d;,i ,,systems#fd1ijafd1ija #jfi;,,intelligence ,,surveillance ,,and ,,reconnaissance 7,,isr7#ab1aabab1aab #jgj;,,canes#ecd1cbdecd1cbd #jga,,radiac#ca1bhica1bhi #jgb;,,canes-,,intell#df1bhadf1bha #jgc;,,gpete#cc1ciecc1cie #jgd,,masf#ac1bjeac1bje #jge;,,integ ,,combat ,,system ,,test ,,facility#aa1dicaa1dic #jgf;,,emi ,,control ,,instrumentation#c1fhgc1fhg #jgh;,,in-,,service ,,radars ,,and ,,sensors#bdi1fefbbi1fef ,program decrease-#bj1jjj ,,shipboard ,,communications #jgi;,,battle ,,force ,,tactical ,,network#ajf1ehcajf1ehc #jhj,,shipboard ,,tactical ,,communications#bj1ijjbj1ijj #jha,,ship ,,communications ,,automation#afb1jgeajb1jge ,program decrease-#fj1jjj #jhb;,,communications ,,items ,,under #e,m#aa1achaa1ach ,,submarine ,,communications #jhc,,submarine ,,broadcast ,,support#aac1aaeaac1aae #jhd,,submarine ,,communication ,,equipment#hd1ehdfd1ehd ,program decrease-#bj1jjj ,,satellite ,,communications #jhe,,satellite ,,communications ,,systems#fb1idcfb1idc #jhf,,navy ,,multiband ,,terminal 7,,nmt7#fc1dccfc1dcc #jhg,,mobile ,,advanced ,,ehf ,,terminal 7,,mat7#bbj1decbbj1dec ,,shore ,,communications #jhh;,,joint ,,communications ,,support ,,element 7,,jcse7#c1chic1chi ,,cryptographic ,,equipment #jhi;,,info ,,systems ,,security ,,program 7,,issp7#aia1bciaia1bci #jij,,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#e1aiae1aia #aad,,weapons ,,range ,,support ,,equipment#abc1dceabc1dce #aae;,,aircraft ,,support ,,equipment#ia1bhdia1bhd #aaf;,,advanced ,,arresting ,,gear 7,,aag7#d1dhdd1dhd #aag;,,electromagnetic ,,aircraft ,,launch ,,system 7,,emals#af1bidaf1bid #aah,,meteorological ,,equipment#ac1hjfac1hjf #aai;,,airborne ,,mcm#i1fdci1fdc #aba;,,aviation ,,support ,,equipment#aaa1ccdaaa1ccd #abb,,umcs-,,unman ,,carrier ,,aviation7,,uca7,,mission ,,cntrl#ahi1eecahi1eec ,,ship ,,gun ,,system ,,equipment #abe,,ship ,,gun ,,systems ,,equipment#g1cehg1ceh ,,ship ,,missile ,,systems ,,equipment #abf;,,harpoon ,,support ,,equipment#bjibji #abg,,ship ,,missile ,,support ,,equipment#dee1hbbchj1hbb ,program decrease-#ge1jjj #abh,,tomahawk ,,support ,,equipment#ajg1gjiajg1gji ,,fbm ,,support ,,equipment #abi;,,cps ,,support ,,equipment#fg1bfdfg1bfd #acj,,strategic ,,missile ,,systems ,,equip#dia1agidia1agi ,,asw ,,support ,,equipment #aca,,ssn ,,combat ,,control ,,systems#ajb1iedajb1ied #acb;,,asw ,,support ,,equipment#be1gbabe1gba ,,other ,,ordnance ,,support ,,equipment #acc;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal ,,equip#bd1hbbbd1hbb #acd;,,directed ,,energy ,,systems#b1igfb1igf #ace;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#c1fcec1fce ,,other ,,expendable ,,ordnance #acf;,,anti-,,ship ,,missile ,,decoy ,,system#ai1abiai1abi #acg,,submarine ,,training ,,device ,,mods#gg1hhigg1hhi #ach,,surface ,,training ,,equipment#ahf1jheahf1jhe ,,civil ,,engineering ,,support ,,equipment #ada,,passenger ,,carrying ,,vehicles#c1hbec1hbe #adb;,,general ,,purpose ,,trucks#e1dhie1dhi #adc;,,construction ,,maintenance ,,equip#ajb1eibib1eib ,program decrease-#aj1jjj #add;,,fire ,,fighting ,,equipment#bg1fgebg1fge #ade,,tactical ,,vehicles#cg1bfbcg1bfb #adf;,,amphibious ,,equipment#ch1jgcac1jgc ,program decrease-#be1jjj #adg,,pollution ,,control ,,equipment#d1jjid1jji #adh;,,items ,,less ,,than #e ,,million#abg1jhfabg1jhf #adi,,physical ,,security ,,vehicles#a1biga1big ,,supply ,,support ,,equipment #aea,,supply ,,equipment#ch1hchch1hch #aeb;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#f1bjcf1bjc #aec,,special ,,purpose ,,supply ,,systems#fdc1fahfdc1fah ,,training ,,devices #aee,,training ,,support ,,equipment#c1dhjc1dhj #aef,,training ,,and ,,education ,,equipment#ge1jdhge1jdh ,,command ,,support ,,equipment #aeg;,,command ,,support ,,equipment#cd1bdicd1bdi #aeh,,medical ,,support ,,equipment#ab1befab1bef #afj,,naval ,,mip ,,support ,,equipment#h1hajh1haj #afa,,operating ,,forces ,,support ,,equipment#af1efgaf1efg #afb;,c#d;,,isr ,,equipment#cf1idecf1ide #afc;,,environmental ,,support ,,equipment#db1hfjdb1hfj #afd,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#aff1eggaff1egg #afe;,,enterprise ,,information ,,technology#db1cfcdb1cfc ,,other #agj,,next ,,generation ,,enterprise ,,service#ahe1geeahe1gee #aga;,,cyberspace ,,activities#e1ddfe1ddf ,,classified ,,programs #aga;,,aclassified ,,programs#da1iiada1iia ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #agf,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ehe1hfedbh1cbd ,excess growth -#aeg1eda ,,total ,,other ,,procurement1 ,,navy#ad1efi1ebdac1hie1jab ,,procurement1 ,,marine ,,corps ,,tracked ,,combat ,,vehicles #jja;,,aav#g;,a#a ,,pip#baba #jjb;,,amphibious ,,combat ,,vehicle ,,family ,,of ,,vehicles#gij1ghigij1ghi #jjc,,lav ,,pip#gfdgfd ,,artillery ,,and ,,other ,,weapons #jjdaee,,mm ,,lightweight ,,towed ,,howitzer#cc #jje;,,artillery ,,weapons ,,system#bba1higbba1hig #jjf,,weapons ,,and ,,combat ,,vehicles ,,under #e ,,million#ac1djaac1dja ,,guided ,,missiles #jaa,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7#adc1gaaadc1gaa #jab,,naval ,,strike ,,missile 7,,nsm7 ,,ap#bj1icjbj1icj #jac;,,ground ,,based ,,air ,,defense#fbj1bbjfbj1bbj #jad;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,javelin#cb1egfcb1egf #jae;,,family ,,anti-,,armor ,,weapon ,,systems 7,,foaaws7#ajgajg #jaf;,,anti-,,armor ,,missile-,,tow#b1agcb1agc #jag;,,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-#aj1jjj #jbe;,,air ,,operations ,c#b ,,systems#ae1ghdae1ghd ,,radar ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7 #jbg;,,ground_/,,air ,,task ,,oriented ,,radar 7,g_/,,ator7#gi1edbgi1edb ,,intell_/,,comm ,,equipment 7,,non-,,tel7 #jbi;,,electro ,,magnetic ,,spectrum ,,operations 7,,emso7#ce1cifce1cif #jcj;,,gcss-,,mc#c1cjcc1cjc #jca;,,fire ,,support ,,system#aaf1cjdajj1cjd ,program decrease-#af1jjj #jcb;,,intelligence ,,support ,,equipment#fg1fijfg1fij #jcd,,unmanned ,,air ,,systems 7,,intel7#ad1iiaca1iia ,program increase#ag1jjj #jce;,,dcgs-,,mc#db1idfdb1idf #jcf,,uas ,,payloads#ab1bcbab1bcb ,,other ,,support 7,,non-,,tel7 #jdj,,marine ,,corps ,,enterprise ,,network 7,,mcen7#bje1gajbje1gaj #jda;,,common ,,computer ,,resources#ba1jfdba1jfd #jdb;,,command ,,post ,,systems#ej1ediej1edi #jdc,,radio ,,systems#bji1dddbja1ddd ,program decrease-#h1jjj #jdd;,,comm ,,switching ,,control ,,systems#ajj1gabie1gab ,program decrease-#e1jjj #jde;,,comm ,,elec ,,infrastructure ,,support#af1afcaf1afc #jdf;,,cyberspace ,,activities#ad1edaad1eda ,,classified ,,programs #jdh;,,aclassified ,,programs#b1adeb1ade ,,administrative ,,vehicles #jea;,,commercial ,,cargo ,,vehicles#bd1fiibd1fii ,,tactical ,,vehicles #jeb,,motor ,,transport ,,modifications#af1dgbaf1dgb #jec;,,joint ,,light ,,tactical ,,vehicle#ha1hicafh1ebf ,,usmc ,,jltv procurement#hf1fcc ,,engineer ,,and ,,other ,,equipment #jeh,,tactical ,,fuel ,,systems#cc1faacc1faa #jei,,power ,,equipment ,,assorted#bd1eehbd1eeh #jfj;,,amphibious ,,support ,,equipment#i1jdii1jdi #jfa;,,eod ,,systems#ba1jfiba1jfi ,,materials ,,handling ,,equipment #jfb,,physical ,,security ,,equipment#eb1cideb1cid ,,general ,,property #jfc;,,field ,,medical ,,equipment#eh1gfheh1gfh #jfd,,training ,,devices#fc1accfc1acc #jfe;,,family ,,of ,,construction ,,equipment#cc1fddcc1fdd #jff,,ultra-,,light ,,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#c1ged1aabc1hah1gde ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force ,,strategic ,,offensive #jja;,b-#ba ,,raider#b1eij1aafb1eij1aaf #jjb;,b-#ba ,,raider ,,ap#hfb1jjjhfb1jjj ,,tactical ,,forces #jjc;,f-#cec1eee1ejcc1eee1ejc #jjd;,f-#ce ,,ap#eca1bdaeca1bda #jji;,,joint ,,simulation ,,environment#ag1iheag1ihe ,,tactical ,,airlift #jab,,kc-#df;,a ,,mdap#b1gii1fccb1dii1fcc ,program delay-#cjj1jjj ,,other ,,airlift #jac;,c-#acj;,j#bjj1jjj ,,lc-#acjbjj1jjj ,,upt ,,trainers #jag;,,advanced ,,pilot ,,training ,t-#g;,a#cfb1jhccfb1jhc ,,helicopters #jai,,mh-#aci;,a#d1dghd1dgh #jbj;,,combat ,,rescue ,,helicopter#ajg1ejjajg1ejj ,,mission ,,support ,,aircraft #jbc;,c-#dj ,,fleet ,,expansion#bej1jjj ,one additional aircraft#bej1jjj #jbd;,,civil ,,air ,,patrol ,a_/,c#c1acaag1hjj ,aircraft procurement increase#ad1ffi ,,other ,,aircraft #jbf,,target ,,drones#cd1bbdcd1bbd #jcd,,rq-#bj;,b ,,puma#aa1dcgaa1dcg ,,strategic ,,aircraft #jcf;,b-#b;,a#gf1ijfgf1ijf #jcg;,b-#a;,b#gc1hicgc1hic #jch;,b-#ebbbc1hbgbbc1hbg #jci,,large ,,aircraft ,,infrared ,,countermeasures#ce1afece1afe ,,tactical ,,aircraft #jda;,,collaborative ,,combat ,,aircraft ,,mods#ae1jdhae1jdh #jdb;,e-#aa ,,bacn_/,,hag#bh1gigbh1gig #jdc;,f-#aeabj1jddabj1jdd #jde;,f-#af ,,modifications#ddh1aafddh1aaf #jdf;,f-#bb;,a#igg1ebfigg1ebf #jdg;,f-#ce ,,modifications#chj1ccgchj1ccg #jdh;,f-#ae ,,epaw#beb1fjgbeb1fjg #jej,,kc-#df;,a ,,mdap#ai1cddai1cdd ,,airlift ,,aircraft #jea;,c-#ecd1icicd1ici #jeb;,c-#ag;,a#i1heci1hec #jef,,osa-,,ea ,,modifications#hg1eaehg1eae ,,trainer ,,aircraft #jeg;,,glider ,,mods#aeiaei #jeh,t-#fbdg1hadbdg1had #jei,t-#aacgacg #jfj,t-#chhe1chahe1cha ,,other ,,aircraft #jfh;,c-#acjadd1jdaadd1jda #jgj;,c-#aceabd1cfhabd1cfh #jga;,,compass ,,call#fj1jjj ,program increase #fj1jjj #jgc;,,cvr 7,,connon ,,ulf ,,receiver7 ,,inc #bgi1heigi1hei #jgd,,rc-#acebca1jjabca1jja #jge;,e-#cag1biaag1bia #jgf;,e-#dde1bcbde1bcb #jhj;,h-#aag1hiiag1hii #jha,,mh-#aci;,a ,,mod#d1iibd1iib #jhb;,h-#fja1gdia1gdi #jhc;,,hh#fj,w ,,modifications#i1aeji1aej #jhe;,,hc_/,,mc-#acj ,,modifications#cfe1jhfcfe1jhf #jhf,,other ,,aircraft#bfc1ijbbcg1ejb ,program decrease-#bf1djj #jhh,,mq-#i ,,mods#ajj1ibcajj1ibc #jij,,senior ,,leader ,c#c ,,system--,,aircraft#bd1dadbd1dad #jia;,,cv-#bb ,,mods#gh1gacgh1gac ,,aircraft ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jid;,,initial ,,spares_/,,repair ,,parts#igc1ecea1bbc1ece ,f-#ce;,a increase#bej1jjj ,,common ,,support ,,equipment #jii;,,aircraft ,,replacement ,,support ,,equip#aef1ggfaef1ggf ,,post ,,production ,,support #ajc;,b-#b;,b#ah1ifiah1ifi #ajd;,b-#ebaaaaaa #ajf;,c-#ag;,a#b1fgbb1fgb #aaa;,f-#aee1aabe1aab #aad;,f-#af ,,post ,,production ,,support#ah1djbah1djb #aaf;,,hc_/,,mc-#acj ,,post ,,prod#ag1ihfag1ihf #aag;,,joint ,,simulation ,,environment ,,post ,,production ,,support#bh1ebdbh1ebd ,,industrial ,,preparedness #abb;,,industrial ,,responsiveness#ai1iihai1iih ,,war ,,consumables #abc,,war ,,consumables#bf1cbcbf1cbc ,,other ,,production ,,charges #abd,,other ,,production ,,charges#idj1aijhdf1aij ,program decrease-#id1jjj ,,classified ,,programs #acd;,,aclassified ,,programs#af1jjfaf1jjf ,,total ,,aircraft ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#ag1gbi1ifcah1jhd1bcb ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force ,,missile ,,replacement ,,equipment--,,ballistic #jja,,missile ,,replacement ,,eq-,,ballistic#ce1aafce1aaf #jjb,,missile ,,replacement ,,eq-,,ballistic ,,ap#b1affb1aff ,,strategic #jje,,long ,,range ,,stand-,,off ,,weapon#aib1djiaib1dji #jjf,,long ,,range ,,stand-,,off ,,weapon ,,ap#bej1cjjbej1cjj ,,tactical #jjg,,replac ,,equip ,,war ,,consumables#ab1dcfab1dcf #jjh;,,advanced ,,precision ,,kill ,,weapon ,,system 7,,apkws7 ,,missile#ac1dbhac1dbh #jji;,,agm-#ahc;,a ,,air-,,launched ,,rapid ,,response ,,weapon#chg1jeefae1jee ,,jsm procurement total #aabx--misaligned budget request#bbh1jjj #jaa;,,joint ,,air-,,surface ,,standoff ,,missile#cbh1jhadhi1jha ,joint ,air to ,surface ,stand-,off ,missile 7,,jassm7 7,,usaf7#afa1jjj #jac;,,joint ,,advanced ,,tactical ,,missile#cfh1eiccfh1eic #jae,,lrasm#jbid1djabid1dja #jag,,sidewinder 7,,aim-#i,x7#ajj1cebajj1ceb #jah;,,amraam#cfe1abecfe1abe #jba,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb#da1eajda1eaj #jbb,,small ,,diameter ,,bomb ,,ii#cjg1gdccjg1gdc #jbc,,stand-,,in ,,attack ,,weapon 7,,siaw7#ahe1cbdahe1cbd ,,industrial ,,facilities #jbd;,,industrial ,,preparedness_/,,pol ,,prevention#iagiag ,,class ,,iv #jbe;,,icbm ,,fuze ,,mod#aai1cgfaai1cgf #jbg,,mm ,,iii ,,modifications#ad1fjdad1fjd #jbi;,,air ,,launch ,,cruise ,,missile 7,,alcm7#da1cicda1cic ,,missile ,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts #jcj,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,initial7#e1hbde1hbd #jca,,msl ,,sprs_/,,repair ,,parts 7,,replen7#ajh1bdiajh1bdi ,,special ,,programs #jcc,,special ,,update ,,programs#bba1aiiaii1jii ,program decrease-#bb1ajj ,,classified ,,programs #jcc;,,aclassified ,,programs#hbh1bgehbh1bge ,,total ,,missile ,,procurement1 ,,air ,,force#d1bbc1hgfd1eij1ggf ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,air ,,force ,,cartridges #jjc;,,cartridges#abf1jggabf1jgg ,,bombs #jje;,,general ,,purpose ,,bombs#ahi1jigagj1aig ,program decrease-#ah1ijj #jjf,,massive ,,ordnance ,,penetrator 7,,mop7#f1hacf1hac #jjg;,,joint ,,direct ,,attack ,,munition#abf1chiabf1chi #jji;,b#fa-ab ,,trainer#g1ffhg1ffh ,,other ,,items #jaj;,,cad_/,,pad#eh1dedeh1ded #jaa;,,explosive ,,ordnance ,,disposal 7,,eod7#g1bigg1big #jab,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#fcffcf #jad;,,first ,,destination ,,transportation#b1ieeb1iee #jae;,,items ,,less ,,than #e1jjj1jjje1egae1ega ,,flares #jag;,,expendable ,,countermeasures#aja1edjaja1edj ,,fuzes #jah;,,fuzes#abe1gbaabe1gba ,,small ,,arms #jai,,small ,,arms#bf1bfjbf1bfj ,,total ,,procurement ,,of ,,ammunition1 ,,air ,,force#ghd1dghgfe1egh ,,procurement1 ,,space ,,force ,,space ,,procurement1 ,,sf #jjb;,,af ,,satellite ,,comm ,,system#fh1bchfh1bch #jjd;,,counterspace ,,systems#b1jbgb1jbg #jjf;,,evolved ,,strategic ,,satcom 7,,ess7 ,,ap#fd1iiffd1iif #jjg;,,family ,,of ,,beyond ,,line-,,of-,,sight ,,terminals#ae1djdae1djd #jaj;,,general ,,information ,,tech--,,space#a1hcea1hce #jaa;,,gpsiii ,,follow ,,on#aji1iddaji1idd #jab;,,gps ,,iii ,,space ,,segment#bi1bgdbi1bgd #jac;,,global ,,postioning 7,,space7#hgjhgj #jag,,spaceborne ,,equip 7,,comsec7#hd1jddhd1jdd #jah,,milsatcom#cf1ddgcf1ddg #jbj,,special ,,space ,,activities#dhb1fecdhb1fec #jba,,mobile ,,user ,,objective ,,system#dh1iggdh1igg #jbb,,national ,,security ,,space ,,launch#a1dff1ifca1dff1ifc #jbd,,ptes ,,hub#bi1idibi1idi #jbf,,space ,,development ,,agency ,,launch#fdh1ddffdh1ddf #jbg,,space ,,digital ,,integrated ,,network 7,,sdin7#d1ihdd1ihd #jbi,,space ,,mods#aae1dihaae1dih #jcj,,spacelift ,,range ,,system ,,space#fd1cbafd1cba #jca,,wideband ,,satcom ,,operational ,,management ,,systems#ib1chjib1chj ,,spares #jcb,,spares ,,and ,,repair ,,parts#ichich ,,non-,,tactical 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,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #ejja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,definitions4 ,title ,i--,organization and operations ,subtitle ,a--,management and consular affairs ,sec4 #eaaa4 ,under ,secretary for ,management4 ,sec4 #eaab4 ,office of ,medical ,services4 ,sec4 #eaac4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration4 ,sec4 #eaad4 ,bureau of ,administration4 ,sec4 #eaae4 ,office of the ,historian4 ,sec4 #eaaf4 ,chief information officer for diplomatic technology4 ,sec4 #eaag4 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology4 ,sec4 #eaah4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaai4 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eabj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding modernization and realignment of consular systems4 ,sec4 #eaba4 ,fee for use of diplomatic reception rooms4 ,subtitle ,b--,human resources ,sec4 #eaca4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources4 ,sec4 #eacb4 ,bureau of ,human ,resources4 ,sec4 #eacc4 ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eacd4 ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eace4 ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eacf4 ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program4 ,sec4 #eacg4 ,matters relating to the ,foreign ,service ,institute4 ,sec4 #each4 ,fees for use of the ,george ,p4 ,schultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center4 ,subtitle ,c--,political affairs ,sec4 #eada4 ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadb4 ,congressional notification regarding changes to bureau jurisdiction4 ,sec4 #eadc4 ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,arctic4 ,sec4 #eadd4 ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,indian ,ocean region4 ,sec4 #eade4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadf4 ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadg4 ,director of the ,office of ,multilateral ,affairs in ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eadh4 ,countering ,,prc ,influence ,fund ,unit4 ,sec4 #eadi4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaej4 ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaea4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaeb4 ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaec4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaed4 ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaee4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaef4 ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaeg4 ,office of ,haitian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaeh4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eaei4 ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eafj4 ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund ,unit4 ,sec4 #eafa4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs4 ,sec4 #eafb4 ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs4 ,subtitle ,d--,other matters ,sec4 #eaga4 ,periodic briefings from ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research4 ,sec4 #eagb4 ,support for congressional delegations4 ,sec4 #eagc4 ,notification requirements for authorized and ordered departures4 ,sec4 #eagd4 ,strengthening enterprise governance4 ,sec4 #eage4 ,establishing and expanding the ,regional ,china ,officer program4 ,sec4 #eagf4 ,report on ,china's diplomatic posts4 ,sec4 #eagg4 ,notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered diplomatic posts4 ,sec4 #eagh4 ,foreign affairs manual changes4 ,title ,,ii--,workforce matters ,sec4 #ebja4 ,report on vetting of ,foreign ,service ,institute language instructors4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,training limitations4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,language incentive pay for civil service employees4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,options for comprehensive evaluations4 ,sec4 #ebje4 ,job share and part-time employment opportunities4 ,sec4 #ebjf4 ,promoting reutilization of language skills in the ,foreign ,service4 ,title ,,iii--,information security and cyber diplomacy ,sec4 #ecja4 ,post ,data ,pilot ,program4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,reports on technology transformation projects at the ,department4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,commercial spyware4 ,title ,,iv--,public diplomacy ,sec4 #edja4 ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,foreign information manipulation and interference strategy4 ,sec4 #edje4 ,repeal of limitation on use of funds for international expositions4 ,title ,v--,diplomatic security ,sec4 #eeja4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,special agents4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,modification of congressional notification requirement relating to embassy reopening4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security agents4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program to include nonsecurity staff4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,report on security conditions in ,damascus1 ,syria1 required for the reopening of the ,united ,states diplomatic mission4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,embassies1 consulates1 and other diplomatic installations return to standards report4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,reauthorization of overtime pay for protective services4 ,title ,,vi--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #efja4 ,submission of federally funded research and development center reports to ,congress4 ,sec4 #efjb4 ,quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access4 ,sec4 #efjc4 ,report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ,,itar license applications4 ,sec4 #efjd4 ,,havana ,act payment fix4 ,sec4 #efje4 ,establishing an inner ,mongolia section within the ,united ,states ,mission in ,china4 ,sec4 #efjf4 ,report on ,united ,states ,mission ,australia staffing4 ,sec4 #efjg4 ,extensions4 ,sec4 #efjh4 ,updating counterterrorism reports4 #ejjb4 ,definitions ,except as otherwise provided1 in this division-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7#b7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,state2 7#c7 the term ,deputy ,secretary means the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state2 and 7#d7 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,state4 ,i ,organization and operations ,a ,management and consular affairs #eaaa4 ,under ,secretary for ,management 7a7 ,in general ,section #a7;b7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,under ,secretary for ,management 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state1 among the ,under ,secretaries authorized by paragraph 7#a71 an ,under ,secretary for ,management who shall assist the ,secretary of ,state and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state on matters related to the management and administration of the ,department1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,management shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to the management1 development1 and administration of the ,department of ,state in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate-- 7i7 acquisitions and asset management2 7ii7 human resources and personnel management2 7iii7 matters related to the clinical1 occupational1 and mental health programs of the ,department2 7iv7 information technology and communications systems1 including policies and directives to achieve and maintain interoperable communications among the components of the ,department2 7v7 domestic and overseas facilities1 property1 equipment1 vehicle fleets1 and other material resources2 7vi7 security for personnel1 information technology and communications systems1 facilities1 property1 equipment1 and other material resources2 and 7vii7 consular affairs and services4 4 7b7 ,protection of historic and artistic furnishings of reception areas of the ,department of ,state building ,section #da of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 after ,the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 after ,whenever the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 after ,the ,secretary of ,state4 #eaab4 ,office of ,medical ,services ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,office of ,medical ,services ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,chief ,medical ,officer1 to be appointed by the ,secretary of ,state1 who-- 7#a7 shall lead the ,office of ,medical ,services2 and 7#b7 as required by section #ijd of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djhd71 shall be responsible to the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 for matters relating to the clinical and mental health programs of the ,department and all related activities1 in accordance with the needs of the ,department4 4 #eaac4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#ag72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 for matters relating to enterprise logistics1 knowledge management1 acquisition1 and other operational services worldwide in support of ,united ,states foreign policy1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to administrative matters of the ,department of ,state in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate-- 7i7 providing global logistics and support for the people and programs of ,united ,states ,missions1 including policies and procedures to administer government-wide allowances2 7ii7 managing the ,department's domestic safety1 occupational health1 multimedia services1 general services1 and global publishing2 7iii7 providing planning1 training1 and exercises of emergency management to ensure preparedness for the ,department's leadership and workforce2 and 7iv7 ensuring the ,department safeguards privacy and promotes transparency through compliance1 advice1 training1 collaboration1 and records management1 including public requests to access ,department records4 4 #eaad4 ,bureau of ,administration ,section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as amended by section #eaab1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,other bureaus 7#a7 ,bureau of ,administration 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,administration1 which shall perform such functions related to support programs for the ,department and ,united ,states embassies and consulates1 including enterprise logistics1 knowledge management1 and other worldwide operational services1 as the ,under ,secretary for ,management may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,administration shall be at the head of the ,bureau of ,administration4 4 #eaae4 ,office of the ,historian ,there shall be in the ,bureau of ,administration of the ,department described in subsection 7q77#a7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad1 a ,historian of the ,department of ,state1 who shall be the head of the ,office of the ,historian4 #eaaf4 ,chief information officer for diplomatic technology 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department a ,chief ,information ,officer for ,diplomatic ,technology who shall be responsible to the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 for-- 7#a7 matters relating to the information technology1 cybersecurity workforce1 and digital infrastructure of the ,department2 and 7#b7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described in subsection 7a71 the ,chief ,information ,officer for ,diplomatic ,technology shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to diplomatic technology in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate-- 7#a7 enterprise planning and governance1 including-- 7,a7 managing information technology budget formulation and execution1 acquisitions1 and inventory management2 and 7,b7 determining the ,department's information technology strategic goals and priorities2 7#b7 cybersecurity and risk management2 7#c7 technology operations and innovation2 and 7#d7 customer experience4 #eaag4 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology1 which shall perform such functions related to the strategy1 planning1 performance monitoring and assessment1 programming1 budget formulation and execution1 acquisition1 governance1 cybersecurity1 information technology workforce planning1 integration1 modernization1 and oversight of the ,department's information technology1 systems1 and communications infrastructure as the ,under ,secretary for ,management may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,chief ,information ,officer shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,technology4 4 #eaah4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eaac1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 for matters relating to consular affairs1 including1 as appropriate1 leading the coordination of programs carried out by ,federal departments and agencies overseas1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to consular functions in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate-- 7i7 formulating and implementing policy relating to immigration1 provision of consular services1 and determination of ,united ,states citizenship2 7ii7 developing1 revising1 implementing1 and directing policies1 procedures1 and regulations1 including-- 7,i7 the adjudication and issuance of passports1 visas1 and related services2 7,,ii7 the protection and welfare of ,united ,states citizens and interests abroad2 7,,iii7 the provision of consular services by third countries in the absence of a ,united ,states consular presence2 and 7,,iv7 the determination of ,united ,states citizenship or nationality2 7iii7 providing guidance and recommendations on related consular issues to ,department principals and ,united ,states embassies and consulates2 7iv7 ensuring responsive and efficient provision of consular services in the ,united ,states and overseas2 7v7 overseeing and directing the ,passport ,office and ,visa ,office2 and 7vi7 maintaining the security of official consular documentation1 in collaboration with the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security4 4 #eaai4 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs ,section #a7;g7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7g77 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs 7#a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to consular functions performed by ,united ,states consular officers as the ,under ,secretary for ,management may prescribe4 7#b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,consular ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,consular ,affairs4 4 #eabj4 ,sense of ,congress regarding modernization and realignment of consular systems ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,department should-- 7#a7 align consular information systems modernization with enterprise-wide information technology strategy and cybersecurity policies2 7#b7 improve integration1 reduce redundancy1 and enhance efficiency across ,department-wide systems2 and 7#c7 ensure that consular systems benefit from unified management1 architecture1 and modernization4 #eaba4 ,fee for use of diplomatic reception rooms ,section #ed of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbf7 is amended in the first sentence by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management14 ,b ,human resources #eaca4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eaah1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management1 for matters relating to human resources1 the management and development of the workforce of the ,department1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to human capital1 workforce development and management in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate-- 7i7 personnel management1 including recruitment1 development1 evaluation retention1 promotion1 and retirement2 7ii7 the ,department of ,state's training and development institutions1 programs1 and responsibilities2 7iii7 managing employee experience1 relations1 and benefits1 including addressing grievances1 ensuring accessibility1 managing accommodations1 and administering the ,department's benefits and annuities2 7iv7 domestic and overseas assignments policy and administration2 7v7 presidential appointments2 and 7vi7 such other related duties as the ,under ,secretary for ,management may from time to time designate4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this paragraph may be construed to conflict with or otherwise overlap with the authorities and responsibilities of the ,director ,general of the ,foreign ,service as set forth in section #bjh of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #cibh74 4 #eacb4 ,bureau of ,human ,resources 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eaag1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,bureau of ,human ,resources 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,human ,resources1 which shall perform such functions related to the recruitment1 training1 and retirement of personnel of the ,department as the ,under ,secretary for ,management may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,human ,resources4 4 7b7 ,references ,any reference in any statute1 reorganization plan1 ,executive order1 regulation1 agreement1 determination1 or other official document or proceeding to-- 7#a7 the ,director of ,global ,talent shall be deemed to refer to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources2 and 7#b7 the ,bureau of ,global ,talent ,management shall be deemed to refer to the ,bureau of ,human ,resources4 #eacc4 ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be in the ,department a ,veterans ,innovation ,partnership ,fellowship ,program 7hereinafter in this section referred to as the ,,vip ,fellowship ,program74 7b7 ,finding ,congress finds that the ,,vip ,fellowship ,program plays a vital role in providing veterans with professional experience1 training1 and pathways to careers in international affairs1 while strengthening the ,department's recruitment of skilled1 diverse1 and service-minded personnel4 7c7 ,objectives ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 expand opportunities for veterans to gain professional experience in diplomacy1 development1 and international cooperation2 7#b7 leverage the skills1 leadership1 and expertise of veterans to enhance the work of the ,department and other participating agencies2 and 7#c7 support the transition of veterans into public service careers1 particularly in foreign affairs4 7d7 ,administration ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall be administered by the ,department1 consistent with existing law and regulations1 and in coordination with relevant ,federal departments and agencies and veteran-serving organizations4 #eacd4 ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,authorization ,there shall be in the ,department a ,thomas ,r4 ,pickering ,foreign ,affairs ,fellowship ,program4 7b7 ,purpose ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall continue to provide financial assistance1 mentoring1 and professional development opportunities to graduate students who commit to pursuing careers in the ,foreign ,service of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,administration ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall be administered by the ,department1 consistent with existing law and regulations4 #eace4 ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,authorization ,there shall be in the ,department a ,charles ,b4 ,rangel ,international ,affairs ,fellowship ,program4 7b7 ,purpose ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall continue to recruit and support outstanding individuals from diverse backgrounds to prepare them for careers in the ,foreign ,service4 7c7 ,administration ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall be administered by the ,department1 consistent with existing law and regulations4 #eacf4 ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,authorization ,there shall be in the ,department a ,donald ,m4 ,payne ,international ,development ,fellowship ,program4 7b7 ,purpose ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall continue to provide financial assistance1 mentoring1 and professional development opportunities to individuals pursuing careers in international development4 7c7 ,administration ,the program required by subsection 7a7 shall be administered by the ,department1 consistent with existing law and regulations4 #eacg4 ,matters relating to the ,foreign ,service ,institute 7a7 ,director line of reporting ,the ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute shall report to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,human ,resources for all matters pertaining to the management1 execution1 and strategy of the training and instruction required by section #gja of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba74 7b7 ,schools of instruction ,the ,foreign ,service ,institute shall consist of at least four schools of instruction1 which shall provide instruction consistent with the requirements set forth in chapter #g of title ,i of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djba et seq474 ,the schools of instruction shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,the ,school of ,professional and ,area ,studies1 which shall provide job-specific orientation1 tradecraft1 and area studies1 as well as new-hire orientation programs4 7#b7 ,the ,school of ,leadership and ,management ,studies1 which shall provide leadership and crisis management training4 7#c7 ,the ,school of ,applied ,information ,technology ,studies1 which shall provide instruction to ensure information technology professionals have the up-to-date knowledge and skills required to operate and maintain the complex computer and technology systems employed by the ,department4 7#d7 ,the ,school of ,foreign ,languages1 which shall be responsible for providing language instruction as prescribed by law and at the direction of the ,secretary4 #each4 ,fees for use of the ,george ,p4 ,schultz ,national ,foreign ,affairs ,training ,center ,section #ec of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgbe7 is amended in the first sentence by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management4 ,c ,political affairs #eada4 ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs ,section #a7;b7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7b771 as amended by section #eaaa1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state1 among the ,under ,secretaries authorized by paragraph 7#a71 an ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,political ,affairs who shall assist the ,secretary of ,state and the ,deputy ,secretary of ,state on matters relating to regional and bilateral diplomacy1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to the implementation of the foreign policy of the ,united ,states1 including1 as appropriate1 coordinating with the other ,under ,secretaries of ,state in implementing foreign policy4 4 #eadb4 ,congressional notification regarding changes to bureau jurisdiction 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,management and the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 shall1 not later than #fj days before making any change to the geographic or functional jurisdiction of any bureau of the ,department1 including by adding or removing countries or otherwise changing the scope of responsibilities under the purview of such bureau1 submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of such proposed change1 including-- 7#a7 a justification for such change2 7#b7 a description of the expected operational1 programmatic1 or policy implications for any bureau affected by such change2 7#c7 any proposed or anticipated staffing changes as a result of such change2 and 7#d7 the anticipated cost or savings of such change4 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #eadc4 ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,arctic 7a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department an ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,arctic who shall be responsible to the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7#a7 matters relating to the ,arctic region2 and 7#b7 such other related duties as such the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7b7 ,appointment ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,arctic shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,duties and responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,arctic shall-- 7,a7 advance ,united ,states interests in the ,arctic region2 7,b7 engage with foreign governments1 intergovernmental organizations1 the ,arctic ,council1 and other international or multilateral organizations of which the ,united ,states is a member or has observer status and which advance ,united ,states interests in the ,arctic region2 7,c7 facilitate the development and coordination of ,united ,states foreign policy and programs in the ,arctic region2 7,d7 coordinate with relevant offices1 bureaus1 and interagency partners on efforts to counter the malign influence of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,arctic countries and ,arctic multilateral fora and organizations2 7,e7 coordinate the diplomatic objectives with respect to the activities described in subparagraph 7,a71 and1 as appropriate1 represent the ,united ,states within multilateral fora that address international cooperation and foreign policy matters in the ,arctic region2 7,f7 help inform1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,economic ,affairs1 transnational commerce and commercial maritime transit in the ,arctic region2 7,g7 ensure1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs1 that scientific data1 environmental monitoring1 and scientific research cooperation is consistent with regional security planning programs and research security best practices in the ,department and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies2 7,h7 consult1 as appropriate1 with ,arctic indigenous communities1 including by ensuring equal application and full protection of laws relating to investment screening1 foreign influence1 and other relevant national security regulations and statutes2 7,i7 ensure that all actions taken to perform the duties described in this subsection are consistent with the ,arctic ,region ,security ,policy in accordance with subsection 7f72 and 7,j7 use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states to encourage other countries and international multilateral organizations to support the principles of the ,arctic ,region ,security ,policy implemented pursuant to subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,areas of responsibility ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs is authorized to maintain continuous observation and coordination on matters related to the following3 7,a7 ,institutions for cooperation among the ,arctic countries4 7,b7 ,scientific monitoring and research on local1 regional1 and global environmental issues4 7,c7 ,responsible natural resource management and economic development4 7#c7 ,additional duties ,in addition to the duties and responsibilities specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs shall also carry out such other relevant duties as the ,secretary may assign4 7d7 ,arctic ,watcher ,program ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs shall establish and carry out a program to be known as the ,arctic ,watcher ,program1 to-- 7#a7 monitor the ,arctic region across the security1 military1 economic1 natural resource1 cyber1 scientific1 and political sectors in foreign countries2 7#b7 monitor and combat the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,russian ,federation1 and other malign influence campaigns across the ,arctic region that impact ,united ,states national security1 ,european security1 and ,indo-,pacific security that pose a threat to the rules-based order1 and undermine ,united ,states interests in the region2 7#c7 strengthen the capacity of the ,united ,states to engage with foreign countries and regional and international organizations that are engaged in ,arctic affairs2 and 7#d7 strengthen ,united ,states energy security1 cyber security1 and economic interests in the ,arctic1 including in the critical minerals and natural resources sectors4 7e7 ,expansion of ,regional ,china ,officer and ,russia ,watcher positions to the ,arctic region 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall expand the number of ,regional ,china ,officer and ,russia ,watcher positions to include the following3 7,a7 ,at least three posts in ,european countries with significant interests in the ,arctic region4 7,b7 ,at least one post in ,north ,american countries with significant interests in the ,arctic region4 7#b7 ,position composition ,one-half of the positions described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be part of the ,regional ,china ,officer program and one-half of such positions shall be ,russia ,watchers4 7#c7 ,notification ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs shall notify the appropriate congressional committees upon assigning an individual to a position described in paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,arctic ,region ,security ,policy 7#a7 ,lead bureau ,the ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs shall be the lead bureau for developing and implementing the ,arctic ,region ,security ,policy of the ,united ,states1 in coordination with other relevant regional and functional bureaus and offices of the ,department and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 to advance ,united ,states national security interests4 7#b7 ,duties and responsibilities ,the ,arctic ,region ,security ,policy shall advance ,united ,states national security interests by assessing1 developing1 budgeting for1 and implementing plans1 policies1 and actions-- 7,a7 to bolster the diplomatic presence of the ,united ,states in ,arctic countries1 including through enhancements to diplomatic missions and facilities1 participation in regional and bilateral dialogues that advance ,united ,states interests related to ,arctic security1 and coordination of ,united ,states initiatives and assistance programs across agencies to protect the national security of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners2 7,b7 to enhance the resilience of ,arctic countries that are ,united ,states allies and partners with respect to the economic1 environmental1 and security effects that may result from increased accessibility of the ,arctic region2 7,c7 to assess specific added risks to the ,arctic region and ,arctic countries that-- 7i7 are vulnerable to the changing ,arctic environment2 and 7ii7 are strategically significant to the ,united ,states2 7,d7 to advance principles of good governance by encouraging and cooperating with ,arctic countries on collaborative approaches-- 7i7 to responsibly manage natural resources in the ,arctic region2 7ii7 to share the burden of ensuring maritime safety in the ,arctic region2 7iii7 to address challenges posed by the militarization of the ,arctic region by the ,russian ,federation2 7iv7 to address growing security cooperation in the ,arctic region by the ,russian ,federation and ,people's ,republic of ,china and the implications for ,united ,states national security interests and ,arctic security2 7v7 to develop multilateral policies among ,arctic countries on the management of maritime transit routes through the ,arctic region and work cooperatively on the transit policies for access to and transit in the ,arctic ,region by non-,arctic countries2 and 7vi7 to facilitate the development of ,arctic ,region ,security ,action ,plans to ensure effective implementation of the objectives identified in the ,arctic ,region ,security ,policy2 7,e7 to evaluate the vulnerability1 security1 survivability1 and resiliency of ,united ,states interests in the ,arctic region2 7,f7 to counter malign influence from the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china in ,arctic countries and ,arctic multilateral fora1 including through the exploitation or manipulation of-- 7i7 science and research partnerships or organizations2 7ii7 economic development projects in strategic sectors1 including transportation1 energy1 and telecommunications2 7iii7 educational1 cultural1 and religious organizations2 and 7iv7 engagements with subnational and indigenous governance structures2 and 7,g7 to increase coordination among ,arctic countries that are members of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization on the protection of critical infrastructure1 including energy1 telecommunications1 and scientific infrastructure4 7g7 ,restrictions and requirements 7#a7 ,scope of authority ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs and any other personnel assigned to the ,ambassador-at-,large shall not have any authority or role in decision-making on ,united ,states domestic policy issues beyond those directly related to ,united ,states foreign policy with international partners and stakeholders in the ,arctic region4 7#b7 ,briefings requirement ,the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees periodic briefings on diplomatic engagements in the ,arctic4 7#c7 ,guidance related to attendance and participation at arctic conferences and multilateral fora ,the ,secretary shall disseminate guidance1 in coordination with the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security and relevant interagency partners1 for the attendance and participation of ,united ,states ,government officials at ,arctic conferences and multilateral fora1 taking into consideration-- 7,a7 the potential for ,united ,states ,government attendance to advance ,united ,states national security and foreign policy objectives2 and 7,b7 the degree to which the organization hosting or funding a conference or other event is funded1 controlled1 or advances the interests of the ,russian ,federation or ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7h7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on ,russian and ,chinese malign influence in the ,arctic region4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 examine the ,arctic strategies of ,russia and ,china and the impact of such strategies on ,united ,states national security1 scientific1 and foreign policy interests in the ,arctic region2 7,b7 examine ,russian and ,chinese cooperation in the ,arctic region and implications of any such cooperation for the ,united ,states2 7,c7 examine the efforts of ,russia and ,china to advance the strategic interests of such countries in the ,arctic region through exploiting1 manipulating1 or co-opting non-governmental and international organizations in the ,arctic region2 7,d7 provide a list of multilateral engagements and conferences attended by the ,ambassador-at-,large for ,arctic ,affairs during the reporting period and an explanation of how such engagements countered ,russian and ,chinese influence and advanced ,united ,states national security and foreign policy interests2 7,e7 examine ,russian and ,chinese efforts to gain control and influence over key sectors in the ,arctic region1 including critical minerals1 energy1 transportation1 and fishing2 7,f7 assess ,russian and ,chinese efforts to exploit scientific and academic research in the ,arctic1 including through research partnerships with academic institutions in the ,united ,states and other ,arctic countries2 and 7,g7 assess the tools1 resources1 and funding available to counter ,russian and ,chinese influence in the ,arctic region4 7#c7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex if necessary4 7#d7 ,sunset ,the reporting requirement in this subsection shall expire on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7i7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term ,arctic countries means those countries that1 as of the date of the enactment of this ,act1 are permanent members of the ,arctic ,council2 and 7#b7 the term ,arctic region means-- 7,a7 the geographic region north of the #ff4efjhc parallel latitude north of the equator2 7,b7 all the ,united ,states territory north and west of the boundary formed by the ,porcupine1 ,yukon1 and ,kuskokwim ,rivers2 7,c7 all contiguous seas1 including the ,arctic ,ocean and the ,beaufort1 ,bering1 and ,chukchi ,seas2 and 7,d7 the ,aleutian ,chain4 #eadd4 ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,indian ,ocean region 7a7 ,establishment ,there is authorized to be in the ,department an ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,indian ,ocean ,region who shall be responsible to the ,secretary1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7#a7 matters relating to the ,indian ,ocean region2 and 7#b7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7b7 ,appointment ,the ambassador described in subsection 7a7 may only be established if appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,responsibilities 7#a7 ,in general ,the responsibilities of the ,ambassador-at-,large for the ,indian ,ocean ,region may include-- 7,a7 ensuring harmonization and continuity of ,united ,states diplomatic efforts and assistance programs across ,indian ,ocean region countries2 7,b7 identifying the diplomatic1 military1 economic1 and development lines of effort that are of greatest ,united ,states strategic interest in ,indian ,ocean region countries and reinforcing ,united ,states diplomatic and interagency engagement with respect to such lines of effort2 and 7,c7 identifying and reinforcing ,united ,states diplomatic and interagency engagement to counter malign ,people's ,republic of ,china influence activities in the ,indian ,ocean region and ,indian ,ocean region countries that are contrary to ,united ,states interests4 7#b7 ,indian ,ocean region countries defined ,in this subsection1 the term ,indian ,ocean region countries means-- 7,a7 the littoral countries of the ,indian ,ocean2 and 7,b7 such other countries as the ,secretary may determine1 after consultation with the appropriate congressional committees4 #eade4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eaca1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7i7 matters relating to ,east ,asia and the ,pacific region2 and 7ii7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy in ,east ,asia and the ,pacific4 4 #eadf4 ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eacb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy to ,east ,asia and the ,pacific as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term ,east ,asia and the ,pacific means the region of countries that the ,secretary of ,state designates as within the responsibility of the ,bureau for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 4 #eadg4 ,director of the ,office of ,multilateral ,affairs in ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs 7a7 ,authorization ,there shall be in the ,department a ,director who shall oversee an ,office of ,multilateral ,affairs in the ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,director of the ,office of ,multilateral ,affairs should-- 7#a7 coordinate and support diplomatic engagement in ,east ,asia-focused regional fora and organizations1 including the ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,cooperation1 ,association of ,southeast ,nations1 ,,asean ,regional ,forum1 ,east ,asia ,summit1 the ,lower ,mekong ,initiative1 and any other ,east ,asia-focused multilateral fora determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 provide staff and logistic support to the ,united ,states ,ambassador for ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,cooperation and the ,united ,states ,ambassador to the ,association of ,southeast ,nations4 7c7 ,sunset ,this section shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eadh4 ,countering ,,prc ,influence ,fund ,unit 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a ,countering the ,,prc ,influence ,fund ,unit 7in this section referred to as the ,,cpif ,unit7 in the ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 7b7 ,personnel 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,,cpif ,unit may be comprised of a ,director1 ,deputy ,director1 and additional staff as appropriate1 including a ,budget ,analyst1 a ,grant ,officer1 a ,program ,assistant1 and a ,monitoring1 ,evaluation1 and ,learning ,specialist4 7#b7 ,staffing ,the ,,cpif ,unit shall be comprised of personnel with expertise or experience in performing the following functions3 7,a7 ,grants ,officer4 7,b7 ,program ,assistant4 7,c7 ,monitoring1 ,evaluation1 and ,learning ,specialist4 7#c7 ,director ,the ,director of the ,,cpif ,unit shall fulfill the following responsibilities3 7,a7 ,identify on an annual basis specific strategic priorities for the ,,cpif ,unit consistent with ,united ,states national security priorities and objectives4 7,b7 ,in coordination with the head of the ,office of ,foreign ,assistance and other relevant officials of the ,department1 coordinate1 select1 and approve all ,,cpif ,unit programming1 such as geographic and functional areas of focus1 based on criteria that the program directly counters malign activities by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,c7 ,ensure that all ,,cpif ,unit programming advances ,united ,states foreign policy and national security interests4 7,d7 ,conduct oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation of the effectiveness of all ,,cpif ,unit programming to ensure that it advances ,united ,states foreign policy and national security interests and degrades the ability of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or entities acting on the behalf of the ,people's ,republic of ,china to conduct malign influence operations4 7,e7 ,ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that all ,,cpif ,unit programming is carried out in coordination with other ,federal activities to counter ,,prc malign influence4 7,f7 ,on a quarterly basis1 brief the appropriate congressional committees on the development of annual strategic priorities and ,,cpif ,unit project selection and implementation4 7,g7 ,provide a written list of ,,cpif ,unit projects approved for each fiscal year to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#d7 ,deputy director ,the ,deputy ,director of the ,,cpif ,unit may have responsibility for policy and programming to assist the ,director1 particularly with respect to ,,cpif ,unit activities handled by other ,united ,states departments and agencies4 7c7 ,monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning activities ,the ,director of the ,,cpif ,unit may-- 7#a7 direct monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning activities to assess programmatic outcomes1 maximize government efficiency1 and reduce the risks of fraud and waste2 7#b7 conduct regular research and evaluation of ,,cpif ,unit programs and activities to improve ongoing and future activities1 including by implementing a process to ensure monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning results are considered in funding decisions2 and 7#c7 make available to the appropriate congressional committees the findings of any research or evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,,prc malign influence defined ,in this section1 the term ,,prc malign influence means activities by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or an entity acting on the behalf of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that-- 7#a7 undermines a free and open international order2 7#b7 utilizes covert or overt information operations1 corruption1 political interference1 cultural pressure1 or economic coercion and dependency to influence the political1 military1 economic1 or other policies of a foreign country to advance the strategic objectives of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7#c7 undermines the national security1 territorial integrity1 or sovereignty of the ,united ,states or other country2 or 7#d7 undermines the political and economic security of the ,united ,states or other country1 including by facilitating corruption or elite capture1 distorting markets1 and advancing coercive economic practices1 including theft of intellectual property1 and engaging in foreign information operations4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,,cpif ,unit established under this section shall terminate on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eadi4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eade1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 the following3 7#i7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7i7 matters relating to sub-,saharan ,africa2 and 7ii7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy in sub-,saharan ,africa4 4 #eaej4 ,bureau of ,african ,affairs ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eadf1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,bureau of ,african ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,african ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy and assistance to sub-,saharan ,africa as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,african ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term sub-,saharan ,africa means the region of countries that the ,secretary of ,state designates as within the responsibility of the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 4 #eaea4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eadi1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7i7 matters relating to the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa2 and 7ii7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy in the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa4 4 #eaeb4 ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eaej1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy to the ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,near ,eastern ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term ,middle ,east and ,north ,africa means the region of countries that the ,secretary of ,state designates as within the responsibility of the ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 4 #eaec4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eaea1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following3 7#aa7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7i7 matters relating to ,south and ,central ,asia2 and 7ii7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy in ,south and ,central ,asia4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment repealing previous position ,section #abb of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aiib and #aiic 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfeb7 is hereby repealed4 #eaed4 ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eaeb1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy to ,south and ,central ,asia as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term ,south and ,central ,asia means the region of countries that the ,secretary of ,state designates as within the responsibility of the ,bureau for ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 4 #eaee4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eaec1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#aa7 the following3 7#ab7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7i7 matters relating to the ,western ,hemisphere2 and 7ii7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to implementation of ,american foreign policy in the ,western ,hemisphere4 4 #eaef4 ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eaed1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy to the ,western ,hemisphere as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 7,c7 ,western ,hemisphere defined ,in this paragraph1 the term ,western ,hemisphere means the region of countries that the ,secretary of ,state designates as within the responsibility of the ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 4 #eaeg4 ,office of ,haitian ,affairs 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs of the ,department an ,office of ,haitian ,affairs1 which shall be headed by a ,director4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,director of the ,office of ,haitian ,affairs shall be responsible for-- 7#a7 developing and implementing policy for ,united ,states diplomatic1 political1 economic1 humanitarian1 development1 consular1 and security engagement with the ,republic of ,haiti2 7#b7 leading interagency coordination with respect to such engagement2 7#c7 liaising with ,united ,states diplomatic and consular posts in ,haiti2 7#d7 representing the ,department in bilateral and multilateral settings on matters relating to ,haiti2 and 7#e7 overseeing strategic initiatives of the ,department related to governance1 public safety1 internationally recognized human rights1 migration1 and rule of law in ,haiti4 #eaeh4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eaee1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for-- 7i7 matters relating to ,europe and ,eurasia2 and 7ii7 such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy in ,europe and ,eurasia4 4 #eaei4 ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eaef1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs1 which shall perform such functions related to implementation of ,united ,states foreign policy to ,europe and ,eurasia as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 7,c7 ,definition ,in this paragraph1 the term ,europe and ,eurasia means the region of countries that the ,secretary of ,state designates as within the responsibility of the ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 4 #eafj4 ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund ,unit 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund ,unit 7in this section referred to as the ,,crif ,unit7 in the ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs of the ,department4 7b7 ,personnel 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,,crif ,unit may be comprised of a ,director1 ,deputy ,director1 and additional staff as appropriate1 including a budget analyst1 a grant officer1 a program assistant1 and a monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning specialist4 7#b7 ,staffing ,the ,,crif ,unit shall be comprised of personnel with expertise or experience in performing the following functions3 7,a7 ,grants officer4 7,b7 ,program assistant4 7,c7 ,monitoring1 ,evaluation1 and ,learning specialist4 7#c7 ,director ,the ,director of the ,,crif ,unit shall fulfill the following responsibilities3 7,a7 ,identify on an annual basis specific strategic priorities for the ,,crif ,unit consistent with ,united ,states foreign policy and national security priorities and objectives described in section #bed of the ,countering ,russian ,influence in ,europe and ,eurasia ,act of #bjag 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #iedc74 7,b7 ,in coordination with the head of the ,office of ,foreign ,assistance and other relevant officials1 provide policy guidance1 coordinate1 select1 and approve all ,,crif ,unit programming1 based on criteria that the program directly counters malign activities by the ,russian ,federation in accordance with the use of funds described in such section #bed4 7,c7 ,ensure that all ,,crif ,unit programming advances ,united ,states foreign policy and national security interests1 including efforts to counter ,russian aggression against sovereign countries and other nefarious kinetic and hybrid ,russian activities in countries that are ,united ,states allies or partners that affect1 threaten1 or undermine ,united ,states interests4 7,d7 ,conduct oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation of the effectiveness of all ,,crif ,unit programming to ensure that it advances ,united ,states foreign policy and national security interests and degrades the ability of the ,russian ,federation or entities acting on the behalf of the ,russian ,federation to conduct malign influence operations4 7,e7 ,ensure1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that all ,,crif ,unit programming is carried out in coordination with other ,federal activities to counter ,russian malign influence4 7,f7 ,on a quarterly basis1 brief the appropriate congressional committees on the development of annual strategic priorities and ,,crif ,unit project selection and implementation4 7,g7 ,provide a written list of ,,crif ,unit projects approved for each fiscal year to the appropriate congressional committees4 7#d7 ,deputy ,director ,the ,deputy ,director may have responsibility for policy and programming to assist the ,director1 particularly with respect to ,,crif ,unit activities handled by other ,federal departments or agencies4 7#e7 ,appropriate congressional committee defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7c7 ,monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning activities ,the ,director of the ,,crif ,unit may-- 7#a7 direct monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning activities to assess programmatic outcomes1 maximize government efficiency1 and reduce the risks of fraud and waste2 7#b7 conduct regular research and evaluation of ,,crif ,unit programs and activities to improve ongoing and future activities1 including by implementing a process to ensure monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning results are considered in funding decisions2 and 7#c7 make available to ,congress the findings of any research or evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term ,russian malign influence means activities by the ,russian ,federation or an entity acting on the behalf of the ,russian ,federation that-- 7#a7 advance an alternative1 repressive international order that bolsters the hegemonic ambitions of the ,russian ,federation2 7#b7 utilize covert or overt information operations1 corruption1 political interference1 or economic coercion and dependency to influence the political1 military1 economic1 or other policies of a foreign country and advance the strategic objectives of the ,russian ,federation2 7#c7 undermine the national security1 territorial integrity1 or sovereignty of the ,united ,states or other country2 or 7#d7 undermine the political and economic security of the ,united ,states or other country1 including by facilitating corruption or elite capture1 distorting markets1 and advancing coercive economic practices1 including theft of intellectual property1 and engaging in malign information operations4 7e7 ,termination ,the ,,crif ,unit established under this section shall terminate on the date that is four years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #eafa4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eaeh1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#ac7 the following3 7#ad7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs1 who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs1 for leading and coordinating the development and implementation of ,united ,states multilateral policy with respect to international organizations1 with a particular emphasis on matters relating to organizations that are a part of the ,united ,nations system1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to the plans and activities of international organizations in the conduct of foreign policy1 including1 as appropriate-- 7i7 coordinating and collaborating with the ,united ,states ,mission to the ,united ,nations1 as well as relevant functional bureaus in the ,department1 to implement ,united ,states multilateral policy2 7ii7 managing the disbursement and payment of appropriated ,united ,states assessed and discretionary contributions to the ,united ,nations and international organizations2 7iii7 managing the disbursement and payment of appropriated ,united ,states assessed and discretionary contributions for ,united ,nations peacekeeping operations2 7iv7 working with ,united ,nations member states through the ,united ,nations ,fifth ,committee to seek to reduce the financial obligation of the ,united ,states in the form of assessed contributions to the ,united ,nations2 7v7 working with ,united ,nations member states through the ,united ,nations ,fifth ,committee to seek to reduce the financial obligation of the ,united ,states in the form of assessed contributions in the peace operations budget of the ,united ,nations2 and 7vi7 coordinating activities relating to increasing the employment of ,united ,states citizens and the citizens of like-minded countries by international organizations1 including-- 7,i7 advocating for the employment of ,united ,states citizens in all international organizations of which the ,united ,states is a member1 including throughout the ,united ,nations system2 7,,ii7 coordinating interagency support for non-,united ,states candidates for leadership or oversight roles in such international organizations when-- 7aa7 no ,united ,states citizen candidate has been nominated for election to such a leadership role2 and 7bb7 providing such support is in the interest of the ,united ,states2 7,,iii7 developing and maintaining a publicly accessible database of open positions at such international organizations2 7,,iv7 providing details on how ,united ,states citizens may submit applications for such positions2 7,v7 communicating regularly with ,members of ,congress to solicit the names of qualified candidates for such positions2 7,,vi7 maintaining a comprehensive and current list of all ,united ,states citizens employed by such international organizations2 7,,vii7 regularly reporting to ,congress on the number of such citizens and identifying any discrimination1 prejudice1 or perceived bias against such citizens seeking to secure such employment2 7,,viii7 coordinating all nominations by the relevant agencies of the ,federal ,government for election in the ,united ,nations system2 and 7,,ix7 working to increase the number of ,junior ,professional ,officer positions sponsored by the ,united ,states in the ,united ,nations system over the number of such positions so sponsored as of the date of the enactment of this ,act4 4 #eafb4 ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs ,subsection 7q7 of section #a of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a71 as added by section #eaad and amended by section #eaei1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state a ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs which shall perform such functions related to multilateral diplomacy in international organizations as the ,under ,secretary for ,political ,affairs may prescribe4 7,b7 ,head ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,international ,organization ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs4 7,c7 ,responsibilities ,the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs is authorized to lead1 coordinate1 develop1 and implement policy for the ,united ,states in line with ,united ,states strategic interests1 to be executed in international organizations1 including providing guidance and support for activities related to-- 7i7 ,united ,states participation in international organizations2 7ii7 peacekeeping2 7iii7 multilateral humanitarian operations1 internationally recognized human rights1 economic and social affairs1 and international development2 7iv7 ,united ,states participation in technical and specialized ,united ,nations agencies2 and 7v7 ,united ,states citizen employment in international organizations4 7,d7 ,coordination ,all other bureaus of the ,department of ,state shall coordinate1 as appropriate1 with the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs on all matters arising within those bureaus that relate to international organizations4 4 ,d ,other matters #eaga4 ,periodic briefings from ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to the appropriate congressional committees regular1 quarterly briefings by the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research1 in coordination with other bureaus as appropriate1 on-- 7#a7 any topic requested by one or more of the appropriate congressional committees2 7#b7 any topic of current importance to the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 any other topic the ,secretary considers necessary4 7b7 ,location ,the briefings required under subsection 7a7 shall be held at a secure facility that is suitable for review of information that is classified at the level of ,top ,secret_/,,sci4 7c7 ,no limitation on other briefings ,any briefings pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be in addition to any briefings provided to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the provision of any other briefings to the committees described in this subsection4 #eagb4 ,support for congressional delegations 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 congressional travel is essential to fostering international relations1 understanding global issues first-hand1 and jointly advancing ,united ,states interests abroad2 and 7#b7 only in close coordination and thanks to the dedication of personnel at ,united ,states embassies1 consulates1 and other missions abroad can the success of these vital trips be possible4 7b7 ,in general ,consistent with applicable laws and the ,secretary's security responsibilities1 the ,secretary shall reaffirm to all diplomatic posts the importance of congressional travel and shall direct all such posts to support congressional travel by members and staff of the appropriate congressional committees1 when authorized by applicable congressional travel procedures to include the congressional authorization letter and congressional travel legislation and policies4 ,the ,secretary shall reaffirm the ,department's policies to support such travel by members and staff of the appropriate congressional committees1 by making such support available on any day of the week1 including ,federal and local holidays when required to complete congressional responsibilities and1 to the extent practical1 requiring the direct involvement of mid-level or senior officers4 7c7 ,exception for simultaneous high-level visits ,the requirement under subsection 7b7 does not apply in the case of a simultaneous visit from the ,president1 the ,first ,lady or ,first ,gentleman1 the ,vice ,president1 the ,secretary1 or the ,secretary of ,defense4 7d7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall require all designated control officers to have been trained on supporting congressional travel at posts abroad prior to the assigned congressional visit4 #eagc4 ,notification requirements for authorized and ordered departures 7a7 ,departures report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees listing every instance that an authorized or ordered departure was issued for the five-year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,contents ,the ,secretary shall include in the report required under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 the name of the post and the date of the approval of the authorized or ordered departure2 7,b7 the basis for the authorized or ordered departure2 and 7,c7 the number of chief of mission personnel that departed1 categorized by agency1 as well as their eligible family members1 if available4 7b7 ,congressional notification requirement ,any instance of an authorized or ordered departure shall be notified to appropriate congressional committees not later than three days after the ,secretary authorized an authorized or ordered departure4 ,the details in the notification shall include-- 7#a7 the information described in subsection 7a77#b72 7#b7 the mode of travel for chief of mission personnel who departed2 7#c7 the estimated cost of the authorized or ordered departure1 including travel and per diem costs2 and 7#d7 the destination of all departed personnel and changes to their work activities due to the departure4 7c7 ,establishment of a database ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a database with the information required by subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b7 and shall make such database available on a regular basis to the appropriate congressional committees4 7d7 ,termination ,the congressional notification requirement under this section shall terminate following the establishment of the database required by subsection 7c74 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #eagd4 ,strengthening enterprise governance 7a7 ,organization ,the ,chief ,information ,officer and the ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,department should work collaboratively on strengthening enterprise governance of the ,department and report directly to the ,deputy ,secretary4 7b7 ,adjudication of unresolved budget and management decisions ,adjudication of unresolved budget and management decisions should be made by the ,deputy ,secretary4 #eage4 ,establishing and expanding the ,regional ,china ,officer program 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be established at the ,department a ,regional ,china ,officer 7,,rco7 program to support regional posts and officers with reporting1 information1 convening1 and policy tools1 and to enhance expertise related to strategic competition with the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,authorization ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbi to the ,department to expand the ,,rco program1 including for-- 7#a7 one ,director2 7#b7 locally employed staff to support ,regional ,china ,officers serving abroad2 and 7#c7 not fewer than #bj forward-deployed ,foreign ,service ,officers assigned to ,united ,states diplomatic or consular posts or detailed to the foreign ministry of an ally1 to be known as ,regional ,china ,officers 7in this section referred to as ,r,c,os71 who shall be responsible for-- 7,a7 monitoring and reporting on activities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 in the region of his or her responsibility1 including in the commercial1 development1 finance1 critical infrastructure1 technology1 and military domains1 including projects associated with the ,,prc's ,belt and ,road ,initiative1 ,global ,security ,initiative1 and ,global ,development ,initiative2 and 7,b7 advising and sharing knowledge with ,united ,states embassy personnel1 diplomatic allies and partners1 and host countries on ,,prc activities locally1 regionally1 and globally4 7c7 ,director ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall appoint a ,director to oversee the ,,rco program from among career members of the ,foreign ,service4 7d7 ,limitation on position ,the establishment of the position of the ,director of the ,,rco program pursuant to subsection 7c7 shall not result in an increase in the overall full-time equivalent positions within the ,department4 7e7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director shall be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the activities of ,r,c,os in order to-- 7#a7 improve ,united ,states monitoring and responsiveness to activities1 strategies and tactics of the ,,prc that undermine ,united ,states interests2 7#b7 ensure that ,,rco program activities are aligned with ,united ,states strategic interests and priorities for strategic competition with the ,,prc2 7#c7 oversee ,,rco program activities1 including the development of standardized monitoring1 evaluation1 and learning metrics that inform effective ,united ,states ,government responses to ,,prc activities2 7#d7 identify gaps in ,united ,states engagements regarding ,,prc cross-cutting activities that impact ,united ,states interests2 and 7#e7 manage hiring for ,,rco positions1 including individuals with the appropriate proficiency in ,mandarin4 7f7 ,regional ,china officers 7#a7 ,qualifications ,the ,secretary shall select and assign ,r,c,os from among ,foreign ,service ,officers who have expertise related to the ,,prc1 including in the forms of prior experience working in or on the ,,prc1 ,taiwan1 and ,hong ,kong1 and proficiency in ,mandarin language4 7#b7 ,geographic placement ,of the total number of ,r,c,os in the ,unit1 there shall be no fewer than two ,regional ,china ,officers assigned to ,united ,states diplomatic posts associated with each of the following bureaus of the ,department3 7,a7 ,the ,bureau of ,african ,affairs4 7,b7 ,the ,bureau of ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs4 7,c7 ,the ,bureau of ,european and ,eurasian ,affairs4 7,d7 ,the ,bureau of ,international ,organization ,affairs4 7,e7 ,the ,bureau of ,near ,eastern ,affairs4 7,f7 ,the ,bureau of ,south and ,central ,asian ,affairs4 7,g7 ,the ,bureau of ,western ,hemisphere ,affairs4 7g7 ,sunset provision ,the requirement to maintain the ,regional ,china ,officer ,program under subsection 7a7 shall expire on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,ally defined ,in this section1 the term ally means-- 7#a7 a member country of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization2 or 7#b7 a country designated as a major non-,,nato ally pursuant to the authorities provided by section #eag of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcbak74 #eagf4 ,report on ,china's diplomatic posts 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter for the next five years1 the ,secretary shall submit to appropriate congressional committees a report on the diplomatic presence of the ,people's ,republic of ,china worldwide and how that presence compares to the diplomatic presence of the ,united ,states1 including-- 7#a7 the number of diplomatic posts currently maintained by ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states in each country2 and 7#b7 the estimated number of diplomatic personnel of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the ,united ,states stationed abroad in each country4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,diplomatic post ,the term diplomatic post1 with respect to the ,united ,states1 does not include a post to which only personnel of agencies other than the ,department are assigned4 #eagg4 ,notification of intent to reduce personnel at covered diplomatic posts 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 not later than #cj days before the date on which the ,secretary carries out a reduction in ,united ,states ,foreign ,service personnel of at least #aj percent at a covered diplomatic post1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notification of the intent to carry out such a reduction1 which shall include a certification by the ,secretary that such reduction will not negatively impact the ability of the ,united ,states to compete with the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 or the ,russian ,federation4 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply in the case of a security risk to personnel at a covered diplomatic post4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section-- 7#a7 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the term covered diplomatic post means a ,united ,states diplomatic post in a country in which the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 or the ,russian ,federation also have a diplomatic post4 #eagh4 ,foreign affairs manual changes ,section #ecah7;c77#a7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjba 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfeh;a7c77#a77 is amended by striking #e years and inserting #h years4 ,,ii ,workforce matters #ebja4 ,report on vetting of ,foreign ,service ,institute language instructors ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the execution of requirements under section #faaf of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djcj7 that includes-- 7#a7 a description of all steps taken to date to carry out that section2 7#b7 a detailed explanation of the suitability or fitness reviews1 background investigations1 and post-employment vetting1 as applicable1 of relevant ,foreign ,service ,institute instructors who provide language instructions2 and 7#c7 a description of planned additional steps required to carry out such section4 #ebjb4 ,training limitations ,the ,department shall require the approval of the ,secretary for eliminations of long-term training assignments4 #ebjc4 ,language incentive pay for civil service employees ,the ,secretary may provide special monetary incentives to acquire or retain proficiency in foreign languages to civil service employees who serve in domestic positions requiring critical language skills that are located in the #ej ,united ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 and non-foreign areas 7the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and other ,united ,states territories and possessions74 ,the amounts of such incentives should be similar to the language incentive pay provided to members of the ,foreign ,service pursuant to section #gjd7;b77#c7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbd7;b77#c771 as amended by section #ebjf4 #ebjd4 ,options for comprehensive evaluations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assess options for integrating #cfj-;degree reviews in personnel files for promotion panel consideration4 7b7 ,evaluation systems ,the assessment required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 one or more options to integrate #cfj-;degree reviews1 references1 or evaluations by superiors1 peers1 and subordinates1 including consideration of automated reference requests2 and 7#b7 other modifications or systems the ,secretary considers relevant4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees on the assessment required by subsection 7a7 that shall describe1 with respect to each evaluation system included-- 7#a7 any legal constraints or considerations2 7#b7 the timeline required for implementation2 7#c7 any starting and recurring costs in comparison to current processes2 7#d7 the likely or potential implications for promotion decisions and trends2 and 7#e7 the impact on meeting the personnel needs of the ,foreign ,service4 #ebje4 ,job share and part-time employment opportunities 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish and publish a ,department policy on job share and part-time employment opportunities4 ,the policy shall include a template for job-sharing arrangements1 a database of job share and part-time employment opportunities1 and a point of contact in the ,bureau of ,human ,resources4 7b7 ,workplace flexibility training ,the ,secretary shall incorporate training on workplace flexibility1 including the availability of job share and part-time employment opportunities1 into employee onboarding4 7c7 ,annual report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on workplace flexibility at the ,department1 including data on the number of employees utilizing job share or part-time employment arrangements4 7d7 ,exception for the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research ,the policy described in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to officers and employees of the ,bureau of ,intelligence and ,research4 #ebjf4 ,promoting reutilization of language skills in the ,foreign ,service 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 foreign language skills are essential to effective diplomacy1 particularly in high-priority positions1 such as ,chinese- and ,russian-language designated positions focused on the ,people's ,republic of ,china and ,russia2 7#b7 reutilization of acquired language skills creates efficiencies through the reduction of language training overall and increases regional expertise2 7#c7 often1 investments in language skills are not sufficiently utilized and maintained throughout the careers of members of the ,foreign ,service following an initial assignment after language training2 7#d7 providing incentives or requirements to select out-year bidders for priority language-designated assignments would decrease training costs overall and encourage more expertise in relevant priority areas2 and 7#e7 incentives for members of the ,foreign ,service to not only acquire and retain1 but reuse1 foreign language skills in priority assignments would reduce training costs in terms of both time and money and increase regional expertise to improve abilities in those areas deemed high priority by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,incentives to reutilize language skills ,section #gjd7;b77#c7 of the ,foreign ,service ,act of #aihj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #djbd7;b77#c77 is amended by inserting and reutilize after to acquire or retain proficiency in4 ,,iii ,information security and cyber diplomacy #ecja4 ,post ,data ,pilot ,program 7a7 ,post ,data and ,,ai ,pilot ,program 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish a program1 which shall be known as the ,post ,data ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,program71 that shall be overseen by the ,department's ,chief ,data and ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,program shall include the following3 7,a7 ,cultivating a data and artificial intelligence culture at diplomatic posts globally1 including data fluency and data collaboration4 7,b7 ,promoting data integration with ,department of ,state ,headquarters4 7,c7 ,creating operational efficiencies1 supporting innovation1 and enhancing mission impact4 7b7 ,implementation plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an implementation plan that outlines strategies for-- 7,a7 advancing the goals described in subsection 7a77#b72 7,b7 hiring data and artificial intelligence officers at ,united ,states diplomatic posts2 and 7,c7 allocation of necessary resources to sustain the ,program4 7#b7 ,annual reporting requirement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following three years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the status of the implementation plan required under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #ecjb4 ,authorization to use commercial cloud enclaves overseas 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,department shall issue internal guidelines that authorize and track the use of enclaves deployed in overseas commercial cloud regions for ,,oconus systems categorized at the ,federal ,information ,security ,modernization ,act 7,,fisma7 high baseline4 7b7 ,consistency with ,federal cybersecurity regulations ,the enclave deployments shall be consistent with existing ,federal cybersecurity regulations as well as best practices established across ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology standards and ,,iso #bgjjj security controls4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the enactment of the ,act1 and before issuing the new internal guidelines required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on the proposed new guidelines1 including-- 7#a7 relevant risk assessments2 and 7#b7 any security challenges regarding implementation4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #ecjc4 ,reports on technology transformation projects at the ,department 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,technology ,the term technology includes-- 7,a7 artificial intelligence and machine learning systems2 7,b7 cybersecurity modernization tools or platforms2 7,c7 cloud computing services and infrastructure2 7,d7 enterprise data platforms and analytics tools2 7,e7 customer experience platforms for public-facing services2 and 7,f7 internal workflow automation or modernization systems4 7#c7 ,technology transformation project 7,a7 ,in general ,the term technology transformation project means any new or significantly modified technology deployed by the ,department with the purpose of improving diplomatic1 consular1 administrative1 or security operations4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term technology transformation project does not include a routine software update or version upgrade1 a security patch or maintenance of an existing system1 a minor configuration change1 a business-as-usual information technology operation1 a support activity1 or a project that costs less than #a1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on all technology transformation projects completed during the preceding two fiscal years4 7#b7 ,elements ,each report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,for each project1 the following3 7i7 ,a summary of the objective1 scope1 and operational context of the project4 7ii7 ,an identification of the primary technologies and vendors used1 including artificial intelligence models1 cloud providers1 cybersecurity platforms1 and major software components4 7iii7 ,a report on baseline and post-implementation performance and adoption metrics for the project1 including 7if applicable7 with respect to-- 7,i7 operational efficiency1 such as reductions in processing time1 staff hours1 or error rates2 7,,ii7 user impact1 such as improvements in end-user satisfaction scores and reliability2 7,,iii7 security posture1 such as enhancements in threat detection1 incident response time2 7,,iv7 cost performance1 including budgeted costs versus actual costs and projected cost savings or cost avoidance2 7,v7 interoperability and integration1 including level of integration achieved with existing systems of the ,department2 7,,vi7 artificial intelligence1 if applicable2 and 7,,vii7 adoption1 including1 if applicable-- 7aa7 an estimate of the percentage of eligible end-users actively using the system within the first three1 six1 and #ab months of deployment2 7bb7 the proportion of staff trained to use the system2 7cc7 the frequency and duration of use1 disaggregated by bureau or geographic region if relevant2 7dd7 summarized user feedback1 including pain points and satisfaction ratings2 and 7ee7 a description of the status of deprecation or reduction in use of legacy systems1 if applicable4 7iv7 ,a description of key challenges encountered during implementation and any mitigation strategies employed4 7v7 ,a summary of contracting or acquisition strategies used1 including information on how the vendor or development team supported change management and adoption1 including user testing1 stakeholder engagement1 and phased rollout4 7,b7 ,for any project where adoption metrics fell below #ej percent of estimated usage within six months of launch1 the following3 7i7 ,a remediation plan with specific steps to improve adoption1 including retraining1 user experience improvements1 or outreach4 7ii7 ,an assessment of whether rollout should be paused or modified4 7iii7 ,any plans for iterative development based on feedback from employees4 7#c7 ,public summary ,not later than #fj days after submitting a report required by paragraph 7#a7 to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,secretary shall publish an unclassified summary of the report on the publicly accessible website of the ,department1 consistent with national security interests4 7c7 ,government accountability office evaluation ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report-- 7#a7 evaluating-- 7,a7 the extent to which the ,department has implemented and reported on technology transformation projects in accordance with the requirements under this section2 7,b7 the effectiveness and reliability of the ,department's performance and adoption metrics for such projects2 7,c7 whether such projects have met intended goals related to operational efficiency1 security1 cost-effectiveness1 user adoption1 and modernization of legacy systems2 and 7,d7 the adequacy of oversight mechanisms in place to ensure the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies2 and 7#b7 including any recommendations to improve the ,department's management1 implementation1 or evaluation of technology transformation efforts4 #ecjd4 ,commercial spyware 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 there is a national security need for the legitimate and responsible procurement and application of cyber intrusion capabilities1 including efforts related to counterterrorism1 counternarcotics1 and countertrafficking2 7#b7 the growing commercial market for sophisticated cyber intrusion capabilities has enhanced state and non-state actors' abilities to target and track for nefarious purposes individuals1 such as journalists1 defenders of internationally recognized human rights1 members of civil society groups1 members of ethnic or religious minority groups1 and others for exercising their internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms1 or the family members of these targeted individuals2 7#c7 the proliferation of commercial spyware presents significant and growing risks to ,united ,states national security1 including to the safety and security of ,united ,states ,government personnel2 and 7#d7 ease of access into and lack of transparency in the commercial spyware market raises the probability of spreading potentially destructive or disruptive cyber capabilities to a wider range of malicious actors4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7#a7 to oppose the misuse of commercial spyware to target individuals1 including journalists1 defenders of internationally recognized human rights1 and members of civil society groups1 members of ethnic or religious minority groups1 and others for exercising their internationally recognized human rights and fundamental freedoms1 or the family members of these targeted individuals2 7#b7 to coordinate with allies and partners to prevent the export of commercial spyware tools to end-users likely to use them for malicious activities2 7#c7 to maintain robust information-sharing with trusted allies and partners on commercial spyware proliferation and misuse1 including to better identify and track these tools2 7#d7 to work with private industry to identify and counter the abuse and misuse of commercial spyware technology2 and 7#e7 to work with allies and partners to establish robust guardrails to ensure that the use of commercial spyware tools are consistent with respect for internationally recognized human rights1 and the rule of law4 ,,iv ,public diplomacy #edja4 ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy ,section #a7;b77#c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7b77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,united ,states before public diplomacy2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 information1 and international broadcasting2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,f77v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 lead and direct public diplomacy activities2 7,h7 lead1 synchronize1 and coordinate efforts to recognize1 understand1 expose1 and counter foreign information manipulation and malign activities1 including through efforts to limit the foreign propaganda and disinformation efforts of adversaries1 and coordinate those efforts across ,federal departments and agencies2 7,i7 support global access to free information and internet freedom1 in coordination with other relevant bureaus1 in countries where the government has limited access to free and open internet by restricting access to internet browsers1 websites1 or other means of accessing the internet2 7,j7 oppose censorship by foreign adversaries2 7,k7 ensure implementation of the annual strategic plan for public diplomacy in collaboration with overseas posts and regional and functional bureaus of the ,department2 7,l7 serve as chair of interagency meetings on public diplomacy to align messaging1 and lead and coordinate with members of the ,group of ,seven2 7,m7 ensure that educational and cultural affairs programming shall be nonpolitical in character and shall be balanced and representative of the diversity of ,american political1 social1 and cultural life and that academic and cultural programs maintain scholarly integrity and meet the highest standards of academic excellence or artistic achievement2 7,n7 support non-state actors abroad1 including independent media and civil society groups1 that are working to expose and counter foreign malign influence narratives1 tactics1 and techniques1 including those originating in the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,north ,korea1 or ,iran2 and 7,o7 ensure the ,department does not fund organizations engaging in partisan political activity in the ,united ,states4 4 #edjb4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #eafb1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#ad7 the following3 7#ae7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs 7,a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy1 for matters described in section #aab of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfj71 and other relevant matters pertaining to the development1 implementation1 and oversight of all educational1 cultural1 and professional exchange programs1 as well as related initiatives and activities1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 7,b7 ,responsibilities ,in addition to the responsibilities described under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs shall be responsible for-- 7i7 aligning exchange programming with broader global public diplomacy planning when consistent with the purposes of such exchange programing2 and 7ii7 ensuring clear foreign policy outcomes in accordance with the objectives and requirements described in the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa4 4 #edjc4 ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs 7a7 ,establishment ,there shall be in the ,department a ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs described in section #aab of the ,mutual ,educational and ,cultural ,exchange ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfj71 which shall be responsible for the functions described in such section and such other relevant functions related to academic1 cultural1 and professional exchanges as the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy may prescribe4 7b7 ,head of ,bureau ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs shall be the head of the ,bureau of ,educational and ,cultural ,affairs4 #edjd4 ,foreign information manipulation and interference strategy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive strategy to combat foreign information manipulation and interference4 7b7 ,elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,conducting analysis of foreign state and non-state actors' foreign malign influence narratives1 tactics1 and techniques1 including those originating from ,united ,states nation-state adversaries1 including the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,north ,korea1 and ,iran4 7#b7 ,working together with allies and partners to expose and counter foreign malign influence narratives1 tactics1 and techniques1 as well as to counter censorship1 including those originating in the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,north ,korea1 and ,iran4 7#c7 ,supporting non-state actors abroad1 including independent media and civil society groups1 which are working to expose and counter foreign malign influence narratives1 tactics1 and techniques1 including those originating in the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 ,north ,korea1 and ,iran4 7#d7 ,coordinating efforts to expose and counter foreign information manipulation and interference across ,federal departments and agencies4 7#e7 ,protecting the ,first ,amendment rights of ,united ,states citizens4 7#f7 ,creating guardrails to ensure the ,department does not provide grants to organizations engaging in partisan political activity in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,coordination ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be led and implemented by the ,under ,secretary for ,public ,diplomacy in coordination with relevant bureaus and offices at the ,department4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes-- 7#a7 actions the ,department has taken to preserve the institutional capability to counter foreign nation-state influence operations from the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and ,iran since the termination of the ,counter ,foreign ,information ,manipulation and ,interference 7,r_/,,fimi7 hub2 7#b7 a list of active and cancelled ,countering ,,prc ,influence ,fund and ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund projects since ,january #ba1 #bjbe2 7#c7 actions the ,department has taken to improve ,department grantmaking processes related to countering foreign influence operations from nation-state adversaries2 and 7#d7 an assessment of recent foreign adversarial information operations and narratives related to ,united ,states foreign policy since ,january #ba1 #bjbe1 from the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 and ,iran4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #edje4 ,repeal of limitation on use of funds for international expositions ,section #bjd of the ,admiral ,james ,w4 ,nance and ,meg ,donovan ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #bjjj and #bjja 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bdeb;b7 7as enacted into law by section #ajjj7;a77#g7 of the ,public ,law #ajf-aac and contained in appendix ,g of that ,act2 #aac ,stat4 #aeja;,a-#dhf77 is repealed4 ,v ,diplomatic security #eeja4 ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security ,section #a7;c7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfea;a7c771 as amended by section #edjb1 is further amended by inserting after paragraph 7#ae7 the following3 7#af7 ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security ,there shall be in the ,department of ,state an ,assistant ,secretary for ,diplomatic ,security who shall be responsible to the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through ,under ,secretary for ,management1 for matters relating to the management1 direction1 and strategic execution of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security1 and such other related duties as the ,secretary may from time to time designate4 4 #eejb4 ,special agents ,section #cg7;a7 of the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgji7;a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 1 in consultation with ,under ,secretary of ,management1 after ,secretary of ,state4 #eejc4 ,modification of congressional notification requirement relating to embassy reopening ,section #aje7;b77#b7 of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjd7;b77#b77 is amended by inserting 1 detailing the national security value of reopening such post after the decision to open or reopen such post4 #eejd4 ,counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security agents 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iv of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dah4 ,counter-intelligence training for certain diplomatic security special agents 7a7 ,in general ,diplomatic ,security special agents who are assigned to positions with a primary counterintelligence role or a diplomatic post rated as ,high or ,critical for ,human ,intelligence on the ,department of ,state's ,security ,environment ,threat ,list shall receive specific and substantive mandatory counter-intelligence training that is developed and conducted in consultation with the heads of relevant elements of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,intelligence community defined ,in this section1 the term intelligence community has the meaning given that term in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d774 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents of the ,omnibus ,diplomatic ,security and ,antiterrorism ,act of #aihf 7,public ,law #ii-cii7 is amended by inserting in numerical sequence the following3 ,sec4 #dah4 ,counter-intelligence training for certain ,diplomatic ,security special agents4 4 #eeje4 ,expansion of counter-intelligence personnel security program to include nonsecurity staff ,section #aee of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aihh and #aihi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dhjb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking high intelligence threat countries and inserting critical human intelligence threat countries2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking high intelligence threat countries who are responsible for security at those posts and inserting critical human intelligence threat countries and countries designated by the ,under ,secretary of ,state for ,management2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking high intelligence threat countries and inserting critical human intelligence threat countries2 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 by striking high intelligence threat country and inserting critical human intelligence threat country each place it appears2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7c71 as so amended1 as subsection 7d72 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,country-specific threat training required ,personnel assigned to posts in critical human intelligence threat countries shall receive country-specific threat training informed by assessments from relevant elements of the intelligence community 7as such term is defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d7771 at the appropriate classification level4 4 #eejf4 ,report on security conditions in ,damascus1 ,syria1 required for the reopening of the ,united ,states diplomatic mission 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states has a national security interest in a stable ,syria free from the malign influence of ,russia and ,iran1 and which cannot be used by terrorist organizations to launch attacks against the ,united ,states or ,united ,states allies or partners in the region4 7#b7 ,permissive security conditions are necessary for the reopening of any diplomatic mission4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report describing the ,syrian ,government's progress towards meeting the security related benchmarks described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following elements3 7,a7 ,an assessment of the ,syrian ,government's progress on counterterrorism1 especially as it relates to ,united ,states designated terrorist organizations that threaten to attack the ,united ,states or our allies and partners4 7,b7 ,an assessment of the security environment of the potential sites for a future building of the ,united ,states ,embassy in ,damascus and the conditions necessary for resuming embassy operations in ,damascus4 7,c7 ,an analysis of the ,syrian ,government's progress in identifying and destroying any remnants of the ,assad regime's chemical weapons program1 including any stockpiles1 production facilities1 or related sites4 7,d7 ,an assessment of the ,syrian ,government's destruction of the ,assad regime's captagon and other illicit drug stockpiles1 to include infrastructure4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the ,syrian ,government's relationship with the ,russian ,federation and the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 to include access1 basing1 overflight1 economic relationships1 and impacts on ,united ,states national security objectives4 7,f7 ,a description of the ,syrian ,government's cooperation with the ,united ,states to locate and repatriate ,united ,states citizens4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 #eejg4 ,embassies1 consulates1 and other diplomatic installations return to standards report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that includes the impacts of the ,bureau of ,diplomatic ,security's initiative known as ,return to ,standards on the security needs of ,united ,states embassies1 consulates1 and other diplomatic installations outside the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall describe the impacts of the ,return to ,standards initiative and other reductions in staffing and resources from the beginning of the initiative to the date of enactment of this ,act for all embassies1 consulates1 and other overseas diplomatic installations1 including detailed descriptions and explanations of all reductions of personnel or other resources1 including their effects on-- 7#a7 securing facilities and perimeters2 7#b7 transporting ,united ,states personnel into the foreign country2 and 7#c7 executing any other relevant operations for which they are responsible4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #eejh4 ,reauthorization of overtime pay for protective services ,section #fbcb7;g7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorization ,act of #bjbc 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 #eedg note7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg4 ,,vi ,miscellaneous #efja4 ,submission of federally funded research and development center reports to ,congress ,not later than #cj days after receiving a report or other written product provided to the ,department by federally funded research and development centers 7,f,f,r,d,cs7 and consultant groups that were supported by funds congressionally appropriated to the ,department1 the ,secretary shall provide the appropriate congressional committees-- 7#a7 the report or written product1 including the original proposal for the report2 7#b7 the amount provided by the ,department to the ,,ffrdc2 and 7#c7 a detailed description of the value the ,department derived from the report4 #efjb4 ,quarterly report on diplomatic pouch access ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ij days thereafter for the next three years1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees that describes-- 7#a7 a list of every overseas ,united ,states diplomatic post where diplomatic pouch access is restricted or limited by the host government2 7#b7 an explanation as to why1 in each instance where an overseas ,united ,states diplomatic post is restricted or limited by the host government1 the host government has restricted or limited the diplomatic pouch access of the ,united ,states diplomatic post2 and 7#c7 a detailed explanation outlining the steps the ,department is taking to gain diplomatic pouch access in each instance where such access has been restricted or limited by the host government4 #efjc4 ,report on utility of instituting a processing fee for ,,itar license applications ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the feasibility and effect of establishing an export licensing fee system for the commercial export of defense items and services to partially or fully finance the licensing costs of the ,department1 if permitted by statute4 ,the report should consider whether and to what degree such an export license application fee system would be preferable to relying solely on the existing registration fee system and the feasibility of a tiered system of fees1 considering such options as volume per applicant over time and discounted fees for small businesses4 #efjd4 ,,havana ,act payment fix ,section #ija of title ,,ix of division ,j of the ,further ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfhj;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,january #a1 #bjaf each place it appears and inserting ,september #aa1 #bjja2 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking of a and inserting of an2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,appropriations required ,payments under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 in a fiscal year may only be made using amounts appropriated in advance specifically for payments under such paragraph in such fiscal year4 7,b7 ,matter of payments ,payments under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 using amounts appropriated for such purpose shall be made on a first come1 first serve1 or pro rata basis4 7,c7 ,amounts of payments ,the total amount of funding obligated for payments under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 may not exceed the amount specifically appropriated for providing payments under such paragraph during its period of availability4 4 #efje4 ,establishing an inner ,mongolia section within the ,united ,states ,mission in ,china 7a7 ,inner ,mongolia section in the ,united ,states ,mission in ,china 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish an ,inner ,mongolia team within the ,united ,states ,mission in ,china1 to follow political1 economic1 and social developments in the ,inner ,mongolia ,autonomous ,region and other areas designated by the ,people's ,republic of ,china as autonomous for ,mongolians1 with due consideration given to hiring ,mongolians as ,locally ,employed ,staff4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,responsibilities of a team devoted to ,inner ,mongolia should include reporting on internationally recognized human rights issues1 monitoring developments in critical minerals mining1 environmental degradation1 and ,,prc space capabilities1 and access to areas designated as autonomous for ,mongolians by ,united ,states ,government officials1 journalists1 nongovernmental organizations1 and the ,mongolian diaspora4 7#c7 ,language requirements ,the ,secretary should ensure that the ,department has sufficient proficiency in the ,mongolian language in order to carry out paragraph 7#a71 and that the ,united ,states ,mission in ,china has sufficient resources to hire ,local ,employed ,staff proficient in the ,mongolian language1 as appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the staffing described in subsection 7a74 #efjf4 ,report on ,united ,states ,mission ,australia staffing 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,australia is one of the closest allies of the ,united ,states and integral to ,united ,states national security interests in the ,indo-,pacific2 7#b7 the ,united ,states-,australia alliance has seen tremendous growth1 including through ,,aukus1 as part of which1 the ,united ,states plans to rotate up to four ,virginia-class attack submarines out of the ,australian port of ,perth by #bjbg2 and 7#c7 current ,united ,states staffing and facilities across ,united ,states ,mission ,australia do not appear adequately resourced to support an expanding mission set and are no longer commensurate with strategic developments4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report regarding staffing and facility requirements at ,united ,states ,mission ,australia to provide administrative and operational support for all ,united ,states ,government personnel under ,chief of ,mission ,authority of the head of the ,united ,states ,mission in ,australia4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an assessment of how many ,united ,states civilian and military personnel and their dependents the ,department expects across ,australia in the next five years2 7,b7 an assessment of what requirements those ,united ,states personnel will have1 including housing1 schooling1 and office space2 7,c7 a status update on anticipated interagency growth plans across ,australia and the interagency process begun in #bjbd to assess the needs of ,mission ,australia2 7,d7 an assessment of the impact of the ,department reorganization and workforce reduction on the staffing contemplated by that process2 7,e7 an analysis of resource gaps that could undermine mission capacity and ,united ,states foreign policy objectives1 including advancing the ,united ,states-,australia alliance and ,,aukus2 7,f7 a recommendation for additional facilities1 staffing1 and resources needed to execute on mission growth2 and 7,g7 an estimated total cost of expanding staffing to sufficiently serve the increased presence of ,united ,states personnel in the area and to achieve any other ,united ,states foreign policy objectives4 7#c7 ,classified annex ,the report shall contain a classified annex as necessary4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 #efjg4 ,extensions 7a7 ,support to enhance the capacity of ,international ,monetary ,fund members to evaluate the legal and financial terms of sovereign debt contracts ,section #fajc7;c7 of title ,,lxi of division ,f of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-ha7 is amended by striking #e-year period and inserting #aj-year period4 7b7 ,inspector ,general annuitant waiver ,the authorities provided under section #ajae7;b7 of the ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaj 7,public ,law #aaa-bab2 #abd ,stat4 #bccb7 shall remain in effect through ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7c7 ,extension of authorizations to support ,united ,states participation in international fairs and expos ,section #ifja7;b7 of the ,department of ,state ,authorizations ,act of #bjbb 7division ,i of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf #f ,stat4 #ciji7 is amended by striking fiscal years #bjbc and #bjbd and inserting fiscal years #bjbc1 #bjbd1 #bjbe1 #bjbf1 #bjbg1 and #bjbh4 #efjh4 ,updating counterterrorism reports ,section #adj7;a7 of the ,foreign ,relations ,authorization ,act1 ,fiscal ,years #aihh and #aihi 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bfef;f7a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,april #cj and inserting ,october #ca4 ,f ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #fjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,explanatory statement4 ,title ,,lxi--,intelligence ,activities ,sec4 #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,classified schedule of authorizations4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account4 ,title ,,lxii--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system ,sec4 #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,title ,,lxiii--,intelligence ,community ,matters ,sec4 #fcja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities4 ,sec4 #fcjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law4 ,sec4 #fcjc4 ,notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcjd4 ,unauthorized access to intelligence community property4 ,sec4 #fcje4 ,annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and employees of elements of the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcjf4 ,annual training requirement and report regarding analytic standards4 ,sec4 #fcjg4 ,prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #fcjh4 ,estimate of cost to ensure compliance with ,intelligence ,community ,directive #gje4 ,sec4 #fcji4 ,plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities4 ,sec4 #fcaj4 ,reforms relating to inactive security clearances4 ,title ,,lxiv--,intelligence ,community ,efficiency and ,effectiveness ,sec4 #fdja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #fdjb4 ,modification of responsibilities and authorities of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fdjc4 ,plan for optimized staffing of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 ,sec4 #fdjd4 ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center4 ,sec4 #fdje4 ,termination of ,office of ,engagement4 ,title ,,lxv--,matters ,relating to ,elements of the ,intelligence ,community ,subtitle ,a--,central ,intelligence ,agency ,sec4 #feja4 ,guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes of notification under the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi4 ,sec4 #fejb4 ,improvements to security of ,central ,intelligence ,agency installations4 ,sec4 #fejc4 ,annual ,central ,intelligence ,agency workplace climate assessment4 ,sec4 #fejd4 ,chaplain ,corps and ,chief of ,chaplains of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,sec4 #feje4 ,technical amendment to procurement authorities of ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 ,subtitle ,b--,elements of ,department of ,defense ,sec4 #feaa4 ,counterintelligence briefings for members of the ,armed ,forces4 ,subtitle ,c--,federal ,bureau of ,investigation ,sec4 #feba4 ,notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation of candidates for or holders of ,federal office4 ,sec4 #febb4 ,notification of material changes to policies or procedures governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized crime watchlist4 ,sec4 #febc4 ,annual report on ,united ,states persons on the terrorist watch list4 ,sec4 #febd4 ,annual report on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation case data4 ,title ,,lxvi--,artificial ,intelligence and ,other ,emerging ,technologies ,subtitle ,a--,artificial ,intelligence ,sec4 #ffja4 ,artificial ,intelligence security guidance4 ,sec4 #ffjb4 ,artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffjc4 ,application of artificial intelligence policies of the intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in classified environments4 ,sec4 #ffjd4 ,prohibition on use of ,deep,seek on intelligence community systems4 ,subtitle ,b--,biotechnology ,sec4 #ffaa4 ,senior officials for biotechnology4 ,sec4 #ffab4 ,plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign adversary biotechnological threats4 ,sec4 #ffac4 ,enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence community4 ,sec4 #ffad4 ,enhanced intelligence community support to secure ,united ,states biological data4 ,sec4 #ffae4 ,ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic ,united ,states production of synthetic ,,dna and ,,rna4 ,sec4 #ffaf4 ,strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to ,china's investment in ,united ,states-origin biotechnology4 ,subtitle ,c--,other matters ,sec4 #ffba4 ,enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics4 ,sec4 #ffbb4 ,report on identification of intelligence community sites for advanced nuclear technologies4 ,sec4 #ffbc4 ,strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies4 ,title ,,lxvii--,matters ,relating to ,foreign ,countries ,subtitle ,a--,matters ,relating to ,china ,sec4 #fgja4 ,modification of annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #fgjb4 ,intelligence sharing with allies on ,chinese ,communist ,party efforts in ,europe4 ,sec4 #fgjc4 ,prohibition on intelligence community contracting with ,chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research1 development1 or manufacturing4 ,sec4 #fgjd4 ,report on the wealth of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 ,sec4 #fgje4 ,assessment and report on investments by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the agriculture sector of ,brazil4 ,sec4 #fgjf4 ,identification of entities that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army4 ,sec4 #fgjg4 ,mission manager for the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #fgjh4 ,national ,intelligence ,estimate of advancements in biotechnology by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,subtitle ,b--,other ,matters ,sec4 #fgaa4 ,improvements to requirement for monitoring of ,iranian enrichment of uranium-#bce4 ,sec4 #fgab4 ,policy toward certain agents of foreign governments4 ,sec4 #fgac4 ,extension of intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability4 ,sec4 #fgad4 ,plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in ,sudan4 ,sec4 #fgae4 ,review of information relating to actions by foreign governments to assist persons evading justice4 ,sec4 #fgaf4 ,national ,intelligence ,estimate on the ,western ,hemisphere4 ,sec4 #fgag4 ,plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration1 coordination1 and cooperation with the ,government of ,mexico4 ,sec4 #fgah4 ,requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior officials and other ,united ,states persons4 ,title ,,lxviii--,reports and ,other ,matters ,sec4 #fhja4 ,modification and repeal of reporting requirements4 ,sec4 #fhjb4 ,revisions to congressional notification of intelligence collection adjustments4 ,sec4 #fhjc4 ,declassification of intelligence and additional transparency measures relating to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic4 ,sec4 #fhjd4 ,classified intelligence budget justification materials and submission of intelligence community drug control resource summary4 ,sec4 #fhje4 ,requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and certification of voting systems4 ,sec4 #fhjf4 ,standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and document anomalous health incidents4 7c7 ,automatic execution of clerical changes ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 when an amendment made by this division amends an ,act to add a section or larger organizational unit to that ,act1 repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in that ,act1 or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in that ,act1 that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any table of contents of that ,act to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment4 #fjjb4 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,congressional intelligence committees ,the term congressional intelligence committees has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 7#b7 ,intelligence community ,the term intelligence community has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc74 #fjjc4 ,explanatory statement ,the explanatory statement regarding this division1 printed in the ,house section of the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and in the ,senate section of the ,congressional ,record by the ,chairman of the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 shall have the same effect with respect to the implementation of this division as if it were a joint explanatory statement of a committee of conference4 ,,lxi ,intelligence ,activities #faja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,funds are hereby authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year #bjbf for the conduct of the intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the ,federal ,government4 #fajb4 ,classified schedule of authorizations 7a7 ,specifications of amounts ,the amounts authorized to be appropriated under section #faja for the conduct of the intelligence activities of the ,federal ,government are those specified in the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations prepared to accompany this division4 7b7 ,availability of classified schedule of authorizations 7#a7 ,availability ,the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in subsection 7a7 shall be made available to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives1 and to the ,president4 7#b7 ,distribution by the president ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,president shall provide for suitable distribution of the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in subsection 7a71 or of appropriate portions of such ,schedule1 within the executive branch of the ,federal ,government4 7#c7 ,limits on disclosure ,the ,president shall not publicly disclose the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations or any portion of such ,schedule except-- 7,a7 as provided in section #fja7;a7 of the ,implementing ,recommendations of the #i_/aa ,commission ,act of #bjjg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf7;a772 7,b7 to the extent necessary to implement the budget2 or 7,c7 as otherwise required by law4 #fajc4 ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence for fiscal year #bjbf the sum of #fgh1hec1jjj4 7b7 ,classified authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account by subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated for the ,intelligence ,community ,management ,account for fiscal year #bjbf such additional amounts as are specified in the classified ,schedule of ,authorizations referred to in section #fajb7;a74 ,,lxii ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,system #fbja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated for the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement and ,disability ,fund #ead1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf4 ,,lxiii ,intelligence ,community ,matters #fcja4 ,restriction on conduct of intelligence activities ,the authorization of appropriations by this division shall not be deemed to constitute authority for the conduct of any intelligence activity which is not otherwise authorized by the ,constitution or the laws of the ,united ,states4 #fcjb4 ,increase in employee compensation and benefits authorized by law ,appropriations authorized by this division for salary1 pay1 retirement1 and other benefits for ,federal employees may be increased by such additional or supplemental amounts as may be necessary for increases in such compensation or benefits authorized by law4 #fcjc4 ,notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on intelligence community ,title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #eag4 ,notice of impact of diplomatic and consular post closings on intelligence community 7a7 ,notice to ,director of ,national ,intelligence and ,secretary of ,defense ,the ,secretary of ,state shall provide notice to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense of any covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post4 ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the notice shall be provided at least #cj days before the date on which the covered closure occurs4 7b7 ,notice to congressional committees ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the heads of the other appropriate elements of the intelligence community as determined by the ,director1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a notice describing the impact of the closure on the intelligence community4 ,the notice shall be submitted within #cj days after the date on which the ,director receives the notice under subsection 7a7 and1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall be submitted before the date on which the covered closure occurs4 ,such notice shall include a description of whether1 and the extent to which1 the ,director and the heads of the other appropriate elements of the intelligence community were consulted in the decision-making process with respect to such closure and registered any concerns with or objections to such closure4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post defined ,the term covered closure of a diplomatic or consular post means the closure of a ,united ,states diplomatic or consular post abroad that is anticipated to last for #fj days or more4 4 #fcjd4 ,unauthorized access to intelligence community property ,chapter #cg of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after section #gih;,a the following3 #gih;,b4 ,unauthorized access to intelligence community property 7a7 ,prohibited activity ,it shall be unlawful1 within the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 without authorization to willfully go upon any property-- 7#a7 with intent to gather intelligence or information to the detriment of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 while knowing that such property is-- 7,a7 under the jurisdiction of an element of the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c7d7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7d772 and 7,b7 closed or restricted4 7b7 ,penalties ,any person who violates subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 in the case of the first offense1 be fined under section #cega of this title1 imprisoned not more than #f months1 or both2 7#b7 in the case of a second offense after a prior conviction under subsection 7a7 has become final1 be fined under this title1 imprisoned not more than #b years1 or both2 and 7#c7 in the case of a third or subsequent offense after a prior conviction under subsection 7a7 has become final1 be fined under this title1 imprisoned not more than #e years1 or both4 4 #fcje4 ,annual survey of analytic objectivity among officers and employees of elements of the intelligence community 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajai7;b7 of the ,national ,security ,intelligence ,reform ,act of #bjjd 7title ,i of ,public ,law #ajh-deh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 7,a7 ,the individual or entity assigned responsibility under subsection 7a7 shall annually conduct a survey of analytic objectivity among officers and employees of the intelligence community4 7,b7 ,the head of each element of the intelligence community shall take all practical actions to encourage maximum participation by officers and employees of such element with respect to the survey conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7b7 ,elements of the intelligence community 7#a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year for two years1 each head of an element of the intelligence community specified in paragraph 7#d7 shall conduct a survey of analytic objectivity among officers and employees of such element who are involved in the production of intelligence products4 7#b7 ,elements ,each survey conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for an element of the intelligence community shall cover the following3 7,a7 ,perceptions of the officers and employees regarding the presence of bias or politicization affecting the intelligence cycle4 7,b7 ,types of intelligence products perceived by the officers and employees as most prone to objectivity concerns4 7,c7 ,whether responders to the survey raised identified analytic objectivity concerns with an analytic ombudsman or appropriate entity4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the head of each element of the intelligence community specified in paragraph 7#d7 shall1 to the extent practicable1 coordinate with the individual or entity assigned responsibility under section #ajai7;a7 of the ,national ,security ,intelligence ,reform ,act of #bjjd 7title ,i of ,public ,law #ajh-deh2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd7;a77 and the appropriate ombudsman for analytic objectivity with respect to the design and execution of the survey required by paragraph 7#a7 to maximize the utility and efficiency of the survey4 7#d7 ,elements of the intelligence community specified ,the elements of the intelligence community specified in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the ,national ,security ,agency4 7,b7 ,the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7,c7 ,the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency4 7,d7 ,the ,directorate of ,intelligence of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7,e7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,analysis of the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 #fcjf4 ,annual training requirement and report regarding analytic standards ,section #fcab of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd note2 ,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,conduct of training ,training required pursuant to the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 be a dedicated1 stand-alone training2 and 7#b7 include instruction on how to report concerns regarding lack of objectivity1 bias1 politicization1 or other issues relating to the standards set forth in ,intelligence ,community ,directive #bjc1 ,analytic ,standards 7or any successor directive74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking number and themes of2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 including the number and themes of such incidents and a list of each intelligence product reported during the preceding #a-year period to the ,analytic ,ombudsman of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence or other designated official specified in law or policy to receive complaints related to1 or review compliance with1 analytic standards44 #fcjg4 ,prohibiting discrimination in the intelligence community 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the head of each element of the intelligence community1 shall revise all regulations1 policies1 procedures1 manuals1 circulars1 courses1 training1 and guidance in the intelligence community such that all such materials are in compliance with and consistent with this section4 7b7 ,prohibition ,none of the funds authorized to be appropriated by any law for the ,national ,intelligence ,program shall be used for the purposes of implementing covered practices in the intelligence community4 7c7 ,covered practice defined ,in this section1 the term covered practice means any practice that discriminates for or against any person in a manner prohibited by the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj et seq471 or any other ,federal law4 #fcjh4 ,estimate of cost to ensure compliance with ,intelligence ,community ,directive #gje 7a7 ,estimate required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 each head of an element of the intelligence community1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall-- 7#a7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives an estimate of the amount of obligations expected to be incurred by the ,federal ,government after the date of the enactment of this ,act to ensure that the sensitive compartmented information facilities of the element are compliant with ,intelligence ,community ,directive #gje2 and 7#b7 submit to the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives an estimate of such amount of obligations expected to be incurred by an element of the ,department of ,defense4 7b7 ,contents ,each estimate submitted under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,the estimate4 7#b7 ,an implementation plan to ensure compliance described in such subsection4 7#c7 ,identification of the administrative actions or legislative actions that may be necessary to ensure such compliance4 #fcji4 ,plan for implementing an integrated system spanning the intelligence community for accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities 7a7 ,plan required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 develop a plan to implement an integrated tracking system that resides on an appropriately secure or classified system and spans the intelligence community for the accreditation of sensitive compartmented information facilities to increase transparency1 track the status of accreditation1 and to reduce and minimize duplication of effort2 and 7#b7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives the plan developed under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a77#a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an estimated cost of implementing the plan4 7#b7 ,a description for how applicants and cleared industry could monitor the status of the accreditation of the sensitive compartmented information facilities of the applicants and cleared industry4 7#c7 ,guidelines for minimizing duplication of effort across the intelligence community and the ,department of ,defense in the accreditation process for sensitive compartmented information facilities4 7#d7 ,creation of a mechanism to track compliance with ,intelligence ,community ,directive #gje 7relating to sensitive compartmented information facilities71 or successor directive4 7#e7 ,proposed measures for increasing security against adversary threats4 7#f7 ,a list of any administrative and legislative actions that may be necessary to carry out the plan4 #fcaj4 ,reforms relating to inactive security clearances 7a7 ,extension of period of inactive security clearances 7#a7 ,review and evaluation ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall review and evaluate the feasibility and advisability of updating personnel security standards and procedures governing eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented information and other controlled access program information and security adjudicative guidelines for determining eligibility for access to sensitive compartmented information and other controlled access program information to determine whether individuals described in paragraph 7#b71 could1 as a matter of policy1 be granted eligibility by the ,director to access classified information if-- 7,a7 there is no indication the individual no longer satisfies the standards established for access to classified information2 7,b7 the individual certifies in writing to an appropriate security professional that there has been no change in the relevant information provided for the last background investigation of the individual2 and 7,c7 an appropriate record check reveals no unfavorable information4 7#b7 ,individuals described ,the individuals described in this paragraph are individuals who-- 7,a7 have been retired or otherwise separated from employment with an element of the intelligence community for a period of not more than #e years2 and 7,b7 were eligible to access classified information on the day before the individual retired or otherwise separated from such element4 7b7 ,feasibility and advisability of continuous vetting of inactive security clearances 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall conduct an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of subjecting inactive security clearances to continuous vetting and due diligence1 including with respect to any effects on policies developed in conjunction with the continued development of the ,trusted ,workforce #b4j initiative4 7#b7 ,findings ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives the findings from the assessment conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a74 ,,lxiv ,intelligence ,community ,efficiency and ,effectiveness #fdja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,intelligence ,community ,efficiency and ,effectiveness ,act of #bjbe4 #fdjb4 ,modification of responsibilities and authorities of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7a7 ,repeal of sunsetted requirement for semi-annual report ,subsection 7c77#g7 of section #ajb;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7 is amended by striking 7,a7 ,the ,director and all that follows through 7,b7 ,the ,director and inserting ,the ,director4 7b7 ,repeal of authorities relating to new national intelligence centers 7#a7 ,transfer of personnel ,such section is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,repeal of authority to establish ,subsection 7f77#b7 of such section is amended by striking and may and all that follows through determines necessary4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ajb;,a ,such section is further amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7z7 as subsections 7e7 through 7y71 respectively2 7,b7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking under subsection 7m7 and inserting under subsection 7l72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7w77#c71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking under subsection 7f77#h7 and inserting under subsection 7e77#h74 7#b7 ,other provisions of law 7,a7 ,national ,security ,act of #aidg ,the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended-- 7i7 in section #ajc7;c77#ae7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe7;c77#ae771 by striking 1 including national intelligence centers2 7ii7 in section #aab7;c77#a71 by striking section #ajb;,a7i7 and inserting section #ajb;,a7h72 7iii7 in section #cac7a7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjgi7a771 by striking with section #ajb;,a7f77#h7 and inserting with section #ajb;,a7e77#h74 7,b7 ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi ,section #f of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejg7 is amended by striking section #ajb;,a7i7 and inserting section #ajb;,a7h74 7,c7 ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act ,section #bja7;c7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,retirement ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa7;c77 is amended by striking section #ajb;,a7i7 and inserting section #ajb;,a7h74 7,d7 ,reducing ,over-,classification ,act ,section #g7;a77#a77;,a7 of the ,reducing ,over-,classification ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccdd7;a77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking of section #ajb;,a7g77#a7 and inserting of section #ajb;,a7f77#a74 7,e7 ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act ,section #gje7;c7 of the ,public ,interest ,declassification ,act of #bjjj 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccee;c7c77 is amended by striking section #ajb;,a7i7 and inserting #ajb;,a7h74 7,f7 ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd ,section #ajai7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd7;a77 is amended by striking section #ajb;,a7h7 and inserting section #ajb;,a7g74 7,g7 ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc ,section #cdc7;c7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajg-cjf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfc7 is amended by striking ,subject to and all that follows through 1 relating and inserting ,subject to section #ajb;,a7h7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7;h71 relating4 7,h7 ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad ,section #fjd7;d77#a77;,b7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-abf2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcd note7 is amended by striking section #ajb;,a7m7 and inserting section #ajb;,a7l74 7,i7 ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb ,section #baj;,d7f77#b77;,b7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abdk7f77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking sections #ajb;,a7f77#a77;,b77iii7 and inserting sections #ajb;,a7e77#a77;,b77iii74 7,j7 ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg ,section #icd7k77#b7 of the ,energy ,independence and ,security ,act of #bjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agcgc7k77#b77 is amended by striking section #ajb;,a7i7 and inserting section #ajb;,a7h74 #fdjc4 ,plan for optimized staffing of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence 7a7 ,requirement ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a target end-state for the appropriate staffing level of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7b7 ,contents ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include a plan for achieving the targeted end-state for staffing at the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to the number of full-time equivalent employees1 detailees1 and individuals under contract with the ,office that the ,director requires for the optimized execution of the statutory authorities of the ,director4 #fdjd4 ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center 7a7 ,termination 7#a7 ,termination of ,center ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall terminate the ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center1 including such missions1 objectives1 staff1 and resources of the ,center1 as is consistent with the provisions of this section and the amendments made by this section4 7#b7 ,termination of ,director of the ,center ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall terminate the position of the ,director of the ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center1 as is consistent with the provisions of this section4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of the implementation of this section1 including-- 7#a7 the status of the counterproliferation and biosecurity missions and functions within the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7#b7 a staffing profile of the officers1 employees1 and detailees currently assigned1 as of the date of the report1 to the counterproliferation1 biosecurity1 and related missions and functions at the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 and 7#c7 a description of the employment status of the officers1 employees1 and detailees who were assigned to the ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center as of ,august #a1 #bjbe1 including those who have remained at the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 accepted 7or1 as to detailees1 maintained7 employment at another element of the intelligence community1 or have separated from the intelligence community4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ajc7;c7 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe7;c77-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#ac72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ad7 and 7#ae7 as paragraphs 7#ac7 and 7#ad71 respectively2 and 7#b7 in section #aai;,a 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjeg7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center and inserting ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity2 7,b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking ,establishment and inserting ,organization2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,the ,president shall establish a ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center1 taking into account all appropriate government tools to and inserting ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting support efforts to before prevent and halt2 7iii7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall appoint an appropriate official within the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to oversee the efforts and activities undertaken pursuant to this section4 2 and 7iv7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 and 7,c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking establishing the ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center1 the ,president and inserting carrying out this section1 the ,director2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,establishing a primary organization within the ,united ,states ,government for integrating and inserting ,integrating2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,in establishing the ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center1 the ,president shall address the following missions and objectives to ensure that the ,center serves as the lead for the intelligence community for and inserting ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall address the following missions and objectives to ensure4 7d7 ,repeal of national security waiver authority1 report requirement1 and sense of ,congress ,such section #aai;,a is further amended by striking subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e74 7g7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,references in law ,on and after the date that is #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 any reference to the ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center in law shall be treated as a reference to the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and any reference to the ,director of the ,national ,counterproliferation and ,biosecurity ,center in law shall be treated as a reference to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 #fdje4 ,termination of ,office of ,engagement 7a7 ,termination ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall take such actions as may be necessary to terminate and wind down the operations of the ,office of ,engagement before the date specified in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,repeal ,the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is further amended by striking section #abb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfb74 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this subsection shall take effect on the date that is #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,,lxv ,matters ,relating to ,elements of the ,intelligence ,community ,a ,central ,intelligence ,agency #feja4 ,guidance on novel and significant expenditures for purposes of notification under the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7a7 ,in general ,section #h7;c7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceaj7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,not later than and inserting 7#a7 ,not later than2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 7,a7 ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,director shall issue written guidance to ensure the timely identification and reporting of novel and significant expenditures in accordance with this subsection4 ,such guidance shall-- 7i7 establish a definition of a novel and significant expenditure for purposes of this subsection2 7ii7 define internal procedures to evaluate expenditures to determine if such expenditures are novel and significant using the definition established pursuant to clause 7i72 and 7iii7 require timely congressional notification in accordance with this subsection4 7,b7 ,the ,director shall regularly review and update the guidance issued under this paragraph as appropriate4 7,c7 ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the initial guidance is issued under this paragraph1 and not later than #fj days after the date on which any material revisions to such guidance take effect1 the ,director shall provide to the committees specified in paragraph 7#a7 a briefing with respect to such guidance or such material revisions4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ajb;,a7m77#e7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd7m77#e77 7as redesignated by section #fdjb7;c7 of this ,act7 is amended in the first sentence by striking of such section and inserting of such section1 including the guidance issued under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection 7c74 #fejb4 ,improvements to security of ,central ,intelligence ,agency installations 7a7 ,agency ,headquarters ,installation ,subsection 7a77#a7 of section #ae of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceae7 is amended by striking ,compound each place it appears and inserting ,installation4 7b7 ,unmanned aircraft ,such ,act is further amended by inserting after section #ae the following3 #ae;,a4 ,authority regarding unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,authority to intercept ,notwithstanding section #dfejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #cb1 #ajcj1 and #acfg and chapters #aai and #bjf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,director may take1 and may authorize personnel of the ,agency with assigned duties under section #ae that include the security or protection of people1 facilities1 or assets within the ,united ,states to take1 the actions described in subsection 7b77#a7 that are necessary to mitigate a credible threat 7as defined by the ,director1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,transportation7 to safety or security in any specially designated area posed by an unmanned aircraft system4 7b7 ,authorized actions 7#a7 ,actions described to ensure safety and security ,the actions described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,during the operation of the unmanned aircraft system1 detect1 identify1 monitor1 and track the unmanned aircraft system1 without prior consent1 including by means of intercept or other access of a wire communication1 an oral communication1 or an electronic communication1 used to control the unmanned aircraft system4 7,b7 ,warn the operator of the unmanned aircraft system1 including by passive or active1 and by direct or indirect1 physical1 electronic1 radio1 and electromagnetic means4 7,c7 ,disrupt control of the unmanned aircraft system1 without prior consent1 including by disabling the unmanned aircraft system by intercepting1 interfering1 or causing interference with wire1 oral1 electronic1 or radio communications used to control the unmanned aircraft system4 7,d7 ,seize or exercise control of the unmanned aircraft system4 7,e7 ,seize or otherwise confiscate the unmanned aircraft system4 7,f7 ,use reasonable force1 if necessary1 to disable1 damage1 or destroy the unmanned aircraft system4 7#b7 ,limitation on actions 7,a7 ,duration ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,director may take an action described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#a7 only for the period necessary to mitigate a credible threat to safety or security identified in subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,compliance ,in carrying out this section1 the ,director shall comply with the guidance developed under subsection 7c74 7c7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,coordination and consultation 7,a7 ,coordination ,the ,director shall develop guidance for carrying out subsection 7a7 and for conducting research1 testing1 training1 and evaluation under subsection 7e7 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration to ensure that any such actions or research1 testing1 training1 and evaluation do not adversely affect or interfere with the safety and efficiency of the national airspace system4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in developing guidance for carrying out subsection 7a7 and for conducting research1 testing1 training1 and evaluation under subsection 7e71 the ,director shall request consultation by the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,chairman of the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 ,the ,secretary of ,commerce and the ,chairman may each provide such consultation during the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the request by the ,director4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the guidance under paragraph 7#a7 shall include requirements that-- 7,a7 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration advise on the types of activities covered by subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 the ,director contact the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration through the appropriate channel if practicable before1 or otherwise as soon as practicable after 7but not later than #bd hours after71 carrying out an action described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#a72 7,c7 the ,director contact the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration through the appropriate channel before conducting research1 testing1 training1 and evaluation under subsection 7e72 and 7,d7 when taking an action described in subsection 7b77#a71 all due consideration is given to-- 7i7 mitigating effects on privacy and civil liberties under the first and fourth amendments to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 mitigating damage to1 or loss of1 real and personal property2 and 7iii7 mitigating any risk of personal injury or death4 7#c7 ,updates ,on an annual basis1 the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall review the guidance developed under paragraph 7#a7 and make any necessary updates4 7d7 ,specially designated areas 7#a7 ,list ,the ,director shall make available to the congressional intelligence committees and the recipients specified in paragraph 7#e7 a list1 which may be in classified form1 of each area that the ,director-- 7,a7 determines meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 designates as a specially designated area for purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,annual update ,not later than ,march #ca each year1 the ,director shall make available to the congressional intelligence committees and the recipients specified in paragraph 7#e7 an updated list of specially designated areas under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,emergency updates ,if the ,director determines that adding an area that meets the criteria described in paragraph 7#d7 to the list under paragraph 7#a7 is necessary to mitigate a credible threat to safety or security1 the ,director may update the list to include that area as a specially designated area covered by this section if the ,director makes available to the congressional intelligence committees and the recipients specified in paragraph 7#e7 information regarding that area by not later than #g days after making such determination4 7#d7 ,criteria described ,the criteria described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,the area is identified by the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 with respect to potentially impacted airspace1 through a risk-based assessment1 as high-risk and a potential target for unlawful unmanned aircraft system-related activity4 7,b7 ,the area consists of-- 7i7 premises that-- 7,i7 are owned1 leased1 or controlled by the ,agency or the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence2 7,,ii7 are not eligible for protection from threats from unmanned aircraft systems by another department or agency of the ,federal ,government that has authority to mitigate the threat of unmanned aircraft systems1 including pursuant to section #acj;i of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,iii7 directly relate to one or more functions authorized to be performed by the ,agency or the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence under this ,act or the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq472 7ii7 one or more perimeters adjacent to such premises1 as designated by the ,director1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,transportation1 based on the specific type of action described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7iii7 the airspace above the premises and perimeters covered by clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7,c7 ,the airspace specified in subparagraph 7,b77iii7 is restricted by a temporary flight restriction or covered by a determination under section #bbji of the ,,faa ,extension1 ,safety1 and ,security ,act of #bjaf 7#di ,u4,s4,c4 #ddhjb note7 or any other similar restriction applicable to unmanned aircraft system overflights determined appropriate by the ,secretary of ,transportation4 7#e7 ,specified recipients of list ,the designated recipients for purposes of this subsection are each of the following3 7,a7 ,the chairs and ranking minority members of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,the chairs and ranking minority members of the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,the chairs and ranking minority members of the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,the chairs and ranking minority members of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate4 7,e7 ,for each committee specified in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7-- 7i7 two staff members of the committee who have the required security clearances and are designated by the chair2 and 7ii7 two staff members of the committee who have the required security clearances and are designated by the ranking minority member4 7e7 ,research1 testing1 training1 and evaluation ,the ,director may1 consistent with section #aje7;g7 of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahje7;g771 other ,federal laws1 and ,presidential directives1 conduct research1 testing1 training on1 and evaluation of any equipment1 including any electronic equipment1 to determine the capability and utility of the equipment prior to the use of the equipment for any action carried out under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,privacy protections 7#a7 ,requirement ,any interception or acquisition of1 or access to1 or maintenance or use of1 information or communications to or from an unmanned aircraft system under this section shall be conducted-- 7,a7 in a manner consistent with the first and fourth amendments to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states and applicable provisions of ,federal law2 and 7,b7 only to the extent necessary to support an action described in subsection 7b77#a7 taken to carry out the authority provided in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,limit ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,director may maintain records containing or regarding the content and dialing1 signaling1 routing1 and addressing information associated with wire communications1 oral communications1 electronic communications1 and radio communications1 and may maintain parts or the whole of an unmanned aircraft system1 only if-- 7,a7 such maintenance is for the purpose of mitigating a credible threat1 as described in subsection 7a71 to safety or security of persons in a specially designated area2 and 7,b7 such maintenance does not exceed a period of #ahj days unless-- 7i7 the ,director or the ,attorney ,general determines a longer period-- 7,i7 is necessary to directly support an ongoing security operation of the ,agency pursuant to subsection 7a72 or 7,,ii7 is required to be maintained by the ,agency under ,federal law2 7ii7 the ,director or the ,attorney ,general has created a record before the end of such #ahj-;day period providing the specific factual basis to support the determination based on the matters specified in either or both subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7i72 and 7iii7 the ,director is in compliance with the reporting requirements under subsection 7g77#b77;,b74 7#c7 ,destruction ,the ,director shall destroy any records or materials maintained under paragraph 7#b7 at the end of the period specified in such paragraph4 7#d7 ,transfer 7,a7 ,authorized disclosure ,records or materials maintained under paragraph 7#b7 may not be disclosed outside of the ,agency or ,department of ,justice unless the ,director or ,attorney ,general determine that the disclosure of such records or materials-- 7i7 is necessary to investigate or prosecute a violation of ,federal law2 7ii7 is necessary to support the counter unmanned aircraft systems activities of another department or agency of the ,federal ,government with authority to mitigate the threat of unmanned aircraft systems2 7iii7 is necessary to comply with another provision of ,federal law2 or 7iv7 is necessary to comply with an obligation to preserve materials during the course of litigation4 7,b7 ,requirement for recipient agency ,the recipient of records or materials pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 maintain the records or materials only for the purpose authorized under such subparagraph2 7ii7 disclose the records or materials only for a purpose authorized under such subparagraph2 and 7iii7 destroy the records or parts or materials once such purpose no longer applies4 7#e7 ,certification 7,a7 ,agency ,each time the ,director carries out subsection 7a7 by taking an action described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#a71 the ,director shall certify that the ,director is in compliance with paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of this subsection4 ,the ,director may only delegate the authority to make such certification to-- 7i7 the ,general ,counsel or the ,principal ,deputy ,general ,counsel2 or 7ii7 the ,director of ,operations or the ,deputy ,director of ,operations4 7,b7 ,retention ,each certification made under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be retained by the ,director for a period of at least seven years4 7g7 ,notifications and reports 7#a7 ,department of ,justice notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director carries out subsection 7a7 by taking an action described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#a71 the ,director shall notify the ,attorney ,general of such action4 7#b7 ,congressional reports ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,director shall make available to the congressional intelligence committees and the recipients specified in paragraph 7#c7 a report that includes the following3 7,a7 ,with respect to each action described in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 of subsection 7b77#a7 taken to carry out subsection 7a7 during the period covered by the report1 a description of-- 7i7 the action taken2 7ii7 options considered by the ,director to mitigate any identified effects to the national airspace system relating to such action1 including the minimization of the use of any technology that disrupts the transmission of radio or electronic signals2 and 7iii7 whether any harm1 damage1 or loss to a person or to private property resulted from such action4 7,b7 ,a description of all records or materials that1 as of the date of the report1 are being maintained for a period exceeding #ahj days pursuant to subsection 7f77#b77;,b71 and a copy of each record created pursuant to clause 7ii7 of such subsection relating to such maintenance4 7,c7 ,a copy of the guidance1 policies1 and procedures established by the ,director in effect during the period covered by the report to address privacy1 civil rights1 and civil liberties issues implicated by actions taken by the ,director in carrying out subsection 7a74 7,d7 ,information on any violation of1 or failure to comply with1 this section during the period covered by the report1 including a description of any such violation or failure4 7#c7 ,specified recipients of report ,the designated recipients for purposes of paragraph 7#b7 are each of the following3 7,a7 ,each member of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,each member of the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,each member of the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,d7 ,each member of the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate4 7,e7 ,for each committee specified in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d7-- 7i7 five staff members of the committee who have the required security clearances and are designated by the chair2 and 7ii7 five staff members of the committee who have the required security clearances and are designated by the ranking minority member4 7h7 ,forfeiture and tort claims 7#a7 ,forfeiture 7,a7 ,subject to forfeiture ,any unmanned aircraft system described in subsection 7a7 that is seized by the ,director is subject to forfeiture to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,application ,the requirements for civil1 criminal1 or administrative forfeiture under applicable law or regulation shall apply to any forfeiture conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,tort claims ,chapter #aga of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall apply to any claims for loss of property1 injury1 or death pursuant to actions taken pursuant to this section4 7i7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed as-- 7#a7 affecting the restrictions in section #aje7;g7 of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahje7;g772 7#b7 vesting in the ,director any authority of the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration2 7#c7 vesting in the ,secretary of ,transportation1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,administrator any authority of the ,director2 7#d7 creating a new cause of action or any new rights1 or waiving any defenses1 that do not otherwise exist in law as of the date of the enactment of this section2 7#e7 authorizing any official of a department or agency of the ,federal ,government to conduct any search or seizure in a manner that violates the fourth amendment to the ,constitution of the ,united ,states2 or 7#f7 authorizing any actions that violate any provision of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 including the first and fourth amendments4 7j7 ,budget ,together with the budget requests of the ,agency for each fiscal year after fiscal year #bjbf1 or not later than #g days after the date on which such a request is submitted to ,congress1 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a consolidated funding display that identifies the funding source for actions to carry out subsection 7a74 ,the funding display shall be in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7k7 ,commencement of authority ,the ,director may not carry out subsection 7a7 by taking an action described in subsection 7b77#a7 until the date on which the ,director has made available the first list under subsection 7d77#a74 7l7 ,suspension of authority ,if the ,director fails to make available the updated list by the date required under subsection 7d77#b71 the ,director may not carry out subsection 7a7 by taking an action described in subsection 7b77#a7 until the date on which the ,director makes available such updated list4 7m7 ,termination ,the authority to carry out this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjbg4 7n7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,congressional intelligence committees ,the term congressional intelligence committees means the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,radio communication ,the term radio communication has the meaning given that term in section #c of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aec74 7#c7 ,specially designated area ,the term specially designated area means an area designated by the ,director as a specially designated area for purposes of this section pursuant to subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,title #ah terms ,the terms electronic communication1 intercept1 oral communication1 and wire communication have the meanings given those terms in section #beaj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#e7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states has the meaning given that term in section #e of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#f7 ,unmanned aircraft system ,the term unmanned aircraft system has the meaning given the term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #fejc4 ,annual ,central ,intelligence ,agency workplace climate assessment ,section #cj of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ceca7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,annual ,agency climate assessment 7#a7 ,requirement ,not less frequently than once every #cfe days1 the ,director shall-- 7,a7 complete an ,agency climate assessment-- 7i7 that does not request any information that would make an ,agency employee or the position of an ,agency employee identifiable2 7ii7 for the purposes of-- 7,i7 preventing and responding to sexual assault and sexual harassment2 and 7,,ii7 examining the prevalence of sexual assault and sexual harassment occurring among the ,agency's workforce2 and 7iii7 that includes an opportunity for ,agency employees to express the opinions of the employees regarding the manner and extent to which the ,agency responds to allegations of sexual assault and complaints of sexual harassment1 and the effectiveness of such response2 and 7,b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees the findings of the ,director with respect to the climate assessment completed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,subcommittee on ,defense of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #fejd4 ,chaplain ,corps and ,chief of ,chaplains of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency 7a7 ,in general ,section #bf of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cebg7 is amended to read as follows3 #bf4 ,chaplain ,corps and ,chief of ,chaplains 7a7 ,establishment of ,chaplain ,corps ,there is in the ,agency a ,chaplain ,corps1 which shall provide spiritual and religious pastoral services and care across all components of the ,agency for employees of all faiths and non-faiths4 7b7 ,chief of ,chaplains 7#a7 ,in general ,the head of the ,chaplain ,corps shall be the ,chief of ,chaplains1 who shall be appointed by the ,director4 7#b7 ,reporting ,the ,chief of ,chaplains shall report directly to the ,director4 7#c7 ,duties ,the ,chief of ,chaplains shall-- 7,a7 oversee the ,chaplain ,corps2 and 7,b7 be the proponent for1 and consult with the ,director on-- 7i7 all guidance pertaining to chaplains' care2 7ii7 programming and instruction2 and 7iii7 any policy or guidance pertaining to religion or religious accommodation4 7#d7 ,consultation ,all appropriate offices of the ,agency shall consult with the ,chief of ,chaplains on best practices to implement guidance or policy pertaining to religion or religious accommodation4 7c7 ,services ,chaplains of the ,chaplain ,corps shall-- 7#a7 be located at the headquarters building of the ,agency2 and 7#b7 travel as necessary to provide services to personnel of the ,agency4 7d7 ,staff 7#a7 ,minimum staffing level ,the ,chaplain ,corps shall be composed of not less than #f chaplains1 of which-- 7,a7 not less than #c shall be full-time staff employees of the ,agency2 and 7,b7 not less than #c shall be government contractors4 7#b7 ,vacancies ,the ,director shall expeditiously fill any vacancies4 7#c7 ,exclusive role ,a chaplain of the ,chaplain ,corps shall serve exclusively in the chaplain's role in the ,chaplain ,corps4 7#d7 ,appointment2 compensation ,the ,director may appoint and fix the compensation of such chaplains of the ,chaplain ,corps as the ,director considers appropriate1 except that the ,director may not provide basic pay to any chaplain of the ,chaplain ,corps at an annual rate of basic pay in excess of the maximum rate of basic pay for grade ,,gs-#ae of the ,general ,schedule under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7e7 ,administration ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 provide security clearances1 including one-time read-ins1 to chaplains of the ,chaplain ,corps to ensure that personnel of the ,agency can seek unrestricted chaplaincy counseling2 and 7#b7 furnish physical workspace for the ,chaplain ,corps at the headquarters building of the ,agency4 7f7 ,privacy ,the ,director shall implement privacy standards with respect to the physical workspaces of the ,chaplain ,corps to ensure privacy for individuals visiting such spaces4 7g7 ,protection of ,chaplain ,corps ,the ,director may not require a chaplain of the ,chaplain ,corps to perform any rite1 ritual1 or ceremony that is contrary to the conscience1 moral principles1 or religious beliefs of the chaplain or of the ecclesiastical organization that ordains the chaplain4 7h7 ,certifications to ,congress ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,director shall certify to ,congress whether implementation of this section meets the requirements of this section4 4 7b7 ,applicability of ,minimum ,staffing ,requirement ,the minimum staffing level required by subsection 7d77#a7 of section #bf 7as amended by subsection 7a77 shall apply on and after the date that is #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #feje4 ,technical amendment to procurement authorities of ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,section #c7;a7 of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency ,act of #aidi 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7;a77 is amended by striking #cjfi and inserting #cjff4 ,b ,elements of ,department of ,defense #feaa4 ,counterintelligence briefings for members of the ,armed ,forces 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual has the meaning given such term in section #ihi7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,government of concern2 company of concern ,the terms government of concern and company of concern mean1 respectively1 a government described in subparagraph 7,a7 of section #ihi7;h77#b7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a company1 entity1 or other person described in subparagraph 7,b7 of such section4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,intelligence and ,security shall issue appropriate policy to require the military departments to conduct counterintelligence briefings for members of the ,armed ,forces as part of the process required by section #ihi7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,elements ,each briefing provided under subsection 7b7 shall provide members of the ,armed ,forces with-- 7#a7 awareness of methods commonly used by governments and companies of concern to solicit and learn from covered individuals sensitive military techniques1 tactics1 and procedures of the ,armed ,forces2 7#b7 recommended practices for covered individuals to avoid an activity that could subject such individuals to civil or criminal penalties2 7#c7 the contact information for the counterintelligence authorities to whom covered individuals should report attempted recruitment or a related suspicious contact2 and 7#d7 an overview of the prohibition and penalties under subsections 7a7 and 7c7 of section #ihi of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,provision of briefings at certain trainings ,the ,under ,secretary may mandate the briefings required by subsection 7b7 during the trainings required by ,department of ,defense ,directive #ebdj4jf 7relating to counterintelligence awareness and reporting71 or successor document4 ,c ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation #feba4 ,notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations by the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation of candidates for or holders of ,federal office ,title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq471 as amended by section #fcjc of this ,act1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #eah4 ,notice of counterintelligence assessments and investigations of ,federal candidates or officeholders 7a7 ,notice 7#a7 ,notice required ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall notify the chairmen and ranking minority members of the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,speaker and minority leader of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the majority and minority leaders of the ,senate of each counterintelligence assessment or investigation of an individual who is-- 7,a7 a candidate for ,federal office2 or 7,b7 a holder of ,federal office4 7#b7 ,contents ,the notice required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the relevant facts associated with the counterintelligence assessment or investigation2 and 7,b7 the identity of such individual4 7#c7 ,exception ,the ,director may refrain from providing a notice under paragraph 7#a7 to an individual who is otherwise a recipient of notices under such paragraph if that individual is a target of the counterintelligence assessment or investigation covered by the notice4 7b7 ,timing ,the ,director shall provide each notice under subsection 7a7 not later than #ae days after the date of the commencement of the counterintelligence assessment or investigation that is the subject of such notice4 ,with respect to counterintelligence assessments or investigations that commenced before the date of the enactment of this section and are ongoing as of such date of enactment1 the ,director shall provide each notice under subsection 7a7 not later than #ae days after such date of enactment4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate4 7#b7 ,the terms candidate and ,federal office have the meanings given those terms in section #cja of the ,federal ,election ,campaign ,act of #aiga 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #cjaja74 4 #febb4 ,notification of material changes to policies or procedures governing terrorist watchlist and transnational organized crime watchlist 7a7 ,notification of ,material ,changes 7#a7 ,notification required ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees notice of any material change to a policy or procedure relating to the terrorist watchlist or the transnational organized crime watchlist1 including any change to the policy or procedure for adding or removing a person from either watchlist4 ,each notification under this subsection shall include a summary of the material changes to such policy or procedure4 7#b7 ,timing of ,notification ,each notification required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted not later than #cj days after the date on which a material change described in paragraph 7#a7 takes effect4 7b7 ,requests by ,appropriate ,committees ,not later than #cj days after receiving a request from an appropriate congressional committee1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall submit to such committee all guidance in effect as of the date of the request that applies to or governs the use of the terrorist watchlist or the transnational organized crime watchlist4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,terrorist watchlist ,the term terrorist watchlist means the ,terrorist ,screening ,dataset or any successor or similar watchlist4 7#c7 ,transnational organized crime watchlist ,the term transnational organized crime watchlist means the watchlist maintained under the ,transnational ,organized ,crime ,actor ,detection ,program or any successor or similar watchlist4 #febc4 ,annual report on ,united ,states persons on the terrorist watch list 7a7 ,report ,not later than ,january #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for two years1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on known or presumed ,united ,states persons who are included on the terrorist watchlist4 7b7 ,contents ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the preceding calendar year1 the following information3 7#a7 ,the total number of persons who were included on the terrorist watchlist as of ,january #a and the total number of such persons included as of ,december #ca4 7#b7 ,the total number of known or presumed ,united ,states persons who were included on the terrorist watchlist as of ,january #a and the total number of such persons included as of ,december #ca1 including with respect to each of those dates-- 7,a7 the number of known or presumed ,united ,states persons who were included on a no fly list2 7,b7 the number of known or presumed ,united ,states persons who were included on a selectee list for additional screening2 7,c7 the number of known or presumed ,united ,states persons who were included on the terrorist watchlist as an exception to a reasonable suspicion standard and who are not subject to additional screening1 but who are included on the list to support specific screening functions of the ,federal ,government2 7,d7 the name of each terrorist organization with which the known or presumed ,united ,states persons are suspected of being affiliated and the number of such persons who are suspected of affiliating with each such terrorist organization2 and 7,e7 an identification of each ,federal agency that nominated the ,united ,states persons to the terrorist watchlist and the number of such persons nominated by each ,federal agency4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,terrorist watchlist ,the term terrorist watchlist means the ,terrorist ,screening ,dataset or any successor or similar watchlist4 7#c7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person has the meaning given the term in section #aja of the ,foreign ,intelligence ,surveillance ,act of #aigh 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ahja74 #febd4 ,annual report on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation case data ,title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #eab the following3 #eab;,a4 ,annual report on ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation case data 7a7 ,annual report ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing data on cases of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation for the fiscal year preceding the fiscal year in which the report is submitted4 7b7 ,elements ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the fiscal year covered by the report1 the number of active cases1 the number of unique cases1 and the number of cases opened1 for each of the following3 7#a7 ,russia counterintelligence cases4 7#b7 ,china counterintelligence cases4 7#c7 ,espionage or leak cases4 7#d7 ,all other counterintelligence cases1 disaggregated by country affiliation4 7#e7 ,cartel and other transnational criminal organization counterterrorism cases4 7#f7 ,all other international counterterrorism cases1 disaggregated by country affiliation4 7#g7 ,russia cyber national security cases4 7#h7 ,china cyber national security cases4 7#i7 ,all other cyber national security cases1 disaggregated by country affiliation4 7c7 ,form ,each report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 4 ,,lxvi ,artificial ,intelligence and ,other ,emerging ,technologies ,a ,artificial ,intelligence #ffja4 ,artificial ,intelligence security guidance ,section #fejd of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbe 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aah-aei7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph 7#c73 7#c7 ,in accordance with subsection 7d71 developing security guidance to defend artificial intelligence technologies from technology theft by nation-state adversaries4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,artificial ,intelligence security guidance 7#a7 ,elements ,in developing the guidance pursuant to subsection 7c77#c71 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency shall-- 7,a7 identify vulnerabilities in advanced artificial intelligence technologies1 with a focus on cybersecurity risks and security challenges unique to protecting such technologies from theft or sabotage by nation-state adversaries2 7,b7 identify elements of the artificial intelligence supply chain or development or product lifecycle that1 if accessed by nation-state adversaries1 would contribute to progress made by nation-state adversaries on advanced artificial intelligence or would provide opportunities to adversaries to compromise the confidentiality1 integrity1 or availability of artificial intelligence systems or associated supply chains2 and 7,c7 identify strategies for artificial intelligence technologies to identify1 protect1 detect1 respond1 and recover from nation-state adversary cyber threats4 7#b7 ,external collaboration ,in developing the guidance pursuant to subsection 7c77#c71 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency may collaborate1 on a voluntary basis1 with other departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government1 research entities1 and private sector entities1 as determined appropriate by the ,director1 on artificial intelligence model safety and security1 including through the provision of any computing resources the ,director determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,security guidance form ,the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency shall publish1 and may update from time to time1 the security guidance developed under subsection 7c77#c7 to share with departments and agencies of the ,united ,states ,government1 research entities1 and private sector entities1 as determined appropriate by the ,director1 at unclassified or classified levels4 4 #ffjb4 ,artificial intelligence development and usage by intelligence community 7a7 ,chief artificial intelligence officers for elements of the intelligence community ,section #fgjb of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccdm7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the officials and inserting the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officers2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking leads and inserting ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officers2 7,b7 by striking the designated element lead responsible and inserting the designated ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer1 with lead responsibility2 and 7,c7 by striking designated element leads and inserting designated ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officers4 7b7 ,identification of commonly used artificial intelligence systems and functions that can be re-used by other elements ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community shall1 in coordination with the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community1 identify commonly used artificial intelligence systems or functions that have the greatest potential for re-use without significant modification by other intelligence community elements4 7c7 ,sharing of identified applications and functions ,to the extent consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods1 for any artificial intelligence system or function identified pursuant to subsection 7b71 each ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of an element of the intelligence community shall adopt a policy to promote the sharing1 to the extent practical1 of any custom-developed code and other key technical components1 including models and model weights1 whether agency-developed or procured1 with other elements of the intelligence community that rely on common artificial intelligence systems or functions4 7d7 ,model contract terms ,the ,chief ,information ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community shall provide the elements of the intelligence community with model contractual terms for consideration by the heads of those elements to appropriately address technical data rights and rights related to artificial intelligence dataset requirements1 minimize dependency on proprietary information1 and promote the adoption of procurement practices that encourage competition to sustain a robust marketplace for artificial intelligence products and services1 including through contractual preferences for interoperable artificial intelligence products and services4 7e7 ,tracking and evaluating performance ,each head of an element of the intelligence community shall track and evaluate performance of procured and element-developed artificial intelligence1 including efficacy1 safety1 fairness1 transparency1 accountability1 appropriateness1 lawfulness1 and trustworthiness4 #ffjc4 ,application of artificial intelligence policies of the intelligence community to publicly available models hosted in classified environments 7a7 ,in general ,section #fgjb of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccdm71 as amended by section #ffjb of this ,act1 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7e72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,application of policies to publicly available models hosted in classified environments ,in carrying out subsections 7a7 and 7b71 the ,director shall ensure that the policies established under such subsections apply to the greatest extent possible to artificial intelligence models generally available to the public and hosted in classified environments4 7d7 ,testing standards and benchmarks 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community1 or any officer designated by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 shall establish standards for testing of artificial intelligence models in proportion to risk1 including benchmarks and methodologies for the performance1 efficacy1 safety1 fairness1 transparency1 accountability1 appropriateness1 lawfulness1 and trustworthiness of artificial intelligence models across common use cases1 including machine translation1 object detection1 and object recognition4 7#b7 ,identification of computing model ,the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officer of the ,intelligence ,community1 in coordination with the ,chief ,artificial ,intelligence ,officers of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall set standards for an appropriate secure computing environment1 at a level 7or multiple levels7 of classification deemed appropriate1 for elements of the intelligence community to engage in testing and evaluation of models prior to acquisition4 4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #fgjb of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccdm71 as added by subsection 7a77#c7 of this section1 shall be construed-- 7#a7 to authorize an officer or employee of the intelligence community to direct a vendor or prospective vendor to alter a model to favor a particular viewpoint2 or 7#b7 to apply to1 limit1 restrict1 or otherwise affect any department1 agency1 or division or function of a department or agency outside of the intelligence community4 7c7 ,updates ,the ,director shall make such revisions to the policies issued under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #fgjb of such ,act as the ,director considers necessary4 #ffjd4 ,prohibition on use of ,deep,seek on intelligence community systems 7a7 ,prohibition ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the other heads of the elements of the intelligence community1 shall develop standards and guidelines for elements of the intelligence community that require the removal of any covered application from national security systems operated by an element of the intelligence community1 a contractor to an element of the intelligence community1 or another entity on behalf of an element of the intelligence community4 7b7 ,applicability of ,information ,security ,requirements ,the standards and guidelines developed under subsection 7a7 shall be consistent with the information security requirements under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,national ,security and ,research ,exceptions ,the standards and guidelines developed under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 exceptions for national security purposes and research activities2 and 7#b7 risk mitigation standards and guidelines that shall apply in the case of an exception described in paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,initial standards and guidelines ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop the initial standards and guidelines under subsection 7a7 not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered application ,the term covered application means the ,deep,seek application or any successor application or service4 7#b7 ,national security system ,the term national security system has the meaning given the term in section #ceeb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,b ,biotechnology #ffaa4 ,senior officials for biotechnology 7a7 ,designation required ,title ,i of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #abc4 ,designation of senior officials for biotechnology 7a7 ,designation ,the head of each element of the intelligence community specified in subsection 7b7 shall designate a senior official of such element to serve as the official responsible for coordinating the activities of such element relating to biotechnology1 as those activities are determined and directed by the head of such element4 7b7 ,specified elements ,the elements of the intelligence community specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#c7 ,the ,national ,security ,agency4 7#d7 ,the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7#e7 ,the intelligence elements of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7#f7 ,the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of the ,department of ,energy4 7c7 ,notice to ,congress ,not later than #ae days after designating a senior official under this section1 the head of the element of the intelligence community designating such official shall submit notice of the designation to-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#b7 in the case of a designation relating to the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7b7 ,initial designation ,the head of each element of the intelligence community required to designate a senior official of such element under section #abc of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg1 as added by subsection 7a7 of this section1 shall designate such senior official not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #ffab4 ,plan on enhanced intelligence sharing relating to foreign adversary biotechnological threats 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such other heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall-- 7#a7 develop and commence carrying out a plan1 consistent with ,executive ,order #acebf and with adequate protections for sources and methods1 for streamlining the declassification or downgrading and sharing of intelligence information relating to biotechnological developments and threats in order to counter efforts by foreign adversaries to weaponize biotechnologies and biological weapons1 including threats relating to military1 industrial1 agricultural1 and health applications of biotechnology2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees such plan4 7b7 ,recipients ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include mechanisms for sharing the intelligence information described in such subsection-- 7#a7 with allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 with private sector partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 across the ,federal ,government4 7c7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the progress made by the intelligence community with respect to sharing intelligence information relating to biotechnological developments and threats with recipients specified in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the following3 7#a7 ,the congressional intelligence committees4 7#b7 ,the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 7#c7 ,the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ffac4 ,enhancing biotechnology talent within the intelligence community 7a7 ,plan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop a plan to use existing and future funding and resources of the intelligence community to ensure the intelligence community has sufficient personnel with appropriate security clearances1 including private-sector experts1 to identify and respond to biotechnology threats4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the exact number of personnel dedicated to biotechnology threats other than biological weapons in each element of the intelligence community as of the date on which such plan is completed1 including personnel breakdowns by position function4 7#b7 ,an identification of the exact number of personnel dedicated to biological weapons issues in each element of the intelligence community as of such date1 including personnel breakdowns by position function4 7#c7 ,an identification of areas within the intelligence community with respect to which the addition of full-time employees or detailees may be appropriate to address biotechnology expertise gaps4 7#d7 ,strategies for increasing partnerships with the ,national ,laboratories 7as defined in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja77 and other government and private-sector entities1 including strategies for using existing funding and resources of the intelligence community to secure expertise on biotechnology issues and provide appropriate security clearances to personnel who can provide such expertise4 7#e7 ,strategies to make use of special hiring authorities to ensure the intelligence community has sufficient personnel to inform analysis and provide independent recommendations to address emerging biotechnology threats4 7#f7 ,strategies to increase recruitment and retention of persons with biotechnology expertise4 7c7 ,implementation ,not later than #ahj days after the completion of the plan required by subsection 7a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall direct the funding and resources described in subsection 7b77#d7 towards securing sufficient expertise to identify and respond to biotechnology threats4 #ffad4 ,enhanced intelligence community support to secure ,united ,states biological data 7a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such other heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall provide support to and consult with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states1 and other ,federal agencies as appropriate when reviewing transactions relating to the acquisition of covered entities by foreign entities of concern1 including attempts by the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china-- 7#a7 to leverage and acquire biological data in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 to leverage and acquire biological data outside the ,united ,states1 including by providing economic support to the military1 industrial1 agricultural1 or health care infrastructure of foreign countries4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on-- 7#a7 a formal process for ensuring intelligence community support to ,federal agencies relating to adversary acquisition of biological data1 in compliance with ,executive ,order #adaag 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to preventing access to ,americans' bulk sensitive personal data and ,united ,states ,government-related data by countries of concern71 or any successor order2 and 7#b7 any additional resources or authorities needed to provide intelligence community support under subsection 7b77#a74 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the congressional defense committees 7as such term is defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,biological data ,the term biological data means multiomic information and other relevant information1 including associated descriptors1 derived from the structure1 function1 or process of a biological system1 that is either measured1 collected1 or aggregated for analysis1 including information from humans1 animals1 plants1 or microbes4 7#c7 ,covered entity ,the term covered entity means a private entity involved in biological data 7including biological data equipment1 technologies1 sequencing1 or synthesis71 including a biobank or other private entity that holds large amounts of biological data4 7#d7 ,foreign entity of concern ,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 7division ,b of ,public ,law #aag-afg2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibba7;a774 #ffae4 ,ensuring intelligence community procurement of domestic ,united ,states production of synthetic ,,dna and ,,rna 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with such other heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall establish a policy to ensure that elements of the intelligence community that procure products made using synthetic ,,dna or ,,rna from domestic sources do not contract with ,chinese biotechnology suppliers or ,chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediaries that are determined by the ,director to pose a security or supply chain threat to the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall provide that an element of the intelligence community may not-- 7#a7 procure or obtain any product made using synthetic ,,dna or ,,rna unless-- 7,a7 the final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 all significant processing of the product occurs in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 all or nearly all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the ,united ,states or an allied nation2 or 7#b7 contract with any ,chinese biotechnology supplier or ,chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary that is determined by the ,director to pose a security or supply chain threat to the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,waiver ,as part of the policy required by subsection 7a71 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may establish a waiver process for the heads of the elements of the intelligence community under which the head of the relevant element may waive the prohibition under subsection 7b74 ,a waiver may be made under the process only if the head of the relevant element complies with any conditions the ,director may establish for the waiver process4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,biotechnology ,the term #8#8biotechnology'' means the use of biological processes1 organisms1 or systems for manufacturing1 research1 or medical purposes1 including genetic engineering1 synthetic biology1 and bioinformatics4 7#b7 ,chinese biotechnology supplier ,the term ,chinese biotechnology supplier means a supplier of biotechnology that is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary ,the term ,chinese biotechnology supply chain intermediary means a ,united ,states domestic supplier of biotechnology where a controlling interest in the ,united ,states domestic supplier is owned by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#d7 ,synthetic ,,dna or ,,rna ,the term synthetic ,,dna or ,,rna means any nucleic acid sequence that is produced de novo through chemical or enzymatic synthesis4 #ffaf4 ,strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to ,china's investment in ,united ,states-origin biotechnology 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in coordination with the officials specified in subsection 7b71 shall submit to the ,president1 the congressional intelligence committees1 and the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 a strategy for addressing intelligence gaps relating to 7#a7 investment activity by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the biotechnology sector of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 acquisition by entities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china of intellectual property relating to ,united ,states-origin biotechnology4 ,the strategy shall include any authorities or resources needed to address these gaps4 7b7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency4 7#b7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of the ,treasury for ,intelligence and ,analysis4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency4 7#d7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,intelligence and ,counterintelligence of the ,department of ,energy4 7#e7 ,the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,intelligence and ,research4 7#f7 ,the heads of such other elements of the intelligence community as the ,director of ,national ,intelligence considers appropriate4 ,c ,other matters #ffba4 ,enhancing intelligence community technology adoption metrics 7a7 ,metric ,development and ,implementation ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,geospatial-,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,reconnaissance ,office1 and the ,director of the ,defense ,intelligence ,agency shall each develop and implement a process 7which may be different from the processes of the other elements7 that makes use of a single set of metrics to assess1 on an agency-wide1 aggregate basis1 the success of the agency's efforts regarding the adoption1 integration1 and operational impact of the most relevant emerging technologies within the respective agencies of those ,directors4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than one year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the head of each agency described in subsection 7a7 shall provide to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the implementation of this section1 including-- 7#a7 the metrics established under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the success of the element toward meeting such metrics2 and 7#c7 any recommendations of the head of such agency for legislative or regulatory reforms to improve technology adoption4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the term emerging technology has the meaning given such term in section #fgja of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd note74 #ffbb4 ,report on identification of intelligence community sites for advanced nuclear technologies 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,report on identification of sites ,not later than #bdj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in consultation with such heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers necessary1 and in coordination with efforts of the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,energy1 submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report identifying #a or more sites which could benefit from secure1 resilient energy through the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies1 which deployment would be to serve in whole or in part the facility1 structure1 infrastructure1 or part thereof for which a head of an element of the intelligence community has financial or maintenance responsibility4 7c7 ,plans ,the report submitted pursuant to subsection 7b7 shall include plans to ensure-- 7#a7 prioritizing early site preparation and licensing activities for deployment of advanced nuclear technologies with a goal of beginning advanced nuclear technology deployment at any identified site not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7#b7 the ability to authorize an identified site to interconnect with the commercial electric grid1 in accordance with the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 if the head of the element responsible for the reactor deployment determines that such interconnection enhances national security2 and 7#c7 fuel for the advanced nuclear technologies operated at identified sites is not subject to obligations 7as defined in section #aaj4b of title #aj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or successor regulations74 #ffbc4 ,strategy on intelligence coordination and sharing relating to critical and emerging technologies 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#c7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,strategy ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop a strategy for-- 7#a7 coordinating the collection1 processing1 analysis1 and dissemination of foreign intelligence relating to critical and emerging technologies across the intelligence community2 and 7#b7 the appropriate sharing of such intelligence with other ,federal departments and agencies with responsibilities for regulation1 innovation and research1 science1 public health1 export control and screenings1 and ,federal financial tools4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #cj days after the development of the strategy required by subsection 7b71 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a copy of the strategy4 ,,lxvii ,matters ,relating to ,foreign ,countries ,a ,matters ,relating to ,china #fgja4 ,modification of annual reports on influence operations and campaigns in the ,united ,states by the ,chinese ,communist ,party ,section #aajg of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting after ,director of the ,national ,counterintelligence and ,security ,center the following3 1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 the ,director of the ,national ,security ,agency1 and any other relevant head of an element of the intelligence community12 and 7,b7 by inserting after congressional intelligence committees1 the following3 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives12 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#aj7 as paragraph 7#ab72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#i7 the following3 7#aj7 ,a listing of provincial1 municipal1 or other law enforcement institutions1 including police departments1 in the ,people's ,republic of ,china associated with establishing or maintaining a ,chinese police presence in the ,united ,states4 7#aa7 ,a listing of colleges and universities in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that conduct military research or host dedicated military initiatives or laboratories4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7c74 #fgjb4 ,intelligence sharing with allies on ,chinese ,communist ,party efforts in ,europe ,it is the sense of the ,congress that malign influence efforts by the ,chinese ,communist ,party have increased in ,europe1 as they have in the ,united ,states homeland1 and that the intelligence community should seek every opportunity to coordinate with ,european partners1 including through the sharing of intelligence1 as appropriate1 to both illuminate and disrupt such malign influence efforts4 #fgjc4 ,prohibition on intelligence community contracting with ,chinese military companies engaged in biotechnology research1 development1 or manufacturing 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #abfj;,h list ,the term #abfj;,h list means the list of ,chinese military companies operating in the ,united ,states most recently submitted under section #abfj;,h7b77#a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7#b7 ,affiliate ,the term affiliate means an entity that directly or indirectly controls1 is controlled by1 or is under common control with another entity4 7#c7 ,biotechnology ,the term biotechnology means the use of biological processes1 organisms1 or systems for manufacturing1 research1 or medical purposes1 including genetic engineering1 synthetic biology1 and bioinformatics4 7b7 ,prohibition ,subject to subsections 7d7 and 7e71 a head of an element of the intelligence community may not enter into1 renew1 or extend any contract for a product or service with-- 7#a7 any entity listed on the #abfj;,h list that is engaged in biotechnology research1 development1 or manufacturing activities2 7#b7 any entity that is a known or assessed affiliate of any entity described in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 any entity that has a known or assessed joint venture1 partnership1 or contractual relationship with any entity described in paragraph 7#a71 if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines that the relationship presents a risk to the national security of the ,united ,states2 or 7#d7 any other entity that is engaged in biotechnology research1 development1 or manufacturing activities1 if the ,director of ,national ,intelligence determines that the activities present a risk to the national security of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,implementation and compliance ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in consultation with the heads of the elements of the intelligence community-- 7#a7 establish guidelines for the implementation of this section2 7#b7 maintain both a publicly available and classified list of entities covered by the prohibition in subsection 7b72 7#c7 require that each head of an element of the intelligence community ensure that any contractor engaged by the element certify that neither it nor any of its subcontractors are engaged in a contract for a product or service with an entity covered by the prohibition in subsection 7b72 and 7#d7 otherwise ensure compliance with subsection 7b74 7d7 ,waiver process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence may establish a waiver process for the heads of the elements of the intelligence community under which the head of the relevant element may waive the prohibition under subsection 7b7 for a procurement on a case-by-case basis4 ,a waiver may be made under the process only if the head of the relevant element-- 7,a7 complies with any conditions the ,director may establish for the process2 and 7,b7 determines1 in writing1 that-- 7i7 the procurement is essential for national security and no reasonable alternative source exists2 and 7ii7 appropriate measures are in place to mitigate risks associated with the procurement4 7#b7 ,congressional notification ,for each waiver for a procurement issued under subsection 7b71 the ,director and the relevant head of the element of the intelligence community shall1 not later than #cj days after issuing the waiver1 submit to the congressional intelligence committees1 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a notice of the waiver1 which shall include a justification for the waiver and a description of the risk mitigation measures implemented for the procurement4 7e7 ,exceptions ,the prohibition in subsection 7b7 shall not apply to-- 7#a7 the acquisition or provision of health care services overseas for-- 7,a7 employees of the ,united ,states1 including members of the uniformed services 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code71 whose official duty stations are located overseas or who are on permissive temporary duty travel overseas2 or 7,b7 employees of contractors or subcontractors of the ,united ,states-- 7i7 who are performing under a contract that directly supports the missions or activities of individuals described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 whose primary duty stations are located overseas or who are on permissive temporary duty travel overseas2 or 7#b7 the acquisition1 use1 or distribution of human multiomic data1 lawfully compiled1 that is commercially or publicly available4 7f7 ,effective date ,this section shall take effect on the date that is #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and apply to any contract entered into1 renewed1 or extended on or after such effective date4 7g7 ,sunset ,the provisions of this section shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,this section shall only be construed to apply to activities of an element of the intelligence community4 #fgjd4 ,report on the wealth of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall post on a publicly available website of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and submit to the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the wealth of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the personal wealth1 financial holdings1 and business interests of the following foreign persons3 7,a7 ,the ,general ,secretary of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7,b7 ,members of the ,politburo ,standing ,committee4 7,c7 ,members of the full ,politburo4 7#b7 ,evidence of physical and financial assets owned or controlled directly or indirectly by such foreign persons1 including-- 7,a7 real estate holdings inside and outside the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including the ,special ,administrative ,regions of ,hong ,kong and ,macau2 7,b7 any high-value personal assets2 and 7,c7 business holdings1 investments1 and financial accounts held in jurisdictions outside mainland ,china4 7#c7 ,identification of financial proxies1 business associates1 or other entities used to obscure the ownership of such wealth and assets1 including as a baseline those referenced in the ,march #bjbe report issued by the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence entitled1 ,wealth and ,corrupt ,activities of the ,leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party4 7#d7 ,nonpublic information related to the wealth of the leadership of the ,chinese ,communist ,party1 to the extent possible consistent with the protection of intelligence sources and methods4 7c7 ,form ,the report posted and submitted under subsection 7a7 shall be in unclassified form1 but the version submitted to the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives may include a classified annex as necessary4 #fgje4 ,assessment and report on investments by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the agriculture sector of ,brazil 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agriculture sector ,the term agriculture sector means any physical infrastructure1 energy production1 land1 or other inputs associated with the production of agricultural commodities 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb774 7#b7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7,c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,assessment required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall assess the extent of investment by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in the agriculture sector of ,brazil4 7#b7 ,considerations ,the assessment shall consider the following3 7,a7 ,the extent to which ,president ,xi ,jinping has engaged in or directed engagement with ,brazilian leadership with regard to the agriculture sector of ,brazil4 7,b7 ,the extent of engagement between the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china and the agriculture sector of ,brazil4 7,c7 ,the strategic intentions of the engagement or direction of ,president ,xi1 if any1 to invest in the agriculture sector of ,brazil4 7,d7 ,the number of entities based in or owned by the ,people's ,republic of ,china invested in the agriculture sector of ,brazil1 including joint ventures with ,brazilian-owned companies4 7,e7 ,the impacts to the supply chain1 global market1 and food security of investment in or control of the agriculture sector in ,brazil by the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7c7 ,report required 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report detailing the assessment required by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 #fgjf4 ,identification of entities that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army 7a7 ,definition of appropriate committees of ,congress ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the congressional intelligence committees2 7#b7 the congressional defense committees 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7#c7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 7b7 ,in general ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall identify the businesses1 academic and research institutions1 and other entities in the ,people's ,republic of ,china that provide support to the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 including-- 7#a7 for national defense or military modernization1 including the development1 application1 or integration of civilian capabilities for military1 paramilitary1 or security purposes2 7#b7 for the development1 production1 testing1 or proliferation of weapons systems1 critical technologies1 or dual-use items1 as defined under applicable ,united ,states law 7including regulations72 or 7#c7 academic1 scientific1 or technical collaboration that materially contributes to or supports any of the activities described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 7c7 ,submission of list to ,congress ,not later than the date that is #ahj days after the enactment of this ,act1 and not later than the anniversary of that date for each of two years thereafter1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a list of each entity identified under subsection 7b74 #fgjg4 ,mission manager for the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,establishment of position 7#a7 ,in general ,there shall be a mission manager for all intelligence collection matters relating to the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,the mission manager shall be designated or appointed by the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the mission manager designated or appointed under paragraph 7#a7 may be an individual serving in a position within the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7b7 ,applicability ,the first mission manager under subsection 7a7 shall be designated or appointed not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,termination ,this section shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #fgjh4 ,national ,intelligence ,estimate of advancements in biotechnology by the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,national ,intelligence ,council1 shall-- 7#a7 produce a ,national ,intelligence ,estimate with respect to advancements by the ,people's ,republic of ,china in biotechnology and any other significant technology or science sector the ,director considers related2 and 7#b7 submit such ,national ,intelligence ,estimate to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives4 ,b ,other ,matters #fgaa4 ,improvements to requirement for monitoring of ,iranian enrichment of uranium-#bce ,section #gdac7;b7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking assesses that the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran has produced or possesses any amount of uranium-#bce enriched to greater than #fj percent purity or has engaged in significant enrichment activity1 and inserting makes a finding described in paragraph 7#b7 pursuant to an assessment12 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,finding described ,a finding described in this paragraph is a finding that the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran has-- 7,a7 produced or possesses any amount of uranium-#bce enriched to greater than #fj-percent purity2 7,b7 engaged in significant enrichment activity2 or 7,c7 made the decision to produce a nuclear weapon from highly enriched uranium4 4 #fgab4 ,policy toward certain agents of foreign governments ,section #fja of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #aihe 7,public ,law #ih-fah2 #ih ,stat4 #ccjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 7relating to an amendment to the ,state ,department ,basic ,authorities ,act of #aief 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjc77 and 7d7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #dcjc note7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#a7 the following new subsections3 7b7 ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in negotiating agreements with foreign governments regarding reciprocal privileges and immunities of ,united ,states diplomatic personnel1 shall consult with the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence in achieving the sense of ,congress in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 and the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives a report on each foreign government that-- 7#a7 engages in intelligence activities within the ,united ,states harmful to the national security of the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 possesses numbers1 status1 privileges and immunities1 travel accommodations1 or facilities within the ,united ,states of official representatives to the ,united ,states that exceed the respective numbers1 status1 privileges and immunities1 travel accommodations1 or facilities within such country of official representatives of the ,united ,states to such country4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 as redesignated by this section1 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting subsection 7d74 #fgac4 ,extension of intelligence community coordinator for ,russian atrocities accountability ,section #feab of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cedc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbe note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting before the period the following3 1 including with respect to the forcible transfer and deportation of ,ukrainian children2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking #bjbf and inserting #bjbh2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the date that is #d years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjbh4 ,the ,director and ,coordinator shall carry out this section before such date regardless of any ceasefire or cessation of armed hostilities by ,russia in ,ukraine occurring before such date44 #fgad4 ,plan to enhance intelligence support to counter foreign influence intended to continue or expand the conflict in ,sudan ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,central ,intelligence ,agency1 in consultation with such other heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 shall develop a plan-- 7#a7 to share relevant intelligence1 if any1 relating to foreign efforts to continue or expand the conflict in ,sudan1 with regional allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 including to downgrade or declassify such intelligence as needed2 and 7#b7 to collect and analyze intelligence to enable the ,united ,states ,government to counter foreign efforts to continue or expand the conflict in ,sudan in order to protect national and regional security4 #fgae4 ,review of information relating to actions by foreign governments to assist persons evading justice ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall1 in coordination with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 complete a review for declassification of any information in the possession of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation collected on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj1 relating to whether any foreign government official has assisted or facilitated any citizen or national of their country in departing the ,united ,states while the citizen or national was under investigation or awaiting trial or sentencing for a criminal offense committed in the ,united ,states to determine what information1 if any1 can be appropriately declassified and made available to the public4 ,upon completion of the review1 the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall make such information1 if any1 available to the public in a manner consistent with provisions of ,federal law related to privacy4 #fgaf4 ,national ,intelligence ,estimate on the ,western ,hemisphere 7a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 acting through the ,national ,intelligence ,council1 shall produce a ,national ,intelligence ,estimate on the ,western ,hemisphere4 7b7 ,elements ,the ,national ,intelligence ,estimate required by subsection 7a7 shall cover the #aj-year period beginning on the date on which the ,estimate is produced and include an assessment of-- 7#a7 the major threats to ,united ,states national security interests in the ,western ,hemisphere2 7#b7 the attitudes of other nations in the ,western ,hemisphere toward partnership with the ,united ,states1 ,china1 and ,russia1 including the willingness of ,western ,hemisphere nations to support ,united ,states national security priorities and the likely trajectory of ,western ,hemisphere nations' relationships with the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the extent to which expanded economic1 energy1 law enforcement1 intelligence1 counternarcotics1 or security cooperation between nations in the ,western ,hemisphere and the ,united ,states could help mitigate the threats identified in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#d7 the extent to which expanded economic1 energy1 law enforcement1 intelligence1 counternarcotics1 and security cooperation between and among other nations in the ,western ,hemisphere 7excluding the ,united ,states7 could help mitigate the threats identified in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,availability to public ,at the same time the ,director produces the ,estimate under subsection 7a71 the ,director shall make available to the public1 on the publicly accessible website of the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 an unclassified summary of the key findings of the ,estimate4 #fgag4 ,plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration1 coordination1 and cooperation with the ,government of ,mexico ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the head of each element of the intelligence community shall submit to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence the following3 7#a7 ,a description and assessment of the intelligence community element's direct relationship1 if any1 with any element of the ,government of ,mexico4 7#b7 ,a strategy to enhance counternarcotics cooperation and appropriate coordination with each element of the ,government of ,mexico with which the intelligence community element has a direct relationship4 7#c7 ,recommendations and a description of the resources required to efficiently and effectively implement the strategy required by paragraph 7#b7 in furtherance of the national interest of the ,united ,states4 #fgah4 ,requirements with respect to duty to warn former senior officials and other ,united ,states persons 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress is gravely concerned about the ongoing threat of lethal plotting against ,united ,states persons from adversary nations1 including those against numerous former senior ,united ,states officials1 principally from the ,government of the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 ,information collected regarding plots against ,united ,states persons requires expeditious fulfilment of the duty to warn process of the intelligence community1 including close consultation with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7b7 ,notice of warning 7#a7 ,notice required ,if an element of the intelligence community determines pursuant to procedures established in accordance with ,intelligence ,community ,directive #aia 7or any successor directive7 that such element has a duty to warn a ,united ,states person inside the ,united ,states of an impending threat and1 after consultation with the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation when required1 notifies such person or facilitates notification of such person by another party1 the head of such element shall also immediately provide notice of the warning to the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation and1 if such person is under the protection of an element of the ,federal ,government1 a person responsible for the protection of such ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,process for notification ,if notice is required under paragraph 7#a7 to a person responsible for the protection of a ,united ,states person1 such notice may be made in any appropriate and expeditious manner1 including through the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation4 7c7 ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation records of warnings ,the ,director of the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation shall establish a process for documenting and maintaining records of each notice of a warning provided to the ,director in accordance with subsection 7b74 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any duty to warn already in effect1 including under ,intelligence ,community ,directive #aia 7relating to duty to warn7 and any policies or procedures issued in accordance with such directive4 7e7 ,united ,states person defined ,in this section1 the term ,united ,states person has the meaning given the term in section #aje;,a of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjci74 ,,lxviii ,reports and ,other ,matters #fhja4 ,modification and repeal of reporting requirements 7a7 ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#a7 ,financial intelligence on terrorist assets 7,a7 ,repeal ,section #aah of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjee7 is repealed4 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ejg7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cajf7;a77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#e74 7,c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 shall take effect on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 7#b7 ,counterintelligence and national security protections for intelligence community grant funding ,section #aba of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjfa7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,personnel-level assessments for the intelligence community ,section #ejf;,b of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjih7 is repealed4 7#d7 ,national ,intelligence ,university ,subtitle ,d of title ,x of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbg et seq47 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking section #ajcc2 and 7,b7 by redesignating sections #ajcd and #ajce as sections #ajcc and #ajcd1 respectively4 7#e7 ,measures to mitigate counterintelligence threats from proliferation and use of foreign commercial spyware ,section #aajb;,a7b77#a7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cbcb;a7 is amended by inserting for seven years after annually thereafter4 7b7 ,intelligence ,authorization ,acts 7#a7 ,briefings on programs for next-generation microelectronics in support of artificial intelligence ,section #gejg of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cccds7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,expansion of security clearances for certain contractors ,section #fgae of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #cegb7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively4 7#c7 ,trends in ,technologies of ,strategic ,importance to ,united ,states ,section #hcc of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7division ,x of ,public ,law #aag-ajc2 #acf ,stat4 #ajce7 is repealed4 7#d7 ,briefings on ,iranian expenditures supporting foreign military and terrorist activities ,section #fgje of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #idab7 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking and annual briefing2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,national ,security ,effects of ,global ,water ,insecurity and ,emerging ,infectious ,disease and ,pandemics ,section #fgbb of the ,damon ,paul ,nelson and ,matthew ,young ,pollard ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,years #bjah1 #bjai1 and #bjbj 7division ,e of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbd note7 is repealed4 7#f7 ,counter ,active ,measures by ,russia1 ,china1 ,iran1 ,north ,korea1 or ,other ,nation ,state to ,exert ,covert ,influence ,section #eja of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7division ,n of ,public ,law #aae-ca2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja note7 is amended by striking subsection 7h74 7#g7 ,notice of deployment or transfer of containerized missile system by ,russia or certain other countries ,section #eja of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaf 7division ,m of ,public ,law #aad-aac7 is repealed4 7c7 ,other provisions of law 7#a7 ,proposal to modify or introduce new aircraft or sensors for flight by the ,russian ,federation under ,open ,skies ,treaty ,section #abdb of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 #8,buck' ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia2 #abh ,stat4 #cefc7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,briefings on analytic integrity reviews 7,a7 ,in general ,section #ajai of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd7 is amended by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d74 7,b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #fcab7;d77#a7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd note7 is amended by striking ,in conjunction with each briefing provided under section #ajai7;c7 of the ,intelligence ,reform and ,terrorism ,prevention ,act of #bjjd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfd7;c77 and inserting ,not later than ,february #a each year4 7#c7 ,commerce with1 and assistance to1 ,cuba from other foreign countries ,section #ajh of the ,cuban ,liberty and ,democratic ,solidarity 7,,libertad7 ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aad2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #fjch7 is repealed4 #fhjb4 ,revisions to congressional notification of intelligence collection adjustments ,section #bb of the ,national ,security ,agency ,act of #aiei 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cfbj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the occurrence of an intelligence collection adjustment and inserting that a covered intelligence collection or sharing adjustment has occurred2 and 7,b7 by striking notification of the intelligence collection adjustment and inserting summary of such adjustment and the cause of such adjustment2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,covered ,intelligence ,collection or ,sharing ,adjustment ,the term covered intelligence collection or sharing adjustment means an action or inaction by the ,national ,security ,agency that results in a significant change to-- 7,a7 the quantity of intelligence collected by the ,national ,security ,agency with respect to a foreign country1 foreign organization1 or senior leader of a foreign country or foreign organization2 or 7,b7 policies or practices of the ,national ,security ,agency with respect to the sharing of intelligence with a foreign country1 organization of foreign countries1 or organization of countries of which the ,united ,states is a member4 4 #fhjc4 ,declassification of intelligence and additional transparency measures relating to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 jointly with the head of each element of the intelligence community-- 7#a7 perform a declassification review of intelligence relating to the origins of ,coronavirus ,disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai71 including-- 7,a7 research conducted at the ,wuhan ,institute of ,virology or any other medical or scientific research center within the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7,b7 information relating to ,gain of ,function research and the intention of this research2 7,c7 information relating to sources of funding or direction for research on coronaviruses1 including both sources within the ,people's ,republic of ,china and foreign sources2 and 7,d7 the possibility of zoonotic origins of ,,covid-#ai2 7#b7 perform a declassification review of intelligence relating to efforts by government officials of entities of the ,people's ,republic of ,china-- 7,a7 to disrupt or obstruct information sharing or investigations into the origins of the coronavirus disease #bjai 7,,covid-#ai7 pandemic2 7,b7 to disrupt the sharing of medically significant information relating to the transmissibility and potential harm of ,,sars-,co,v-#b to humans1 including-- 7i7 efforts to limit the sharing of information with the ,united ,states ,government2 7ii7 efforts to limit the sharing of information with the governments of allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 efforts to limit the sharing of information with the ,united ,nations and ,world ,health ,organization2 7,c7 to obstruct or otherwise limit the sharing of information between national1 provincial1 and city governments within the ,people's ,republic of ,china and between subnational entities within the ,people's ,republic of ,china and external researchers2 7,d7 to deny the sharing of information with the ,united ,states1 allies and partners of the ,united ,states1 or multilateral organizations1 including the ,united ,nations and the ,world ,health ,organization2 7,e7 to pressure or lobby foreign governments1 journalists1 medical researchers1 officials of the ,united ,states ,government1 or officials of multilateral organizations 7including the ,united ,nations and the ,world ,health ,organization7 with respect to the source1 scientific origins1 transmissibility1 or other attributes of the ,,sars-,co,v-#b virus or the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7,f7 to disrupt government or private-sector efforts to conduct research and development of medical interventions or countermeasures for the ,,covid-#ai pandemic1 including vaccines2 and 7,g7 to promote alternative narratives regarding the origins of ,,covid-#ai as well as the domestic ,chinese and international response to the ,,covid-#ai pandemic2 7#c7 release publicly the intelligence products described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 including such redactions as the ,director1 with the concurrence of the head of the originating intelligence community element1 determines necessary to protect sources and methods and information concerning ,united ,states persons2 and 7#d7 submit to the congressional intelligence committees an unredacted version of the declassified intelligence products described in paragraph 7#c74 #fhjd4 ,classified intelligence budget justification materials and submission of intelligence community drug control resource summary 7a7 ,classified intelligence budget justification materials ,section #ejf;,j7b7 of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #caje;a7b77 is amended by inserting and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives after congressional intelligence committees4 7b7 ,intelligence community drug control resource summary 7#a7 ,requirement ,the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall develop a summary of intelligence community drug control resources for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 7#b7 ,submission 7,a7 ,summary ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,director of ,national ,intelligence submits to the congressional intelligence committees the classified intelligence budget justification materials under section #ejf;,j of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #caje;a7 for a fiscal year covered by subsection 7a71 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees and the ,committees on ,appropriations of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a consolidated summary of the drug control resources of the intelligence community for that fiscal year4 ,to the extent practicable and applicable1 the ,director shall organize such summary in a similar manner as the ,national ,drug ,control ,program budget under section #gjd7;c7 of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #aiih 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agjc7;c774 7,b7 ,matters included ,each summary under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,a certification by the ,director stating that the drug control resources of the intelligence community are designed to implement the responsibilities of the intelligence community in support of the counter-drug efforts of the ,united ,states1 as reflected in the ,national ,drug ,control ,strategy under section #gjf of the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy ,reauthorization ,act of #aiih 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 and the ,national ,interdiction ,command and ,control ,plan under section #gaa7;a77#d7 of such ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #agaj7;a77#d774 7ii7 ,a description of the key accomplishments of the intelligence community with respect to counternarcotics during the fiscal year in which the summary is submitted and the previous fiscal year4 7iii7 ,the total amounts requested for the ,national ,intelligence ,program for counternarcotics for the fiscal year covered by the summary and for the previous fiscal year4 7iv7 ,each of the total amounts under subparagraph 7,c71 disaggregated by each element of the intelligence community at the expenditure center1 project1 and subproject levels4 7v7 ,any other information the ,director determines appropriate to provide the congressional intelligence committees with a consolidated1 comprehensive1 and detailed understanding of the amounts1 activities1 and purposes of the amounts requested for the ,national ,intelligence ,program for counternarcotics for the fiscal year covered by the summary4 7,c7 ,provision of information ,each head of an element of the intelligence community shall timely provide to the ,director of ,national ,intelligence the information the ,director requires to develop each summary under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #gcbj7;a7 of the ,intelligence ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7division ,g of ,public ,law #aah-ca2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjif note7 is amended by striking #bjbg and inserting #bjbf4 #fhje4 ,requiring penetration testing as part of the testing and certification of voting systems ,section #bca of the ,help ,america ,vote ,act of #bjjb 7#eb ,u4,s4,c4 #bjiga7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,required penetration testing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this subsection1 the ,commission shall provide for the conduct of penetration testing as part of the testing1 certification1 decertification1 and recertification of voting system hardware and software by the ,commission based on accredited laboratories under this section4 7#b7 ,accreditation ,the ,commission shall develop a program for the acceptance of the results of penetration testing on election systems4 ,the penetration testing required by this subsection shall be required for ,commission certification4 ,the ,commission shall vote on the selection of any entity identified4 ,the requirements for such selection shall be based on consideration of an entity's competence to conduct penetration testing under this subsection4 ,the ,commission may consult with the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology or any other appropriate ,federal agency on lab selection criteria and other aspects of this program4 4 #fhjf4 ,standard guidelines for intelligence community to report and document anomalous health incidents 7a7 ,standard guidelines ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall1 in coordination with such heads of elements of the intelligence community as the ,director considers appropriate1 develop and issue standard guidelines for personnel of the intelligence community to report and properly document anomalous health incidents4 7b7 ,conformity with ,department of ,defense guidelines ,in developing the standard guidelines required by subsection 7a71 the ,director shall ensure that such standard guidelines are as similar as practicable to guidelines issued by the ,secretary of ,defense for personnel of the ,department of ,defense to report and properly document anomalous health incidents4 7c7 ,submission ,not later than #aj days after the date on which the ,director issues the standard guidelines required by subsection 7a71 the ,director shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees the standard guidelines1 including a statement describing the implementation of such standard guidelines1 how the standard guidelines differ from those issued by the ,secretary1 and the justifications for such differences4 ,g ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe #gjja4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this division may be cited as the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this division is as follows3 ,sec4 #gjja4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #gjjb4 ,definitions and directions4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,automatic execution of conforming changes4 ,title ,,lxxi--,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,authorization of appropriations ,sec4 #gaja4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training4 ,subtitle ,b--,accountability ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,major acquisitions4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,quarterly acquisition brief requirements4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,overdue reports4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,requirement for ,coast ,guard to provide analysis of alternatives for aircraft4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,oversight of funds4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,regular polar security cutter updates4 ,sec4 #gaah4 ,annual plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,pacific2 feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of operation blue pacific4 ,sec4 #gaai4 ,annual plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,caribbean4 ,sec4 #gabj4 ,prohibition on submission to ,congress of slideshow presentations4 ,title ,,lxxii--,organization1 ,authorities1 ,acquisition1 and ,personnel of the ,coast ,guard ,subtitle ,a--,authorities ,sec4 #gbja4 ,reorganization of chapter #c4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,public availability of information4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,agreements4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,preparedness plans for ,coast ,guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,additional ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,coast ,guard access to ,department of the ,treasury fund4 ,subtitle ,b--,acquisition ,sec4 #gbaa4 ,modification of prohibition on use of lead systems integrators4 ,sec4 #gbab4 ,acquisition improvements4 ,sec4 #gbac4 ,restriction on acquisition1 procurement1 or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards4 ,sec4 #gbad4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard4 ,sec4 #gbae4 ,great ,lakes icebreaking4 ,sec4 #gbaf4 ,briefing on deployment of special purpose craft-heavy weather second generation 7,,spec-,,hwx ,,ii7 vessels in ,pacific ,northwest4 ,sec4 #gbag4 ,report on #hg-;foot patrol boat fleet4 ,sec4 #gbah4 ,procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems4 ,subtitle ,c--,personnel ,sec4 #gbba4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare4 ,sec4 #gbbb4 ,deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for health professions officers4 ,sec4 #gbbc4 ,modifications to the officer involuntary separation process4 ,sec4 #gbbd4 ,modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations4 ,sec4 #gbbe4 ,family leave policies for ,coast ,guard4 ,sec4 #gbbf4 ,modifications to career flexibility program4 ,sec4 #gbbg4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder1 sexual assault1 or traumatic brain injury4 ,sec4 #gbbh4 ,authority for certain personnel2 command sponsorship for dependents of members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,unalaska1 ,alaska2 improved prevention of and response to hazing and bullying4 ,sec4 #gbbi4 ,authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers4 ,sec4 #gbcj4 ,additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards4 ,sec4 #gbca4 ,behavioral health4 ,sec4 #gbcb4 ,travel allowance for members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,alaska4 ,sec4 #gbcc4 ,tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot program4 ,sec4 #gbcd4 ,recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by ,coast ,guard remote locations4 ,sec4 #gbce4 ,notification4 ,subtitle ,d--,coast ,guard ,academy ,sec4 #gbda4 ,modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard ,academy2 consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the ,coast ,guard ,academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense2 room reassignment4 ,sec4 #gbdb4 ,modification of ,board of ,visitors4 ,sec4 #gbdc4 ,coast ,guard ,academy ,cadet ,advisory ,board4 ,sec4 #gbdd4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations4 ,sec4 #gbde4 ,policy on hazing4 ,sec4 #gbdf4 ,concurrent jurisdiction at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gbdg4 ,study on ,coast ,guard ,academy oversight4 ,sec4 #gbdh4 ,electronic locking mechanisms to ensure ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet room security4 ,sec4 #gbdi4 ,report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gbej4 ,required posting of information4 ,sec4 #gbea4 ,installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms4 ,sec4 #gbeb4 ,review and modification of ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence4 ,subtitle ,e--,reports and ,policies ,sec4 #gbfa4 ,policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid1 including ,fentanyl1 overdoses4 ,sec4 #gbfb4 ,policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking4 ,sec4 #gbfc4 ,plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and ,taiwan ,coast ,guard administration4 ,sec4 #gbfd4 ,aids to navigation4 ,sec4 #gbfe4 ,study and gap analysis with respect to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi aviation hanger4 ,sec4 #gbff4 ,report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of ,coast ,guard who rely on ferry systems4 ,sec4 #gbfg4 ,report on ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 ,sec4 #gbfh4 ,report on and expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 ,sec4 #gbfi4 ,annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits4 ,sec4 #gbgj4 ,report on ,coast ,guard personnel skills4 ,sec4 #gbga4 ,report on ,coast ,guard search and rescue operations4 ,sec4 #gbgb4 ,report on ,east ,rockaway ,inlet navigation4 ,sec4 #gbgc4 ,responsible property ownership and tracking4 ,sec4 #gbgd4 ,study on effects of oceanographic1 weather1 and coastal conditions on ,coast ,guard missions4 ,sec4 #gbge4 ,parental leave surge staffing program4 ,sec4 #gbgf4 ,modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote units4 ,sec4 #gbgg4 ,retention of certain records4 ,sec4 #gbgh4 ,temporary installation of restroom facilities for ,training ,center ,cape ,may medical facility4 ,sec4 #gbgi4 ,childhood protection program4 ,title ,,lxxiii--,shipping and ,navigation ,subtitle ,a--,merchant ,mariner ,credentials ,sec4 #gcja4 ,merchant mariner credentialing4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,nonoperating individual4 ,subtitle ,b--,vessel ,safety ,sec4 #gcaa4 ,grossly negligent operations of a vessel4 ,sec4 #gcab4 ,performance driven examination schedule4 ,sec4 #gcac4 ,fishing safety training and research4 ,sec4 #gcad4 ,designating pilotage waters for the ,straits of ,mackinac4 ,sec4 #gcae4 ,requirement to report sexual offenses4 ,sec4 #gcaf4 ,requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vessels4 ,sec4 #gcag4 ,study of amphibious vessels4 ,sec4 #gcah4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge4 ,subtitle ,c--,ports ,sec4 #gcba4 ,ports and waterways safety4 ,sec4 #gcbb4 ,study on ,bering ,strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #gcbc4 ,improving vessel traffic service monitoring4 ,sec4 #gcbd4 ,controlled substance onboard vessels4 ,sec4 #gcbe4 ,cyber-incident training4 ,sec4 #gcbf4 ,navigational protocols4 ,sec4 #gcbg4 ,anchorages4 ,subtitle ,d--,matters ,involving ,uncrewed ,systems ,sec4 #gcca4 ,pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems4 ,sec4 #gccb4 ,coast ,guard training course4 ,sec4 #gccc4 ,,noaa membership on autonomous vessel policy council4 ,sec4 #gccd4 ,technology pilot program4 ,sec4 #gcce4 ,uncrewed systems capabilities report4 ,sec4 #gccf4 ,medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study4 ,sec4 #gccg4 ,national ,academy of ,sciences report on uncrewed systems and use of data4 ,sec4 #gcch4 ,unmanned aircraft systems4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #gcda4 ,information on type approval certificates4 ,sec4 #gcdb4 ,clarification of authorities4 ,sec4 #gcdc4 ,amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements4 ,sec4 #gcdd4 ,extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for ,puget ,sound region4 ,sec4 #gcde4 ,suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of making fishing gear4 ,sec4 #gcdf4 ,classification societies4 ,sec4 #gcdg4 ,abandoned and derelict vessel removals4 ,sec4 #gcdh4 ,offshore operations4 ,sec4 #gcdi4 ,port access routes4 ,title ,,lxxiv--,oil ,pollution ,response ,sec4 #gdja4 ,vessel response plans4 ,sec4 #gdjb4 ,use of marine casualty investigations4 ,sec4 #gdjc4 ,timing of review4 ,sec4 #gdjd4 ,online incident reporting system4 ,sec4 #gdje4 ,investment4 ,sec4 #gdjf4 ,additional response assets4 ,sec4 #gdjg4 ,international maritime oil spill response4 ,title ,,lxxv--,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,response ,subtitle ,a--,accountability ,implementation ,sec4 #geja4 ,independent review of ,coast ,guard reforms4 ,sec4 #gejb4 ,coast ,guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military4 ,subtitle ,b--,misconduct ,sec4 #geaa4 ,covered misconduct4 ,sec4 #geab4 ,policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct4 ,sec4 #geac4 ,flag officer review of1 and concurrence in1 separation of members who have reported covered misconduct4 ,sec4 #gead4 ,policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct4 ,sec4 #geae4 ,training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response4 ,subtitle ,c--,other matters ,sec4 #geba4 ,complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons4 ,sec4 #gebb4 ,development of policies on military protective orders4 ,sec4 #gebc4 ,establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offenses4 ,sec4 #gebd4 ,participation in ,,catch a ,serial ,offender program4 ,sec4 #gebe4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment4 ,sec4 #gebf4 ,report on policy on whistleblower protections4 ,sec4 #gebg4 ,coast ,guard and ,coast ,guard ,academy access to defense sexual assault incident database4 ,sec4 #gebh4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence4 ,sec4 #gebi4 ,access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses4 ,sec4 #gecj4 ,continuous vetting of security clearances4 ,title ,,lxxvi--,comptroller ,general ,reports ,sec4 #gfja4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,coast ,guard research1 development1 and innovation program4 ,sec4 #gfjb4 ,comptroller ,general study on vessel traffic service center employment1 compensation1 and retention4 ,sec4 #gfjc4 ,comptroller ,general review of quality and availability of ,coast ,guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness4 ,sec4 #gfjd4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and other entities4 ,sec4 #gfje4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard training facility infrastructure4 ,sec4 #gfjf4 ,comptroller ,general study on facility and infrastructure needs of ,coast ,guard stations conducting border security operations4 ,sec4 #gfjg4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard basic allowance for housing4 ,sec4 #gfjh4 ,comptroller ,general report on safety and security infrastructure at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gfji4 ,comptroller ,general study on athletic coaching at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 ,sec4 #gfaj4 ,comptroller ,general study and report on permanent change of station process4 ,sec4 #gfaa4 ,comptroller ,general review of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 ,title ,,lxxvii--,amendments ,sec4 #ggja4 ,amendments4 #gjjb4 ,definitions and directions 7a7 ,definitions ,in this division3 7#a7 ,commandant ,the term ,commandant means the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,secretary ,unless otherwise specified1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7b7 ,directions ,in this division1 when ,secretary or the ,commandant are directed to provide or develop-- 7#a7 a briefing1 such briefing shall be accompanied by a narrative description1 and at the option of any committee designated as a recipient1 be delivered in person2 7#b7 a policy1 such policy shall be detailed1 in writing1 and publicly available1 but may contain a classified annex2 7#c7 a plan1 such plan shall be detailed1 and in writing2 7#d7 a report1 such report shall be detailed and in writing2 and 7#e7 a strategy1 such strategy shall be detailed and in writing4 #gajc4 ,automatic execution of conforming changes 7a7 ,title #ad ,chapter #a of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #ajg4 ,automatic execution of conforming changes 7a7 ,in general ,when an amendment to a covered ,coast ,guard law adds a section or larger organizational unit to the covered ,coast ,guard law1 repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the covered ,coast ,guard law1 or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in the covered ,coast ,guard law1 that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any analysis1 table of contents1 or similar tabular entries in the covered ,coast ,guard law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an amendment described in such subsection when-- 7#a7 the amendment or a clerical amendment enacted at the same time expressly amends a table of sections1 table of contents1 or similar tabular entries in the covered maritime law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment2 or 7#b7 the amendment otherwise expressly exempts itself from the operation of this section4 7c7 ,covered ,coast ,guard law defined ,in this section1 the term covered ,coast ,guard law means-- 7#a7 this title2 7#b7 any ,coast ,guard authorization ,act that authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#c7 any other law designated in the text thereof as a covered ,coast ,guard law for purposes of application of this section4 4 7b7 ,title #df ,subtitle ,i of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after chapter #a the following3 #c ,automatic ,execution of ,conforming ,changes #cja4 ,automatic execution of conforming changes 7a7 ,in general ,when an amendment to a covered maritime law adds a section or larger organizational unit to the covered maritime law1 repeals or transfers a section or larger organizational unit in the covered maritime law1 or amends the designation or heading of a section or larger organizational unit in the covered maritime law1 that amendment also shall have the effect of amending any analysis1 table of contents1 or similar tabular entries in the covered maritime law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an amendment described in such subsection when-- 7#a7 the amendment or a clerical amendment enacted at the same time expressly amends a table of sections1 table of contents1 or similar tabular entries in the covered maritime law to alter the table to conform to the changes made by the amendment2 or 7#b7 the amendment otherwise expressly exempts itself from the operation of this section4 7c7 ,covered maritime law defined ,in this section1 the term covered maritime law means-- 7#a7 this title2 7#b7 any ,maritime ,administration authorization ,act that authorizes funds to be appropriated for a fiscal year to the ,maritime ,administration2 and 7#c7 any other law designated in the text thereof as a covered maritime law for purposes of application of this section4 4 ,,lxxi ,coast ,guard ,a ,authorization of appropriations #gaja4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #aa1hea1hge1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7ii7 #ac1ejj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking #bc1def1jjj and inserting #be1egj1jjj2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,a77ii71 #bd1cec1jjj and inserting clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 #bf1hdh1ejj2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #c1fea1dhj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7ii7 #c1gjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #fg1gja1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7,b7 #gj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 2 and 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,for retired pay1 including the payment of obligations otherwise chargeable to lapsed appropriations for purposes of retired pay1 payments under the ,retired ,serviceman's ,family ,protection and ,survivor ,benefits ,plans1 payment for career status bonuses1 payment of continuation pay under section #cef of title #cg1 concurrent receipts1 combat-related special compensation1 and payments for medical care of retired personnel and their dependents under chapter #ee of title #aj-- 7,a7 #a1jeg1ibi1jjj for fiscal year #bjbf2 and 7,b7 #a1bae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg4 4 #gajb4 ,authorized levels of military strength and training 7a7 ,in general ,section #dijd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking #dd1ejj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc and inserting #ej1jjj for fiscal years #bjbf1 and #ee1jjj for fiscal year #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #b1ejj student years and inserting #d1jjj student years for each of fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking #afe student years and inserting #bej student years for each of fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking #che student years and inserting #gjj student years for each of fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking #a1bjj student years and inserting #a1fjj student years for each of fiscal years #bjbf and #bjbg4 7b7 ,reporting requirement ,in any fiscal year in which the submission required under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 does not include a proportional increase in the ,operations and ,support funding under section #dijb7a77;,a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 to support the end strengths authorized under the amendments made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the plan of the ,coast ,guard to achieve growth in the ,coast ,guard's military strength to #fj1jjj1 which shall include-- 7,a7 proposed missions and purposes for the growth of the ,coast ,guard in military strength2 7,b7 for each fiscal year from #bjbg through #bjcb-- 7i7 the additional estimated cost of salaries and all benefits1 including housing1 education1 and medical benefits2 7ii7 estimated recruiting and training resources and costs2 and 7iii7 estimated resources and costs required to achieve sufficient training capacity for growth in enlisted and officer corps2 and 7,c7 an explanation for why the estimated cost in subparagraph 7,b7 was not included in the submission required under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 the ,commandant may not delegate the briefing required in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,rule of applicability ,section #eag7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply with respect to the ,coast ,guard until ,october #a1 #bjbg4 ,b ,accountability #gaaa4 ,annual report on progress of certain homeporting projects 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the status of shore infrastructure required to homeport or station all surface and aviation assets to be delivered as part of ,level #a or ,level #b acquisitions that have entered the obtain phase as authorized under section #aacb7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a description of the current homeports and stations to which of ,coast ,guard cutters and aircraft are assigned2 7,b7 a description of cutters or aircrafts that are able to be located by the homeport or station to which they are assigned2 7,c7 the current number of aircraft and cutters planned for the program of record of the ,coast ,guard2 7,d7 a description of cutter and aircraft which are scheduled to be decommissioned or put in special commission status2 and 7,e7 a description of where new cutters and aircraft being acquired as part of the program of record of the ,coast ,guard will be assigned1 including-- 7i7 an assessment of the shoreside and infrastructure needs for such cutters and aircrafts2 and 7ii7 an assessment of whether existing facilities are adequate to support such cutter and aircraft1 and the costs of planning1 engineering1 design construction1 land acquisition1 and environmental remediation4 7b7 ,initial report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue a report detailing the progress of all approved ,coast ,guard cutter homeporting projects within the ,coast ,guard ,arctic ,district with respect to each of the following3 7,a7 ,fast ,response ,cutters4 7,b7 ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters4 7,c7 ,the ,,uscgc ,storis procured pursuant to section #aabbc of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #efa note74 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each homeporting project described in such paragraph1 the following3 7,a7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the status of funds appropriated for the project2 7ii7 activities carried out toward completion of the project2 and 7iii7 activities anticipated to be carried out during the subsequent #a-year period to advance completion of the project4 7,b7 ,an updated timeline1 including key milestones1 for the project4 7c7 ,subsequent reports ,not later than ,july #a of the first calendar year after the year in which the report required under subsection 7b77#a7 is submitted1 and each ,july #a thereafter until ,july #b1 #bjca1 or the date on which all projects described in subsection 7b77#a7 are completed1 the ,commandant shall issue an updated report1 with respect to each ,coast ,guard cutter homeporting project described in subsection 7a77#a7 7including any such project approved on a date after the date of enactment of this ,act and before the submission of the applicable report71 containing each element described in subsection 7a77#b74 7d7 ,report on capacity of ,coast ,guard ,base ,ketchikan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall complete a report detailing the cost of and time frame for expanding the industrial capacity of ,coast ,guard ,base ,ketchikan to do out of water repairs on ,fast ,response ,cutters4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the report required under paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,public availability ,the ,commandant shall publish each report issued under this section on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard4 7f7 ,homeporting project defined ,in this section1 the term homeporting project means the facility infrastructure modifications1 upgrades1 new construction1 and real property and land acquisition associated with homeporting new or modified cutters4 #gaab4 ,major acquisitions 7a7 ,in general ,section #eajc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking major acquisition programs and inserting ,level #a acquisitions or ,level #b acquisitions2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking major acquisition program and inserting ,level #a acquisition or ,level #b acquisition2 and 7#c7 by amending subsection 7f7 to read as follows3 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,level #a acquisition ,the term ,level #a acquisition has the meaning given such term in section #aaga4 7#b7 ,level #b acquisition ,the term ,level #b acquisition has the meaning given such term in section #aaga4 4 7b7 ,major acquisition program risk assessment ,section #eajg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #eajc7;f7 and inserting section #aaga4 #gaac4 ,quarterly acquisition brief requirements 7a7 ,in general ,section #eajg of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #eajg ,quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition program risk assessment 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #de days after the end of each fiscal quarter1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on all ,level #a and ,level #b acquisition programs1 as such terms are defined in section #aaga4 7b7 ,additional briefing ,not later than #a week before taking procurement actions that will significantly impact the costs or timelines of a ,level #a or ,level #b acquisition program1 the ,commandant shall brief the committees described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,elements ,each briefing required under subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall include1 for each program-- 7#a7 a description of the purpose of the program1 including the capabilities being acquired2 7#b7 the total number of units1 as appropriate1 to be acquired annually until procurement is complete under the current acquisition program baseline2 7#c7 the ,acquisition ,review ,board status1 including-- 7,a7 the current acquisition phase by increment1 as applicable2 7,b7 the date of the most recent review2 and 7,c7 whether the program has been paused or is in breach status2 7#d7 a comparison between the initial ,department-approved acquisition program baseline cost1 schedule1 and performance thresholds and objectives and the current such thresholds and objectives of the program1 if applicable2 7#e7 the lifecycle cost estimate1 adjusted for comparison to the ,future ,coast ,guard ,program1 including-- 7,a7 the confidence level for the estimate2 7,b7 the fiscal years included in the estimate2 7,c7 a breakout of the estimate for the prior five years1 the current year1 and the budget year2 7,d7 a breakout of the estimate by appropriation account or other funding source2 and 7,e7 a description of and rationale for any changes to the estimate as compared to the previous quarter or to the previously approved baseline1 as applicable2 7#f7 a summary of the findings of any independent verification and validation of the items to be acquired or an explanation for why no such verification and validation has been performed2 7#g7 a table displaying the obligation of all program funds by prior fiscal year1 the estimated obligation of funds for the current fiscal year1 and an estimate for the planned carryover of funds into the subsequent fiscal year2 7#h7 a listing of prime contractors and major subcontractors2 and 7#i7 narrative descriptions of risks to cost1 schedule1 or performance that could result in a program breach if not successfully mitigated1 including-- 7,a7 the current risks to such program2 7,b7 any failure of such program to demonstrate a key performance parameter or threshold during operational test and evaluation conducted during the previous fiscal year2 7,c7 whether there has been any decision in such fiscal year to order full-rate production before all key performance parameters or thresholds are met2 7,d7 whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program cost 7as such term is defined in the manual of the ,coast ,guard titled ,major ,systems ,acquisition ,manual 7,,comdtinst ,m#ejjj4aj;,c77 in such fiscal year2 and 7,e7 whether there has been any breach of major acquisition program schedule 7as such term is defined in the manual of the ,coast ,guard titled ,major ,systems ,acquisition ,manual 7,,comdtinst ,m#ejjj4aj;,c77 during such fiscal year4 7d7 ,memorandum deadline ,not later than #e business days after the date on which the ,secretary approves an ,acquisition ,decision ,memorandum for programs described in this section1 the ,commandant shall submit such memorandum to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #eajg and inserting the following3 #eajg4 ,quarterly acquisition reports and major acquisition program risk assessment4 4 #gaad4 ,overdue reports 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaf4 ,status of overdue reports 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this section1 and not later than ,march #a of each year thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the status of reports or briefings required under this chapter that have not been delivered to ,congress4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under section 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,the status of each required report or briefing that has not been delivered to ,congress1 including the date the report or briefing is due1 and if applicable1 the number of days the ,coast ,guard has exceeded the required completion date4 7#b7 ,a detailed written plan and timeline for the next steps to be taken to complete such outstanding reports or briefings4 7#c7 ,the name1 position1 and agency of each ,federal official responsible for writing1 reviewing1 editing1 and approving the report1 as well as the responsibility of such official in regard to the report1 and how long that report has been under the responsibility with such ,federal official after being received from the previous ,federal official responsible4 7#d7 ,the name of the flag officer responsible for the completion of each report or briefing4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaaf4 ,status of overdue reports4 4 #gaae4 ,requirement for ,coast ,guard to provide analysis of alternatives for aircraft 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the status of the implementation of the recommendations contained in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,aircraft ,fleet and ,aviation ,workforce ,assessments ,needed1 and issued ,april #i1 #bjbd 7,,gao-#bd-ajfcgd74 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under section 7a7 shall contain the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the type of helicopters the ,coast ,guard requires to meet the mission demands of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,an analysis of alternatives1 including an analytical study comparing the operational effectiveness1 costs1 and risks to determine the best suited aircraft to meet mission needs4 7#c7 ,a fleet mix analysis to identify the necessary number of helicopters to meet the mission needs of the ,coast ,guard across all districts1 including all air stations1 seasonal air stations1 and cutters designed to support rotary wing aircraft4 7c7 ,minimum rotary wing fleet 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall maintain an operational1 geographically dispersed rotary wing fleet of not less than-- 7,a7 #adj aircraft for the purpose of meeting minimum operational capabilities until the ,commandant submits the report required under this section2 and 7,b7 #age aircraft for the purpose of meeting minimum operational capabilities on any date after ,september #cj1 #bjcj1 until the ,commandant submits a determination that the ,coast ,guard can meet its mission capabilities with fewer aircraft4 7#b7 ,report ,in the event the operational rotary wing fleet of the ,coast ,guard falls below the requirements of this subsection1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a notification not later than #e business days after the inability of the ,commandant to meet the requirement4 ,this report shall be submitted to such committees every #abj days until the ,coast ,guard meets the requirement of #age rotary wing aircraft4 #gaaf4 ,oversight of funds ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed expenditure plan1 including projected project timelines for each acquisition and procurement appropriated under section #aaha of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and a list of project locations to be funded under such section4 #gaag4 ,regular polar security cutter updates 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant and the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of acquisition of ,polar ,security ,cutters4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a detailed timeline for the acquisition process of ,polar ,security ,cutters1 including expected milestones and a projected commissioning date for the first #c ,polar ,security ,cutters2 7,b7 an accounting of the previously appropriated funds spent to date on the ,polar ,security ,cutter ,program1 updated cost projections for ,polar ,security ,cutters1 and projections for when additional funds will be required2 7,c7 potential factors and risks that could further delay or imperil the completion of ,polar ,security ,cutters2 and 7,d7 a review of the acquisition of ,polar ,security ,cutters to date1 including factors that led to substantial cost overruns and delivery delays4 7b7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,provision to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the report under subsection 7a71 and not less frequently than every #ij days thereafter until the final ,polar ,security ,cutter achieves full operational capability1 the ,commandant and the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives a detailed briefing in person and in writing on the status of the ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition process4 7#b7 ,timeline ,the briefings under paragraph 7#a7 shall occur after any key milestone in the ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition process1 but not less frequently than every #ij days4 7#c7 ,elements ,each briefing under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of acquisition progress since the most recent previous briefing conducted pursuant to paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 an updated timeline and budget estimate for acquisition and building of pending ,polar ,security ,cutters2 and 7,c7 an explanation of any delays or additional costs incurred in the acquisition progress4 7c7 ,notifications ,in addition to the briefings required under subsection 7b71 the ,commandant and the ,chief of ,naval ,operations shall notify the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committees on ,armed ,services of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives within #c business days of any significant change to the scope or funding level of the ,polar ,security ,cutter acquisition strategy of such change4 #gaah4 ,annual plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,pacific2 feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of operation blue pacific 7a7 ,annual plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,pacific ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter until ,december #ca1 #bjcj1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,pacific region for the year after the year during which the plan is submitted4 ,such plan shall include1 for the year covered by the plan1 each of the following elements3 7#a7 ,a list of objectives for ,coast ,guard engagement in the ,pacific region in support of ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense missions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the capabilities of the ,coast ,guard to support ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense missions in the ,pacific region4 7#c7 ,a list of any areas in the ,pacific region where an increased ,coast ,guard presence would better support ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense missions4 7#d7 ,the projected demand for ,coast ,guard engagement in the ,pacific region from the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense for the year covered by the plan and the subsequent #aj years4 7#e7 ,an assessment of whether the ,coast ,guard will be able to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan1 including-- 7,a7 a list of any factors limiting the ability of the ,coast ,guard to meet such projected demand2 and 7,b7 an analysis of the location from which any ,coast ,guard assets used to carry out missions in the ,pacific1 in addition to assets available in the year prior to the year in which the plan is submitted1 will be transferred and any associated gaps in ,coast ,guard mission coverage any such transfers will create4 7#f7 ,a summary of the resources needed for the ,coast ,guard to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan1 including-- 7,a7 staff2 7,b7 infrastructure1 including shore infrastructure2 7,c7 administrative and logistical support2 and 7,d7 technology4 7#g7 ,any other matter as determined relevant by the ,commandant4 7b7 ,annual budget display for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,pacific ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbg1 and annually until ,february #ae1 #bjca1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed budget display for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,pacific region for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the budget display is submitted4 ,the ,commandant shall base such budget display on the projected demand for ,coast ,guard engagement in the ,pacific region as identified in the most recent annual plan developed under subsection 7a74 ,such budget display shall include1 for the year covered by the budget display1 the following information3 7#a7 ,with respect to procurement accounts1 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title4 7#b7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts1 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title4 7#c7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts1 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title4 7#d7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts1 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title4 7c7 ,feasibility study on supporting additional port visits and deployments in support of ,operation ,blue ,pacific ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall-- 7#a7 complete a study on the feasibility and advisability of supporting additional ,coast ,guard port visits1 deployments1 and the availability of fast response cutters in the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 in support of ,operation ,blue ,pacific1 or any successor operation oriented toward ,oceania2 7#b7 include1 as part of the study under paragraph 7#a71 an analysis of where any ,coast ,guard assets used for port visits and deployments in support of ,operation ,blue ,pacific1 or any successor operation oriented toward ,oceania1 will be transferred from and any associated gaps in ,coast ,guard coverage any such transfer will create2 and 7#c7 submit to the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of such study4 7d7 ,form ,each plan under subsection 7a7 and each display under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbg1 and annually until ,february #ae1 #bjca1 the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the plans required under subsection 7a7 and the budget display required by subsection 7b7 for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the briefing is provided4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#f7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #gaai4 ,annual plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,caribbean 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for three years1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a plan for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,caribbean region for the year after the year during which the plan is submitted4 ,such plan shall include1 for the year covered by the plan1 each of the following elements3 7#a7 ,a list of objectives for ,coast ,guard engagement in the such region in support of ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense missions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the capabilities of the ,coast ,guard to support ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense missions in such region4 7#c7 ,a list of any areas in such region where an increased ,coast ,guard presence would better support ,department of ,state and ,department of ,defense missions4 7#d7 ,the projected demand for ,coast ,guard engagement in the ,caribbean region from the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,defense for the year covered by the plan and the subsequent #aj years4 7#e7 ,an assessment of whether the ,coast ,guard will be able to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan1 including-- 7,a7 a list of any factors limiting the ability of the ,coast ,guard to meet such projected demand2 and 7,b7 an analysis of the location from which any ,coast ,guard assets used to carry out missions in such region1 in addition to assets available in the year prior to the year in which the plan is submitted1 will be transferred and any associated gaps in ,coast ,guard mission coverage any such transfers will create4 7#f7 ,a summary of the resources needed for the ,coast ,guard to meet such projected demand for the year covered by the plan1 including-- 7,a7 staff2 7,b7 infrastructure1 including shore infrastructure2 7,c7 administrative and logistical support2 and 7,d7 technology4 7#g7 ,any other matter as determined relevant by the ,commandant4 7b7 ,annual budget display for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,caribbean ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbg1 and annually until ,february #ae1 #bjca1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a detailed budget display for ,coast ,guard operations in the ,caribbean region for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the budget display is submitted4 ,the ,commandant shall base such budget display on the projected demand for ,coast ,guard engagement in the ,caribbean region as identified in the most recent annual plan developed under subsection 7a74 ,such budget display shall include1 for the year covered by the budget display1 the following information3 7#a7 ,with respect to procurement accounts1 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 line item1 and line item title4 7#b7 ,with respect to research1 development1 test1 and evaluation accounts1 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 line number1 program element1 and program element title4 7#c7 ,with respect to operation and maintenance accounts1 amounts displayed by account title1 budget activity title1 line number1 and subactivity group title4 7#d7 ,with respect to military personnel accounts1 amounts displayed by account1 budget activity1 budget subactivity1 and budget subactivity title4 7c7 ,form ,each plan under subsection 7a7 and each display under subsection 7b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #ae1 #bjbg1 and annually until ,february #ae1 #bjca1 the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate congressional committees a briefing on the plans required under subsection 7a7 and the budget display required by subsection 7b7 for the fiscal year after the fiscal year during which the briefing is provided4 7e7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#d7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7#f7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 #gabj4 ,prohibition on submission to ,congress of slideshow presentations ,a slideshow presentation1 including a ,power,point document1 shall not be submitted to ,congress in lieu of the provision of a briefing 7in person or written7 or the submission of a report1 plan1 strategy1 or any other document required by this ,act or by chapter #ea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,,lxxii ,organization1 ,authorities1 ,acquisition1 and ,personnel of the ,coast ,guard ,a ,authorities #gbja4 ,reorganization of chapter #c 7a7 ,initial matter ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the chapter designation1 the chapter heading1 and the table of sections at the beginning and inserting the following3 ,,chapter #c--;,,composition ,,and ,,organization ,,subchapter ,i-,organization #cja4 ,grades and ratings ,,subchapter ,,ii-,positions #cjb4 ,commandant2 appointment #cjc4 ,vice ,commandant2 appointment #cjd4 ,retirement of ,commandant or ,vice ,commandant #cje4 ,vice admirals #cjf4 ,retirement #cjg4 ,vice admirals and admiral1 continuity of grade #cjh4 ,chief ,acquisition ,officer #cji4 ,office of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve2 ,director #caj4 ,director of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service #caa4 ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,band2 composition2 ,director #cab4 ,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,planning ,criteria ,program #cac4 ,chief of ,staff to ,president3 appointment #cad4 ,captains of the port #cae4 ,congressional affairs2 ,director #caf4 ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate #cag4 ,special ,advisor to ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian affairs #cah4 ,judge ,advocate ,general2 ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general ,,subchapter ,,iii-,programs and ,composition #cca4 ,centers of expertise for ,coast ,guard prevention and response #ccb4 ,marine industry training program #ccc4 ,training course on workings of ,congress #ccd4 ,national ,coast ,guard ,museum #cce4 ,environmental ,compliance and ,restoration ,program #ccf4 ,unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project #ccg4 ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps #cch4 ,redistricting notification requirement #cci4 ,prevention and response workforces 4 7b7 ,redesignations and transfers 7#a7 ,requirement ,the sections of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 identified in the table provided in paragraph 7#b7 are amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating the sections as described in the table2 and 7,b7 by transferring the sections1 as necessary1 so that the sections appear after the table of sections for chapter #c of such title 7as added by subsection 7a771 in the order in which the sections are presented in the table4 7#b7 ,table ,the table referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the following3 ,table #ad section number before redesignation,section heading 7provided for identification purposes only-not amended7,title #ad section number after redesignation #cja;,grades and ratings#cja #cjb;,comma-ndant2 appointment#cjb #cjc,retirement of ,comman-dant or ,vice ,com-mandant#cjd #cjd,vice ,comm-andant2 appointment#cjc #cje,viceadmirals#cje #cjf,retirement#cjf #cjg,vice admirals and admiral1 continuity of grade#cjg #cjh;,chief ,acquisition ,officer#cjh #cji,office of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve2 ,director#cji #caj;,chief of ,staff to ,president3 appointment#cac #caa;,captains of the port#cad #cab,prevention and response workforces#cci #cac;,centers of expertise for ,coast ,guard prevention and response#cca #cad,marine industry training program#ccb #cae,training for con-gressional affairs personnel#ccc #caf,national ,coast ,guard ,museum#ccd #cag,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,band2 composition2 ,director#caa #cah;,environm-ental ,compliance and ,restoration ,program#cce #cai,unmanned system program and autonomous control and computer vision technology project#ccf #cbj;,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps#ccg #cba;,congre-ssional affairs2 ,director#cae #cbb,redis-tricting notification requirement#cch #cbc,western ,alaska ,oil ,spill ,planning ,criteria ,program#cab 7c7 ,additional changes ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before section #cja 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77 the following3 ,i ,organization 2 7#b7 by inserting before section #cjb 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77 the following3 ,,ii ,positions 2 and 7#c7 by inserting before section #cca 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77 the following3 ,,iii ,programs 4 7d7 ,chapter #e ,subchapter ,i of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ejb by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,general powers ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 by redesignating section #ejc as subsection 7b7 of section #ejb and transferring such section as redesignated to appear after subsection 7a7 of section #ejb1 as amended in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 of section #ejb1 as so redesignated1 by striking the section enumerator and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7b7 ,delegation ,the ,secretary 4 7e7 ,chapter #c ,chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #cja by amending it to read as follows3 #cja4 ,grades and ratings 7a7 ,in general ,in the ,coast ,guard1 there shall be-- 7#a7 admirals 7two72 7#b7 vice admirals2 7#c7 rear admirals2 7#d7 rear admirals 7lower half72 7#e7 captains2 7#f7 commanders2 7#g7 lieutenant commanders2 7#h7 lieutenants2 7#i7 lieutenants 7junior grade72 7#aj7 ensigns2 7#aa7 chief warrant officers2 7#ab7 cadets2 7#ac7 warrant officers2 and 7#ad7 enlisted members4 7b7 ,enlisted members ,enlisted members shall be distributed in ratings established by the ,secretary4 2 7#b7 in section #cjc 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77 by-- 7,a7 inserting 7a7 ,appointment4-- before ,the ,president2 7,b7 by striking 1 who may be reappointed for further periods of four years2 7,c7 by inserting the following after ,chief of the ,coast ,guard3 7b7 ,reappointment ,in time of war or during a national emergency declared by ,congress1 the ,commandant may be reappointed for a term of not more than #d years4 2 7,d7 by striking ,the term of an appointment and inserting the following3 7c7 ,term ,the term of an appointment 2 and 7,e7 by striking ,the ,commandant while and inserting the following3 7d7 ,grade ,the ,commandant while 2 7#c7 in section #cje7;a77#a7 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking may and inserting shall2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 by striking be the chief of staff of the ,coast ,guard and inserting oversee personnel management1 workforce1 and dependent support1 training1 and related matters2 7#d7 in section #cjg in the section heading by striking ,admiral and inserting ,admirals2 7#e7 by inserting after section #cji 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77 the following3 #caj4 ,director of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,director of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7b7 ,chain of command ,the ,director of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service shall report directly to and be under the general supervision of the ,commandant1 acting through the ,vice ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 2 7#f7 by inserting after section #cae 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77 the following3 #caf4 ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate ,there shall be in the ,coast ,guard a ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate who is a judge advocate in a grade of ,o-#f4 ,the ,commandant ,advisory ,judge ,advocate shall be assigned to the staff of the ,commandant in the first regularly scheduled ,o-#f officer assignment panel to convene following the date of the enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe and perform such duties relating to legal matters arising in the ,coast ,guard as such legal matters relate to the ,commandant1 as may be assigned4 #cag4 ,special ,advisor to ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs 7a7 ,in general ,in accordance with ,federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations1 laws1 and policies relevant to ,indian ,tribes and in support of the principles of self-determination1 self-governance1 and co-management with respect to ,indian ,tribes1 and to support engagement with ,native ,hawaiians1 there shall be in the ,coast ,guard a ,special ,advisor to the ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs 7in this section referred to as the #8,special ,advisor'71 who shall-- 7#a7 be selected by the ,secretary and the ,commandant through a competitive search process2 7#b7 have expertise in ,federal ,indian law and policy1 including government-to-government consultation2 7#c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 have expertise in legal and policy issues affecting ,native ,hawaiians2 and 7#d7 have an established record of distinguished service and achievement working with ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 and ,native ,hawaiian organizations4 7b7 ,career reserved position ,the position of ,special ,advisor shall be a career reserved position at the ,,gs-#ae level or greater4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,special ,advisor shall-- 7#a7 ensure the ,federal government upholds the ,federal trust responsibility and conducts consistent1 meaningful1 and timely government-to-government consultation and engagement with ,indian ,tribes1 which shall meet or exceed the standards of the ,federal ,government and the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 ensure meaningful and timely engagement with-- 7,a7 ,native ,hawaiian organizations2 and 7,b7 ,tribal organizations2 7#c7 advise the ,commandant on all policies of the ,coast ,guard that have ,tribal implications in accordance with applicable law and policy1 including ,executive ,orders2 7#d7 work to ensure that the policies of the ,federal ,government regarding consultation and engagement with ,indian ,tribes and engagement with ,native ,hawaiian organizations and ,tribal organizations are implemented in a meaningful manner1 working through ,coast ,guard leadership and across the ,coast ,guard1 together with-- 7,a7 liaisons located within ,coast ,guard districts2 7,b7 the ,director of ,coast ,guard ,governmental and ,public ,affairs2 and 7,c7 other ,coast ,guard leadership and programs and other ,federal partners2 and 7#e7 support ,indian ,tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 and ,tribal organizations in all matters under the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,direct access to ,secretary and ,commandant ,no officer or employee of the ,coast ,guard or the ,department of ,homeland ,security may interfere with the ability of the ,special ,advisor to give direct and independent advice to the ,secretary and the ,commandant on matters related to this section4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7#c7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #cah4 ,judge ,advocate ,general2 ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general3 appointment2 duties 7a7 ,in general ,the ,judge ,advocate ,general in the ,coast ,guard shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 from officers of the ,coast ,guard designated as judge advocates4 ,the term of office is not more than #d years4 7b7 ,appointment ,the ,judge ,advocate ,general of the ,coast ,guard shall be appointed from those officers who at the time of appointment are members of the bar of a ,federal court or the highest court of a ,state1 and who have had at least #h years of experience in legal duties as commissioned officers4 7c7 ,duties ,the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 in addition to other duties prescribed by law-- 7#a7 is the legal adviser of the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard and of all officers and agencies of the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 shall direct the officers of the ,coast ,guard designated as judge advocates in the performance of their duties2 and 7#c7 shall receive1 revise1 and have recorded the proceedings of courts of inquiry and military commissions4 7d7 ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general in the ,coast ,guard shall be appointed by the ,commandant1 from civilians in the ,senior ,executive ,service 7career reserved7 who meet the qualifications set forth in subsection 7b74 ,the term of office of the ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general is not more than four years with reappointment for an additional term of #d years4 7#b7 ,vacancy of ,judge ,advocate ,general ,when there is a vacancy in the office of the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 or during the absence or disability of the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 the ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general shall perform the duties of the ,judge ,advocate ,general until a successor is appointed or the absence or disability ceases4 ,should a vacancy in the ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general position overlap with a vacancy in the office of the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 the ,commandant shall establish an acting ,judge ,advocate ,general from officers of the ,coast ,guard designated as judge advocates with the qualifications in subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,acting ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general ,when there is a vacancy of the position of ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general1 to include during the absence or disability of the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 the ,commandant shall establish an acting ,deputy ,judge ,advocate from officers of the ,coast ,guard designated as judge advocates with the qualifications in subsection 7b74 ,such officer shall perform the duties of the ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general until a successor is appointed or the absence or disability ceases4 ,should a vacancy in the ,deputy ,judge ,advocate ,general position overlap with a vacancy in the office of the ,judge ,advocate ,general1 the ,commandant shall establish an acting ,deputy ,judge ,advocate from civilians in the ,senior ,executive ,service 7career reserved71 or ,,gs-#aes1 who meet the qualifications in subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,compliance with ,act ,the ,commandant shall ensure compliance with this section not later than #cj days after enactment of this section4 7e7 ,limitation ,no officer or employee of the ,department of ,homeland ,security may interfere with-- 7#a7 the ability of the ,judge ,advocate ,general to give independent legal advice to the ,commandant or ,vice ,commandant2 or 7#b7 the ability of judge advocates of the ,coast ,guard assigned or attached to1 or performing duty with1 military units to give independent legal advice to commanders4 2 7#g7 by striking section #ccc 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77 and inserting the following3 #ccc4 ,training courses on workings of ,congress 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,training course 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant1 and such other individuals and organizations as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 shall develop a training course on the workings of ,congress4 7,b7 ,timing 7i7 ,in general ,the training course developed in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be offered at least once each year4 7ii7 ,additional training ,the training developed under subparagraph 7,a7 may be provided more than once a year to facilitate timely receipt by covered recipients4 7#b7 ,annual basis 7,a7 ,in general ,at least once each year1 any covered recipients shall receive the training developed under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,covered recipients ,in this paragraph1 the term covered recipients means-- 7i7 flag officers serving in the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 members of the senior executive service 7career reserved7 serving in positions in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7iii7 political appointees-- 7,i7 serving in positions in the ,coast ,guard2 or 7,,ii7 at the ,department of ,homeland ,security with ,coast ,guard in their portfolio1 including any ,senior ,advisor to the ,secretary for the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,course subject matter ,the training course required by this subsection shall provide an overview and introduction to ,congress and the ,federal legislative process1 including-- 7,a7 the history and structure of ,congress and the committee systems of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 including the functions and responsibilities of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7,b7 the documents produced by ,congress1 including bills1 resolutions1 committee reports1 and conference reports1 and the purposes and functions of such documents2 7,c7 the legislative processes and rules of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,senate1 including similarities and differences between the #b processes and #b sets of rules1 including-- 7i7 the congressional budget process2 7ii7 the congressional authorization and appropriation processes2 7iii7 the ,senate advice and consent process for ,presidential nominees2 and 7iv7 the ,senate advice and consent process for treaty ratification2 7v7 all relevant notification and reporting requirements in statute1 policy1 or any other agreement to ,congress2 7,d7 the roles of ,members of ,congress and congressional staff in the legislative process2 and 7,e7 the concept and underlying purposes of congressional oversight within the governance framework of separation of powers2 7,f7 the roles of independent oversight entities1 including the ,offices of the ,inspector ,generals1 the ,government ,accountability ,office1 and other independent entities1 with respect oversight of the ,coast ,guard2 7,g7 the legal and ethical requirements of complying with oversight conducted by such independent oversight entities1 including compliance with congressionally mandated oversight2 7,h7 an overview of section #eeb;a of title #e 7popularly known at the ,privacy ,act of #aigd7 with respect to working with ,congress and independent oversight2 7,i7 an overview of the right of all ,coast ,guard members and staff to engage with ,congress as a constitutionally protected right2 and 7,j7 with respect to ,coast ,guard covered recipients1 an overview of any law administered by the ,coast ,guard and any policy implemented by the ,coast ,guard the understanding of which is necessary to improve-- 7i7 compliance with such law and policy2 7ii7 ethics2 7iii7 professionalism2 and 7iv7 timeliness of response to ,congressional oversight requests1 including requests from independent oversight entities4 7b7 ,training for congressional affairs personnel 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall develop a training course on the workings of ,congress1 which shall be administered in person for to any required participant4 7#b7 ,required participant ,in this subsection1 the term required participant means-- 7,a7 any member of the ,coast ,guard ,office of ,congressional and ,governmental ,affairs selected for a position as-- 7i7 a fellow2 7ii7 a liaison2 7iii7 a counsel2 or 7iv7 administrative staff2 7,b7 a ,coast ,guard district or area governmental affairs officer2 7,c7 an individual who reviews1 makes edits1 or transmits formal or informal correspondence with respect to the ,coast ,guard to ,congress1 including relevant program level personnel2 7,d7 an individual who serves in-- 7i7 the ,office of ,coordination1 ,programs1 and ,accountability or successor office2 or 7ii7 the ,force ,design #bjbh office2 and 7iii7 ,coast ,guard ,office of ,general ,law personnel1 including such personnel detailed to the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,course subject matter 7,a7 ,in general ,the training course required under this subsection shall provide an overview and introduction to ,congress and the ,federal legislative process1 including-- 7i7 the items described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,k7 of subsection 7a77#b72 7ii7 the roles of ,coast ,guard fellows1 liaisons1 counsels1 governmental affairs officers1 the ,coast ,guard ,office of ,program ,review1 the ,coast ,guard ,headquarters program offices1 and any other entity the ,commandant considers relevant2 7iii7 the roles and responsibilities of ,coast ,guard public affairs and external communications personnel with respect to ,members of ,congress and the staff of such ,members necessary to enhance communication between ,coast ,guard units1 sectors1 and districts and ,member offices and committees of jurisdiction so as to ensure visibility of ,coast ,guard activities2 and 7iv7 with respect to ,coast ,guard required participants1 an overview of any law administered by the ,coast ,guard and any policy implemented by the ,coast ,guard the understanding of which is necessary to improve-- 7,i7 compliance with such law and policy2 7,,ii7 ethics2 7,,iii7 professionalism2 and 7,,iv7 timeliness of response to ,congressional oversight requests1 including requests from independent oversight entities4 7#d7 ,detail within ,coast ,guard office of budget and programs 7,a7 ,in general ,at the written request of a receiving congressional office1 the training course required under this section shall include a multi-day detail within the ,coast ,guard ,office of ,coordination1 ,programs1 ,accountability to ensure adequate exposure to ,coast ,guard policy1 oversight1 and requests from ,congress4 7,b7 ,nonconsecutive detail permitted ,a detail under this paragraph is not required to be consecutive with the balance of the training4 7#e7 ,completion of required training ,a member of the ,coast ,guard selected for a position described in subsection 7a7 shall complete the training required by this section before the date on which such member reports for duty for such position4 7c7 ,lecturers and panelists 7#a7 ,outside experts ,the ,commandant shall ensure that not less than #fj percent of the lecturers1 panelists1 and other individuals providing education and instruction as part of the training courses required under this section are experts on ,congress and the ,federal legislative process who are not employed by the executive branch of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,authority to accept pro bono services ,in satisfying the requirement under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall seek1 and may accept1 educational and instructional services of lecturers1 panelists1 and other individuals and organizations provided to the ,coast ,guard on a pro bono basis4 2 and 7#h7 in section #ccd 7as so redesignated and transferred under subsection 7b77-- 7,a7 by amending subsection 7b7 to read as follows3 7b7 ,use of funds ,the ,secretary may expend funds appropriated to the ,coast ,guard on-- 7#a7 the design of a ,museum2 7#b7 engineering1 construction1 construction administration1 and quality assurance services for a ,museum1 including construction1 construction administration1 and quality assurance services carried out by the ,association2 and 7#c7 providing ,federal financial assistance to the ,association for the activities under subsection 7d74 2 and 7,b7 by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,services ,with respect to the services related to the activities for which the ,secretary can expend funds under subsection 7b71 or for maintenance or operation of the ,museum1 the ,secretary may1 with respect to any entity-- 7#a7 solicit and accept such services2 and 7#b7 enter into contracts or memoranda of agreement to acquire such services4 4 7f7 ,rule of construction 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other law1 may be construed to require the ,coast ,guard to construct1 own1 or operate a ,museum as a condition of providing financial support to the ,association for the purposes for which assistance is authorized under such chapter4 7#b7 ,definitions ,in paragraph 7#a71 the terms ,association and ,museum have the meanings given such terms in chapter #c of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7g7 ,effect of law ,the training required by subsection 7a7 of section #ccc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this ,act71 shall replace the training that was required by the ,commandant on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act4 7h7 ,briefings 7#a7 ,initial briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the manner in which the ,special ,advisor for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs will be incorporated into the governance structure of the ,coast ,guard1 including a timeline for the incorporation that is completed not later than #a year after date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,annual briefings on ,special ,advisor to the ,commandant to ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs ,not later than #a year after the date of the establishment of the position of the ,special ,advisor to the ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs under section #cag of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 and annually thereafter for #b years1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the duties1 responsibilities1 and actions of the ,special ,advisor to the ,commandant for ,tribal and ,native ,hawaiian ,affairs1 including management of best practices4 7#c7 ,briefing on collaboration with ,tribes on research consistent with ,coast ,guard mission requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,technology and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on potential collaborations on and research and use of indigenous place-based knowledge and research4 7,b7 ,element ,in providing the briefing under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall identify current and potential future opportunities to improve coordination with ,indian ,tribes1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 and ,tribal organizations to support-- 7i7 ,coast ,guard mission needs1 such as the potential for research or knowledge to enhance maritime domain awareness1 including opportunities through the ,,adac-,,arctic ,center of ,excellence of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7ii7 ,coast ,guard efforts to protect indigenous place-based knowledge and research4 7,c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7i7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7ii7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7iii7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given the such in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection1 or an amendment made by subsection 7d77#f71 shall be construed to impact-- 7i7 the right of any ,indian ,tribe2 or 7ii7 any government-to-government consultation4 7i7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #aabcg of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking section #cab of title #ad and inserting section #cci of title #ad2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 by striking section #cab of title #ad and inserting section #cci of title #ad4 7#b7 ,section #hjg7;a7 of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by striking section #cac of title #ad and inserting section #cca of title #ad4 7#c7 ,section #cecc7;a7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7,public ,law #aah-ca7 is amended by striking section #cae of title #ad and inserting section #ccc of title #ad4 7#d7 ,section #caa7;j77#i77;,d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77#i77;,d77 is amended by striking section #cbc of title #ad each place it appears and inserting section #cab of title #ad each such place4 7j7 ,duties of the ,coast ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,the ,coast ,guard shall and inserting the following3 7b7 ,primary duties ,the ,coast ,guard shall 4 7#b7 ,transfer ,section #hhh7;a7 of ,public ,law #ajg-bif is transferred to appear in section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 before subsection 7b74 7k7 ,technical amendments 7#a7 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury ,section #beaf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting described in section #ajb after ,coast ,guard operations2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,clarification of eligibility of members of coast guard for combat-related special compensation ,section #bba of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #adac;a note7 is amended by striking section #hhh7;a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh7;a77 and inserting section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbjb4 ,public availability of information 7a7 ,in general ,section #aabfi of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is-- 7#a7 transferred to appear at the end of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 redesignated as section #ebi2 and 7#c7 amended-- 7,a7 by striking the section enumerator and heading and inserting the following3 #ebi4 ,public availability of information 2 7,b7 by striking ,not later than and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,not later than 2 7,c7 by striking the number of migrant and inserting the number of drug and person2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,contents ,in making information about interdictions publicly available under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall include a description of the following3 7#a7 ,the number of incidents in which drugs were interdicted1 the amount and type of drugs interdicted1 and the ,coast ,guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred4 7#b7 ,the number of incidents in which persons were interdicted1 the number of persons interdicted1 the number of those persons who were unaccompanied minors1 and the ,coast ,guard sectors and geographic areas of responsibility in which such incidents occurred4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this provision shall be construed to require the ,coast ,guard to collect the information described in subsection 7b71 and nothing in this provision shall be construed to require the ,commandant to publicly release confidential1 classified1 law enforcement sensitive1 or otherwise protected information4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,title #ad ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ebh the following3 #ebi4 ,public availability of information4 4 7#b7 ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc ,the table of contents for the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aabfi4 7#c7 ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb ,the table of contents for the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7division ,k of ,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aabfi4 #gbjc4 ,modification of treatment of minor construction and improvement project management ,section #ijc7;d77#a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #a1ejj1jjj and inserting #b1jjj1jjj4 #gbjd4 ,agreements 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #gbb4 ,cooperation with eligible entities 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,provision of assistance ,subject to the availability of appropriations and for the purpose of mitigating the impacts of ,coast ,guard actions including expansion of bases1 including direct or indirect impacts1 to natural resources and cultural resources1 the ,commandant may provide ,federal financial assistance1 except for loans or loan guarantees1 or make grants to an eligible entity4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,financial assistance or grants made under paragraph 7#a7 may be used to-- 7,a7 limit any development or use of such natural resources and cultural resources as a result of such ,coast ,guard actions described in paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 maintain and maintain access to1 such natural resources and cultural resources1 including-- 7i7 ,tribal treaty fisheries and shellfish harvest1 and usual and accustomed fishing areas2 and 7ii7 subsistence fisheries1 or any other fishery or shellfish harvest1 of an ,indian ,tribe2 7,c7 provide a means to replace1 repair1 or restore such natural resources and cultural resources of an ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization if such property is damaged by ,coast ,guard actions described in paragraph 7#a71 in consultation with the affected ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization2 and 7,d7 maintain and improve natural resources located outside a ,coast ,guard installation1 if the purpose of the agreement is to relieve or eliminate current or anticipated challenges that could restrict1 impede1 or otherwise interfere with1 directly or indirectly1 current or anticipated ,coast ,guard actions described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,limitation ,financial assistance or grants made under paragraph 7#a7 may not be used for the purpose of the ,coast ,guard receiving any funds4 7b7 ,notification2 availability of agreements to ,congress 7#a7 ,notification ,the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation or the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate 7and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate in the case of an eligible entity that is an ,indian ,tribe1 ,tribal organization or ,native ,hawaiian organization7 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives in writing not later than the date that is #c full business days prior to any day on which the ,commandant intends to enter into such an agreement or contract1 or make a grant under subsection 7a71 and include in such notification the anticipated costs of carrying out the agreement1 to the extent practicable4 7#b7 ,availability of agreements ,a copy of such financial assistance or grant made under subsection 7a7 shall be provided to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation or the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate or the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives not later than #e full business days after the date on which such request is submitted to the ,commandant4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to undermine the rights of any ,indian ,tribe to seek full and meaningful government-to-government consultation under this section or under any other law4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,cultural resource ,the term cultural resource means any of the following3 7,a7 ,a building1 structure1 site1 district1 or object eligible for or included in the ,national ,register of ,historic ,places maintained under section #cjbaja of title #ed4 7,b7 ,cultural items1 as such term is defined in section #b7c7 of the ,native ,american ,graves ,protection and ,repatriation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja7c774 7,c7 ,an archaeological resource1 as such term is defined in section #c7a7 of the ,archaeological ,resources ,protection ,act of #aigi 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgj;bb7#a7774 7,d7 ,an archaeological artifact collection and associated records covered by part #gi of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7,e7 ,a sacred site1 as such term is defined in section #a7;b7 of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acjjg 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aiif note2 relating to ,indian sacred sites74 7,f7 ,treaty or trust resources of an ,indian ,tribe1 including the habitat associated with such resources4 7,g7 ,subsistence resources of an ,indian ,tribe or ,native ,hawaiian organization including the habitat associated with such resources4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means the following3 7,a7 ,a ,state1 or a political subdivision of a ,state4 7,b7 ,a local government4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe4 7,d7 ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7,e7 ,a ,tribal organization4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given that term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 7#e7 ,natural resource ,the term natural resource means land1 fish1 wildlife1 biota1 air1 water1 ground water1 drinking water supplies1 and other such resources belonging to1 managed by1 held in trust by1 appertaining to1 or otherwise controlled by the ,united ,states 7including the resources of the waters of the ,united ,states71 any ,state or local government1 any ,indian ,tribe1 any member of an ,indian ,tribe1 or ,native ,hawaiian organization1 if such resources are subject to a trust restriction on alienation and have been categorized into #a of the following groups3 7,a7 ,surface water resources4 7,b7 ,ground water resources4 7,c7 ,air resources4 7,d7 ,geologic resources4 7,e7 ,biological resources4 7#f7 ,state ,the term ,state includes each of the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 and the territories and possessions of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,tribal organization ,the term ,tribal organization has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #g of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #gba the following3 #gbb4 ,cooperation with eligible entities4 4 #gbje4 ,preparedness plans for ,coast ,guard properties located in tsunami inundation zones 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies1 shall develop a location-specific tsunami preparedness plan for each property concerned4 7b7 ,requirements ,in developing each preparedness plan under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall ensure that the plan-- 7#a7 minimizes the loss of human life2 7#b7 maximizes the ability of the ,coast ,guard to meet the mission of the ,coast ,guard2 7#c7 is included in the emergency action plan for each ,coast ,guard unit or sector located within the applicable tsunami inundation zone2 7#d7 designates an evacuation route to an assembly area located outside the tsunami inundation zone2 7#e7 takes into consideration near-shore and distant tsunami inundation of the property concerned2 7#f7 includes-- 7,a7 maps of all applicable tsunami inundation zones2 7,b7 evacuation routes and instructions for all individuals located on the property concerned2 7,c7 procedures to begin evacuations as expeditiously as possible upon detection of a seismic or other tsunamigenic event2 7,d7 evacuation plans for ,coast ,guard aviation and afloat assets2 and 7,e7 7i7 routes for evacuation on foot from any location within the property concerned2 or 7ii7 if an on-foot evacuation is not possible1 an assessment of whether there is a need for vertical evacuation refuges that would allow evacuation on foot2 7#g7 in the case of a property concerned that is at risk for a near-shore tsunami1 is able to be completely executed within #ae minutes of detection of a seismic event1 or if complete execution is not possible within #ae minutes1 within a timeframe the ,commandant considers reasonable to minimize the loss of life2 and 7#h7 not less frequently than annually1 is-- 7,a7 exercised by each ,coast ,guard unit and sector located in the applicable tsunami inundation zone2 7,b7 communicated through an annual in-person training to ,coast ,guard personnel and dependents located or living on the property concerned2 and 7,c7 evaluated by the relevant ,district ,commander for each ,coast ,guard unit and sector located within the applicable tsunami inundation zone4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing each preparedness plan under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall consult relevant ,state1 ,tribal1 and local government entities1 including emergency management officials4 7d7 ,briefing ,not later than #ad months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on each plan developed under subsection 7a71 including the status of implementation and feasibility of each such plan4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,property concerned ,the term property concerned means any real property owned1 operated1 or leased by the ,coast ,guard within a tsunami inundation zone4 7#b7 ,tsunamigenic event ,the term tsunamigenic event means any event1 such as an earthquake1 volcanic eruption1 submarine landslide1 coastal rockfall1 or other event1 with the magnitude to cause a tsunami4 7#c7 ,vertical evacuation refuge ,the term vertical evacuation refuge means a structure or earthen mound designated as a place of refuge in the event of a tsunami1 with sufficient height to elevate evacuees above the tsunami inundation depth1 designed and constructed to resist tsunami load effects4 #gbjf4 ,additional ,pribilof ,island transition completion actions ,section #aabba of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,additional reports on status of use of facilities and helicopter basing ,beginning with the first quarterly report required under subsection 7a7 submitted after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall include in each such report-- 7#a7 the status of the use of recently renovated ,coast ,guard housing facilities1 food preparation facilities1 and maintenance and repair facilities on ,st4 ,paul ,island1 ,alaska1 including a projected date for full use and occupancy of such facilities in support of ,coast ,guard missions in the ,bering ,sea2 and 7#b7 a detailed plan for the acquisition and construction of a hangar in close proximity to existing ,st4 ,paul airport facilities for the prosecution of ,coast ,guard operational missions1 including plans for the use of land needed for such hangar4 4 #gbjg4 ,coast ,guard access to ,department of the ,treasury fund 7a7 ,inclusion of ,coast ,guard as ,department of the ,treasury law enforcement organization ,section #igje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking the ,department of the ,treasury or the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and inserting a ,department of the ,treasury law enforcement organization2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7v7 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7vi7 the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard with respect to any law of the ,united ,states which the ,coast ,guard is authorized to enforce1 assist in the enforcement of1 or administer pursuant to section #ajb1 #ebb1 or #ebe of title #ad2 2 7#c7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,h7 by striking the ,department of the ,treasury and inserting a ,department of the ,treasury law enforcement organization2 7#d7 in subsection 7d77#b7 by striking or the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard each place it appears2 7#e7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a77ii7 by striking or the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard2 7#f7 in subsection 7h77#a7 by striking the ,department of the ,treasury and inserting a ,department of the ,treasury law enforcement organization2 7#g7 in subsection 7j77#a7 by striking the ,department of the ,treasury or the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and inserting a ,department of the ,treasury law enforcement organization2 7#h7 in subsection 7l7 by striking the ,department of the ,treasury and inserting a ,department of the ,treasury law enforcement organization2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7o77#a7 by inserting the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard1 before the ,united ,states ,customs ,service14 7b7 ,elimination of separate funds for the coast guard ,section #igje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#b7 by striking and 7c72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7o7 as subsections 7c7 through 7n71 respectively2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 7#e7 by striking subsection 7e7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7d72 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7h7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7g74 7c7 ,technical corrections ,section #igje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#c77;,c71 as so redesignated1 by striking section #d7;,b7 of #igjc7;g7 and inserting paragraph 7#d77;,b72 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#d77;,b71 as so redesignated1 by striking for transfers pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii7 and2 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#b71 as so redesignated1 by striking seizure of forfeiture and inserting seizure or forfeiture2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated1 by striking #ebd7;c77#aa7 and inserting #ebd7;c74 7d7 ,updates to cross-references 7#a7 ,title #bh ,section #ebd7;c7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c7 by striking #igje7;g77#d77;,a7 and inserting #igje7;f77#d77;,a72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aj7 by striking #igje7o7 and inserting #igje7n74 7#b7 ,title #ca ,section #ecdj7a7 of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #igje7o7 and inserting #igje7n74 7#c7 ,title #ci ,section #bjjc7;e77#a7 of title #ci1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #igje7o7 and inserting #igje7n74 ,b ,acquisition #gbaa4 ,modification of prohibition on use of lead systems integrators ,section #aaje of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,lead systems integrator defined ,in this section1 the term lead systems integrator has the meaning given such term in section #hje7;c7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-afc74 4 #gbab4 ,acquisition improvements 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,ii of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aach4 ,service life extension programs 7a7 ,in general ,requirements for a ,level #a or ,level #b acquisition project or program under sections #aaca through #aacd shall not apply to an acquisition by the ,coast ,guard that is a service life extension program4 7b7 ,service life extension program defined ,in this section1 the term service life extension program means a capital investment that is solely intended to extend the service life and address obsolescence of components or systems of a particular capability or asset4 #aaci4 ,consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement ,in carrying out the acquisition and procurement of vessels and aircraft1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall consider the life-cycle cost estimates of vessels and aircraft1 as applicable1 during the design and evaluation processes to the maximum extent practicable4 #aadj4 ,contracts that provide best value for taxpayer 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out a ,level #a or ,level #b acquisition project or program under this subchapter1 the ,commandant may publicly announce all construction1 design1 and engineering requirements and negotiate contracts for construction1 design1 and engineering services on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable prices4 7b7 ,selection procedure ,the following procedures may apply to the procurement of ,level #a or ,level #b acquisition project or program under this subchapter3 7#a7 ,statements of qualification and performance ,the ,commandant shall require prospective contractors to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,for each proposed project1 the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 evaluate statements of qualifications and performance submitted by firms regarding the proposed project2 and 7,b7 conduct discussions with firms to consider anticipated concepts and compare alternative methods for furnishing services4 7#c7 ,selection ,from the firms with which discussions have been conducted under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,commandant shall select1 in order of preference1 that the ,commandant considers most highly qualified to provide the services required1 based on criteria established and published by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,negotiation of contract 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall negotiate #a or more contracts for construction1 design1 and engineering services under this section at compensation which the ,commandant determines is fair and reasonable to the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,fair and reasonable compensation ,in determining fair and reasonable compensation1 the ,commandant shall consider the scope1 complexity1 professional nature1 and estimated value of the services to be rendered4 7#c7 ,negotiation ,the ,commandant shall attempt to negotiate a contract or contracts with the most highly qualified firm or firms selected under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,further negotiation ,if the ,commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract or contracts with the firm or firms under paragraph 7#c71 the ,commandant shall formally terminate negotiations with such firm or firms and undertake negotiations with the next most qualified of the selected firms1 continuing the process until an agreement is reached4 7#e7 ,additional firms ,if the ,commandant is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract or contracts with any of the selected firms1 the ,commandant shall select additional firms in order of competence and qualification and continue negotiations in accordance with this section until #a or more agreements are reached4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aacg the following3 #aach4 ,service life extension programs4 #aaci4 ,consideration of life-cycle cost estimates for acquisition and procurement4 #aadj4 ,contracts that provide best value for taxpayer4 4 #gbac4 ,restriction on acquisition1 procurement1 or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards 7a7 ,in general ,section #aaea of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #aaea4 ,restriction on acquisition1 procurement1 or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,commandant may not lease1 charter1 or otherwise procure a vessel which contains a major component of the hull or superstructure constructed in a foreign shipyard4 7b7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may authorize exceptions to the prohibition in subsection 7a7 when the ,president determines that it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states to do so4 7#b7 ,notice ,the ,president shall transmit notice to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate of any such determination made by the ,president under paragraph 7#a71 and no contract may be awarded pursuant to the exception authorized until the end of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date the notice of such determination is received by such committees of ,congress4 7#c7 ,justification ,the notice required under paragraph 7#b7 shall include a written explanation of the national security interest and a detailed summary of market research demonstrating the lack of availability of ,united ,states shipyards to meet the ,coast ,guard requirements consistent with national security interest4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aaea and inserting the following3 #aaea4 ,restriction on acquisition1 procurement1 or construction of vessels in foreign shipyards4 4 #gbad4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aaei4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,commandant1 using funds appropriated pursuant to section #aaha1 may not acquire1 procure1 or construct a floating dry dock for the ,coast ,guard ,yard4 7b7 ,permissible acquisition1 procurement1 or construction methods ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 of this section and section #aaje7;a71 the ,commandant may-- 7#a7 provide for an entity other than the ,coast ,guard to contract for the acquisition1 procurement1 or construction of a floating drydock by contract1 purchase1 or other agreement2 7#b7 construct a floating drydock at the ,coast ,guard ,yard2 or 7#c7 acquire or procure a commercially available floating drydock4 7c7 ,design standards and construction practices ,to the extent practicable1 a floating drydock acquired1 procured1 or constructed under this section shall reflect commercial design standards and commercial construction practices that are consistent with the best interests of the ,federal ,government4 7d7 ,berthing requirement ,any floating drydock acquired1 procured1 or constructed under subsection 7b7 shall be berthed at the ,coast ,guard ,yard in ,baltimore1 ,maryland1 when lifting or maintaining vessels4 7e7 ,floating drydock defined ,in this section1 the term floating drydock means equipment that is-- 7#a7 constructed in the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 capable of meeting the lifting and maintenance requirements of an ,offshore ,patrol ,cutter or a ,national ,security ,cutter4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #aa of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aaeh the following3 #aaei4 ,floating drydock for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,yard4 4 #gbae4 ,great ,lakes icebreaking 7a7 ,great ,lakes icebreaker and icebreaking tugs 7#a7 ,strategy ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a strategy detailing how the ,coast ,guard will complete design and construction of a ,great ,lakes icebreaker at least as capable as the ,coast ,guard cutter ,mackinaw 7,,wlbb-#cj7 as expeditiously as possible after funding is provided for such icebreaker1 including providing a cost estimate and an estimated delivery timeline that would facilitate the expedited delivery detailed in the strategy4 7#b7 ,report on bay class icebreaking tug fleet replacement ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate-- 7,a7 a report that describes the strategy of the ,coast ,guard with respect to the replacement of the ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet2 7,b7 in the case of such a strategy that results in the replacement of the last ,bay class icebreaking tug on a date that is more than #e years after such date of enactment1 a plan to maintain the operational capabilities of the ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet until the date on which such fleet is projected to be replaced2 and 7,c7 in the case of such a plan that does not include the replacement of the main propulsion engines and marine gear components of the ,bay class icebreaking tug fleet1 an assessment of the manner in which not replacing such engines and gear components will effect the future operational availability of such fleet4 7b7 ,great ,lakes icebreaker pilot program ,section #aabab7;a7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,pilot program 7,a7 ,in general ,during the #e ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall conduct a pilot program to determine the extent to which the ,coast ,guard ,great ,lakes icebreaking cutter fleet is capable of maintaining tier one and tier two waterways open #ie percent of the time during an ice season4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the end of each of the #e ice seasons beginning after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that details-- 7i7 the results of the pilot program required under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any relevant new performance measures implemented by the ,coast ,guard1 including the measures described in pages #e through #g of the report of the ,coast ,guard titled ,domestic ,icebreaking ,operations and submitted to ,congress on ,july #bf1 #bjbd1 as required by section #aabab7;a77#c7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 and the results of the implementation of such measures4 4 7c7 ,modification to reporting requirement relating to icebreaking operations in ,great ,lakes ,section #aabac7;f7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,public report ,not later than ,july #a after the first winter in which the ,commandant has submitted the report required by paragraph 7#c7 of section #aabab7;a71 the ,commandant shall publish on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard a report on the cost to the ,coast ,guard of meeting the proposed standards described in paragraph 7#b7 of such section4 4 7d7 ,report on ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,mackinaw ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a detailed written briefing that describes-- 7#a7 the ,midlife ,maintenance ,availability ,assessment for ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,mackinaw2 7#b7 the remaining service life of the hull2 7#c7 the-- 7,a7 estimated remaining service life of the hull if the cutter undergoes a ,service ,life ,extension ,program2 7,b7 estimated costs associated with such a program2 and 7,c7 fiscal years in which such funds would be required to ensure the ,coast ,guard ,cutter ,mackinaw remains operational consistently in winter seasons through the extended service life resulting from such a program4 #gbaf4 ,briefing on deployment of special purpose craft-heavy weather second generation 7,,spec-,,hwx ,,ii7 vessels in ,pacific ,northwest ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7#a7 the status of the acquisition and procurement of second-generation ,special ,purpose ,craft-,heavy ,weather 7,,spc-,,hwx ,,ii7 vessels consistent with section #aaajd7;a77#c7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7division ,k of ,public ,law #aag-bfc72 7#b7 the timeline for the deployment of such vessels to stations in the ,pacific ,northwest previously served by the first-generation ,special ,purpose ,craft-,heavy ,weather vessels and the ,national ,motor ,lifeboat ,school2 7#c7 funding levels required each fiscal year to meet the requirements completing the fleet size prescribed in section #aaajd7;a77#c7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7division ,k of ,public ,law #aag-bfc7 not later than fiscal year #bjcj2 7#d7 any outstanding barriers to the timeliness of such deployment2 and 7#e7 any instances where the ,coast ,guard was unable to deploy or complete statutory missions1 including towing missions1 due to the lack of such first generation heavy weather craft4 #gbag4 ,report on #hg-;foot patrol boat fleet ,not later than #i months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a detailed written briefing that describes the strategy of the ,coast ,guard with respect to replacing the mission capability provided by the full #hg-;foot patrol boat fleet that was operational on ,september #cj1 #bjbj4 #gbah4 ,procurement of tactical maritime surveillance systems 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b77#b71 subject to the availability of appropriations and if the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security determines that there is a need1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 procure a tactical maritime surveillance system1 or similar technology1 for use by the ,coast ,guard and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection in the areas of operation of-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard ,sector ,san ,diego in ,california2 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,sector ,san ,juan in ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,c7 ,coast ,guard ,sector ,key ,west in ,florida2 and 7#b7 for purposes of data integration and land-based data access1 procure for each area of operation described in paragraph 7#a7 and for ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island a land-based maritime domain awareness system capable of sharing data with the ,coast ,guard and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection-- 7,a7 to operate in conjunction with-- 7i7 the system procured under section #aabff of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #djfc7 for ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island2 and 7ii7 the tactical maritime surveillance system procured for each area of operation under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 to be installed in the order in which the systems described in subparagraph 7,a7 are installed4 7b7 ,study2 limitation 7#a7 ,study required ,prior to the procurement or operation of a tactical maritime surveillance system1 or similar technology1 that is deployed from a property owned by the ,department of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall complete a study1 in coordination with ,secretary of ,defense1 analyzing the potential impacts to the national security of the ,united ,states of such operation4 7#b7 ,limitation ,if it is determined by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,defense through the study required under paragraph 7#a7 that the placement or installation of a system described in subsection 7a7 negatively impacts the national security of the ,united ,states1 such system shall not be procured or installed4 ,c ,personnel #gbba4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bacb4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare 7a7 ,secretary designation ,the ,secretary may designate a limited number of officers of the ,coast ,guard as having particular expertise in-- 7#a7 military justice2 or 7#b7 healthcare4 7b7 ,promotion and grade ,an individual designated under this section-- 7#a7 shall not be included on the active duty promotion list2 7#b7 shall be promoted under section #babf2 and 7#c7 may not be promoted to a grade higher than captain4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #baca the following3 #bacb4 ,designation of officers with particular expertise in military justice or healthcare4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bajb7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the second sentence by striking and officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy and inserting officers of the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 and officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant this section4 7#b7 ,subsection 7e7 of section #bajc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,secretary to prescribe numbers for certain officers ,the ,secretary shall prescribe the number of officers authorized to be serving on active duty in each grade of-- 7#a7 the permanent commissioned teaching staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7#b7 the officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to this section2 and 7#c7 the officers of the ,reserve serving in connection with organizing1 administering1 recruiting1 instructing1 or training the reserve components4 4 7#c7 ,section #babf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by inserting and as to officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to this section after reserve components4 7#d7 ,section #cgcf7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence by striking promotion list and the and inserting promotion list1 officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to this section1 and the officers on the2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence by striking promotion list or the and inserting promotion list1 officers designated by the ,secretary pursuant to this section1 or the officers on the4 #gbbb4 ,deferred retirement and retention in active duty status for health professions officers 7a7 ,deferred retirement ,section #baed of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,deferred retirement or separation for health professions officers 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may defer the retirement or separation under subsection 7a7 of a health professions officer if1 during the period of the deferment1 the health professions officer will be performing duties that consist primarily of providing patient care or performing other clinical duties4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a deferment under this subsection may not extend beyond the first day of the month following the month in which the health professions officer concerned becomes #fh years of age4 7#c7 ,designation ,the ,secretary may designate as health professions officers a category of members of the ,coast ,guard whose duties consist primarily of-- 7,a7 providing health care2 7,b7 performing other clinical care1 including radiology1 specialty care1 behavioral health care1 pharmacy care1 medical laboratory1 or testing2 or 7,c7 performing health care-related administrative duties4 7#d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or modify the application of any provision relating to mandatory separation or disciplinary action4 7#e7 ,health professions officer defined ,in this subsection1 the term #8health professions officer' means an officer or enlisted member of the ,coast ,guard in good standing who is-- 7,a7 a physician1 surgeon1 medical specialist1 nurse or nurse practitioner1 physician's assistant1 health service technician1 therapist1 fully licensed clinical psychotherapist1 counselor1 social worker1 medical assistant1 radiology assistant1 pharmacist1 pharmacy assistant1 nutritionist1 dietitian1 any administrative personnel associated with a ,coast ,guard medical program 7including a clinic71 personnel who works in a medical laboratory1 physical therapist1 physical therapist aide1 occupational therapist1 or occupational therapist aide2 7,b7 a dentist1 dental assistant1 oral surgeon1 or any other dental-related personnel2 or 7,c7 a member of a category designated by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c74 4 7b7 ,retention in active status ,section #cgec of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,retention of health professions officers 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c71 the ,secretary may authorize the retention of a ,reserve health professions officer in an active status not beyond the first day of the month following the month in which the health professions officer concerned becomes #fh years of age4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or modify the application of any provision relating to mandatory separation or disciplinary action4 7#c7 ,health professions officer defined ,in this subsection1 the term health professions officer means an officer or enlisted member of the ,coast ,guard in good standing who is-- 7,a7 a physician1 surgeon1 medical specialist1 nurse or nurse practitioner1 physician's assistant1 health service technician1 therapist1 fully licensed clinical psychotherapist1 counselor1 social worker1 medical assistant1 radiology assistant1 pharmacist1 pharmacy assistant1 nutritionist1 dietitian1 any administrative personnel associated with a ,coast ,guard medical program 7including a clinic71 personnel who works in a medical laboratory1 physical therapist1 physical therapist aide1 occupational therapist1 or occupational therapist aide2 7,b7 a dentist1 dental assistant1 oral surgeon1 or any other dental-related personnel2 or 7,c7 a member of a category designated by the ,secretary under section #baed7;c77#c74 4 #gbbc4 ,modifications to the officer involuntary separation process 7a7 ,review of records ,section #baeh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking may at any time convene a board of officers and inserting shall prescribe1 by regulation1 procedures4 7b7 ,boards of inquiry ,section #baei7;c7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking send the record of its proceedings to a board of review and inserting recommend to the ,secretary that the officer not be retained on active duty4 7c7 ,repeal of boards of review ,section #bafj of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is repealed4 7d7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #bafa by striking section #baeh1 #baei1 or #bafj each place it appears and inserting section #baeh or #baei2 7,b7 in section #bafc1 in the first sentence by striking board of review under section #bafj of this title and inserting board of inquiry under section #baei of this title2 and 7,c7 in section #bafd7;a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking or #bafj4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis at the beginning of chapter #ba of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bafj4 #gbbd4 ,modifications and revisions relating to reopening retired grade determinations 7a7 ,in general ,section #beja7;d77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by inserting a before competent authority2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 through 7,h71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 substantial evidence comes to light that1 during the commissioned service of the officer1 the officer failed to carry out applicable laws1 with an intent to deceive or defraud2 7,d7 substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the officer committed rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 at any time during the commissioned service of the officer2 7,e7 substantial evidence comes to light after the retirement that the commissioned officer knew of and failed to report through proper channels1 in accordance with existing law at the time of the alleged incident1 any known instances of sexual assault by a member of the ,coast ,guard under the command of the officer during the officer's service2 4 7b7 ,issuance and revision of regulations relating to good cause to reopen retired grade determinations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue or revise1 as applicable1 and at the discretion of the ,secretary consistent with this section1 regulations of the ,coast ,guard to do the following3 7#a7 ,define what constitutes good cause to reopen a retired grade determination referred to in subparagraph 7,h7 of section #beja7;d77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 to ensure that the following shall be considered good cause for such a reopening3 7,a7 ,circumstances that constitute a failure to carry out applicable laws regarding a report of sexual assault with an intent to deceive by a commissioned officer1 that relate to a response made to a report of sexual assault1 during the commissioned service of the officer4 7,b7 ,substantial evidence of sexual assault by the commissioned officer concerned1 at any time during the commissioned service of such officer1 or such evidence that was not considered by the ,coast ,guard in a manner consistent with law4 7#b7 ,identify the standard for making1 and the evidentiary showing required to support1 an adverse determination on the retired grade of a commissioned officer4 7c7 ,revision of limitations on reopening retired grade determinations ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall revise applicable guidance in section ,k4#aj of chapter #c of ,commandant ,instruction #ajjj4d;,a to remove any restriction that limits the ability to reopen the retired grade of a commissioned officer based on-- 7#a7 whether new evidence is discovered contemporaneously with or within a short time period after the date of retirement of the officer concerned2 and 7#b7 whether the misconduct concerned was not discoverable through due diligence4 7d7 ,savings clause ,no provision of this section or the amendments made by this section shall be construed to permit a review of conduct that was not in violation of law or policy at the time of the alleged conduct4 #gbbe4 ,family leave policies for ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,section #beab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,leave and inserting ,family leave2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 1 ,united ,states ,code1 and inserting or1 with respect to the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense promulgates a new regulation for members of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard pursuant to section #gaa of title #aj12 7,b7 by striking or adoption of a child and inserting or placement of a minor child with the member for adoption or long term foster care2 7,c7 by striking and enlisted members and inserting 1 enlisted members1 and members of the reserve component2 and 7,d7 by inserting or1 with respect to members of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard1 the ,secretary of ,defense after provided by the ,secretary of the ,navy2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,adoption of child and inserting ,placement of minor child with member for adoption or long term foster care2 7,b7 by striking and #gjd and inserting 1 #gjd1 and #gaa2 7,c7 by striking and enlisted members and inserting 1 enlisted members1 and members of the reserve component2 7,d7 by striking the birth or adoption and inserting the birth1 adoption1 or long term foster care2 7,e7 by striking immediately2 7,f7 by striking such birth or adoption and inserting such birth1 placement of a minor child with the member for long-term foster care1 or adoption12 and 7,g7 by striking enlisted member and inserting 1 enlisted member1 or member of the reserve component2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,period of leave 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 may authorize leave described under subparagraph 7b7 to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph 7b7 in the case of a member described in subsection 7b7 who1 except for this subparagraph1 would lose unused family leave at the end of the one-year period described in subparagraph 7,a7 as a result of-- 7,a7 operational requirements2 7,b7 professional military education obligations2 or 7,c7 other circumstances that the ,secretary determines reasonable and appropriate4 7#b7 ,extended deadline ,the regulation1 rule1 policy1 or memorandum prescribed under paragraph 7a7 shall require that any leave authorized to be taken after the one-year period described in subparagraph 7c77#a77;,a7 shall be taken within a reasonable period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after cessation of the circumstances warranting the extended deadline4 7d7 ,member of the reserve component of the coast guard defined ,in this section1 the term member of the reserve component of the ,coast ,guard means a member of the ,coast ,guard who is a member of-- 7#a7 the selected reserve who is entitled to compensation under section #bjf of title #cg2 or 7#b7 the individual ready reserve who is entitled to compensation under section #bjf of title #cg when attending or participating in a sufficient number of periods of inactive-duty training during a year to count the year as a qualifying year of creditable service toward eligibility for retired pay4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #beab and inserting the following3 #beab4 ,family leave policies for the ,coast ,guard4 4 7c7 ,compensation ,section #bjf7;a77#d7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting before the period at the end or family leave under section #beab of title #ad4 #gbbf4 ,modifications to career flexibility program ,section #bead of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#c7 by striking #b months and inserting #cj days2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the entitlement of the member and of the survivors of the member to all death benefits under subchapter ,,ii of chapter #ge of title #aj2 7#d7 the provision of all travel and transportation allowances to family members of a deceased member to attend the repatriation1 burial1 or memorial ceremony of a deceased member as provided in section #dec7;f7 of title #cg2 7#e7 the eligibility of the member for general benefits as provided in part ,,ii of title #ch2 and 7#f7 in the case of a victim of an alleged sex-related offense 7as such term is defined in section #ajdd;e7h7 of title #aj7 to the maximum extent practicable1 maintaining access to-- 7,a7 ,coast ,guard behavioral health resources2 7,b7 sexual assault prevention and response resources and programs of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 ,coast ,guard legal resources1 including1 to the extent practicable1 special victims' counsel4 4 #gbbg4 ,members asserting post-traumatic stress disorder1 sexual assault1 or traumatic brain injury ,section #beaf of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking or has been sexually assaulted during the preceding #b-year period2 and 7ii7 by striking or based on such sexual assault1 the influence of and inserting the signs and symptoms of either2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder ,a member of the ,coast ,guard who has been sexually assaulted during the preceding #e-year period and who alleges1 based on such sexual assault1 the signs and symptoms of a diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the ,diagnostic and ,statistical ,manual of ,mental ,disorders published by the ,american ,psychiatric ,association-- 7,a7 is provided the opportunity to request a medical examination to clinically evaluate such signs and symptoms2 and 7,b7 receives such a medical examination to evaluate a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder1 traumatic brain injury1 or diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder described within the most recent edition of the ,diagnostic and ,statistical ,manual of ,mental ,disorders published by the ,american ,psychiatric ,association4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting this subsection2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by inserting or a diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder before under this subsection2 7ii7 by inserting performed by after shall be2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 a board-certified psychiatrist2 7,b7 a licensed doctorate-level psychologist2 7,c7 any other appropriate licensed or certified healthcare professional designated by the ,commandant2 or 7,d7 a psychiatry resident or board-eligible psychologist who-- 7i7 has completed a #a-year internship or residency2 and 7ii7 is under the close supervision of a board-certified psychiatrist or licensed doctorate-level psychologist4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by inserting or a diagnosable mental1 behavioral1 or emotional disorder after traumatic brain injury2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,notification of right to request medical examination 7#a7 ,in general ,any member of the ,coast ,guard who receives a notice of involuntary administrative separation shall be advised at the time of such notice of the right of the member to request a medical examination under subsection 7a7 if any condition described in such subsection applies to the member4 7#b7 ,policy ,the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 develop and issue a clear policy for carrying out the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to any member of the ,coast ,guard described in that paragraph who has made an unrestricted report of sexual assault2 and 7,b7 provide information on such policy to sexual assault response coordinators of the ,coast ,guard for the purpose of ensuring that such policy is communicated to members of the ,coast ,guard who may be eligible for a medical examination under this section4 4 #gbbh4 ,authority for certain personnel2 command sponsorship for dependents of members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,unalaska1 ,alaska2 improved prevention of and response to hazing and bullying 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #beag4 ,authority for certain personnel 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of subchapter ,i of chapter #cc 7other than sections #ccjc and #ccbh of such chapter7 of title #e1 qualified candidates to any of the following positions in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of title #e7 in the ,coast ,guard3 7#a7 ,any category of medical or health professional positions within the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,any childcare services position4 7#c7 ,any position in the ,coast ,guard housing office of a ,coast ,guard installation1 the primary function of which is supervision of ,coast ,guard housing covered by subchapter ,,iii of chapter #bi of this title4 7#d7 ,any nonclinical specialist position the purpose of which is the integrated primary prevention of harmful behavior1 including suicide1 sexual assault1 harassment1 domestic abuse1 and child abuse4 7#e7 ,any special agent position of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7#f7 ,the following positions at the ,coast ,guard ,academy3 7,a7 ,any civilian faculty member appointed under section #aida4 7,b7 ,a position involving the improvement of cadet health or well-being4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant shall only appoint qualified candidates under the authority provided by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 if the ,commandant determines that there is a shortage of qualified candidates for the positions described in such subsection or a critical hiring need for such positions4 7c7 ,briefing requirement ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a written briefing which describes the use of the authority provided under this section on an annual basis1 including the following3 7#a7 ,the number of employees hired under the authority provided under this section within the year for which the briefing is provided4 7#b7 ,the positions and grades for which employees were hired4 7#c7 ,a justification for the ,commandant's determination that such positions involved a shortage of qualified candidates or a critical hiring need4 7#d7 ,the number of employees who were hired under the authority provided under this section who have separated from the ,coast ,guard4 7#e7 ,steps the ,coast ,guard has taken to engage with the ,office of ,personnel ,management under subpart ,b of part #ccg of title #e1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for positions for which the ,commandant determines a direct hire authority remains necessary4 7d7 ,sunset ,the authority provided under subsection 7a7 shall expire on ,september #cj1 #bjcj4 #beah4 ,command sponsorship ,on request by a member of the ,coast ,guard assigned to ,unalaska1 ,alaska1 the ,commandant shall grant command sponsorship to the dependents of such member4 #beai4 ,prevention of and response to hazing and bullying 7a7 ,anti-hazing and anti-bullying database ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall cooperate in the establishment and use of a comprehensive and consistent data-collection system described in section #edi of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjag 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note7 for the collection of reports1 including anonymous reports1 of incidents of hazing or bullying4 7b7 ,improved training ,the ,commandant shall seek to improve training to assist members of the ,coast ,guard to better recognize1 prevent1 and respond to hazing and bullying at all command levels4 7c7 ,annual reports on hazing and bullying ,not later than ,may #ca1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the following3 7#a7 a description of efforts during the previous fiscal year-- 7,a7 to prevent and to respond to incidents of hazing or bullying involving members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 to track and encourage reporting1 including reporting anonymously1 incidents of hazing in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 to ensure the consistent implementation of anti-hazing and anti-bullying policies4 7#b7 ,a discussion of the policies of the ,coast ,guard for preventing and responding to incidents of hazing4 7#c7 ,a description of comprehensive data collection systems of the ,coast ,guard for collecting hazing or bullying reports involving a member of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,a description of processes of the ,coast ,guard to identify1 document1 and report alleged instances of hazing or bullying4 ,such description shall include the methodology the ,coast ,guard uses to categorize and count potential instances of hazing or bullying4 7#e7 ,a description of any training provided to members of the ,coast ,guard on recognizing and preventing hazing4 7#f7 ,for the preceding #c fiscal years in the initial report and preceding fiscal year in subsequent reports-- 7,a7 the number of alleged and substantiated incidents of hazing involving members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 a description of the nature of each such incident2 and 7,c7 a description of the actions taken to address each such incident through nonjudicial and judicial actions4 7#g7 ,with respect to training for members of the ,coast ,guard on recognizing and preventing hazing and bullying1 an assessment by the ,commandant of-- 7,a7 the quality of such training2 7,b7 the need for modifications to such training2 and 7,c7 the need to require additional such training4 7#h7 ,an assessment by the ,commandant of-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the ,coast ,guard in tracking and reporting instances of hazing or bullying2 and 7,b7 whether the performance of the ,coast ,guard with respect to such tracking and reporting was satisfactory or unsatisfactory during the preceding fiscal year4 7#i7 ,recommendations of the ,commandant to improve-- 7,a7 the policies described in paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 the comprehensive data collection systems described in paragraph 7#e72 7,c7 the processes described in paragraph 7#f72 7,d7 the training described in paragraph 7#i72 and 7,e7 the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or the ,manual for ,courts-,martial to improve the prosecution of persons alleged to have committed hazing or bullying in the ,coast ,guard4 7#aj7 ,the status of efforts of the ,commandant to evaluate the prevalence of hazing and bullying in the ,coast ,guard4 7#aa7 ,data on allegations of hazing and bullying in the ,coast ,guard1 including final disposition of investigations4 7#ab7 ,plans of the ,commandant to improve hazing and bullying prevention and response during the next reporting year4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #beaf the following3 #beag4 ,authority for certain personnel4 #beah4 ,command sponsorship4 #beai4 ,prevention of and response to hazing and bullying4 4 #gbbi4 ,authorization for maternity uniform allowance for officers ,section #bgjh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,the ,coast ,guard may provide a cash allowance1 in such amount as the ,secretary shall determine by policy1 to be paid to pregnant officer personnel for the purchase of maternity-related uniform items1 if such uniform items are not so furnished to the member by the ,coast ,guard4 4 #gbcj4 ,additional available guidance and considerations for reserve selection boards ,section #cgdj7;f7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #baag and inserting sections #baae and #baag4 #gbca4 ,behavioral health 7a7 ,coast ,guard embedded behavioral health technician program 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,commandant for ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work ,life1 shall establish and conduct a pilot program1 to be known as the ,coast ,guard ,embedded ,behavioral ,health ,technician ,program 7referred to in this section as the ,pilot ,program71 to integrate behavioral health technicians serving at ,coast ,guard units for the purposes of-- 7i7 facilitating1 at the clinic level1 the provision of integrated behavioral health care for members of the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 providing1 as a force extender under the supervision of a licensed behavioral health care provider1 at the clinic level-- 7,i7 psychological assessment and diagnostic services1 as appropriate2 7,,ii7 behavioral health services1 as appropriate2 7,,iii7 education and training related to promoting positive behavioral health and well-being2 and 7,,iv7 information and resources1 including expedited referrals1 to assist members of the ,coast ,guard in dealing with behavioral health concerns2 7iii7 improving resilience and mental health care among members of the ,coast ,guard who respond to extraordinary calls of duty1 with the ultimate goals of preventing crises and addressing mental health concerns before such concerns evolve into more complex issues that require care at a military treatment facility2 7iv7 increasing-- 7,i7 the number of such members served by behavioral health technicians2 and 7,,ii7 the proportion of such members returning to duty after seeking behavioral health care2 and 7v7 positively impacting the ,coast ,guard in a cost-effective manner by extending behavioral health services to the workforce and improving access to care4 7,b7 ,briefing ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing regarding a plan to establish and conduct the ,pilot ,program4 7#b7 ,selection of coast guard clinics ,the ,commandant shall select1 for participation in the ,pilot ,program1 #c or more ,coast ,guard clinics that support units that have significantly high operational tempos or other force resiliency risks1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7#c7 ,placement of staff at ,coast ,guard clinics 7,a7 ,in general ,under the ,pilot ,program1 a ,coast ,guard health services technician with a grade of ,e-#e or higher1 or an assigned civilian behavioral health specialist1 shall be-- 7i7 assigned to each selected ,coast ,guard clinic2 and 7ii7 located at a unit with high operational tempo4 7,b7 ,training 7i7 ,health services technicians ,before commencing an assignment at a ,coast ,guard clinic under subparagraph 7,a71 a ,coast ,guard health services technician shall complete behavioral health technician training and independent duty health services training4 7ii7 ,civilian behavioral health specialists ,to qualify for an assignment at a ,coast ,guard clinic under subparagraph 7,a71 a civilian behavioral health specialist shall have at least the equivalent behavioral health training as the training required for a ,coast ,guard behavioral health technician under clause 7i74 7#d7 ,administration ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,assistant ,commandant for ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work ,life1 shall administer the ,pilot ,program through the ,health1 ,safety1 and ,work-,life ,service ,center4 7#e7 ,data collection 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall collect and analyze data concerning the ,pilot ,program for purposes of-- 7i7 developing and sharing best practices for improving access to behavioral health care2 and 7ii7 providing information to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives regarding the implementation of the ,pilot ,program and related policy issues4 7,b7 ,plan ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a plan for carrying out subparagraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,annual report ,not later than ,september #a of each year until the date on which the ,pilot ,program terminates under paragraph 7#g71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,pilot ,program that includes the following3 7,a7 ,an overview of the implementation of the ,pilot ,program at each applicable ,coast ,guard clinic1 including-- 7i7 the number of members of the ,coast ,guard who received services on site by a behavioral health technician assigned to such clinic2 7ii7 feedback from all members of the ,coast ,guard empaneled for their medical care under the ,pilot ,program2 7iii7 an assessment of the deployability and overall readiness of members of the applicable operational unit2 and 7iv7 an estimate of potential costs and impacts on other ,coast ,guard health care services of supporting the ,pilot ,program at such units and clinics4 7,b7 ,the data and analysis required under paragraph 7#e77;,a74 7,c7 ,a list and detailed description of lessons learned from the ,pilot ,program as of the date of on which the report is submitted4 7,d7 ,the feasibility1 estimated cost1 and impacts on other ,coast ,guard health care services of expanding the ,pilot ,program to all ,coast ,guard clinics1 and a description of the personnel1 fiscal1 and administrative resources that would be needed for such an expansion4 7#g7 ,termination ,the ,pilot ,program shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjbh4 7b7 ,behavioral health specialist 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall hire1 train1 and deploy not fewer than #e additional behavioral health specialists1 in addition to the personnel required under section #aadab7;a7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note74 7#b7 ,requirement ,the ,commandant shall ensure that not fewer than #ce percent of behavioral health specialists required to be deployed under paragraph 7#a7 have experience in-- 7,a7 behavioral health care related to military sexual trauma2 and 7,b7 behavioral health care for the purpose of supporting members of the ,coast ,guard with needs for mental health care and counseling services for post-traumatic stress disorder and co-occurring disorders related to military sexual trauma4 7#c7 ,accessibility ,the support provided by the behavioral health specialists hired pursuant to paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 may include care delivered via telemedicine2 and 7,b7 shall be made widely available to members of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,notification 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives in writing if the ,coast ,guard has not completed hiring1 training1 and deploying-- 7i7 the personnel referred to in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7ii7 the personnel required under section #aadab7;a7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note74 7,b7 ,contents ,the notification required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 the date of publication of the hiring opportunity for all such personnel2 7ii7 the ,general ,schedule grade level advertised in the publication of the hiring opportunity for all such personnel2 7iii7 the number of personnel to whom the ,coast ,guard extended an offer of employment in accordance with the requirements of this section and section #aadab7;a7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #ejd note71 and the number of such personnel who accepted or declined such offer of employment2 7iv7 a summary of the efforts by the ,coast ,guard to publicize1 advertise1 or otherwise recruit qualified candidates in accordance with the requirements of this section and section #aadab7;a7 of such ,act2 and 7v7 any recommendations and a detailed plan to ensure full compliance with the requirements of this section and section #aadab7;a7 of such ,act1 which may include special payments discussed in the report of the ,government ,accountability ,office titled ,federal ,pay3 ,opportunities ,exist to ,enhance ,strategic ,use of ,special ,payments1 published on ,december #g1 #bjag 7,,gao-#ah-ia71 which may be made available to help ensure full compliance with all such requirements in a timely manner4 #gbcb4 ,travel allowance for members of ,coast ,guard assigned to ,alaska 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commandant shall implement a policy that provides for reimbursement to eligible members of the ,coast ,guard for the cost of airfare for such members to travel to a place within the ,united ,states or the territories of the ,united ,states at the request of such member during the period specified in subsection 7h74 7b7 ,eligible members ,a member of the ,coast ,guard is eligible for a reimbursement under subsection 7a7 if-- 7#a7 the member is assigned to a duty location in ,alaska2 and 7#b7 an officer in a grade above ,o-#e in the chain of command of the member authorizes the travel of the member4 7c7 ,treatment of time as leave ,the time during which an eligible member is absent from duty for travel reimbursable under subsection 7a7 shall be treated as leave for purposes of section #gjd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,restriction ,the ,commandant shall not deny reimbursement for travel authorized under subsection 7b77#b7 to the respective member4 7e7 ,justification ,if a member requests to travel to a place that is not the home of record1 or state of legal residence1 of such member1 the approving official under subsection 7b77#b7 may require a justification of the request by such member and shall not unreasonably deny such request4 7f7 ,reimbursement limitation ,the rate of reimbursement for travel to a place that is not the member's home of record or state of legal residence shall be limited to the cost of travel to the member's home of record or state of legal residence using the amounts determined by the ,,gsa ,city ,pairs ,program4 7g7 ,briefing required ,not later than ,february #a1 #bjbg1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on-- 7#a7 the use and effectiveness of reimbursements under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the calculation and use of the cost of living allowance for a member assigned to a duty location in ,alaska2 and 7#c7 the use of special pays and other allowances as incentives for cold weather proficiency or duty locations4 7h7 ,period specified ,the period specified in this subsection is the period-- 7#a7 beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 ending on the later of-- 7,a7 ,december #ca1 #bjbi2 or 7,b7 the date on which the authority under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to grant assignment or special duty pay to members of the uniform services terminates under subsection 7g7 of such section4 #gbcc4 ,tuition assistance and advanced education assistance pilot program 7a7 ,establishment ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall establish a tuition assistance pilot program for active-duty members of the ,coast ,guard1 to be known as the ,tuition ,assistance and ,advanced ,education ,assistance ,pilot ,program for ,sea ,duty 7referred to in this section as the pilot program74 7b7 ,formal agreement ,a member of the ,coast ,guard participating in the pilot program shall enter into a formal agreement with the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating that provides that1 upon the successful completion of a sea duty tour by such member and beginning on the date on which the sea duty tour concludes1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall-- 7#a7 reduce by one half the service obligation incurred by such member as a result of participation in the advanced education assistance program under section #bjje of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 or the tuition assistance program under section #bjjg of such title2 and 7#b7 for a period equal to the length of the sea duty tour1 increase the tuition assistance cost cap for such member to not more than double the amount of the standard tuition assistance cost cap set by the ,commandant for the applicable fiscal year4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the pilot program is established1 and annually thereafter through the date on which the pilot program is terminated under subsection 7d71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 evaluates and compares-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard's retention1 recruitment1 and filling of sea duty billets for all members of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 the ,coast ,guard's retention1 recruitment1 and filling of sea duty billets for all members of the ,coast ,guard participating in the pilot program2 7#b7 includes the number of participants in the pilot program as of the date of the report1 disaggregated by officer and enlisted billet type2 and 7#c7 assesses the progress made by such participants in their respective voluntary education programs1 in accordance with their degree plans1 during the period described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate on the date that is #f years after the date on which the pilot program is established4 #gbcd4 ,recruitment1 relocation1 and retention incentive program for civilian firefighters employed by ,coast ,guard remote locations 7a7 ,identification of remote locations ,the ,commandant shall identify locations to be considered remote locations for purposes of this section1 which shall include1 at a minimum1 each ,coast ,guard fire station located in an area in which members of the ,coast ,guard and the dependents of such members are eligible for the ,,tricare ,prime ,remote program4 7b7 ,incentive program 7#a7 ,in general ,to ensure uninterrupted operations by civilian firefighters employed by the ,coast ,guard in remote locations1 the ,commandant shall establish an incentive program for such firefighters consisting of-- 7,a7 recruitment and relocation bonuses consistent with section #egec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,b7 retention bonuses consistent with section #eged of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,eligibility criteria ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel and ,management1 shall establish eligibility criteria for the incentive program established under paragraph 7#a71 which shall include a requirement that a firefighter described in paragraph 7#a7 may only be eligible for the incentive program under this section if1 with respect to the applicable remote location1 the ,commandant has made a determination that incentives are appropriate to address an identified recruitment1 retention1 or relocation need4 7c7 ,annual report ,not less frequently than annually for the #e-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that-- 7#a7 details the use and effectiveness of the incentive program established under this section2 and 7#b7 includes-- 7,a7 the number of participants in the incentive program2 7,b7 a description of the distribution of incentives under such program2 and 7,c7 a description of the impact of such program on civilian firefighter recruitment and retention by the ,coast ,guard in remote locations4 #gbce4 ,notification 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress notification as described in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 not later than the date that is #aj days before the final day of each fiscal year2 or 7#b7 in the case of a continuing resolution that1 for a period of more than #aj days1 provides appropriated funds in lieu of an appropriations ,act1 not later than the date that is #aj days before the final day of the period that such continuing resolution covers4 7b7 ,elements ,notification under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 the status of funding for the ,coast ,guard during the subsequent fiscal year or at the end of the continuing resolution if other appropriations measures are not enacted1 as applicable2 7#b7 the status of the ,coast ,guard as a component of the ,armed ,forces2 7#c7 the number of members currently serving overseas and otherwise supporting missions related to title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#d7 the fact that members of the ,armed ,forces have service requirements unlike those of other ,federal employees1 which require them to continue to serve even if unpaid2 7#e7 the impacts of historical shutdowns of the ,federal ,government on members of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#f7 other relevant matters1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7#d7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,d ,coast ,guard ,academy #gbda4 ,modification of reporting requirements on covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard ,academy2 consideration of request for transfer of a cadet at the ,coast ,guard ,academy who is the victim of a sexual assault or related offense2 room reassignment 7a7 ,assessment of policy on covered misconduct ,section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence and inserting ,academy policy and report on covered misconduct 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsections 7c7 through 7e7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall direct the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy to conduct at the ,coast ,guard ,academy during each ,academy program year an assessment to determine the effectiveness of the policies of the ,academy with respect to covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,biennial survey ,for the assessment at the ,academy under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to an ,academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year1 the ,superintendent shall conduct a survey of cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy-- 7,a7 to measure the incidence1 during such program year-- 7i7 of covered misconduct events1 on or off the ,academy campus1 that have been reported to an official of the ,academy2 7ii7 of covered misconduct events1 on or off the ,academy campus1 that have not been reported to an official of the ,academy2 and 7iii7 of retaliation related to a report of a covered misconduct event1 on or off the ,academy campus2 and 7,b7 to assess the perceptions of the cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy with respect to-- 7i7 the ,academy's policies1 training1 and procedures on covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy2 7ii7 the enforcement of such policies2 7iii7 the incidence of covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy2 and 7iv7 any other issues relating to covered misconduct involving cadets and other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not earlier than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 and each ,march #a thereafter through ,march #a1 #bjca1 the ,commandant shall direct the ,superintendent to submit to the ,commandant a report on incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,elements 7,a7 ,in general ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7i7 ,information and data on all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in paragraph 7#a7 reported to the ,superintendent or any other official of the ,academy during the preceding ,academy program year 7referred to in this subsection as a reported incident71 7ii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed against a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7iii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed by a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7iv7 ,information on reported incidents1 in accordance with the policy prescribed under section #edi;,g7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note71 to the maximum extent practicable4 7v7 ,the number of reported incidents that were entered into the ,catch a ,serial ,offender system1 including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match4 7vi7 ,the number of reported incidents that were substantiated 7referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident74 7vii7 ,a synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes-- 7,i7 a brief description of the nature of the incident2 7,,ii7 whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy had previously been convicted of sexual assault2 and 7,,iii7 whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident1 and a description of the involvement4 7viii7 ,the type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident1 such as-- 7,i7 conviction and sentence by court-martial1 including charges and specifications for which convicted2 7,,ii7 acquittal of all charges at court-martial2 7,,iii7 as appropriate1 imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7,,iv7 as appropriate1 administrative action taken1 including a description of each type of such action imposed2 7,v7 dismissal of all charges1 including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred2 and 7,,vi7 whether the accused cadet or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy was administratively separated or1 in the case of an officer1 allowed to resign in lieu of court martial1 and the characterization 7honorable1 general1 or other than honorable7 of the service of the military member upon separation or resignation4 7ix7 ,with respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military and civilian personnel of the ,academy reported to the ,superintendent or any other official of the ,academy during the preceding ,academy program year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident-- 7,i7 a narrative description of the retaliation claim2 7,,ii7 the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation2 and 7,,iii7 the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation4 7x7 ,with respect to any investigation of a reported incident-- 7,i7 whether the investigation is in open or completed status2 7,,ii7 an identification of the investigating entity2 7,,iii7 whether a referral has been made to outside law enforcement entities2 7,,iv7 in the case of an investigation that is complete1 a description of the results of such an investigation and information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant2 and 7,v7 whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,b7 ,format ,with respect to the information and data required under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense1 and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses4 7#c7 ,trends ,subject to subsection 7f71 beginning on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an analysis of trends in incidents described in paragraph 7#a71 as applicable1 since the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac74 7#d7 ,response ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for the preceding ,academy program year1 a description of the policies1 procedures1 processes1 initiatives1 investigations 7including overarching investigations71 research1 or studies implemented by the ,commandant in response to any incident described in paragraph 7#a7 involving a cadet or any other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#e7 ,plan ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the ,academy program year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy4 7#f7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response activities ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response carried out by the ,academy during the preceding ,academy program year4 7#g7 ,contributing factors ,each report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 for incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation for reporting of covered misconduct involving cadets or other military or civilian personnel of the ,academy-- 7,a7 an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents2 7,b7 an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such ,academy program year2 and 7,c7 recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors4 7#h7 ,biennial survey ,each report under paragraph 7#a7 for an ,academy program year that begins in an odd-numbered calendar year shall include the results of the survey conducted under subsection 7c77#b7 in such ,academy program year4 7#i7 ,focus groups ,for each ,academy program year with respect to which the ,superintendent is not required to conduct a survey at the ,academy under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,commandant shall require focus groups to be conducted at the ,academy for the purpose of ascertaining information relating to covered misconduct issues at the ,academy4 7#aj7 ,submission of report2 briefing 7,a7 ,submission ,not later than #bgj days after the date on which the ,commandant receives a report from the ,superintendent under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section #eaab-- 7i7 the report of the ,superintendent2 7ii7 the comments of the ,commandant with respect to the report2 and 7iii7 relevant information gathered during a focus group under subparagraph 7,a7 during the ,academy program year covered by the report1 as applicable4 7,b7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,commandant submits a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing on the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7e7 ,victim confidentiality ,to the extent that information collected or reported under the authority of this section1 such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under ,federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims4 7f7 ,continuity of data and reporting ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised4 7g7 ,consideration of request for transfer of cadet who is the victim of sexual assault or related offense 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall provide for timely consideration of and action on a request submitted by a cadet appointed to the ,coast ,guard ,academy who is the victim of an alleged sexual assault or other offense covered by section #ibj1 #ibj;c1 or #icj of title #aj 7article #abj1 #abj;c1 or #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice7 for transfer to another military service academy or to enroll in a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,regulations ,the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall establish policies to carry out this subsection that-- 7,a7 provide that the ,superintendent shall ensure that any cadet who has been appointed to the ,coast ,guard ,academy is informed of the right to request a transfer pursuant to this subsection1 and that any formal request submitted by a cadet who alleges an offense referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is processed as expeditiously as practicable through the chain of command for review and action by the ,superintendent2 7,b7 direct the ,superintendent1 in coordination with the ,superintendent of the military service academy to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #e calendar days after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request2 7iii7 upon approval of such request for transfer1 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the transfer of the cadet to the military service academy concerned as expeditiously as possible1 subject to the considerations described in clause 7iv72 and 7iv7 in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the military service academy concerned1 to take into account-- 7,i7 the preferences of the cadet1 including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer2 and 7,,ii7 the well-being of the cadet2 and 7,c7 direct the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the military department that sponsors the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program at the institution of higher education to which the cadet requests to transfer-- 7i7 to take action on a request for transfer under this subsection not later than #e calendar days after receiving the formal request from the cadet2 7ii7 subject to the cadet's acceptance for admission to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer1 to approve such request for transfer unless there are exceptional circumstances that require denial of the request2 7iii7 to take all necessary and appropriate action to effectuate the cadet's enrollment in the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer and to process the cadet for participation in the relevant ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program as expeditiously as possible1 subject to the considerations described in clause 7iv72 and 7iv7 in determining the transfer date of the cadet to the institution of higher education to which the cadet wishes to transfer1 to take into account-- 7,i7 the preferences of the cadet1 including any preference to delay transfer until the completion of any academic course in which the cadet is enrolled at the time of the request for transfer2 and 7,,ii7 the well-being of the cadet4 7#c7 ,review ,if the ,superintendent denies a request for transfer under this subsection1 the cadet may request review of the denial by the ,secretary1 who shall take action on such request for review not later than #e calendar days after receipt of such request4 7#d7 ,confidentiality ,the ,secretary shall ensure that all records of any request1 determination1 transfer1 or other action under this subsection remain confidential1 consistent with applicable law and regulation4 7#e7 ,effect of other law ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection may retain the cadet's appointment to the ,coast ,guard ,academy or may be appointed to the military service academy to which the cadet transfers without regard to the limitations and requirements set forth in sections #gddb1 #hded1 and #iddb of title #aj4 7#f7 ,commission as officer in the ,coast ,guard 7,a7 ,in general ,upon graduation1 a graduate of the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy who transferred to that academy under this subsection is entitled to be accepted for appointment as a permanent commissioned officer in the ,regular ,coast ,guard in the same manner as graduates of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 as set forth in section #baja of this title4 7,b7 ,commission as officer in other armed force 7i7 ,in general ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy and indicates a preference pursuant to clause 7ii7 may be appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated4 7ii7 ,statement of preference ,a cadet seeking appointment as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated under clause 7i7 shall1 before graduating from that academy1 indicate to the ,commandant that the cadet has a preference for appointment to that armed force4 7iii7 ,consideration by ,coast ,guard ,the ,commandant shall consider a preference of a cadet indicated pursuant to clause 7ii71 but may require the cadet to serve as a permanent commissioned officer in the ,regular ,coast ,guard instead of being appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with the academy from which the cadet graduated4 7iv7 ,treatment of service agreement ,with respect to a service agreement entered into under section #aibe of this title by a cadet who transfers under this subsection to the ,united ,states ,military ,academy1 the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy1 or the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy and is appointed as a commissioned officer in an armed force associated with that academy1 the service obligation undertaken under such agreement shall be considered to be satisfied upon the completion of #e years of active duty service in the service of such armed force4 7,c7 ,senior reserve officers' training corps program ,a cadet who transfers under this subsection to a ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program affiliated with another institution of higher education is entitled upon graduation from the ,senior ,reserve ,officers' ,training program to commission into the ,coast ,guard1 as set forth in section #cgch;a of this title4 7h7 ,room reassignment ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets may request room reassignment if experiencing discomfort due to ,coast ,guard ,academy rooming assignments1 consistent with policy4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #aijb and inserting the following3 #aijb4 ,academy policy and report on covered misconduct4 4 #gbdb4 ,modification of ,board of ,visitors ,section #aijc of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the membership of the ,board shall consist of the following3 7,a7 ,the chairperson of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 or a member of such ,committee designated by such chairperson4 7,b7 ,the chairperson of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 or a member of such ,committee designated by such chairperson4 7,c7 #c ,senators appointed by the ,vice ,president4 7,d7 #d ,members of the ,house of ,representatives appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,e7 #b ,senators appointed by the ,vice ,president1 each of whom shall be selected from among members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7,f7 #b ,members of the ,house of ,representatives appointed by the ,speaker of the ,house of ,representatives1 each of whom shall be selected from among members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,g7 #f individuals designated by the ,president4 7#b7 ,timing of appointments of members 7,a7 ,senators ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations of the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7,b7 ,members of the ,house of ,representatives ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,d7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with jurisdiction over the authorization of appropriations for the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7,c7 ,members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,e7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate with jurisdiction over appropriations for the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7,d7 ,members of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives ,if any member of the ,board described in paragraph 7#a77;,f7 is not appointed by the date that is #ahj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the chair and ranking member of the subcommittee of the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives with jurisdiction over appropriations for the ,coast ,guard shall be members of the ,board until the date on which the second session of such ,congress adjourns sine die4 7#c7 ,chairperson 7,a7 ,in general ,on a biennial basis and subject to paragraph 7#d71 the ,board shall select from among the members of the ,board a ,member of ,congress to serve as the ,chair of the ,board4 7,b7 ,rotation ,a ,member of the ,house of ,representatives and a ,member of the ,senate shall alternately be selected as the ,chair of the ,board4 7,c7 ,term ,an individual may not serve as ,chairperson of the ,board for consecutive terms4 7#d7 ,length of service 7,a7 ,members of ,congress ,a ,member of ,congress designated as a member of the ,board under paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated as a member in the first session of the applicable ,congress and shall serve for the duration of such ,congress4 7,b7 ,individuals designated by the ,president ,each individual designated by the ,president under paragraph 7#a77;,g7 shall serve as a member of the ,board for #c years1 except that any such member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until a successor is appointed by the ,president4 7,c7 ,death or resignation of a member ,if a member of the ,board dies or resigns1 a successor shall be designated for any unexpired portion of the term of the member by the official who designated the member4 7c7 ,academy visits 7#a7 ,annual visit ,the ,commandant shall invite each member of the ,board1 and any staff designated under subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 to visit the ,coast ,guard ,academy at least once annually to review the operation of the ,academy4 7#b7 ,additional visits ,with the approval of the ,secretary1 the ,board or any members of the ,board in connection with the duties of the ,board may-- 7,a7 make visits to the ,academy in addition to the visits described in paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 consult with-- 7i7 the ,superintendent of the ,academy2 or 7ii7 the faculty1 staff1 or cadets of the ,academy4 7#c7 ,access ,the ,commandant shall ensure that the ,board or any members of the ,board who visits the ,academy under this paragraph is provided reasonable access to the grounds1 facilities1 cadets1 faculty1 staff1 and other personnel of the ,academy for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the ,board4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 1 including with respect to prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from sexual assault and sexual harassment after discipline2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7 by inserting 1 including infrastructure1 living quarters1 and deferred maintenance after equipment2 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7e7 through 7g7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,administrative matters 7#a7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,board shall meet at a location chosen by the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,board1 to conduct the review required by subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,chairperson and charter ,the ,federal officer designated under subsection 7g77#a77;,b7 shall organize a meeting of the ,board for the purposes of-- 7i7 selecting a ,chairperson of the ,board under subsection 7b77#c72 7ii7 adopting an official charter for the ,board1 which shall establish the schedule of meetings of the ,board2 and 7iii7 any other matter such designated ,federal officer or the ,board considers appropriate4 7,c7 ,scheduling ,in scheduling a meeting of the ,board1 such designated ,federal officer shall coordinate1 to the greatest extent practicable1 with the members of the ,board to determine the date and time of the meeting4 7,d7 ,notification ,not less than #cj days before each scheduled meeting of the ,board1 such designated ,federal officer shall notify each member of the ,board of the time1 date1 and location of the meeting4 7#b7 ,staff 7,a7 ,designation ,the chairperson and the ranking member of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the chairperson and the ranking member of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives may each designate #a staff member of each such ,committees4 7,b7 ,role ,staff designated under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 may attend and participate in visits and carry out consultations described under subsection 7c77#a7 and attend and participate in meetings described under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 may not otherwise carry out duties or take actions reserved to members of the ,board under this section4 7#c7 ,advisors ,if approved by the ,secretary1 the ,board may consult with advisors in carrying out the duties of the ,board under this section4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the ,board conducts a meeting of the ,board under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,board1 shall submit a report on the actions of the ,board during the meeting and the recommendations of the ,board pertaining to the ,academy to-- 7i7 the ,secretary2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,publication ,each report submitted under this paragraph shall be published on a publicly accessible website of the ,coast ,guard4 7f7 ,disclosure ,the ,commandant and the ,superintendent of the ,academy shall ensure candid and complete disclosure to the ,board1 consistent with applicable laws relating to disclosure of information1 with respect to-- 7#a7 each issue described in subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 any other issue the ,board or the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7g7 ,coast ,guard support 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall-- 7,a7 provide support to the ,board1 as ,board considers necessary for the performance of the duties of the ,board2 7,b7 designate a ,federal officer to support the performance of the duties of the ,board2 and 7,c7 in cooperation with the ,superintendent of the ,academy1 advise the ,board of any institutional issues1 consistent with applicable laws concerning the disclosure of information4 7#b7 ,reimbursement ,each member of the ,board and each advisor consulted by the ,board under subsection 7e77#c7 shall be reimbursed1 to the extent permitted by law1 by the ,coast ,guard for actual expenses incurred while engaged in duties as a member or advisor4 7h7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the first session of each ,congress convenes1 the ,commandant shall provide to the chairperson and ranking member of the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the chairperson and ranking member of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,president notification of the requirements of this section4 4 #gbdc4 ,coast ,guard ,academy ,cadet ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of ,chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aijg4 ,coast ,guard ,academy ,cadet ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,commandant shall establish within the ,coast ,guard ,academy an advisory board to be known as the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,cadet ,advisory ,board 7in this section referred to as the ,advisory ,board74 7b7 ,membership ,the ,advisory ,board shall be composed of not fewer than #ab cadets of the ,coast ,guard ,academy who are enrolled at the ,coast ,guard ,academy at the time of appointment1 including not fewer than #c cadets from each class4 7c7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,in general ,cadets shall be appointed to the ,advisory ,board by the ,provost1 in consultation with the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,application ,cadets who are eligible for appointment to the ,advisory ,board shall submit an application for appointment to the ,provost of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 or a designee of the ,provost1 for consideration4 7d7 ,selection ,the ,provost shall select eligible applicants who-- 7#a7 are best suited to fulfill the duties described in subsection 7g72 and 7#b7 best represent the student body makeup at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7e7 ,term 7#a7 ,in general ,appointments shall be made not later than #fj days after the date of the swearing in of a new class of cadets at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,term ,the term of membership of a cadet on the ,advisory ,board shall be #a academic year4 7f7 ,meetings ,the ,advisory ,board shall meet in person with the ,superintendent not less frequently than twice each academic year to discuss the activities of the ,advisory ,board4 7g7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,board shall-- 7#a7 identify challenges facing ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets relating to-- 7,a7 health and wellbeing2 7,b7 cadet perspectives and information with respect to sexual assault1 sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention1 response1 and recovery at the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7,c7 any other matter the ,advisory ,board considers important2 7#b7 discuss and propose possible solutions to such challenges1 including improvements to leadership development at the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7#c7 periodically review the efficacy of ,coast ,guard ,academy academic1 wellness1 and other relevant programs and provide recommendations to the ,commandant for improvement of such programs4 7h7 ,working groups 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,board shall establish a working group composed1 at least in part1 of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets who are not current members of the ,advisory ,board and members of the ,cadets ,against ,sexual ,assault1 or any similar successor organization1 to assist the ,advisory ,board in carrying out the duties described in subsection 7g77#a77;,b74 7#b7 ,other working groups ,the ,advisory ,board may establish such other working groups 7which may be composed1 at least in part1 of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets who are not current members of the ,advisory ,board7 as the ,advisory ,board finds to be necessary to carry out duties of the ,board1 other than the duties described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c7 of subsection 7g77#a74 7i7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,commandant and ,superintendent ,not less frequently than once per academic semester1 the ,advisory ,board shall submit a report or provide a briefing to the ,commandant and the ,superintendent on the results of the activities carried out in furtherance of the duties of the ,advisory ,board described in subsection 7g71 including recommendations for actions to be taken based on such results4 7#b7 ,annual report ,the ,advisory ,board shall transmit to the ,commandant1 through the ,provost and the ,superintendent1 an annual report at the conclusion of each academic year1 containing the information and materials presented to the ,commandant1 ,superintendent1 or both1 during each brief provided during such academic year4 7#c7 ,congress ,not later than #cj days after the receipt by the ,commandant of a report under this subsection1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives any report or other materials provided to the ,commandant and ,superintendent under paragraph 7#a7 and any other information related to the ,advisory ,board requested by the ,committees4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aijf the following3 #aijg4 ,coast ,guard ,academy ,cadet ,advisory ,board4 4 #gbdd4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aijh4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations 7a7 ,authority ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 may authorize a covered foundation to use1 on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis as determined by the ,secretary1 facilities or equipment of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not authorize any use of facilities or equipment under subsection 7a7 if such use may jeopardize the health1 safety1 or well-being of any member of the ,coast ,guard or cadet of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7c7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary may only authorize the use of facilities or equipment under subsection 7a7 if such use-- 7#a7 is without any liability of the ,united ,states to the covered foundation2 7#b7 does not-- 7,a7 affect the ability of any official or employee of the ,coast ,guard1 or any member of the armed forces1 to carry out any responsibility or duty in a fair and objective manner2 7,b7 compromise the integrity or appearance of integrity of any program of the ,coast ,guard1 or any individual involved in any such program2 or 7,c7 include the participation of any cadet of the ,coast ,guard ,academy at an event of the covered foundation1 other than participation of such a cadet in an honor guard2 7#c7 complies with any applicable ethics regulation2 and 7#d7 has been reviewed and approved by an attorney of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,issuance of policies ,the ,secretary shall issue ,coast ,guard policies to carry out this section4 7e7 ,briefing ,for any fiscal year in which the ,secretary exercises the authority under subsection 7a71 not later than the last day of such fiscal year1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on the number of events or activities of a covered foundation supported by such exercise of authority during the fiscal year4 7f7 ,covered foundation defined ,in this section1 the term covered foundation means an organization that-- 7#a7 is a charitable1 educational1 or civic nonprofit organization under section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines operates exclusively to support-- 7,a7 recruiting activities with respect to the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7,b7 parent or alumni development in support of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 7,c7 academic1 leadership1 or character development of ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets2 7,d7 institutional development of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 or 7,e7 athletics in support of the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aijg the following3 #aijh4 ,authorization for use of ,coast ,guard ,academy facilities and equipment by covered foundations4 4 #gbde4 ,policy on hazing 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #aiji4 ,policy on hazing 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the approval of the ,commandant1 the ,superintendent of the ,academy shall issue and make available to the public written policies-- 7#a7 subject to subsection 7d71 defining hazing2 7#b7 designed to prevent hazing2 and 7#c7 prescribing dismissal1 suspension1 or other adequate punishment for violations4 7b7 ,effect of request for court-martial ,if a cadet who is charged with violating a policy issued under subsection 7a71 the penalty for which is or may be dismissal from the ,academy1 requests in writing a trial by a general court-martial1 the cadet may not be dismissed for that offense except under sentence of such a court4 7c7 ,limitation ,a cadet dismissed from the ,academy for hazing or bullying may not be reappointed to the ,corps of ,cadets1 and is ineligible for appointment as commissioned officer in a regular component of the ,coast ,guard1 until the date that is #b years after the date of the graduation of the class of the cadet4 7d7 ,definition of hazing ,in developing the policies under subsection 7a77#a71 the ,superintendent shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 define the term hazing as the unauthorized assumption of authority by a cadet whereby another cadet suffers or is exposed to any cruelty1 indignity1 humiliation1 hardship1 or oppression1 or the deprivation or abridgement of any right4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aijh the following3 #aiji4 ,policy on hazing4 4 #gbdf4 ,concurrent jurisdiction at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #aiaj4 ,concurrent jurisdiction at ,coast ,guard ,academy ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may establish concurrent jurisdiction between the ,federal ,government and the ,state of ,connecticut over the lands constituting the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut1 as necessary to facilitate the ability of the ,state of ,connecticut and ,city of ,new ,london to investigate and prosecute any crimes cognizable under ,connecticut law that are committed on such ,coast ,guard ,academy property4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #ai of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is further amended by inserting after the item relating to section #aiji the following3 #aiaj4 ,concurrent jurisdiction at ,coast ,guard ,academy4 4 #gbdg4 ,study on ,coast ,guard ,academy oversight 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 shall enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center with relevant expertise under which such center shall conduct an assessment of the oversight and governance of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including-- 7#a7 examining the-- 7,a7 authorities regarding ,coast ,guard and ,departmental oversight of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including considerations of how these may impact accreditation review at the ,academy2 7,b7 roles and responsibilities of the ,board of ,trustees of such ,academy2 7,c7 ,coast ,guard roles and responsibilities with respect to management and facilitation of the ,board of ,trustees of such ,academy2 7,d7 advisory functions of the ,board of ,trustees of such ,academy2 and 7,e7 membership of the ,board of ,trustees for the #aj- year period preceding the date of the enactment of this ,act1 to include expertise1 objectiveness1 and effectiveness in conducting oversight of such ,academy2 and 7#b7 an analysis of the involvement of the ,board of ,trustees during the ,operation ,fouled ,anchor investigation1 including to what extent the ,board members were informed1 involved1 or made decisions regarding the governance of the academy based on that investigation4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,commandant enters into an agreement under subsection 7a71 the federally funded research and development center selected under such subsection shall submit to the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 the ,commandant1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that contains-- 7#a7 the results of the assessment required under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommendations to improve governance of the ,coast ,guard ,academy and the ,board of ,trustees4 #gbdh4 ,electronic locking mechanisms to ensure ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet room security 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7referred to in this section as the ,superintendent71 shall-- 7#a7 install an electronic locking mechanism for each room at the ,coast ,guard ,academy within which #a or more ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets reside overnight2 7#b7 test each such mechanism not less than once every #f months for proper function and maintained in proper working order2 and 7#c7 use a system that electronically records the date1 time1 and identity of each individual who accesses a cadet room using an electronic access token1 code1 card1 or other electronic means1 which shall be maintained in accordance with the general schedule for records retention1 or a period of five years1 whichever is later4 7b7 ,electronic locking mechanisms 7#a7 ,in general ,each electronic locking mechanism described in subsection 7a7 shall be coded in a manner that provides access to a room described in such subsection only to-- 7,a7 the #a or more cadets assigned to the room2 and 7,b7 such ,coast ,guard ,academy officers1 administrators1 staff1 or security personnel1 including personnel of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 as are necessary to access the room in the event of an emergency4 7#b7 ,existing mechanisms ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,superintendent shall ensure that electronic locking mechanisms installed in academic buildings of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 ,chase ,hall common spaces1 and in any other location at the ,coast ,guard ,academy are maintained in proper working order4 7c7 ,access policy instruction ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,superintendent shall promulgate a policy regarding cadet room security policies and procedures1 which shall include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 a prohibition on sharing with any other cadet1 employee1 or other individual electronic access tokens1 codes1 cards1 or other electronic means of accessing a cadet room2 7#b7 procedures for resetting electronic locking mechanisms in the event of a lost1 stolen1 or otherwise compromised electronic access token1 code1 card1 or other electronic means of accessing a cadet room2 7#c7 procedures to maintain the identity of each individual who accesses a cadet room using an electronic access token1 code1 card1 or other electronic means1 while ensuring the security of personally identifiable information and protecting the privacy of any such individual1 as appropriate2 7#d7 procedures by which cadets may report to the chain of command the malfunction of an electronic locking mechanism2 and 7#e7 a schedule of testing to ensure the proper functioning of electronic locking mechanisms4 7d7 ,minimum training requirements ,the ,superintendent shall ensure that each ,coast ,guard ,academy cadet receives1 not later than #a day after the date of the initial arrival of the cadet at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 an initial training session1 and any other training the ,superintendent considers necessary1 on-- 7#a7 the use of electronic locking mechanisms installed under this section2 and 7#b7 the policy promulgated under subsection 7c74 #gbdi4 ,report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on existing behavioral health and wellness support services facilities at the ,coast ,guard ,academy in which ,coast ,guard ,academy cadets and officer candidates1 respectively1 may receive timely and independent behavioral health and wellness support services1 including via telemedicine4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an identification of each building at the ,coast ,guard ,academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight accommodations for cadets or officer candidates2 and 7#b7 7,a7 an identification of additional behavioral health or wellness support services that would be beneficial to cadets and officer candidates1 such as additional facilities with secure access to telemedicine2 7,b7 a description of the benefits that such services would provide to cadets and officer candidates1 particularly to cadets and officer candidates who have experienced sexual assault or sexual harassment2 and 7,c7 a description of the resources necessary to provide such services4 #gbej4 ,required posting of information ,the ,commandant shall ensure that1 in each building at the ,coast ,guard ,academy that contains a dormitory or other overnight accommodations for cadets or officer candidates1 written information is posted in a visible location with respect to-- 7#a7 the methods and means by which a cadet or officer candidate may report a crime1 including harassment1 sexual assault1 sexual harassment1 and any other offense2 7#b7 the contact information for the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service2 7#c7 external resources for-- 7,a7 wellness support2 7,b7 work-life2 7,c7 medical services2 and 7,d7 support relating to behavioral health1 civil rights1 sexual assault1 and sexual harassment2 and 7#d7 cadet and officer candidate rights with respect to reporting incidents to the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 civilian authorities1 the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 and any other applicable entity4 #gbea4 ,installation of behavioral health and medical privacy rooms 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall install or construct at the ,coast ,guard ,academy not fewer than #b rooms to be used for the purpose of supporting cadet and officer candidate behavioral health and other medical or other health-related services4 7b7 ,standards of rooms ,each room installed or constructed under this section shall-- 7#a7 be equipped-- 7,a7 in a manner that ensures the protection of the privacy of cadets and officer candidates1 consistent with law and policy2 7,b7 with a telephone and computer to allow for the provision of behavioral health and wellness support or other services2 and 7,c7 with an accessible and private wireless internet connection for the use of personal communications devices at the discretion of the cadet or officer candidate concerned2 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable and consistent with good order and discipline1 be accessible to cadets and officer candidates at all times2 and 7#c7 contain the written information described in section #gbej1 which shall be posted in a visible location4 #gbeb4 ,review and modification of ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence 7a7 ,in general ,the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy 7referred to in this section as the ,superintendent7 shall-- 7#a7 not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 commence a review of the ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence established in accordance with section #aijb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 that includes an evaluation as to whether any long-standing ,coast ,guard ,academy tradition1 system1 process1 or internal policy impedes the implementation of necessary evidence-informed best practices followed by other military service academies in prevention1 response1 and recovery relating to sexual harassment and sexual violence2 and 7#b7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 complete such review2 and 7,b7 modify such policy in accordance with subsection 7b74 7b7 ,modifications to policy ,in modifying the ,coast ,guard ,academy policy on sexual harassment and sexual violence referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,superintendent shall ensure that such policy includes the following3 7#a7 ,each matter required to be specified by section #aijb7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,updates to achieve compliance with chapter #dg of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code 7,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7#c7 ,a description of the roles and responsibilities of staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery program1 including-- 7,a7 the ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinator2 7,b7 the ,victim ,advocate ,program ,specialist2 7,c7 the ,volunteer ,victim ,advocate2 and 7,d7 the ,primary ,prevention ,specialist1 as established under subsection 7c74 7#d7 ,a description of the role of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service with respect to sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention1 response1 and recovery at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#e7 ,a description of the role of support staff at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including chaplains1 with respect to sexual harassment and sexual violence prevention1 response1 and recovery4 7#f7 ,measures to promote awareness of dating violence4 7#g7 ,a delineation of the relationship between-- 7,a7 cadet advocacy groups organized for the prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from sexual harassment and sexual violence1 including ,cadets ,against ,sexual ,assault2 and 7,b7 the staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery program4 7#h7 ,a provision that requires cadets and ,coast ,guard ,academy personnel to participate in not fewer than one in-person training each academic year on the prevention of1 responses to1 and resources relating to incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence1 to be provided by the staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery program4 7#i7 ,the establishment1 revision1 or expansion1 as necessary1 of an anti-retaliation ,superintendent's ,instruction for cadets who-- 7,a7 report incidents of sexual harassment or sexual violence2 7,b7 participate in cadet advocacy groups that advocate for the prevention of1 response to1 and recovery from sexual harassment and sexual violence2 or 7,c7 seek assistance from a company officer1 company senior enlisted leader1 athletic coach1 or other ,coast ,guard ,academy staff member with respect to a mental health or other medical emergency4 7#aj7 ,a provision that explains the purpose of and process for issuance of a no-contact order at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including a description of the manner in which such an order shall be enforced4 7#aa7 ,a provision that explains the purpose of and process for issuance of a military protective order at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including a description of-- 7,a7 the manner in which such an order shall be enforced2 and 7,b7 the associated requirement to notify the ,national ,criminal ,information ,center of the issuance of such an order4 7c7 ,primary prevention specialist ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,superintendent shall hire a ,primary ,prevention ,specialist1 to be located and serve at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7d7 ,temporary leave of absence to receive medical services and mental health and related support services ,the ,superintendent shall ensure that the ,academy's policy regarding a cadet who has made a restricted or unrestricted report of sexual harassment to request a leave of absence from the ,coast ,guard ,academy is consistent with other military service academies4 ,e ,reports and ,policies #gbfa4 ,policy and briefing on availability of naloxone to treat opioid1 including ,fentanyl1 overdoses 7a7 ,policy ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall update the policy of the ,coast ,guard regarding the use of medication to treat drug overdoses1 including the use of drugs or devices approved1 cleared1 or otherwise legally marketed under the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq47 for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose4 7b7 ,availability ,the updated policy required under subsection 7a7 shall require opioid overdose reversal medications be available-- 7#a7 at each ,coast ,guard clinic2 7#b7 at each independently located ,coast ,guard unit2 7#c7 onboard each ,coast ,guard cutter2 and 7#d7 for response to known or suspected opioid overdoses1 such as fentanyl1 at other appropriate ,coast ,guard installations and facilities and onboard other ,coast ,guard assets4 7c7 ,participation in tracking system ,not later than #a year after the earlier of the date of enactment of this ,act or the date on which the tracking system established under section #gjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij note7 is established1 the ,commandant shall ensure the participation of the ,coast ,guard in the such tracking system4 7d7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #a year after the earlier of the date of enactment of this ,act or the date on which the tracking system established under section #gjf of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbd 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajij note7 is established1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy and the ,secretary of ,defense shall finalize a memorandum of understanding to facilitate ,coast ,guard access such tracking system4 7e7 ,briefing 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the use1 by members and personnel of the ,coast ,guard at ,coast ,guard facilities1 onboard ,coast ,guard assets1 and during ,coast ,guard operations1 of-- 7,a7 opioid overdose reversal medications2 and 7,b7 opioids1 including fentanyl4 7#b7 ,elements ,the briefing required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of-- 7i7 the progress made in the implementation of the updated policy required under subsection 7a72 7ii7 the prevalence and incidence of the illegal use of fentanyl and other controlled substances in the ,coast ,guard during the #e-year period preceding the briefing2 7iii7 processes of the ,coast ,guard to mitigate substance abuse in the ,coast ,guard1 particularly with respect to fentanyl2 and 7iv7 the status of the memorandum of understanding required under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,for the #e-year period preceding the briefing1 a review of instances in which naloxone or other similar medication was used to treat opioid1 including fentanyl1 overdoses at a ,coast ,guard facility1 onboard a ,coast ,guard asset1 or during a ,coast ,guard operation4 7f7 ,privacy ,in carrying out the requirements of this section1 the ,commandant shall ensure compliance with all applicable privacy law1 including section #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,privacy ,act71 and the privacy regulations promulgated under section #bfd7;c7 of the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;d-#b note74 7g7 ,rule of construction ,for purposes of the availability requirement under subsection 7b71 with respect to a ,coast ,guard installation comprised of multiple ,coast ,guard facilities or units1 opioid overdose reversal medications available at a single ,coast ,guard facility within the installation shall be considered to be available to all ,coast ,guard facilities or units on the installation if appropriate arrangements are in place to ensure access1 at all times during operations1 to the opioid overdose reversal medications contained within such single ,coast ,guard facility4 #gbfb4 ,policy on methods to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall develop a policy1 consistent with the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 as well as domestic and international law1 to address1 disincentivize1 and interdict illicit trafficking by sea of controlled substances 7and precursors of controlled substances7 being transported to produce illicit synthetic drugs4 7b7 ,elements ,in developing the policy required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 include a requirement that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a vessel unlawfully transporting a controlled substance or precursors of a controlled substance being transported to produce illicit synthetic drugs1 be seized or appropriately disposed of consistent with domestic and international law1 as well as any international agreements to which the ,united ,states is a party2 and 7#b7 aim to reduce incentives for illicit maritime drug trafficking on a global scale1 including in the ,eastern ,pacific ,ocean1 the ,indo-,pacific region1 the ,caribbean1 and the ,middle ,east4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the policy developed pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 additional resources necessary to implement the policy required under subsection 7a7 and methods recommended under subparagraph 7,a74 #gbfc4 ,plan for joint and integrated maritime operational and leadership training for ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and ,taiwan ,coast ,guard administration 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to require a plan to increase joint and integrated training opportunities for the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration4 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall complete a plan to expand opportunities for additional joint and integrated training activities for the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,the estimated costs for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj-- 7i7 to deploy ,united ,states ,coast ,guard mobile training teams to ,taiwan to meaningfully enhance the maritime security1 law enforcement1 and deterrence capabilities of ,taiwan2 and 7ii7 to accommodate the participation of an increased number of members of the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration in ,united ,states ,coast ,guard-led maritime training courses1 including associated training costs for such members1 such as costs for lodging1 meals and incidental expenses1 travel1 training of personnel1 and instructional materials4 7,b7 ,a strategy for increasing the number of seats1 as practicable1 for members of the ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration at each of the following ,united ,states ,coast ,guard training courses3 7i7 ,the ,international ,maritime ,officers ,course4 7ii7 ,the ,international ,leadership and ,management ,seminar4 7iii7 ,the ,international ,crisis ,command and ,control ,course4 7iv7 ,the ,international ,maritime ,domain ,awareness ,school4 7v7 ,the ,international ,maritime ,search and ,rescue ,planning ,school4 7vi7 ,the ,international ,command ,center ,school4 7,c7 ,an assessment of-- 7i7 the degree to which integrated and joint ,united ,states ,coast ,guard and ,taiwan ,coast ,guard ,administration maritime training would assist in-- 7,i7 preventing1 detecting1 and suppressing illegal1 unreported1 and unregulated fishing operations in the ,south ,china ,sea and surrounding waters2 and 7,,ii7 supporting counter-illicit drug trafficking operations in the ,south ,china ,sea and surrounding waters2 and 7ii7 whether the frequency of ,united ,states ,coast ,guard training team visits to ,taiwan should be increased to enhance the maritime security1 law enforcement1 and deterrence capabilities of ,taiwan4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 is completed1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the contents of the plan4 #gbfd4 ,aids to navigation 7a7 ,discontinuance of aid to navigation 7#a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iii of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating the second section #edh as section #eea2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 #eeb4 ,discontinuance of aid to navigation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish a process for the discontinuance of an aid to navigation 7other than a seasonal or temporary aid7 established1 maintained1 or operated by the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,requirement ,the process established under subsection 7a7 shall include procedures-- 7#a7 to notify the public of any discontinuance of an aid to navigation described in that subsection2 and 7#b7 to safeguard against any discontinuation that may compromise the safety of mariners or the public or hinder maritime operational readiness1 including with respect to food security and maritime transportation4 7c7 ,consultation ,in establishing a process under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall consult with and consider any recommendations of-- 7#a7 the ,navigation ,safety ,advisory ,council2 and 7#b7 with respect to aids to navigation established1 maintained1 or operated by the ,coast ,guard and located in the coastal or inland waterways of a ,state1 the public of such ,state and relevant stakeholders1 including-- 7,a7 ,state agencies2 7,b7 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement1 fire1 and emergency response agencies2 7,c7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,d7 port2 7,e7 pilots2 7,f7 harbormasters2 7,g7 commercial and recreational fishermen1 including fishing associations2 7,h7 ferry operators2 7,i7 marina operators2 7,j7 recreational boaters2 7,k7 passenger vessel operators2 and 7,l7 coastal residents4 7d7 ,notification ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the process is established under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives of such process4 4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the item relating to the second section #edh2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 #eea4 ,marking anchorage grounds by ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 #eeb4 ,discontinuance of aid to navigation4 4 7b7 ,report on condition of aids to navigation on the ,missouri ,river 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the condition of dayboards and the placement of buoys on the ,missouri ,river4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a list of the most recent date on which each dayboard and buoy was serviced by the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 an overview of the plan of the ,coast ,guard to systematically service each dayboard and buoy on the ,missouri ,river2 and 7,c7 assigned points of contact4 7c7 ,report on condition of aids to navigation 7#a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,executive ,director of the ,committee on ,marine ,transportation ,system shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the condition of dayboards and the placement of buoys in ,coast ,guard ,northeast ,district1 and ,coast ,guard ,northwest ,district4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a list of the most recent date on which each dayboard and buoy was serviced by the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 an overview of the plan of the ,coast ,guard to systematically service each buoy located in the ,coast ,guard ,northeast ,district2 7,c7 an overview of the plan of the ,coast ,guard to systematically service each buoy located in the ,coast ,guard ,northwest ,district2 and 7,d7 assigned points of contact4 7#c7 ,limitation ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant may not remove the aids to navigation covered in paragraph 7#a71 unless there is an imminent threat to life or safety1 until a period of #ahj days has elapsed following the date on which the ,commandant submits the report required under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,study on reliance on aids to navigation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,executive ,director of the ,committee of ,marine ,transportation ,system ,commandant shall conduct a study on the extent to which physical aids to navigation1 including buoys and dayboards1 are relied upon by maritime users in the ,missouri ,river1 ,coast ,guard ,northeast ,district1 and ,coast ,guard ,northwest ,district4 7,b7 ,requirements ,in the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commandant shall include the following3 7i7 ,an analysis of the extent to which physical aids to navigation serve as primary navigational references for operators of vessels that lack electronic or satellite-based systems1 including small commercial vessels1 recreational boats1 sailboats1 and skiffs4 7ii7 ,an assessment of the role physical aids to navigation play in supporting safe vessel operation during outages1 disruptions1 or inaccuracies in electronic or satellite-based navigation systems4 7iii7 ,an assessment of mariner perspectives on the availability1 visibility1 and reliability of physical aids to navigation1 based on input from recreational boaters1 commercial fishermen1 pilot associations1 port authorities1 and other relevant waterway users4 7iv7 ,a summary of reported incidents or near-miss events from the past five years in which the presence or absence of physical aids to navigation played a contributory role in navigational outcomes1 including collisions1 groundings1 or deviations from intended routes4 7v7 ,recommendations for enhancing navigational safety for mariners who rely exclusively on1 or supplement electronic systems with1 traditional visual aids to navigation4 7vi7 ,a cost-benefit analysis of the continued maintenance of physical aids to navigation1 and the projected consequences of their removal1 including-- 7,i7 an estimate of the potential increase in maritime accidents1 search and rescue operations1 environmental incidents1 and ,coast ,guard response missions that could result from the reduction or removal of physical aids to navigation2 7,,ii7 a comparison of the anticipated costs associated with such increased ,coast ,guard response operations to the ongoing costs of maintaining and servicing buoys and dayboards1 particularly in high-traffic areas or locations with limited access to electronic navigation systems2 7,,iii7 an assessment of the role physical aids to navigation play in preventing incidents involving vessels with limited or no reliance on ,,gps or electronic systems2 and 7,,iv7 an assessment of the indirect costs and operational impacts associated with the removal of physical aids to navigation1 including increased risk of vessel groundings1 prolonged ,coast ,guard response times1 and diminished mariner trust in navigational infrastructure4 7,c7 ,submission to congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,executive ,director of the ,committee on ,marine ,transportation shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,repeal ,section #baj of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #eda note7 is repealed4 #gbfe4 ,study and gap analysis with respect to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi aviation hanger 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall commence a study and gap analysis with respect to the aviation hangar at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi and the capacity of such hangar to accommodate the aircraft currently assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi and any aircraft anticipated to be so assigned in the future4 7b7 ,elements ,the study and gap analysis required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of hangar infrastructure requirements needed-- 7,a7 to meet mission requirements for all aircraft currently assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi2 and 7,b7 to accommodate the assignment of an additional ,,hc-#add ,ocean ,sentry aircraft to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi4 7#b7 ,an assessment as to whether the aviation hangar at ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi is sufficient to accommodate all rotary-wing assets assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi4 7#c7 ,in the case of an assessment that such hangar is insufficient to accommodate all such rotary-wing assets1 a description of the facility modifications that would be required to do so4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the facility modifications of such hangar that would be required to accommodate all aircraft assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi upon completion of the transition from the ,,mh-#fe rotary-wing aircraft to the ,,mh-#fj,t rotary-wing aircraft4 7#e7 ,an evaluation with respect to which fixed-wing assets assigned to ,coast ,guard ,air ,station ,corpus ,christi should be enclosed in such hangar so as to most effectively mitigate the effects of corrosion while meeting mission requirements4 7#f7 ,an evaluation as to whether1 and to what extent1 the storage of fixed-wing assets outside such hangar would compromise the material condition and safety of such assets4 7#g7 ,an evaluation of the extent to which any material condition and safety issue identified under paragraph 7#f7 may be mitigated through the use of gust locks1 chocks1 tie-downs1 or related equipment4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the commencement of the study and gap analysis required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study and gap analysis4 #gbff4 ,report on impacts of joint travel regulations on members of ,coast ,guard who rely on ferry systems 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,under ,secretary of ,defense for ,personnel and ,readiness1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report on the impacts of the ,joint ,travel ,regulations on members of the ,coast ,guard who are commuting1 on permanent change of station travel1 or on other official travel to or from locations served by ferry systems4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an analysis of the impacts on such members of the ,coast ,guard of the following policies under the ,joint ,travel ,regulations3 7#a7 ,the one-vehicle shipping policy4 7#b7 ,the unavailability of reimbursement of costs incurred by such members due to ferry schedule unavailability1 sailing cancellations1 and other sailing delays during commuting1 permanent change of station travel1 or other official travel4 7#c7 ,the unavailability of local infrastructure to support vehicles or goods shipped to duty stations in locations outside the contiguous ,united ,states that are not connected by the road system1 including locations served by the ,alaska ,marine ,highway ,system4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,subcommittee on ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation of the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,joint travel regulations ,the term ,joint ,travel ,regulations1 with respect to official travel1 means the terms1 rates1 conditions1 and regulations maintained under section #dfd of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gbfg4 ,report on ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a description of the standards and criteria prescribed by the ,coast ,guard for educational institution participation in the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 7#b7 ,with respect to each educational institution offering a ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the training and course of military instruction provided to students2 7ii7 the facilities and drill areas used for the program2 7iii7 the type and amount of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program resources provided by the ,coast ,guard2 7iv7 the type and amount of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program resources provided by the educational institution2 and 7v7 any other matter relating to program requirements the ,commandant considers appropriate2 7,b7 an assessment as to whether the educational institution is located in an educationally and economically deprived area 7as described in section #bjca of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 7,c7 beginning with the year in which the program was established at the educational institution1 the number and disaggregated demographics of students who have participated in the program2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the participants in the program1 including-- 7i7 the performance of the participants in the program2 7ii7 the number of participants in the program who express an intent to pursue a commission or enlistment in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7iii7 a description of any other factor or matter considered by the ,commandant to be important in assessing the success of program participants at the educational institution4 7#c7 ,with respect to any unit of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps suspended or placed on probation pursuant to section #bjca7;h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code-- 7,a7 a description of the unit2 7,b7 the reason for such suspension or placement on probation2 7,c7 the year the unit was so suspended or placed on probation2 and 7,d7 with respect to any unit that was reinstated after previously being suspended or placed on probation1 a justification for the reinstatement of such unit4 7#d7 ,a description of the resources and personnel required to maintain1 implement1 and provide oversight for the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program at each participating educational institution and within the ,coast ,guard1 including the funding provided to each such educational institution1 disaggregated by educational institution and year4 7#e7 ,a recommendation with respect to-- 7,a7 whether the number of educational institutions participating in the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program should be increased2 and 7,b7 in the case of a recommendation that such number should be increased1 additional recommendations relating to such an increase1 including-- 7i7 the number of additional educational institutions that should be included in the program2 7ii7 the locations of such institutions2 7iii7 any additional authorities or resources necessary for such an increase2 and 7iv7 any other matter the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#f7 ,any other matter the ,commandant considers necessary in order to provide a full assessment of the effectiveness of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program4 #gbfh4 ,report on and expansion of ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps program 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,program4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a review and timeline of ,coast ,guard outreach efforts in ,coast ,guard districts that do not have a ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,program4 7,b7 ,a review and timeline of ,coast ,guard outreach efforts in ,coast ,guard districts in which there are multiple ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,programs4 7,c7 ,policy recommendations regarding future expansion of the ,coast ,guard ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,program4 7b7 ,expansion 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on ,december #ca1 #bjbf1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall maintain at all times a ,junior ,reserve ,officers' ,training ,corps ,program with not fewer than #bj such programs4 7#b7 ,cost assessment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall provide ,congress with an estimate of the costs associated with implementing this subsection4 #gbfi4 ,annual report on administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits 7a7 ,annual report ,section #aabgb7;c7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #djff7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,house and inserting ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 by striking vessel and inserting ,coast ,guard vessel2 7#b7 by transferring paragraph 7#e7 to appear as subsection 7b7 of section #efd of the title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#e74 7b7 ,briefing ,the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate regarding the cost incurred by the ,coast ,guard to meet the requirements of section #efd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this section1 during-- 7#a7 fiscal year #bjbd and fiscal year #bjbe1 not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 fiscal year #bjbf1 not later than ,november #a1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,technical amendment ,section #efd7;a77#b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the comma after paragraph 7#a74 #gbgj4 ,report on ,coast ,guard personnel skills ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the skills and experience of ,coast ,guard personnel1 particularly such personnel with backgrounds in engineering1 navigation1 heavy equipment operation1 and maintenance1 that are directly transferable to the dredging industry4 7#b7 ,a plan for developing and implementing targeted outreach and recruitment strategies to connect separating or retiring ,coast ,guard personnel with employment opportunities1 including registered apprentice programs1 in the dredging industry4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of the potential for establishing programs to recognize the skills of ,coast ,guard personnel for the merchant mariner credentials necessary for employment in the dredging industry4 7#d7 ,a description of any existing or planned coordination with employers1 relevant labor organizations1 and other relevant agencies to facilitate the transition of ,coast ,guard personnel into the dredging industry4 #gbga4 ,report on ,coast ,guard search and rescue operations 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjcj1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report detailing the search and rescue operations at impacted ,coast ,guard facilities and of the assets assigned to such facilities that contains the following3 7#a7 ,the number1 location of1 and assets assigned to impacted ,coast ,guard facilities4 7#b7 ,the number of active ,coast ,guard facilities operating as scheduled mission stations and the assets assigned to such stations4 7#c7 ,the steps taken to implement the recommendations of the ,government ,accountability ,office report titled ,coast ,guard ,actions ,needed to ,close ,stations ,identified as ,overlapping and ,unnecessarily ,duplicative1 and issued in ,october #bjag 7#bjag ,,gao ,report #ah-i74 7#d7 ,whether the impacted ,coast ,guard facilities were identified as overlapping or unnecessarily duplicative in any previous ,coast ,guard report1 including the cost savings and efficiencies identified with closing that the impacted ,coast ,guard facility4 7#e7 ,beginning in fiscal year #bjba and accounted for annually thereafter through fiscal #bjcj-- 7,a7 the number of search and rescue1 watch stander1 and other personnel at each impacted ,coast ,guard facility and the personnel allowance list associated with each assignment year to such location beginning in #bjba2 7,b7 the average response time for all search and rescue operations at each impacted ,coast ,guard facility2 7,c7 each of the number of lives lost1 saved1 and assisted during search and rescue operations at each impacted ,coast ,guard facility and by each asset assigned to the that facility2 and 7,d7 the number of vessel safety checks administered by an impacted ,coast ,guard facility or asset assigned to that facility4 7#f7 ,the number of search and rescue incidents1 including ice rescues1 in which a facility or asset assigned to such facility responded to a search and rescue incident in an area previously covered by an impacted ,coast ,guard facility but was unable to fulfill the mission1 including-- 7,a7 the distance traveled to the destination of each incident2 and 7,b7 the duration time traveled to reach the destination of each incident to include if total response time exceeded two-hours from time of notification of the ,coast ,guard until the time of arrival on scene1 including #cj minutes of preparation time 7a total of #ij minutes from underway to on-scene74 7#g7 ,a description of active and past first responder cooperative agreements made between each impacted ,coast ,guard facility and local law enforcement or first responders related to search and rescue operations4 7#h7 ,the area of responsibility covered by each impacted ,coast ,guard facility1 including a map overview of each area of responsibility4 7#i7 ,any other metrics determined to be relevant by the ,commandant to convey the changes to search and rescue operations at impacted ,coast ,guard facilities4 7b7 ,definition of impacted coast guard facility ,in this section1 the term impacted ,coast ,guard facility means a facility or station that was designated as a schedule mission station or closed under either the ,assignment ,year #bjbd ,force ,alignment ,initiative or the ,assignment ,year #bjbe ,force ,alignment ,initiative4 #gbgb4 ,report on ,east ,rockaway ,inlet navigation 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the navigable waterway of the ,east ,rockaway ,inlet located on ,long ,island1 ,new ,york4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an evaluation of potential hazards to navigation present in the ,east ,rockaway ,inlet2 7#b7 a map of current and future aids to navigation in the ,east ,rockaway ,inlet2 7#c7 an evaluation of the effects of the current channel hazards on commercial navigation and safety2 7#d7 recommendations on addressing hazards to navigation present in the ,east ,rockaway ,inlet2 and 7#e7 recommendations on updates to the necessary to aids navigation in order to maintain safety4 #gbgc4 ,responsible property ownership and tracking 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a list of all lighthouses owned or operated by the ,lighthouse ,service on ,july #a1 #aici1 when the service was incorporated into the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,contents ,in providing the list under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 display which lighthouses-- 7,a7 are still owned and operated by the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 are still owned1 but not operated by the ,coast ,guard2 7,c7 have been divested-- 7i7 by statute and the recipient of such lighthouses2 7ii7 through ,federal government surplus processes and the recipient of such lighthouses2 7iii7 under the ,national ,historic ,lighthouse ,preservation ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjw-#g et seq47 and the recipient of such lighthouses2 7iv7 through other means and the recipient of such lighthouses2 and 7#b7 provide any other information about the retention or disposition of lighthouses owned or formerly owned by the ,coast ,guard which the ,commandant determines relevant so the ,committees can understand the obligations of the ,coast ,guard with respect to such lighthouses or information which the ,commandant otherwise determines relevant4 #gbgd4 ,study on effects of oceanographic1 weather1 and coastal conditions on ,coast ,guard missions 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in conjunction with the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 shall conduct a study that-- 7#a7 determines the extent to which the ,coast ,guard missions described in section #bja7;a7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 are affected by oceanographic1 weather1 coastal conditions and ice coverage2 and 7#b7 assesses the adequacy of preparedness of ,coast ,guard installations for the conditions described in paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report ,the ,commandant shall submit a report to ,congress that includes-- 7#a7 the findings of the study conducted pursuant to subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 recommended modifications to the ,coast ,guard ,academy curriculum-- 7,a7 to better educate cadets on such findings2 and 7,b7 ensure that research related to such findings is accessible and available for training and educational purposes4 #gbge4 ,parental leave surge staffing program ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall update ,coast ,guard policy with respect to the parental leave surge staffing program 7or a successor program7 to ensure that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 surge staffing is provided to backfill ,public ,health ,service officers detailed to the ,coast ,guard who are on parental leave so as to ensure the continuation of healthcare1 pharmacy1 and related services for members of the ,coast ,guard4 #gbgf4 ,modification of strategy to improve quality of life at remote units ,section #aadai of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #dabf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking this ,act and all that follows through strategy and inserting the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbf1 the ,commandant shall develop a detailed written strategy2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,a detailed written action plan and timeline for implementing improvements to the quality of life for members of the ,coast ,guard at remote units4 2 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,public availability ,the ,commandant shall make the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 available to the public on an internet website of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,implementation ,the ,commandant shall oversee the implementation of the strategy developed under subsection 7a71 including the action plan described in paragraph 7#g7 of that subsection4 2 and 7#e7 by amending subsection 7e71 as redesignated1 to read as follows3 7e7 ,briefing ,not later than #cj days after the strategy developed under subsection 7a7 is completed1 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing1 in person and in writing1 on-- 7#a7 the elements of the strategy2 7#b7 the status of the implementation of the action plan described in subsection 7a77#g72 7#c7 the timeline for implementation of each of the elements of such action plan2 and 7#d7 any barriers to the implementation of such action plan4 4 #gbgg4 ,retention of certain records 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,i of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code is amended by adding at the end the following3 #eaa4 ,retention of certain records 7a7 ,coast guard message board ,the ,commandant shall designate as a record of the ,coast ,guard1 and ensure the longest possible retention approved by the ,national ,archives and ,records ,administration of1 each message placed on ,coast ,guard message board on or after the date that is #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act on a publicly available website to the maximum extent possible1 in accordance with the ,privacy ,act of #aigd 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #eeb;a7 and other applicable laws4 7b7 ,commandant instruction ,the ,commandant shall designate as a temporary record of the ,coast ,guard1 and ensure the retention for a period not less than #ae years of or the retention approved by the ,national ,archives ,records ,administration1 each ,commandant ,instruction ,manual and ,coast ,guard ,academy ,superintendent ,instruction ,manual1 including all versions thereof1 in effect on or after the date that is #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,cost-,benefit review ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commandant shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that-- 7#a7 identifies all current recurrent requirements for reports to ,congress applicable to the ,coast ,guard2 7#b7 estimates the total annual cost and staff hours required for compliance with such requirements2 and 7#c7 provides recommendations to ,congress for sunset1 consolidation1 or automation of such requirements to improve efficiency1 consistent applicable laws4 7d7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,,cst and ,t,i 7#b7 ,coast guard message board ,the term ,coast ,guard message board means the ,coast ,guard official platform for disseminating time-sensitive or service-wide administrative information to ,coast ,guard personnel1 including the publishing of official general messages including ,,alcoast1 ,,alcgpsc1 ,,alcgenl1 and similar formats that provide timely policy updates1 operational guidance1 or announcements to the field4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eaj the following3 #eaa4 ,retention of certain records4 4 #gbgh4 ,temporary installation of restroom facilities for ,training ,center ,cape ,may medical facility ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall require and install additional temporary restroom facilities1 as necessary1 to provide relief for recruits being processed at the ,training ,center ,cape ,may medical facility4 #gbgi4 ,childhood protection program 7a7 ,memorandum of ,understanding ,the ,commandant shall review memoranda of understanding between the other armed forces and entities which provide children's advocacy center services to such armed forces4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a recommendation on whether the ,commandant should enter into a memorandum of understanding similar to such memoranda of understanding entered into by the other armed forces for the provisions of child advocacy center services1 or take other actions to track incidents and respond to such incidents described in subsection 7a74 ,,lxxiii ,shipping and ,navigation ,a ,merchant ,mariner ,credentials #gcja4 ,merchant mariner credentialing 7a7 ,definitions ,section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bj7 through 7#ef7 as paragraphs 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 7#cf71 7#cg71 7#ch71 7#ci71 7#dj71 7#da71 7#db71 7#dc71 7#dd71 7#de71 7#df71 7#dg71 7#dh71 7#di71 7#ej71 7#ea71 7#eb71 7#ec71 7#ed71 7#ee71 7#ef71 7#eg71 and 7#eh71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ai7 the following3 7#bj7 merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license1 certificate1 or document that the ,secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title4 2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#bc7 nautical school program means a program that-- 7,a7 offers a comprehensive program of training that includes substantial sea service on nautical school vessels or merchant vessels of the ,united ,states primarily to train individuals for service in the merchant marine2 and 7,b7 is approved by the ,secretary for purposes of section #gcae1 in accordance with regulations promulgated by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,noncitizenship nationality 7#a7 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality ,section #gajb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 and 7,b7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizens4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,section #gcjd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 and 7ii7 by inserting or noncitizen national 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizen4 7,b7 ,citizenship and navy reserve requirements ,section #hajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7i7 in the section heading by inserting or noncitizen nationality after ,citizenship2 7ii7 in subsection 7a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7iii7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a77i7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationality after citizenship2 and 7,,iii7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 7iv7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 7v7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting or noncitizen nationals after citizens2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears2 7vi7 in subsection 7e7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen each place it appears2 7vii7 in subsection 7i77#a77;,a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 7viii7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,i7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 by inserting or noncitizen national after citizen2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7aa7 by striking ,not more than and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,not more than 2 and 7bb7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 for the period beginning on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjfe1 not more than #ej percent of the unlicensed seamen on a vessel described in paragraph 7#a7 may be aliens referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of such paragraph4 2 and 7ix7 by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,noncitizen national defined ,in this section1 the term noncitizen national means an individual described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh74 4 7,c7 ,command of documented vessels ,section #abaca7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or noncitizen national 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizen4 7,d7 ,invalidation of certificates of documentation ,section #abace7b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or noncitizen national 7as such term is described in section #cjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adjh77 after citizen4 7#c7 ,clerical amendments 7,a7 ,in general ,the analysis for chapter #ga of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gajb and inserting the following3 #gajb4 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality4 4 7,b7 ,section #gcjd ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gcjd and inserting the following3 #gcjd4 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality notation on merchant mariners' documents4 4 7,c7 ,section #hajc ,the analysis for chapter #ha of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #hajc and inserting the following3 #hajc4 ,citizenship or noncitizen nationality and ,navy ,reserve requirements4 4 7c7 ,examinations ,section #gaaf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7d7 ,merchant mariners documents ,chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending section #gcjf to read as follows3 #gcjf4 ,general requirements and classifications for members of deck departments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may issue a merchant mariner credential1 to members of the deck department in the following classes3 7#a7 ,able ,seaman-,unlimited4 7#b7 ,able ,seaman-,limited4 7#c7 ,able ,seaman-,special4 7#d7 ,able ,seaman-,offshore ,supply ,vessels4 7#e7 ,able ,seaman-,sail4 7#f7 ,able ,seaman-,fishing ,industry4 7#g7 ,ordinary ,seaman4 7b7 ,classification of credentials ,the ,secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection 7a7 based on-- 7#a7 the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels2 7#b7 the waters on which vessels are to be operated2 or 7#c7 other appropriate standards4 7c7 ,qualifications ,to qualify for a credential under this section1 an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant-- 7#a7 is at least #ah years of age2 7#b7 has the service required by the applicable section of this part2 7#c7 is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements2 7#d7 is qualified as to sight1 hearing1 and physical condition to perform the seafarer's duties2 and 7#e7 has satisfied any additional requirements established by the ,secretary1 including career patterns and service appropriate to the particular service1 industry1 or job functions the individual is engaged4 2 7#b7 in section #gcjg by striking #c years and inserting #ah months2 7#c7 in section #gcjh by striking #ah months and inserting #ab months2 7#d7 in section #gcji by striking #ab months and inserting #f months2 7#e7 in section #gcac-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7 by striking and coal passer2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,classification of credentials ,the ,secretary may classify the merchant mariner credential issued under subsection 7a7 based on-- 7#a7 the tonnage and means of propulsion of vessels2 7#b7 the waters on which vessels are to be operated2 or 7#c7 other appropriate standards4 7d7 ,qualifications ,to qualify for a credential under this section1 an applicant shall provide satisfactory proof that the applicant-- 7#a7 is at least #ah years of age2 7#b7 has a minimum of #f-months service in the related entry rating2 7#c7 is qualified professionally as demonstrated by an applicable examination or educational requirements2 and 7#d7 is qualified as to sight1 hearing1 and physical condition to perform the member's duties4 2 and 7#f7 by amending section #gcae to read as follows3 #gcae4 ,training 7a7 ,nautical school program ,graduation from a nautical school program may be substituted for the sea service requirements under sections #gcjg through #gcaa;a and #gcac of this title4 7b7 ,other approved training programs ,the satisfactory completion of a training program approved by the ,secretary may be substituted for not more than one-half of the sea service requirements under sections #gcjg through #gcaa;a and #gcac of this title in accordance with subsection 7c74 7c7 ,training days ,for purposes of subsection 7b71 training days undertaken in connection with training programs approved by the ,secretary may be substituted for days of required sea service under sections #gcjg through #gcaa;a and #gcac of this title as follows3 7#a7 ,each shore-based training day in the form of classroom lectures may be substituted for #b days of sea service requirements4 7#b7 ,each training day of laboratory training1 practical demonstrations1 and other similar training1 may be substituted for #d days of sea service requirements4 7#c7 ,each training day of full mission simulator training may be substituted for #f days of sea service requirements4 7#d7 ,each training day underway on a vessel while enrolled in an approved training program may be substituted for #a days of sea service requirements1 as long as-- 7,a7 the structured training provided while underway on a vessel is-- 7i7 acceptable to the ,secretary as part of the approved training program2 and 7ii7 fully completed by the individual2 and 7,b7 the tonnage of such vessel is appropriate to the endorsement being sought4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term training day means a day that consists of not less than #g hours of training4 4 7e7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall implement the requirements under subsection 7c7 of section #gcjf of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as amended by this section71 without regard to chapters #e and #f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,executive ,orders #abhff and #acefc 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note74 7#b7 ,section #gcae ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall implement the requirements of section #gcae of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 as amended by this subsection1 without regard to chapters #e and #f of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and ,executive ,orders #abhff and #acefc 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #fja note7 and #adjid 7#hh ,fed4 ,reg4 #bahgi74 7f7 ,repeal ,section #gcad of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and the item relating to such section in the analysis for chapter #gc of such title1 are repealed4 7g7 ,amendments to chapter #ge ,chapter #ge of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #gejg by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,renewal ,with respect to any renewal of an active merchant mariner credential issued under this part that is not an extension under subsection 7a7 or 7b71 such credential shall begin the day after the expiration of the active credential of the credential holder4 2 7#b7 in section #geaj7;c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading by striking ,,exam ,,review and inserting ,,working ,,group2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #ij days and inserting #ahj days2 7ii7 by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf and insert ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe2 7iii7 by striking new questions for inclusion in and inserting questions1 content1 and relevancy of2 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e71 7,f71 and 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,g71 7,h71 and 7,i71 respectively2 and 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 at least #b individuals that have taken and passed the examination in the #e years before the commissioning of the working group2 7,f7 at least #a representative from the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy2 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading by striking ,,baseline ,,review and inserting ,,review2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking ,within #a year and inserting ,not later than #bgj days2 7,,ii7 by striking ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjaf and inserting ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe2 7,,iii7 by striking ,secretary and inserting ,commandant2 7,,iv7 by redesignating clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 as clauses 7ii71 7iii71 7iv71 and 7vii71 respectively2 7,v7 in clause 7iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,,vi7 by inserting before clause 7ii7 the following3 7i7 industry standards1 practices1 and technology to be considered in the ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,examination2 2 and 7,,vii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 the relevancy of examination topics and contents2 7vi7 any redundancy of core competencies between the ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,examination and ,standards of ,training1 ,certification1 and ,watchingkeeping competencies2 and 2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,report to ,commandant ,upon completion of the review under this paragraph1 a report shall be provided to the ,commandant which shall include findings of the review with recommendations for updates to the ,merchant ,marine ,credentialling ,examination4 2 7,d7 by striking paragraphs 7#c71 7#e71 and 7#h72 7,e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,meeting of working group 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall convene the working group annually or at the creation of new examination questions1 whichever occurs sooner4 7,b7 ,remote participation ,the ,commandant shall allow any member of the working group to participate remotely if the member of the working group does not have the means to participate in person4 7#d7 ,use of questions ,the ,commandant may not use questions developed for use in the ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,examination until such questions are reviewed and approved by the working group4 2 7#c7 in section #geaa7;a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking or2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law and inserting ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 section #ibj or #ibj;b of title #aj 7article #abj and #abj;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 or 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 #geab4 ,requirements of electronic merchant mariner credentialing system 7a7 ,definition of merchant mariner credential ,in this section1 the term merchant mariner credential means a merchant mariner license1 certificate1 or document that the ,secretary is authorized to issue pursuant to this title4 7b7 ,necessary considerations ,in implementing any electronic merchant mariner credentialing system for purposes of this chapter1 the ,secretary shall consider how to allow1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 the electronic submission of the components of merchant mariner credential applications 7such as sea service documentation1 professional qualifications1 course completion certificates1 safety and suitability documents1 and medical records7 and course approval requests2 7#b7 the direct electronic and secure submission of-- 7,a7 sea service verification documentation from employers2 7,b7 course completion certificates from training providers2 and 7,c7 necessary documentation from other stakeholders2 and 7#c7 the electronic processing and evaluation of information for the issuance of merchant mariner credentials and course approvals1 including the capability for the ,secretary to complete remote evaluation of information submitted through the system4 7c7 ,access to data ,the ,secretary shall ensure that the ,maritime ,administration and other ,federal agencies1 as authorized by the ,secretary1 have access to anonymized and aggregated data from the electronic system described in subsection 7b7 and that such data include1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 the total amount of sea service for individuals with a valid merchant mariner credential2 7#b7 the number of mariners with valid merchant mariner credentials for each rating1 including the capability to filter data based on credential endorsements2 7#c7 demographic information including age1 gender1 and region or address2 7#d7 the estimated times for the ,coast ,guard to process merchant mariner credential applications1 mariner medical certificates1 and course approvals2 7#e7 the number of providers approved to provide training for purposes of this part and1 for each such training provider1 the number of classes taken by individuals with1 or applying for1 a merchant mariner credential2 and 7#f7 if applicable1 the branch of the uniformed services 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj7 and duty status of applicants for a merchant mariner credential4 7d7 ,privacy requirements ,the ,secretary shall collect the information required under subsection 7b7 in a manner that protects the privacy rights of individuals who are the subjects of such information4 4 7h7 ,plan 7#a7 ,requirement ,not later than #bgj days after the completion of the review under paragraph 7#d7 of subsection 7c71 the ,commandant shall develop a plan to update and modernize the ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,examination and implement the recommendations developed by the review under such paragraph4 7#b7 ,contents ,the plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall not diminish demonstrated competency standards and shall include-- 7,a7 the elimination of redundant topics between the ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,examination and other examinations required to obtain a ,merchant ,mariner ,credential2 7,b7 the elimination or updating of outdated topics1 contents1 core competencies1 or questions covered by the ,merchant ,mariner ,credentialing ,examination2 7,c7 the modernization of testing procedures consistent with contemporary procedures for standardized testing administration and evaluation2 and 7,d7 the development of methods to analyze examination data related to the effectiveness of questions in determining competency4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in developing the plan under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall develop such plan in consultation with the working group and individuals with expertise in modern best practices for relevant standardized testing4 7#d7 ,briefing required ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,coast ,guard shall provide to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a briefing on the review and plan developed under this subsection4 7i7 ,amendments to chapter #gg ,section #ggjb7;d77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 respectively 7and by conforming the margins accordingly72 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively 7and by conforming the margins accordingly72 7#c7 by striking an individual if-- and inserting the following3 #8an individual-- 7,a7 if-- 2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii77,,iv71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 if there is probable cause to believe that the individual has violated company policy and is a security risk that poses a threat to other individuals on the vessel4 4 7j7 ,clerical amendments 7#a7 ,chapter #gc ,the analysis for chapter #gc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gcjf and inserting the following3 #gcjf4 ,general requirements and classifications for members of deck departments4 4 7#b7 ,chapter #ge ,the analysis for chapter #ge of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #geab4 ,requirements of electronic merchant mariner credentialing system4 4 7k7 ,technical and conforming amendments 7#a7 ,title #df ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in section #baja7dh77;,b71 as redesignated by subsection 7a71 by striking 2 and and inserting 2 or2 7,b7 in section #baac7c7 by striking section #baja7ec77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ee77;,a72 7,c7 in section #cbjb7;a77#a77;,a7 by striking section #baja7bi77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ca77;,a72 7,d7 in section #cejg7k77#a7 by striking section #baja7ca7 and inserting section #baja7cc72 7,e7 in section #daje7;d7 by striking section #baja7ec77;,a7 and inserting section #baja7ee77;,a72 7,f7 in section #abaai7;a77#c7 by striking section #baja7bf7 and inserting section #baja7bh72 and 7,g7 in section #eagjf7;c77#f77;,c77ii7 by striking section #baja7bd7 and inserting section #baja7bf74 7#b7 ,other laws 7,a7 ,section #c7c7 of the ,magnuson-,stevens ,fishery ,conservation and ,management ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb7c77 is amended by striking #baja7cj7 of title #df and inserting #baja of title #df4 7,b7 ,section #aiib7;d77#g7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking section #baja7ca7 of title #df and inserting section #baja of title #df4 7,c7 ,section #caa7;a77#bf77;,d7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;a77#bf77;,d77 is amended by striking section #baja7bc7 and inserting section #baja4 7,d7 ,section #aaja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,section #baja7bc7 and inserting ,section #baja7bd74 #gcjb4 ,nonoperating individual ,section #hcac7;b7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended by striking #bjbe and inserting #bjbg4 ,b ,vessel ,safety #gcaa4 ,grossly negligent operations of a vessel ,section #bcjb7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,grossly negligent operation 7#a7 ,misdemeanor ,a person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that endangers the life1 limb1 or property of a person commits a class ,a misdemeanor4 7#b7 ,felony ,a person operating a vessel in a grossly negligent manner that results in serious bodily injury1 as defined in section #acfe7;h77#c7 of title #ah-- 7,a7 commits a class ,e felony2 and 7,b7 may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than #ce1jjj4 4 #gcab4 ,performance driven examination schedule 7a7 ,amendments ,section #cgad of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,performance-driven examination schedule 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to examinations of foreign vessels to which this chapter applies1 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary may adopt a performance-driven examination schedule to which such vessels are to be examined and the frequency with which such examinations occur1 including the frequency of examinations for each vessel4 ,such schedule shall be consistent with the ,secretary's assessment of the safety performance of such vessels1 including each vessel participating in the performance-driven examination schedule1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,considerations ,in developing an examination schedule under paragraph 7#a7 and subject to paragraph 7#c71 with respect to each vessel in determining eligibility to participate in the performance based examination schedule-- 7,a7 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 certificate of compliance and examination history1 to include those conducted by foreign countries2 7ii7 history of violations1 vessel detentions1 incidents1 and casualties2 7iii7 history of notices of violation issued by the ,coast ,guard2 7iv7 safety related information provided by the flag state of the vessel2 7v7 owner and operator history2 7vi7 historical classification society data1 which may include relevant surveys2 7vii7 cargo-specific documentation2 7viii7 data from port state control safety exams2 and 7ix7 relevant repair and maintenance history2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary may consider-- 7i7 data from relevant vessel quality assurance and risk assessment programs including ,quality ,shipping for the #bast ,century 7,,qualship #ba72 7ii7 data from industry inspection regimes2 7iii7 data from vessel self assessments submitted to the ,international ,maritime ,organization or other maritime organizations2 and 7iv7 other safety relevant data or information as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,in developing an examination schedule under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall not consider a vessel eligible to take part in a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph 7#a7 if1 within the last #cf months1 the vessel has-- 7,a7 been detained by the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 a record of a violation issued by the ,coast ,guard against the owners or operators with a finding of proved2 or 7,c7 suffered a marine casualty that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 involves the safe operation of the vessel and overall performance of the vessel4 7#d7 ,restrictions ,the ,secretary may not adopt a performance-driven examination schedule under paragraph 7#a7 until the ,secretary has-- 7,a7 conducted the assessment recommended in the ,government ,accountability ,office report submitted under section #hbed7;a7 of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc72 7,b7 concluded through such assessment that a performance-driven examination schedule provides not less than the level of safety provided by the annual examinations required under subsection 7a77#a72 and 7,c7 provided the results of such assessment to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 7b7 ,career incentive pay for marine inspectors ,subsection 7a7 of section #aabcg of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#cg ,u4,s4,c4 #ceb note7 is amended as follows3 7a7 ,authority to provide assignment pay or special duty pay ,for the purposes of addressing an identified shortage of marine inspectors1 the ,secretary may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under section #ceb of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a member of the ,coast ,guard serving in a prevention position that-- 7#a7 is assigned in support of or is serving as a marine inspector pursuant to section #cab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 is assigned to a billet that is difficult to fill due to geographic location1 requisite experience or certifications1 or lack of sufficient candidates1 as determined by the ,commandant1 in an effort to address inspector workforce gaps4 4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #f months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually for #b years after the date on which an implementation of a performance-driven examination schedule program under section #cgad7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,commandant shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the status of utilizing the performance-driven examination schedule program1 including the quantity of examinations conducted and duration between examinations for each individual vessel examined under the performance-driven examination schedule2 7#b7 an overview of the size of the ,coast ,guard marine inspector workforce1 including any personnel shortages assessed by the ,coast ,guard1 for inspectors that conduct inspections under section #cgad of such title2 and 7#c7 recommendations for the inspection1 governance1 or oversight of vessels inspected under section #cgad of such title4 #gcac4 ,fishing safety training and research ,section #dejb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7i77#d7 by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbf1 and #bjbg2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7j77#d7 by striking fiscal year #bjbc and inserting each of fiscal years #bjbf1 and #bjbg44 #gcad4 ,designating pilotage waters for the ,straits of ,mackinac 7a7 ,in general ,section #icjb7;a77#a77;,a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking in waters and inserting in the ,straits of ,mackinac and in all other waters4 7b7 ,definition of the straits of ,mackinac ,section #icjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,definition of the ,straits of ,mackinac ,in this section1 the term ,straits of ,mackinac includes all of the ,united ,states navigable waters bounded by longitudes #hd degrees #bj minutes west and #he degrees #aj minutes west and latitudes #de degrees #ci minutes north and #de degrees #ed minutes north1 including ,gray's ,reef ,passage1 the ,south ,channel1 and ,round ,island ,passage1 and approaches thereto4 4 #gcae4 ,requirement to report sexual offenses ,section #ajajd of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7 by striking harassment1 sexual harassment1 or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law and inserting sexual harassment or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law or harassment2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,harassment defined ,in this section1 the term harassment means-- 7#a7 7,a7 unwelcome remarks about an individual's race1 color1 religion1 sex1 national origin1 age1 disability1 genetic information1 or other physical or physiological attribute1 or other unwelcome verbal or physical conduct towards an individual based on #a or more of those categories1 as prohibited by any ,federal law1 including-- 7i7 title ,,vii of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifd 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;e et seq472 7ii7 the ,age ,discrimination in ,employment ,act of #aifg 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #fba et seq472 7iii7 the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abaja et seq472 and 7iv7 title ,,ii of the ,genetic ,information ,nondisclosure ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj;ff et seq472 and 7,b7 7i7 submission to such remarks or conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment1 pay1 career1 benefits1 or entitlements of an individual2 or 7ii7 submission to or rejection of such remarks or conduct by an individual is used as the basis for decisions affecting that individual's job1 pay1 career1 benefits1 or entitlements2 or 7iii7 such remarks or conduct have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance2 and 7,c7 such remarks or conduct are so severe or pervasive that a reasonable person would perceive1 and the alleged harassed individual does perceive1 the environment as hostile or offensive4 7i7 ,response to incidents ,nothing in this section shall be construed to impede the ability of the responsible entity of the vessel to take immediate personnel action in response to an incident described in subsection 7a77#a7 to preserve the safety and security of individuals on the vessel4 7j7 ,education and outreach ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,coast ,guard1 after consultation with the ,equal ,employment ,opportunity ,commission 7referred to in this subsection as the ,commission71 shall-- 7#a7 develop and disseminate informational guidance to seafarers1 vessel owners and operators1 employers of seafarers1 and other relevant stakeholders1 which shall-- 7,a7 describe1 in general terms-- 7i7 the purpose1 functions1 and powers of the ,commission2 7ii7 the role of the ,commission in addressing employment discrimination complaints2 and 7,b7 identify the publicly available websites and contact information for the ,commission2 and 7#b7 make available trainings or other presentations to inform seafarers of employment and anti-discrimination rights under the laws administered by the ,coast ,guard and the ,commission4 4 #gcaf4 ,requirements for certain fishing vessels and fish tender vessels 7a7 ,exceptions to regulations for towing vessels 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection1 may grant temporary waivers from the towing vessel requirements of chapters #cc and #hi of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 including the regulations issued under such chapters1 for fishing vessels and fish tender vessels4 7#b7 ,application ,a temporary waiver issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall be issued at the discretion of the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection to a fishing vessel or fish tender vessel that-- 7,a7 performs towing operations of net pens1 and associated work platforms1 to or from aquaculture or hatchery worksites2 7,b7 is less than #bjj gross tons2 7,c7 does not tow a net pen1 or associated work platform1 that is carrying cargo or hazardous material1 including oil1 on board2 7,d7 is operating shoreward of the ,boundary ,line in either-- 7i7 ,southeast ,alaska2 or 7ii7 ,prince ,william ,sound2 and 7,e7 complies with all applicable laws for its use in the usual purpose for which it is normally and substantially operated1 including any applicable inspection requirements under section #ccja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and exemptions under section #ccjb of such title4 7#c7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,request process ,the owner or operator of a fishing vessel or fish tender vessel seeking a waiver under paragraph 7#a7 shall submit a request to the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection4 7,b7 ,contents ,the request submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a description of the intended towing operations2 7ii7 the time periods and frequency of the intended towing operations2 7iii7 the location of the intended operations2 7iv7 a description of the manning of the fishing vessel or fish tender vessel during the intended operations2 and 7v7 any additional safety1 operational1 or other relevant information requested by the relevant ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection4 7#d7 ,policy ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating may issue policy to facilitate the implementation of this subsection4 7#e7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,boundary line ,the term ,boundary ,line has the meaning given such term in section #ajc of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,fishing vessel ,the term fishing vessel has the meaning given such term in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,fish tender vessel ,the term fish tender vessel has the meaning given such term in section #baja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,officer in charge1 marine inspection ,the term ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection has the meaning given such term in section #ccje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,e7 ,prince ,william ,sound ,the term ,prince ,william ,sound means all ,state and ,federal waters within ,prince ,william ,sound1 ,alaska1 including the approach to ,hinchenbrook ,entrance out to1 and encompassing1 ,seal ,rocks4 7,f7 ,southeast ,alaska ,the term ,southeast ,alaska means the area along the coast of the ,state of ,alaska from latitude #ed degrees #dj minutes #jj seconds ,north to #fj degrees #ah minutes #bd seconds ,north4 7#f7 ,sunset ,the authorities under this section shall expire on ,january #a1 #bjbg4 7b7 ,load lines ,section #aacbe7;a7 of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,stat4 #djie7 is amended by striking #c and inserting #e4 #gcag4 ,study of amphibious vessels 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall conduct a study to determine the applicability of current safety regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an overview and analysis that identifies safety regulations that apply to commercial amphibious vessels4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of whether safety gaps and risks exist associated with the application of regulations identified in paragraph 7#a7 to the operation of commercial amphibious vessels4 7#c7 ,an evaluation of whether aspects of the regulations established in section #aaejb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf note7 should apply to amphibious commercial vessels4 7#d7 ,recommendations on potential regulations that should apply to commercial amphibious vessels4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report containing the findings1 conclusions1 and recommendations from the study required under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,definition of amphibious vessel ,in this section1 the term amphibious vessel means a vessel which is operating as a small passenger vessel in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 as defined in section #b4ch of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 and is operating as a motor vehicle as defined in section #baf of the ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #geej7 and that is not a ,,dukw amphibious passenger vessel as defined in section #aaejb of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #ccjf note74 #gcah4 ,st4 ,lucie ,river railroad bridge ,regarding ,docket ,number ,,uscg-#bjbb-jbbb1 before adopting a final rule1 the ,commandant shall conduct an independent boat traffic study at mile #g4d of the ,st4 ,lucie ,river4 ,c ,ports #gcba4 ,ports and waterways safety 7a7 ,in general ,section #hcdc of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjcd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #b-year pilot program and inserting pilot program2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,authorization ,the pilot program under subsection 7a7 is authorized for fiscal years #bjbf1 #bjbg1 #bjbh1 #bjbi1 #bjcj1 #bjca1 and #bjcb4 4 7b7 ,vessel traffic services 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gjjja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7f77#c77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7vi71 by inserting ice cover1 after weather12 and 7ii7 in clause 7vii71 by striking ,weather data1 in coordination with and inserting ,weather data and information1 in coordination with the ,administrator of2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7j77#b77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7vi71 by inserting ice cover1 after weather12 and 7ii7 in clause 7vii71 by striking ,weather data1 in coordination with and inserting ,weather data and information1 in coordination with the ,administrator of4 7#b7 ,staffing ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress-- 7,a7 an up-to-date analysis of vessel traffic service center staffing levels compared to the standards for such staffing levels provided in the most recent ,vessel ,traffic ,services ,national ,standards for ,operating published by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 7,b7 a plan to1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 fill any shortfalls in vessel traffic service center staffing levels compared to such standards2 and 7,c7 a plan to ensure that vessel traffic service centers are adequately staffed to manage local variances under section #gjjja7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 and other risk factors which may include weather1 ice conditions1 and other effects on vessel traffic and waters under the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard4 7#c7 ,report on transition to fiber and satellite data coverage ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit a detailed report to the appropriate committees of ,congress on a plan to transition cameras and other data collection sources used for ,vessel ,traffic ,services to fiber or satellite connection1 as appropriate4 7#d7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives4 7,b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7,c7 ,vessel traffic service center ,the term vessel traffic service center has the meaning given such term in section #gjjja7n7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7c7 ,waterfront safety ,section #gjjaa7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 1 including damage or destruction resulting from cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 or foreign state threats after adjacent to such waters2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or harm resulting from cyber incidents1 transnational organized crime1 or foreign state threats after loss4 7d7 ,facility visit by state sponsor of terrorism ,section #gjjaa7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 prohibiting a representative of a government of country that the ,secretary of ,state has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism under section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7 from visiting a facility for which a facility security plan is required under section #gjajc7;c74 4 7e7 ,great ,lakes ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway navigation ,section #gjjcb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended to read as follows3 #gjjcb4 ,delegation of ports and waterways authorities in ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the authority granted to the ,secretary under sections #gjjja1 #gjjjb1 #gjjjc1 #gjjjd1 and #gjjaa may not be delegated with respect to the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway to any agency other than the ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation4 ,any other authority granted the ,secretary under subchapters ,i through ,,iii and this subchapter shall be delegated by the ,secretary to the ,great ,lakes ,st4 ,lawrence ,seaway ,development ,corporation to the extent the ,secretary determines such delegation is necessary for the proper operation of the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4 7b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 after consultation with the ,secretary or the head of an agency to which the ,secretary has delegated the authorities in subsection 7a71 may-- 7#a7 issue and enforce special orders in accordance with section #gjjjb2 7#b7 establish water or waterfront safety zones1 or other measures1 for limited1 controlled1 or conditional access and activity when necessary for the protection of any vessel structure1 waters1 or shore area1 as permitted in section #gjjaa7;b77#c72 and 7#c7 take actions for port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security in accordance with section #gjaaf4 4 7f7 ,regulation of anchorage and movement of vessels during national emergency ,section #gjjea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting or cyber incidents1 or transnational organized crime1 or foreign state threats1 after threatened war1 or invasion1 or insurrection1 or subversive activity14 7g7 ,great ,lakes and ,saint ,lawrence ,river cooperative vessel traffic service ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue or amend such regulations as are necessary to address any applicable arrangements with the ,canadian ,coast ,guard regarding vessel traffic services cooperation and vessel traffic management data exchanges within the ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway and the ,great ,lakes4 7h7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #gjj of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking the item relating to section #gjjcb and inserting the following3 #gjjcb4 ,delegation of ports and waterways authorities in ,saint ,lawrence ,seaway4 4 #gcbb4 ,study on ,bering ,strait vessel traffic projections and emergency response posture at ports of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 acting through the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system1 in coordination with the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 complete an analysis regarding commercial vessel traffic that transits through the ,bering ,strait and projections for the growth of such traffic during the #aj-year period beginning after such date of enactment2 and 7#b7 assess the adequacy of emergency response capabilities and infrastructure at the ports of the ,united ,states that are in proximity to the vessel traffic that transits the ,bering ,strait1 including the port facilities at ,point ,spencer1 ,alaska1 ,nome1 ,alaska1 and ,kotzebue1 ,alaska1 to-- 7,a7 address future navigation safety risks2 and 7,b7 conduct emergency maritime response operations in the ,arctic environment4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the volume and types of domestic and international commercial vessel traffic through the ,bering ,strait and the projected growth of such traffic1 including-- 7,a7 oil and gas tankers1 cargo vessels1 barges1 fishing vessels1 and cruise lines1 both domestic and international2 7,b7 projected growth of such traffic through the ,bering ,strait2 7,c7 the seasonality of vessel transits of the ,bering ,strait2 and 7,d7 a summation of the sizes1 ages1 and the country of registration or documentation of such vessels transiting the ,arctic1 including oil and product tankers either documented in transit to or from ,russia or ,china or owned or operated by a ,russian or ,chinese entity4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the state and adequacy of vessel traffic services and oil spill and emergency response capabilities in the vicinity of the ,bering ,strait and its southern and northern approaches in the ,chukchi ,sea and the ,bering ,sea4 7#c7 ,a risk assessment of the projected growth in commercial vessel traffic in the ,bering ,strait and potential of increased frequency in the number of maritime accidents1 including spill events1 and the potential impacts to the ,arctic maritime environment and ,native ,alaskan village communities in the vicinity of the vessel traffic in ,western ,alaska1 including the ,bering ,strait4 7#d7 ,an evaluation of the extent to which ,point ,spencer can serve as a port of refuge and as a staging1 logistics1 and operations center from which to conduct and support maritime emergency and spill response activities4 7#e7 ,recommendations for practical actions that can be taken by ,congress1 ,federal agencies1 the ,state of ,alaska1 vessel carriers and operators1 the marine salvage and emergency response industry1 and other relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks identified in the study carried out under this section4 7c7 ,consultation ,in the preparation of the study under this section1 the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system shall consult with-- 7#a7 the ,maritime ,administration2 7#b7 the ,coast ,guard2 7#c7 the ,army ,corps of ,engineers2 7#d7 the ,department of ,state2 7#e7 the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board2 7#f7 the ,government of ,canada1 as appropriate2 7#g7 the ,port ,coordination ,council for the ,port of ,point ,spencer2 7#h7 ,state and local governments2 7#i7 other maritime industry participants1 including carriers1 shippers1 ports1 labor1 fishing1 or other entities2 and 7#aj7 nongovernmental entities with relevant expertise monitoring and characterizing vessel traffic or the environment in the ,arctic4 7d7 ,tribal consultation ,in addition to the entities described in subsection 7c71 in preparing the study under this section1 the ,secretary of ,transportation shall consult with ,indian ,tribes1 including ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 and ,alaska ,native communities4 7e7 ,report ,not later than #a year after initiating the study under this section1 the ,united ,states ,committee on the ,marine ,transportation ,system shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings and recommendations of the study4 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,arctic ,the term ,arctic has the meaning given such term in section #aab of the ,arctic ,research and ,policy ,act of #aihd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #daaa74 7#b7 ,port ,coordination ,council for the ,port of ,point ,spencer ,the term ,port ,coordination ,council for the ,port of ,point ,spencer means the ,council established under section #eda of ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjae 7,public ,law #aad-abj74 #gcbc4 ,improving vessel traffic service monitoring 7a7 ,proximity of anchorages to pipelines 7#a7 ,implementation of restructuring plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall implement the ,november #bjba proposed plan of the ,vessel ,traffic ,service ,los ,angeles-,long ,beach for restructuring the ,federal anchorages in ,san ,pedro ,bay described on page #ed of the ,report of the ,national ,transportation ,safety ,board titled ,anchor ,strike of ,underwater ,pipeline and ,eventual ,crude ,oil ,release1 and issued ,january #b1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,study ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall conduct a study to identify any anchorage grounds other than the ,san ,pedro ,bay ,federal anchorages in which the distance between the center of an approved anchorage ground and a pipeline is less than #a mile4 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the results of the study required under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,consultation ,in preparing the report and prior to submission1 the ,commandant shall consult with mariner and waterways users1 including ocean-going commercial shipping1 commercial fishermen1 pilot associations1 port authorities1 and recreational boaters on the impact and feasibility of removing any already established anchorage grounds4 7,c7 ,contents ,the report under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a list of the anchorage grounds described under paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 whether it is possible to move each such anchorage ground to provide a minimum distance of #a mile2 and 7iii7 a recommendation of whether to move any such anchorage ground and explanation for the recommendation4 7b7 ,proximity to pipeline alerts 7#a7 ,audible and visual alarms ,the ,commandant shall consult with the providers of vessel monitoring systems to add to the monitoring systems for vessel traffic services audible and visual alarms that alert the watchstander when an anchored vessel is encroaching on a pipeline4 7#b7 ,notification procedures ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop procedures for all vessel traffic services to notify pipeline and utility operators following potential incursions on submerged pipelines within the vessel traffic service area of responsibility4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually for the subsequent #c years1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on the implementation of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #gcbd4 ,controlled substance onboard vessels ,section #gjejc7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,while on board a covered vessel1 an and inserting ,an2 7#b7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 manufacture or distribute1 possess with intent to manufacture or distribute1 or place or cause to be placed with intent to manufacture or distribute a controlled substance on board a covered vessel2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting on board a covered vessel before the semicolon2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting while on board a covered vessel after such individual4 #gcbe4 ,cyber-incident training ,section #gjajc7;c7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the ,secretary may conduct no-notice exercises in ,captain of the ,port ,zones 7as described in part #c of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe7 involving a facility or vessel required to maintain a security plan under this subsection4 4 #gcbf4 ,navigational protocols ,the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,undersecretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall examine and provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a detailed written briefing to not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act regarding the navigational protocols used by foreign allied nations governing vessel operations in fog or other low-visibility conditions1 and how such nations employ advanced navigation technologies and vessel traffic services1 including remote sensing1 ,li,d,a,r1 vessel tracking technologies1 data analytics and machine-learning tools1 and uncrewed systems to monitor visibility and improve safety and efficiency of vessels operations1 including an assessment of the types of data collected through such technologies and the methods used to communicate that information4 #gcbg4 ,anchorages ,section #hdcg of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7,public ,law #aaf-bhc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsections 7d7 and 7e72 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,prohibition ,the ,commandant shall prohibit any vessel anchoring on the reach of the ,hudson ,river described in subsection 7a7 unless such anchoring is within any anchorage established before ,january #a1 #bjba4 4 ,d ,matters ,involving ,uncrewed ,systems #gcca4 ,pilot program for governance and oversight of small uncrewed maritime systems 7a7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #b years after such date of enactment1 small uncrewed maritime systems owned1 operated1 or chartered by the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 or that are performing specified oceanographic surveys on behalf of and pursuant to a contract or other written agreement with the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall not be subject to any vessel inspection1 design1 operations1 navigation1 credentialing1 or training requirement1 law1 or regulation1 that the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration determines will harm real-time operational extreme weather oceanographic and atmospheric data collection and predictions4 7b7 ,other authority ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 acting through the ,commandant1 if there is an immediate safety or security concern regarding small uncrewed maritime systems4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,small uncrewed maritime systems ,the term small uncrewed maritime systems means unmanned maritime systems 7as defined in section #b of the ,,cenote ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #daja771 that-- 7,a7 are not greater than #ce feet overall in length2 7,b7 are operated remotely or autonomously2 and 7,c7 exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or scientific research4 7#b7 ,uncrewed system ,the term uncrewed system-- 7,a7 means an uncrewed surface1 undersea1 or aircraft system and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed system7 that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently2 and 7,b7 includes an unmanned aircraft system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section may be construed to repeal1 replace1 or preclude application of chapter #eea of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gccb4 ,coast ,guard training course 7a7 ,in general ,for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #c years after such date of enactment1 the ,commandant1 or such other individual or organization as the ,commandant considers appropriate1 shall develop a training course on small uncrewed maritime systems and offer such training course at least once each year for ,coast ,guard personnel working with or regulating small uncrewed maritime systems4 7b7 ,course subject matter ,in developing the training course under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant or other individual or organization shall-- 7#a7 provide an overview and introduction to small uncrewed maritime systems1 including examples of those used by the ,federal ,government1 in academic settings1 and in commercial sectors2 7#b7 address the benefits and disadvantages of use of small uncrewed maritime systems2 7#c7 address safe navigation of small uncrewed maritime systems1 including measures to ensure collision avoidance2 7#d7 address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems to communicate with and alert other vessels in the vicinity2 7#e7 address the ability of small uncrewed maritime systems to respond to system alarms and failures to ensure control commensurate with the risk posed by the systems2 7#f7 provide present and future capabilities of small uncrewed maritime systems2 and 7#g7 provide an overview of the role of the ,international ,maritime ,organization in the governance of small uncrewed maritime systems4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,small uncrewed maritime systems ,the term small uncrewed maritime systems means unmanned maritime systems 7as defined in section #b of the ,,cenote ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #daja771 that-- 7,a7 are not greater than #ce feet overall in length2 7,b7 are operated remotely or autonomously2 and 7,c7 exclusively perform oceanographic surveys or scientific research4 7#b7 ,uncrewed system ,the term uncrewed system-- 7,a7 means an uncrewed surface1 undersea1 or aircraft system and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed system7 that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently2 and 7,b7 includes an unmanned aircraft system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 #gccc4 ,,noaa membership on autonomous vessel policy council ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 with the concurrence of the ,assistant ,administrator of the ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 shall establish the permanent membership of a ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration employee to the ,automated and ,autonomous ,vessel ,policy ,council of the ,coast ,guard1 or its successor body4 #gccd4 ,technology pilot program ,section #cai7;b7 of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #b or more and inserting up to #d2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting in person or in writing after a briefing4 #gcce4 ,uncrewed systems capabilities report 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report that outlines a plan for establishing an uncrewed systems capabilities office within the ,coast ,guard responsible for the acquisition and development of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies and to expand the capabilities of the ,coast ,guard with respect to such technologies4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a management strategy for the acquisition1 development1 and deployment of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies4 7,b7 ,a service-wide coordination strategy to synchronize and integrate efforts across the ,coast ,guard in order to-- 7i7 support the primary duties of the ,coast ,guard pursuant to section #ajb of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7ii7 pursue expanded research1 development1 testing1 and evaluation opportunities and funding to expand and accelerate identification and transition of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies4 7,c7 ,the identification of contracting and acquisition authorities needed to expedite the development and deployment of uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies4 7,d7 ,a detailed list of commercially available uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies with capabilities determined to be useful for the ,coast ,guard4 7,e7 ,a cross-agency collaboration plan to engage with the ,department of ,defense and other relevant agencies to identify common requirements and opportunities to partner in acquiring1 contracting1 and sustaining uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system capabilities4 7,f7 ,opportunities to obtain and share uncrewed system data from government and commercial sources to improve maritime domain awareness4 7,g7 ,the development of a concept of operations for a data system that supports and integrates uncrewed system and counter-uncrewed system technologies with key enablers1 including enterprise communications networks1 data storage and management1 artificial intelligence and machine learning tools1 and information sharing and dissemination capabilities4 7b7 ,briefings ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for a period of #c years1 the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 the ,executive ,director of the ,office of ,naval ,research1 the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 and the ,director of the ,white ,house ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy1 shall brief the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 on the future operation and governance of small uncrewed maritime systems4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,counter-uncrewed system ,the term counter-uncrewed system-- 7,a7 means a system or device capable of lawfully and safely disabling1 disrupting1 or seizing control of an uncrewed system2 and 7,b7 includes a counter-,,uas system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#b7 ,uncrewed system ,the term uncrewed system-- 7,a7 means an uncrewed surface1 undersea1 or aircraft system and associated elements 7including communication links and the components that control the uncrewed system7 that are required for the operator to operate the system safely and efficiently2 and 7,b7 includes an unmanned aircraft system 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code74 #gccf4 ,medium unmanned aircraft systems capabilities study 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of expanding the ,national ,security ,cutter's medium unmanned aircraft system capabilities to medium endurance cutters and ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a written report that contains the results of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,contents ,in submitting the report under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall determine-- 7,a7 the feasibility of equipping ,offshore ,patrol ,cutters and medium endurance cutters with medium unmanned aircraft systems2 7,b7 the missions capabilities that would be strengthened by the use of such systems2 and 7,v7 projected procurement and operational costs for acquiring such systems4 #gccg4 ,national ,academy of ,sciences report on uncrewed systems and use of data 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academy of ,sciences under which the ,academy shall prepare an assessment of available uncrewed1 autonomous1 or remotely-controlled maritime domain awareness technologies for use by the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,assessment ,in carrying out the assessment under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall-- 7#a7 describe the potential benefits and limitations of current and emerging uncrewed autonomous1 or remotely controlled systems used in the maritime domain for-- 7,a7 ocean observation2 7,b7 vessel monitoring and identification2 7,c7 weather observation2 7,d7 search and rescue operations2 7,e7 to the extent practicable for consideration by the ,academy1 intelligence gathering1 surveillance1 and reconnaissance2 and 7,f7 communications2 7#b7 assess how technologies described in paragraph 7#a7 can help prioritize ,federal investment by examining-- 7,a7 affordability1 including acquisition1 operations1 maintenance1 and lifecycle costs2 7,b7 reliability2 7,c7 versatility2 7,d7 efficiency2 and 7,e7 estimated service life and persistence of effort2 7#c7 analyze whether the use of new and emerging maritime domain awareness technologies can be used to-- 7,a7 effectively carry out ,coast ,guard missions at lower costs and reduced manpower needs2 7,b7 expand the scope and range of ,coast ,guard maritime domain awareness2 and 7,c7 allow the ,coast ,guard to more efficiently and effectively allocate ,coast ,guard vessels1 aircraft1 and personnel2 7#d7 evaluate the extent to which such systems have moved from the research and development phase to effective operations since the ,national ,academy of ,sciences published the study titled ,leveraging ,unmanned ,systems for ,coast ,guard ,missions and issued in #bjbj2 and 7#e7 identify adjustments that would be necessary in ,coast ,guard authorities1 policies1 procedures1 and protocols to incorporate uncrewed technologies to enhance efficiency4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after entering into an arrangement under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate the assessment prepared under this section4 7d7 ,use of information ,in formulating costs pursuant to subsection 7b71 the ,national ,academy of ,sciences may utilize information from other ,coast ,guard reports1 assessments1 or analyses regarding existing ,coast ,guard manpower requirements or other reports1 assessments1 or analyses for the acquisition of unmanned1 autonomous1 or remotely-controlled technologies by the ,federal ,government4 #gcch4 ,unmanned aircraft systems 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,,iv of chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #efe4 ,use of unmanned aircraft systems ,with respect to any unmanned aircraft system procured by the ,coast ,guard1 the ,commandant shall ensure that such system be used to support the primary duties of the ,coast ,guard pursuant to section #ajb4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #efe4 ,use of unmanned aircraft systems4 4 ,e ,other ,matters #gcda4 ,information on type approval certificates 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ix of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijd4 ,information on type approval certificates ,unless otherwise prohibited by law1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall1 upon request by any ,state1 the ,district of ,columbia1 any ,indian ,tribe1 or any territory of the ,united ,states1 provide all data possessed by the ,coast ,guard for a ballast water management system with a type approval certificate approved by the ,coast ,guard pursuant to subpart #afb4jfj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe pertaining to-- 7#a7 challenge water 7as defined in section #afb4jfj-c of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe7 quality characteristics2 7#b7 post-treatment water quality characteristics2 7#c7 challenge water 7as defined in section #afb4jfj-c of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe7 biologic organism concentrations data2 and 7#d7 post-treatment water biologic organism concentrations data4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents for the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-bhb7 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #ijc the following3 ,sec4 #ijd4 ,information on type approval certificates4 4 #gcdb4 ,clarification of authorities 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 ,maritime ,administration 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 enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant 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 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 enactment of this ,act4 #gcdc4 ,amendments to passenger vessel security and safety requirements 7a7 ,maintenance of supplies that prevent sexually transmitted diseases ,section #cejg7;d77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting 7taking into consideration the length of the voyage and the number of passengers and crewmembers that the vessel can accommodate7 after a sexual assault4 7b7 ,crew access to passenger staterooms2 procedures and restrictions ,section #cejg7;f7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 a system that electronically records the date1 time1 and identity of each crew member accessing each passenger stateroom2 and 2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ensure that the procedures and restrictions are-- 7,a7 fully and properly implemented2 7,b7 reviewed annually2 and 7,c7 updated as necessary4 4 #gcdd4 ,extension of pilot program to establish a cetacean desk for ,puget ,sound region ,section #aacjd7;a77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acij note7 is amended by striking #d years and inserting #f years4 #gcde4 ,suspension of enforcement of use of devices broadcasting on ,,ais for purposes of making fishing gear ,section #aacbj of the ,don ,young ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-bfc7 is amended by striking during the period and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting until ,december #ca1 #bjbi44 #gcdf4 ,classification societies ,section #ccaf7;d7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by amending paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 to read as follows3 7i7 the government of the foreign country in which the foreign society is headquartered-- 7,i7 delegates that authority to the ,american ,bureau of ,shipping2 or 7,,ii7 does not delegate that authority to any classification society2 or 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,clarification on authority ,nothing in this subsection authorizes the ,secretary to make a delegation under paragraph 7#b7 to a classification society from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 4 #gcdg4 ,abandoned and derelict vessel removals 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the chapter heading by striking ,barges and inserting ,vessels2 7#b7 by inserting before section #dgja the following3 ,i ,barges 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 ,,ii ,non-,barge ,vessels #dgaj4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,abandon ,the term abandon means to moor1 strand1 wreck1 sink1 or leave a covered vessel unattended for longer than #de days4 7#b7 ,covered vessel ,the term covered vessel means a vessel that is not a barge to which subchapter ,i applies4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given such term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,the term ,native ,hawaiian organization has the meaning given such term in section #fbjg of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 except the term includes the ,department of ,hawaiian ,home ,lands and the ,office of ,hawaiian ,affairs4 #dgaa4 ,abandonment of vessels prohibited 7a7 ,in general ,an owner or operator of a covered vessel may not abandon such vessel on the navigable waters of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,determination of abandonment 7#a7 ,notification 7,a7 ,in general ,with respect to a covered vessel that appears to be abandoned1 the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard shall-- 7i7 attempt to identify the owner using the vessel registration number1 hull identification number1 or any other information that can be reasonably inferred or gathered2 and 7ii7 notify such owner-- 7,i7 of the penalty described in subsection 7c72 and 7,,ii7 that the vessel will be removed at the expense of the owner if the ,commandant determines that the vessel is abandoned and the owner does not remove or account for the vessel4 7,b7 ,form ,the ,commandant shall provide the notice required under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 if the owner can be identified1 via certified mail or other appropriate forms determined by the ,commandant2 or 7ii7 if the owner cannot be identified1 via an announcement in a local publication and on a website maintained by the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,determination ,the ,commandant shall make a determination not earlier than #de days after the date on which the ,commandant provides the notification required under paragraph 7#a7 of whether a covered vessel described in such paragraph is abandoned4 7c7 ,penalty 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant may assess a civil penalty of not more than #ejj against an owner or operator of a covered vessel determined to be abandoned under subsection 7b7 for a violation of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,liability in rem ,the owner or operator of a covered vessel shall also be liable in rem for a penalty imposed under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,limitation ,the ,commandant shall not assess a penalty if the ,commandant determines the vessel was abandoned due to major extenuating circumstances of the owner or operator of the vessel1 including long term medical incapacitation of the owner or operator4 7d7 ,vessels not abandoned ,the ,commandant may not determine that a covered vessel is abandoned under this section if-- 7#a7 such vessel is located at a federally approved or ,state approved mooring area2 7#b7 such vessel is located on private property with the permission of the owner of such property2 7#c7 the owner or operator of such vessel provides a notification to the ,commandant that-- 7,a7 indicates the location of the vessel2 7,b7 indicates that the vessel is not abandoned2 and 7,c7 contains documentation proving that the vessel is allowed to be in such location2 or 7#d7 the ,commandant determines that such an abandonment determination would not be in the public interest4 #dgab4 ,inventory of abandoned vessels 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and relevant ,state agencies1 shall establish and maintain a national inventory of covered vessels that are abandoned4 7b7 ,contents ,the inventory established and maintained under subsection 7a7 shall include data on each vessel1 including geographic information system data related to the location of each such vessel4 7c7 ,publication ,the ,commandant shall make the inventory established under subsection 7a7 publicly available on a website of the ,coast ,guard4 7d7 ,reporting of potentially abandoned vessels ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant shall develop a process by which-- 7#a7 a ,state1 ,indian ,tribe1 ,native ,hawaiian organization1 or person may report a covered vessel that may be abandoned to the ,commandant for potential inclusion in the inventory established under subsection 7a72 7#b7 the ,commandant shall review any such report and add such vessel to the inventory if the ,commandant determines that the reported vessel is abandoned pursuant to section #dgaa4 7e7 ,clarification ,except in a response action carried out under section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7 or in the case of imminent threat to life and safety1 the ,commandant shall not be responsible for removing any covered vessels listed on the inventory established and maintained under subsection 7a74 4 7b7 ,rulemaking ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers1 and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 acting through the ,under ,secretary for ,oceans and ,atmosphere1 shall issue regulations with respect to the procedures for determining that a vessel is abandoned for the purposes of subchapter ,,ii of chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code 7as added by this section74 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #dgja-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking chapter and inserting subchapter2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking chapter and inserting subchapter2 7#b7 in section #dgjc by striking chapter and inserting subchapter2 7#c7 in section #dgjd by striking chapter each place it appears and inserting subchapter2 and 7#d7 in section #dgje by striking chapter and inserting subchapter4 7d7 ,clerical amendments ,the analysis for chapter #dg of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting before the item relating to section #dgja the following3 ,subchapter ,i--,barges 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 ,subchapter ,,ii--,non-,barge ,vessels #dgaj4 ,definitions4 #dgaa4 ,abandonment of vessels prohibited4 #dgab4 ,inventory of abandoned vessels4 4 #gcdh4 ,offshore operations 7a7 ,in general ,section #cgjb7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil industry and inserting exploration1 development1 or production of offshore drilling or production facilities in the oil industry and non-mineral energy production2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking oil exploitation and inserting exploration1 development1 or production of offshore energy resources4 7b7 ,oil fuel tank protection 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall amend section #abe4aae7;b7 of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on such date of enactment71 to reflect the amendment made in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,application ,if the ,commandant fails to amend the section described in paragraph 7#a7 by the date that is #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 then1 in lieu of the application of such section1 the ,secretary shall allow vessels to which section #cgjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 applies to transfer fuel from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to offshore facilities in support of exploration1 development1 or production of offshore energy resources4 7c7 ,outer continental shelf activities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall amend section ,g#f4c4;a of the ,united ,states ,coast ,guard ,marine ,safety ,manual1 ,volume ,,ii titled ,materiel ,inspection3 ,outer ,continental ,shelf ,activities1 issued ,september #bj1 #bjba 7,,comdtinst ,m#afjjj4gf7 7as in effect on such date of enactment71 to reflect the amendment made in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,application ,if the ,commandant fails to amend the section described in paragraph 7#a7 by the date that is #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 then the ,secretary shall in lieu of such section not apply section #cgjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 to a documented vessel transferring fuel from the fuel supply tanks of such vessel to an offshore facility if such vessel is not a tanker and is in the service of exploration1 development1 or production of offshore energy resources4 #gcdi4 ,port access routes 7a7 ,regulation ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall issue a regulation for nearshore and offshore shipping safety fairways1 to include a minimum appropriate width of not less than the width proposed in the proposed rule of the ,coast ,guard titled ,shipping ,safety ,fairways ,along the ,atlantic ,coast1 issued on ,january #ai1 #bjbd 7#hi ,fed4 ,reg4 #cehg74 7b7 ,exception ,the minimum appropriate width under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to connector1 cutacross1 or cutoff fairways1 ,traffic ,separation ,schemes1 or precautionary areas4 7c7 ,applicability ,in issuing the regulation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall apply the regulation to the geographic area covered by the proposed rule of the ,coast ,guard titled ,shipping ,safety ,fairways ,along the ,atlantic ,coast1 issued on ,january #ai1 #bjbd 7#hi ,fed4 ,reg4 #cehg74 7d7 ,effective date ,the regulation issued under subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,december #ca1 #bjbf4 ,,lxxiv ,oil ,pollution ,response #gdja4 ,vessel response plans 7a7 ,salvage and marine firefighting response capability ,section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,salvage and marine firefighting response capability 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 acting through the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating unless otherwise delegated by the ,president1 may require-- 7i7 periodic inspection of vessels and salvage equipment1 firefighting equipment1 and other major marine casualty response equipment on or associated with vessels2 7ii7 periodic verification of capabilities to appropriately1 and in a timely manner1 respond to a marine casualty1 including-- 7,i7 drills1 with or without prior notice2 7,,ii7 review of contracts and relevant third-party agreements2 7,,iii7 testing of equipment2 7,,iv7 review of training2 and 7,v7 other evaluations of marine casualty response capabilities1 as determined appropriate by the ,president2 and 7iii7 carrying of appropriate response equipment for responding to a marine casualty that employs the best technology economically feasible and that is compatible with the safe operation of the vessel4 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,marine casualty ,the term marine casualty means a marine casualty that is required to be reported pursuant to paragraph 7#c71 7#d71 or 7#e7 of section #faja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,salvage equipment ,the term salvage equipment means any equipment that is capable of being used to assist a vessel in potential or actual danger in order to prevent loss of life1 damage or destruction of the vessel or its cargo1 or release of its contents into the marine environment4 4 7b7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a report on-- 7,a7 the state of marine firefighting authorities1 jurisdiction1 and plan review2 and 7,b7 other considerations with respect to fires at waterfront facilities 7including vessel fires7 and vessel fires on the navigable waters 7as such term is defined in section #ejb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb774 7#b7 ,contents ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7,a7 examine-- 7i7 collaboration among ,federal and non-,federal entities for purposes of reducing the risks to local communities of fires described in paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 the prevalence and frequency of such fires2 and 7iii7 the extent to which firefighters and marine firefighters are aware of the dangers of lithium-ion battery fires1 including lithium-ion batteries used for vehicles1 and how to respond to such fires2 7,b7 review methods of documenting and sharing best practices throughout the maritime community for responding to vessel fires2 and 7,c7 make recommendations for-- 7i7 preparing for1 responding to1 and training for such fires2 7ii7 clarifying roles and responsibilities of ,federal and non-,federal entities in preparing for1 responding to1 and training for such fires2 and 7iii7 other topics for consideration4 #gdjb4 ,use of marine casualty investigations ,section #fcjh of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking initiated and inserting conducted2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,for purposes of this section1 an administrative proceeding conducted by the ,united ,states includes proceedings under section #ggja and claims adjudicated under section #ajac of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgac74 4 #gdjc4 ,timing of review ,section #ajag of the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgag7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,timing of review ,before the date of completion of a removal action1 no person may bring an action under this ,act1 section #caa of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba71 or chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 challenging any decision relating to such removal action that is made by an on-scene coordinator appointed under the ,national ,contingency ,plan4 4 #gdjd4 ,online incident reporting system 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,national ,response ,center shall submit to ,congress a plan to design1 fund1 and staff the ,national ,response ,center to develop and maintain a web-based application by which the ,national ,response ,center may receive notifications of oil discharges or releases of hazardous substances4 7b7 ,development of application ,not later than #b years after the date on which the plan is submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,national ,response ,center shall-- 7#a7 complete development of the application described in such subsection2 and 7#b7 allow notifications described in such subsection that are required under ,federal law or regulation to be made online using such application4 7c7 ,use of application ,in carrying out subsection 7b71 the ,national ,response ,center may not require the notification of an oil discharge or release of a hazardous substance to be made using the application developed under such subsection4 #gdje4 ,investment ,section #cej of ,public ,law #ajf-aac 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively1 and indenting the subsections appropriately2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#a7 ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to the provisions of paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,consent decree ,the term ,consent ,decree means the consent decree issued in ,united ,states v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhb ,,civ7 and ,state of ,alaska v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhc ,,civ74 7#b7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,natural ,resource ,damage ,assessment and ,restoration ,fund established pursuant to title ,i of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiib 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;b74 7#c7 ,outside account ,the term outside account means any account outside the ,united ,states ,treasury4 7#d7 ,trustee ,the term ,trustee means a ,federal or ,state natural resource trustee for the ,exxon ,valdez oil spill4 7b7 ,deposits 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subsection 7g7 2 7#d7 in subsection 7b77#a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking issued in ,united ,states v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhb ,,civ7 and ,state of ,alaska v4 ,exxon ,corporation1 et al4 7,no4 ,a#ia-jhc ,,civ7 7hereafter referred to as the ,consent ,decree712 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the ,fund2 7,b7 an outside account2 or 2 and 7,c7 in the undesignated matter following subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking the ,federal and ,state natural resource trustees for the ,exxon ,valdez oil spill 7trustees7 and inserting the ,trustees2 and 7ii7 by striking ,any funds and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,requirement for deposits in outside accounts ,any funds 2 7#e7 in subsection 7c7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 by striking 7c7 ,joint and inserting the following3 7c7 ,transfers ,any joint 2 7#f7 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77 by striking 7d7 ,the transfer and inserting the following3 7d7 ,no effect on jurisdiction ,the transfer 2 7#g7 in subsection 7e7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 by striking 7e7 ,nothing herein shall affect and inserting the following3 7e7 ,effect on other law ,nothing in this section affects 2 and 7,b7 by striking trustees and inserting ,trustees2 7#h7 in subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 by striking 7f7 ,the ,federal trustees and the ,state trustees and inserting the following3 7f7 ,grants ,the ,trustees 2 and 7,b7 by striking this program and inserting this section1 prioritizing the issuance of grants to facilitate habitat protection and habitat restoration programs2 and 7#i7 in subsection 7g7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#b77-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,upon the expiration of the authorities granted in this section all and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,return of funds ,on expiration of the authority provided in this section1 all 2 and 7,b7 by striking 7g7 ,the authority and inserting the following3 7g7 ,expiration 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority 4 #gdjf4 ,additional response assets 7a7 ,exemption and requirements ,section #ccjb of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,additional response assets 7#a7 ,vessels exempt from inspection ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 a qualified vessel engaged in a qualified oil spill response shall not be subject to inspection if the qualified vessel-- 7,a7 has-- 7i7 an agreement by contract or other approved means with an oil spill removal organization to support a response plan under section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j771 including training and exercises related to oil spill response activities2 or 7ii7 been approved by the ,secretary to respond to a discharge of oil or to participate in training and exercises related to oil spill response activities2 7,b7 is normally and substantially involved in activities other than1 and not adapted to1 spill response2 7,c7 complies with all applicable laws for the use of such vessel in the activities for which such vessel is normally and substantially operated1 including any inspection requirement under this title for such use2 and 7,d7 has at least #a person aboard possessing certifications for1 or who are in training for1 applicable hazardous waste operations and emergency response4 7#b7 ,allowances ,a qualified vessel under paragraph 7#a7 may-- 7,a7 unless otherwise inspected as a towing vessel under this title1 tow only-- 7i7 another vessel or a device1 including a bladder1 designed to carry oil or oil residues with the capacity of less than #bej barrels2 or 7ii7 oil spill response equipment1 including boom1 skimmers1 or other response equipment2 7,b7 carry-- 7i7 temporary storage containers on board for recovered oil or oil-contaminated materials collected during an oil spill response1 including bags1 drums1 and totes as approved by the ,secretary2 7ii7 oil spill response equipment2 or 7iii7 no more than #f passengers for hire in support of a response plan under ,section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77 approved by the ,secretary unless the vessel has been inspected under paragraph 7#d7 or 7#h7 of section #ccja or is authorized by the ,secretary to carry more than #f passengers for hire2 7,c7 if the qualified vessel is a tank vessel1 be used for storage of recovered oil2 7,d7 conduct any other operation1 or engage in training or exercises1 in support of a response plan under section #caa7;j7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acba7;j77 approved by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,qualified vessel ,the term qualified vessel means a vessel operating in ,coast ,guard ,district ,arctic4 7,b7 ,qualified oil spill ,the term qualified oil spill means an oil spill occurring in waters subject to the jurisdiction of ,coast ,guard ,district ,arctic4 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #aacaf of the ,james ,m4 ,inhofe ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-bfc71 and the items relating to such section in the table of contents in sections #b7;b7 and #aajja7;b7 of such ,act1 are repealed4 7c7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section shall nullify or invalidate the authorities and responsibilities prescribed in section #ej4aj-aj of title #df1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 for the ,officer in ,charge1 ,marine ,inspection4 #gdjg4 ,international maritime oil spill response 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall1 in coordination with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 review and update the ,canada-,,us ,joint ,maritime ,pollution ,contingency ,plan4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall-- 7#a7 review each geographic annex within the contingency plan2 7#b7 for each geographic area covered by the plan-- 7,a7 analyze the vessel traffic patterns1 including the types of vessels transiting the area1 and assess the risks of a pollution incident2 7,b7 assess the risks of a pollution incident2 and 7,c7 update the plan based on such analysis and assessment2 7#c7 determine if any of the areas should be expanded or modified1 and update the plan accordingly to include future risk projections2 and 7#d7 evaluate the coverage and gaps of response assets on each side of the ,united ,states-,canada border and the manner in which such assets may be able to aid in implementing such plan4 7c7 ,exercises ,the ,commandant1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall conduct a joint training exercise not less than once a year to determine emergency response capabilities and identify other types of support necessary to effectuate a successful oil spill response1 in accordance with the ,canada-,,us ,joint ,maritime ,pollution ,contingency ,plan1 including any update to such ,plan carried out pursuant to subsection 7a74 ,,lxxv ,sexual ,assault and ,sexual ,harassment ,response ,a ,accountability ,implementation #geja4 ,independent review of ,coast ,guard reforms 7a7 ,government ,accountability ,office report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall report to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate on the efforts of the ,coast ,guard to mitigate cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment within the service4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 evaluate-- 7i7 the efforts of the ,commandant to implement the directed actions from enclosure #a of the memorandum titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc2 7ii7 whether the ,commandant met the reporting requirements under section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 the effectiveness of the actions of the ,coast ,guard1 including efforts outside of the actions described in the memorandum titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency dated ,november #bg1 #bjbc1 to mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment and improve the enforcement relating to such instances within the ,coast ,guard1 and how the ,coast ,guard is overcoming challenges in implementing such actions2 7,b7 make recommendations to the ,commandant for improvements to the efforts of the service to mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment and improve the enforcement relating to such instances within the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 make recommendations to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate to mitigate instances of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the ,coast ,guard and improve the enforcement relating to such instances within the ,coast ,guard1 including proposed changes to any legislative authorities4 7b7 ,report by ,commandant ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general completes all actions under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a detailed written report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,a plan for ,coast ,guard implementation1 including interim milestones and timeframes1 of any recommendation made by the ,comptroller ,general under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 with which the ,commandant concurs4 7#b7 ,with respect to any recommendation made under subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 with which the ,commandant does not concur1 an explanation of the detailed reasons why the ,commandant does not concur4 #gejb4 ,coast ,guard implementation of independent review commission recommendations on addressing sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall review the report of the ,independent ,review ,commission titled ,hard ,truths and the ,duty to ,change3 ,recommendations from the ,independent ,review ,commission on ,sexual ,assault in the ,military referred to in the memorandum of the ,department of ,defense titled ,memorandum for ,senior ,pentagon ,leadership ,commanders of the ,combatant ,commands ,defense ,agency and ,do,d ,field ,activity ,directors1 dated ,september #bb1 #bjba1 7relating to commencing ,department of ,defense actions and implementation of the recommendations of the ,independent ,review ,commission to address sexual assault and sexual harassment in the military74 7b7 ,strategy and action plan ,on completion of the review required under subsection 7a71 and not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a written and detailed strategy and a written and detailed action plan that-- 7#a7 7,a7 identifies any recommendation set forth in the report by the ,independent ,review ,commission described in subsection 7a7 that addresses a matter that is not within the jurisdiction of the ,coast ,guard1 does not apply to the ,coast ,guard1 or otherwise would not be beneficial to members of the ,coast ,guard1 as determined by the ,commandant2 and 7,b7 includes a brief rationale for such determination2 and 7#b7 with respect to each recommendation set forth in such report that is not identified under paragraph 7#a71 includes-- 7,a7 7i7 a detailed action plan for implementation of the recommendation2 7ii7 a description of changes the ,commandant will make to associated ,coast ,guard policies so as to enable the implementation of the recommendation2 7iii7 an estimated timeline for implementation of the recommendation2 7iv7 the estimated cost of the implementation2 7v7 legislative proposals for such implementation1 as appropriate2 and 7vi7 any other information the ,commandant considers appropriate2 or 7,b7 in the case of such a recommendation that the ,commandant is unable to implement1 an explanation of the reason the recommendation cannot be implemented4 7c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter through #bjbh1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the status of the implementation of this section and any modification to the strategy and plan submitted under subsection 7b74 ,b ,misconduct #geaa4 ,covered misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,iii ,covered misconduct #beca4 ,comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct 7a7 ,issuance of policy ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,defense1 shall issue a comprehensive policy for the ,coast ,guard on the retention of and access to evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,objectives ,the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall revise existing policies and procedures1 including systems of records1 as necessary to ensure preservation of such evidence and records for periods sufficient-- 7#a7 to ensure that members of the ,coast ,guard who were victims of covered misconduct are able to pursue claims for veterans benefits2 7#b7 to support administrative processes1 criminal proceedings1 and civil litigation conducted by military or civil authorities2 and 7#c7 for such other purposes relating to the documentation of an incident of covered misconduct in the ,coast ,guard as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7c7 ,elements 7#a7 ,in general ,in developing the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 identify records relating to an incident of covered misconduct that shall be retained2 7,b7 with respect to records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard that are not records of the ,coast ,guard1 identify such records known to or in the possession of the ,coast ,guard1 and set forth procedures for ,coast ,guard coordination with the custodian of such records for proper retention of the records2 7,c7 set forth criteria for the collection and retention of records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard2 7,d7 identify physical evidence and nondocumentary forms of evidence relating to covered misconduct that shall be retained2 7,e7 set forth the period for which evidence and records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard1 including ,coast ,guard ,form #fjie1 shall be retained1 except that-- 7i7 any physical or forensic evidence relating to rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 shall be retained not less than #ej years1 and for other covered misconduct not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice2 and 7ii7 documentary evidence relating to rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 shall be retained not less than #ej years2 7,f7 consider locations in which such records shall be stored2 7,g7 identify media and methods that may be used to preserve and ensure access to such records1 including electronic systems of records2 7,h7 ensure the protection of privacy of-- 7i7 individuals named in records and status of records under section #eeb of title #e 7commonly referred to as the ,freedom of ,information ,act7 and section #eeb;a of title #e 7commonly referred to as the ,privacy ,act72 and 7ii7 individuals named in restricted reporting cases2 7,i7 designate the #a or more positions within the ,coast ,guard that shall have the responsibility for such record retention by the ,coast ,guard2 7,j7 require education and training for members and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard on record retention requirements under this section2 7,k7 set forth criteria for access to such records relating to covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard1 including whether the consent of the victim should be required1 by-- 7i7 victims of covered misconduct2 7ii7 law enforcement authorities2 7iii7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7iv7 other individuals and entities1 including alleged assailants2 7,l7 require uniform collection of data on-- 7i7 the incidence of covered misconduct in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7ii7 disciplinary actions taken in substantiated cases of covered misconduct in the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,m7 set forth standards for communications with1 and notifications to1 victims1 consistent with-- 7i7 the requirements of any applicable ,department of ,defense policy2 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 any applicable policy of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#b7 ,retention of certain forms and evidence in connection with restricted reports and unrestricted reports of sexual assault involving members of the ,coast ,guard 7,a7 ,in general ,the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall require all unique or original copies of ,coast ,guard ,form #fjie filed in connection with a restricted or unrestricted report on an alleged incident of rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard to be retained for the longer of-- 7i7 #ej years commencing on the date of signature of the covered person on ,coast ,guard ,form #fjie2 or 7ii7 the time provided for the retention of such form in connection with unrestricted and restricted reports on incidents of sexual assault involving members of the ,coast ,guard under ,coast ,guard policy4 7,b7 ,protection of confidentiality ,any ,coast ,guard form retained under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be retained in a manner that protects the confidentiality of the member of the ,coast ,guard concerned in accordance with ,coast ,guard policy4 7#c7 ,retention of case notes in investigations of covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard 7,a7 ,required retention of all investigative records ,the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall require1 for all criminal investigations relating to an alleged incident of covered misconduct involving a member of the ,coast ,guard1 the retention of all elements of the case file4 7,b7 ,elements ,the elements of the case file to be retained under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include1 at a minimum-- 7i7 the case activity record2 7ii7 the case review record2 7iii7 investigative plans2 and 7iv7 all case notes made by any investigating agent4 7,c7 ,retention period ,all elements of the case file shall be retained for not less than #ej years for cases involving rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 and not less than the statute of limitations of the alleged offense under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for other covered misconduct1 and no element of any such case file may be destroyed until the expiration of such period4 7#d7 ,return of personal property upon completion of related proceedings in unrestricted reporting cases ,notwithstanding the records and evidence retention requirements described in paragraphs 7#a77;,e7 and 7#b71 personal property retained as evidence in connection with an incident of rape or sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard may be returned to the rightful owner of such property after the conclusion of all legal1 adverse action1 and administrative proceedings related to such incident1 as determined by the ,commandant4 7#e7 ,return of personal property in restricted reporting cases 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall prescribe procedures under which a victim who files a restricted report of an incident of sexual assault may request1 at any time1 the return of any personal property of the victim obtained as part of the sexual assault forensic examination4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the procedures required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall ensure that-- 7i7 a request by a victim for the return of personal property described under subparagraph 7,a7 may be made on a confidential basis and without affecting the restricted nature of the restricted report2 and 7ii7 at the time of the filing of the restricted report1 a ,special ,victims' ,counsel1 ,sexual ,assault ,response ,coordinator1 or ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,victim ,advocate-- 7,i7 informs the victim that the victim may request the return of personal property as described in such subparagraph2 and 7,,ii7 advises the victim that such a request for the return of personal property may negatively impact a subsequent case adjudication if the victim later decides to convert the restricted report to an unrestricted report4 7,c7 ,rule of construction ,except with respect to personal property returned to a victim under this paragraph1 nothing in this paragraph may be construed to affect the requirement to retain a sexual assault forensic examination kit for the period specified in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,victim access to records ,with respect to victim access to records after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed1 as applicable1 the comprehensive policy required by subsection 7a7 shall provide that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 and in such a manner that will not jeopardize an active investigation or an active case-- 7,a7 a victim of covered misconduct in a case in which either the victim or alleged perpetrator is a covered person shall have access to all records that are directly related to the victim's case1 or related to the victim themselves1 in accordance with the policy issued under subsection 7a7 and subject to required protections under sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e2 7,b7 a victim of covered misconduct who requests access to records under section #eeb or #eeb;a of title #e concerning the victim's case shall be determined to have a compelling need1 and the records request shall be processed under expedited processing procedures1 if in the request for such records the victim indicates that the records concerned are related to the covered misconduct case2 7,c7 in applying sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e to the redaction of information related to a records request by a victim of covered misconduct made under such sections after all final disposition actions and any appeals have been completed-- 7i7 any such redaction shall be applied to the minimum extent possible so as to ensure the provision of the maximum amount of unredacted information to the victim that is permissible by law2 and 7ii7 any such redaction shall not be applied to-- 7,i7 receipt by the victim of the victim's own statement2 or 7,,ii7 the victim's information from an investigation2 and 7,d7 in the case of such a records request for which the timelines for expedited processing are not met1 the ,commandant shall provide to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives in person and in writing a briefing that explains the reasons for the denial or the delay in processing1 as applicable4 7d7 ,definition of covered person ,in this section1 the term covered person includes-- 7#a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard on active duty2 7#b7 a member of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the ,secretary on any date on which such member is in a military status under section #hjb of title #aj 7article #b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#c7 a former member of the ,coast ,guard with respect to crimes investigated by or reported to the ,secretary2 and 7#d7 in the case of an investigation of covered misconduct conducted by1 or an incident of covered misconduct reported to1 the ,coast ,guard involving a civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard1 any such civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section authorizes or requires1 or shall be construed to authorize or require1 the discovery1 inspection1 or production of reports1 memoranda1 or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel1 an attorney for the ,government1 or their assistants or representatives4 #becb4 ,requirement to maintain certain records 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall maintain all work product related to documenting a disposition decision on an investigation by the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service or other law enforcement entity investigating a ,coast ,guard member accused of an offense against chapter #dg of title #aj4 7b7 ,record retention period ,work product documents and the case action summary described in subsection 7c7 shall be maintained for a period of not less than #g years from the date of the disposition decision4 7c7 ,case action summary ,upon a final disposition action for cases described in subsection 7a71 except for offenses of wrongful use or possession of a controlled substance under section #iab;a of title #aj 7article #aab;a of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice71 where the member accused is an officer of pay grade ,o-#d and below or an enlisted member of pay grade ,e-#g and below1 a convening authority shall sign a case action summary that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the disposition actions4 7#b7 ,the name and command of the referral authority4 7#c7 ,records documenting when a referral authority consulted with a staff judge advocate or special trial counsel1 as applicable1 before a disposition action was taken1 to include the recommendation of the staff judge advocate or special trial counsel4 7#d7 ,a reference section listing the materials reviewed in making a disposition decision4 7#e7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service report of investigation4 7#f7 ,the completed ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service report of adjudication included as an enclosure4 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term work product includes-- 7#a7 a prosecution memorandum2 7#b7 emails1 notes1 and other correspondence related to a disposition decision2 and 7#c7 the contents described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#f7 of subsection 7c74 7e7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this section authorizes or requires1 or shall be construed to authorize or require1 the discovery1 inspection1 or production of reports1 memoranda1 or other internal documents or work product generated by counsel1 an attorney for the ,government1 or their assistants or representatives4 #becc4 ,covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than ,march #a each year1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on incidents of covered misconduct involving members of the ,coast ,guard1 including recruits and officer candidates1 and claims of retaliation related to the reporting of any such incident4 7b7 ,continuity of data and reporting ,in carrying out this section1 the ,commandant shall ensure the continuity of data collection and reporting such that the ability to analyze trends is not compromised4 7c7 ,contents 7#a7 ,incidents involving members 7,a7 ,information and data 7i7 ,in general ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 information and data on-- 7,i7 incidents of covered misconduct2 and 7,,ii7 incidents of retaliation against a member of the ,coast ,guard related to the reporting of covered misconduct1 disaggregated by type of retaliation claim4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,the information and data on the incidents described in clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7,i7 ,all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause 7i7 reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year 7referred to in this subsection as a reported incident74 7,,ii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed against members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,,iii7 ,the number of reported incidents committed by members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,,iv7 ,information on reported incidents1 in accordance with the policy prescribed under section #edi;,g7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note71 to the maximum extent practicable4 7,v7 ,the number of reported incidents that were entered into the ,catch a ,serial ,offender system1 including the number of such incidents that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match4 7,,vi7 ,the number of reported incidents that were substantiated 7referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident74 7,,vii7 ,a synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes-- 7aa7 a brief description of the nature of the incident2 7bb7 whether the accused member has previously been convicted of sexual assault2 and 7cc7 whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident1 and a description of the involvement4 7,,viii7 ,the type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident1 such as-- 7aa7 conviction and sentence by court-martial1 including charges and specifications for which convicted2 7bb7 acquittal of all charges at court-martial2 7cc7 as appropriate1 imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7dd7 as appropriate1 administrative action taken1 including a description of each type of such action imposed2 7ee7 dismissal of all charges1 including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred2 and 7ff7 whether the accused member was administratively separated or1 in the case of an officer1 allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial1 and the characterization 7honorable1 general1 or other than honorable7 of the service of the member upon separation or resignation4 7,,ix7 ,with respect to any incident of covered misconduct reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident-- 7aa7 a narrative description of the retaliation claim2 7bb7 the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation2 and 7cc7 the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation4 7,x7 ,the disposition of or action taken by the ,coast ,guard or any other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident4 7,,xi7 ,with respect to any investigation of a reported incident-- 7aa7 the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities2 7bb7 the official or office of the ,coast ,guard that received the complaint2 7cc7 a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant2 or 7dd7 whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7iii7 ,format ,with respect to the information and data required under clause 7i71 the ,commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense1 and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses4 7,b7 ,trends ,subject to subsection 7b71 beginning on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence1 as applicable1 of incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 since the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac74 7,c7 ,response ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 a description of the policies1 procedures1 processes1 initiatives1 investigations 7including overarching investigations71 research1 or studies implemented by the ,commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard4 7,d7 ,plan ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving members of the ,coast ,guard4 7,e7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response activities ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 carried out by the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year4 7,f7 ,contributing factors ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents2 7ii7 an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year2 and 7iii7 recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors4 7#b7 ,incidents involving recruits and officer candidates 7,a7 ,information and data 7i7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 as a separate appendix or enclosure1 for the preceding calendar year1 information and data on-- 7,i7 incidents of covered misconduct involving a recruit of the ,coast ,guard at ,training ,center ,cape ,may or an officer candidate at the ,coast ,guard ,officer ,candidate ,school2 and 7,,ii7 incidents of retaliation against such a recruit or officer candidate related to the reporting of covered misconduct1 disaggregated by type of retaliation claim4 7ii7 ,inclusions 7,i7 ,in general ,the information and data on the incidents described in clause 7i7 shall include the following3 7aa7 ,all incidents of covered misconduct and retaliation described in clause 7i7 reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year 7referred to in this subsection as a reported incident74 7bb7 ,the number of reported incidents committed against recruits and officer candidates described in clause 7i77,i74 7cc7 ,the number of reported incidents committed by such recruits and officer candidates4 7dd7 ,information on reported incidents1 in accordance with the policy prescribed under section #edi;,g7b7 of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbb 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note71 to the maximum extent practicable4 7ee7 7,,aa7 ,the number of reported incidents that were entered into the ,catch a ,serial ,offender system4 7,,bb7 ,of such reported incidents entered into such system1 the number that resulted in the identification of a potential or confirmed match4 7ff7 ,the number of reported incidents that were substantiated 7referred to in this subsection as a substantiated reported incident74 7gg7 ,a synopsis of each substantiated reported incident that includes-- 7,,aa7 a brief description of the nature of the incident2 and 7,,bb7 whether alcohol or other controlled or prohibited substances were involved in the incident1 and a description of the involvement4 7hh7 ,the type of case disposition associated with each substantiated reported incident1 such as-- 7,,aa7 conviction and sentence by court-martial1 including charges and specifications for which convicted2 7,,bb7 acquittal of all charges at court-martial2 7,,cc7 as appropriate1 imposition of a nonjudicial punishment under section #hae of title #aj 7article #ae of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7,,dd7 as appropriate1 administrative action taken1 including a description of each type of such action imposed2 7,,ee7 dismissal of all charges1 including a description of each reason for dismissal and the stage at which dismissal occurred2 and 7,,ff7 whether the accused member was administratively separated or1 in the case of an officer1 allowed to resign in lieu of court-martial1 and the characterization 7honorable1 general1 or other than honorable7 of the service of the member upon separation or resignation4 7ii7 ,with respect to any incident of covered misconduct involving recruits or officer candidates reported to the ,commandant or any other official of the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year that involves a report of retaliation relating to the incident-- 7,,aa7 a narrative description of the retaliation claim2 7,,bb7 the nature of the relationship between the complainant and the individual accused of committing the retaliation2 and 7,,cc7 the nature of the relationship between the individual accused of committing the covered misconduct and the individual accused of committing the retaliation4 7jj7 ,the disposition of or action taken by the ,coast ,guard or any other ,federal1 ,state1 local1 or ,tribal entity with respect to a substantiated reported incident4 7kk7 ,with respect to any investigation of a reported incident-- 7,,aa7 the status of the investigation or information relating to any referral to outside law enforcement entities2 7,,bb7 the official or office of the ,coast ,guard that received the complaint2 7,,cc7 a description of the results of such an investigation or information with respect to whether the results of the investigation were provided to the complainant2 or 7,,dd7 whether the investigation substantiated an offense under chapter #dg of title #aj 7the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7,,ii7 ,format ,with respect to the information and data required under clause 7i71 the ,commandant shall report such information and data separately for each type of covered misconduct offense1 and shall not aggregate the information and data for multiple types of covered misconduct offenses4 7,b7 ,trends ,subject to subsection 7b71 beginning on the date of enactment of ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 each report required by subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 an analysis or assessment of trends in the occurrence1 as applicable1 of incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i71 since the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act of #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac74 7,c7 ,response ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for the preceding calendar year1 a description of the policies1 procedures1 processes1 initiatives1 investigations 7including overarching investigations71 research1 or studies implemented by the ,commandant in response to any incident described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving-- 7i7 a recruit of the ,coast ,guard at ,training ,center ,cape ,may2 or 7ii7 an officer candidate at the ,coast ,guard ,officer ,candidate ,school4 7,d7 ,plan ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include a written and detailed plan for actions to be taken during the year following the year covered by the report to enhance the prevention of and response to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 involving a recruit of the ,coast ,guard at ,training ,center ,cape ,may or an officer candidate at the ,coast ,guard ,officer ,candidate ,school4 7,e7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response activities ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include an assessment of the adequacy of covered misconduct prevention and response activities related to incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 of this paragraph carried out by the ,coast ,guard during the preceding calendar year4 7,f7 ,contributing factors ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for incidents described in subparagraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 an analysis of the factors that may have contributed to such incidents2 7ii7 an assessment of the role of such factors in contributing to such incidents during such year2 and 7iii7 recommendations for mechanisms to eliminate or reduce such contributing factors4 7#c7 ,implementation status of accountability and transparency review directed actions ,each report required under subsection 7a7 submitted during the #e-year period beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbe1 shall include information on the implementation by the ,commandant of the directed actions described in the memorandum of the ,coast ,guard titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency1 issued on ,november #bg1 #bjbc1 including-- 7,a7 a description of actions taken to address each directed action during the year covered by the report2 7,b7 the implementation status of each directed action2 7,c7 in the case of any directed action that has not been implemented-- 7i7 a detailed action plan for implementation of the recommendation2 7ii7 an estimated timeline for implementation of the recommendation2 7iii7 description of changes the ,commandant intends to make to associated ,coast ,guard policies so as to enable the implementation of the recommendation2 and 7iv7 any other information the ,commandant considers appropriate2 7,d7 a description of the metrics and milestones used to measure completion1 accountability1 and effectiveness of each directed action2 7,e7 a description of any additional actions the ,commandant is taking to mitigate instances of covered misconduct within the ,coast ,guard2 7,f7 any legislative change proposal necessary to implement the directed actions2 and 7,g7 a detailed list of funding necessary to implement the directed actions in a timely and effective manner1 including a list of personnel needed for such implementation4 7d7 ,victim confidentiality ,to the extent that information collected under the authority of this section is reported or otherwise made available to the public1 such information shall be provided in a form that is consistent with applicable privacy protections under ,federal law and does not jeopardize the confidentiality of victims4 7e7 ,substantiated defined ,in this section1 the term substantiated has the meaning given the term under section #afca7;c7 of the ,ike ,skelton ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note74 #becd4 ,review of discharge characterization 7a7 ,downgrade 7#a7 ,in general ,the decision to conduct a case review under this section shall be at the discretion of the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7#b7 ,board of review ,in addition to the requirements of section #aeec of title #aj1 a board of review for a former member of the ,coast ,guard established pursuant to such section and under part #ea of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe71 may upon a motion of the board and subject to review by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 downgrade an honorable discharge to a general 7under honorable conditions7 discharge upon a finding that a former member of the ,coast ,guard1 while serving on active duty as a member of the armed forces1 committed sexual assault or sexual harassment in violation of section #ibj1 #ibj;b1 or #icd of title #aj 7article #abj1 #abj;b1 or #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 7#c7 ,evidence ,any downgrade under paragraph 7#b7 shall be supported by clear and convincing evidence4 7#d7 ,limitation ,the review board under paragraph 7#b7 may not downgrade a discharge of a former member of the ,coast ,guard if the same action described in paragraph 7#b7 was considered prior to separation from active duty by an administrative board in determining the characterization of discharge as otherwise provided by law and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 7b7 ,procedural rights 7#a7 ,in general ,a review by a board established under section #aeec of title #aj and under part #ea of title #cc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe71 shall be based on the records of the ,coast ,guard1 and with respect to a member who also served in another one of the armed forces1 the records of the armed forces concerned and such other evidence as may be presented to the board4 7#b7 ,evidence by witness ,a witness may present evidence to the board in person or by affidavit4 7#c7 ,appearance before board ,a person who requests a review under this section may appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under chapter #ei of title #ch4 7#d7 ,notification ,a former member of the ,coast ,guard who is subject to a downgrade in discharge characterization review under subsection 7a7 shall be notified in writing of such proceedings1 afforded the right to obtain copies of records and documents relevant to the proceedings1 and the right to appear before the board in person or by counsel or an accredited representative of an organization recognized by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs under chapter #ei of title #ch4 #bece4 ,safe-to-,report policy for ,coast ,guard 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,commandant shall1 in consultation with the ,secretaries of the military departments1 establish and maintain a detailed and publicly available safe-to-report policy described in subsection 7b7 that applies with respect to all members of the ,coast ,guard 7including members of the reserve and auxiliary components of the ,coast ,guard71 cadets at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 and any other individual undergoing training at an accession point of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,safe-to-,report policy ,the safe-to-report policy described in this subsection is a policy that-- 7#a7 prescribes the handling of minor collateral misconduct1 involving a member of the ,coast ,guard who is the alleged victim or reporting witness of a sexual assault2 and 7#b7 applies to all such individuals1 regardless of-- 7,a7 to whom the victim makes the allegation or who receives the victim's report of sexual assault2 or 7,b7 whether the report1 investigation1 or prosecution is handled by military or civilian authorities4 7c7 ,mitigating and aggravating circumstances ,in issuing the policy under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall specify mitigating circumstances that decrease the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline and aggravating circumstances that increase the gravity of minor collateral misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline for purposes of the safe-to-report policy4 7d7 ,tracking of collateral misconduct incidents ,in conjunction with the issuance of the policy under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall develop and implement a process to anonymously track incidents of minor collateral misconduct that are subject to the safe-to-report policy4 7e7 ,minor collateral misconduct defined ,in this section1 the term minor collateral misconduct means any minor misconduct that is potentially punishable under chapter #dg of title #aj that-- 7#a7 is committed close in time to or during a sexual assault and directly related to the incident that formed the basis of the allegation of sexual assault allegation2 7#b7 is discovered as a direct result of the report of sexual assault or the ensuing investigation into such sexual assault2 and 7#c7 does not involve aggravating circumstances 7as specified in the policy issued under subsection 7a77 that increase the gravity of the minor misconduct or the impact of such misconduct on good order and discipline4 #becf4 ,notification of changes to ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or ,manual for ,courts ,martial relating to covered misconduct ,beginning on ,march #cj1 #bjbf1 and annually thereafter1 the ,commandant shall provide a detailed written notification to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,whether the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7chapter #dg of title #aj7 has been amended-- 7,a7 to add any sex-related offense as a new article2 or 7,b7 to remove an article relating to covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cja4 7#b7 ,whether the ,manual for ,courts ,martial has been modified-- 7,a7 to add any sex-related offense as an offense described under an article of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice2 or 7,b7 to remove as an offense described under an article of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice covered misconduct described in any of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 of section #cja4 #becg4 ,accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary shall establish a publicly available1 written policy to improve oversight1 investigations1 accountability1 and public transparency regarding alleged misconduct of senior leaders of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 shall require that-- 7,a7 any allegation of alleged misconduct made against a senior leader of the ,coast ,guard shall be reported to the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating not later than #gb hours after the allegation is reported to the ,coast ,guard or the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating2 and 7,b7 the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall notify the head of the ,coast ,guard office in which the senior leader is serving with respect to the receipt of such allegation1 or1 in a case where the senior leader is the head of such ,coast ,guard office1 the next in the chain of command1 as appropriate1 except in a case in which the ,inspector ,general determines that such notification would risk impairing an ongoing investigation1 would unnecessarily compromise the anonymity of the individual making the allegation1 or would otherwise be inappropriate2 and 7#b7 to the extent practicable1 shall be consistent with ,department of ,defense directives1 including ,department of ,defense ,directive #eeje4jf4 7c7 ,first right to exclusive investigation ,the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating-- 7#a7 shall have the first right to investigate an allegation described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a72 and 7#b7 in cases with concurrent jurisdiction involving an allegation described in subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 may investigate such an allegation to the exclusion of any other ,coast ,guard criminal or administrative investigation if the ,inspector ,general determines that an exclusive investigation is necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation4 7d7 ,public availability and broad dissemination ,the policy established under subsection 7a7 shall be made available to the public and incorporated into training and curricula across the ,coast ,guard at all levels to ensure broad understanding of the policy among members and personnel of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,alleged misconduct ,the term alleged misconduct-- 7,a7 means a credible allegation that1 if proven1 would constitute a violation of-- 7i7 a provision of criminal law1 including the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice 7chapter #dg of title #aj72 or 7ii7 a recognized standard1 such as the ,department of ,defense ,joint ,ethics ,regulation or other ,federal regulation1 including any other ,department of ,defense regulation and any ,department of ,homeland ,security regulation2 or 7,b7 could reasonably be expected to be of significance to the ,secretary or the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating1 particularly in a case in which there is an element of misuse of position or of unauthorized personal benefit to the senior official1 a family member1 or an associate4 7#b7 ,senior leader of the ,coast ,guard ,the term senior leader of the ,coast ,guard means-- 7,a7 an active duty1 retired1 or reserve officer of the ,coast ,guard in the grade of ,o-#g or higher2 7,b7 an officer of the ,coast ,guard selected for promotion to the grade of ,o-#g2 7,c7 a current or former civilian member of the ,senior ,executive ,service 7career reserved7 employed by the ,coast ,guard2 or 7,d7 any civilian member of the ,coast ,guard whose position is deemed equivalent to that of a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service 7career reserved71 as determined by the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating4 #bech4 ,inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records 7a7 ,information on reports on covered misconduct 7#a7 ,in general ,if a complaint of covered misconduct is made against a member of the ,coast ,guard and the member is convicted by court-martial or receives nonjudicial punishment or punitive administrative action for such covered misconduct1 a notation to that effect shall be placed in the personnel service record of the member1 regardless of the grade of the member4 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the inclusion of information in personnel service records under paragraph 7#a7 is to alert supervisors and commanders to any member of their command who has received a court-martial conviction1 nonjudicial punishment1 or punitive administrative action for covered misconduct in order-- 7,a7 to reduce the likelihood that repeat offenses will escape the notice of supervisors and commanders2 and 7,b7 to help inform commissioning or promotability of the member2 7#c7 ,limitation on placement ,a notation under paragraph 7#a7 may not be placed in the restricted section of the personnel service record of a member4 7#d7 ,construction ,nothing in this subsection may be construed to prohibit or limit the capacity of a member of the ,coast ,guard to challenge or appeal the placement of a notation1 or location of placement of a notation1 in the personnel service record of the member in accordance with procedures otherwise applicable to such challenges or appeals4 7b7 ,command review of history of covered misconduct 7#a7 ,in general ,under policy to be prescribed by the ,secretary1 the commanding officer of a unit or facility to which a covered member is assigned or transferred shall review the history of covered misconduct as documented in the personnel service record of a covered member in order to become familiar with such history of the covered member4 7#b7 ,covered member defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered member means a member of the ,coast ,guard who1 at the time of assignment or transfer as described in paragraph 7#a71 has a history of #a or more covered misconduct offenses as documented in the personnel service record of such member or such other records or files as the ,commandant shall specify in the policy prescribed under subparagraph 7,a74 7c7 ,review of personnel service record to determine suitability for civilian employment ,under policy to be prescribed by the ,secretary1 the ,commandant shall establish procedures that are consistent with the law1 policies1 and practices of the ,department of ,defense in effect on the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe to consider and review the personnel service record of a former member of the ,armed ,forces to determine the suitability of the individual for civilian employment in the ,coast ,guard4 #beci4 ,covered misconduct defined ,in this title1 the term covered misconduct means-- 7#a7 rape and sexual assault1 as described in sections #ibj7;a7 and #ibj7;b7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;a7 and #abj7;b7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#b7 sexual harassment1 as described in ,executive ,order #adjfb dated ,january #bf1 #bjbb1 and enumerated under section #icd of title #aj 7article #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#c7 abusive sexual contact and aggravated sexual contact1 as described in sections #ibj7;c7 and #ibj7;d7 of title #aj 7articles #abj7;c7 and #abj7;d7 of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#d7 wrongful broadcast1 dissemination1 or creation of content as described in sections #iag and #ibj;c of title #aj 7articles #aag;a and #abj;c of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#e7 the child pornography offenses as described in section #icd of title #aj 7article #acd of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 7#f7 rape and sexual assault of a child1 other sexual misconduct1 and stalking1 as described in sections #ibj;b1 #ibj;c7a71 and #icj of title #aj 7articles #abj;b1 #abj;c1 and #acj of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice72 and 7#g7 domestic violence1 as described in section #ibh;b of title #aj 7article #abh;b of the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice74 4 7b7 ,rulemaking 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall initiate a rulemaking to implement section #becd4 7#b7 ,deadline for regulations ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,commandant promulgates a final rule pursuant to such paragraph4 7c7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #be of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,subtitle ,,iii--,covered ,misconduct #beca4 ,comprehensive policy and procedures on retention and access to evidence and records relating to sexual misconduct and other misconduct4 #becb4 ,requirement to maintain certain records4 #becc4 ,covered misconduct in ,coast ,guard4 #becd4 ,review of discharge characterization4 #bece4 ,safe-to-,report policy for ,coast ,guard4 #becf4 ,notification of changes to ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice or ,manual for ,courts ,martial relating to covered misconduct4 #becg4 ,accountability and transparency relating to allegations of misconduct against senior leaders4 #bech4 ,inclusion and command review of information on covered misconduct in personnel service records4 #beci4 ,covered misconduct defined4 4 #geab4 ,policy relating to care and support of victims of covered misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue ,coast ,guard policy relating to the care and support of members of the ,coast ,guard who are alleged victims covered misconduct4 7b7 ,elements ,the policy required by subsection 7a7 shall require1 to the maximum extent practicable1 that-- 7#a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard who is an alleged victim of covered misconduct and discloses such covered misconduct to the appropriate individual of the ,coast ,guard responsible for providing victim care and support-- 7,a7 shall receive care and support from such individual2 and 7,b7 such individual shall not deny or unreasonably delay providing care and support2 and 7#b7 in the case of such an alleged victim to whom care and support cannot be provided by the appropriate individual contacted by the alleged victim based on programmatic eligibility criteria or any other reason that affects the ability of such appropriate individual to provide care and support 7such as being stationed at a remote unit or serving on a vessel currently underway7 the alleged victim shall receive1 with the permission of the alleged victim-- 7,a7 an in-person introduction to appropriate service providers1 for which the alleged victim is physically present1 which shall occur at the discretion of the alleged victim2 and 7,b7 access to follow-up services from the appropriate #a or more service providers4 7c7 ,applicability ,the policy issued under subsection 7a7 shall apply to-- 7#a7 all ,coast ,guard personnel responsible for the care and support of victims of covered misconduct2 and 7#b7 any other ,coast ,guard personnel the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7d7 ,revision of policy relating to domestic abuse 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue or revise any ,coast ,guard policy or process described in paragraph 7#b7 so as to define the term intimate partner to have the meaning given such term in section #icj of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,policy or process described ,a policy or process referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is a policy or process which is-- 7,a7 related to domestic abuse2 7,b7 written2 and 7,c7 publicly available4 7e7 ,training 7#a7 ,in general ,all ,coast ,guard personnel responsible for the care and support of members of the ,coast ,guard who are alleged victims of covered misconduct shall receive training in accordance with professional standards of practice to ensure that such alleged victims receive adequate care that is consistent with the policy issued under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,elements ,the training required by paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 instructions on specific procedures for implementing the policy issued under subsection 7a72 and 7ii7 information on resources and personnel critical for the implementation of such policy2 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall be provided in person4 7f7 ,covered misconduct ,in this section1 the term covered misconduct shall have the meaning given such term in section #beci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 #geac4 ,flag officer review of1 and concurrence in1 separation of members who have reported covered misconduct 7a7 ,policy to require review of certain proposed involuntary separations ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall establish1 with respect to any proposed involuntary separation under chapter #ei of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 a ,coast ,guard policy to review the circumstances of1 and grounds for1 such a proposed involuntary separation of any member of the ,coast ,guard who-- 7#a7 made a restricted or unrestricted report of covered misconduct2 7#b7 within #b years after making such a report1 is recommended for involuntary separation from the ,coast ,guard2 and 7#c7 requests the review on the grounds that the member believes the recommendation for involuntary separation from the ,coast ,guard was initiated in retaliation for making the report4 7b7 ,recusal 7#a7 ,in general ,the policy established under subsection 7a7 shall set forth a process for the recusal of commanding officers and the flag officer described in subsection 7c77#b7 from making initial or subsequent decisions on proposed separations or from reviewing proposed separations4 7#b7 ,criteria ,the recusal process established under paragraph 7#a7 shall specify criteria for recusal1 including mandatory recusal from making a decision on a proposed separation1 and from reviewing a proposed separation1 if the commanding officer or the flag officer described in subsection 7c77#b7 was1 at any time-- 7,a7 the subject of a complaint of any form of assault1 harassment1 or retaliation1 filed by the member of the ,coast ,guard described in subsection 7a7 who is the subject of a proposed involuntary separation or whose proposed separation is under review2 or 7,b7 associated with the individual suspected or accused of perpetrating the incident of covered misconduct reported by such member4 7c7 ,concurrence of flag officer required 7#a7 ,in general ,the policy established under subsection 7a7 shall require the concurrence of the flag officer described in paragraph 7#b7 in order to separate the member of the ,coast ,guard described in such subsection4 7#b7 ,flag officer described 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the flag officer described in this paragraph is-- 7i7 the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy2 or 7ii7 a designee of the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support 7or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy7 who is in a grade not lower than ,o-#g4 7,b7 ,chain of command exception ,in the case of a member of the ,coast ,guard described in subsection 7a7 who is in the immediate chain of command of the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy or the designee of the ,deputy ,commandant for ,mission ,support or the successor ,vice ,admiral that oversees personnel policy1 the flag officer described in this paragraph is a flag officer outside the chain of command of such member1 as determined by the ,commandant consistent with the policy established under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,notification required ,any member of the ,coast ,guard who has made a report of covered misconduct and who receives a proposal for involuntary separation shall be notified at the time of such proposal of the right of the member to a review under this section4 7e7 ,covered misconduct defined ,in this section1 the term covered misconduct shall have the meaning given such term in section #beci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gead4 ,policy and program to expand prevention of sexual misconduct 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall develop and issue a comprehensive policy for the ,coast ,guard to reinvigorate the prevention of misconduct involving members and civilians of the ,coast ,guard that contains the policy elements described in section #aefa of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,programs required ,not later than #ahj days after the issuance of the policy required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,commandant shall develop and implement for the ,coast ,guard a program to reinvigorate the prevention of misconduct involving members and civilians of the ,coast ,guard4 #geae4 ,training and education programs for covered misconduct prevention and response 7a7 ,modification of curriculum 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall revise the curriculum of the ,coast ,guard with respect to covered misconduct prevention and response training-- 7,a7 to include-- 7i7 information on procedures and responsibilities with respect to reporting requirements1 investigations1 survivor health and safety 7including expedited transfers1 no-contact orders1 military and civilian protective orders1 and temporary separations71 and whistleblower protections2 7ii7 information on ,department of ,veterans ,affairs resources available to veterans1 active-duty personnel1 and reserve personnel2 7iii7 information on the right of any member of the ,coast ,guard to seek legal resources outside the ,coast ,guard2 7iv7 general information regarding the availability of legal resources provided by civilian legal services organizations1 presented in an organized and consistent manner that does not endorse any particular legal services organization2 and 7v7 information on the capability1 operations1 reporting structure1 and requirements with respect to the ,chief ,prosecutor of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,b7 to address the workforce training recommendations set forth in the memorandum of the ,coast ,guard titled ,commandant's ,directed ,actions--,accountability and ,transparency1 issued on ,november #bg1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,collaboration ,in revising the curriculum under this subsection1 the ,commandant shall solicit input from individuals outside the ,coast ,guard who are experts in sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training4 7b7 ,covered misconduct prevention and response training and education 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall ensure that all members and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard are provided with annual covered misconduct prevention and response training and education for the purpose of strengthening individual knowledge1 skills1 and capacity relating to the prevention of and response to covered misconduct4 7#b7 ,scope ,the training and education referred to in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be provided as part of-- 7i7 initial entry and accession training2 7ii7 annual refresher training2 7iii7 initial and recurring training courses for covered first responders2 7iv7 new and prospective commanding officer and executive officer training2 and 7v7 specialized leadership training2 and 7,b7 shall be tailored for specific leadership levels1 positions1 pay grades1 and roles4 7#c7 ,content ,the training and education referred to in paragraph 7#a7 shall include the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7c7 ,covered first responder training 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall ensure that-- 7,a7 training for covered first responders includes the covered misconduct prevention and response training described in subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 such covered misconduct prevention and response training is provided to covered first responders on a recurring basis4 7#b7 ,requirements ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the initial and recurring covered misconduct prevention and response training for covered first responders shall include information on procedures and responsibilities with respect to-- 7,a7 the provision of care to a victim of covered misconduct1 in accordance with professional standards or practice1 that accounts for trauma experienced by the victim and associated symptoms or events that may exacerbate such trauma2 and 7,b7 the manner in which such a victim may receive such care4 7d7 ,training for prospective commanding officers and executive officers 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall ensure that training for prospective commanders and executive officers at all levels of command includes the covered misconduct prevention and response training described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,requirements ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the covered misconduct prevention and response training for prospective commanding officers and executive officers shall be-- 7,a7 tailored to the responsibilities and leadership requirements of members of the ,coast ,guard as they are assigned to command positions2 and 7,b7 revised1 as necessary1 to include information on-- 7i7 fostering a command climate-- 7,i7 that does not tolerate covered misconduct2 7,,ii7 in which individuals assigned to the command are encouraged to intervene to prevent potential incidents of covered misconduct2 and 7,,iii7 that encourages victims of covered misconduct to report any incident of covered misconduct2 7ii7 the possible variations in the effect of trauma on individuals who have experienced covered misconduct2 7iii7 potential differences in the procedures and responsibilities1 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs resources1 and legal resources described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 depending on the operating environment in which an incident of covered misconduct occurred2 7iv7 the investigation of alleged incidents of covered misconduct1 including training on understanding evidentiary standards2 7v7 available disciplinary options1 including administrative action and deferral of discipline for collateral misconduct1 and examples of disciplinary options in civilian jurisdictions2 and 7vi7 the capability1 operations1 reporting structure1 and requirements with respect to the ,chief ,prosecutor of the ,coast ,guard4 7e7 ,entry and accession trainings 7#a7 ,initial training 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide for the inclusion of an initial covered misconduct prevention and response training module in the training for each new member of the ,coast ,guard1 which shall be provided not later than #ad duty days after the date of accession4 7,b7 ,requirement ,in addition to the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a71 the initial training module referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a comprehensive explanation of ,coast ,guard-- 7i7 policy with respect to covered misconduct2 and 7ii7 procedures for reporting covered misconduct4 7#b7 ,subsequent training 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,commandant shall provide for the inclusion of a detailed covered misconduct prevention and response training module in the training for each new member of the ,coast ,guard1 which shall be provided not later than #fj duty days after the date on which the initial training module described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 is provided4 7,b7 ,content ,the detailed training module referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 shall include the information described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7f7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered first responder ,the term covered first responder includes sexual assault response coordinators1 victim advocates1 ,coast ,guard medical officers1 ,coast ,guard security forces1 ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service agents1 judge advocates1 special victims' counsel1 chaplains1 and related personnel4 7#b7 ,covered misconduct ,the term covered misconduct has the meaning given such term in section #beci of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code4 ,c ,other matters #geba4 ,complaints of retaliation by victims of sexual assault or sexual harassment and related persons ,section #aefb;a of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,defense shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,coast ,guard ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall designate the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard to be responsible for carrying out the requirements of this section with respect to members of the ,coast ,guard when the ,coast ,guard is not operating as a service in the ,navy4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by inserting and the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard after ,secretary2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#h7 by inserting before the period at the end or with respect to the ,coast ,guard1 the component designated by the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking ,department of ,defense2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 before or any other inspector general2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking military and inserting armed force2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7 by inserting or department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy for members of the ,coast ,guard after ,department of ,defense4 #gebb4 ,development of policies on military protective orders 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall issue updated written detailed policies of the ,coast ,guard relating to military protective orders that are consistent with the law and policies of the ,department of ,defense4 7#b7 ,elements ,the policies developed under paragraph 7#a7 shall require-- 7,a7 that any denial of a request for a military protective order shall include a written explanation for the denial1 which shall be-- 7i7 forwarded to the next flag officer in the chain of command of the commanding officer or other approving authority who denied the request2 and 7ii7 provided to the member who submitted the request2 and 7,b7 the recusal of an approving authority from participating in the granting or denying of a military protective order1 if such authority was1 at any time-- 7i7 the subject of a complaint of any form of assault1 harassment1 or retaliation filed by the member requesting the military protective order or the member who is the subject of the military protective order2 or 7ii7 associated with the member requesting the military protective order or the member who is the subject of the military protective order in a manner that presents as an actual or apparent conflict of interest4 7#c7 ,notification requirement ,the ,commandant shall develop a policy to ensure that sexual assault response coordinators1 victim advocates1 and other appropriate personnel shall inform victims of the process by which the victim may request an expedited transfer1 a no-contact order1 or a military or civilian protective order4 #gebc4 ,establishment of special victim capabilities to respond to allegations of certain special victim offenses 7a7 ,in general ,section #egc of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjac 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by striking ,secretary of each military department and inserting ,secretary concerned2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 by striking or ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations and inserting 1 ,air ,force ,office of ,special ,investigations1 or ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,services2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 by inserting or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting or the ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard after ,secretary of a military department2 and 7ii7 by inserting or the ,coast ,guard after within the military department2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting or the ,coast ,guard after within a military department2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,time for establishment for ,coast ,guard ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing all the items described in subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as applied to the ,coast ,guard4 4 7b7 ,briefing ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing in person and in writing on the ,commandant's assessment and implementation1 as appropriate1 of the recommendations included in the ,center for ,naval ,analyses report titled ,assessing the ,,uscg's ,special ,victims' ,counsel ,program1 issued in ,june #bjbd1 including-- 7#a7 the implementation status of each adopted recommendation1 as appropriate2 7#b7 for each adopted recommendation1 a description of actions taken to implement such recommendation2 7#c7 in the case of an adopted recommendation that has not been fully implemented-- 7,a7 a description of actions taken or planned to address such recommendation2 7,b7 an estimated completion date2 and 7,c7 a description of the milestones necessary to complete the recommendation2 7#d7 a description of any recommendation that will not be adopted and an explanation of the reason the recommendation will not be adopted2 7#e7 a description of the metrics and milestones used to ensure completion and effectiveness of each adopted recommendation2 7#f7 a description of any additional actions the ,commandant is taking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the ,special ,victims' ,counsel program of the ,coast ,guard2 7#g7 any legislative change proposal necessary to implement the adopted recommendations2 and 7#h7 an overview of any funding or resource necessary to implement each adopted recommendation in a timely and effective manner1 including a list of personnel needed for such implementation4 #gebd4 ,participation in ,,catch a ,serial ,offender program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy1 acting through the ,commandant1 shall ensure the participation of the ,coast ,guard in the ,catch a ,serial ,offender program 7referred to in this section as the ,,catch program7 of the ,department of ,defense established in accordance with section #edc of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7,public ,law #aac-bia74 7b7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating and the ,secretary of ,defense shall finalize a memorandum of agreement to facilitate ,coast ,guard access to and participation in the ,,catch program4 #gebe4 ,confidential reporting of sexual harassment ,section #aefa;b of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 by inserting or the ,commandant after ,secretary of a military department2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting or the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating when not operating as a service in the ,navy after ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting departments or the ,commandant after ,secretaries of the military2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,reports for the ,coast ,guard 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than ,april #cj1 #bjbf1 and ,april #cj every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing data on the complaints of sexual harassment alleged pursuant to the process under subsection 7a7 during the previous #b calendar years4 7#b7 ,personally identifiable information ,any data on complaints described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not contain any personally identifiable information4 4 #gebf4 ,report on policy on whistleblower protections 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the policy of the ,coast ,guard on whistleblower protections4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a discussion of the policy of the ,coast ,guard as of the date of enactment of this ,act with respect to-- 7,a7 whistleblower protections2 7,b7 accountability measures for reprisal against whistleblowers2 7,c7 the applicable professional standards and potential types of support provided to whistleblowers by members of the ,coast ,guard personnel1 such as the members in the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service2 and 7,d7 the content and frequency of training provided to members of the ,coast ,guard on active duty1 members of the ,coast ,guard ,reserve1 and civilian personnel of the ,coast ,guard with respect to the applicable professional standards and potential types of support offered to whistleblowers4 7#b7 ,a description of the responsibilities of commanders and equivalent civilian supervisors with respect to whistleblower complaints and measures used by the ,coast ,guard to ensure compliance with such responsibilities1 such as-- 7,a7 the mechanisms to ensure that-- 7i7 any such commander complies with section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 including subsection 7a77#a7 of that section2 7ii7 any such equivalent civilian supervisor complies with section #bcjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7iii7 any such commander or supervisor protects the constitutional right of whistleblowers to speak with ,members of ,congress2 7,b7 actions to be taken against any a commander or equivalent civilian supervisor who fails to act on a whistleblower complaint or improperly interferes with a whistleblower after a complaint is filed or during the preparation of a complaint2 7,c7 the role of ,coast ,guard attorneys in ensuring that such commanders comply with responsibilities under section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 the role of ,coast ,guard civilian attorneys and administrative law judges in ensuring that such civilian supervisors comply with responsibilities under section #bcjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#c7 ,a discussion of the availability of ,coast ,guard staff1 including civilian staff1 assigned to providing1 in accordance with professional standards or practice1 behavioral health care to whistleblowers1 including-- 7,a7 the number and type of such staff2 7,b7 a description of the specific care responsibilities of such staff2 7,c7 an identification of any limitation existing as of the date of enactment of this ,act to the provision of such care2 7,d7 a description of any plan to increase capacity of such staff to provide such care1 as applicable2 and 7,e7 a description of any additional resources necessary to provide such care4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the policies discussed in paragraph 7#a71 the responsibilities of commanders and civilian supervisors described in paragraph 7#b71 and the availability of ,coast ,guard staff as discussed in paragraph 7#c7 apply specifically to cadets and leadership at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#e7 ,recommendations 7including1 as appropriate1 proposed legislative changes and a plan to publish in the ,federal ,register not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act a request for information seeking public comment and recommendations7 of the ,commandant regarding manners in which ,coast ,guard policies and procedures may be strengthened-- 7,a7 to prevent whistleblower discrimination and harassment2 7,b7 to better enforce prohibitions on retaliation1 including reprisal1 restriction1 ostracism1 and maltreatment1 set forth in section #ajcd of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #bcjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,c7 to hold commanding officers and civilian supervisors accountable for enforcing and complying with prohibitions on any form of retaliation described in such section4 #gebg4 ,coast ,guard and ,coast ,guard ,academy access to defense sexual assault incident database 7a7 ,memorandum of understanding ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to enable the criminal offender case management and analytics database of the ,coast ,guard to have system interface access with the ,defense ,sexual ,assault ,incident ,database 7referred to in this section as the ,database7 established by section #efc of the ,duncan ,hunter ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjji 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa note74 7b7 ,plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after entering into the memorandum of understanding required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a plan to carry out the terms of such memorandum4 7#b7 ,elements ,the plan required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,measures to ensure that authorized staff of the ,coast ,guard have system interface access to the ,database1 and a description of any barrier to such access4 7,b7 ,measures to ensure that authorized staff of the ,coast ,guard ,academy have system interface access to the ,database1 and a description of any barrier to such access that is unique to the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7,c7 ,measures to facilitate formal or informal communication between the ,coast ,guard and the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention and ,response ,office of the ,department of ,defense1 or any other relevant ,department of ,defense component1 to identify or seek a resolution to barriers to ,database access4 7,d7 ,a description of the steps1 measures1 and improvements necessary to remove any barrier encountered by staff of the ,coast ,guard or the ,coast ,guard ,academy in accessing the ,database1 including any failure of system interface access necessitating manual entry of investigative data4 7,e7 ,an assessment of the technical challenges1 timeframes1 and costs associated with providing authorized staff of the ,coast ,guard and the ,coast ,guard ,academy with system interface access for the ,database that is substantially similar to such system interface access possessed by other branches of the ,armed ,forces4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of congress defined ,in this subsection1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #gebh4 ,expedited transfer in cases of sexual misconduct or domestic violence 7a7 ,expedited transfer policy update ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall update ,coast ,guard policy as necessary to implement-- 7#a7 an expedited transfer process for covered individuals consistent with-- 7,a7 ,department of ,defense policy on expedited transfers of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence in place on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 subsection 7b72 and 7#b7 a process by which-- 7,a7 a covered individual1 the commanding officer of a covered individual1 or any other ,coast ,guard official may initiate a request that a subject be administratively assigned to another unit in accordance with military assignments and authorized absence policy for the duration of the investigation and1 if applicable1 prosecution of such subject2 7,b7 the ,coast ,guard shall ensure that any administrative assignment action in response to a request under subparagraph 7,a7 will be taken not as a punitive measure1 but solely for the purpose of maintaining good order and discipline within the unit of the covered individual or the subject2 and 7,c7 protection of due process for the subject is preserved4 7b7 ,recusal ,the expedited transfer process implemented under this section shall require the recusal of any official involved in the approval or denial of an expedited transfer request if the official was1 at any time-- 7#a7 the subject of a complaint of any form of assault1 harassment1 or retaliation1 or any other type of complaint1 filed by the covered individual2 or 7#b7 associated1 beyond workplace interactions1 with the subject in a manner that may present an actual or apparent conflict of interest4 7c7 ,notification requirement ,with respect to a member of the ,coast ,guard who makes an unrestricted report of sexual assault or a report of domestic violence1 the updated policy required under subsection 7a7 shall specify the appropriate officials of the ,coast ,guard who shall provide such member with information regarding expedited transfer authority4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than ,march #a of the year that is not less than #a year after the date on which the updates required under subsection 7a7 are completed1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report on such updates that includes-- 7,a7 a copy of the updated policies of the ,coast ,guard relating to expedited transfers2 7,b7 a summary of such updated policies2 7,c7 for the preceding year1 the number of covered individuals who have requested an expedited transfer1 disaggregated by gender of the requester and whether the request was granted or denied2 7,d7 for each denial of an expedited transfer request during the preceding year1 a description of the rationale for the denial2 and 7,e7 any other matter the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,subsequent reports ,not later than #a year after the ,commandant submits the report required under paragraph 7#a71 and annually thereafter for #c years1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 as an enclosure or appendix to the report required by section #eaab of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 a report on the updates required under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7,a7 any policies of the ,coast ,guard relating to expedited transfers that have been updated since the previous report submitted under this subsection2 7,b7 a summary of any such updated policies2 and 7,c7 the information described under subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#a74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual means-- 7,a7 a member of the ,coast ,guard who is a victim of sexual assault in a case handled under the ,sexual ,assault ,prevention1 ,response1 and ,recovery ,program or the ,family ,advocacy ,program2 7,b7 a member of the ,coast ,guard who is a victim of domestic violence 7as defined by the ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating in the policies prescribed under this section7 committed by the spouse or intimate partner of the member1 regardless of whether the spouse or intimate partner is a member of the ,coast ,guard2 and 7,c7 a member of the ,coast ,guard whose dependent is a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence4 7#b7 ,subject ,the term subject means a member of the ,coast ,guard who is the subject of an investigation related to alleged incidents of sexual assault or domestic violence and is stationed at the same installation as1 or in close proximity to1 the covered individual involved4 #gebi4 ,access to temporary separation program for victims of alleged sex-related offenses 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commandant shall update the ,coast ,guard policy relating to temporary separation of members of the ,coast ,guard who are victims of alleged sex-related offenses as required under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,eligibility ,the updated policy required under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a provision that allows a member of the ,coast ,guard to request to participate in the temporary separation program if the member has reported1 in an unrestricted format or to the greatest extent practicable1 a restricted format1 being the victim of an alleged sex-related offense on a date that is during-- 7,a7 the #e-year period preceding the requested date of separation2 and 7,b7 the military service of the member2 7#b7 a provision that provides eligibility for a member of the ,coast ,guard to request temporary separation if the member has reported being the victim of an alleged sex-related offense1 even if-- 7,a7 the member has had a previous temporary separation including a previous temporary separation as the victim of a previous unrelated alleged sex-related offense2 or 7,b7 the enlistment period of the member is not nearing expiration or the tour or contract of the member is not nearing completion2 7#c7 an updated standard of review consistent with the application of1 and purposes of1 this section2 and 7#d7 the establishment of a process-- 7,a7 for eligible members to make requests for temporary separation under this section2 and 7,b7 that allows the ,commandant to consider whether to allow a member granted temporary separation under this section to fulfill the enlistment period or tour or contract obligation of the member after the end of the temporary separation period4 7c7 ,exception from repayment of bonuses1 incentive pay1 or similar benefits and termination of remaining payments ,for any temporary separation granted under the updated policy required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary concerned may conduct a review to determine whether to exercise discretion in accordance with section #cgc7;b77#a7 of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned has the meaning given such term in section #aja of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,sex-related offense ,the term sex-related offense has the meaning given such term in section #ajdd;e7h7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #gecj4 ,continuous vetting of security clearances ,section #aefd7;c7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting 1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall conduct an investigation or adjudication under subsection 7a7 of any individual described in paragraph 7#c71 after paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77iv7 by striking the ,secretary and inserting the ,secretary of ,defense or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 as the case may be12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting 7other than an individual described in paragraph 7#c77 after is an individual2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,an individual described in this paragraph is an individual who has a security clearance and is-- 7,a7 a flag officer of the ,coast ,guard2 or 7,b7 an employee of the ,coast ,guard in the ,senior ,executive ,service 7career reserved74 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#c71 by striking ,secretary and all that follows through paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 ,secretary of ,defense1 in the case of an individual described in paragraph 7#b71 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in the case of an individual described in paragraph 7#c71 shall ensure that relevant information on the conviction or determination described in paragraph 7#a7 of such an individual4 ,,lxxvi ,comptroller ,general ,reports #gfja4 ,comptroller ,general report on ,coast ,guard research1 development1 and innovation program 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the state of the research1 development1 and innovation program of the ,coast ,guard during the #e-year period ending on such date of enactment4 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation and description of the process for selecting projects to be carried out under the research1 development1 and innovation program of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the manner in which funding needs are determined and requested for such program1 and for the activities and projects of such program1 in alignment with the appropriate fiscal year4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the ,coast ,guard determines desired outcomes1 and measures the impact1 of successful projects on the execution of the operations and mission of the ,coast ,guard4 7#d7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the ,coast ,guard evaluates impacts and benefits of partnerships between the ,coast ,guard and the ,department of ,defense and other entities1 and a description of the extent to which and manner in which the ,coast ,guard is leveraging such benefits and identifying and managing any potential challenge4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the manner in which the ,commandant is working with partners to accelerate project transition from research1 testing1 evaluation1 and prototype to production4 7#f7 ,an assessment of the manner in which the authority to enter into transactions other than contracts and grants pursuant to sections #gai and #aaeh of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 has been exercised by the ,commandant1 and a description of any training or resources necessary 7including additional agreements for officers and training7 to more fully exercise such authority4 7#g7 ,an evaluation of the role of the ,blue ,tech ,center of ,expertise established in section #cjb of the ,coast ,guard ,blue ,technology ,center of ,expertise ,act 7,public ,law #aae-bfe74 7#h7 ,recommendations regarding authorization1 personnel1 infrastructure1 and other requirements necessary for the expeditious transition of technologies developed under such program from prototype to production in the field4 7c7 ,consultation ,in developing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general may consult with-- 7#a7 the maritime and aviation industries2 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,defense2 7#c7 the intelligence community2 and 7#d7 any relevant-- 7,a7 federally funded research institutions2 7,b7 nongovernmental organizations2 and 7,c7 institutions of higher education4 #gfjb4 ,comptroller ,general study on vessel traffic service center employment1 compensation1 and retention 7a7 ,definition of vessel traffic service center ,in this section1 the term vessel traffic service center has the meaning given the term in section #gjjja7m7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on employment compensation1 competitiveness1 assignment1 and retention of civilian and military personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7b7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the classification1 assignment1 selection1 and pay rates of personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers are commensurate with the required experience1 duties1 safety functions1 and responsibilities of such positions4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the appropriate classification1 assignment1 selection1 and pay rate1 as well as nonmonetary employment incentives1 that would foster a robust and competitive civilian candidate pool for employment opportunities in civilian positions at vessel traffic service centers4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the average civilian employment retention rate and average term of employment of civilian personnel1 by position1 at vessel traffic service centers4 7#d7 ,an analysis of existing special payments1 as discussed in the report by the ,government ,accountability ,office entitled ,federal ,pay3 ,opportunities ,exist to ,enhance ,strategic ,use of ,special ,payments 7published ,december #g1 #bjag2 ,,gao-#ah-ia71 that may be available to personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers4 7#e7 ,an evaluation of all assignment parameters and civilian hiring authority codes used by the ,coast ,guard in assigning and hiring personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers4 7#f7 ,an analysis of whether opportunities exist to refine1 consolidate1 or expand ,coast ,guard civilian hiring authorities for purposes of hiring personnel at the vessel traffic service centers4 7#g7 ,an assessment of the ability of the composition1 as in effect on the first day of the study1 of military and civilian personnel assigned to or otherwise employed at vessel traffic service centers to ensure safety on the waterways and to manage increasing demand for vessel traffic services1 taking into account the ranks and grades of such personnel1 the respective experience levels and training of such personnel1 and the respective duties1 safety functions1 and responsibilities of such personnel4 7#h7 ,an assessment of1 and recommendations to improve1 the ,coast ,guard's efforts to support the career progression of and advancement opportunities for officers and enlisted members of the ,coast ,guard assigned to vessel traffic service centers4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7b71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #gfjc4 ,comptroller ,general review of quality and availability of ,coast ,guard behavioral health care and resources for personnel wellness 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a review of the quality and availability of behavioral health care and related resources for ,coast ,guard personnel at the locations described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,locations to be reviewed ,in conducting the review under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 first review the practices and policies relating to the availability of behavioral health care and related resources at ,training ,center ,cape ,may2 and 7#b7 review such practices and policies at-- 7,a7 the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including ,officer ,candidate ,school2 and 7,b7 other ,coast ,guard training locations1 as applicable4 7c7 ,elements ,the review conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include1 for each location described in subsection 7b71 an assessment1 and a description of available trend information 7as applicable7 for the #aj-year period preceding the date of the review1 with respect to each of the following3 7#a7 ,the nature of ,coast ,guard resources directed toward behavioral health services at the location4 7#b7 ,the manner in which the ,coast ,guard has managed treatment for recruits1 cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel who may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis at the location 7including individuals who have transferred to other buildings or facilities within the location74 7#c7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has identified the resources1 such as physical spaces and facilities1 necessary to manage behavioral health challenges and crises that ,coast ,guard personnel may face at the location4 7#d7 ,the behavioral health screenings required by the ,coast ,guard for recruits1 cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel at the location1 and the manner in which such screenings compare with screenings required by the ,department of ,defense for military recruits1 service academy cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel at military service accession points4 7#e7 ,whether the ,coast ,guard has assessed the adequacy of behavioral health resources and services for recruits1 cadets1 officer candidates1 and other personnel at the location1 and if so1 the additional services and resources 7such as resilience and life skills coaching71 if any1 needed to address any potential gaps4 7#f7 ,the manner in which the ,coast ,guard manages care transfers related to behavior health at the location1 including command and other management input and privacy policies4 7#g7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has evaluated contributing factors or reasons for behavioral health crises experienced by newly enlisted personnel1 cadets1 officer candidates1 or other personnel at the location4 7#h7 ,the extent to which the ,coast ,guard has addressed1 at the location1 provider care staffing standards and credentialing deficiencies identified in the report of the ,comptroller ,general titled ,coast ,guard ,health ,care3 ,improvements ,needed for ,determining ,staffing ,needs and ,monitoring ,access to ,care1 issued on ,february #d1 #bjbb4 7d7 ,reports ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 as soon as practicable but not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 a report relating to the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a7 relating to ,training ,center ,cape ,may1 including any recommendations the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 a report on the results of the review conducted under subsection 7a7 relating to-- 7i7 the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including ,officer ,candidate ,school2 and 7ii7 other ,coast ,guard training locations1 as applicable2 and 7,b7 any recommendations the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 #gfjd4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard efforts to reduce prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records and sharing of medical data with ,department of ,veterans ,affairs and other entities 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study assessing the efforts of the ,commandant-- 7#a7 to reduce the prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records2 7#b7 to share medical data of members of the ,coast ,guard with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7#c7 to ensure that electronic health records are provided in a format that is user friendly and easy to access4 7b7 ,elements ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall review the following3 7#a7 ,the steps the ,commandant has taken to reduce the prevalence of missing or incomplete medical records of members of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,how implementation of an electronic health record system has affected the ability of the ,commandant to manage health records of members of the ,coast ,guard1 including-- 7,a7 how the ,commandant adds records from private medical providers to the electronic health record system2 7,b7 the progress of the ,commandant toward implementing the electronic health record system in shipboard sick bays of the ,coast ,guard2 7,c7 how the ,coast ,guard shares medical records with the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 and 7,d7 any other matter the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate with respect to medical record storage1 use1 and sharing and the associated consequences for member health and well-being4 7#c7 ,the ability of members of the ,coast ,guard1 medical professionals of the ,coast ,guard and of the ,department of ,defense1 personnel of the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 and other personnel to access and search1 as appropriate1 the electronic health records of individuals1 including the ability to search or quickly find information within electronic health records4 7c7 ,report ,upon completion of the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report containing the results of the study under subsection 7a74 #gfje4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard training facility infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on ,coast ,guard training facility infrastructure1 including the specific needs of the ,coast ,guard training facilities described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,with respect to each ,coast ,guard training facility described in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 a summary of capital needs1 including construction and repair2 7,b7 a summary of equipment upgrade backlogs2 7,c7 an assessment of necessary improvements1 including improvements to essential training equipment 7including swimming pools1 operational simulators1 and marksmanship training ranges7 to enable the ,coast ,guard to achieve all operational training objectives2 7,d7 a description of the resources necessary to fully address all training needs2 7,e7 an assessment of any security deficiency1 including with respect to base access1 training facility access1 and trainee berthing area access2 7,f7 an identification of any exposed hazard that does not serve a training purpose2 7,g7 an identification of the presence of hazardous or toxic materials1 including-- 7i7 lead-based paint2 7ii7 asbestos or products that contain asbestos2 7iii7 black mold2 7iv7 radon2 and 7v7 contaminated drinking water2 and 7,h7 an assessment of the need for1 and estimated cost of1 remediation of such toxic materials4 7#b7 ,an evaluation of the process used by the ,coast ,guard to identify1 monitor1 and construct ,coast ,guard training facilities4 7c7 ,coast ,guard training facilities described ,the ,coast ,guard training facilities described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,coast ,guard ,academy in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut4 7#b7 ,the ,leadership ,development ,center in ,new ,london1 ,connecticut4 7#c7 ,training ,center ,cape ,may1 ,new ,jersey4 7#d7 ,training ,center ,petaluma1 ,california4 7#e7 ,training ,center ,yorktown1 ,virginia4 7#f7 ,the ,maritime ,law ,enforcement ,academy in ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 7#g7 ,the ,special ,missions ,training ,center at ,camp ,lejeune in ,north ,carolina4 7#h7 ,the ,gulf ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,grftc7 in ,new ,orleans1 ,louisiana4 7#i7 ,the ,north ,pacific ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,nprftc7 in ,kodiak1 ,alaska4 7#aj7 ,the ,northeast ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,nrftc7 at ,cape ,cod1 ,massachusetts4 7#aa7 ,the ,southeast ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,srftc7 in ,charleston1 ,south ,carolina4 7#ab7 ,the ,pacific ,regional ,fisheries ,training ,center 7,,prftc7 in ,alameda1 ,california4 7#ac7 ,the ,national ,motor ,lifeboat ,school at ,cape ,disappointment1 ,washington4 7#ad7 ,the ,aviation ,technical ,training ,center in ,elizabeth ,city1 ,north ,carolina4 7#ae7 ,the ,aviation ,training ,center in ,mobile1 ,alabama4 7d7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 #gfjf4 ,comptroller ,general study on facility and infrastructure needs of ,coast ,guard stations conducting border security operations 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study on the facility and infrastructure needs of the ,coast ,guard stations and units described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,elements ,the study required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include1 with respect to each ,coast ,guard station and unit described in paragraph 7#c71 the following3 7,a7 ,an assessment of capital needs1 including personnel capacity1 construction1 and repair4 7,b7 ,an assessment of equipment upgrade backlogs4 7,c7 ,an identification of any necessary improvement1 including any improvement to operational and training equipment necessary to conduct safe and effective maritime border security operations4 7,d7 ,an identification of any resource necessary to fully address all operational and training needs4 7,e7 ,an identification of any physical security deficiency4 7,f7 ,an identification of any exposed hazard4 7,g7 ,an identification of the presence of any hazardous or toxic material1 including-- 7i7 lead-based paint2 7ii7 asbestos or any product that contains asbestos2 7iii7 black mold2 7iv7 radon2 and 7v7 contaminated drinking water4 7,h7 ,an assessment of the need for1 and estimated cost of1 remediation of any toxic material identified under subparagraph 7,g74 7#c7 ,coast guard stations described ,the ,coast ,guard stations and units described in this paragraph are the following3 7,a7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,south ,padre ,island1 ,texas4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,port ,aransas1 ,texas4 7,c7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,port ,o',connor1 ,texas4 7,d7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,bellingham1 ,washington4 7,e7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,neah ,bay1 ,washington4 7,f7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,port ,angeles1 ,washington4 7,g7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,ketchikan1 ,alaska4 7,h7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,san ,diego1 ,california4 7,i7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,key ,west1 ,florida4 7,j7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,marathon1 ,florida4 7,k7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,islamorada1 ,florida4 7,l7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,jonesport1 ,maine4 7,m7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,bayfield1 ,wisconsin4 7,n7 ,coast ,guard ,station ,sturgeon ,bay1 ,wisconsin4 7,o7 ,coast ,guard ,marine ,safety ,detachment ,santa ,barbara4 7,p7 ,any other ,coast ,guard station the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,commandant a report on the findings of the study1 including any recommendation the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7c7 ,briefings ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the report required under subsection 7b7 is submitted to the ,commandant1 the ,commandant shall provide a briefing to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7#a7 the actions the ,commandant has taken1 or has ceased to take1 as a result of the findings1 including any recommendation1 set forth in the report2 and 7#b7 a plan for addressing such findings and any such recommendation4 #gfjg4 ,comptroller ,general study on ,coast ,guard basic allowance for housing 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the ,department of ,defense issues the report on the ,fourteenth ,quadrennial ,review of ,military ,compensation1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study of ,coast ,guard involvement in1 and efforts to support1 the determination of the cost of adequate housing and the calculation of the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 to the extent practicable1 the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of ,coast ,guard duty locations in which there is a misalignment between the basic allowance for housing rate and the prevailing housing cost for members of the ,coast ,guard such that the basic allowance for housing is less than #ie percent of the monthly cost of adequate housing for such members in the corresponding military housing area4 7#b7 ,an analysis of each of the following3 7,a7 ,anchor points1 including-- 7i7 the methodology for the establishment of anchor points2 and 7ii7 with respect to housing provided as part of a public-private venture and ,government-owned and ,government-leased housing1 the disparities between established anchor points and housing standards across the armed forces 7as such term is defined in section #aja of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,b7 ,existing military housing boundary areas that affect the ,coast ,guard4 7,c7 ,actions taken by the ,commandant to comprehensively monitor basic allowance for housing rates for ,coast ,guard duty locations4 7,d7 ,the frequency of reviews conducted by the ,commandant of the site visits used by the ,department of ,defense to inform military housing area boundaries4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date on which the study required under subsection 7a7 commences1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,commandant a report on the findings of the study1 including any recommendation the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 7d7 ,plan ,not later than #a year after the date on which the report required by subsection 7c7 is submitted to the ,commandant1 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 an implementation plan1 including timeframes and milestones1 addressing any recommendation made by the ,comptroller ,general in such report1 as the ,commandant considers appropriate2 and 7#b7 with respect to any recommendation set forth in such report that the ,commandant declines to implement1 a written justification for the decision4 7e7 ,anchor point defined ,in this section1 the term anchor point-- 7#a7 means the minimum housing standard reference benchmark used to establish the basic allowance for housing under section #djc of title #cg1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#b7 includes housing type and size based on pay grade and dependent status4 #gfjh4 ,comptroller ,general report on safety and security infrastructure at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,,gao report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the safety and security infrastructure at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall include an assessment of each of the following3 7,a7 ,existing security infrastructure for the grounds1 buildings1 athletic facilities1 and any other facility of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including access points1 locks1 surveillance1 and other security methods1 as appropriate4 7,b7 ,coast ,guard policies with respect to the management1 data storage and access1 and operational capacity of the security infrastructure and methods evaluated under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,special security needs relating to events at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 such as large athletic events and other widely attended events4 7,d7 ,coast ,guard policies and procedures with respect to access to ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds by-- 7i7 current or former members of the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 current or former civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard2 7iii7 ,coast ,guard personnel that reside at the ,academy and families of cadets2 and 7iv7 members of the public4 7,e7 ,existing processes by which the ,commandant1 the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 or a designated individual may prohibit or restrict access to ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds by any current or former member or civilian employee of the ,coast ,guard who-- 7i7 has been subject to court-martial under the ,uniform ,code of ,military ,justice for sexual misconduct2 or 7ii7 has been administratively disciplined for sexual misconduct4 7,f7 ,enforcement processes regarding access to ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds for individuals 7including current and former cadets1 members1 and civilian employees of the ,coast ,guard7 who are or have been subject to a no-contact order relating to-- 7i7 a cadet or member of the faculty of the ,academy2 or 7ii7 any other individual with access to ,academy grounds4 7,g7 ,recommendations to improve-- 7i7 the security of the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7ii7 the safety of-- 7,i7 cadets at the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7,,ii7 members of the ,coast ,guard stationed at1 and civilian employees of1 the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7b7 ,actions by ,commandant 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general submits the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 a detailed plan to improve the security of1 and the safety of cadets at1 the ,coast ,guard ,academy2 and 7,b7 a detailed timeline for implementation of-- 7i7 the recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general in such report2 and 7ii7 any other safety improvement the ,commandant considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,policy ,not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general submits the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,commandant1 in a manner that maintains good order and discipline1 shall update ,coast ,guard policy relating to access to the ,coast ,guard ,academy grounds to include procedures by which individuals may be prohibited from accessing the ,coast ,guard ,academy-- 7,a7 as the ,commandant considers appropriate2 and 7,b7 consistent with the recommendations made by the ,comptroller ,general in such report4 #gfji4 ,comptroller ,general study on athletic coaching at ,coast ,guard ,academy 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states1 in consultation with the ,superintendent of the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 shall commence a study on the number of administratively determined billets for teaching and coaching necessary to support ,coast ,guard ,academy recruitment1 intercollegiate athletics1 health and physical education1 and leadership development programs4 7b7 ,elements ,the study required under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an identification of the number of full-time and part-time employees performing coaching functions at the ,coast ,guard ,academy whose positions are funded by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality of the ,coast ,guard4 7#b7 ,an identification of the number of full-time and part-time employees whose positions are funded by a nonappropriated fund instrumentality performing coaching functions at the following3 7,a7 ,the ,united ,states ,military ,academy4 7,b7 ,the ,united ,states ,naval ,academy4 7,c7 ,the ,united ,states ,air ,force ,academy4 7,d7 ,the ,united ,states ,merchant ,marine ,academy4 7#c7 ,an analysis of the roles performed by athletic coaches with respect to officer development at the ,coast ,guard ,academy1 including the specific functions of athletic coaches within the health and physical education and leadership development program curriculums4 7#d7 ,an identification of any adverse impacts on or deficiencies in cadet training and officer development resulting from an inadequate number of administratively determined billets for teaching and coaching at the ,coast ,guard ,academy4 7c7 ,consultation ,in conducting the study under subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general may consult a federally funded research and development center4 7d7 ,report ,the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee of ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the results of the study conducted under this section4 #gfaj4 ,comptroller ,general study and report on permanent change of station process 7a7 ,study ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall commence a study to evaluate the effectiveness of the permanent change of station process of the ,coast ,guard4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after commencing the study required by subsection 7a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the findings of the study4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a description of the permanent change of station policies of the ,coast ,guard4 7,b7 ,a description of ,coast ,guard spending on permanent change of station moves and associated support costs4 7,c7 ,an evaluation of the effectiveness of using contracted movers for permanent change of station moves1 including the estimated costs associated with-- 7i7 lost or damaged personal property of members of the ,coast ,guard2 7ii7 delays in scheduling such a move through a contracted mover2 7iii7 delayed delivery of household goods2 and 7iv7 other related challenges4 7,d7 ,a review of changes to permanent change of station policies implemented during the #aj-year period ending on the date of enactment of this ,act1 and the costs or savings to the ,coast ,guard directly associated with such changes4 7,e7 ,recommendations to improve the permanent change of station process of the ,coast ,guard4 7,f7 ,any additional information or related matter arising from the study1 as the ,comptroller ,general considers appropriate4 #gfaa4 ,comptroller ,general review of ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a review of the training provided by1 and the resourcing and management of1 the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7b7 ,elements ,the review required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,a review of the organizational and career progression structure of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 including the assignment and promotion process and the qualifications and experience required for ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service special agents1 experts1 and support personnel throughout their careers1 in all investigative areas and positions 7including active duty1 reserve1 and civilian special agents74 7#b7 ,for each position in the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 an assessment of the classification1 pay rate 7including any special pay71 average term of employment1 and retention rate4 7#c7 ,an assessment of the type and content of training required for and provided to special agents of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service as such agents progress through their careers1 including the extent to which-- 7,a7 the type and content of such training varies among special agents depending on the offenses the agents investigate1 such as sexual assault1 domestic abuse1 and fraud2 7,b7 such special agents complete such training in a timely manner2 and 7,c7 the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service tracks training completion4 7#d7 ,a review of relevant policies and practices of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service relating to personnel1 funding1 and other resource needs1 such as physical spaces and facilities4 7#e7 ,an analysis of the manner in which the needs described in paragraph 7#d7 are determined by the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service and the manner in which the resources to fulfill such needs are requested by the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 including a determination as to whether the ,commandant and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security assesses the adequacy of such resources and identifies any additional resources needed to address the gaps identified4 7#f7 ,an assessment of-- 7,a7 the extent to which the ,commandant and the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service partners with1 leverages expertise from1 or defers to-- 7i7 military criminal investigative entities of the ,department of ,defense2 or 7ii7 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security or any ,inspectors ,general of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,b7 7i7 the extent to which such entities have the authority to investigate cases involving ,coast ,guard personnel or otherwise carry out investigations involving ,coast ,guard personnel2 and 7ii7 the extent of the communication between the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service and other such entities with respect to such cases4 7#g7 ,an analysis of the number of cases investigated by the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 including1 for each such case1 the type and duration of the investigation and associated timelines4 7#h7 ,an analysis of the number of cases referred by the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service to other entities for investigation1 including1 for each such case1 the type and duration of the investigation and associated timelines4 7#i7 ,an assessment of the extent to which the ,commandant and the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,homeland ,security exercise oversight over the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service1 including any data1 metrics1 or other information that the ,commandant uses to monitor and assess the investigative performance1 personnel levels1 and other resources of the ,coast ,guard ,investigative ,service4 7c7 ,briefing and presentation of final results ,the ,comptroller ,general shall-- 7#a7 not later than ,march #ca1 #bjbf1 provide the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives with a briefing on the preliminary findings of the review required by subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 present to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives the final results of such review in the format and on the date agreed upon at such briefing4 ,,lxxvii ,amendments #ggja4 ,amendments 7a7 ,prohibition on entry and operation ,section #gjjbb7;b77#a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,federal ,register and inserting the ,federal ,register4 7b7 ,port1 harbor1 and coastal facility security ,section #gjaaf7;b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking terrorism cyber and inserting terrorism1 cyber2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by inserting a comma after acts of terrorism4 7c7 ,enforcement by state and local officers ,section #gjaah7;a7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #a of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7chapter #cj2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aia7 and inserting section #gjjea2 and 7#b7 by striking section #g7;b7 of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbf7;b77 and inserting section #gjaaf7;b74 7d7 ,chapter #gja definitions ,section #gjaca7b7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #a of title ,,ii of the ,act of ,june #ae1 #aiag 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aia7 and inserting section #gjjea2 and 7#b7 by striking section #g7;b7 of the ,ports and ,waterways ,safety ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbf7;b77 and inserting section #gjaaf7;b74 7e7 ,notice of arrival requirements for vessels on the outer continental shelf 7#a7 ,preparatory conforming amendment ,section #gjjja of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating subsections 7l7 and 7m7 as subsections 7m7 and 7n71 respectively4 7#b7 ,transfer of provision ,section #gjd of the ,coast ,guard and ,maritime ,transportation ,act #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-bac2 #df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjja note7 is-- 7,a7 amended by striking of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code12 7,b7 amended by striking 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abbc note7 and inserting 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #gjjja note72 7,c7 transferred to appear after #gjjja7k7 of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,d7 redesignated as subsection 7l74 7f7 ,title #df ,title #df1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #baja7b7 is amended by striking section #a and inserting section #aja4 7#b7 ,section #baaf7;b77#a77;,d7 is amended by striking section #ic7;c7 and inserting section #ejd7;c74 7#c7 ,in the analysis for subtitle ,,vii by striking the period after #gjjja in the item relating to chapter #gjj4 7#d7 ,in the analysis for chapter #gjj by striking the item relating to section #gjjjf and inserting the following3 #gjjjf4 ,establishment by ,secretary of the department in which the ,coast ,guard is operating of anchorage grounds and regulations generally4 4 7#e7 ,in the heading for subchapter ,,iv in the analysis for chapter #gjj by inserting a comma after ,definitions4 7#f7 ,in the heading for subchapter ,,vi in the analysis for chapter #gjj by striking of the ,united and inserting of ,united4 7#g7 ,section #gjjeb7;e77#a7 is amended by striking section #daig of the ,revised ,statutes of the ,united ,states 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 ,app4 #ia7 and inserting section #fjaje4 7g7 ,oil pollution act of #aiij ,the ,oil ,pollution ,act of #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja et seq47 is amended as follows3 7#a7 ,section #ajja 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgja7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#cb77;,g7 by striking pipeline and all that follows through offshore facility and inserting pipeline1 offshore facility2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#ci7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77i7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77i72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#dj7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77ii7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77ii72 7,d7 7 in paragraph 7#da7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77iii7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77iii72 7,e7 in paragraph 7#db7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77iv7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77iv72 7,f7 in paragraph 7#dc7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77v7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77v72 and 7,g7 in paragraph 7#dd7 by striking section #aja7bj77;,g77vi7 and inserting section #aja7bj77;,h77vi74 7#b7 ,section #ajjc7;d77#f7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc7;d77#f77 is amended by striking this paragraph and inserting this subsection4 7#c7 ,section #ajaf 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgaf7 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7i7 as subsections 7d7 through 7h71 respectively2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,section #ajab7;b77#b7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgab7;b77#b77 is amended by striking section #ajaf7;f77#a7 and inserting section #ajaf7;e77#a74 7#e7 ,section #ajje7;b77#e77;,b7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgaf7;b77#e77;,b77 is amended by striking section #ajaf7;g7 and inserting section #bgaf7;f74 7#f7 ,section #ajah7;c7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgah7;c77 is amended by striking the ,act of ,march #c1 #ahea 7#df ,u4,s4,c4 #ahc et seq47 and inserting chapter #cje of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,section #gjja7;h77#a7 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #bgfa7;h77#a77 is amended by striking subsection 7c77#d7 and inserting subsection 7e77#d74 7h7 ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih ,section #cjc of the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hib;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking this ,act and inserting this title2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking this ,act and inserting this title2 and 7,b7 by striking subchapter ,,vi of chapter #aj and inserting chapter #aa4 7i7 ,chapter #e 7#a7 ,in general ,chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by redesignating the second section #edh 7relating to ,marking anchorage grounds by ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard7 as section #eea4 7#b7 ,clerical amendment ,the analysis for chapter #e of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #eej the following3 #eea4 ,marking anchorage grounds by ,commandant of the ,coast ,guard4 4 7j7 ,section #hjg ,section #hjg of the ,frank ,lo,biondo ,coast ,guard ,authorization ,act of #bjah 7#ad ,u4,s4,c4 #cac note7 is amended by striking ,district #i and inserting ,great ,lakes ,district4 7k7 ,section #cbd ,section #cbd of title #ad1 ,united ,states ,code1 as so redesignated1 by striking ,seventeenth ,coast ,guard ,district and inserting ,coast ,guard ,arctic ,district each place it appears4 ,h ,other ,matters ,,lxxxi ,financial ,services ,matters ,sec4 #hjja4 ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej extension4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,review of and reporting on national security sensitive sites for purposes of reviews of real estate transactions by the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,disclosures by directors1 officers1 and principal stockholders4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,study and report4 #haja4 ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej extension ,section #gag7;a7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defd7;a77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjbe and inserting ,september #cj1 #bjbf4 #hajb4 ,review of and reporting on national security sensitive sites for purposes of reviews of real estate transactions by the ,committee on ,foreign ,investment in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,list of national security sensitive sites ,section #gba7;a77#d77;,c7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7;a77#d77;,c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,list of sites 7,i7 ,in general ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,b77ii77,,ii77bb71 the ,committee may prescribe1 through regulations1 a list of military installations or other facilities or properties of the ,united ,states ,government that are sensitive for reasons relating to national security4 ,such list may include certain facilities or properties of the intelligence community and ,national ,laboratories 7as defined in section #b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja774 7,,ii7 ,periodic review of list ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this clause1 and periodically thereafter1 each member of the ,committee shall-- 7aa7 review the installations1 facilities1 and properties1 if any1 included by that member on the list developed under subclause 7,i72 and 7bb7 submit to the chairperson a report on that review1 after approval of the report by the ,assistant ,secretary or equivalent official designated for the agency under subsection 7k77#d77;,a77i71 which shall include-- 7,,aa7 any recommended updates or revisions to the list regarding installations1 facilities1 and properties administered by the member of the ,committee2 7,,bb7 any recommendations with respect to what distance1 including close proximity or extended range1 should apply for purposes of real estate described in subparagraph 7,b77ii77,,ii77bb72 and 7,,cc7 a detailed justification and risk assessment underlying any recommendations made under subitem 7,,bb74 4 7b7 ,annual report ,section #gba7m77#b7 of the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7m77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,l7 ,information on whether the most recent list of sites identified under subsection 7a77#d77;,c77iii7 reflects consideration of any recommended updates and revisions submitted under subclause 7,,ii7 of that subsection4 ,upon request from the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives or the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee shall provide to that committee a classified briefing regarding that list4 4 #hajc4 ,disclosures by directors1 officers1 and principal stockholders 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,holding ,foreign ,insiders ,accountable ,act4 7b7 ,disclosures 7#a7 ,amendments ,section #af7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ghp7a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7including1 solely for the purposes of this subsection1 every person who is a director or an officer of a foreign private issuer1 as that term is defined in section #bdj4c;b-#d of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation7 after an officer of the issuer of such security2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 with respect to a foreign private issuer1 the securities of which are1 as of the date of enactment of the ,holding ,foreign ,insiders ,accountable ,act1 registered pursuant to subsection 7b7 or 7g7 of section #ab1 on the date that is #ij days after that date of enactment4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by inserting and in ,english after electronically2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,authority to exempt ,the ,commission by rule1 regulation1 or order1 may conditionally or unconditionally exempt any person1 security1 or transaction1 or any class or classes of persons1 securities1 or transactions1 from the requirements of this section if the ,commission determines that the laws of a foreign jurisdiction apply substantially similar requirements to such person1 security1 or transaction4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall take effect on the date that is #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,effect on regulation ,if any provision of section #bdj4c;a#ab-c7;b7 of title #ag1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation1 is inconsistent with the amendments made by subsection 7b71 that provision of such section #bdj4c;a#ab-c7;b7 7or such successor7 shall have no force or effect beginning on the effective date described in subsection 7b77#b74 7d7 ,issuance or amendment of regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall issue final regulations 7or amend or rescind1 in whole or in part1 existing regulations of the ,commission7 to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,additional rulemaking ,the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission may issue such additional regulations 7or amend or rescind1 in whole or in part1 existing regulations of the ,commission7 as necessary to implement the intent of this section4 #hajd4 ,study and report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission shall-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the transparency and cooperation regarding-- 7,a7 brokers and dealers that are a member of a national securities association and registered with the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission that are controlled by or organized under the laws of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 investment advisors registered with the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission and controlled by or organized under the laws of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report that includes the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 ,,lxxxii ,judiciary ,matters ,sec4 #hbja4 ,authority of ,marshal of the ,supreme ,court and ,supreme ,court ,police4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh reauthorization4 ,sec4 #hbjc4 ,trauma kit standards4 ,sec4 #hbjd4 ,inclusion of certain retired public safety officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program4 ,sec4 #hbje4 ,honoring our fallen heroes4 #hbja4 ,authority of ,marshal of the ,supreme ,court and ,supreme ,court ,police ,section #faba7;a77#b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 if the ,marshal determines such protection is necessary-- 7i7 any retired or former ,chief ,justice or ,associate ,justice of the ,supreme ,court2 or 7ii7 any member of the immediate family of the ,chief ,justice1 any ,associate ,justice1 any retired or former ,chief ,justice or ,associate ,justice1 or any officer of the ,supreme ,court4 4 #hbjb4 ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh reauthorization 7a7 ,establishment of national strategy for child exploitation prevention and interdiction ,section #aja of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking every second year and inserting every fourth year2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,required contents of national strategy ,the ,national ,strategy established under subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of current trends1 challenges1 and the overall magnitude of the threat of child exploitation4 7#b7 ,an analysis of future trends and challenges1 including new technologies1 that will impact the efforts to combat child exploitation4 7#c7 ,goals and strategic solutions to prevent and interdict child exploitation1 including-- 7,a7 plans for interagency coordination2 7,b7 engagement with the judicial branches of the ,federal ,government and ,state governments2 7,c7 legislative recommendations for combating child exploitation2 7,d7 cooperation with international1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies2 and 7,e7 engagement with the private sector and other entities involved in efforts to combat child exploitation4 7#d7 ,an analysis of ,federal efforts dedicated to combating child exploitation1 including-- 7,a7 a review of the policies and work of the ,department of ,justice and other ,federal programs relating to the prevention and interdiction of child exploitation crimes1 including training programs1 and investigative and prosecution activity2 and 7,b7 a description of the efforts of the ,department of ,justice to cooperate and coordinate with1 and provide technical assistance and support to1 international1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal law enforcement agencies and private sector and nonprofit entities with respect to child exploitation prevention and interdiction efforts4 7#e7 ,an estimate of the resources required to effectively respond to child exploitation crimes at scale by-- 7,a7 each ,,icac task force2 7,b7 the ,federal ,bureau of ,investigation1 including investigators1 forensic interviewers1 and analysts of victims1 witnesses1 and forensics2 7,c7 ,homeland ,security ,investigations1 including forensic interviewers and analysts of victims1 witnesses1 and forensics2 7,d7 the ,united ,states ,marshals ,service2 7,e7 the ,united ,states ,secret ,service2 7,f7 the ,united ,states ,postal ,service2 7,g7 the criminal investigative offices of the ,department of ,defense2 and 7,h7 any component of an agency described in this paragraph4 7#f7 ,a review of the ,internet ,crimes ,against ,children ,task ,force ,program1 including-- 7,a7 the number of ,,icac task forces and the location of each ,,icac task force2 7,b7 the number of trained personnel at each ,,icac task force2 7,c7 the amount of ,federal grants awarded to each ,,icac task force2 and 7,d7 an assessment of the ,federal1 ,state1 and local cooperation with respect to each ,,icac task force1 including-- 7i7 the number of arrests made by each ,,icac task force2 7ii7 the number of criminal referrals to ,united ,states attorneys for prosecution2 7iii7 the number of prosecutions and convictions from the referrals described in clause 7ii72 7iv7 the number1 if available1 of local prosecutions and convictions based on ,,icac task force investigations2 and 7v7 any other information determined by the ,attorney ,general demonstrating the level of ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local coordination and cooperation4 7#g7 ,an assessment of training needs for each ,,icac task force and affiliated agencies4 7#h7 ,an assessment of ,federal investigative and prosecution activity relating to reported incidents of child exploitation crimes that include a number of factors1 including-- 7,a7 the number of investigations1 arrests1 prosecutions1 and convictions for a crime of child exploitation2 and 7,b7 the average sentence imposed and the statutory maximum sentence that could be imposed for each crime of child exploitation4 7#i7 ,a review of all available statistical data indicating the overall magnitude of child pornography trafficking in the ,united ,states and internationally1 including-- 7,a7 the number of foreign and domestic suspects observed engaging in accessing and sharing child pornography2 7,b7 the number of tips or other statistical data from the ,cyber,tipline of the ,national ,center for ,missing and ,exploited ,children and other data indicating the magnitude of child pornography trafficking2 and 7,c7 any other statistical data indicating the type1 nature1 and extent of child exploitation crime in the ,united ,states and abroad4 4 7b7 ,establishment of national icac task force program ,section #ajb of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 1 ,tribal1 military1 after ,state2 and 7,b7 by striking and child obscenity and pornography cases and inserting child obscenity and pornography cases1 and the identification of child victims2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking consult with and consider and all that follows through track record of success4 and inserting 1 evaluate the task forces funded under the ,,icac ,task ,force ,program to determine if those task forces are operating in an effective manner42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking establish a new task force and inserting establish a new or continue an existing task force2 and 7ii7 by striking state and inserting ,state2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,limited liability for icac task forces 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a civil claim or criminal charge against an ,,icac task force established pursuant to this section and sections #ajc and #ajd1 including any law enforcement agency that participates on such a task force or a director1 officer1 employee1 or agent of such a law enforcement agency1 arising from the prioritization decisions with respect to leads related to ,internet crimes against children described in section #ajd7h71 may not be brought in any ,federal or ,state court4 7#b7 ,intentional1 reckless1 or other misconduct ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a claim if the ,,icac task force or law enforcement agency1 or a director1 officer1 employee1 or agent of that law enforcement agency-- 7,a7 engaged in intentional misconduct2 or 7,b7 acted1 or failed to act-- 7i7 with actual malice2 7ii7 with gross negligence or reckless disregard to a substantial risk of causing physical injury without legal justification2 or 7iii7 for a purpose unrelated to the performance of any responsibility or function under section #ajd7h74 7#c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to-- 7,a7 create any independent basis of liability on behalf of1 or any cause of action against-- 7i7 an ,,icac task force2 or 7ii7 a law enforcement agency or a director1 officer1 employee1 or agent of the law enforcement agency2 or 7,b7 expand any liability otherwise imposed1 or limit any defense to that liability1 otherwise available under ,federal or ,state law4 4 7c7 ,purpose of icac task forces ,section #ajc of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 and the identification of child victims of those crimes before the semicolon at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and prioritizing investigations that task force personnel1 through the background1 training and experience of those personnel and the consideration of all relevant circumstances1 determine to be most likely to result in positive case outcomes and in the rescue of children before the semicolon at the end2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking and local law enforcement and inserting ,tribal1 military1 and local law enforcement2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including probation and parole agencies1 child advocacy centers1 and child protective services1 after enforcement agencies2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking and at the end2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 educating the judiciary on-- 7,a7 the link between intrafamilial contact offenses and technology-facilitated crimes2 and 7,b7 characteristics of internet offenders1 including the interest of online offenders in incest-themed material1 sadism1 and other related paraphilias or illegal activity4 4 7d7 ,duties and functions of task forces ,section #ajd of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by inserting reactive and before proactive2 7,b7 by inserting conduct digital before forensic examinations2 and 7,c7 by inserting engage in before effective prosecutions2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following3 7#h7 investigate1 seek prosecution with respect to1 and identify child victims from leads relating to ,internet crimes against children1 including ,cyber,tipline reports1 with prioritization determined according to circumstances and by each task force1 as described in section #ajb2 2 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#i72 and 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 respectively4 7e7 ,national internet crimes against children data system ,section #aje of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking shall establish and inserting may establish2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking continue and build upon ,operation ,fairplay developed by the ,wyoming ,attorney ,general's office1 which has established a secure1 dynamic undercover infrastructure that has facilitated and inserting facilitate2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#g71 respectively2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking #a representative and inserting #b representatives4 7f7 ,icac grant program ,section #ajf of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77ii77,,ii71 by striking ,operation ,fairplay12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,not less than #bj percent of the total funds appropriated to carry out this section shall be distributed to support the ,,icac ,task ,force ,program through grants to-- 7i7 provide training and technical assistance to members of the ,,icac ,task ,force ,program2 7ii7 maintain1 enhance1 research1 and develop tools and technology to assist members of the ,,icac ,task ,force ,program2 7iii7 provide other support to the ,,icac ,task ,force ,program determined by the ,attorney ,general2 7iv7 conduct research2 7v7 support the annual ,national ,law ,enforcement ,training on ,child ,exploitation of the ,office of ,juvenile ,justice and ,delinquency ,prevention2 and 7vi7 provide wellness training4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking 1 including and all that follows through such crime under ,state law4 and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 the number of child victims identified4 2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,g7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,f71 respectively4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ajg7;a7 of the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaag7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#i71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjbh4 4 7h7 ,additional regional computer forensic labs ,the ,,protect ,our ,children ,act of #bjjh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #baaja et seq47 is amended by striking title ,,ii4 7i7 ,reporting requirements of providers ,section #bbeh;,a7c7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and all supplemental data included in the report after each report made under subsection 7a77#a74 #hbjc4 ,trauma kit standards ,section #eba of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,trauma kits 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term trauma kit means a first aid response kit1 which includes a bleeding control kit that can be used for controlling a life-threatening hemorrhage4 7#b7 ,requirement for trauma kits 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a grantee may only purchase a trauma kit using funds made available under this part if the trauma kit meets the performance standards established by the ,director of the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance under paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7,b7 ,authority to separately acquire ,nothing in subparagraph 7,a7 shall prohibit a grantee from separately acquiring the components of a trauma kit and assembling complete trauma kits that meet the performance standards4 7#c7 ,performance standards and optional agency best practices ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,director of the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance1 in consultation with organizations representing trauma surgeons1 emergency medical response professionals1 emergency physicians1 other medical professionals1 relevant law enforcement agencies of ,states and units of local government1 professional law enforcement organizations1 local law enforcement labor or representative organizations1 and law enforcement trade associations1 shall-- 7,a7 develop and publish performance standards for trauma kits that are eligible for purchase using funds made available under this part that1 at a minimum1 require the components described in paragraph 7#d7 to be included in a trauma kit2 and 7,b7 develop and publish optional best practices for law enforcement agencies regarding-- 7i7 training law enforcement officers in the use of trauma kits2 7ii7 the deployment and maintenance of trauma kits in law enforcement vehicles2 and 7iii7 the deployment1 location1 and maintenance of trauma kits in law enforcement agency or other government facilities4 7#d7 ,components ,the components of a trauma kit described in this paragraph are-- 7,a7 a tourniquet recommended by the ,committee on ,tactical ,combat ,casualty ,care2 7,b7 a bleeding control bandage2 7,c7 a pair of nonlatex protective gloves and a pen-type marker2 7,d7 a pair of blunt-ended scissors2 7,e7 instructional documents developed-- 7i7 under the ,stop the ,bleed national awareness campaign of the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 or any successor thereto2 7ii7 by the ,american ,college of ,surgeons ,committee on ,trauma2 7iii7 by the ,american ,red ,cross2 or 7iv7 by any partner of the ,department of ,defense2 7,f7 a bag or other container adequately designed to hold the contents of the kit2 and 7,g7 any additional trauma kit supplies that-- 7i7 are approved by a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal law enforcement agency or first responders2 7ii7 can adequately treat a traumatic injury2 and 7iii7 can be stored in a readily available kit4 4 #hbjd4 ,inclusion of certain retired public safety officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program 7a7 ,in general ,section #abja of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbha7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,personal injury to retired law enforcement officer 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term retired law enforcement officer means an individual who separated from service in good standing as a law enforcement officer in an official capacity at a public agency with or without compensation4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,a retired law enforcement officer shall be eligible for a benefit under this part if the officer died or became permanently and totally disabled as the direct and proximate result of a personal injury resulting from a targeted attack because of the retired law enforcement officer's service as a law enforcement officer4 4 7b7 ,retroactive applicability 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amendments made by this section shall-- 7,a7 take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 apply to any matter-- 7i7 pending before the ,bureau of ,justice ,assistance or otherwise on the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 filed 7consistent with pre-existing effective dates7 or accruing after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the amendment made by this section shall apply to any action taken against a retired law enforcement officer described in section #abja7p7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7as added by this ,act7 on or after ,january #a1 #bjab4 #hbje4 ,honoring our fallen heroes 7a7 ,cancer-,related deaths and disabilities 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abja of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbha71 as amended by section #hbjd1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 7q7 ,exposure-,related cancers 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,carcinogen ,the term carcinogen means an agent that is-- 7i7 classified by the ,international ,agency for ,research on ,cancer under ,group #a or ,group #b;,a2 and 7ii7 reasonably linked to an exposure-related cancer4 7,b7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,bureau4 7,c7 ,exposure-related cancer ,as updated from time to time in accordance with paragraph 7#c71 the term exposure-related cancer means-- 7i7 bladder cancer2 7ii7 brain cancer2 7iii7 breast cancer2 7iv7 cervical cancer2 7v7 colon cancer2 7vi7 colorectal cancer2 7vii7 esophageal cancer2 7viii7 kidney cancer2 7ix7 leukemia2 7x7 lung cancer2 7xi7 malignant melanoma2 7xii7 mesothelioma2 7xiii7 multiple myeloma2 7xiv7 non-,hodgkins lymphoma2 7xv7 ovarian cancer2 7xvi7 prostate cancer2 7xvii7 skin cancer2 7xviii7 stomach cancer2 7xix7 testicular cancer2 7xx7 thyroid cancer2 7xxi7 any form of cancer that is considered a ,,wtc-related health condition under section #ccab7;a7 of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjmm-#bb7;a772 and 7xxii7 any form of cancer added to this definition pursuant to an update in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,personal injury sustained in the line of duty 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 as determined by the ,bureau1 the exposure of a public safety officer to a carcinogen shall be presumed to constitute a personal injury within the meaning of subsection 7a7 or 7b7 sustained in the line of duty by the officer and directly and proximately resulting in death or permanent and total disability1 if-- 7i7 the exposure occurred while the public safety officer was engaged in line of duty action or activity2 7ii7 the public safety officer began serving as a public safety officer not fewer than #e years before the date of the diagnosis of the public safety officer with an exposure-related cancer2 7iii7 the public safety officer was diagnosed with the exposure-related cancer not more than #ae years after the public safety officer's last date of active service as a public safety officer2 and 7iv7 the exposure-related cancer directly and proximately results in the death or permanent and total disability of the public safety officer4 7,b7 ,exception ,the presumption under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply if competent medical evidence establishes that the exposure of the public safety officer to the carcinogen was not a substantial contributing factor in the death or disability of the public safety officer4 7#c7 ,additional exposure-related cancers 7,a7 ,in general ,from time to time but not less frequently than once every #c years1 the ,director shall-- 7i7 review the definition of exposure-related cancer under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 if appropriate1 update the definition1 in accordance with this paragraph-- 7,i7 by rule2 or 7,,ii7 by publication in the ,federal ,register or on the public website of the ,bureau4 7,b7 ,basis for updates 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director shall make an update under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 in any case in which the ,director finds such an update to be appropriate based on competent medical evidence of significant risk to public safety officers of developing the form of exposure-related cancer that is the subject of the update from engagement in their public safety activities4 7ii7 ,evidence ,the competent medical evidence described in clause 7i7 may include recommendations1 risk assessments1 and scientific studies by-- 7,i7 the ,national ,institute for ,occupational ,safety and ,health2 7,,ii7 the ,national ,toxicology ,program2 7,,iii7 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine2 or 7,,iv7 the ,international ,agency for ,research on ,cancer4 7,c7 ,petitions to add to the list of exposure-related cancers 7i7 ,in general ,any person may petition the ,director to add a form of cancer to the definition of exposure-related cancer under paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,content of petition ,a petition under clause 7i7 shall provide information to show that there is sufficient competent medical evidence of significant risk to public safety officers of developing the cancer from engagement in their public safety activities4 7iii7 ,timely and substantive decisions 7,i7 ,referral ,not later than #ahj days after receipt of a petition satisfying clause 7ii71 the ,director shall refer the petition to appropriate medical experts for review1 analysis 7including risk assessment and scientific study71 and recommendation4 7,,ii7 ,consideration ,the ,director shall consider each recommendation under subclause 7,i7 and promptly take appropriate action in connection with the recommendation pursuant to subparagraph 7,b74 7iv7 ,notification to congress ,not later than #cj days after taking any substantive action in connection with a recommendation under clause 7iii77,,ii71 the ,director shall notify the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives of the substantive action4 4 7#b7 ,applicability ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to any claim under-- 7,a7 section #abja7;a7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbha7;a77 that is predicated upon the death of a public safety officer on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj1 that is the direct and proximate result of an exposure-related cancer2 or 7,b7 section #abja7;b7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbha7;b77 that is filed on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj1 and predicated upon a disability that is the direct and proximate result of an exposure-related cancer4 7#c7 ,time for filing claim ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an individual who desires to file a claim that is predicated upon the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall not be precluded from filing such a claim within #c years of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,confidentiality of information 7#a7 ,in general ,section #hab7;a7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbca7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by striking furnished under this title by any person and identifiable to any specific private person and inserting furnished under any law to any component of the ,office of ,justice ,programs1 or furnished otherwise under this title1 by any entity or person1 including any information identifiable to any specific private person12 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking person furnishing such information and inserting entity or person furnishing such information or to whom such information pertains4 7#b7 ,effective date2 applicability ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 shall take effect for all purposes as if enacted on ,december #bg1 #aigi2 and 7,b7 apply to any matter pending1 before the ,department of ,justice or otherwise1 as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,technical amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #abja7o77#b7 of title ,i of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbha7o77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting or 7b7 after subsection 7a72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting or 7b7 after subsection 7a72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting or 7b7 after subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,applicability ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to any matter pending before the ,department of ,justice as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,technical amendments 7#a7 ,in general ,section #c of the ,safeguarding ,america's ,first ,responders ,act of #bjbj 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbha note7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term line of duty action includes any action-- 7#a7 in which a public safety officer engaged at the direction of the agency served by the public safety officer2 or 7#b7 the public safety officer is authorized or obligated to perform4 4 7#b7 ,applicability 7,a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to any claim under section #c of the ,safeguarding ,america's ,first ,responders ,act of #bjbj 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajbha note7-- 7i7 that is predicated upon the death of a public safety officer on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj2 or 7ii7 that is-- 7,i7 predicated upon the disability of a public safety officer2 and 7,,ii7 filed on or after ,january #a1 #bjbj4 7,b7 ,time for filing claim ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an individual who desires to file a claim that is predicated upon the amendment made by paragraph 7#a7 shall not be precluded from filing such a claim within #c years of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7e7 ,rescission ,of the unobligated balances available in the ,department of ,justice ,assets ,forfeiture ,fund 7as established under section #ebd7;c7 of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code71 #bee1jjj1jjj is hereby permanently rescinded4 ,,lxxxiii ,foreign ,affairs ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,taiwan ,non-,discrimination ,act of #bjbe ,sec4 #hcja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hcjb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #hcjc4 ,sense of the ,congress4 ,sec4 #hcjd4 ,support for ,taiwan admission to the ,,imf4 ,sec4 #hcje4 ,testimony requirement4 ,subtitle ,b--,,bust ,fentanyl ,act ,sec4 #hcaa4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hcab4 ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report4 ,sec4 #hcac4 ,study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking from the people's republic of china and other relevant countries4 ,sec4 #hcad4 ,amendments to the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #hcae4 ,prioritization of identification of persons from the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #hcaf4 ,expansion of sanctions under the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act4 ,sec4 #hcag4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or instrumentalities of foreign states4 ,sec4 #hcah4 ,annual report on efforts to prevent the smuggling of methamphetamine into the ,united ,states from ,mexico4 ,sec4 #hcai4 ,responding to crime and corruption in ,haiti4 ,sec4 #hcbj4 ,rule of construction regarding the use of military force4 ,subtitle ,c--,western ,balkans democracy and prosperity ,sec4 #hcca4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hccb4 ,findings4 ,sec4 #hccc4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #hccd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hcce4 ,sanctions relating to the ,western ,balkans4 ,sec4 #hccf4 ,democratic and economic development and prosperity initiatives4 ,sec4 #hccg4 ,promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement4 ,sec4 #hcch4 ,young ,balkan ,leaders ,initiative4 ,sec4 #hcci4 ,supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the ,western ,balkans4 ,sec4 #hcdj4 ,relations between ,kosovo and ,serbia4 ,sec4 #hcda4 ,reports on ,russian and ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in the ,western ,balkans4 ,subtitle ,d--,countering ,wrongful ,detention ,act of #bjbe ,sec4 #hcea4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hceb4 ,designation of a foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention4 ,sec4 #hcec4 ,congressional ,report on components related to hostage affairs and recovery4 ,sec4 #hced4 ,rule of construction4 ,subtitle ,e--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hcfa4 ,national registry of ,korean ,american divided families4 ,sec4 #hcfb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,russia's illegal abduction of ,ukrainian children4 ,sec4 #hcfc4 ,supporting the identification and recovery of abducted ,ukrainian children4 ,sec4 #hcfd4 ,fairness in issuance of tactical gear to ,diplomatic ,security ,service personnel4 ,sec4 #hcfe4 ,strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in ,mexico4 ,sec4 #hcff4 ,international nuclear energy4 ,sec4 #hcfg4 ,strategy to respond to global bases of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 ,sec4 #hcfh4 ,disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from ,iran to the ,houthis in ,yemen4 ,sec4 #hcfi4 ,repeal of ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai4 ,sec4 #hcgj4 ,repeal of ,authorizations for ,use of ,military ,force relating to ,iraq4 ,a ,taiwan ,non-,discrimination ,act of #bjbe #hcja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,taiwan ,non-,discrimination ,act of #bjbe4 #hcjb4 ,findings ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,as enshrined in its ,articles of ,agreement1 the ,international ,monetary ,fund 7,,imf7 is devoted to promoting international monetary cooperation1 facilitating the expansion and balanced growth of international trade1 encouraging exchange stability1 and avoiding competitive exchange depreciation4 7#b7 ,taiwan is the #bast largest economy in the world and the #ajth largest goods trading partner of the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,although ,taiwan is not an ,,imf member1 it is a member of the ,world ,trade ,organization1 the ,asian ,development ,bank1 and the ,asia-,pacific ,economic ,cooperation forum4 7#d7 ,according to the ,january #bjbj ,report on ,macroeconomic and ,foreign ,exchange ,policies of ,major ,trading ,partners of the ,united ,states1 published by the ,department of the ,treasury1 ,taiwan held #dga1ijj1jjj1jjj in foreign exchange reserves1 more than major economies such as ,india1 ,south ,korea1 and ,brazil4 7#e7 ,according to section #d7;d7 of the ,taiwan ,relations ,act 7,public ,law #if-h71 enacted on ,april #aj1 #aigi1 ,nothing in this ,act may be construed as a basis for supporting the exclusion or expulsion of ,taiwan from continued membership in any international financial institution or any other international organization44 7#f7 ,taiwan held membership in the ,,imf for #i years following the recognition of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc7 by the ,united ,nations1 and #af ,taiwan staff members at the ,fund were allowed to continue their employment after the ,,prc was seated at the ,,imf in #aihj4 ,as ,james ,m4 ,boughton has noted in his ,silent ,revolution3 ,the ,international ,monetary ,fund #aigi-aihi1 even as the ,,prc was seated1 the ,united ,states ,executive ,director to the ,,imf1 ,sam ,y4 ,cross1 expressed support on behalf of the ,united ,states ,government for some kind of association between ,taiwan and the ,fund4 7#g7 ,on ,september #bg1 #aiid1 in testimony before the ,senate ,committee on ,foreign ,relations regarding the #aiid ,taiwan ,policy ,review1 then-,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,east ,asian and ,pacific ,affairs ,winston ,lord stated3 ,recognizing ,taiwan's important role in transnational issues1 we will support its membership in organizations where statehood is not a prerequisite1 and we will support opportunities for ,taiwan's voice to be heard in organizations where its membership is not possible44 7#h7 ,the ,congress has repeatedly reaffirmed support for this policy1 including in ,public ,laws #ajg-aj1 #ajg-aeh1 #ajh-bh1 #ajh-bce1 #aac-ag1 and #aad-aci1 and the unanimous ,house and ,senate passage of the ,taiwan ,allies ,international ,protection and ,enhancement ,initiative 7,,taipei7 ,act of #bjai4 7#i7 ,in its fact sheet1 entitled ,u4,s4 ,relations with ,taiwan1 published on ,august #ca1 #bjah1 the ,department of ,state asserts3 ,the ,united ,states supports ,taiwan's membership in international organizations that do not require statehood as a condition of membership and encourages ,taiwan's meaningful participation in international organizations where its membership is not possible44 7#aj7 ,according to the ,articles of ,agreement of the ,,imf1 membership shall be open to other countries1 subject to conditions prescribed by the ,board of ,governors of the ,,imf4 7#aa7 ,in the ,,imf publication ,membership and ,nonmembership in the ,international ,monetary ,fund3 ,a ,study in ,international ,law and ,organization1 ,joseph ,gold1 the then-,general ,counsel and ,director of the ,legal ,department of the ,,imf1 elaborated on the differences between the terms countries and states1 noting that the word country may have been adopted because of the absence of agreement on the definition of a state and1 with respect to the use of countries and applications for ,,imf membership1 the absence of any adjective in the ,articles emphasizes the breadth of the discretion that the ,fund may exercise in admitting countries to membership4 ,according to ,mr4 ,gold1 the desire to give the ,fund flexibility in dealing with applications may explain not only the absence of any adjective that qualifies countries but also the choice of that word itself4 7#ab7 ,in his ,,imf study1 ,mr4 ,gold further observes1 in the practice of the ,fund the concepts of independence and sovereignty have been avoided on the whole as a mode of expressing a criterion for membership in the ,fund4 ,he continues1 ,although the ,fund usually takes into account the recognition or nonrecognition of an entity as a state1 there are no rules or even informal understandings on the extent to which an applicant must have been recognized by members or other international organizations before the ,fund will regard it as eligible for membership44 ,in fact1 when considering an application for membership where the status of an applicant may not be resolved1 ,mr4 ,gold writes there have been occasions on which the ,fund has made a finding before decisions had been taken by the ,united ,nations or by most members or by members with a majority of the total voting power4 ,mr4 ,gold concludes1 the ,fund makes its own findings on whether an applicant is a country1 and makes them solely for its own purposes44 7#ac7 ,although not a member state of the ,united ,nations1 the ,republic of ,kosovo is a member of both the ,,imf and the ,world ,bank1 having joined both organizations on ,june #bi1 #bjji4 7#ad7 ,on ,october #bf1 #bjba1 ,secretary of ,state ,antony ,blinken issued a statement in support of ,taiwan's robust1 meaningful participation in the ,united ,nations system1 which includes the ,,imf1 the ,world ,bank1 and other specialized ,united ,nations agencies4 ,secretary of ,state ,blinken noted1 ,as the international community faces an unprecedented number of complex and global issues1 it is critical for all stakeholders to help address these problems4 ,this includes the #bd million people who live in ,taiwan4 ,taiwan's meaningful participation in the ,,un system is not a political issue1 but a pragmatic one44 ,he continued1 ,taiwan's exclusion undermines the important work of the ,,un and its related bodies1 all of which stand to benefit greatly from its contributions44 7#ae7 ,in ,october #bjbd1 ,taiwan announced it would seek ,,imf membership1 with the ,taipei ,economic and ,cultural ,representative ,office in the ,united ,states stating1 ,taiwan's membership at the ,,imf would help boost financial resilience44 #hcjc4 ,sense of the ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 the size1 significance1 and connectedness of the ,taiwanese economy highlight the importance of greater participation by ,taiwan in the ,international ,monetary ,fund1 given the purposes of the ,fund articulated in its ,articles of ,agreement2 and 7#b7 the experience of ,taiwan in developing a vibrant and advanced economy under democratic governance and the rule of law should inform the work of the international financial institutions1 including through increased participation by ,taiwan in the institutions4 #hcjd4 ,support for ,taiwan admission to the ,,imf 7a7 ,in general ,the ,united ,states ,governor of the ,international ,monetary ,fund 7in this section referred to as the ,fund7 shall use the voice and vote of the ,united ,states to vigorously support-- 7#a7 the admission of ,taiwan as a member of the ,fund1 to the extent that admission is sought by ,taiwan2 7#b7 participation by ,taiwan in regular surveillance activities of the ,fund with respect to the economic and financial policies of ,taiwan1 consistent with ,article ,,iv consultation procedures of the ,fund2 7#c7 employment opportunities for ,taiwan nationals1 without regard to any consideration that1 in the determination of the ,united ,states ,governor1 does not generally restrict the employment of nationals of member countries of the ,fund2 and 7#d7 the ability of ,taiwan to receive appropriate technical assistance and training by the ,fund4 7b7 ,united ,states policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states not to discourage or otherwise deter ,taiwan from seeking admission as a member of the ,fund4 7c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary of the ,treasury may waive any requirement of subsection 7a7 for up to #a year at a time on reporting to ,congress that providing the waiver will substantially promote the objective of securing the meaningful participation of ,taiwan at each international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act74 7d7 ,sunset ,this section shall have no force or effect on the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date of approval by the ,board of ,governors of the ,fund for the admission of ,taiwan as a member of the ,fund2 or 7#b7 the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hcje4 ,testimony requirement ,in each of the next #g years in which the ,secretary of the ,treasury is required by section #agje7;b7 of the ,international ,financial ,institutions ,act to present testimony1 the ,secretary shall include in the testimony a description of the efforts of the ,united ,states to support the greatest participation practicable by ,taiwan at each international financial institution 7as defined in section #agja7;c77#b7 of such ,act74 ,b ,,bust ,fentanyl ,act #hcaa4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,break ,up ,suspicious ,transactions of ,fentanyl ,act or the ,,bust ,fentanyl ,act4 #hcab4 ,international ,narcotics ,control ,strategy ,report ,section #dhi7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia;h7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,march #a and inserting ,june #a2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#c77;,d7 and inserting paragraph 7#c77;,c72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,where the information is available1 examples of improvements in each country related to the findings described in each of clauses 7i7 through 7viii7 of subparagraph 7,c7 including-- 7i7 actions taken by the country due to the adoption of law and regulations considered essential to prevent narcotics-related money laundering2 7ii7 enhanced enforcement actions taken by the country1 such as regulatory penalties1 criminal prosecutions and convictions1 and asset seizures and forfeitures2 7iii7 status changes in financial crime-related evaluations by international standards-setting bodies2 7iv7 efforts to enhance the prevention of narcotics-related money laundering2 and 7v7 if applicable1 bilateral1 multilateral1 and regional initiatives that have been undertaken to prevent narcotics-related money laundering4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#h77;,a77i71 by striking pseudoephedrine and all that follows through chemicals7 and inserting chemical precursors used in the production of methamphetamine that significantly affected the ,united ,states4 #hcac4 ,study and report on efforts to address fentanyl trafficking from the people's republic of china and other relevant countries 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,dea ,the term ,,dea means the ,drug ,enforcement ,administration4 7#c7 ,,prc ,the term ,,prc means the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7b7 ,study and report on addressing trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids from the prc and other relevant countries ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,attorney ,general1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall jointly submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress an unclassified written report1 with a classified annex1 that includes-- 7#a7 a description of ,united ,states ,government efforts to gain a commitment from the ,government of the ,,prc to submit unregulated fentanyl precursors1 such as #d-;,,ap1 to controls2 7#b7 a plan for future steps the ,united ,states ,government will take to urge the ,government of the ,,prc to combat the production and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and synthetic opioids from the ,,prc1 including the trafficking of precursor chemicals used to produce illicit narcotics in ,mexico and in other countries2 7#c7 a detailed description of cooperation by the ,government of the ,,prc to address the role of the ,,prc financial system and ,,prc money laundering organizations in the trafficking of fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors2 7#d7 an assessment of the expected impact that the designation of principal corporate officers of ,,prc financial institutions for facilitating narcotics-related money laundering would have on ,,prc money laundering organizations2 7#e7 an assessment of whether the ,trilateral ,fentanyl ,committee1 which was established by the ,united ,states1 ,canada1 and ,mexico during the ,january #bjbc ,north ,american ,leaders' ,summit1 is improving cooperation with law enforcement and financial regulators in ,canada and ,mexico to combat the role of ,,prc financial institutions and ,,prc money laundering organizations in narcotics trafficking2 7#f7 an assessment of the effectiveness of other ,united ,states bilateral and multilateral efforts to strengthen international cooperation to address the ,,prc's role in the trafficking of fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors1 including through the ,global ,coalition to ,address ,synthetic ,drug ,threats2 7#g7 an update on the status of commitments made by third countries through the ,global ,coalition to ,address ,synthetic ,drug ,threats to combat the synthetic opioid crisis and progress towards the implementation of such commitments2 7#h7 a plan for future steps to further strengthen bilateral and multilateral efforts to urge the ,government of the ,,prc to take additional actions to address the ,,prc's role in the trafficking of fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors1 particularly in coordination with countries in ,east ,asia and ,southeast ,asia that have been impacted by such activities2 7#i7 an assessment of how actions the ,government of the ,,prc has taken since ,november #ae1 #bjbc has shifted relevant supply chains for fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors1 if at all2 and 7#aj7 the items described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 pertaining to ,india1 ,mexico1 and other countries the ,secretary of ,state determines to have a significant role in the production or trafficking of fentanyl and synthetic opioid precursors for purposes of this report4 7c7 ,establishment of ,,dea offices in the ,,prc ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,attorney ,general shall jointly provide to the appropriate committees of ,congress a classified briefing on-- 7#a7 outreach and negotiations undertaken by the ,united ,states ,government with the ,government of the ,,prc that was aimed at securing the approval of the ,government of the ,,prc to establish ,united ,states ,drug ,enforcement ,administration offices in ,shanghai and ,guangzhou2 7#b7 the role of the ,bureau of ,international ,narcotics and ,law ,enforcement ,affairs in the ,,prc2 and 7#c7 additional efforts to establish new partnerships with provincial-level authorities in the ,,prc to counter the illicit trafficking of fentanyl1 fentanyl analogues1 and their precursors4 #hcad4 ,amendments to the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act ,section #gbjc7e7 of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb7e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the term foreign opioid trafficker means any foreign person and inserting the following3 ,the term foreign opioid trafficker means-- 7,a7 means any foreign person 2 7#b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 any entity of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that the ,president determines-- 7,i7 produces1 manufactures1 distributes1 sells1 or knowingly finances or transports any goods described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of paragraph 7#h77;,a72 and 7,,ii7 demonstrates a pattern of failing to take credible steps 7including implementing appropriate know-your-customer procedures or cooperating with ,united ,states counternarcotics efforts7 to detect or prevent opioid trafficking2 and 7ii7 any senior official of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china that-- 7,i7 has significant regulatory or law enforcement responsibilities with respect to the activities of an entity described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 aids and abets opioid trafficking4 4 #hcae4 ,prioritization of identification of persons from the ,people's ,republic of ,china ,section #gbaa of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 assessing whether any senior official of any anti-narcotics1 regulatory1 law enforcement1 intelligence1 or customs body of the ,people's ,republic of ,china-- 7i7 has directly or indirectly taken actions that have facilitated or advanced foreign opioid trafficking2 and 7ii7 should be identified as a foreign opioid trafficker4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,prioritization 7,a7 ,defined term ,in this paragraph1 the term person of the ,people's ,republic of ,china means-- 7i7 an individual who is a citizen or national of the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 or 7ii7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,people's ,republic of ,china or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the ,government of the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,b7 ,in general ,in preparing the report required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall direct the ,secretary of the ,treasury to prioritize1 to the greatest extent practicable1 the identification of persons of the ,people's ,republic of ,china involved in the shipment of fentanyl1 fentanyl analogues1 fentanyl precursors1 precursors for fentanyl analogues1 pre-precursors for fentanyl and fentanyl analogues1 and equipment for the manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills to ,mexico or any other country that is involved in the production of fentanyl trafficked into the ,united ,states1 including-- 7i7 any entity involved in the production of pharmaceuticals2 and 7ii7 any person that is acting on behalf of any such entity4 7,c7 ,termination of prioritization ,the ,president shall continue the prioritization required under subparagraph 7,b7 until the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the ,people's ,republic of ,china is no longer the primary source for the shipment of fentanyl1 fentanyl analogues1 fentanyl precursors1 precursors for fentanyl analogues1 pre-precursors for fentanyl and fentanyl analogues1 and equipment for the manufacturing of fentanyl and fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills to ,mexico or any other country that is involved in the production of fentanyl trafficked into the ,united ,states4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the date that is #e years after such date of enactment and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjcj4 #hcaf4 ,expansion of sanctions under the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act ,section #gbab of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the ,president determines has knowingly engaged in1 on or after the date of the enactment of the ,,bust ,fentanyl ,act1 a pattern of significant activity that has materially contributed to opioid trafficking2 or 7#d7 the ,president determines-- 7,a7 has knowingly engaged in a pattern of providing significant financial1 material1 or technological support for1 including through the provision of goods or services in support of1 any activity or transaction described in paragraph 7#c72 or 7,b7 is owned1 controlled1 or directed by any foreign person described in subparagraph 7,a7 or in paragraph 7#c71 or has knowingly acted or purported to act for or on behalf of1 directly or indirectly1 such a foreign person4 4 #hcag4 ,imposition of sanctions with respect to agencies or instrumentalities of foreign states 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the terms knowingly and opioid trafficking have the meanings given such terms in section #gbjc of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7b7 ,in general ,the ,president may-- 7#a7 impose one or more of the sanctions described in section #gbac of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcac7 with respect to any political subdivision1 agency1 or instrumentality of a foreign government that the ,president determines has knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 engaged in a significant activity that has materially contributed to opioid trafficking2 or 7,b7 provided financial1 material1 or technological support for 7including through the provision of goods or services in support of7 any significant activity described in subclause 7,a72 and 7#b7 impose one or more of the sanctions described in section #gbac7;a77#f7 of the ,fentanyl ,sanctions ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #bcac7;a77#f77 with respect to any senior official of a political subdivision1 agency1 or instrumentality of a foreign government that the ,president determines has knowingly1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act engaged in a significant activity described in paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,sunset ,the provisions of this section shall have no force or effect beginning on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hcah4 ,annual report on efforts to prevent the smuggling of methamphetamine into the ,united ,states from ,mexico ,section #gbc7;c7 of the ,combat ,methamphetamine ,epidemic ,act of #bjje 7title ,,vii of ,public ,law #aji-agg2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia note7 is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 ,which shall-- 7#a7 identify the significant source countries for methamphetamine that significantly affect the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 describe the actions by the governments of the countries identified pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 to combat the diversion of relevant precursor chemicals and the production and trafficking of methamphetamine4 4 #hcai4 ,responding to crime and corruption in ,haiti 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,economic elite ,the term economic elite means any board member1 officer1 or executive of any group1 committee1 corporation1 or other entity that exerts substantial influence or control over ,haiti's economy1 infrastructure1 or particular industries4 7#c7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means an individual or entity that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#d7 ,good ,the term good means any article1 natural or man-made substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7#e7 ,political elite ,the term political elite means any current and former government official of ,haiti1 high level staff of any such official1 any ,haitian political party leader1 and any ,haitian political committee leader4 7#f7 ,united states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 a ,united ,states citizen2 7,b7 an alien who has been granted permanent residence in the ,united ,states2 or 7,c7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states1 including a foreign branch of such an entity4 7b7 ,annual report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for the following #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the ties between criminal gangs and political and economic elites in ,haiti4 7#b7 ,contents ,each report submitted pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 identify and list prominent criminal gangs in ,haiti and their leaders1 describe their criminal activities1 including coercive recruitment1 and identify their primary geographic areas of operations2 7,b7 list ,haitian political and economic elites who knowingly have direct and significant links to criminal gangs and any organizations or entities controlled by such individuals2 7,c7 describe in detail the relationship between the individuals identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 and the criminal gangs identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a72 7,d7 describe in detail how political and economic elites use their relationships with criminal gangs to advance their political and economic interests and agendas2 7,e7 include a list of each criminal organization assessed to be trafficking ,haitians and other individuals to the ,united ,states border2 7,f7 include an assessment of ties between political and economic elites1 criminal gangs in ,haiti1 and transnational criminal organizations2 7,g7 include an assessment of how the nature and extent of collusion between political elites1 economic elites1 and criminal gangs threatens the ,haitian people and ,united ,states national interests and activities in ,haiti2 7,h7 include an assessment of how connections between political and economic elites and criminal gangs facilitate illicit firearms trafficking from the ,united ,states that fuels violence and instability in ,haiti2 and 7,i7 include an assessment of potential actions that the ,government of the ,united ,states could take to address the ties referred to in subparagraph 7,f74 7#c7 ,form of report ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7c7 ,sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the each report required under subsection 7b7 to the appropriate congressional committees1 the ,president-- 7,a7 shall impose the sanctions described in subparagraph 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 with respect to any foreign person who-- 7i7 is identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 of subsection 7b77#b72 or 7ii7 is identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#b7 and meets the definition of political elite under subsection 7a77#e72 7,b7 shall impose all of the sanctions described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 with respect to any foreign person who is identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#b7 and meets the definition of economic elite under subsection 7a77#b72 and 7,c7 may impose all of the sanctions described in paragraph 7#c7 with respect to any foreign person who is identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7b77#b7 and meets the definition of economic elite under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7,a7 ,property blocking ,notwithstanding the requirements under section #bjb of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja71 the ,president may exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president by such ,act to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property of the foreign person if such property and interests in property-- 7i7 are in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 come within the ,united ,states2 or 7iii7 are or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7,b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7i7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in paragraph 7#a7 is-- 7,i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 ineligible for a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7,,iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq474 7ii7 ,current visas revoked 7,i7 ,in general ,an alien described in paragraph 7#a7 is subject to revocation of any visa or other entry document issued to such alien regardless of the date on which such visa or other entry document was issued4 7,,ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under subclause 7,i7 shall take effect immediately and shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry document that is in the alien's possession4 7#c7 ,prohibitions on financial transactions ,notwithstanding the requirements under section #bjb of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja71 the ,president may exercise of all powers granted to the ,president by such ,act to the extent necessary-- 7,a7 to prohibit any ,united ,states financial institution from making loans or providing credit to the foreign person2 or 7,b7 prohibit any transactions in foreign exchange that are subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states and in which the foreign person has any interest4 7#d7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,exception to comply with international obligations ,sanctions under this subsection shall not apply with respect to the admission of an alien if admitting or paroling the alien into the ,united ,states is necessary to permit the ,united ,states to comply with the ,agreement regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg1 between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states1 or other applicable international obligations4 7,b7 ,exception relating to the provision of humanitarian assistance ,sanctions under this subsection may not be imposed with respect to transactions or the facilitation of transactions for-- 7i7 the sale of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 or medical devices to ,haiti2 7ii7 the provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of ,haiti2 7iii7 financial transactions relating to humanitarian assistance or for humanitarian purposes in ,haiti2 or 7iv7 transporting goods or services that are necessary to carry out operations relating to humanitarian assistance or humanitarian purposes in ,haiti4 7#e7 ,licensing 7,a7 ,in general ,for any sanctions imposed on a political elite pursuant to this subsection1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue such general licenses and public guidance as may be necessary to clarify that such sanctions do not apply to the following-- 7i7 any agency or instrumentality of the ,government of ,haiti with which the sanctioned person is officially associated2 and 7ii7 any person the sanctioned person owns or controls that contributes to meaningful economic activity in ,haiti1 unless the person is itself designated based on its behavior4 7,b7 ,limiting adverse impacts on haiti ,for any sanctions imposed pursuant to paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall issue such general licenses and public guidance as may be necessary to limit adverse impacts to employment1 legitimate economic activity1 and humanitarian conditions in ,haiti4 7#f7 ,implementation2 penalties 7,a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all of the authorities provided to the ,president under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section4 7,b7 ,penalties ,the penalties under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 shall apply to any person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of regulations promulgated to carry out this subsection to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of such ,act4 7#g7 ,waiver ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions or restrictions imposed with respect to a foreign person under this subsection if the ,president certifies to the appropriate congressional committees not later than #ae days before such waiver is scheduled to take effect1 that the waiver is vital to the national interests of the ,united ,states4 7#h7 ,exception relating to importation of goods ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions under this subsection shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7d7 ,sunset ,the provisions of this section shall cease to have any force or effect beginning on the date that is #e years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hcbj4 ,rule of construction regarding the use of military force ,nothing in this subtitle1 or the amendments made by this subtitle1 may be construed as authorizing the use of military force4 ,c ,western ,balkans democracy and prosperity #hcca4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,western ,balkans ,democracy and ,prosperity ,act4 #hccb4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,western ,balkans countries 7the ,republic of ,albania1 ,bosnia and ,herzegovina1 the ,republic of ,kosovo1 ,montenegro1 the ,republic of ,north ,macedonia and the ,republic of ,serbia7 form a pluralistic1 multi-ethnic region in the heart of ,europe that is critical to the peace1 stability1 and prosperity of that continent4 7#b7 ,continued peace1 stability1 and prosperity in the ,western ,balkans is directly tied to the opportunities for democratic and economic advancement available to the citizens and residents of those six countries4 7#c7 ,it is in the mutual interest of the ,united ,states and the countries of the ,western ,balkans to promote stable and sustainable economic growth and development in the region4 7#d7 ,the reforms and integration with the ,european ,union pursued by countries in the ,western ,balkans have led to significant democratic and economic progress in the region4 7#e7 ,despite economic progress1 rates of poverty and unemployment in the ,western ,balkans remain higher than in neighboring ,european ,union countries4 7#f7 ,out-migration1 particularly of youth1 is affecting demographics in each ,western ,balkans country1 resulting in population decline in all six countries4 7#g7 ,implementing critical economic and governance reforms could help enable investment and employment opportunities in the ,western ,balkans1 especially for youth1 and can provide powerful tools for economic development and for encouraging broader participation in a political process that increases prosperity for all4 7#h7 ,existing regional economic efforts1 such as the ,common ,regional ,market1 the ,berlin ,process1 and the ,open ,balkan ,initiative1 could have the potential to improve the economic conditions in the ,western ,balkans1 while promoting inclusion and transparency4 7#i7 ,the ,department of ,commerce1 through its ,foreign ,commercial ,service1 plays an important role in promoting and facilitating opportunities for ,united ,states investment4 7#aj7 ,corruption1 including among key political leaders1 continues to plague the ,western ,balkans and represents one of the greatest impediments to further economic and political development in the region4 7#aa7 ,disinformation campaigns targeting the ,western ,balkans undermine the credibility of its democratic institutions1 including the integrity of its elections4 7#ab7 ,vulnerability to cyberattacks or attacks on information and communication technology infrastructure increases risks to the functioning of government and the delivery of public services4 7#ac7 ,united ,states ,cyber ,command1 the ,department of ,state1 and other ,federal agencies play a critical role in defending the national security interests of the ,united ,states1 including by deploying cyber hunt forward teams at the request of partner nations to reinforce their cyber defenses4 7#ad7 ,securing domestic and international cyber networks and ,,ict infrastructure is a national security priority for the ,united ,states1 which is exemplified by offices and programs across the ,federal ,government that support cybersecurity4 7#ae7 ,corruption and disinformation proliferate in political environments marked by autocratic control or partisan conflict4 7#af7 ,dependence on ,russian sources of fossil fuels and natural gas for the countries of the ,western ,balkans ties their economies and politics to the ,russian ,federation and inhibits their aspirations for ,european integration4 7#ag7 ,reducing the reliance of the ,western ,balkans on ,russian natural gas supplies and fossil fuels is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#ah7 ,the growing influence of ,china in the ,western ,balkans could also have a deleterious impact on strategic competition1 democracy1 and economic integration with ,europe4 7#ai7 ,in ,march #bjbb1 ,president ,biden launched the ,european ,democratic ,resilience ,initiative to bolster democratic resilience1 advance anti-corruption efforts1 and defend human rights in ,ukraine and its neighbors in response to ,russia's war of aggression4 7#bj7 ,the parliamentary and local elections held in ,serbia on ,december #ag1 #bjbc1 and their immediate aftermath are cause for deep concern about the state of ,serbia's democracy1 including due to the final report of the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe's ,office for ,democratic ,institutions and ,human ,rights1 which-- 7,a7 found unjust conditions for the election2 7,b7 found numerous procedural deficiencies1 including inconsistent application of safeguards during voting and counting1 frequent instances of overcrowding1 breaches in secrecy of the vote1 and numerous instances of group voting2 and 7,c7 asserted that voting must be repeated in certain polling stations4 7#ba7 ,the ,organization for ,security and ,co-operation in ,europe also noted that ,serbian officials accused primarily peaceful protestors1 opposition parties1 and civil society of attempting to destabilize the government1 a concerning allegation that threatens the safety of important elements of ,serbian society4 7#bb7 ,democratic countries whose values are in alignment with the ,united ,states make for stronger and more durable partnerships4 #hccc4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is a sense of ,congress that the ,united ,states should-- 7#a7 encourage increased business links and investment between the ,united ,states and allies and partners2 7#b7 support regional integration efforts in the ,western ,balkans2 7#c7 strengthen and expand regional economic integration in the ,western ,balkans1 with consideration for enterprises owned by and employing women and youth2 7#d7 work with allies and partners committed to improving the rule of law1 energy resource diversification1 democratic and economic reform1 and the reduction of poverty in the ,western ,balkans2 7#e7 increase ,united ,states business links and investment with the ,western ,balkans1 particularly in ways that support countries' efforts-- 7,a7 to decrease dependence on ,russian energy sources and fossil fuels2 7,b7 to increase energy diversification1 efficiency1 and conservation2 and 7,c7 to facilitate the transition to cleaner and more reliable sources of energy1 including renewables1 as appropriate2 7#f7 continue to assist in the development1 within the ,western ,balkans1 of-- 7,a7 strong civil societies2 7,b7 public-private partnerships2 7,c7 independent media2 7,d7 transparent1 accountable1 citizen-responsive governance that ensure equal representation of all ethnic groups and respect for religious freedom2 7,e7 political stability2 and 7,f7 modern1 free-market based economies4 7#g7 support the accession of those ,western ,balkans countries that are not already members to the ,european ,union and to the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization 7referred to in this section as ,,nato7 for countries that-- 7,a7 desire membership2 7,b7 are eligible for membership1 7,c7 are supported by all allies to proceed with an invitation for such membership2 and 7,d7 are in a position to further the principles of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty and meaningfully contribute to the collective security of ,,nato2 7#h7 support-- 7,a7 maintaining the full ,european ,union ,force 7,,eufor7 mandate in ,bosnia and ,herzegovina as being in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 encouraging ,,nato and the ,european ,union to review their mission mandates and posture in ,bosnia and ,herzegovina to ensure they are playing a proactive role in establishing a safe and secure environment1 particularly in the realm of defense2 7#i7 acknowledge the ,european ,union membership aspirations of ,albania1 ,bosnia and ,herzegovina1 ,kosovo1 ,north ,macedonia1 ,montenegro1 and ,serbia and support those countries to meet the benchmarks required for their accession2 7#aj7 continue to support the cultural heritage1 and recognize the languages1 of the ,western ,balkans2 7#aa7 coordinate closely with the ,european ,union1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and other allies and partners on sanctions designations in ,western ,balkans countries and work to align efforts as much as possible to demonstrate a clear commitment to upholding democratic values2 7#ab7 expand bilateral security cooperation with non-,,nato member ,western ,balkans countries1 particularly efforts focused on regional integration and cooperation1 including through the ,adriatic ,charter1 which was launched at ,tirana on ,may #b1 #bjjc2 7#ac7 increase efforts to combat ,russian malign influence campaigns and any other destabilizing or disruptive activities targeting the ,western ,balkans through engagement with government institutions1 political stakeholders1 journalists1 civil society organizations1 and industry leaders2 7#ad7 develop a series of cyber resilience standards1 consistent with the ,enhanced ,cyber ,defence ,policy and ,readiness ,action ,plan endorsed at the #bjad ,wales ,summit of the ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization to expand cooperation with partners and allies1 including in the ,western ,balkans1 on cyber security1 hybrid warfare1 and ,,ict infrastructure2 7#ae7 articulate clearly and unambiguously the ,united ,states commitment to supporting democratic values and respect for international law as the sole path forward for the countries of the ,western ,balkans2 7#af7 prioritize partnerships and programming with ,western ,balkan countries that demonstrate commitment toward strengthening their democracies and show respect for human rights2 7#ag7 encourage-- 7,a7 the development and expansion of the respective defense industrial bases of ,,nato ,allies and security partners in the ,western ,balkan countries2 and 7,b7 increased national defense spending in accordance with the ,,nato ,hague ,summit ,declaration agreed to by all ,,nato ,allies in ,june #bjbe2 7#ah7 support the implementation of the ,export ,control and ,related ,border ,security programs in the ,western ,balkans2 and 7#ai7 work with allies and partners to strengthen law enforcement and investigative capacities in ,western ,balkan countries to disrupt transnational criminal organizations and corruption4 #hccd4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,ict ,the term ,,ict means information and communication technology4 7#c7 ,western balkans ,the term ,western ,balkans means the region comprised of the following countries3 7,a7 ,the ,republic of ,albania4 7,b7 ,bosnia and ,herzegovina4 7,c7 ,the ,republic of ,kosovo4 7,d7 ,montenegro4 7,e7 ,the ,republic of ,north ,macedonia4 7,f7 ,the ,republic of ,serbia4 7#d7 ,western balkans country ,the term ,western ,balkans country means any country listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 of paragraph 7#c74 #hcce4 ,sanctions relating to the ,western ,balkans 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall impose the sanctions described in subsection 7c7 with respect to each foreign person that the ,president determines1 on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 engages in an activity described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,activities described ,a foreign person engages in an activity described in this subsection if the foreign person has-- 7#a7 undertaken actions or policies that threaten the peace1 security1 stability1 or territorial integrity of any area or state in the ,western ,balkans2 7#b7 engaged or attempted to engage in actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions in the ,western ,balkans2 7#c7 engaged or attempted to engage in corruption related to the ,western ,balkans1 including corruption by or on behalf of1 a government in the ,western ,balkans1 or a current or former government official in the ,western ,balkans2 7#d7 engaged or attempting to engage in serious human rights abuses in the ,western ,balkans2 or 7#e7 engaged or attempted to engage in1 acts that obstruct or threaten the implementation of any regional security1 peace1 cooperation1 or mutual recognition agreement or framework or accountability mechanism related to the ,western ,balkans1 including the ,prespa ,agreement of #bjah2 the ,ohrid ,framework ,agreement of #bjja2 ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolution #abdd2 the ,dayton ,accords2 or the ,conclusions of the ,peace ,implementation ,conference ,council held in ,london in ,december #aiie1 including the decisions or conclusions of the ,high ,representative1 the ,peace ,implementation ,council1 or its ,steering ,board2 or the ,international ,criminal ,tribunal for the former ,yugoslavia1 or1 with respect to the former ,yugoslavia1 the ,international ,residual ,mechanism for ,criminal ,tribunals4 7c7 ,sanctions described ,the sanctions described in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,blocking of property ,the ,president may exercise all authorities granted under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to block and prohibit all transactions in property and interests in property of the foreign person if such property and interests in property are in the ,united ,states1 come within the ,united ,states1 or come within the possession or control of a ,united ,states person4 7#b7 ,ineligibility for visas1 admission1 or parole 7,a7 ,visas1 admission1 or parole ,an alien described in subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7i7 inadmissible to the ,united ,states2 7ii7 ineligible to receive a visa or other documentation to enter the ,united ,states2 and 7iii7 otherwise ineligible to be admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states or to receive any other benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et #af seq474 7,b7 ,current visas revoked 7i7 ,in general ,the visa or other entry documentation of any alien described in subsection 7a7 is subject to revocation regardless of the issue date of the visa or other entry documentation4 7ii7 ,immediate effect ,a revocation under clause 7i7 shall1 in accordance with section #bba7;i7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abja7;i77-- 7,i7 take effect immediately2 and 7,,ii7 cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the possession of the alien4 7d7 ,implementation2 penalties 7#a7 ,implementation ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 for purposes of carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,penalties ,the penalties provided for in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 shall apply to a person that violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of this section or any regulations promulgated to carry out this section to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of that ,act4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,agricultural commodity ,the term agricultural commodity has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb74 7#b7 ,medical device ,the term medical device has the meaning given the term device in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#c7 ,medicine ,the term medicine has the meaning given the term drug in section #bja of the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba74 7#d7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means a person that is not a ,united ,states person4 7f7 ,termination of sanctions ,the ,president may terminate the application of a sanction imposed pursuant to this section with respect to a person if the ,president certifies to the appropriate committees of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the person is not engaging in the activity that was the basis for such sanction or has taken significant verifiable steps toward stopping such activity2 and 7#b7 the ,president has received reliable assurances that the person will not knowingly engage in activity subject to such sanction in the future4 7g7 ,waiver 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president may waive the application of sanctions imposed pursuant to this section for renewable periods not to exceed #ahj days if the ,president-- 7,a7 determines that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 not less than #ae days before the granting of the waiver1 submits to the appropriate committees of ,congress a notice of and justification for the waiver4 7#b7 ,form ,the waiver described in paragraph 7#a7 may be transmitted in classified form4 7h7 ,exceptions 7#a7 ,humanitarian assistance ,sanctions authorized under this section shall not apply to-- 7,a7 the conduct or facilitation of a transaction for the provision of agricultural commodities1 food1 medicine1 medical devices1 humanitarian assistance1 or for humanitarian purposes2 or 7,b7 transactions that are necessary for1 or ordinarily incident to1 the activities described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,compliance with international obligations and law enforcement activities ,sanctions authorized under this section shall not apply with respect to an alien if admitting or paroling such alien is necessary-- 7,a7 to comply with ,united ,states obligations under-- 7i7 the ,agreement between the ,united ,nations and the ,united ,states of ,america regarding the ,headquarters of the ,united ,nations1 signed at ,lake ,success ,june #bf1 #aidg1 and entered into force ,november #ba1 #aidg2 7ii7 the ,convention on ,consular ,relations1 done at ,vienna ,april #bd1 #aifc1 and entered into force ,march #ai1 #aifg2 or 7iii7 any other international agreement2 or 7,b7 to carry out or assist law enforcement activity in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,exception for intelligence activities ,sanctions authorized under this section shall not apply to-- 7,a7 any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq472 or 7,b7 any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7,a7 ,in general ,the requirement to block and prohibit all transactions in all property and interests in property under this section shall not include the authority or a requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7,b7 ,defined term ,in this paragraph1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 7i7 ,rulemaking ,the ,president is authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section 7which may include regulatory exceptions71 including under section #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjd774 7j7 ,rules of construction 7#a7 ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authorities of the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 7#b7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to modify any sanctions in effect as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7k7 ,sunset ,this section shall cease to have force or effect beginning on the date that is #h years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hccf4 ,democratic and economic development and prosperity initiatives 7a7 ,anti-corruption initiative ,the ,secretary of ,state1 through ongoing and new programs1 should develop an initiative that-- 7#a7 seeks to expand technical assistance in each ,western ,balkans country1 taking into account local conditions and contingent on the agreement of the host country government to develop new national anti-corruption strategies2 7#b7 seeks to share best practices with1 and provide training1 including through the use of embedded advisors1 to civilian law enforcement agencies and judicial institutions1 and other relevant administrative bodies1 of the ,western ,balkans countries1 to improve the efficiency1 transparency1 and accountability of such agencies and institutions2 7#c7 strengthens existing national anti-corruption strategies-- 7,a7 to combat political corruption1 particularly in the judiciary1 independent election oversight bodies1 and public procurement processes2 and 7,b7 to strengthen regulatory and legislative oversight of critical governance areas1 such as freedom of information and public procurement1 including by strengthening cyber defenses and ,,ict infrastructure networks2 7#d7 includes the ,western ,balkans countries in the ,european ,democratic ,resilience ,initiative of the ,department of ,state1 or any equivalent successor initiative1 and considers the ,western ,balkans as a recipient of anti-corruption funding for such initiative2 and 7#e7 seeks to promote the important role of an independent media in countering corruption through engagements with governments of ,western ,balkan countries and providing training opportunities for journalists on investigative reporting4 7b7 ,prioritizing cyber resilience1 regional economic connectivity1 and economic competitiveness 7#a7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7,a7 promoting stronger economic1 civic1 and political relationships among ,western ,balkans countries will enable countries to better utilize existing resources and maximize their economic security and democratic resilience by reinforcing cyber defenses and increasing economic activity among other countries in the region2 and 7,b7 ,united ,states private investments in and assistance toward creating a more integrated region ensures political stability and security for the region4 7#b7 #e-year strategy for economic development and democratic resilience in western balkans ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a regional economic development and democratic resilience strategy for the ,western ,balkans that-- 7,a7 takes into account the efforts of the ,european ,union1 ,european nations1 and other multilateral financing institutions2 7,b7 considers the full set of tools and resources available from the relevant agencies2 7,c7 includes efforts to ensure coordination with multilateral and bilateral partners1 such as the ,european ,union1 the ,world ,bank1 and other relevant assistance frameworks2 7,d7 includes an initial assessment of-- 7i7 economic opportunities for which ,united ,states businesses1 or those of other like-minded partner countries1 would be competitive2 7ii7 legal1 economic1 governance1 infrastructural1 or other barriers limiting ,united ,states economic activity and investment in the ,western ,balkans2 7iii7 the effectiveness of all existing regional cooperation initiatives1 such as the ,open ,balkan initiative and the ,western ,balkans ,common ,regional ,market2 and 7iv7 ways to increase ,united ,states economic activity and investment within the ,western ,balkans2 7,e7 considers ways to develop human and institutional capacity and infrastructure across multiple sectors of economies1 including clean energy1 energy efficiency1 agriculture1 small and medium-sized enterprise development1 health1 and cyber-security2 7,f7 considers ways to assist with the development and implementation of programs or initiatives to increase economic development and prosperity in the region2 7,g7 considers ways to support small- and medium-sized businesses1 including youth-owned and women-owned enterprises2 7,h7 considers ways to promote government and civil society policies and programs that combat corruption and encourage transparency 7including by supporting independent media by promoting the safety and security of journalists71 free and fair competition1 sound governance1 judicial reform1 environmental stewardship1 and business environments conducive to sustainable and inclusive economic growth2 and 7,i7 includes a public diplomacy strategy that describes the actions that will be taken by relevant agencies to increase support for the ,united ,states relationship by citizens of ,western ,balkans countries4 7#c7 ,briefing ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress that describes the progress made towards developing the strategy required under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,regional economic connectivity and development initiative 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 may coordinate a regional economic connectivity and development initiative for the region comprised of each ,western ,balkans country and any ,european ,union member country that shares a border with a ,western ,balkans country 7referred to in this subsection as the ,western ,balkans region7 in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,initiative elements ,the initiative authorized under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 promote private sector growth and competitiveness and increase the capacity of businesses1 particularly small and medium-sized enterprises1 in the ,western ,balkans region2 7,b7 aim to increase intraregional exports to countries in the ,balkans and ,european ,union member states2 7,c7 aim to increase ,united ,states economic activity and investments in countries in the ,western ,balkans2 7,d7 support startup companies1 including companies led by youth or women1 in the ,western ,balkans region by-- 7i7 providing training in business skills and leadership2 and 7ii7 providing opportunities to connect to sources of capital2 7,e7 encourage and promote increased economic activity and investment in the ,western ,balkans through engagement with the ,western ,balkans diaspora communities in the ,united ,states and abroad2 7,f7 provide assistance to the governments and civil society organizations of ,western ,balkans countries to develop-- 7i7 regulations to ensure fair and effective investment2 and 7ii7 screening tools to identify and deter malign foreign investments and other coercive economic practices2 7,g7 identify areas where application of additional resources and workforce retraining could expand successful programs to #a or more countries in the ,western ,balkans region by building on the existing experience and program architecture2 7,h7 compare existing single-country sector analyses to determine areas of focus that would benefit from a regional approach with respect to the ,western ,balkans region2 and 7,i7 promote intraregional economic connectivity throughout the ,western ,balkans region through-- 7i7 programming1 including grants1 cooperative agreements1 and other forms of assistance2 7ii7 expanding awareness of the availability of loans and other financial instruments from the ,united ,states ,government2 and 7iii7 coordinating access to existing instruments to promote economic activity and investment that are available through allies and partners in the ,western ,balkans region1 including the ,european ,union and international financial institutions4 7#c7 ,support for regional infrastructure projects ,the initiative authorized under paragraph 7#a7 should facilitate and prioritize support for regional infrastructure projects1 including-- 7,a7 transportation projects that build roads1 bridges1 railways and other physical infrastructure to facilitate travel of goods and people throughout the ,western ,balkans region2 7,b7 technical support and the promotion of investments needed to meet ,united ,states and ,european ,union standards for air travel1 including screening and information sharing2 7,c7 the development of telecommunications networks with trusted providers2 7,d7 infrastructure projects that connect ,western ,balkans countries to each other and to countries with which they share a border2 7,e7 information exchange on effective tender procedures and transparent procurement processes2 7,f7 investment transparency programs that will help countries in the ,western ,balkans analyze gaps and establish institutional and regulatory reforms necessary-- 7i7 to create an enabling environment for economic activities and investment2 and 7ii7 to strengthen protections against high-risk investments2 7,g7 sharing best practices learned from the ,united ,states and other international partners to ensure that institutional and regulatory mechanisms are fair1 nonarbitrary1 effective1 and free from corruption2 7,h7 projects that support regional energy security and reduce dependence on ,russian energy2 7,i7 technical assistance and generating private investment in projects that promote connectivity and energy-sharing in the ,western ,balkans region2 7,j7 technical assistance to support regional collaboration on environmental protection that includes governmental1 political1 civic1 and business stakeholders2 and 7,k7 technical assistance to develop financing options and help create linkages with potential financing institutions and investors4 7#d7 ,requirements ,all programming under the initiative authorized under paragraph 7#a7 should-- 7,a7 be open to the participation of ,albania1 ,bosnia and ,herzegovina1 ,kosovo1 ,montenegro1 ,north ,macedonia1 and ,serbia2 7,b7 be consistent with ,european ,union accession requirements2 7,c7 be focused on retaining talent within the ,western ,balkans2 7,d7 promote government policies in ,western ,balkans countries that encourage free and fair competition1 sound governance1 environmental protection1 and business environments that are conducive to sustainable and inclusive economic growth2 and 7,e7 include a public diplomacy strategy to inform local and regional audiences in the ,western ,balkans region about the initiative1 including specific programs and projects4 7d7 ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation 7#a7 ,appointments ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 in collaboration with the ,secretary of ,state1 should consider including a regional office with responsibilities for the ,western ,balkans within the ,corporation's plans to open new regional offices4 7#b7 ,joint report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation and the ,secretary of ,state should submit a joint report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that includes-- 7,a7 an assessment of the benefits of providing sovereign loan guarantees to countries in the ,western ,balkans to support infrastructure and energy diversification projects2 7,b7 an outline of additional resources1 such as tools1 funding1 and personnel1 which may be required to offer sovereign loan guarantees in the ,western ,balkans2 and 7,c7 an assessment of how the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,trade and ,development ,agency and the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states1 can deploy its insurance products in support of bonds or other instruments issued to raise capital through ,united ,states financial markets in the ,western ,balkans4 #hccg4 ,promoting cross-cultural and educational engagement 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 promoting partnerships between ,united ,states universities and universities in the ,western ,balkans advances ,united ,states foreign policy goals and requires a whole-of-government approach1 including the utilization of public-private partnerships2 and 7#b7 such partnerships would provide opportunities for exchanging academic ideas1 technical expertise1 research1 and cultural understanding for the benefit of the ,united ,states and may provide additional beneficial opportunities for cooperation in the private sector4 7b7 ,university partnerships ,the ,president1 working through the ,secretary of ,state1 is authorized to promote partnerships between ,united ,states universities and universities in the ,western ,balkans1 including-- 7#a7 supporting research and analysis on cyber resilience2 7#b7 working with partner governments to reform policies1 improve curricula1 strengthen data systems1 train teachers and students1 including ,english language teaching1 and to provide quality1 inclusive learning materials2 7#c7 encouraging knowledge exchanges to help provide individuals1 especially those who historically have had reduced access to relevant education1 training1 and skills for meaningful employment2 7#d7 promoting teaching and research exchanges between institutions of higher education in the ,western ,balkans and in the ,united ,states2 and 7#e7 encouraging alliances and exchanges with like-minded institutions of education within the ,western ,balkans and the larger ,european continent4 #hcch4 ,young ,balkan ,leaders ,initiative 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 regular people-to-people exchange programs that bring religious leaders1 journalists1 civil society members1 politicians1 and other individuals from the ,western ,balkans to the ,united ,states will strengthen existing relationships and advance ,united ,states interests and shared values in the ,western ,balkans region2 and 7#b7 the ,department of ,state1 through ,,bold1 a leadership program for young leaders in certain ,western ,balkans countries1 plays an important role to develop young leaders in improving civic engagement and economic development in ,bosnia and ,herzegovina1 ,serbia1 and ,montenegro4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary of ,state should continue the ,,bold ,leadership ,program1 which shall hereafter be known as the ,young ,balkan ,leaders ,initiative1 to promote educational and professional development for young adult leaders and professionals in the ,western ,balkans who have demonstrated a passion to contribute to the continued development of the ,western ,balkans region4 7c7 ,conduct of initiative ,the goals of the ,young ,balkan ,leaders ,initiative should include-- 7#a7 building the capacity of young ,balkan leaders in the ,western ,balkans in the areas of business and information technology1 cyber security and digitization1 agriculture1 civic engagement1 and public administration2 7#b7 supporting young ,balkan leaders by offering professional development1 training1 and networking opportunities1 particularly in the areas of leadership1 innovation1 civic engagement1 elections1 human rights1 entrepreneurship1 good governance1 public administration1 and journalism2 7#c7 supporting young political1 parliamentary1 and civic ,balkan leaders in collaboration on regional initiatives related to good governance1 environmental protection1 government ethics1 and minority inclusion2 and 7#d7 providing increased economic and technical assistance to young ,balkan leaders to promote economic growth and strengthen ties between businesses1 investors1 and entrepreneurs in the ,united ,states and in ,western ,balkans countries4 7d7 ,fellowships ,under the ,young ,balkan ,leaders ,initiative1 the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to award fellowships to young leaders from the ,western ,balkans who-- 7#a7 are between #ah and #ce years of age2 7#b7 have demonstrated strong capabilities in entrepreneurship1 innovation1 public service1 and leadership2 7#c7 have had a positive impact in their communities1 organizations1 or institutions1 including by promoting cross-regional and multiethnic cooperation2 and 7#d7 represent a cross-section of the country's demographics4 7e7 ,briefing on certain exchange programs ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall provide a briefing to the appropriate committees of ,congress that describes the status of exchange programs involving the ,western ,balkans region4 #hcci4 ,supporting cybersecurity and cyber resilience in the ,western ,balkans 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 ,united ,states support for cybersecurity1 cyber resilience1 and secure ,,ict infrastructure in ,western ,balkans countries will strengthen the region's ability to defend itself from and respond to malicious cyber activity conducted by nonstate and foreign actors1 including foreign governments1 that seek to influence the region2 7#b7 insecure ,,ict networks that are vulnerable to manipulation can increase opportunities for-- 7,a7 the compromise of cyber infrastructure1 including data networks1 electronic infrastructure1 and software systems2 and 7,b7 the use of online information operations by adversaries and malign actors to undermine ,united ,states allies and interests2 7#c7 it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states to support the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of ,western ,balkans countries2 and 7#d7 it is in the national security interest of the ,united ,states to support continued progress to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure in ,western ,balkan countries in response to threats posed by state and non-state actors1 including threats originating from the ,russian ,federation1 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran1 or the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7b7 ,interagency report on cybersecurity and the digital information environment in ,western ,balkans countries ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress and the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate that contains-- 7#a7 an overview of interagency efforts to strengthen cybersecurity and cyber resilience in ,western ,balkans countries2 7#b7 a review of the information environment in each ,western ,balkans country2 7#c7 a review of existing ,united ,states ,government cyber and digital initiatives that-- 7,a7 counter influence operations and safeguard elections and democratic processes in ,western ,balkans countries2 7,b7 strengthen ,,ict infrastructure1 digital accessibility1 and cybersecurity capacity in the ,western ,balkans2 7,c7 support democracy and internet freedom in ,western ,balkans countries2 and 7,d7 build cyber capacity of governments who are allies or partners of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 an assessment of cyber threat information sharing between the ,united ,states and ,western ,balkans countries2 7#e7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 options for the ,united ,states to better support cybersecurity and cyber resilience in ,western ,balkans countries through changes to current assistance authorities2 and 7,b7 the advantages or limitations1 such as funding or office space1 of posting cyber professionals from other ,federal departments and agencies to ,united ,states diplomatic posts in ,western ,balkans countries and providing relevant training to ,foreign ,service ,officers2 and 7#f7 any additional support needed from the ,united ,states for the cybersecurity and cyber resilience of the following ,,nato ,allies3 ,albania1 ,montenegro1 and ,north ,macedonia4 #hcdj4 ,relations between ,kosovo and ,serbia 7a7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,agreement on the ,path to ,normalization of ,relations1 which was agreed to by ,kosovo and ,serbia on ,february #bg1 #bjbc1 with the facilitation of the ,european ,union1 is a positive step forward in advancing normalization between the two countries2 7#b7 ,serbia and ,kosovo should seek to make immediate progress on the ,implementation ,annex to the agreement referred to in paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 once sufficient progress has been made on the ,implementation ,annex1 the ,united ,states should consider advancing initiatives to strengthen bilateral relations with both countries1 which could include-- 7,a7 establishing bilateral strategic dialogues with ,kosovo and ,serbia2 and 7,b7 advancing concrete initiatives to deepen economic ties and investment with both countries2 and 7#d7 the ,united ,states should continue to support a comprehensive final agreement between ,kosovo and ,serbia based on mutual recognition4 7b7 ,statement of policy ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states ,government that-- 7#a7 it shall not pursue any policy that advocates for land swaps1 partition1 or other forms of redrawing borders along ethnic lines in the ,western ,balkans as a means to settle disputes between nation states in the region2 and 7#b7 it should support pluralistic democracies in countries in the ,western ,balkans as a means to prevent a return to the ethnic strife that once characterized the region4 #hcda4 ,reports on ,russian and ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in the ,western ,balkans 7a7 ,reports required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of other ,federal departments or agencies1 as appropriate1 shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress1 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate1 and the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives regarding ,russian and ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns carried out with respect to ,balkan countries that seek-- 7#a7 to undermine democratic institutions2 7#b7 to promote political instability2 and 7#c7 to harm the interests of the ,united ,states and ,north ,atlantic ,treaty ,organization member and partner states in the ,western ,balkans4 7b7 ,elements ,each report submitted pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an assessment of the objectives of the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china regarding malign influence operations and campaigns carried out with respect to ,western ,balkans countries-- 7,a7 to undermine democratic institutions1 including the planning and execution of democratic elections2 7,b7 to promote political instability2 and 7,c7 to manipulate the information environment2 7#b7 the activities and roles of the ,department of ,state and other relevant ,federal agencies in countering ,russian and ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns2 7#c7 an assessment of-- 7,a7 each network1 entity and individual1 to the extent such information is available1 of ,russia1 ,china1 or any other country with which ,russia or ,china may cooperate1 that is supporting such ,russian or ,chinese malign influence operations or campaigns1 including the provision of financial or operational support to activities in a ,western ,balkans country that may limit freedom of speech or create barriers of access to democratic processes1 including exercising the right to vote in a free and fair election2 and 7,b7 the role of each such entity in providing such support2 7#d7 the identification of the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures used in ,russian or ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in ,western ,balkans countries2 7#e7 an assessment of the effect of previous ,russian or ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns that targeted alliances and partnerships of the ,united ,states ,armed ,forces in the ,western ,balkans1 including the effectiveness of such operations and campaigns in achieving the objectives of ,russia and ,china1 respectively2 7#f7 the identification of each ,western ,balkans country with respect to which ,russia or ,china has conducted or attempted to conduct a malign influence operation or campaign2 7#g7 an assessment of the capacity and efforts of ,,nato and of each individual ,western ,balkans country to counter ,russian or ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns carried out with respect to ,western ,balkans countries2 7#h7 the efforts by the ,united ,states to combat such malign influence operations in the ,western ,balkans1 including through the ,countering ,russian ,influence ,fund and the ,countering ,people's ,republic of ,china ,malign ,influence ,fund2 7#i7 an assessment of the tactics1 techniques1 and procedures that the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence and the ,secretary of ,defense1 determines are likely to be used in future ,russian or ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns carried out with respect to ,western ,balkans countries2 and 7#aj7 activities that the ,department of ,state and other relevant ,federal agencies could use to increase the ,united ,states ,government's capacity to counter ,russian and ,chinese malign influence operations and campaigns in ,western ,balkans countries4 7c7 ,form ,each report required under subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 ,d ,countering ,wrongful ,detention ,act of #bjbe #hcea4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,countering ,wrongful ,detention ,act of #bjbe4 #hceb4 ,designation of a foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention ,the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #cjf the following3 #cjf;,a4 ,designation of a foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the notice requirement of subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 may designate a foreign country that has provided support for or directly engaged in the unlawful or wrongful detention of a ,united ,states national as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention based on any of the following criteria3 7#a7 ,the unlawful or wrongful detention of a ,united ,states national occurs in the foreign country4 7#b7 ,the government of the foreign country or an entity organized under the laws of a foreign country has failed to release an unlawfully or wrongfully detained ,united ,states national within #cj days of being officially notified by the ,department of ,state of the unlawful or wrongful detention4 7#c7 ,actions taken by the government of the foreign country indicate that the government is responsible for1 complicit in1 or materially supports the unlawful or wrongful detention of a ,united ,states national1 including by acting as described in paragraph 7#b7 after having been notified by the ,department of ,state4 7#d7 ,the actions of a state or nonstate actor in the foreign country1 including any previous action relating to unlawful or wrongful detention or hostage taking of a ,united ,states national1 pose a risk to the safety and security of ,united ,states nationals abroad sufficient to warrant designation of the foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,termination of designation ,the ,secretary of ,state may terminate the designation of a foreign country under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary certifies to ,congress that the government of the foreign country-- 7#a7 has released the ,united ,states nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained within the territory of the foreign country2 7#b7 has positively contributed to the release of ,united ,states nationals taken hostage within the territory of the foreign country or from the custody of a nonstate entity2 7#c7 has demonstrated changes in leadership or policies with respect to unlawful or wrongful detention and hostage taking2 or 7#d7 has provided assurances that the government of the foreign country will not engage or be complicit in or support acts described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,briefing and reports to ,congress2 publication 7#a7 ,consultation and reports to ,congress 7,a7 ,consultation ,prior to the designation under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall consult the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7,b7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #g days after making a designation of a foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report notifying the committees of the designation1 including a certification of which criteria in subsection 7a7 are the basis for the designation4 7,c7 ,elements ,in each report submitted under subparagraph 7,b7 with respect to the designation of a foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention1 the ,secretary shall include-- 7i7 the justification for the designation2 and 7ii7 a description of any action taken by the ,united ,states ,government1 including the ,secretary of ,state or the head of any other relevant ,federal agency1 in response to the designation to deter the unlawful or wrongful detention or hostage-taking of foreign nationals in the country4 7#b7 ,initial briefing required ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall brief ,congress on the following3 7,a7 ,whether any of the following countries should be designated as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention under subsection 7a73 7i7 ,afghanistan4 7ii7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7iii7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7iv7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7v7 ,venezuela under the regime of ,nicols ,maduro4 7vi7 ,the ,republic of ,belarus4 7,b7 ,the steps taken by the ,secretary and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies to deter the unlawful and wrongful detention of ,united ,states nationals and to respond to such detentions1 including-- 7i7 any engagement with private sector companies to optimize the distribution of travel advisories2 and 7ii7 any engagement with private companies responsible for promoting travel to foreign countries engaged in the unlawful or wrongful detention of ,united ,states nationals4 7,c7 ,an assessment of a possible expansion of chapter #ig of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,foreign ,sovereign ,immunities ,act of #aigf7 to include an exception from asset seizure immunity for ,state ,sponsors of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention4 7,d7 ,a detailed plan on the manner by which a geographic travel restriction should or could be instituted against ,state ,sponsors of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention4 7,e7 ,the progress made in multilateral fora1 including the ,united ,nations and other international organizations1 to address the unlawful and wrongful detention of ,united ,states nationals1 in addition to nationals of partners and allies of the ,united ,states in foreign countries4 7#c7 ,annual briefing 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs and the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress with respect to unlawful or wrongful detentions taking place in the countries listed under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 and actions taken by the ,secretary of ,state and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies to deter the wrongful detention of ,united ,states nationals1 including any steps taken in accordance with paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,no limitation on other briefings ,any briefings pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall be in addition to any briefings requested by the appropriate congressional committees4 ,nothing in this provision shall be construed to limit the provision of any other briefings to the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7#d7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall make available on a publicly accessible website of the ,department of ,state1 and regularly update1 a list of foreign countries designated as ,state ,sponsors of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,review of available responses to state sponsors of unlawful or wrongful detention ,upon designation of a foreign country as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall conduct a comprehensive review of the use of existing authorities to respond to and deter the unlawful or wrongful detention of ,united ,states nationals in the foreign country1 including-- 7#a7 sanctions available under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 7#b7 visa restrictions available under section #gjca7;c7 of the ,department of ,state1 ,foreign ,operations1 and ,related ,programs ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbd 7division ,f of ,public ,law #aah-dg2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb note7 or any other provision of ,federal law2 7#c7 sanctions available under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 7#d7 restrictions on assistance provided to the government of the country under the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 or any other provision of ,federal law2 7#e7 restrictions on the export of certain goods to the country under the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq471 the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhja et seq471 or any other ,federal law2 and 7#f7 designating the government of the country as a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism pursuant to-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any other provision of law4 7e7 ,defined term ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives4 7f7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to imply that-- 7#a7 the ,united ,states ,government formally recognizes any particular country or the government of such country as legitimate2 or 7#b7 every ,united ,states national detained in a country designated as a ,state ,sponsor of ,unlawful or ,wrongful ,detention under subsection 7a7 should be or is determined to be wrongfully detained under the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda et seq474 4 #hcec4 ,congressional ,report on components related to hostage affairs and recovery 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the ,hostage ,response ,group established pursuant to section #cje7;a7 of the ,robert ,levinson ,hostage ,recovery and ,hostage-,taking ,accountability ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda;c7a774 7#b7 ,the ,hostage ,recovery ,fusion ,cell established pursuant to section #cjd7;a7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda;b7a774 7#c7 ,the ,office of the ,special ,presidential ,envoy for ,hostage ,affairs established pursuant to section #cjc7;a7 of such ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #agda;a7a774 7b7 ,elements ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the existing structure of each component listed in subsection 7a72 7#b7 recommendations on how the components can be improved1 including through reorganization or consolidation of the components2 and 7#c7 cost efficiencies on the components listed in subsection 7a71 including resources available to eligible former wrongful detainees and hostages and their family members4 #hced4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title or the amendments made by this title may be construed as preventing the freedom of travel of ,united ,states citizens4 ,e ,other ,matters #hcfa4 ,national registry of ,korean ,american divided families 7a7 ,national registry 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,special ,envoy on ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,issues1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for ,consular ,affairs1 or such other individual as the ,secretary may designate1 shall-- 7,a7 engage1 to the extent practicable1 ,korean ,american families who wish to be reunited with family members residing in ,north ,korea from which such ,korean ,american families were divided after the signing of the ,agreement ,concerning a ,military ,armistice in ,korea1 signed at ,panmunjom ,july #bg1 #aiec 7commonly referred to as the ,korean ,war ,armistice ,agreement 71 in anticipation of future reunions for such families and family members1 including in-person and video reunions2 and 7,b7 establish a private1 internal national registry of the names and other relevant information of such ,korean ,american families-- 7i7 to facilitate such future reunions2 and 7ii7 to provide for a repository of information about such ,korean ,american families and family members in ,north ,korea1 including information about individuals who may be deceased4 7#b7 ,disclosure of information ,the ,secretary of ,state may enter into agreements with ,korean individuals and families1 academic institutions1 or other members of the public1 as appropriate1 to share1 in whole or in part1 information collected and housed in the database if-- 7,a7 the ,united ,states person whose personally identifiable information would be disclosed as a result of an agreement has provided consent to such disclosure2 and 7,b7 the agreement outlines reasonable steps and commitments to ensure that any information disclosed as a result of such agreement is-- 7i7 kept private and confidential2 and 7ii7 will not be disclosed improperly to other parties outside the agreement4 7b7 ,actions to facilitate dialogue between the ,united ,states and ,north ,korea 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state should take steps to ensure that any direct dialogue between the ,united ,states and ,north ,korea includes progress towards holding future reunions for ,korean ,american families and their family members in ,north ,korea4 7#b7 ,consultations ,the ,secretary of ,state shall consult with the ,government of the ,republic of ,korea1 as appropriate1 in carrying out this subsection4 7#c7 ,reporting requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,special ,envoy on ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,issues1 shall include in each report required under section #ajg7;d7 of the ,north ,korean ,human ,rights ,act of #bjjd 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ghag7;d77 a description of the consultations described in paragraph 7#b7 conducted during the year preceding the submission of the report4 7,b7 ,elements ,the reporting required under subparagraph 7,a7 should include-- 7i7 the status of the national registry established pursuant to subsection 7a77#a77;,b72 7ii7 the number of individuals included on the registry who-- 7,i7 have met their family members in ,north ,korea during previous reunions2 and 7,,ii7 have yet to meet their family members in ,north ,korea2 7iii7 a summary of responses by ,north ,korea to requests by the ,united ,states ,government to hold reunions of divided families2 and 7iv7 a description of actions taken by ,north ,korea that prevent the emigration of family members of ,korean ,american families4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #hcfb4 ,sense of ,congress on ,russia's illegal abduction of ,ukrainian children 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,since the ,russian ,federation's full-scale invasion of ,ukraine in ,february #bjbb1 the ,russian ,federation military forces and the ,government of the ,russian ,federation have abducted1 forcibly transferred1 or facilitated the illegal deportation of at least #bj1jjj ,ukrainian children4 7#b7 ,the ,russian ,federation's abduction1 forcible transfer1 and facilitation of the illegal deportation of ,ukrainian children has left countless children and families with devastating physical and psychological trauma4 7b7 ,sense of congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,congress-- 7#a7 condemns the ,russian ,federation's abduction1 forcible transfer1 and facilitation of the illegal deportation of ,ukrainian children2 and 7#b7 implores the ,russian ,federation to work with the international community to ensure the return1 without delay1 of all forcibly transferred ,ukrainian children to their families4 #hcfc4 ,supporting the identification and recovery of abducted ,ukrainian children 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,abducted ,ukrainian ,children ,recovery and ,accountability ,act4 7b7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,according to a ,white ,house press release1 dated ,march #be1 #bjbe1 ,the ,united ,states and ,ukraine agreed that the ,united ,states remains committed to helping achieve the exchange of prisoners of war1 the release of civilian detainees1 and the return of forcibly transferred ,ukrainian children44 7#b7 ,to implement the commitment referred to in paragraph 7#a71 the ,united ,states ,government requires an organized and resourced policy approach to assist ,ukraine with-- 7,a7 investigations of ,russia's abduction of ,ukrainian children2 7,b7 the rehabilitation and reintegration of children returned to ,ukraine2 and 7,c7 justice and accountability for perpetrators of the abductions4 7c7 ,authorization of technical assistance and advisory support 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,department of ,justice and the ,department of ,state are authorized-- 7,a7 to provide law enforcement and intelligence technical assistance1 training1 capacity building1 and advisory support to the ,government of ,ukraine in support of the commitment described in subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 to advance the objectives described in subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,type of assistance ,the law enforcement and intelligence technical assistance authorized under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 may include-- 7,a7 training regarding the utilization of biometric identification technologies in abduction and trafficking in persons investigations2 7,b7 assistance with respect to collecting and analyzing open source intelligence information2 7,c7 assistance in the development and use of secure communications technologies2 and 7,d7 assistance with respect to managing and securing relevant databases4 7#c7 ,reports ,not later than #cj days after the determination to provide assistance in any category identified in this subsection1 the ,secretary of ,state shall brief the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives on-- 7,a7 the amount of assistance determined to be obligated2 7,b7 the type of assistance to be utilized2 and 7,c7 any information on the technology operationalized to support the means identified in this subsection4 7d7 ,coordination 7#a7 ,nongovernmental organizations ,the ,department of ,justice and the ,department of ,state may coordinate with nongovernmental organizations to carry out the assistance authorized under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,federal agencies ,the ,national ,security ,council may coordinate with appropriate representatives from the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,state1 the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 and other ,federal agencies1 as needed1 to carry out the assistance authorized under subsection 7c74 7e7 ,rehabilitation and reintegration 7#a7 ,authorization of assistance ,the ,secretary of ,state is authorized to provide support to the ,government of ,ukraine and nongovernmental organizations and local civil society groups in ,ukraine for the purpose of providing ,ukrainian children 7including teenagers7 who have been abducted1 forcibly transferred1 or held against their will by the ,russian ,federation with-- 7,a7 medical and psychological rehabilitation services2 7,b7 family reunification and support services2 and 7,c7 services in support of the reintegration of such children into ,ukrainian society1 including case management1 legal aid1 and educational screening and placement4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives that describes all current or planned foreign assistance programs that will provide the assistance authorized under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,atrocity ,crimes ,advisory ,group for ,ukraine ,the ,department of ,state is authorized to support the ,atrocity ,crimes ,advisory ,group for ,ukraine by providing technical assistance1 capacity building1 and advisory support to the ,government of ,ukraine's ,office of the ,prosecutor ,general1 and other relevant components of the ,government of ,ukraine1 for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting cases involving abducted children1 and other atrocity crimes4 7g7 ,department of ,justice ,the ,department of ,justice is authorized to provide technical assistance1 capacity building1 and advisory support to the ,government of ,ukraine through its ,office of ,overseas ,prosecutorial ,development1 ,assistance1 and ,training1 which shall be coordinated by the ,resident ,legal ,adviser at the ,united ,states ,embassy in ,kyiv1 for the purpose of investigating and prosecuting cases involving abducted children1 and other atrocity crimes4 7h7 ,reports ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7#a7 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,attorney ,general1 shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives that describes current and planned ,united ,states ,government support for the ,government of ,ukraine's work to investigate and prosecute atrocity crimes2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives that outlines-- 7,a7 any discrepancies between the sanctions regimes of the ,united ,states1 the ,united ,kingdom1 and the ,european ,union with respect to those responsible for the abduction of ,ukrainian children2 and 7,b7 efforts made by the ,united ,states ,government to better align such sanction regimes4 #hcfd4 ,fairness in issuance of tactical gear to ,diplomatic ,security ,service personnel 7a7 ,in general ,in any instance when the ,diplomatic ,security ,service of the ,department of ,state issues tactical gear to ,special ,agents1 uniform division officers1 or personal service contractors1 the ,service must1 whenever such products are commercially available1 provide both men's and women's sizing options4 7b7 ,tactical gear defined ,in this section1 the term tactical gear includes1 among other items1 ballistic plates1 ballistic plate carriers1 helmets1 media jackets1 tactical pants1 and gloves4 #hcfe4 ,strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in ,mexico 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report with a strategy for countering transnational criminal organizations in ,mexico4 7b7 ,strategy elements ,the strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following elements3 7#a7 ,a detailed plan for how ,united ,states security assistance will-- 7,a7 dismantle transnational criminal networks that traffic illicit drugs1 including fentanyl1 into the ,united ,states and profit from other criminal activities1 including pervasive human trafficking and human smuggling1 weapons trafficking1 cybercrimes1 money laundering1 and the importation of precursor chemicals to mass-produce illicit drugs2 7,b7 increase the capacity of ,mexico's military and public security institutions to improve security at ,mexico's northern and southern borders and degrade transnational criminal organizations2 and 7,c7 enhance the institutional capacity of civilian law enforcement1 prosecutors1 and courts to strengthen rule of law1 redress public corruption related to the activities and influence of transnational criminal organizations1 and combat impunity4 7#b7 ,a detailed summary of activities to implement the plan described in paragraph 7#a71 including a list of implementing government entities and nongovernmental organizations4 7#c7 ,a detailed assessment of previous assistance to ,mexico under the ,mrida ,initiative and the ,bicentennial ,framework for ,security1 ,public ,health1 and ,safe ,communities focused on how these initiatives advanced ,united ,states national security objectives1 including those listed in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,a detailed summary of priorities1 milestones1 and performance measures to monitor and evaluate results of the strategy4 7#e7 ,a fraud risk assessment1 conducted by the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,state for the ,department of ,state's current security assistance programs in ,mexico that-- 7,a7 identifies inherent fraud risks affecting such programs2 7,b7 assesses the likelihood and impact of inherent fraud risks2 7,c7 determines fraud risk tolerance2 7,d7 examines the suitability of existing fraud controls and prioritizes residual fraud risks2 and 7,e7 documents the program's fraud risk profile4 7c7 ,bilateral cooperation reporting ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include an overview of bilateral cooperation mechanisms and engagements between the ,united ,states ,government and the ,government of ,mexico1 such as diplomatic engagements1 security assistance programs1 technical assistance1 and other forms of cooperation that advance the priorities described in subsection 7b74 7d7 ,form ,the report and strategy required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7e7 ,implementation report ,not later than one year after the submission of the report and strategy required by subsection 7a71 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the implementation of the strategy4 7f7 ,rule of ,construction regarding use of military force against ,mexico ,nothing in this section may be construed as an authorization for the use of military force against ,mexico or any entity within ,mexico4 #hcff4 ,international nuclear energy 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,international ,nuclear ,energy ,act of #bjbe4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced nuclear reactor ,the term advanced nuclear reactor has the meaning given the term in section #iea7;b7 of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbga7;b771 except that1 for purposes of this section1 the reference to reactors operating on the date of enactment of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 of that section shall be deemed to read reactors operating in the ,united ,states on the date of enactment of the ,energy ,act of #bjbj4 7#b7 ,ally or partner nation ,the term ally or partner nation means-- 7,a7 the ,government of any country that is a member of the ,organization for ,economic ,co-operation and ,development2 7,b7 the ,government of the ,republic of ,india2 and 7,c7 the ,government of any country designated as an ally or partner nation by the ,secretary of ,state for purposes of this section4 7#c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committees on ,foreign ,relations1 ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs1 ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#d7 ,associated entity ,the term associated entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is owned1 controlled1 or operated by-- 7i7 an ally or partner nation2 or 7ii7 an associated individual2 or 7,b7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 a country described in paragraph 7#b71 including a corporation that is incorporated in a country described in that paragraph4 7#e7 ,associated individual ,the term associated individual means a foreign national who is a national of a country described in paragraph 7#b74 7#f7 ,civil nuclear ,the term civil nuclear means activities1 other than atomic energy defense activities1 relating to-- 7,a7 nuclear plant construction2 7,b7 nuclear fuel services2 7,c7 nuclear energy financing2 7,d7 nuclear plant operations2 7,e7 nuclear plant regulation2 7,f7 nuclear medicine2 7,g7 nuclear safety2 7,h7 community engagement in areas in reasonable proximity to nuclear sites2 7,i7 infrastructure support for nuclear energy2 7,j7 nuclear plant decommissioning2 7,k7 nuclear liability2 7,l7 safe storage and safe disposal of spent nuclear fuel2 7,m7 environmental safeguards2 7,n7 nuclear nonproliferation and security2 and 7,o7 technology related to the matters described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,n74 7#g7 ,embarking civil nuclear nation 7,a7 ,in general ,the term embarking civil nuclear nation means a country that-- 7i7 does not have a civil nuclear energy program2 7ii7 is in the process of developing or expanding a civil nuclear energy program1 including safeguards and a legal and regulatory framework1 for-- 7,i7 nuclear safety2 7,,ii7 nuclear security2 7,,iii7 radioactive waste management2 7,,iv7 civil nuclear energy2 7,v7 environmental safeguards2 7,,vi7 community engagement in areas in reasonable proximity to nuclear sites2 7,,vii7 nuclear liability2 or 7,,viii7 nuclear reactor licensing2 7iii7 is in the process of selecting1 developing1 constructing1 or utilizing nuclear reactors1 including advanced nuclear reactors1 or advanced civil nuclear technologies2 or 7iv7 is eligible to receive development lending from the ,world ,bank4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term embarking civil nuclear nation does not include-- 7i7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 7ii7 the ,russian ,federation2 7iii7 the ,republic of ,belarus2 7iv7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 7v7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7vi7 the ,republic of ,cuba2 7vii7 the ,bolivarian ,republic of ,venezuela2 7viii7 ,burma2 or 7ix7 any other country-- 7,i7 the property or interests in property of the government of which are blocked pursuant to the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq472 or 7,,ii7 the government of which the ,secretary of ,state has determined has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism for purposes of-- 7aa7 section #fbj;,a7a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga7;a772 7bb7 section #dj7;d7 of the ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 7cc7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,export ,control ,reform ,act of #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i772 or 7dd7 any other relevant provision of law4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,energy4 7#i7 ,spent nuclear fuel ,the term spent nuclear fuel has the meaning given the term in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja74 7#aj7 ,united ,states nuclear energy company ,the term ,united ,states nuclear energy company means a company that-- 7,a7 is organized under the laws of1 or otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of1 the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 is involved in the nuclear energy industry4 7c7 ,nuclear exports working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a working group1 to be known as the ,nuclear ,exports ,working ,group 7referred to in this subsection as the working group74 7#b7 ,composition ,the working group shall be composed of-- 7,a7 senior-level ,federal officials1 selected internally by the applicable ,federal agency or organization1 from any ,federal agency or organization that the ,president determines to be appropriate2 and 7,b7 other senior-level ,federal officials1 selected internally by the applicable ,federal agency or organization1 from any other ,federal agency or organization that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,reporting ,the working group shall report to the ,president or #a or more ,federal officials designated by the ,president1 if applicable4 7#d7 ,duties ,the working group shall coordinate1 not less frequently than quarterly1 with the ,civil ,nuclear ,trade ,advisory ,committee of the ,department of ,commerce1 the ,nuclear ,energy ,advisory ,committee of the ,department of ,energy1 and other advisory or stakeholder groups1 as necessary1 to maintain an accurate and up-to-date knowledge of the standing of civil nuclear exports from the ,united ,states1 including with respect to meeting the targets established as part of the #aj-year civil nuclear trade strategy described in paragraph 7#e77;,a74 7#e7 ,strategy 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the working group shall establish a #aj-year civil nuclear trade strategy1 including biennial targets for the export of civil nuclear technologies1 including light water and non-light water reactors and associated equipment and technologies1 civil nuclear materials1 and nuclear fuel that align with meeting international energy demand while seeking to avoid or reduce emissions and prevent the dissemination of nuclear technology1 materials1 and weapons to adversarial nations and terrorist groups4 7,b7 ,collaboration required ,in establishing the strategy under subparagraph 7,a71 the working group shall collaborate with-- 7i7 any ,federal department or agency that the ,president determines to be appropriate2 and 7ii7 representatives of private industry and experts in nuclear security and risk reduction1 as appropriate4 7d7 ,engagement with ally or partner nations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall launch1 in accordance with applicable nuclear technology export laws 7including regulations71 an international initiative to modernize the civil nuclear outreach to embarking civil nuclear nations4 7#b7 ,financing 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the initiative described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,president1 acting through an appropriate ,federal official1 and in coordination with the officials described in subparagraph 7,b71 may1 if the ,president determines to be appropriate1 seek to establish cooperative financing relationships for the export of civil nuclear technology1 components1 materials1 and infrastructure to embarking civil nuclear nations4 7,b7 ,officials described ,the officials referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 appropriate officials of any ,federal agency that the ,president determines to be appropriate2 and 7ii7 appropriate officials representing foreign countries and governments1 including-- 7,i7 ally or partner nations2 7,,ii7 embarking civil nuclear nations2 and 7,,iii7 any other country or government that the ,president 1 in consultation with the officials described in clause 7i71 determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,activities ,in carrying out the initiative described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall-- 7,a7 assist nongovernmental organizations1 the ,department of ,energy1 and other relevant ,federal departments and agencies in the provision of education and training to foreign governments in nuclear safety1 security1 and safeguards-- 7i7 through engagement with the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 or 7ii7 independently1 if the applicable entity determines that it would be more advantageous under the circumstances to provide the applicable education and training independently2 7,b7 assist the efforts of the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency to expand the support provided by the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency to embarking civil nuclear nations for nuclear safety1 security1 and safeguards2 7,c7 coordinate with appropriate ,federal departments and agencies on efforts to expand outreach to the private investment community and establish public-private financing relationships that enable the adoption of civil nuclear technologies by embarking civil nuclear nations1 including through exports from the ,united ,states2 7,d7 seek to better coordinate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the work carried out by any ,federal agency that the ,president determines to be appropriate2 and 7,e7 coordinate with the ,export-,import ,bank of the ,united ,states to improve the efficient and effective exporting of civil nuclear technologies and materials4 7e7 ,cooperative financing relationships with ally or partner nations and embarking civil nuclear nations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall designate an appropriate ,white ,house official to coordinate with the officials described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 to develop1 as the ,president determines to be appropriate1 financing relationships with ally or partner nations to assist in the adoption of civil nuclear technologies exported from the ,united ,states or ally or partner nations to embarking civil nuclear nations4 7#b7 ,united ,states competitiveness clauses 7,a7 ,definition of ,united ,states competitiveness clause ,in this paragraph1 the term ,united ,states competitiveness clause means any ,united ,states competitiveness provision in any agreement entered into by the ,department of ,energy1 including-- 7i7 a cooperative agreement2 7ii7 a cooperative research and development agreement2 and 7iii7 a patent waiver4 7,b7 ,consideration ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the relevant officials described in that paragraph shall consider the impact of ,united ,states competitiveness clauses on any financing relationships entered into or proposed to be entered into under that paragraph4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary shall facilitate waivers of ,united ,states competitiveness clauses as necessary to facilitate financing relationships with ally or partner nations under paragraph 7#a74 7f7 ,cooperation with ally or partner nations on advanced nuclear reactor demonstration and cooperative research facilities for civil nuclear energy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 shall conduct bilateral and multilateral meetings with not fewer than #e ally or partner nations1 with the aim of enhancing nuclear energy cooperation among those ally or partner nations and the ,united ,states1 for the purpose of developing collaborative relationships with respect to research1 development1 licensing1 and deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technologies for civil nuclear energy4 7#b7 ,requirement ,the meetings described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a focus on cooperation to demonstrate and deploy advanced nuclear reactors1 with an emphasis on ,united ,states nuclear energy companies1 during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act to provide options for addressing energy security and environmental impacts2 and 7,b7 a focus on developing a memorandum of understanding or any other appropriate agreement between the ,united ,states and ally or partner nations with respect to-- 7i7 the demonstration and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors2 and 7ii7 the development of cooperative research facilities4 7#c7 ,financing arrangements ,in conducting the meetings described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies and only after initial consultation with the appropriate committees of ,congress1 shall seek to develop financing arrangements to share the costs of the demonstration and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors and the development of cooperative research facilities with the ally or partner nations participating in those meetings4 7g7 ,international civil nuclear energy cooperation ,section #iei;,b of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afbgi;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking financing12 and 7ii7 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking preparations for2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c77v71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 to support1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 the safe1 secure1 and peaceful use of civil nuclear technology in countries developing nuclear energy programs1 with a focus on countries that have increased civil nuclear cooperation with the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7#d7 to promote the fullest utilization of the reactors1 fuel1 equipment1 services1 and technology of ,united ,states nuclear energy companies 7as defined in subsection 7b7 of the ,international ,nuclear ,energy ,act of #bjbe7 in civil nuclear energy programs outside the ,united ,states through-- 7,a7 bilateral and multilateral arrangements developed and executed with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state that contain commitments for the utilization of the reactors1 fuel1 equipment1 services1 and technology of ,united ,states nuclear energy companies 7as defined in that subsection72 7,b7 the designation of #a or more ,united ,states nuclear energy companies 7as defined in that subsection7 to implement an arrangement under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that the designation is necessary and appropriate to achieve the objectives of this section2 and 7,c7 the waiver of any provision of law relating to competition with respect to any activity related to an arrangement under subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 determines that a waiver is necessary and appropriate to achieve the objectives of this section4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,requirements ,the program under subsection 7a7 shall be supported in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state and implemented by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 to facilitate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 workshops and expert-based exchanges to engage industry1 stakeholders1 and foreign governments with respect to international civil nuclear issues1 such as-- 7,a7 training2 7,b7 financing2 7,c7 safety2 7,d7 security2 7,e7 safeguards2 7,f7 liability2 7,g7 advanced fuels2 7,h7 operations2 and 7,i7 options for multinational cooperation with respect to the disposal of spent nuclear fuel 7as defined in section #b of the ,nuclear ,waste ,policy ,act of #aihb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaja772 and 7#b7 in coordination with any ,federal agency that the ,president determines to be appropriate4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,secretary to carry out activities related to international civil nuclear energy cooperation1 there is authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj up to #ae1ejj1jjj to carry out this section4 4 7h7 ,international civil nuclear program support 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary and #a or more other ,federal officials designated by the ,president1 if applicable1 shall launch an international initiative 7referred to in this subsection as the initiative7 to provide financial assistance to1 and facilitate the building of technical capacities by1 in accordance with this subsection1 embarking civil nuclear nations for activities relating to the development of civil nuclear energy programs4 7#b7 ,financial assistance 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the initiative1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary and #a or more other ,federal officials designated by the ,president1 if applicable1 is authorized to award grants of financial assistance in amounts not greater than #e1ejj1jjj to embarking civil nuclear nations in accordance with this paragraph-- 7i7 for activities relating to the development of civil nuclear energy programs2 and 7ii7 to facilitate the building of technical capacities for those activities4 7,b7 ,limitations ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary and #a or more other ,federal officials designated by the ,president1 if applicable1 may award-- 7i7 not more than #a grant of financial assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 to any #a embarking civil nuclear nation each fiscal year2 and 7ii7 not more than a total of #e grants of financial assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 to any #a embarking civil nuclear nation4 7#c7 ,senior advisors 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the initiative1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary and #a or more other ,federal officials designated by the ,president1 if applicable1 is authorized to provide financial assistance to an embarking civil nuclear nation for the purpose of contracting with a ,united ,states nuclear energy company to hire #a or more senior advisors to assist the embarking civil nuclear nation in establishing a civil nuclear program4 7,b7 ,requirement ,a senior advisor described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall have relevant experience and qualifications to advise the embarking civil nuclear nation on1 and facilitate on behalf of the embarking civil nuclear nation1 #a or more of the following activities3 7i7 ,the development of financing relationships4 7ii7 ,the development of a standardized financing and project management framework for the construction of nuclear power plants4 7iii7 ,the development of a standardized licensing framework for-- 7,i7 light water civil nuclear technologies2 and 7,,ii7 non-light water civil nuclear technologies and advanced nuclear reactors4 7iv7 ,the identification of qualified organizations and service providers4 7v7 ,the identification of funds to support payment for services required to develop a civil nuclear program4 7vi7 ,market analysis4 7vii7 ,the identification of the safety1 security1 safeguards1 and nuclear governance required for a civil nuclear program4 7viii7 ,risk allocation1 risk management1 and nuclear liability4 7ix7 ,technical assessments of nuclear reactors and technologies4 7x7 ,the identification of actions necessary to participate in a global nuclear liability regime based on the ,convention on ,supplementary ,compensation for ,nuclear ,damage1 with ,annex1 done at ,vienna ,september #ab1 #aiig 7,,tias #ae-dae74 7xi7 ,stakeholder engagement4 7xii7 ,management of spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste4 7xiii7 ,any other major activities to support the establishment of a civil nuclear program1 such as the establishment of export1 financing1 construction1 training1 operations1 and education requirements4 7,c7 ,clarification ,financial assistance under this paragraph is authorized to be provided to an embarking civil nuclear nation in addition to any financial assistance provided to that embarking civil nuclear nation under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,limitation on assistance to embarking civil nuclear nations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,offices of the ,inspectors ,general for the ,department of ,state and the ,department of ,energy shall coordinate-- 7,a7 to establish and submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a joint strategic plan to conduct comprehensive oversight of activities authorized under this subsection to prevent fraud1 waste1 and abuse2 and 7,b7 to engage in independent and effective oversight of activities authorized under this subsection through joint or individual audits1 inspections1 investigations1 or evaluations4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,of funds authorized to be appropriated or otherwise made available to carry out international civil nuclear energy cooperation1 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,state for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjcj up to #ej1jjj1jjj to carry out this subsection4 7i7 ,biennial cabinet-level international conference on nuclear safety1 security1 safeguards1 and sustainability 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president1 in coordination with international partners1 as determined by the ,president1 and industry1 shall hold a biennial conference on civil nuclear safety1 security1 safeguards1 and sustainability 7referred to in this subsection as a conference74 7#b7 ,conference functions ,it is the sense of ,congress that each conference should-- 7,a7 be a forum in which ally or partner nations may engage with each other for the purpose of reinforcing the commitment to-- 7i7 nuclear safety1 security1 safeguards1 and sustainability2 7ii7 nonproliferation and environmental safeguards2 and 7iii7 local community engagement in areas in reasonable proximity to nuclear sites2 7,b7 facilitate-- 7i7 the development of-- 7,i7 joint commitments and goals to improve-- 7aa7 nuclear safety1 security1 safeguards1 and sustainability2 7bb7 environmental safeguards2 and 7cc7 local community engagement in areas in reasonable proximity to nuclear sites2 7,,ii7 cooperative financing relationships to promote competitive alternatives to ,chinese and ,russian financing2 7,,iii7 a standardized financing and project management framework for the construction of civil nuclear power plants2 7,,iv7 a strategy to change internal policies of multinational development banks1 such as the ,world ,bank1 to support the financing of civil nuclear projects2 7,v7 a document containing any lessons learned from countries that have partnered with the ,russian ,federation or the ,people's ,republic of ,china with respect to civil nuclear power1 including any detrimental outcomes resulting from that partnership2 and 7,,vi7 a global civil nuclear liability regime2 7ii7 cooperation for enhancing the overall aspects of civil nuclear power1 such as-- 7,i7 nuclear safety1 security1 safeguards1 and sustainability2 7,,ii7 nuclear laws 7including regulations72 7,,iii7 waste management2 7,,iv7 quality management systems2 7,v7 technology transfer2 7,,vi7 human resources development2 7,,vii7 localization2 7,,viii7 reactor operations2 7,,ix7 nuclear liability2 and 7,x7 decommissioning2 and 7iii7 the development and determination of the mechanisms described in subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h7 of subsection 7j77#a71 if the ,president intends to establish an ,advanced ,reactor ,coordination and ,resource ,center as described in that subsection2 7,c7 strengthen the international institutions that support nuclear safety1 security1 safeguards1 and sustainability2 and 7,d7 foster enhanced international coordination on licensing frameworks for civil nuclear technologies4 7#c7 ,input from industry and government ,it is the sense of ,congress that each conference should include a meeting that convenes nuclear industry leaders and leaders of government agencies with expertise relating to nuclear safety1 security1 safeguards1 or sustainability to discuss best practices relating to-- 7,a7 the safe and secure use1 storage1 and transport of nuclear and radiological materials2 7,b7 managing the evolving cyber threat to nuclear and radiological security2 and 7,c7 the role that the nuclear industry should play in nuclear and radiological safety1 security1 and safeguards1 including with respect to the safe and secure use1 storage1 and transport of nuclear and radiological materials1 including spent nuclear fuel and nuclear waste4 7j7 ,advanced reactor coordination and resource center 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall consider the feasibility of leveraging existing activities or frameworks or1 as necessary1 establishing a center1 to be known as the ,advanced ,reactor ,coordination and ,resource ,center 7referred to in this subsection as the ,center71 for the purposes of-- 7,a7 identifying qualified organizations and service providers-- 7i7 for embarking civil nuclear nations2 7ii7 to develop and assemble documents1 contracts1 and related items required to establish a civil nuclear program2 and 7iii7 to develop a standardized model for the establishment of a civil nuclear program that can be used by the ,international ,atomic ,energy ,agency2 7,b7 coordinating with countries participating in the ,center and with the ,nuclear ,exports ,working ,group established under subsection 7c7-- 7i7 to identify funds to support payment for services required to develop a civil nuclear program2 7ii7 to provide market analysis2 and 7iii7 to create-- 7,i7 project structure models2 7,,ii7 models for electricity market analysis2 7,,iii7 models for nonelectric applications market analysis2 and 7,,iv7 financial models2 7,c7 fostering the safety1 security1 safeguards1 and nuclear governance required for a civil nuclear program2 7,d7 supporting multinational standards or guidance on nuclear safety1 security1 and safeguards to be developed by countries with civil nuclear programs and experience2 7,e7 developing and strengthening communications1 engagement1 and consensus-building2 7,f7 carrying out any other major activities to support export1 financing1 education1 construction1 training1 and education requirements relating to the establishment of a civil nuclear program2 7,g7 developing mechanisms for how to fund and staff the ,center2 and 7,h7 determining mechanisms for the selection of the location or locations of the ,center4 7#b7 ,objective ,the ,president shall carry out paragraph 7#a7 with the objective of establishing the ,center if the ,president determines that it is feasible to do so4 7k7 ,strategic infrastructure fund working group 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established a working group1 to be known as the ,strategic ,infrastructure ,fund ,working ,group 7referred to in this subsection as the working group7 to provide input on the feasibility of establishing a program to support strategically important capital-intensive infrastructure projects4 7#b7 ,composition ,the working group shall be composed of-- 7,a7 senior-level ,federal officials1 selected by the head of the applicable ,federal agency or organization1 from any ,federal agency or organization that the ,president determines to be appropriate2 7,b7 other senior-level ,federal officials1 selected by the head of the applicable ,federal agency or organization1 from any other ,federal agency or organization that the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 and 7,c7 any senior-level ,federal official selected by the ,president or #a or more ,federal officials designated by the ,president from any ,federal agency or organization4 7#c7 ,reporting ,the working group shall report to the ,national ,security ,council4 7#d7 ,duties ,the working group shall-- 7,a7 provide direction and advice to the officials described in subsection 7d77#b77;,b77i7 and appropriate ,federal agencies1 as determined by the working group1 with respect to the feasibility of establishing a ,strategic ,infrastructure ,fund 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,fund7 to be used-- 7i7 to support those aspects of projects relating to-- 7,i7 civil nuclear technologies2 and 7,,ii7 microprocessors2 and 7ii7 for strategic investments identified by the working group2 and 7,b7 address critical areas in determining the appropriate design for the ,fund1 including-- 7i7 transfer of assets to the ,fund2 7ii7 transfer of assets from the ,fund2 7iii7 how assets in the ,fund should be invested2 and 7iv7 governance and implementation of the ,fund4 7#e7 ,briefing and report required 7,a7 ,briefing ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the working group shall brief the committees described in subparagraph 7,c7 on the status of the development of the processes necessary to implement this subsection4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the working group shall submit to the committees described in subparagraph 7,c7 a report on the findings of the working group that includes suggested legislative text for how to establish and structure a ,strategic ,infrastructure ,fund or an assessment of why the establishment of the ,fund is not feasible4 7,c7 ,committees described ,the committees referred to in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 are-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations1 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works1 the ,committee on ,finance1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce1 the ,committee on ,armed ,services1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 the ,committee on ,ways and ,means1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7l7 ,joint assessment between the ,united ,states and ,india on nuclear liability rules 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall establish and maintain within the ,united ,states-,india ,strategic ,security ,dialogue a joint consultative mechanism with the ,government of the ,republic of ,india that convenes on a recurring basis-- 7,a7 to assess the implementation of the ,agreement for ,cooperation between the ,government of the ,united ,states of ,america and the ,government of ,india ,concerning ,peaceful ,uses of ,nuclear ,energy1 signed at ,washington ,october #aj1 #bjjh 7,,tias #jh-abjf72 7,b7 to discuss opportunities for the ,republic of ,india to align domestic nuclear liability rules with international norms2 and 7,c7 to develop a strategy for the ,united ,states and the ,republic of ,india to pursue bilateral and multilateral diplomatic engagements related to analyzing and implementing those opportunities4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for #e years1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that describes the joint assessment developed pursuant to paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7m7 ,section #abc agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall-- 7,a7 pursue1 where in the interest of the ,united ,states1 renegotiation or renewal of agreements for cooperation pursuant to section #abc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #baec7 7commonly referred to1 and referred to in this subsection1 as section #abc agreements7 that are scheduled to expire before the date that is #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 pursue1 in any renegotiated or new section #abc agreements1 agreements that adhere to the highest standards of safety1 security1 and nonproliferation4 7#b7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report that describes ,united ,states diplomatic engagement and negotiations for section #abc agreements4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7i7 an updated list of all countries the ,secretary of ,state with which is pursuing or has pursued section #abc agreements during the #a-year period ending on the date of submission of the report2 and 7ii7 an analysis of current trends of global competition in the civil nuclear sphere with the ,russian ,federation and the ,people's ,republic of ,china up and down the supply chain1 including-- 7,i7 the participation of those countries in global nuclear fuel markets2 and 7,,ii7 trends in the participation of the ,people's ,republic of ,china in those markets4 7n7 ,program to enhance global competitiveness ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the relevant heads of other ,federal departments and agencies1 shall implement a program to enhance the global competitiveness of ,united ,states persons 7as defined in section #afcg7;d7 of the ,carl ,levin and ,howard ,p4 ,buck ,mc,keon ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjae 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjh7;d777 who are nuclear suppliers1 investors1 or lenders to compete for nuclear projects in foreign countries1 including-- 7#a7 expediting the conclusion of intergovernmental agreements on nuclear energy and the fuel supply chain with potential export countries2 7#b7 promoting broad adherence to the ,convention on ,supplementary ,compensation for ,nuclear ,damage1 with ,annex1 done at ,vienna ,september #ab1 #aiig 7,,tias #ae-dae72 and 7#c7 encouraging favorable decisions by potential partner countries on the use of nuclear technology1 fuel supplies1 equipment1 and services from the ,united ,states4 7o7 ,rosatom 7#a7 ,statement of policy ,it shall be the policy of the ,united ,states-- 7,a7 to work with allies and partners to identify alternative nuclear energy suppliers to ,russia to end the reliance of those allies and partners on ,rosatom2 7,b7 to promote ,united ,states nuclear energy exports and prioritize engagement in countries where ,rosatom is present2 7,c7 to condemn the involvement of ,rosatom in ,russia's war of aggression against ,ukraine and the role of ,rosatom in endangering nuclear safety at the ,zaporizhzhia ,nuclear ,power ,plant2 7,d7 to limit the exploitation of ,rosatom by the ,russian ,federation as a tool of malign influence2 7,e7 to end ,united ,states reliance on the ,russian nuclear energy sector2 and 7,f7 to protect national security interests by ,united ,states civil nuclear partnerships and exports and to protect the national security interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,strategy ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a strategy-- 7,a7 to promote ,united ,states nuclear energy exports and ,united ,states nuclear energy companies1 especially in nations where ,rosatom is present2 7,b7 to utilize the tools available to the ,united ,states government to discourage civil nuclear nations from partnering with ,rosatom2 7,c7 to identify what is necessary to effect a permanent decoupling of the ,united ,states from the ,russian nuclear industry2 and 7,d7 to succeed ,rosatom as the primary entity that can provide reactor safety and operation services to the existing ,rosatom and ,russian-designed and constructed nuclear reactor fleet4 7#c7 ,form ,the strategy required to be submitted under paragraph 7#b7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may contain a classified annex4 7p7 ,savings provisions 7#a7 ,savings provision regarding section #abc agreements ,except as expressly stated in this section1 nothing in this section alters or otherwise affects the interpretation or implementation of section #abc of the ,atomic ,energy ,act of #aied 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #baec7 or any other provision of law1 including the requirement that agreements pursuant to that section be submitted to ,congress for consideration4 7#b7 ,savings provision regarding authorities of the nuclear regulatory commission ,nothing in this section affects the authorities of the ,nuclear ,regulatory ,commission4 7q7 ,sunset ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall cease to have effect on the date that is #bj years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 #hcfg4 ,strategy to respond to global bases of the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7a7 ,assessment 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an intelligence assessment analyzing the risk posed by ,,prc global bases and potential ,,prc global bases identified pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,a7 to the ability of the ,united ,states or any ,united ,states ally to project power1 maintain freedom of movement1 and protect other interests4 7#b7 ,form ,the assessment required in this subsection may be submitted in classified form4 7b7 ,strategy 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and other appropriate senior ,federal officials1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees the strategy described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,contents ,the strategy described in this paragraph shall-- 7,a7 identify1 of the locations where the ,,prc maintains or is suspected to be seeking a physical presence and that could transition into ,,prc global bases1 not fewer than #e locations that pose the greatest risk to the ability of the ,united ,states or any ,united ,states ally to project power1 maintain freedom of movement1 and protect other interests2 7,b7 include a comprehensive list of executive branch entities involved in addressing aspects of ,,prc global base establishment1 including estimated programmatic and personal resource requirements on an agency-by-agency basis to effectively address the issue of potential ,,prc global base establishment1 and any relevant resource constraints2 7,c7 describe in detail all executive branch efforts to mitigate the impacts to the national interests of the ,united ,states and partner countries of the locations described in subparagraph 7,a7 and prevent the establishment of ,,prc global bases1 including with resources described pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 for each of the locations identified pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 identify the actions by the ,united ,states or ,united ,states allies that would be most effective in ensuring that the government of the country in which such location is located does not host a ,,prc global base4 7c7 ,task force ,not later than #ij days after the submission of the strategy required in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and other appropriate senior ,federal officials1 shall establish an interagency task force-- 7#a7 to implement such strategy to counter the ,,prc's efforts to establish ,,prc global bases at the locations identified pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,a72 and 7#b7 to identify mitigation measures that would prevent the ,,prc from establishing ,,prc global bases in locations other than the locations identified pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7d7 ,quadrennial reviews and reports ,not later than #d years after the submission of the strategy required in subsection 7b71 and not less frequently than once every #d years thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and other appropriate senior ,federal officials1 shall-- 7#a7 conduct a review of the ,executive ,branch's strategy and overall approach in response to efforts by the ,,prc to establish ,,prc global bases2 and 7#b7 submit to the appropriate congressional committees the results of such review and the updated information described in subsection 7b77#b74 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,f7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,g7 the ,permanent ,select ,committee on ,intelligence of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,h7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,,prc ,the term ,,prc means the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7#c7 ,,prc global base ,the term ,,prc global base means a physical location outside of the ,,prc where the ,,prc maintains an element of the ,people's ,liberation ,army1 ,,prc intelligence or security forces1 or infrastructure designed to support the presence of ,,prc military1 intelligence1 or security forces1 for the purposes of power projection4 #hcfh4 ,disposition of weapons and materiel in transit from ,iran to the ,houthis in ,yemen 7a7 ,disposition of weapons and materiel ,the ,president may treat as stocks of the ,united ,states1 including for drawdown uses consistent with section #ejf7;a7 of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcah7;a771 any weapon or materiel intended for the ,houthis in the ,republic of ,yemen and obtained by the ,united ,states in transit or otherwise4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,the number of times the ,president exercised the authority under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,an inventory of the weapons and materiel treated as ,united ,states stocks pursuant to such authority4 7#c7 ,an inventory of the weapons and materiel provided to foreign partners1 to include the ,government of ,yemen1 pursuant to the authority provided in subsection 7a74 7#d7 ,an assessment of the capacity and overall professionalism of the ,yemeni coast guard1 including their capability to expand oversight of ,yemen's territorial waters and carry out lawful anti-piracy and interdiction efforts1 particularly with respect to implementation of any relevant ,united ,nations ,security ,council ,resolutions1 and an overview of the steps the ,united ,states is taking to support these efforts2 and 7#e7 an assessment of the legal authorities underpinning the interdiction of illicit shipments to the ,houthis1 and related challenges to boosting the success of international interdiction efforts4 7c7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives4 #hcfi4 ,repeal of ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai 7a7 ,repeal ,the ,caesar ,syria ,civilian ,protection ,act of #bjai 7title ,,lxxiv of division ,f of ,public ,law #aaf-ib2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia note7 is hereby repealed4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and every #ahj days thereafter for the following #d years1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs1 ,financial ,services1 and ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,foreign ,relations and ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate an unclassified report1 with a classified annex if necessary1 that certifies whether the ,government of ,syria-- 7#a7 is taking concrete and tangible action to eliminate the threat posed by ,,isis and other terrorist groups1 including ,al ,qaeda and its affiliates1 in partnership with the ,united ,states1 and prevent an ,,isis resurgence2 7#b7 has removed1 or is taking steps to remove1 foreign fighters from senior roles in the ,government of ,syria1 including those in the state and security institutions of ,syria2 7#c7 is upholding religious and ethnic minority rights in ,syria1 including with respect to freedom of worship and belief1 and allowing for fair and equitable representation in the government1 including ministries and parliament2 7#d7 is not taking unilateral1 unprovoked military action against its neighbors1 including the ,state of ,israel1 and continues to make progress towards international security agreements1 as appropriate2 7#e7 is taking tangible and credible steps to implement the ,march #aj1 #bjbe1 agreement as negotiated between the ,government of ,syria and the ,syrian ,democratic ,forces including commensurate security force integration measures and political representation2 7#f7 is taking steps to effectively combat money laundering1 terrorist financing1 and the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction1 in line with international standards1 and not knowingly financing1 assisting 7monetarily or through weapons transfers71 or harboring sanctioned individuals or groups 7including foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorists7 that are harmful to the national security of the ,united ,states or allies and partners of the ,united ,states in the region2 7#g7 is actively prosecuting those that have committed serious abuses of internationally recognized human rights since ,december #h1 #bjbd1 including those responsible for the massacre of religious minorities2 and 7#h7 is taking verifiable steps to combat the illicit production and international illicit proliferation of narcotics1 including ,captagon4 7c7 ,notification to the ,government of ,syria ,the ,president shall inform the ,government of ,syria of the findings of the report required under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,imposition of sanctions 7#a7 ,in general ,if the ,president is unable to make an affirmative certification under subsection 7b7 for two consecutive reporting periods1 the ,president may consider whether to impose targeted sanctions on individuals under existing authorities until the ,president makes an affirmative certification under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,exception ,the sanctions described in this subsection shall not include sanctions on the importation of goods4 7#c7 ,defined term ,in this subsection1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 #hcgj4 ,repeal of ,authorizations for ,use of ,military ,force relating to ,iraq ,the following are hereby repealed3 7#a7 ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution 7,public ,law #ajb-a2 #aje ,stat4 #c2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda note7 is hereby repealed4 7#b7 ,the ,authorization for ,use of ,military ,force ,against ,iraq ,resolution of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-bdc2 #aaf ,stat4 #adih2 #ej ,u4,s4,c4 #aeda note7 is hereby repealed4 ,,lxxxiv ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,subtitle ,a--,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,sec4 #hdja4 ,title and qualifications of head of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps and ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations2 promotions of flag officers4 ,sec4 #hdjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration vessel fleet4 ,sec4 #hdjc4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers4 ,sec4 #hdjd4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions4 ,sec4 #hdje4 ,alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits4 ,sec4 #hdjf4 ,streamlining separation and retirement process4 ,sec4 #hdjg4 ,separation of ensigns found not fully qualified4 ,sec4 #hdjh4 ,repeal of limitation on educational assistance4 ,sec4 #hdji4 ,disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,subtitle ,b--,south ,pacific ,tuna ,treaty matters ,sec4 #hdaa4 ,references to ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,act of #aihh4 ,sec4 #hdab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hdac4 ,prohibited acts4 ,sec4 #hdad4 ,exceptions4 ,sec4 #hdae4 ,criminal offenses4 ,sec4 #hdaf4 ,civil penalties4 ,sec4 #hdag4 ,licenses4 ,sec4 #hdah4 ,enforcement4 ,sec4 #hdai4 ,findings by ,secretary of ,commerce4 ,sec4 #hdbj4 ,disclosure of information4 ,sec4 #hdba4 ,closed area stowage requirements4 ,sec4 #hdbb4 ,observers4 ,sec4 #hdbc4 ,fisheries-related assistance4 ,sec4 #hdbd4 ,arbitration4 ,sec4 #hdbe4 ,disposition of fees1 penalties1 forfeitures1 and other moneys4 ,sec4 #hdbf4 ,additional agreements4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hdca4 ,north ,pacific ,research ,board enhancement4 ,a ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps #hdja4 ,title and qualifications of head of ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps and ,office of ,marine and ,aviation ,operations2 promotions of flag officers 7a7 ,title and qualifications of head 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bbh7;c7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbh7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,corps and ,office of and inserting ,commissioned ,officer ,corps and ,assistant ,administrator for2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking serving in and all that follows through half7 and inserting who has served1 on the date of such appointment1 in the grade of captain or above for not less than one year2 and 7,c7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,director of the ,office of and inserting ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration for4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #d7;a7 of the ,commercial ,engagement ,through ,ocean ,technology ,act of #bjah 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc7;a77 is amended by striking ,director of the ,office of and inserting ,assistant ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration for4 7b7 ,promotions of flag officers ,section #bbf of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbf7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,appointments and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,appointments 2 7#b7 by inserting after all permanent grades the following3 1 other than a grade described in subsection 7b712 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,flag officers ,appointments in and promotions to the grade of rear admiral 7upper half7 or above shall be made by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 4 #hdjb4 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration vessel fleet 7a7 ,in general ,the ,,noaa ,fleet ,modernization ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #fjc 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;a7-- 7,a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,fleet and all that follows through program and inserting ,operation and maintenance of ,,noaa fleet2 and 7,b7 by striking is authorized and all that follows and inserting the following3 1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations1 shall operate and maintain a fleet of vessels to meet the requirements of ,,noaa in carrying out the mission and functions of ,,noaa1 subject to the requirements of this title42 7#b7 in section #fjd 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,secretary and all that follows and inserting ,secretary1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations1 shall develop and submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives a replacement and modernization plan for the ,,noaa fleet not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 and every #b years thereafter42 7,b7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7d72 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b72 7,d7 in subsection 7b71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking proposed and all that follows and inserting the following3 in operation in the ,,noaa fleet as of the date of submission of the ,plan1 a description of the status of those vessels1 and a statement of the planned and anticipated service life of those vessels22 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively2 7iv7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 a plan with respect to operation1 maintenance1 and replacement of vessels described in paragraph 7#a71 including the schedule for maintenance or replacement and anticipated funding requirements2 7#c7 the number of vessels proposed to be constructed by ,,noaa2 2 7v7 in paragraph 7#d71 as so redesignated1 by striking constructed1 leased1 or chartered and inserting acquired1 leased1 or chartered by ,,noaa2 7vi7 in paragraph 7#f71 as so redesignated-- 7,i7 by striking or any other federal official and inserting the ,director of the ,national ,science ,foundation1 or any other ,federal official2 and 7,,ii7 by striking their availability and inserting the availability of those vessels2 7vii7 in paragraph 7#g71 as so redesignated1 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 and 7viii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 a plan for using small vessels1 uncrewed systems1 and partnerships to augment the requirements of ,,noaa for days at sea2 7#i7 the number of officers of the ,,noaa commissioned officer corps and professional wage mariners needed to operate and maintain the ,,noaa fleet1 including the vessels identified under paragraph 7#c72 and 7#aj7 current and potential challenges with meeting the requirements under paragraph 7#i7 and proposed solutions to those challenges4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,vessel procurement approval ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may not procure vessels that are more than #fe feet in length without the approval of the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations4 2 7#c7 in section #fje 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;c7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking working through the ,office of the ,,noaa ,corps ,operations and the ,systems ,procurement ,office and inserting acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking shall and all that follows through submit to ,congress and inserting 1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives12 and 7ii7 by striking subsequent2 7#d7 in section #fjh 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;f7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,b7 by striking 7a7 ,vessel agreements4--2 and 7,c7 by inserting after ,secretary the following3 1 acting through the ,assistant ,administrator of ,,noaa for ,marine and ,aviation ,operations12 and 7#e7 in section #faj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;h7-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking for carrying and all that follows and inserting the following3 #ic1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjbe through #bjbf to carry out this title and section #cjb of the ,fisheries ,survey ,vessel ,authorization ,act of #bjjj 7title ,,iii of ,public ,law #ajf-dej2 #aad ,stat4 #aide2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b note742 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration fleet modernization and inserting ,,noaa fleet modernization14 7b7 ,fishery survey vessels ,section #cjb7;a7 of the ,fisheries ,survey ,vessel ,authorization ,act of #bjjj 7title ,,iii of ,public ,law #ajf-dej2 #aad ,stat4 #aide2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking may in accordance with this section and inserting may2 7#b7 by striking up to six2 and 7#c7 by inserting after this section the following3 and the ,,noaa ,fleet ,modernization ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia et seq474 7c7 ,notifications of proposed deactivation of vessels ,section #dja7;b77#d7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,authorization ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-efg2 #ajf ,stat4 #dbia2 #cc ,u4,s4,c4 #hia;b note7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7,a7 and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary2 7#b7 by striking the ,committee on ,merchant ,marine and ,fisheries and inserting the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology2 and 7#c7 by striking 1 if an equivalent and all that follows through deactivation4 #hdjc4 ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers 7a7 ,in general ,section #bah of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking aviation accession training programs and inserting ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,cooperative ,aviation ,center ,the term ,cooperative ,aviation ,center means a ,cooperative ,aviation ,center designated under subsection 7b77#a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,aviation ,accession ,training ,programs and inserting ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,designation required ,the ,administrator shall designate one or more ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers for the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration at institutions described in paragraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers is to facilitate the development and recruitment of aviators for the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 inserting that after educational institution2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking that requests and inserting applies2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking that has and inserting has2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the semicolon and inserting 2 and2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking that is located and inserting is located2 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7ii72 7,,iii7 by striking that-- and all that follows through experiences and inserting that experiences2 and 7,,iv7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7v7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#d7 by striking subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers advisor 7#a7 ,assignment ,the ,administrator shall assign an officer or employee of the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration to serve as the ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers ,advisor4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers ,advisor shall-- 7,a7 coordinate all engagement of the ,administration with ,cooperative ,aviation ,centers1 including assistance with curriculum development2 and 7,b7 serve as the chief aviation recruiting officer for the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to reauthorize the ,hydrographic ,services ,improvement ,act of #aiih1 and for other purposes 7,public ,law #ajg-cgb7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bah and inserting the following3 ,sec4#bah4;,cooperative ,aviation ,centers4 4 #hdjd4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #bfi;,b the following new section3 #bfi;,c4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions 7a7 ,in general ,an individual who was separated from the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration under honorable conditions after not fewer than #c years of active service may not be denied the opportunity to compete for a vacant position with respect to which the agency in which the position is located will accept applications from individuals outside the workforce of that agency under merit promotion procedures4 7b7 ,type of appointment ,if selected for a position pursuant to subsection 7a71 an individual described in that subsection shall receive a career or career-conditional appointment1 as appropriate4 7c7 ,announcements ,the area of consideration for a merit promotion announcement with respect to a position that includes consideration of individuals within the ,federal service for that position shall-- 7#a7 indicate that individuals described in subsection 7a7 are eligible to apply for the position2 and 7#b7 be publicized in accordance with section #ccbg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to confer an entitlement to veterans' preference that is not otherwise required by any statute or regulation relating to veterans' preference4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management shall prescribe regulations necessary for the administration of this section4 7f7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 the ,administrator shall submit to the ,committees on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation and ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 and the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform of the ,house of ,representatives a report which includes the following3 7#a7 ,a description of how the ,administrator has utilized the authority granted under this section1 including the number and locations of individuals hired utilizing the authority granted under this section4 7#b7 ,an overview of the impact to ,federal employment for former members of the commissioned officer corps of the ,administration as a result of the authority granted under this section4 7g7 ,sunset ,this section shall be repealed on the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #bfi;,b the following new item3 ,sec4 #bfi;,c4 ,eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions4 4 #hdje4 ,alignment of physical disqualification standard for obligated service agreements with standard for veterans' benefits ,section #baf7;c77#b77;,b7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjf7;c77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking misconduct or grossly negligent conduct and inserting willful misconduct4 #hdjf4 ,streamlining separation and retirement process ,section #bda7;c7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjda7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,effective date of retirements and separations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a retirement or separation under subsection 7a7 shall take effect on such date as is determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,determination of date ,the effective date determined under paragraph 7#a7 for a retirement or separation under subsection 7a7 shall be-- 7,a7 except as provided by subparagraph 7,b71 not earlier than #fj days after the date on which the ,secretary approves the retirement or separation2 or 7,b7 if the officer concerned requests an earlier effective date1 such earlier date as is determined by the ,secretary4 4 #hdjg4 ,separation of ensigns found not fully qualified ,section #bbc of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,act of #bjjb 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking permanent2 and 7#b7 by striking the officer's commission shall be revoked and4 #hdjh4 ,repeal of limitation on educational assistance 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjd of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,amendments ,act of #bjbj 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #cjgi-a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of contents in section #a7;b7 of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,commissioned ,officer ,corps ,amendments ,act of #bjbj 7,public ,law #aaf-bei2 #acd ,stat4 #aaec7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bjd4 #hdji4 ,disposal of survey and research vessels and equipment of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,section #edh of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,maritime and inserting 7a7 ,in ,general4--,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,maritime2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration vessels and equipment 7#a7 ,authority ,the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may dispose of covered vessels and equipment1 which would otherwise be disposed of under subsection 7a71 through sales or transfers under this title4 7#b7 ,use of proceeds ,during the #b-year period beginning of the date of enactment of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjbf1 notwithstanding section #ega of this title or section #ccjb of title #ca1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may-- 7,a7 retain the proceeds from the sale or transfer of a covered vessel or equipment under paragraph 7#a7 until expended under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,b7 use such proceeds1 without fiscal year limitation1 for the acquisition of new covered vessels and equipment or the repair and maintenance of existing covered vessels and equipment4 7#c7 ,covered vessels and equipment defined ,in this subsection1 the term covered vessels and equipment means survey and research vessels and related equipment owned by the ,federal ,government and under the control of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 4 ,b ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,treaty matters #hdaa4 ,references to ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,act of #aihh ,except as otherwise expressly provided1 wherever in this subtitle an amendment or repeal is expressed in terms of an amendment to1 or repeal of1 a section or other provision1 the reference shall be considered to be made to a section or other provision of the ,south ,pacific ,tuna ,act of #aihh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc et seq474 #hdab4 ,definitions 7a7 ,applicable national law ,section #b7d7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7d77 is amended by striking described in paragraph #a7;a7 of ,annex ,i of and inserting noticed and in effect in accordance with4 7b7 ,closed area ,section #b7e7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7e77 is amended by striking of the closed areas identified in ,schedule #b of ,annex ,i of and inserting area within the jurisdiction of a ,pacific ,island ,party that is closed to vessels pursuant to a national law of that ,pacific ,island ,party and is noticed and in effect in accordance with4 7c7 ,fishing ,section #b7f7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting for any purpose after harvesting of fish2 and 7#b7 by amending subparagraph 7,f7 to read as follows3 7,f7 use of any other vessel1 vehicle1 aircraft1 or hovercraft for any activity described in this paragraph except for emergencies involving the health or safety of the crew or the safety of a vessel4 4 7d7 ,fishing vessel2 vessel ,section #b7g7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7g77 is amended by striking commercial fishing and inserting commercial purse seine fishing for tuna4 7e7 ,licensing area ,section #b7h7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7h77 is amended by striking in the ,treaty ,area and all that follows and inserting under the jurisdiction of a ,pacific ,island ,party1 except for internal waters1 territorial seas1 archipelagic waters1 and any ,closed ,area44 7f7 ,limited area2 party2 treaty area ,section #b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#aj71 7#ac71 and 7#ah72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#aa7 and 7#ab7 as paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa71 respectively2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ad7 as paragraph 7#ab72 and 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ae7 through 7#ag7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#af71 respectively4 7g7 ,regional terms and conditions ,section #b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc7 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#ab71 as redesignated by subsection 7f77#c71 the following3 7#ac7 ,the term regional terms and conditions means any of the terms or conditions attached by the ,administrator to a license issued by the ,administrator1 as notified by the ,secretary4 4 #hdac4 ,prohibited acts 7a7 ,in general ,section #e7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;c7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in section #f of this ,act1 it and inserting ,it2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#ac7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 as so redesignated1 by inserting 1 except in accordance with an agreement pursuant to the ,treaty after ,closed ,area2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#aj71 as so redesignated1 by striking or at the end2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#aa71 as so redesignated1 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ab7 to violate any of the regional terms and conditions2 or 7#ac7 to violate any limit on an authorized fishing effort or catch4 4 7b7 ,in the licensing area ,section #e7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;c7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in section #f of this ,act1 it and inserting ,it2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively4 #hdad4 ,exceptions ,section #f 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;d7 is repealed4 #hdae4 ,criminal offenses ,section #g7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;e7a77 is amended by striking section #e7;a7 7#h71 7#aj71 7#aa71 or 7#ab7 and inserting paragraph 7#f71 7#h71 7#i71 or 7#aj7 of section #e7;a74 #hdaf4 ,civil penalties 7a7 ,amount ,section #h7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;f7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,code after liable to the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,except for those acts prohibited by section #e7;a7 7#d71 7#e71 7#g71 7#h71 7#aj71 7#aa71 and 7#ab71 and section #e7;b7 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#g7 of this ,act1 the and inserting ,the4 7b7 ,waiver of referral to attorney general ,section #h7;g7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;f7g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #e7;a77#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 or 7#ac7 and inserting paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#aa71 7#ab71 or 7#ac7 of section #e7;a72 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 1 all ,limited ,areas closed to fishing1 after outside of the ,licensing ,area4 #hdag4 ,licenses 7a7 ,forwarding of vessel license application ,section #i7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;g7b77 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,in accordance with subsection 7e71 and except as provided in subsection 7f71 the ,secretary shall forward a vessel license application to the ,administrator whenever such application is in accordance with application procedures established by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,fees and schedules ,section #i7;c7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;g7c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,fees required under the ,treaty shall be paid in accordance with the ,treaty and any procedures established by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,minimum fees required to be received in initial year2 grounds for denial of forwarding of license application2 grandfathering of certain vessels ,section #i 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7f72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7g7 and 7h7 as subsections 7f7 and 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by amending subsection 7f71 as so redesignated1 to read as follows3 7f7 ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may determine that a license application should not be forwarded to the ,administrator if-- 7#a7 the application is not in accordance with the ,treaty or the procedures established by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 the owner or charterer-- 7,a7 is the subject of proceedings under the bankruptcy laws of the ,united ,states1 unless reasonable financial assurances have been provided to the ,secretary2 7,b7 has not established to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the fishing vessel is fully insured against all risks and liabilities normally provided in maritime liability insurance2 or 7,c7 has not paid any penalty which has become final1 assessed by the ,secretary in accordance with this ,act4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 as redesignated by paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by amending paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 section #abaac of title #df1 ,united ,states ,code2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting of #aigb after ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting of #aigb after ,marine ,mammal ,protection ,act2 and 7,d7 in the matter following paragraph 7#c71 by striking any vessel documented and all that follows and inserting the following3 any vessel documented under the laws of the ,united ,states as of the date of enactment of the ,fisheries ,act of #aiie 7,public ,law #ajd-dc7 for which a license has been issued under subsection 7a7 may fish for tuna in the ,licensing ,area1 and on the high seas and in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states west of #adf west longitude and east of #abi4e east longitude in accordance with international law1 subject to the provisions of the ,treaty1 this ,act1 and other applicable law1 provided that no such vessel intentionally deploys a purse seine net to encircle any dolphin or other marine mammal in the course of fishing4 4 #hdah4 ,enforcement 7a7 ,notice requirements to ,pacific ,island ,party concerning institution of legal proceedings ,section #aj7;c77#a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;h7c77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking paragraph #h of ,article #d of2 and 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,article #aj of4 7b7 ,searches and seizures by authorized officers ,section #aj7;d77#a77;,a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;h7d77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 and 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by adding or at the end4 #hdai4 ,findings by ,secretary of ,commerce 7a7 ,order of vessel ,to leave waters upon failure ,to submit to jurisdiction of ,pacific ,island ,party2 procedure applicable ,section #aa7;a7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;i7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 all ,limited ,areas12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph #b of ,article #c of2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking within the ,treaty ,area and inserting under the jurisdiction2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #e 7a77#d71 7a77#e71 7b77#b71 or 7b77#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#c7 of section #e7;a7 or paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #e7;b72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking section #e7;b77#g7 and inserting section #e7;b77#f72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking section #e7;a77#g7 and inserting section #e7;a77#e74 7b7 ,order of vessel ,to leave waters where pacific island party investigating alleged treaty infringement ,section #aa7;b7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;i7b77 is amended by striking paragraph #g of ,article #e of4 #hdbj4 ,disclosure of information ,section #ab 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igc;j7 is amended to read as follows3 #ab4 ,disclosure of information 7a7 ,prohibited disclosure of certain information ,pursuant to section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall keep confidential and may not disclose the following information3 7#a7 ,information provided to the ,secretary by the ,administrator that the ,administrator has designated confidential4 7#b7 ,information collected by observers4 7#c7 ,information submitted to the ,secretary by any person in compliance with the requirements of this ,act4 7b7 ,authorized disclosure of certain information ,the ,secretary may disclose information described in subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 if disclosure is ordered by a court2 7#b7 if the information is used by a ,federal employee-- 7,a7 for enforcement2 or 7,b7 in support of the homeland security missions and non-homeland security missions of the ,coast ,guard as defined in section #hhh of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #dfh72 7#c7 if the information is used by a ,federal employee or an employee of a ,fishery ,management ,council for the administration of the ,treaty or fishery management and monitoring2 7#d7 to the ,administrator1 in accordance with the requirements of the ,treaty and this ,act2 7#e7 to the secretariat or equivalent of an international fisheries management organization of which the ,united ,states is a member1 in accordance with the requirements or decisions of such organization1 and insofar as possible1 in accordance with an agreement that prevents public disclosure of the identity of any person that submits such information2 7#f7 if the ,secretary has obtained written authorization from the person providing such information1 and disclosure does not violate other requirements of this ,act2 or 7#g7 in an aggregate or summary form that does not directly or indirectly disclose the identity of any person that submits such information4 7c7 ,savings clause 7#a7 ,nothing in this section shall be construed to adversely affect the authority of ,congress1 including a ,committee or ,member thereof1 to obtain any record or information4 7#b7 ,the absence of a provision similar to paragraph 7#a7 in any other provision of law shall not be construed to limit the ability of the ,senate or the ,house of ,representatives1 including a ,committee or ,member thereof1 to obtain any record or information4 4 #hdba4 ,closed area stowage requirements ,section #ac 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igck7 is amended by striking 4 ,in particular1 the boom shall be lowered and all that follows and inserting and in accordance with any requirements established by the ,secretary44 #hdbb4 ,observers ,section #ad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcl7 is repealed4 #hdbc4 ,fisheries-related assistance ,section #ae 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcm7 is amended to read as follows3 #ae4 ,fisheries-related assistance ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state may provide assistance to a ,pacific ,island ,party to benefit such ,pacific ,island ,party from the development of fisheries resources and the operation of fishing vessels that are licensed pursuant to the ,treaty1 including-- 7#a7 technical assistance2 7#b7 training and capacity building opportunities2 7#c7 facilitation of the implementation of private sector activities or partnerships2 and 7#d7 other activities as determined appropriate by the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state4 4 #hdbd4 ,arbitration ,section #af 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcn7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,article #f of after arbitral tribunal under2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph #c of that ,article and all that follows through under such paragraph and inserting the ,treaty1 shall determine the location of the arbitration1 and shall represent the ,united ,states in reaching agreement under the ,treaty4 #hdbe4 ,disposition of fees1 penalties1 forfeitures1 and other moneys ,section #ag 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igco7 is amended by striking ,article #d of4 #hdbf4 ,additional agreements ,section #ah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #igcp7 is amended by striking ,within #cj days after and all that follows and inserting ,the ,secretary may establish procedures for review of any agreements for additional fishing access entered into pursuant to the ,treaty44 ,c ,other ,matters #hdca4 ,north ,pacific ,research ,board enhancement 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,north ,pacific ,research ,board ,enhancement ,act4 7b7 ,amendments ,section #dja7;e7 of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;d7e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,l71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,n71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,n7 the following3 7,o7 one member who shall represent ,alaska ,natives and possesses personal knowledge of1 and direct experience with1 subsistence uses and shall be nominated by the ,board and appointed by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 ,board members appointed under subparagraphs 7,n7 and 7,o7 shall serve for #c-year terms1 and may be reappointed once42 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,if the amount made available for a fiscal year under subsection 7c77#b7 is less than the amount made available in the previous fiscal year1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration may increase the #ae percent cap on administrative expenses provided under paragraph 7#d77;,b7 for that fiscal year to prioritize-- 7,a7 continuing operation of the ,board2 7,b7 maximizing the percentage of funds directed to research2 and 7,c7 maintaining the highest quality standards in administering grants under this subsection4 4 7c7 ,waiver ,beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #e years after such date of enactment1 the #ae percent cap on funds to provide support for the ,north ,pacific ,research ,board and administer grants under section #dja7;e77#d77;,b7 of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #adgd;d7e77#d77;,b77 shall be waived4 ,,lxxxv ,comprehensive ,outbound ,investment ,national ,security ,act of #bjbe ,subtitle ,a--,general ,matters ,sec4 #heja4 ,secretary defined4 ,sec4 #hejb4 ,severability4 ,sec4 #hejc4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #hejd4 ,sense of ,congress4 ,sec4 #heje4 ,termination4 ,subtitle ,b--,imposition of ,sanctions ,sec4 #heaa4 ,imposition of sanctions4 ,sec4 #heab4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #heac4 ,exception relating to importation of goods4 ,subtitle ,c--,prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions ,sec4 #heba4 ,prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions4 ,subtitle ,d--,securities and ,related ,matters ,sec4 #heca4 ,requirements relating to the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list4 ,a ,general ,matters #heja4 ,secretary defined ,except as otherwise provided1 in this title1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 #hejb4 ,severability ,if any provision of this title or any amendment made by this title1 or the application thereof1 is held invalid1 the validity of the remainder of this title or any amendment made by this title and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby4 #hejc4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated #aej1jjj1jjj to the ,department of the ,treasury1 out of which amounts may be transferred to the ,department of ,commerce to jointly conduct outreach to industry and persons affected by this title or any amendment made by this title1 and to administer the provisions of this title or any amendment made by this title1 for each of the first two fiscal years beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this title1 to carry out this title or any amendment made by this title4 7b7 ,hiring authority 7#a7 ,by the ,president ,the ,president may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 not more than #ae individuals directly to positions in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of that title7 to carry out this title or any amendment made by this title4 7#b7 ,by agencies ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce may appoint1 without regard to the provisions of sections #ccji through #ccah of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 individuals directly to positions in the competitive service 7as defined in section #bajb of that title7 of the ,department of the ,treasury and the ,department of ,commerce1 respectively1 to carry out this title or any amendment made by this title4 #hejd4 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 due to the fact that there are countless known and unknown entities in countries of concern1 to include the ,people's ,republic of ,china 7,,prc71 developing dual-use strategic technologies that benefit a foreign adversary's military modernization efforts1 surveillance states1 and human rights abuses1 restricting certain ,united ,states outbound investments into these technologies in countries of concern is necessary to prevent harm to ,united ,states national security and foreign policy interests2 and 7#b7 the ,president should therefore exercise the authorities granted in this title or any amendment made by this title to prevent countries of concern from exploiting ,united ,states capital to undermine ,united ,states national security and foreign policy interests4 #heje4 ,termination ,this title and any amendment made by this title shall cease to have any force or effect on the date that is seven years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,b ,imposition of ,sanctions #heaa4 ,imposition of sanctions 7a7 ,in general ,the ,president may impose the sanctions described in subsection 7b7 with respect to any foreign person determined to be a covered foreign person4 7b7 ,sanctions described ,the ,president may exercise all of the powers granted to the ,president under the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 to the extent necessary to prohibit any ,united ,states person from investing in or purchasing significant amounts of equity or debt instruments of a foreign person that is determined to be a covered foreign person pursuant to subsection 7a74 7c7 ,penalties ,the penalties provided for in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #bjf of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7 shall apply to any person who violates1 attempts to violate1 conspires to violate1 or causes a violation of any prohibition of this section1 or an order or regulation prescribed under this section1 to the same extent that such penalties apply to a person that commits an unlawful act described in section #bjf7;a7 of such ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7;a774 7d7 ,exception for intelligence and law enforcement activities ,sanctions under this section shall not apply with respect to-- 7#a7 any activity subject to the reporting requirements under title ,v of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjia et seq472 or 7#b7 any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7e7 ,exception for ,united ,states ,government activities ,nothing in this section shall prohibit transactions for the conduct of the official business of the ,federal ,government by employees1 grantees1 or contractors thereof4 7f7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter for seven years1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that states whether any foreign person on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list is a covered foreign person4 7#b7 ,form ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7g7 ,administrative provisions ,the ,president may exercise all authorities provided under sections #bjc and #bje of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb and #agjd7 to carry out this section4 7h7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to limit the authority of the ,president to designate foreign persons for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to any other provision of ,federal law1 including the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq474 #heab4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including the ,hong ,kong and ,macau ,special ,administrative ,regions4 7#c7 ,covered foreign person ,the term covered foreign person means a foreign person-- 7,a7 that is incorporated in1 has a principal place of business in1 or is organized under the laws of a country of concern2 7,b7 that is a member of the ,central ,committee of the ,chinese ,communist ,party or member of the political leadership of a country of concern2 7,c7 that is the state or the government of a country of concern1 as well as any political subdivision1 agency1 or instrumentality thereof2 7,d7 that is subject to the direction or control of any entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c72 or 7,e7 that is owned in the aggregate1 directly or indirectly1 #ej percent or more by an entity or a group of entities described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c72 and 7,f7 that knowingly engaged in significant operations in the defense and related materiel sector or the surveillance technology sector of the economy of a country of concern4 7#d7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person means a person that is not a ,united ,states person4 7#e7 ,knowingly ,the term knowingly1 with respect to conduct1 a circumstance1 or a result1 means that a person has actual knowledge1 or should have known1 of the conduct1 the circumstance1 or the result4 7#f7 ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list ,the term ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list means the list maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury under ,executive ,order #aciei1 as amended by ,executive ,order #adjcb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance certain companies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china71 or any successor order4 7#g7 ,person ,the term person means an individual or entity4 7#h7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 any ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states 7including any foreign branch of such an entity72 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 #heac4 ,exception relating to importation of goods 7a7 ,in general ,the authorities and requirements to impose sanctions authorized under this title shall not include the authority or requirement to impose sanctions on the importation of goods4 7b7 ,good defined ,in this section1 the term good means any article1 natural or manmade substance1 material1 supply or manufactured product1 including inspection and test equipment1 and excluding technical data4 ,c ,prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions #heba4 ,prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions ,the ,defense ,production ,act of #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,,viii ,prohibition and notification on investments relating to covered national security transactions #hja4 ,prohibition on investments 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may prohibit1 in accordance with regulations issued under subsection 7e71 a ,united ,states person1 including its controlled foreign entities1 from knowingly engaging in a covered national security transaction in any prohibited technology4 7b7 ,evasion ,any action that evades or avoids1 has the purpose of evading or avoiding1 causes a violation of1 or attempts to violate the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a7 is prohibited4 7c7 ,exemptions 7#a7 ,national interest exemption ,subject to subsection 7d71 the ,secretary is authorized to exempt from the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a7 any activity determined by the ,president1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 or delegated to the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and1 as appropriate1 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 to be in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,intelligence exemption ,regulations issued under subsection 7e7 shall not apply to any authorized intelligence activities of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,congressional notification ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 notify the appropriate congressional committees not later than five business days after issuing an exemption under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 include in such notification an identification of the national interest justifying the use of the exemption1 subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements4 7e7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,state and1 as appropriate1 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 may issue or update existing regulations to carry out this section subject to public notice and comment in accordance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e and chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not subject to the requirements of section #gji4 ,the regulations issued pursuant to this paragraph shall1 as necessary1 amend1 terminate1 supersede1 revoke1 or streamline existing requirements in part #hej of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7the ,outbound ,investment ,rule7 and shall provide a reasonable timeframe for compliance4 7#b7 ,non-binding feedback 7,a7 ,in general ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a process under which a person can request to receive non-binding feedback on a confidential basis1 or as anonymized guidance to the public1 as to whether a transaction would constitute a covered national security transaction in a prohibited technology4 7,b7 ,authority to limit frivolous feedback requests ,in establishing the process required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may prescribe limitations on requests for feedback identified as frivolous for purposes of this subsection4 7#c7 ,notice2 opportunity to cure 7,a7 ,in general ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall account for whether a ,united ,states person has self-identified and self-disclosed a violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a7 in determining the legal consequences of that violation4 7,b7 ,self-disclosure letters ,the regulations issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall dictate the form and content of a letter of self-disclosure1 which shall include relevant facts about the violation1 why the ,united ,states person believes its activity to have violated the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a71 and a proposal for mitigation of the harm of such action4 7#d7 ,low-burden regulations ,in issuing regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary should balance the priority of protecting the national security interest of the ,united ,states while1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 minimizing the cost and complexity of compliance for affected parties1 including the duplication of reporting requirements under current regulations2 7,b7 adopting the least burdensome alternative that achieves regulatory objectives2 and 7,c7 prioritizing transparency and stakeholder involvement in the process of issuing the rules4 7#e7 ,burden of proof ,in accordance with section #eef7;d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an enforcement action for a violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a71 the burden of proof shall be upon the ,secretary4 #hjb4 ,notification on investments 7a7 ,mandatory notification ,not later than #dej days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations prescribed in accordance with subsection 7b71 to require a ,united ,states person that itself or whose controlled foreign entity knowingly engages in a covered national security transaction in a prohibited technology 7unless the ,secretary has exercised the authority provided by section #hja7;a7 to prohibit knowingly engaging in such covered national security transaction7 or a notifiable technology to submit to the ,secretary a written notification of the transaction not later than #cj days after the completion date of the transaction4 7b7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #dej days after the date of the enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,state1 and1 as appropriate1 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall issue regulations to carry out this section subject to public notice and comment in accordance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e and chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not subject to the requirements of section #gji4 ,the regulations issued pursuant to this paragraph shall as necessary1 amend1 terminate1 supersede1 revoke1 or streamline existing requirements in part #hej of title #ca1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7the ,outbound ,investment ,rule7 and shall provide a reasonable timeframe for compliance4 7#b7 ,low-burden regulations ,in issuing regulations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary should balance the priority of protecting the national security interest of the ,united ,states while1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 minimizing the cost and complexity of compliance for affected parties1 including the duplication of reporting requirements under current regulation2 7,b7 adopting the least burdensome alternative that achieves regulatory objectives2 and 7,c7 prioritizing transparency and stakeholder involvement in the process of issuing the rules4 7#c7 ,burden of proof ,in accordance with section #eef7;d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 in an enforcement action for a violation of the prohibition set forth in subsection 7a71 the burden of proof shall be upon the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,completeness of notification 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall1 upon receipt of a notification under subsection 7a71 promptly inspect the notification for completeness4 7,b7 ,incomplete notifications ,if a notification submitted under subsection 7a7 is incomplete1 the ,secretary shall promptly inform the ,united ,states person that submits the notification that the notification is not complete and provide an explanation of relevant material respects in which the notification is not complete4 7#e7 ,identification of non-notified activity ,the ,secretary shall establish a process to identify covered national security transactions in a prohibited technology or a notifiable technology for which-- 7,a7 a notification is not submitted to the ,secretary under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 information is reasonably available4 7c7 ,inapplicability ,if the ,secretary prohibits a covered national security transaction in a prohibited technology under section #hja1 the requirements of this section shall not apply with respect to the covered national security transaction4 #hjc4 ,report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this title1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and1 as appropriate1 the heads of other relevant ,federal departments and agencies1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements1 that-- 7#a7 lists all enforcement actions taken subject to the existing regulations and regulations issued under section #hja7;e7 and #hjb7;b7 during the year preceding submission of the report1 which includes1 with respect to each such action1 a description of-- 7,a7 the prohibited technology or notifiable technology2 7,b7 the covered national security transaction2 7,c7 the covered foreign person2 and 7,d7 the relevant ,united ,states person2 7#b7 provides an assessment of the definition of the term prohibited technology under existing regulations or regulations issued under section #hja7;e7 or #hjb7;b7 by-- 7,a7 identifying additional technologies that the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce and1 as applicable1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,director of ,national ,intelligence1 and the heads of any other relevant ,federal agencies1 determined under existing regulations or regulations issued pursuant to #hja7;e7 may pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern2 7,b7 explaining why each technology identified in subparagraph 7,a7 may pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern2 and 7,c7 describing any removal of technologies from the category of prohibited technology under existing regulations or regulations issued under section #hja7;e7 during the reporting period to the extent that the technologies no longer pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern2 7#c7 lists all notifications submitted under existing regulations or regulations issued section #hjb during the year preceding submission of the report and includes1 with respect to each such notification-- 7,a7 basic information on each party to the covered national security transaction with respect to which the notification was submitted2 and 7,b7 the nature of the covered national security transaction that was the subject of the notification1 including the elements of the covered national security transaction that necessitated a notification2 7#d7 includes a summary of those notifications1 disaggregated by prohibited technology1 by notifiable technology1 by covered national security transaction1 and by country of concern2 7#e7 provides additional context and information regarding trends in the prohibited technology1 notifiable technology1 the types of covered national security transaction1 and the countries involved in those notifications2 and 7#f7 assesses the overall impact of those notifications1 including recommendations for-- 7,a7 expanding existing ,federal programs to support the production or supply of prohibited technologies or notifiable technologies in the ,united ,states1 including the potential of existing authorities to address any related national security concerns2 7,b7 investments needed to enhance prohibited technologies or notifiable technologies and reduce ,united ,states dependence on countries of concern regarding those technologies2 and 7,c7 the continuation1 expansion1 or modification of the implementation and administration of this title4 7b7 ,consideration of certain information ,in preparing the report pursuant to subsection 7a71 the ,secretary-- 7#a7 shall consider information provided jointly by the chairperson and ranking member of any of the appropriate congressional committees2 7#b7 may consider credible information obtained by other countries and nongovernmental organizations that monitor the military1 surveillance1 intelligence1 or technology capabilities of a country of concern2 and 7#c7 may consider any other information that the ,secretary deems relevant4 7c7 ,form of report ,each report required by this section shall be submitted in unclassified form1 but may include a classified annex4 7d7 ,testimony required ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this title1 and annually thereafter for five years1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce1 or their designee1 shall each provide to the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,foreign ,affairs and ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives testimony with respect to the national security threats relating to investments by ,united ,states persons in countries of concern and broader international capital flows4 7e7 ,requests by appropriate congressional committees 7#a7 ,in general ,after receiving a request that meets the requirements of paragraph 7#b7 with respect to whether a technology should be included in the amendments as described in subsection 7a77#b71 the ,secretary shall1 in preparing the report pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 determine if that technology may pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern2 and 7,b7 include in the report pursuant to subsection 7a7 an explanation with respect to that determination that includes-- 7i7 a statement of whether or not the technology1 as determined by the ,secretary1 may pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern2 and 7ii7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,i7 the technology may pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern1 an explanation for such determination and a recommendation whether that technology should be named a prohibited technology or a notifiable technology2 and 7,,ii7 the technology would not pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern1 an explanation for such determination4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a request under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to whether a technology may pose an acute threat to the national security of the ,united ,states if developed or acquired by a country of concern shall be submitted to the ,secretary in writing jointly by the chairperson and ranking member of #a or more of the appropriate congressional committees4 #hjd4 ,multilateral engagement and coordination 7a7 ,authorities ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 should-- 7#a7 conduct bilateral and multilateral engagement with the governments of countries that are allies and partners of the ,united ,states to promote and increase coordination of protocols and procedures to facilitate the effective implementation of and appropriate compliance with the prohibitions and notification requirement pursuant to this title2 7#b7 upon adoption of protocols and procedures described in paragraph 7#a71 work with those governments to establish mechanisms for sharing information1 including trends1 with respect to such activities2 and 7#c7 work with and encourage the governments of countries that are allies and partners of the ,united ,states to develop similar mechanisms of their own1 for the exclusive purpose of preventing the development of prohibited technologies by a country of concern4 7b7 ,strategy for multilateral engagement and coordination ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the regulations implementing enactment of this title1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary of ,commerce1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 should-- 7#a7 develop a strategy to work with the governments of countries that are allies and partners of the ,united ,states to develop mechanisms that are comparable to the prohibitions and notification requirements pursuant to this title1 for the exclusive purpose of preventing the development of prohibited technologies by a country of concern2 and 7#b7 assess opportunities to provide technical assistance to those countries with respect to the development of those mechanisms4 7c7 ,report ,not later than one year after the date of the regulations implementing enactment of this title1 and annually thereafter for four years1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 subject to the appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements1 that includes-- 7#a7 a discussion of any strategy developed pursuant to subsection 7b77#a71 including key tools and objectives for the development of comparable mechanisms by the governments of allies and partners of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 a list of partner and allied countries to target for cooperation in developing their own prohibitions2 7#c7 the status of the strategy's implementation and outcomes2 and 7#d7 a description of impediments to the establishment of comparable mechanisms by governments of allies and partners of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,appropriate congressional committees defined ,in this section1 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations and the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs and the ,committee on ,financial ,services of the ,house of ,representatives4 #hje4 ,public database of covered foreign persons 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 may establish a publicly accessible1 non-exhaustive database that identifies covered foreign persons that are either engaged in a prohibited technology or a notifiable technology pursuant to this title4 7b7 ,modification process ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 is authorized to establish a mechanism for a covered foreign person to petition for their removal from or inclusion in the publicly accessible1 non-exhaustive database described in 7a74 7c7 ,confidentiality of evidence ,the ,secretary shall establish a mechanism for the public1 including ,congress1 stakeholders1 investors1 and nongovernmental organizations1 to submit evidence on a confidential basis regarding whether a foreign person is a covered foreign person in a prohibited technology or notifiable technology and should be included in the database described in subsection 7a71 if any4 7d7 ,rule of construction ,the database described in subsection 7a71 if any1 shall not be considered to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of covered foreign persons for the purposes of this title4 #hjf4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title may be construed to negate the authority of the ,president under any authority1 process1 regulation1 investigation1 enforcement measure1 or review provided by or established under any other provision of ,federal law1 including the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq471 or any other authority of the ,president or the ,congress under the ,constitution of the ,united ,states4 #hjg4 ,penalties 7a7 ,in general ,the regulations issued under section #hja or #hjb shall provide for the imposition of civil penalties described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,penalties described 7#a7 ,unlawful acts ,it shall be unlawful for a person to violate1 attempt to violate1 conspire to violate1 or cause a violation of any order1 regulation1 notification requirement1 or prohibition issued under this title4 7#b7 ,civil penalty ,the ,secretary may impose civil penalties on any person who commits an unlawful act described in paragraph 7#a7 in amounts equivalent to amounts provided for under section #bjf7;b7 of the ,international ,emergency ,economic ,powers ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agje7;b77 for violations under that ,act4 7#c7 ,divestment ,the ,secretary may compel the divestment of a covered national security transaction in a prohibited technology determined to be in violation of section #hja7;a7 or regulations issued thereunder4 7#d7 ,relief ,the ,president may direct the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states to seek appropriate relief1 including divestment relief for violations of the prohibition set forth in subsection #hja7;a71 in the district courts of the ,united ,states1 in order to implement and enforce this title4 #hjh4 ,exemption from disclosure 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 any information or documentary material filed with the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee pursuant to this title shall be exempt from disclosure under section #eeb7;b77#c7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and no such information or documentary material may be made public4 7b7 ,exceptions ,subsection 7a7 shall not prohibit the disclosure of the following1 subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements3 7#a7 ,information relevant to any administrative or judicial action or proceeding4 7#b7 ,information to ,congress or any duly authorized committee or subcommittee of ,congress4 7#c7 ,information important to the national security analysis or actions of the ,secretary to any domestic governmental entity1 or to any foreign governmental entity of a ,united ,states ally or partner1 under the exclusive direction and authorization of the ,secretary1 only to the extent necessary for national security purposes1 and subject to appropriate confidentiality and classification requirements4 7#d7 ,identity of a covered foreign person in the public database described in section #hje4 7#e7 ,information that the parties have consented to be disclosed to third parties4 7#f7 ,information gathered by the ,secretary or the ,secretary's designee where the disclosure is determined to be in the national security interest1 which may include publication of anonymized data4 #hji4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,except as provided in section #hjd7;d71 the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services1 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs1 and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means-- 7,a7 the ,people's ,republic of ,china1 including the ,hong ,kong and ,macau ,special ,administrative ,regions2 7,b7 the ,republic of ,cuba2 7,c7 the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran2 7,d7 the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea2 7,e7 the ,russian ,federation2 and 7,f7 the ,bolivarian ,republic of ,venezuela under the regime of ,nicolas ,maduro ,moros4 7#c7 ,covered foreign person ,subject to regulations prescribed in accordance with this title1 the term covered foreign person means a foreign person that-- 7,a7 is incorporated in1 has a principal place of business in1 or is organized under the laws of a country of concern2 7,b7 is a member of the ,central ,committee of the ,chinese ,communist ,party or is a member of the political leadership of a country of concern2 7,c7 is subject to the direction or control of a country of concern1 as defined by regulation1 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 or the state or the government of a country of concern 7including any political subdivision1 agency1 or instrumentality thereof72 or 7,d7 is owned in the aggregate1 directly or indirectly1 #ej percent or more by a country of concern1 an entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 or the state or the government of a country of concern 7including any political subdivision1 agency1 or instrumentality thereof74 7#d7 ,covered national security transaction 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to such regulations as may be issued in accordance with this title1 the term covered national security transaction means a ,united ,states person's direct or indirect-- 7i7 acquisition of an equity interest or contingent equity interest in a covered foreign person that the ,united ,states person knows at the time of the acquisition is a covered foreign person2 7ii7 provision of a loan or similar debt financing arrangement to a covered foreign person that the ,united ,states person knows at the time of the provision is a covered foreign person1 where such debt financing affords or will afford the ,united ,states person an interest in profits of the covered foreign person1 the right to appoint members of the board of directors 7or equivalent7 of the covered foreign person1 or other comparable financial or governance rights characteristic of an equity investment but not typical of a loan2 7iii7 entrance by such ,united ,states person into a joint venture1 wherever located1 that is formed with a person of a country of concern1 and that the subject ,united ,states person knows at the time of entrance into the joint venture that the joint venture will engage1 or plans to engage1 in a prohibited technology or notifiable technology2 7iv7 conversion of a contingent equity interest 7or interest equivalent to a contingent equity interest7 or conversion of debt to an equity interest in a covered foreign person2 7v7 acquisition1 leasing1 or other development of operations1 land1 property1 or other assets in a country of concern that the ,united ,states person knows at the time of such acquisition1 leasing1 or other development will result in1 or that the ,united ,states person plans to result in-- 7,i7 the establishment of a covered foreign person2 or 7,,ii7 the engagement of a person of a country of concern in a prohibited technology or notifiable technology2 7vi7 knowingly directing prohibited transactions or notifiable transactions by foreign persons that the ,united ,states person has knowledge at the time of the transaction would constitute an activity described in clause 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 7iv71 or 7v71 if engaged in by a ,united ,states person2 7vii7 acquisition of a limited partner or equivalent interest in a venture capital fund1 private equity fund1 fund of funds1 or other pooled investment fund 7in each case where the fund is not a ,united ,states person7 that the ,united ,states person has knowledge at the time of the acquisition likely will invest in a person of a country of concern that is in one of the notifiable technology or prohibited technology sectors1 and such fund undertakes a transaction that would be a covered national security transaction if undertaken by a ,united ,states person2 or 7viii7 any other transaction identified by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees and subject to public notice and comment in accordance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e and chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not subject to the requirements of section #gji1 that is contributing to the military1 intelligence1 surveillance1 or cyber-enabled capabilities of a country of concern4 7,b7 ,exceptions and clarifications ,subject to regulations prescribed in accordance with this title1 the term covered national security transaction does not include-- 7i7 any transaction the value of which the ,secretary determines is de minimis2 7ii7 any category of transactions that the ,secretary determines is in the national interest of the ,united ,states2 7iii7 an investment-- 7,i7 in a security 7as defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a777 that is traded on an exchange or the over-the-counter market in any jurisdiction2 7,,ii7 in a security issued by an investment company 7as defined in section #c of the ,investment ,company ,act of #aidj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hj;a-#c77 that is registered with the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission1 or1 if the ,secretary chooses to include it as an exception from a covered national security transaction1 in a security issued by a non-,united ,states investment company that is registered with a foreign regulator with comparable oversight standards and regulatory jurisdiction to the ,securities and ,exchange ,commission as determined by the ,secretary of ,treasury2 7,,iii7 made as a limited partner or equivalent in a venture capital fund1 private equity fund1 fund of funds1 or other pooled investment fund 7other than as described in subclause 7,,ii77 where-- 7aa7 the limited partner or equivalent's committed capital is not more than a de minimis amount1 as determined by the ,secretary1 aggregated across any investment and co-investment vehicles of the fund2 or 7bb7 the limited partner or equivalent has secured a binding contractual assurance that its capital in the fund will not be used to engage in a transaction that would be a covered national security transaction if engaged in by a ,united ,states person2 or 7,,iv7 in a derivative of a security described under subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii72 7iv7 any ancillary transaction undertaken by a financial institution 7as defined in section #ecab of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code72 7v7 the acquisition by a ,united ,states person of the equity or other interest owned or held by a covered foreign person in an entity or assets located outside of a country of concern in which the ,united ,states person is acquiring the totality of the interest in the entity held by the covered foreign person2 7vi7 an intracompany transfer of funds1 as defined in regulations prescribed in accordance with this title1 from a ,united ,states parent company to a subsidiary located in a country of concern or a transaction that1 but for this clause1 would be a covered national security transaction between a ,united ,states person and its controlled foreign person that supports operations that are not covered national security transactions or that maintains covered national security transactions that the controlled foreign person was engaged in prior to the effective date of the regulations implementing this title2 7vii7 a transaction secondary to a covered national security transaction1 including-- 7,i7 contractual arrangements 7not including contractual arrangements for technology transfer or technical knowledge transfer7 or the procurement of material inputs for any covered national security transaction 7such as raw materials72 7,,ii7 bank lending2 7,,iii7 the processing1 clearing1 or sending of payments by a bank2 7,,iv7 underwriting services including1 but not limited to1 the temporary acquisition of an equity interest for the sole purpose of facilitating underwriting services2 7,v7 debt rating services2 7,,vi7 prime brokerage2 7,,vii7 global custody2 7,,viii7 equity research or analysis2 or 7,,ix7 other similar services2 7viii7 any ordinary or administrative business transaction as may be defined in such regulations2 or 7ix7 any transaction completed before the date of the enactment of this title4 7,c7 ,ancillary transaction defined ,in this paragraph1 the term ancillary transaction means1 subject to regulations prescribed by the ,secretary-- 7i7 the processing1 settling1 clearing1 or sending of payments and cash transactions2 7ii7 underwriting services1 including the temporary acquisition of an equity interest for the sole purpose of facilitating underwriting services2 7iii7 credit rating services2 and 7iv7 other services ordinarily incident to and part of the provision of financial services1 such as opening deposit accounts1 direct custody services1 foreign exchange services1 remittances services1 and safe deposit services4 7#e7 ,foreign person ,the term foreign person has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed in accordance with this title4 7#f7 ,knowledge2 know ,the terms knowledge or know mean-- 7,a7 actual knowledge that a fact or circumstance exists or is substantially certain to occur2 7,b7 an awareness of a high probability of a fact or circumstance's existence or future occurrence2 or 7,c7 reason to know of a fact or circumstance's existence4 7#g7 ,notifiable technology 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the regulations prescribed in accordance with this title1 the term notifiable technology means a technology within the following areas not already captured by the technical thresholds specified by any regulations issued in accordance with section #hja3 7i7 ,semiconductor technology and microelectronics4 7ii7 ,artificial intelligence systems4 7iii7 ,quantum information technologies4 7iv7 ,high-performance computing and supercomputing4 7v7 ,hypersonic systems4 7,b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees and subject to notice and comment in accordance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e and chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not subject to the requirements of section #gji1 may prescribe regulations in accordance with this title to-- 7i7 define the technical parameters of technologies described in subparagraph 7,a71as reasonably needed for national security purposes2 or 7ii7 to add and define categories to the list in subparagraph 7,a7 that enable the military1 intelligence1 surveillance1 or cyber-enabled capabilities of a country of concern4 7#h7 ,party ,the term party1 with respect to a covered national security transaction1 has the meaning given that term in regulations prescribed in accordance with this title4 7#i7 ,person ,the term person includes an individual1 corporation1 partnership1 association1 or any other organized group of persons1 or legal successor or representative thereof1 or any ,state or local government or agency thereof4 7#aj7 ,prohibited technology 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the regulations prescribed in accordance with this title1 the term prohibited technology means a technology within the following areas1 as specified by the regulations3 7i7 ,advanced semiconductor technology and microelectronics4 7ii7 ,artificial intelligence systems4 7iii7 ,quantum information technologies4 7iv7 ,high-performance computing and supercomputing4 7v7 ,hypersonic systems4 7,b7 ,updates ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the appropriate congressional committees and subject to notice and comment in accordance with subchapter ,,ii of chapter #e and chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 and not subject to the requirements of section #gji1 may prescribe regulations in accordance with this title to-- 7i7 define the technical parameters of technologies described in subparagraph 7,a71 as reasonably needed for national security purposes2 or 7ii7 to add and define categories to the list in subparagraph 7,a7 that enable the military1 intelligence1 surveillance1 or cyber-enabled capabilities of a country of concern4 7#aa7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,treasury4 7#ab7 ,united ,states person ,the term ,united ,states person means-- 7,a7 any ,united ,states citizen or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an entity organized under the laws of the ,united ,states or of any jurisdiction within the ,united ,states 7including any foreign branch of such an entity72 or 7,c7 any person in the ,united ,states4 4 ,d ,securities and ,related ,matters #heca4 ,requirements relating to the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and biennially thereafter for six years1 the ,president shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report that states whether any of the following foreign persons qualifies for inclusion on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list3 7,a7 ,any ,,prc person listed on the ,military ,end-,user ,list 7,supplement ,no4 #g to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations74 7,b7 ,any ,,prc person listed pursuant to section #abfj;,h of the ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,thornberry ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjba 7#aj ,u4,s4,c4 #aac note74 7,c7 ,any ,,prc person listed on the ,department of ,commerce's ,entity ,list 7,supplement ,no4 #d to part #gdd of the ,export ,administration ,regulations74 7,d7 ,any ,,prc person listed on the ,federal ,communications ,commission's ,covered ,list pursuant to the ,secure and ,trusted ,communications ,networks ,act of #bjai 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #afja74 7,e7 ,any ,,prc person listed on the ,uyghur ,forced ,labor ,prevention ,act ,entity ,list pursuant to the ,uyghur ,forced ,labor ,prevention ,act 7,p4,l4 #aag-gh74 7#b7 ,process required ,to prepare the reports required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall establish a process under which the ,federal agencies responsible for administering the lists described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall share with each other all relevant information that led to the identification of the entities described in such lists4 7#c7 ,risk-based prioritization framework ,in making the initial determinations under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may establish a risk-based prioritization framework factoring in prioritization of entity review submitted to the ,secretary by the ,federal agencies administering the lists described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,annual reports to the appropriate congressional committees ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 may summarize findings concerning entities previously reviewed pursuant to this section that do not necessitate additional review by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,matters to be included ,the ,secretary shall include in the report required by paragraph 7#a7 an overview of the criteria required for listing on the ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list4 ,the heads of the ,federal agencies administering the lists described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 shall provide to the ,secretary for use in the report an overview of the criteria for entity identification or listing on each respective list4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,the term appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,financial ,services and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,banking1 ,housing1 and ,urban ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern-- 7,a7 means the ,people's ,republic of ,china2 and 7,b7 includes the ,hong ,kong ,special ,administrative ,region and the ,macau ,special ,administrative ,region4 7#c7 ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-industrial ,complex ,companies ,list ,the term ,non-,,sdn ,chinese ,military-,industrial ,complex ,companies ,list means the list maintained by the ,office of ,foreign ,assets ,control of the ,department of the ,treasury under ,executive ,order #aciei1 as amended by ,executive ,order #adjcb 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #agja note2 relating to addressing the threat from securities investments that finance certain companies of the ,people's ,republic of ,china71 and any successor order4 7#d7 ,,prc person ,the term ,,prc person means a foreign person that-- 7,a7 is incorporated in a principal place of business in1 or is organized under the laws of1 a country of concern2 7,b7 is a member of the ,central ,committee of the ,chinese ,communist ,party2 7,c7 is the state or the government of a country of concern1 as well as any political subdivision1 agency1 or instrumentality thereof2 or 7,d7 is owned in the aggregate1 directly or indirectly1 #ej percent or more by an entity or a group of entities described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 ,,lxxxvi ,securing the ,airspace1 ,facilitating ,emergency ,response1 and ,safeguarding ,key ,infrastructure1 ,entertainment ,venues1 and ,stadiums ,sec4 #hfja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #hfjb4 ,drone countermeasures to protect public safety and critical infrastructure4 ,sec4 #hfjc4 ,use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft and counter unmanned aircraft systems4 ,sec4 #hfjd4 ,use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft4 ,sec4 #hfje4 ,penalties4 ,sec4 #hfjf4 ,rulemaking and implementation4 ,sec4 #hfjg4 ,severability4 #hfja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,safer ,,skies ,act4 #hfjb4 ,drone countermeasures to protect public safety and critical infrastructure ,section #baj;,g of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abdn7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorities 7#a7 ,authority of the ,department of ,homeland ,security and ,department of ,justice ,notwithstanding section #dfejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #cb1 #ajcj1 #acfg and chapters #aai and #bjf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary and the ,attorney ,general may1 for their respective ,departments1 take and may authorize personnel to take such actions as are described in subsection 7b77#a7 that are necessary to enforce the law1 protect the public1 or to mitigate a credible threat that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of a covered facility or asset4 7#b7 ,authority of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies ,notwithstanding section #dfejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 or sections #cb1 #ajcj1 #acfg and chapters #aai and #bjf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 notwithstanding the laws of any particular ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial jurisdiction1 and after completing the training detailed in subsection 7d77#b71 any ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency may1 subject to subsection 7d77#b71 take1 and authorize personnel with assigned duties that include the security or protection of people1 facilities1 or assets1 to take such actions as are described in subsection 7b77#a7 that are necessary to mitigate a credible threat that an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft poses to the safety or security of people1 facilities1 and assets1 a venue or set of venues used for large-scale public gatherings or events1 critical infrastructure1 or correctional facilities4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 by striking and electromagnetic means and inserting electromagnetic means1 and through the use of remote identification broadcast or other means2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by inserting pursuant to subsection 7a77#a7 after ,attorney ,general2 7,b7 by striking ,any unmanned and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,federal agencies ,any unmanned 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,other agencies ,any unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft described in subsection 7a7 that is seized by a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 is subject to forfeiture under the laws of the agency's jurisdiction4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking or the ,attorney ,general and inserting 1 the ,attorney ,general1 or any ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement training and certification 7,a7 ,training and certification required 7i7 ,in general ,only ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement and correctional officers who have been trained and certified by the ,attorney ,general1 or the ,attorney ,general's designee1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security through a national schoolhouse which will serve as the sole certifying authority for ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and correctional officers in the use of the authority granted under subsection 7a77#b71 may exercise authorities in subsection 7b77#a77;,c71 7,d71 and 7,f74 7ii7 ,training and certification procedures ,the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall1 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,,safer ,,skies ,act1 develop training and certification procedures for the use of the authority described in subsection 7a77#b7 that ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement and correctional officers shall be required to satisfy before taking any actions described in subsection 7b77#a74 7iii7 ,technologies ,technologies used by ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement or correctional agencies to take actions described in subsection 7b77#a7 shall be limited to systems or technologies that are included on a list of authorized technologies maintained jointly by the ,department of ,justice1 the ,department of ,homeland ,security1 the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,transportation1 the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 and the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration4 7,b7 ,oversight ,the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 shall oversee compliance with the requirements set forth in subsection 7e7 with respect to the use of the authority granted under subsection 7a77#b7 by each ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement agency that has been certified pursuant to the training and certification requirements described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies mitigation notification requirement 7i7 ,in general ,any ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency exercising authority under subsection 7a77#b7 shall1 within #dh hours of taking any mitigation action described in subsection 7b77#a71 submit a notification to the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security containing-- 7,i7 the date1 time1 and geographic location of the mitigation action2 7,,ii7 a brief description of the credible threat or safety concern necessitating such action2 7,,iii7 the type of mitigation capability employed2 and 7,,iv7 any known operational effects1 including the seizure1 disabling1 or destruction of an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft4 7ii7 ,report mechanism ,the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish a streamlined and secure submission mechanism to support the notification requirement under clause 7i74 7,d7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,,safer ,,skies ,act1 and biannually thereafter1 the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees an unclassified report with a classified annex on activities carried out by ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law and correctional enforcement agencies exercising the authority granted under subsection 7a77#b7 and subject to the training and certification requirements described in subparagraph 7,a71 including-- 7i7 a description of the training and certification procedures developed and implemented pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77ii72 7ii7 a list of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies that applied for and were certified to exercise the authorities granted by subsection 7a77#b72 7iii7 a list of currently authorized technologies pursuant to subparagraph 7,a77iii72 7iv7 the frequency1 location1 and circumstances of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and correctional officers mitigation deployments and types of mitigation employed2 7v7 a list of any aviation security or safety incidents that occurred due to ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 territorial1 and correctional officers deployment of counter-,,uas technologies2 7vi7 recommendations for improving ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law and correctional agencies counter-,,uas training1 oversight1 compliance1 and execution and the compliance audits required by section #hfjf7;b77#b7 of the ,,safer ,,skies ,act2 and 7vii7 a determination on if ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law and correctional agencies are able to fully protect critical infrastructure from the drone threat and if not1 recommendations on how to expand counter-,,uas authorities to critical infrastructure owners4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking or the ,attorney ,general and inserting 1 the ,attorney ,general1 or any ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking or the ,attorney ,general and inserting 1 the ,attorney ,general1 or any ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency2 7ii7 by inserting 1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial after ,federal2 and 7iii7 by inserting 7as applicable7 after law2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or the ,department of ,justice and inserting the ,department of ,justice1 or the ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement or correctional agency2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking tribal and inserting ,tribal2 and 7ii7 by inserting other than those of an aeronautical communications system1 as allowed for in section #beaa7b77;g77ii77,,iv7 of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 or information readily available to the public after which shall not include communications2 7#f7 in subsection 7g77#c77;,g7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,tribal1 territorial1 after ,state12 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including those exercised under subsection 7a77#b7 after authorities2 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7j71 7k71 and 7l7 as subsections 7k71 7l71 and 7m72 7#h7 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,applicability of other laws to activities related to the mitigation of threats from unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft ,sections #cb1 #ajcj1 and #acfg and chapters #aai and #bjf of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 and section #dfejb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 may not be construed to apply to activities of the ,coast ,guard1 whether under this section or any other provision of law1 that-- 7#a7 are conducted outside the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 are related to the mitigation of threats from unmanned aircraft systems or unmanned aircraft4 7j7 ,terminations 7#a7 ,counter-,,uas authority ,the authority to carry out this section with respect to a covered facility or asset1 protecting the public1 and enforcing the law shall terminate on ,september #cj1 #bjca4 7#b7 ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies ,authority of ,state1 local1 tribal1 and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies under subsection 7a77#b7 shall terminate on ,december #ca1 #bjca4 2 7#i7 in subsection 7l71 as so redesignated-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7 by inserting a ,federal law enforcement1 correctional1 and homeland security agency mission necessary to enforce the law1 protect the public or to after directly relates to2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 7,a7 ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#a71 the term personnel means officers1 employees1 contractors1 detailed personnel1 and deputized personnel who perform ,federal law enforcement1 correctional1 homeland or national security duties4 7,b7 ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#b71 the term personnel means officers and employees of ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial law enforcement and correctional agencies4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the term correctional facility means any jail1 prison1 or any other penal or detention facility operated by a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement agency1 or by a private party that is under contract with a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement agency1 and used to house individuals who have been arrested1 detained1 held1 or charged with or convicted of criminal offenses4 7#aj7 ,the term critical infrastructure has the meaning given the term in subsection 7e7 of the ,critical ,infrastructures ,protection ,act of #bjja 7,public ,law #ajg-ef74 2 and 7#aj7 by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,reimbursement program ,not later than #ahj days of after the date of enactment of the ,,safer ,,skies ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general shall provide the appropriate congressional committees with a plan to establish a reimbursement program for ,federal agencies providing counter-,,uas protection to events that are not organized or operated by the ,federal ,government4 4 #hfjc4 ,use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft and counter unmanned aircraft systems ,section #eja7;a77#a7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaeb7;a77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,j7 ,programs to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems 7as defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 to benefit public safety4 7,k7 ,programs to purchase and operate counter-,,uas systems 7as defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 included on the list of technologies established by subsection 7d77#b77;,a77iii7 section #baj;,g of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abdn7d77#b77;,a77iii77 to exercise the authority granted under subsection 7a77#b7 of such section4 4 #hfjd4 ,use of grant funds for unmanned aircraft ,section #agja7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,crime ,control and ,safe ,streets ,act of #aifh 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #ajcha7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#bc7 and 7#bd7 as paragraphs 7#bd7 and 7#be71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb7 the following3 7#bc7 to purchase and operate unmanned aircraft systems 7as such term is defined in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code7 to benefit public safety2 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#bd71 as so redesignated1 by striking 7#bb7 and inserting 7#bc74 #hfje4 ,penalties 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term unmanned aircraft has the meaning given the term in section #ddhja of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,felony penalty for repeat violation of national defense airspace ,section #dfcjg of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,if a person is convicted of a second or subsequent offense under this section1 the punishment shall be imprisonment for not more than #e years1 a fine under title #ah1 or both44 7c7 ,increased penalties for operation of unmanned aircraft to facilitate felony offense ,if a person who is convicted of a felony offense 7other than an offense based solely on the operation of an unmanned aircraft7 knowingly operated an unmanned aircraft during1 in relation to1 or in furtherance of such offense1 the maximum imprisonment otherwise provided by law for that offense shall be doubled or increased by #e years1 whichever is less4 7d7 ,increased penalties for use of unmanned aircraft to introduce contraband into prisons ,if a defendant who is convicted under section #agia of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 knowingly used an unmanned aircraft to provide a prohibited object to an inmate of a prison1 the maximum imprisonment otherwise provided by law for that offense shall be increased by #e years4 7e7 ,directive to ,united ,states ,sentencing ,commission3 enhanced sentencing range for use of unmanned aircraft 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out the purposes of this section1 during the ,sentencing ,commission's amendment cycle in progress at the time this ,act is enacted1 the ,commission shall1 under section #iid of title #bh1 ,united ,states ,code1-- 7,a7 promulgate guidelines1 or amendments to guidelines1 that substantially increase the sentencing range for all offenses involving the use of an unmanned aircraft2 and 7,b7 as necessary1 promulgate policy statements1 or amendments to policy statements to assist in the application of this section4 7#b7 ,enhanced penalties ,in any case in which the enhanced penalties of subsection 7c7 apply1 the guidelines and amendments issued under paragraph 7#a7 shall call for an increase of at least #f levels in the base offense level and in all other cases1 the base offense level shall be increased by at least #d levels4 7f7 ,penalties for unauthorized counter-,,uas actions ,any entity or individual authorized to take such actions to mitigate the threat posed by an unmanned aircraft system or unmanned aircraft pursuant to section #baj;,g of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abdn7 who knowingly engages in such actions without ,federal coordination as required by those statutes1 shall be subject to-- 7#a7 a civil fine up to #ajj1jjj per violation2 or 7#b7 suspension of counter-,,uas authority pending review by the ,attorney ,general or ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7g7 ,civil enforcement ,the ,attorney ,general is authorized to bring a civil action in a ,united ,states district court to collect fines and enforce civil penalties imposed under this section4 7h7 ,effective date ,this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect #cj days after enactment of this ,act4 #hfjf4 ,rulemaking and implementation 7a7 ,rulemaking authority 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary of ,transportation1 shall develop and publish regulations governing counter-,,uas authority for ,,sltt law enforcement agencies and correctional agencies under this title and the amendments made by this title4 7#b7 ,role of ,,faa ,in carrying out the rulemaking in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security and the ,attorney ,general shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration on any aspect of the rulemaking that affects aviation safety1 civilian aviation and aerospace operations1 aircraft airworthiness1 or the use of airspace4 7#c7 ,saving clause ,nothing in this section shall be construed to vest in the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general any authority of the ,secretary of ,transportation or the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration4 7#d7 ,authorized equipment and technology ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration1 the ,chairman of the ,federal ,communications ,commission1 and the ,administrator of ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administrator shall authorize equipment and technology to be used for actions in subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 and 7,f7 of section #baj;,g7b77#a7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb4 7b7 ,training and compliance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,attorney ,general1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and the ,department of ,transportation1 shall approve standards for training programs for ,,sltt law enforcement agencies or correctional agencies for the safe and lawful interception of drones4 ,such training programs shall include instruction on the legal1 operational1 and technological aspects of counter-,,uas operations4 7#b7 ,compliance audits ,the ,attorney ,general and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall periodically conduct compliance audits to prevent misuse of counter-,,uas authority4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,,sltt law enforcement agency ,the term ,,sltt law enforcement agency means a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement agency4 7#b7 ,correctional agency ,the term correctional agency means a ,federal1 ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial government body responsible for operating correctional facilities or a private party that is under contract with a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement agency to operate such facilities4 7#c7 ,correctional facility ,the term correctional facility means any jail1 prison1 or any other penal or detention facility operated by a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement agency1 or by a private party that is under contract with a ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 or territorial law enforcement agency1 and used to house individuals who have been arrested1 detained1 held1 or charged with or convicted of criminal offenses4 #hfjg4 ,severability ,if any provision of this title1 or the application of any provision of this title to any person or circumstance is held invalid1 the application of such provision or circumstance and the remainder of this title shall not be affected thereby4 ,,lxxxvii ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe ,sec4 #hgja4 ,short title4 ,subtitle ,a--,definitions and ,less ,developed ,country ,focus ,sec4 #hgaa4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hgab4 ,less developed country focus4 ,subtitle ,b--,management of ,corporation ,sec4 #hgba4 ,structure of ,corporation4 ,sec4 #hgbb4 ,board of ,directors4 ,sec4 #hgbc4 ,chief ,executive ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbd4 ,chief ,risk ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbe4 ,chief ,development ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbf4 ,chief ,strategic ,officer4 ,sec4 #hgbg4 ,officers and employees4 ,sec4 #hgbh4 ,development ,finance ,advisory ,council4 ,sec4 #hgbi4 ,strategic ,advisory ,group4 ,sec4 #hgcj4 ,five-year strategic priorities plan4 ,sec4 #hgca4 ,development finance education4 ,sec4 #hgcb4 ,internships4 ,sec4 #hgcc4 ,independent accountability mechanism4 ,subtitle ,c--,authorities ,relating to the ,provision of ,support ,sec4 #hgda4 ,equity investment4 ,sec4 #hgdb4 ,special projects4 ,sec4 #hgdc4 ,terms and conditions4 ,sec4 #hgdd4 ,termination4 ,subtitle ,d--,other ,matters ,sec4 #hgea4 ,operations4 ,sec4 #hgeb4 ,corporate powers4 ,sec4 #hgec4 ,maximum contingent liability4 ,sec4 #hged4 ,performance measures1 evaluation1 and learning4 ,sec4 #hgee4 ,annual report4 ,sec4 #hgef4 ,publicly available project information4 ,sec4 #hgeg4 ,notifications to be provided by the corporation4 ,sec4 #hgeh4 ,limitations and preferences4 #hgja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe4 ,a ,definitions and ,less ,developed ,country ,focus #hgaa4 ,definitions ,section #adjb of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#a7 ,advancing income country ,the term advancing income country1 with respect to a fiscal year for the ,corporation1 means a country the gross national income per capita of which at the start of such fiscal year is-- 7,a7 greater than the ,world ,bank threshold for initiating the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction and ,development graduation process2 and 7,b7 is equal to or less than the per capita income threshold for classification as a high-income economy 7as defined by the ,world ,bank74 2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#c7 ,country of concern ,the term country of concern means any of the following countries3 7,a7 ,the ,bolivarian ,republic of ,venezuela4 7,b7 ,the ,republic of ,cuba4 7,c7 ,the ,democratic ,people's ,republic of ,korea4 7,d7 ,the ,islamic ,republic of ,iran4 7,e7 ,the ,people's ,republic of ,china4 7,f7 ,the ,russian ,federation4 7,g7 ,the ,republic of ,belarus4 7#d7 ,high-income country ,the term high-income country1 with respect to a fiscal year for the ,corporation1 means a country with a high-income economy 7as defined by the ,world ,bank7 at the start of such fiscal year but does not include any wealthy country except to the extent investments in such wealthy country are permitted pursuant to section #adab7;f74 2 7#d7 by striking paragraph 7#e71 as so redesignated1 and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,less developed country ,the term less developed country1 with respect to a fiscal year for the ,corporation1 means a country the gross national income per capita of which at the start of such fiscal year is equal to or less than the ,world ,bank threshold for initiating the ,international ,bank for ,reconstruction ,development graduation process4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,wealthy country ,the term wealthy country1 with respect to a fiscal year for the ,corporation-- 7,a7 means a country that is among the top #bj countries with the highest gross domestic product per capita at purchasing power parity1 as calculated by the ,world ,bank2 and 7,b7 does not include members of the ,five ,eyes alliance or the overseas territories of the #bj countries referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #hgab4 ,less developed country focus ,section #adab of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 in the first sentence-- 7,a7 by striking and countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies and inserting countries in transition from nonmarket to market economies1 and other eligible foreign countries2 and 7,b7 by inserting and national security after foreign policy2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,eligible countries 7#a7 ,less developed country focus ,the ,corporation shall prioritize the provision of support under title ,,ii in less developed countries4 7#b7 ,advancing income countries ,the ,corporation may provide support for a project under title ,,ii in an advancing income country if1 before providing such support1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees1 that such support will be provided in accordance with the policy established pursuant to subsection 7d77#b74 ,such certification may be included as an appendix to the report required by section #addf4 7#c7 ,high-income countries 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may provide support for a project under title ,,ii in a high-income country if1 before providing such support1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such support will be provided in accordance with the policy established pursuant to subsection 7d77#c74 ,such certification may be included as an appendix to the report required by section #addf4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of the ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe1 and annually thereafter1 the ,corporation shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 which may be submitted in classified or confidential form1 that includes-- 7i7 a list of all high-income countries in which the ,corporation anticipates providing support in the subsequent fiscal year 7and1 with respect to the first such report1 the then-current fiscal year72 and 7ii7 to the extent practicable1 a description of the type of projects anticipated to receive such support4 7,c7 ,projects in high-income countries not previously identified in report ,the ,corporation may not provide support for a project in a high-income country in any year for which that high-income country is not included on the list required by subparagraph 7,b77i71 unless1 not later than #ae days before commitment1 the ,corporation consults with and submits to the appropriate congressional committees a notification describing how the proposed project advances the foreign policy interests of the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,continuation of eligibility ,projects previously approved by the ,corporation shall remain eligible for support notwithstanding any change in the income classification of the country4 7d7 ,strategic investments policy 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board shall establish policies1 which shall be applied on a project-by-project basis1 to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of providing support for projects and investments in advancing income countries and high-income countries4 7#b7 ,investment policy for advancing income countries ,any policy used to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of providing support for projects in an advancing income country shall require that such projects-- 7,a7 advance-- 7i7 the national security interests of the ,united ,states in accordance with ,united ,states foreign policy1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state2 or 7ii7 significant strategic economic competitiveness imperatives2 7,b7 are designed in a manner to produce significant developmental outcomes or provide developmental impacts to the poorest populations of such country2 and 7,c7 are structured in a manner that maximizes private capital mobilization4 7#c7 ,investment policy for high-income countries ,any policy used to evaluate and determine the strategic merits of providing support for projects in high-income countries shall require that-- 7,a7 each such project meets the requirements described in paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 with respect to each project in a high-income country-- 7i7 private sector entities have been afforded an opportunity to support the project on viable terms in place of support by the ,corporation2 and 7ii7 such support by the ,corporation does not exceed #be percent of the total cost of the project2 7,c7 with respect to support for all projects in all high-income countries1 the aggregate amount of such support does not exceed #aj percent of the total contingent liability authorized by section #adcc2 and 7,d7 the ,chief ,executive ,officer submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report1 which may be submitted as an appendix to a report required by section #addf1 that-- 7i7 certifies that the ,corporation has applied the policy to each supported project in a high-income country2 and 7ii7 describes whether such support-- 7,i7 is a preferred alternative to state-directed investments by a foreign country of concern2 or 7,,ii7 otherwise furthers the strategic interest of the ,united ,states to counter or limit the influence of foreign countries of concern4 7e7 ,ineligible countries ,the ,corporation shall not provide support for a project in-- 7#a7 a country of concern2 or 7#b7 a wealthy country1 except to the extent permitted pursuant to subsection 7f74 7f7 ,sectoral exceptions ,subject to the requirements in subsection 7d77#c71 the restriction in subsection 7e77#b7 shall not apply to projects in the following sectors3 7#a7 ,energy4 7#b7 ,critical minerals and rare earths4 7#c7 ,information and communications technology1 including undersea cables4 7g7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,corporation should continuously operate in a manner that advances its core mission and purposes1 as described in this title2 and 7#b7 resources of the ,corporation should not be diverted for domestic or other activities extending beyond the scope of such mission and purpose4 4 ,b ,management of ,corporation #hgba4 ,structure of ,corporation ,section #adac7;a7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7;a77 is amended by inserting a ,chief ,strategic ,officer1 after ,chief ,development ,officer14 #hgbb4 ,board of ,directors ,section #adac of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii71 by striking #e individuals each place it appears and inserting #c individuals2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,sunshine ,act compliance ,meetings of the ,board are subject to section #eeb;b of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly referred to as the ,government in the ,sunshine ,act74 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,public hearings ,the ,board shall-- 7#a7 hold at least #b public hearings each year in order to afford an opportunity for any person to present views with respect to whether-- 7,a7 the ,corporation is carrying out its activities in accordance with this division2 and 7,b7 any support provided by the ,corporation under title ,,ii in any country should be suspended1 expanded1 or extended2 7#b7 as necessary and appropriate1 provide responses to the issues and questions discussed during each such hearing following the conclusion of the hearing2 7#c7 post the minutes from each such hearing on a website of the ,corporation and1 consistent with applicable laws related to privacy and the protection of proprietary business information1 the responses to issues and questions discussed in the hearing2 and 7#d7 implement appropriate procedures to ensure the protection from unlawful disclosure of the proprietary information submitted by private sector applicants marked as business confidential information unless-- 7,a7 the party submitting the confidential business information waives such protection or consents to the release of the information2 or 7,b7 to the extent some form of such protected information may be included in official documents of the ,corporation1 a nonconfidential form of the information may be provided1 in which the business confidential information is summarized or deleted in a manner that provides appropriate protections for the owner of the information4 4 #hgbc4 ,chief ,executive ,officer ,section #adac7;d77#c7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7;d77#c77 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,relationship to board ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall-- 7,a7 report to and be under the direct authority of the ,board2 and 7,b7 take input from the ,board when assessing the performance of the ,chief ,risk ,officer1 established pursuant to subsection 7f71 the ,chief ,development ,officer1 established pursuant to subsection 7g71 and the ,chief ,strategic ,officer1 established pursuant to subsection 7h74 4 #hgbd4 ,chief ,risk ,officer ,section #adac7;f7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking who-- and inserting who shall be removable only by a majority vote of the ,board42 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,duties and responsibilities ,the ,chief ,risk ,officer shall-- 7,a7 report directly to the ,chief ,executive ,officer2 7,b7 support the risk committee of the ,board established under section #adda in carrying out its responsibilities as set forth in subsection 7b7 of that section1 including by-- 7i7 developing1 implementing1 and managing a comprehensive framework and process for identifying1 assessing1 and monitoring risk2 7ii7 developing a transparent risk management framework designed to evaluate risks to the ,corporation's overall portfolio1 giving due consideration to the policy imperatives of ensuring investment and regional diversification of the ,corporation's overall portfolio2 7iii7 assessing the ,corporation's overall risk tolerance1 including recommendations for managing and improving the ,corporation's risk tolerance and regularly advising the ,board on recommended steps the ,corporation may take to responsibly increase risk tolerance2 and 7iv7 regularly collaborating with the ,chief ,development ,officer and the ,chief ,strategic ,officer to ensure the ,corporation's overall portfolio is appropriately balancing risk tolerance with development and strategic impact4 4 #hgbe4 ,chief ,development ,officer ,section #adac7;g7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,subject to the approval of the ,board1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7ii7 by striking in development and inserting in international development and development finance2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,board and inserting the ,chief ,executive ,officer2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and responsibilities after duties2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,a7 as subparagraph 7,e72 7,c7 by striking subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,f7 and inserting before subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7,a7 advise the ,chief ,executive ,officer and the ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer on international development policy matters2 7,b7 in addition to the ,chief ,executive ,officer and the ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer1 represent the ,corporation in interagency meetings and processes relating to international development2 7,c7 be an ex officio member of the ,development ,finance ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7i7 and participate in or send a representative to each meeting of the ,council2 7,d7 work with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies to-- 7i7 identify projects that advance ,united ,states international development interests2 and 7ii7 explore investment opportunities that bring evidence-based1 cost-effective development innovations to scale in a manner that can be sustained by markets2 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e71 as so redesignated-- 7i7 by striking coordinate and inserting support-- 7i7 coordination of 2 7ii7 in clause 7i71 as so redesignated1 by striking ,united ,states ,government and all that follows through the semicolon and inserting ,federal departments and agencies1 including by directly liaising with the relevant members of ,united ,states country teams serving overseas1 to ensure that such ,federal departments1 agencies1 and country teams have the training and awareness necessary to fully leverage the ,corporation's development tools overseas22 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 management of employees of the ,corporation that are dedicated to structuring1 monitoring1 and evaluating transactions and projects codesigned with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies for development impact2 7iii7 coordination of funds or other resources transferred to and from such ,federal departments1 agencies1 or overseas country teams1 upon concurrence of those institutions1 in support of the ,corporation's international development projects or activities2 7iv7 management of the responsibilities of the ,corporation under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 of section #addb7;b7 and paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#c77;,a7 of section #addc7;b72 7v7 coordination and implementation of the activities of the ,corporation under section #adde2 and 7vi7 implementation of the ,corporation's development impact strategy and work to ensure development impact at the transaction level and portfolio-wide2 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 foster and maintain relationships both within and external to the ,corporation that enhance the capacity of the ,corporation to achieve its mission to advance ,united ,states international development policy and interests2 and 7,g7 coordinate within the ,corporation to ensure ,united ,states international development policy and interests are considered together with the ,corporation's foreign policy and national security goals4 4 #hgbf4 ,chief ,strategic ,officer ,section #adac of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7i7 and 7j71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,chief ,strategic ,officer 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall appoint a ,chief ,strategic ,officer1 from among individuals with experience in ,united ,states national security matters and foreign investment1 who-- 7,a7 shall report directly to the ,chief ,executive ,officer2 and 7,b7 shall be removable only by a majority vote of the ,board4 7#b7 ,duties and responsibilities ,the ,chief ,strategic ,officer shall-- 7,a7 advise the ,chief ,executive ,officer and the ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer on national security and foreign policy matters2 7,b7 in addition to the ,chief ,executive ,officer and the ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer1 represent the ,corporation in interagency meetings and processes relating to ,united ,states national security and foreign policy2 7,c7 be an ex officio member of the ,development ,finance ,advisory ,council established under subsection 7i7 and participate in or send a representative to each meeting of the ,council2 7,d7 work with other relevant ,federal departments and agencies to identify projects that advance ,united ,states national security and foreign policy priorities1 including by complementing ,united ,states domestic investments in critical and emerging technologies2 7,e7 support-- 7i7 coordination of efforts to develop the ,corporation's strategic investment initiatives-- 7,i7 to counter predatory state-directed investment and coercive economic practices of adversaries of the ,united ,states2 7,,ii7 to preserve the sovereignty of partner countries2 and 7,,iii7 to advance economic growth and national security through the highest standards of transparency1 accessibility1 and competition2 7ii7 the establishment of performance measurement frameworks and reporting on development outcomes of strategic investments1 consistent with sections #addb and #addc2 and 7iii7 management of employees of the ,corporation that are dedicated to ensuring that the ,corporation's activities advance ,united ,states national security and foreign policy interests1 including through-- 7,i7 long-term strategic planning2 7,,ii7 issue and crisis management2 7,,iii7 the advancement of strategic initiatives2 and 7,,iv7 strategic planning on how the ,corporation's foreign investments may complement ,united ,states domestic production of critical and emerging technologies2 7,f7 foster and maintain relationships both within and external to the ,corporation that enhance the capacity of the ,corporation to achieve its mission to advance ,united ,states national security and foreign policy interests2 and 7,g7 collaborate with the ,chief ,development ,officer to ensure ,united ,states national security interests are considered together with the ,corporation's development policy goals4 4 #hgbg4 ,officers and employees ,section #adac7;i7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7;i771 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 officers1 employees1 and agents shall be selected and appointed by1 or under the authority of1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 and shall be vested with such powers and duties as the ,chief ,executive ,officer may determine4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking #ej and inserting #ajj2 and 7ii7 by striking ,code and inserting ,code1 and such positions-- 7i7 shall be reserved for individuals meeting the expert qualifications established by the ,corporation's qualification review board2 and 7ii7 should be prioritized for the development of the ,corporation's next generation of talent1 particularly for the recruitment of early career financial or legal sector equivalent positions4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 provided that no such officer or employee may be compensated at a rate exceeding level ,,ii of the ,executive ,schedule after respectively2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7j74 #hgbh4 ,development ,finance ,advisory ,council ,section #adac7;j7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac7;j771 as so redesignated1 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established a ,development ,finance ,advisory ,council 7in this subsection referred to as the ,council7 that shall advise the ,board and the ,congressional ,strategic ,advisory ,group established by subsection 7k7 on the development priorities and objectives of the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,membership ,members of the ,council shall be appointed by the ,board1 on the recommendation of the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 and shall be composed of not more than #i members broadly representative of nongovernmental organizations1 think tanks1 advocacy organizations1 foundations1 private industry1 and other institutions engaged in international development and international development finance1 of whom not fewer than #e members shall be experts from the international development sector4 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,board meetings ,the ,board shall meet with the ,council at least twice each year and engage directly with the ,board on its recommendations to improve the policies and practices of the ,corporation to achieve the development priorities and objectives of the ,corporation4 7#e7 ,administration ,the ,board shall-- 7,a7 prioritize maintaining the full membership and composition of the ,council2 7,b7 inform the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives when a vacancy of the ,council occurs1 including the date that the vacancy occurred2 and 7,c7 for any vacancy on the ,council that remains for #abj days or more1 submit a report to the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives explaining why a vacancy is not being filled and provide an update on progress made toward filling such vacancy1 including a reasonable estimation for when the ,board expects to have the vacancy filled4 4 #hgbi4 ,strategic ,advisory ,group ,section #adac of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac71 as amended by this title1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7k7 ,congressional ,strategic ,advisory ,group 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ij days after the enactment of the ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe1 there shall be established a ,congressional ,strategic ,advisory ,group 7referred to in this subsection as the ,group71 which shall meet not less frequently than annually1 including after the budget of the ,president submitted under section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for a fiscal year4 7#b7 ,composition ,the ,group shall be composed of the following3 7,a7 ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer4 7,b7 ,other representatives of the ,corporation1 as deemed necessary by the ,chief ,executive ,officer4 7,c7 ,the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate1 as described in paragraph 7#c77;,a74 7,d7 ,the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,house of ,representatives1 as described in paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7#c7 ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate and the ,house of ,representatives 7,a7 ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate 7i7 ,establishment ,there is established a group to be known as the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate4 7ii7 ,composition ,the group established by clause 7i7 shall be composed of the following3 7,i7 ,the chair of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 who shall serve as chair of the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate4 7,,ii7 ,the ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 who shall serve as vice-chair of the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate4 7,,iii7 ,not more than #f additional individuals who are members of the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate1 designated by the chair1 with the consent of the ranking member4 7,b7 ,strategic ,advisors of the ,house of ,representatives 7i7 ,establishment ,there is established a group to be known as the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,house of ,representatives4 7ii7 ,composition ,the group established by clause 7i7 shall be composed of the following3 7,i7 ,the chair of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 who shall serve as chair of the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,house4 7,,ii7 ,the ranking member of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 who shall serve as vice-chair of the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,house4 7,,iii7 ,not more than #f additional individuals who are members of the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives1 designated by the chair1 with the consent of the ranking member4 7#d7 ,objectives ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall consult with the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate and the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,house of ,representatives established under paragraph 7#c7 in order to solicit and receive congressional views and advice on the strategic priorities and investments of the ,corporation1 including-- 7,a7 the challenges presented by adversary countries to the national security interests of the ,united ,states and strategic objectives of the ,corporation's investments2 7,b7 priority regions1 countries1 and sectors that require focused consideration for strategic investment2 7,c7 the priorities and trends pursued by similarly-situated development finance institutions of friendly nations1 including opportunities for partnerships1 complementarity1 or coinvestment2 7,d7 evolving methods of financing projects1 including efforts to partner with public sector and private sector institutional investors2 7,e7 institutional or policy changes required to improve efficiencies within the ,corporation2 and 7,f7 potential legislative changes required to improve the ,corporation's performance in meeting strategic and development imperatives4 7#e7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,times ,the chair and the vice-chair of the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,senate and the chair and the vice-chair of the ,strategic ,advisors of the ,house of ,representatives1 in coordination with the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 shall determine the meeting times of the ,group1 which may be arranged separately or on a bicameral basis by agreement4 7,b7 ,agenda ,not later than #g days before each meeting of the ,group1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall submit a proposed agenda for discussion to the chair and the vice-chair of each strategic advisory group referred to in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,questions ,to ensure a robust flow of information1 members of the ,group may submit questions for consideration before any meeting4 ,a question submitted orally or in writing shall receive a response not later than #ae days after the conclusion of the first meeting convened wherein such question was asked or submitted in writing4 7,d7 ,classified setting ,at the request of the ,chief ,executive ,officer or the chair and vice-chair of a strategic advisory group established under paragraph 7#c71 business of the ,group may be conducted in a classified setting1 including for the purpose of protecting business confidential information and to discuss sensitive information with respect to foreign competitors4 4 #hgcj4 ,five-year strategic priorities plan 7a7 ,in general ,section #adac of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac71 as amended by this title1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,strategic priorities plan 7#a7 ,plan required ,based upon guidance received from the ,group established pursuant to section #adac7k71 the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall develop a ,strategic ,priorities ,plan1 which shall provide-- 7,a7 guidance for the ,corporation's strategic investments portfolio and the identification and engagement of priority strategic investment sectors and regions of importance to the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 justifications for the certifications of such investments in accordance with section #adab7;c74 7#b7 ,evaluations ,the ,strategic ,priorities ,plan should determine the objectives and goals of the ,corporation's strategic investment portfolio by evaluating economic1 security1 and geopolitical dynamics affecting ,united ,states strategic interests1 including-- 7,a7 determining priority countries1 regions1 sectors1 and related administrative actions2 7,b7 plans for the establishment of regional offices outside of the ,united ,states2 7,c7 identifying countries where the ,corporation's support-- 7i7 is necessary2 7ii7 would be the preferred alternative to state-directed investments by foreign countries of concern2 or 7iii7 otherwise furthers the strategic interests of the ,united ,states to counter or limit the influence of foreign countries of concern2 7,d7 evaluating the interest and willingness of potential private finance institutions and private sector project implementers to partner with the ,corporation on strategic investment projects2 and 7,e7 identifying bilateral and multilateral project finance partnership opportunities for the ,corporation to pursue with ,united ,states partner and ally countries4 7#c7 ,revisions ,at any time during the relevant period1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer may request to convene a meeting of the ,congressional ,strategic ,advisory ,group for the purpose of discussing revisions to the ,strategic ,priorities ,plan4 7#d7 ,transparency ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall publish1 on a website of the ,corporation-- 7,a7 procedures for applying for products offered by the ,corporation2 and 7,b7 any other appropriate guidelines and compliance restrictions with respect to designated strategic priorities4 4 7b7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of the ,congress that the ,corporation1 during the #b-year period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjbe1 should consider-- 7#a7 advancing secure supply chains to meet the critical minerals needs of the ,united ,states and its allies and partners2 7#b7 making investments to promote and secure the telecommunications sector1 particularly undersea cables2 and 7#c7 establishing1 maintaining1 and supporting regional offices outside the ,united ,states for the purpose of identifying and supporting priority investment opportunities4 #hgca4 ,development finance education ,section #adac of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac71 as amended by this title1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7m7 ,report on the feasibility of establishing a development finance education program at the ,foreign ,service ,institute 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of the ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,secretary of ,state1 acting through the ,director of the ,foreign ,service ,institute and in collaboration with the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation1 shall conduct a review of and submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the utility of establishing elective training classes or programs on development finance within the ,school of ,professional and ,area ,studies for all levels of the foreign service4 7#b7 ,elements ,the report required by paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of how a proposed class would be structured to ensure an appropriate level of training in development finance1 including descriptions of-- 7,a7 the potential benefits and challenges of development finance as a component of ,united ,states foreign policy in promoting development outcomes and in promoting ,united ,states interests in advocating for the advancement of free-market principles2 7,b7 the operations of the ,corporation1 generally1 and a comparative analysis of similarly situated development finance institutions1 both bilateral and multilateral2 7,c7 how development finance can further the foreign policies of the ,united ,states1 generally2 7,d7 the anticipated foreign service consumers of any proposed classes on development finance2 7,e7 the resources that may be required to establish such training classes1 including through the use of detailed staff from the ,corporation or temporary fellows brought in from the development finance community2 and 7,f7 other relevant issues1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state and the ,chief ,executive ,officer of the ,corporation determines appropriate4 4 #hgcb4 ,internships ,section #adac of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifac71 as amended by this title1 is further amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7n7 ,internships 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall establish the ,development ,finance ,corporation ,student ,internship ,program 7referred to in this subsection as the ,program7 to offer internship opportunities at the ,corporation to eligible individuals to provide important professional development and work experience opportunities and raise awareness among future development and international finance professionals of the career opportunities at the ,corporation and to supply important human capital for the implementation of the ,corporation's critically important development finance tools4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,an individual is eligible to participate in the ,program if the applicant-- 7,a7 is a ,united ,states citizen2 7,b7 is enrolled at least half-time at-- 7i7 an institution of higher education 7as such term is defined in section #ajb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7;a7772 or 7ii7 an institution of higher education based outside the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state2 and 7,c7 satisfies such other qualifications as established by the ,chief ,executive ,officer4 7#c7 ,selection ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall establish selection criteria for individuals to be admitted into the ,program that includes a demonstrated interest in a career in international relations and international economic development policy4 7#d7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,housing assistance ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer may provide housing assistance to an eligible individual participating in the ,program whose permanent address is within the ,united ,states if the location of the internship in which such individual is participating is more than #ej miles away from such individual's permanent address4 7,b7 ,travel assistance ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer shall provide to an eligible individual participating in the ,program1 whose permanent address is within the ,united ,states1 financial assistance that is sufficient to cover the travel costs of a single round trip by air1 train1 bus1 or other appropriate transportation between the eligible individual's permanent address and the location of the internship in which such eligible individual is participating if such location is-- 7i7 more than #ej miles from the eligible individual's permanent address2 or 7ii7 outside of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,voluntary participation 7,a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section may be construed to compel any individual who is a participant in an internship program of the ,corporation to participate in the collection of the data or divulge any personal information4 ,such individuals shall be informed that any participation in data collection under this subsection is voluntary4 7,b7 ,privacy protection ,any data collected under this subsection shall be subject to the relevant privacy protection statutes and regulations applicable to ,federal employees4 7#f7 ,special hiring authority ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management1 with respect to the number of interns to be hired under this subsection each year1 may-- 7,a7 select1 appoint1 and employ individuals for up to #a year through compensated internships in the excepted service2 and 7,b7 remove any compensated intern employed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 without regard to the provisions of law governing appointments in the competitive excepted service4 7#g7 ,availability of appropriations ,internships offered and compensated by the ,corporation under this subsection shall be funded solely by available amounts appropriated after the date of the enactment of the ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe to the ,corporate ,capital ,account established under section #adcd4 4 #hgcc4 ,independent accountability mechanism ,section #adae of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifad7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,consolidation of functions ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe1 the ,board shall submit a report to the appropriate congressional committees describing any efficiencies that may be gained through the consolidation of functions of the independent accountability mechanism under the authorities of the ,office of the ,inspector ,general of the ,corporation under section #adad4 ,the report shall include an outline as to how the ,inspector ,general of the ,corporation would develop an internal environmental1 social1 and governance expertise to adequately replace the independent accountability mechanism's environmental1 social1 and governance expertise4 4 ,c ,authorities ,relating to the ,provision of ,support #hgda4 ,equity investment 7a7 ,corporate ,equity ,investment ,fund ,section #adba7;c7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,corporate ,equity ,investment ,account 7,a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a fund to be known as the ,development ,finance ,corporate ,equity ,investment ,account 7referred to in this division as the ,equity ,investment ,account71 which shall be administered by the ,corporation as a revolving account to carry out the purposes of this section4 7,b7 ,purpose ,the ,corporation shall-- 7i7 manage the ,equity ,investment ,account in ways that demonstrate a commitment to pursuing catalytic investments in less developed countries in accordance with section #adab7;c77#a7 and paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 collect data and information about the use of the ,equity ,investment ,account to inform the ,corporation's record of returns on investments and reevaluation of equity investment subsidy rates prior to the termination of the authorities provided under this title4 7,c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,equity ,investment ,account #e1jjj1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjbf through #bjca4 7,d7 ,offsetting collections and funds ,earnings and proceeds from the sale or redemption of1 and fees1 credits1 and other collections from1 the equity investments of the ,corporation under the ,equity ,investment ,account shall be retained and deposited into the ,fund and shall remain available to carry out this subsection without fiscal year limitation without further appropriation4 7,e7 ,impact quotient ,the ,corporation shall ensure that at least #be percent of its obligations from funds authorized to be appropriated under subparagraph 7,c7 or otherwise made available for the ,fund for ,corporation projects are rated in the upper #bj percent on the ,impact ,quotient tier system1 or any similar or successor assessment tool1 developed pursuant to section #addb7;b77#a74 4 7b7 ,guidelines and criteria ,section #adba7;c77#c77;,c7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;c77#c77;,c771 is amended by inserting 1 localized workforces1 and partner country economic security after markets4 7c7 ,limitations on equity investments ,section #adba7;c77#d77;,a7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7;c77#d77;,a771 by striking #cj and inserting #dj4 #hgdb4 ,special projects ,section #adba of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifba7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,special projects and programs ,the ,corporation may administer and manage special projects and programs in support of specific transactions undertaken by the ,corporation-- 7#a7 for the provision of post-investment technical assistance for existing projects of the ,corporation1 including programs of financial and advisory support that provide private technical1 professional1 or managerial assistance in the development of human resources1 skills1 technology1 or capital savings2 or 7#b7 subject to the nondelegable review and approval of the ,board1 by creating companies1 corporations1 and partnerships that advance both the development objectives and foreign policy interests outlined in the purpose of this division if1 not later than #cj days prior to entering into an agreement or other arrangement to provide support pursuant to this section1 the ,chief ,executive ,officer-- 7,a7 notifies the appropriate congressional committees2 and 7,b7 includes in the notification required by subparagraph 7,a7 a certification that such support-- 7i7 is designed to meet an exigent need that is critical to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 could not otherwise be secured utilizing the authorities under this section4 4 #hgdc4 ,terms and conditions ,section #adbb of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,the ,corporation shall1 with respect to providing any loan guaranty to a project1 require the parties to the project to bear a risk of loss on the project in an amount equal to at least #bj percent of the amount of such guaranty4 ,the ,corporation shall continue to work with the ,president to streamline the process for securing waivers that would enable the ,corporation to guarantee up to #ajj percent of the amount of a loan1 provided that risk of loss in the project borne by the parties to the project is equal to at least #bj percent of the guaranty amount4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,best practices to prevent usurious or abusive lending by intermediaries 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall ensure that terms1 conditions1 penalties1 rules for collections practices1 and other finance administration policies that govern ,corporation-backed lending1 guarantees and other financial instruments through intermediaries are consistent with industry best practices and the ,corporation's rules with respect to direct lending to its clients4 7#b7 ,truth in lending policies ,the ,corporation shall develop required truth in lending rules1 guidelines1 and related implementing policies and practices to govern secondary lending through intermediaries and shall report such policies and practices to the appropriate committees not later than #ahj days of enactment of the ,,dfc ,modernization and ,reauthorization ,act of #bjbe1 with annual updates1 as needed1 thereafter4 7#c7 ,policy development requirements ,in developing such policies and practices required by paragraph 7#b71 the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 take into account any particular vulnerabilities generally faced by potential applicants or recipients of microlending and other forms of microfinance1 such as lack of experience with lending or lack of financial literacy2 7,b7 develop and apply1 generally1 rules and terms to ensure ,corporation-backed lending through an intermediary does not carry excessively punitive or disproportionate penalties for customers in default2 7,c7 ensure that such policies and practices include effective safeguards to prevent usurious or abusive lending by intermediaries1 including in the provision of microfinance2 and 7,d7 ensure the intermediary includes in any lending contract with microfinance borrowers that is supported by the ,corporation an appropriate level of financial disclosure to the borrower1 including-- 7i7 disclosures that explain in all material respects to the customer both lender and customer rights and obligations under the contract in language that is accessible to the customer2 7ii7 the material loan terms and tenure of the contract2 7iii7 the procedures and potential penalties or forfeitures in case of default2 7iv7 information on privacy and personal data protection2 and 7v7 any other information that the ,corporation determines is needed to inform the borrower of the material terms of the loan4 7#d7 ,audit requirements ,the ,corporation shall establish appropriate auditing mechanisms to oversee and monitor secondary lending provided through intermediaries in partner countries and include in each annual report to ,congress required under paragraph 7#b7 a summary of the results of such audits4 4 #hgdd4 ,termination ,section #adbd7;a7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbd7 is amended by striking the date that is #g years after the date of the enactment of this ,act and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjca4 ,d ,other ,matters #hgea4 ,operations ,section #adca of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifca7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 the ,corporation is obligated to consult with and collect input from current employees on plans to substantially reorganize the ,corporation prior to implementation of such plan2 and 7#b7 the ,corporation should consider preference1 experience1 and1 when relevant1 seniority when reassigning existing employees to new areas of work4 4 #hgeb4 ,corporate powers ,section #adcb7;a77#aj7 of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifcb7;a77#aj77 is amended by striking until the expiration of the current lease under predecessor authority1 as of the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #hgec4 ,maximum contingent liability ,section #adcc of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifcc7 is amended to read as follows3 #adcc4 ,maximum contingent liability 7a7 ,in general ,the maximum contingent liability of the ,corporation outstanding at any one time shall not exceed in the aggregate #bje1jjj1jjj1jjj4 7b7 ,rule of construction ,the maximum contingent liability shall apply to all extension of liability by the ,corporation regardless of the authority cited thereto4 4 #hged4 ,performance measures1 evaluation1 and learning ,section #addb of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifeb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 develop a development impact measurement system1 to be known as the ,corporation's ,impact ,quotient1 which shall-- 7,a7 serve as a metrics-based measurement system to assess a project's expected outcomes and development impact on a country1 a region1 and populations throughout the sourcing1 origination1 management1 monitoring1 and evaluation stages of a project's lifecycle2 7,b7 enable the ,corporation to assess development impact at both the project and portfolio level2 7,c7 provide guidance on when to take appropriate corrective measures to further development goals throughout a project's lifecycle2 and 7,d7 inform congressional notification requirements outlining the ,corporation's project development impacts2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking method for ensuring1 appropriate development performance and inserting method for evaluating and documenting the development impacts2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 develop standards for1 and a method for ensuring1 appropriate monitoring of the ,corporation's compliance with environmental and social standards consistent with the guidance published by the ,corporation following broad consultation with appropriate stakeholders to include civil society2 and 7#f7 develop standards for1 and a method for ensuring1 appropriate monitoring of the ,corporation's portfolio1 including standards for ensuring employees or agents of the ,corporation identify and conduct in-person site visits of each high-risk loan1 loan guarantee1 and equity project1 as necessary and appropriate1 after the initial disbursement of funds4 2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting the following after subsection 7b73 7c7 ,required performance measures update for ,congressional ,strategic ,advisory ,group ,at any meeting of the ,congressional ,strategic ,advisory ,group1 the ,corporation shall be prepared discuss the standards developed in subsection 7b7 for all ongoing projects4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting at the end the following3 7f7 ,staffing for portfolio oversight and reporting 7#a7 ,requirement to maintain capacity ,the ,corporation shall maintain an adequate number of full-time personnel with appropriate expertise to fulfill its obligations under this section and section #addc1 including-- 7,a7 monitoring and evaluating the financial performance of the ,corporation's portfolio2 7,b7 evaluating the development and strategic impact of investments throughout the program lifecycle2 7,c7 preparing required annual reporting on the ,corporation's portfolio of investments1 including the information set forth in section #addc7;a77#f72 and 7,d7 monitoring for compliance with all applicable laws and ethics requirements4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,personnel assigned to carry out the obligations described in paragraph 7#a7 shall possess demonstrable professional experience in relevant areas1 such as development finance1 financial analysis1 investment portfolio management1 monitoring and evaluation1 impact measurement1 or legal and ethics expertise4 7#c7 ,organizational structure ,the ,corporation shall maintain such personnel within #a or more dedicated units or offices1 which shall-- 7,a7 be functionally independent from investment origination teams2 7,b7 be managed by senior staff who report to the ,chief ,executive ,officer or ,deputy ,chief ,executive ,officer2 and 7,c7 be allocated resources sufficient to fulfill the ,corporation's obligations under this section and to support transparency and accountability to ,congress and to the public4 7#d7 ,insulation from reductions ,the ,corporation may not reduce the staffing1 funding1 or organizational independence of the units or personnel responsible for fulfilling the obligations under this section unless-- 7,a7 the ,chief ,executive ,officer certifies in writing to the appropriate congressional committees that such reductions are necessary due to operational exigency1 statutory change1 or budgetary shortfall2 and 7,b7 the ,corporation includes in its annual report a detailed explanation of the impact of any such changes on its capacity to analyze and report on portfolio performance4 4 #hgee4 ,annual report ,section #addc of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting at the end the following3 7#e7 the ,united ,states strategic1 foreign policy1 and development objectives advanced through projects supported by the ,corporation2 and 7#f7 the health of the ,corporation's portfolio1 including an annual overview of funds committed1 funds disbursed1 default and recovery rates1 capital mobilized1 equity investments' year on year returns1 and any difference between how investments were modeled at commitment and how they ultimately performed1 to include a narrative explanation explaining any changes4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the desired development impact and strategic outcomes for projects1 and whether or not the ,corporation is meeting the associated metrics1 goals1 and development objectives1 including1 to the extent practicable1 in the years after conclusion of projects2 7,b7 whether the ,corporation's support for projects that focus on achieving strategic outcomes are achieving such strategic objectives of such investments over the duration of the support and lasting after the ,corporation's support is completed2 7,c7 the value of private sector assets brought to bear relative to the amount of support provided by the ,corporation and the value of any other public sector support2 7,d7 the total private capital projected to be mobilized by projects supported by the ,corporation during that year1 including an analysis of the lenders and investors involved and investment instruments used2 7,e7 the total private capital actually mobilized by projects supported by the ,corporation that were fully funded by the end of that year1 including-- 7i7 an analysis of the lenders and investors involved and investment instruments used2 and 7ii7 a comparison with the private capital projected to be mobilized for the projects described in this paragraph2 7,f7 a breakdown of-- 7i7 the amount and percentage of ,corporation support provided to less developed countries1 advancing income countries1 and high-income countries in the previous fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the amount and percentage of ,corporation support provided to less developed countries1 advancing income countries and high-income countries averaged over the last #e fiscal years2 7,g7 a breakdown of the aggregate amounts and percentage of the maximum contingent liability of the ,corporation authorized to be outstanding pursuant to section #adcc in less developed countries1 advancing income countries1 and high-income countries2 7,h7 the risk appetite of the ,corporation to undertake projects in less developed countries and in sectors that are critical to development but less likely to deliver substantial financial returns2 and 7,i7 efforts by the ,chief ,executive ,officer to incentivize calculated risk-taking by transaction teams1 including through the conduct of development performance reviews and provision of development performance rewards2 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 to the extent practicable1 recommendations for measures that could enhance the strategic goals of projects to adapt to changing circumstances2 and 4 #hgef4 ,publicly available project information ,section #addd of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifed7 is amended in paragraph 7#a7 to read as follows3 7#a7 maintain a user-friendly1 publicly available1 machine-readable database with detailed project-level information1 as appropriate and to the extent practicable1 including a description of the support provided by the ,corporation under title ,,ii1 which shall include1 to the greatest extent feasible for each project-- 7,a7 the information included in the report to ,congress under section #addc2 7,b7 project-level performance metrics2 and 7,c7 a description of the development impact of the project1 including anticipated impact prior to initiation of the project and assessed impact during and after the completion of the project2 and 4 #hgeg4 ,notifications to be provided by the corporation ,section #addf of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by inserting the ,corporation's impact quotient outlining after asset and2 and 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 7,a7 information relating to whether the ,corporation has accepted a creditor status that is subordinate to that of other creditors in the project1 activity1 or asset2 and 7,b7 for all projects1 activities1 or assets that the ,corporation has accepted a creditor status that is subordinate to that of other creditors the ,corporation shall include a description of the substantive policy rationale required by section #adbb7;b77#ab7 that influenced the decision to accept such a creditor status4 4 #hgeh4 ,limitations and preferences ,section #adea of the ,better ,utilization of ,investments ,leading to ,development ,act of #bjah 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #ifga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #e percent and inserting #b4e percent2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,policies with respect to state-owned enterprises1 anticompetitive practices1 and countries of concern 7#a7 ,policy ,the ,corporation shall develop appropriate policies and guidelines for support provided under title ,,ii for a project involving a state-owned enterprise1 sovereign wealth fund1 or a parastatal entity to ensure such support is provided consistent with appropriate principles and practices of competitive neutrality4 7#b7 ,prohibitions 7,a7 ,anticompetitive practices ,the ,corporation may not provide support under title ,,ii for a project that involves a private sector entity engaged in anticompetitive practices4 7,b7 ,countries of concern ,the ,corporation may not provide support under title ,,ii for projects that would be operated1 managed1 or controlled by the government of a county of concern or a state-owned enterprise that belongs to or is under the control of a country of concern4 7,c7 ,exception ,the ,president may waive the restriction under subparagraph 7,b7 on a project-by-project basis if the ,president submits to the appropriate congressional committees-- 7i7 a certification1 which may be included as a classified or confidential annex to a report required by section #addf1 that such support is important to the national security interests of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 a written justification of how such support directly counters or significantly limits the influence of an entity described in such subparagraph4 7#c7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,control ,the term control1 with respect to an enterprise1 means the power by any means to control the enterprise regardless of-- 7i7 the level of ownership2 and 7ii7 whether or not the power is exercised4 7,b7 ,owned ,the term owned1 with respect to an enterprise1 means a majority or controlling interest1 whether by value or voting interest1 of the shares of that enterprise1 including through fiduciaries1 agents1 or other means4 7,c7 ,state-owned enterprise ,the term state-owned enterprise means any enterprise established for a commercial or business purpose that is directly owned or controlled by one or more governments1 including any agency1 instrumentality1 subdivision1 or other unit of government at any level of jurisdiction4 4 ,,lxxxviii ,other ,matters ,sec4 #hhja4 ,pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement4 ,sec4 #hhjb4 ,alignment of timing of updates of strategic plan with updates to ,national ,strategy for ,advanced ,manufacturing4 ,sec4 #hhjc4 ,lumbee ,fairness ,act4 ,sec4 #hhjd4 ,drinking water well replacement for ,chincoteague1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hhje4 ,briefing on implementation of ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjbd with respect to veterans in the ,freely ,associated ,states4 ,sec4 #hhjf4 ,disinterment of remains of ,fernando ,v4 ,cota from ,fort ,sam ,houston ,national ,cemetery1 ,texas4 #hhja4 ,pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacement 7a7 ,government share ,section #dgaji of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,special rule for sound insulation repair and replacement ,with respect to a project to carry out sound insulation that is granted a waiver under section #dgaaj7;j71 the allowable project cost for such project shall be calculated without consideration of any costs that were previously paid by the ,government4 4 7b7 ,sound insulation treatment repair and replacement projects ,section #dgaaj of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,pilot program for sound insulation repair and replacements 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,administrator of the ,federal ,aviation ,administration shall establish a pilot program at up to two large hub public-use airports for local airport operators that have established a local program to fund secondary noise insulation using nonaeronautical revenue that provides a one-time waiver of the requirement of subsection 7b77#d7 for a qualifying airport as applied to projects to carry out repair and replacement of sound insulation for a residential building for which the airport previously received ,federal assistance or ,federally authorized airport assistance under this subchapter if-- 7,a7 the ,secretary determines that the additional assistance is justified due to the residence containing any sound insulation treatment or other type of sound proofing material previously installed under this subchapter that is determined to be eligible pursuant to paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 the residence-- 7i7 falls within the ,day ,night ,level 7,,dnl7 of #fe to #ge decibel 7d,b7 noise contours1 according to the most recent noise exposure map 7as such term is defined in section #aej4g of title #ad1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations7 available as of the date of enactment of this subsection2 7ii7 fell within such noise contours at the time the initial sound insulation treatment was installed1 but a qualified noise auditor has determined that-- 7,i7 such sound insulation treatment caused physical damage to the residence2 or 7,,ii7 the materials used for sound insulation treatment were of low quality and have deteriorated1 broken1 or otherwise no longer function as intended2 and 7iii7 is shown through testing that current interior noise levels exceed ,,dnl #de d,b1 and the new insulation would have the ability to achieve a #e d,b noise reduction2 and 7,c7 the qualifying airport-- 7i7 is a large hub airport 7as defined in section #djajb of title #di1 ,united ,states ,code72 7ii7 is located in a dense residential area1 with a minimum population of #bjj1jjj residents within a #e-mile radius of the airport2 7iii7 has an established residential sound insulation program that has been operational for at least #cj years and began in the year #aihe2 7iv7 is located in a metropolitan statistical area with a population of at least #d1jjj1jjj people2 and 7v7 has at least #bb1jjj1jjj enplanements annually4 7#b7 ,eligibility determination ,to be eligible for waiver under this subsection for repair or replacement of sound insulation treatment projects1 an applicant shall-- 7,a7 ensure that the applicant and the property owner have made a good faith effort to exhaust any amounts available through warranties1 insurance coverage1 and legal remedies for the sound insulation treatment previously installed on the eligible residence2 7,b7 verify the sound insulation treatment for which ,federal assistance was previously provided was installed prior to the year #bjjb2 and 7,c7 demonstrate that a qualified noise auditor1 based on an inspection of the residence1 determined that-- 7i7 the sound insulation treatment for which ,federal assistance was previously provided has resulted in structural deterioration that was not caused by failure of the property owner to repair or adequately maintain the residential building or through the negligence of the applicant or the property owner2 and 7ii7 the condition of the sound insulation treatment described in subparagraph 7,a7 is not attributed to actions taken by an owner or occupant of the residence4 7#c7 ,additional authority for surveys ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall consider a cost allowable under this subchapter for an airport to conduct periodic surveys of properties in which repair and replacement of sound insulation treatment was carried out as described in paragraph 7#a7 and for which the airport previously received ,federal assistance or ,federally authorized airport assistance under this subchapter4 ,the surveys shall be conducted only for those properties for which the airport has identified a property owner who is interested in having a survey be undertaken to assess the current effectiveness of the sound insulation treatment4 ,such surveys shall be carried out to identify any properties described in the preceding sentence that are eligible for funds under this subsection4 4 #hhjb4 ,alignment of timing of updates of strategic plan with updates to ,national ,strategy for ,advanced ,manufacturing 7a7 ,in general ,paragraph 7#b7 of section #cd7;i7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and update not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter12 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 through 7,m7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,n71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c71 the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 to update the strategic plan developed under subparagraph 7,c7 not less frequently than once every four years such that the planning cycle for each such update aligns with the planning cycle for updates to the strategic plan required under section #ajb7;c77#d7 of the ,america ,,competes ,reauthorization ,act of #bjaj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ffbb7;c77#d77 to better ensure the ,program reflects the priorities of such strategic plan under such section #ajb7;c77#d72 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cd7;i7 of the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #bghs7i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking developing and updating the strategic plan under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 and inserting developing the strategic plan under subparagraph 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 and updating such plan under subparagraph 7,d7 of such paragraph2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,upon completion of each update required under paragraph 7#b77;,d71 the ,secretary shall transmit such strategic plan to such committees44 #hhjc4 ,lumbee ,fairness ,act 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,lumbee ,fairness ,act4 7b7 ,federal recognition ,the ,act of ,june #g1 #aief 7#gj ,stat4 #bed1 chapter #cge71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #b2 7#b7 in the first sentence of the first section1 by striking ,that the ,indians and inserting the following3 #c4 ,designation of ,lumbee ,indians ,the ,indians 2 7#c7 in the preamble-- 7,a7 by inserting before the first undesignated clause the following3 #a4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 2 7,b7 by designating the undesignated clauses as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 by striking ,whereas each place it appears2 7,d7 by striking and after the semicolon at the end of each of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 7as so designated72 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so designated71 by striking 3 ,now1 therefore1 and inserting a period2 7#d7 by moving the enacting clause so as to appear before section #a 7as so designated72 7#e7 by striking the last sentence of section #c 7as designated by paragraph 7#b772 7#f7 by inserting before section #c 7as designated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,claim ,the term claim means any claim that has been asserted or could have been asserted by the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina or any member relating to a right1 title1 or interest in property1 to trespass or property damages1 or hunting1 fishing1 or other rights to natural resources1 subject to the condition that the claim is based on aboriginal title1 recognized title1 or title by grant1 patent1 or treaty4 7#b7 ,federally recognized ,indian ,tribe ,the term federally recognized ,indian tribe means any ,indian tribe included on the most recent list published by the ,secretary under section #ajd7;a7 of the ,federally ,recognized ,indian ,tribe ,list ,act of #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca7;a774 7#c7 ,member ,the term member means any individual enrolled as a member of the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina-- 7,a7 as of the date of enactment of the ,lumbee ,fairness ,act2 and 7,b7 after that date of enactment4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior4 2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 #d4 ,federal recognition 7a7 ,in general ,federal recognition is extended to the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina4 7b7 ,applicability of laws ,except as otherwise provided in this ,act1 all ,federal laws 7including regulations7 of general application to ,indians and federally recognized ,indian tribes1 including the ,act of ,june #ah1 #aicd 7commonly known as the ,indian ,reorganization ,act7 7#dh ,stat4 #ihd1 chapter #egf2 #be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq471 shall apply to the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina and its members4 #e4 ,eligibility for ,federal services 7a7 ,in general ,the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina and its members shall be eligible for all services and benefits provided by the ,federal ,government to federally recognized ,indian tribes when-- 7#a7 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services has developed a determination of needs under section subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 the ,secretary has completed the verification of the tribal roll under subsection 7d77#a74 7b7 ,service area ,for the purpose of the delivery of ,federal services and benefits described in subsection 7a71 members residing in ,robeson1 ,cumberland1 ,hoke1 and ,scotland ,counties in ,north ,carolina shall be deemed to be residing on or near an ,indian reservation4 7c7 ,determination of needs ,on verification by the ,secretary of a tribal roll under subsection 7d77#a71 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall-- 7#a7 develop1 in consultation with the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina1 a determination of needs to provide the services for which members are eligible2 and 7#b7 in the first fiscal year following the date on which the tribal roll is verified1 each submit to ,congress a written statement of those needs1 which shall be included in the materials submitted to ,congress in support of the ,president's budget submitted pursuant to section #aaje of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 for that fiscal year4 7d7 ,tribal roll 7#a7 ,in general ,as a condition of receiving ,federal services and benefits described in subsection 7a71 the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina shall submit to the ,secretary the tribal roll in effect on the date of enactment of this section1 which shall be verified by the ,secretary in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,verification limitation and deadline ,the verification by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 limited to confirming the presence of documentary proof of compliance with the membership criteria described in the constitution of the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina adopted on ,november #af1 #bjja2 and 7,b7 completed not later than #b years after the submission of a digitized roll with supporting documentary proof by the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina to the ,secretary4 7e7 ,savings provision ,nothing in this section prevents the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina from changing its tribal roll or membership qualifications after the date of enactment of this section4 #f4 ,authorization to take land into trust 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary is authorized to take land into trust for the benefit of the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina1 if such land is located within the boundaries of ,robeson1 ,cumberland1 ,hoke1 or ,scotland ,counties in ,north ,carolina4 7b7 ,treatment of certain land ,an application to take into trust land located within ,robeson ,county in ,north ,carolina under this section shall be treated by the ,secretary as an on reservation trust acquisition under part #aea of title #be1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7c7 ,claims against the ,united ,states ,any claim accruing before the date of enactment of this section against the ,united ,states shall first be authorized by an ,act of ,congress4 #g4 ,jurisdiction of ,state of ,north ,carolina 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to land located within the ,state of ,north ,carolina that is owned by1 or held in trust by the ,united ,states for the benefit of1 the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina1 or any dependent ,indian community of the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina1 the ,state of ,north ,carolina shall exercise jurisdiction over-- 7#a7 all criminal offenses that are committed2 and 7#b7 all civil actions that arise4 7b7 ,transfer of jurisdiction 7#a7 ,in general ,pursuant to section #djc of the ,civil ,rights ,act of #aifh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #acbc71 and subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may accept on behalf of the ,united ,states1 after consulting with the ,attorney ,general of the ,united ,states1 any transfer by the ,state of ,north ,carolina to the ,united ,states of any portion of the jurisdiction of the ,state of ,north ,carolina described in subsection 7a7 over ,indian country occupied by the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina pursuant to an agreement between the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina and the ,state of ,north ,carolina4 7#b7 ,restriction ,a transfer of jurisdiction described in paragraph 7#a7 may not take effect until #b years after the effective date of the agreement described in that paragraph4 7c7 ,effect ,nothing in this section affects the application of section #aji of the ,indian ,child ,welfare ,act of #aigh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #aiai74 #h4 ,savings provision 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsections 7b7 and 7c7-- 7#a7 the delivery of services to the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina or its members shall not occur before the third fiscal year following the date of enactment of this section2 but 7#b7 that delay in the delivery of services shall not extend beyond #c fiscal years following that date of enactment4 7b7 ,new and ,restored ,tribes ,funding ,the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina shall be eligible for funding provided by the ,department of the ,interior and the ,department of ,human ,services that is only available to newly federally recognized and restored ,indian tribes4 7c7 ,current funding and services ,nothing in this section affects the level of funding or services being delivered by any ,federal agency to the ,lumbee ,tribe of ,north ,carolina on or before the date of enactment of this section4 4 #hhjd4 ,drinking water well replacement for ,chincoteague1 ,virginia 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration may enter into an agreement1 as appropriate1 with the ,town of ,chincoteague1 ,virginia1 for a period of up to five years1 for reimbursement of the ,town of ,chincoteague's costs directly associated with the development of a plan for the following3 7#a7 ,the decommissioning of drinking water wells currently situated on property administered by ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration4 7#b7 ,the establishment of alternative drinking water wells1 which are located on property under the administrative control1 whether through lease1 ownership1 or easement1 of the ,town of ,chincoteague4 7b7 ,elements ,the plan under subsection 7a7 shall include1 to the extent practicable1 information relating to the following3 7#a7 ,any drinking water well described in paragraph 7#a7 such subsection1 including an identification relating thereto1 that is to be decommissioned4 7#b7 ,the location under paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection of the site to which any alternative drinking water well is be established4 7#c7 ,the estimated cost of any such establishment1 including for the purchase1 lease1 or use of additional property1 engineering1 design1 permitting1 or construction relating thereto4 7c7 ,submission to ,congress ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 in coordination with the head or other appropriate representative of any entity relevant to any agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 shall submit to the ,committee on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate a copy of any such agreement4 #hhje4 ,briefing on implementation of ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjbd with respect to veterans in the ,freely ,associated ,states 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and not less frequently than monthly thereafter until the date that is five years after such date of enactment1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall provide to the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a briefing on the status of implementation of the provisions of the ,compact of ,free ,association ,amendments ,act of #bjbd 7title ,,ii of division ,g of ,public ,law #aah-db7 relating to veterans in the ,freely ,associated ,states in a way that is consistent with the intent of ,congress1 including-- 7#a7 engagement with the governments of the ,freely ,associated ,states2 7#b7 a projected timeline for veterans in the ,freely ,associated ,states to receive hospital care and medical services2 and 7#c7 an estimate of the cost of implementation of such provisions4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,freely ,associated ,states ,the term ,freely ,associated ,states means-- 7,a7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 7,b7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 and 7,c7 the ,republic of ,palau4 7#b7 ,hospital care2 medical services ,the terms hospital care and medical services have the meanings given those terms in section #agja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 #hhjf4 ,disinterment of remains of ,fernando ,v4 ,cota from ,fort ,sam ,houston ,national ,cemetery1 ,texas 7a7 ,disinterment ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall disinter the remains of ,fernando ,v4 ,cota from ,fort ,sam ,houston ,national ,cemetery1 ,texas4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs may not carry out subsection 7a7 until after notifying the next of kin of ,fernando ,v4 ,cota4 7c7 ,disposition ,after carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs shall-- 7#a7 relinquish the remains to the next of kin described in subsection 7b72 or 7#b7 if no such next of kin responds to the notification under subsection 7b71 arrange for disposition of the remains as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 ,clerk4